NOVEL NEXT Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 25
S-Class healer Yoojun.
He is the owner of an S-Class skill called ‘Healing Hand’, and there was a story that even a hunter who was placed in a critical moment could be revived in his hand. Not only that, but among his signature Odd Eyes, ‘Odin’s Eye’ was always activated in his yellow eyes, so he could correct most abnormal conditions. In a word, his body was no different from walking medical equipment. So people praised him by calling him the Hwata of the new era, but Yoojun was the opposite of the Healer’s image, which seemed gentle and friendly. It is standard to curse with the finger whenever the camera is in sight, and rumors that he was at enmity with the raid members came up several times in the community and became a hot topic. That’s how he succeeded in creating a million antis by attracting all kinds of clickbait with his unique power to get attention. However, after leaving the original small and medium guild and transferring to the Baekho Guild, it has not caused serious problems, whether thanks to the management or monitoring of the Baekho Guild. Even though he’s still getting cursed at. Anyway, since it was clear that the best healer in Korea was Yoojun, Han Minhyuk showed Han Woohyun to Yoojun, who had a rough attitude. Even though he was standing right next to him and ready to break his neck right away if he did anything for no reason. “You really don’t have any injuries, huh? Is this where you were hurt in the past?” Yoojun rudely scanned Han Woohyun’s body, pointed at his side, and asked. Han Woohyun’s side had marks that looked like they were caused by poison. It was only a few days ago that he could even call it the old days, but now that he has recovered, Han Woohyun’s wounds do not appear to be measured even with Yoojun’s eyes. Han Woohyun stood up, feeling fortunate. “I guess you wanted me to get hurt, but it must be a pity.” He hurriedly grabbed his jacket and put it on. Yoojun shrugged his shoulders and said. “Now that you’re from a rival guild, it would be nice to leave at least one leg, right?” “…Jun.” Shim Jiyoon narrowed her eyebrows at Yoojun’s words. She formally apologized to Han Woohyun and Han Minhyuk. “I apologize. Jun’s joke was too much. And we’re not here to spy on a rival guild. The guild leader doesn’t know that I came here with Jun, and I really came here to see if there were any injuries.” Han Minhyuk did not think that Shim Jiyoon’s apology or concern was sincere. But he used to find it a little strange that Yoojun responded to Shim Jiyoon’s personal request. Was Yoojun, who was said to be a fool, surprisingly loyal to the Baekho Guild? It was the first time Han Minhyuk to see Yoojun for so long in the Baekho Guild. “While I’m here, I’d like to chat with my former superior, Hunter Han Woohyun, even for a moment. Would you mind, Hanwoon Guild Leader? Jun, would you like to go out too?” However, there was no time to find out more about Yoojun. It was because Shim Jiyoon made an unexpected request. Han Minhyuk thought for a moment and nodded. It was because he remembered what Kim Junsu said. In the Baekho Guild, the family’s youngest daughter is said to be the most normal. ‘I’ll believe it.’ Like that, Han Minhyuk and Yoojun left the hospital room. * * * “…It’s been a while, team leader.” “Yeah.” Han Woohyun, who was left alone with only the two of them, somehow had an uncomfortable expression on his face. Shim Jiyoon definitely felt that. Is he the same person who used to work for the guild he used to be in? No. Han Woohyun was a person who lacked even social skills to the point of being uncomfortable with such things. Some people thought it was because Han Woohyun was the strongest in Korea and had no one to look at, but Shim Jiyoon saw Han Woohyun as not ignoring others. He was deliberately not paying attention to others. People who have been denied their existence and rejected by others as if breathing during their growth period often build a huge wall between themselves and others. Stop having any expectations from others. And the wall, which was initially part of self-protection, at some point isolates itself. To Shim Jiyoon, who had passed through such a period lightly, Han Woohyun was an island-like human being. A lonely island surrounded by the deep seabed. But the island is now conscious of something. He is wary of Shim Jiyoon, as if he is hiding something valuable on the island. Why? Did he see something in the Hidden Dungeon that he can’t tell anyone? For example… like a hotel? “I was worried. I heard that you disappeared from the Hidden Dungeon.” “Did the media leak that much?” “It was almost like that… You should be more careful about embargoes from now on.” The fact that it almost happened meant that even if Shim Jiyoon couldn’t stop the story of Han Woohyun’s disappearance, the reporters stopped talking about the hidden dungeon. Han Woohyun also asked with a firm face as if he noticed the subtle difference in nuance. “Why are you suddenly concerned about the Hanwoon Guild? As a member of the Baekho Guild to keep in check… I know you didn’t have any particular loyalty to them.” Shim Jiyoon smiled bitterly at the words that came straight to the point. That was right. Originally, she was disappointed with the Baekho Guild, but after she lost her lover, she no longer cared about them. There’s only one reason why she has remained a guild member since then. She was looking for this ring. However, when she finally found this ring, everything became meaningless, and she was about to die. “I’m sorry. I woke you up even though I knew it was rude. I’m afraid the ramen will be soggy….” She met that person. The hotel owner who told her the secret of this ring. If she could see her just one more time, she would show her how much she appreciated her no matter how many times she did. And as soon as she heard from her father that Han Woohyun had disappeared from the dungeon, Shim Jiyoon thought of the hotel. It was because she suspected the hotel might appear in front of a Hunter in crisis. So if Han Woohyun returns, it might be because of the hotel. Shim Jiyoon came down near Sobaek Mountain immediately with her intuition. And indeed, Han Woohyun is back. Even with a blank face. It could be a coincidence, but she needed confirmation. Even if she never saw her again, she at least wanted to help her. ‘Because YOLO is my dream. I am here because I need a break, and I like to make money while giving others a break… it’s not good to use it for the benefit of a specific guild.’ Shim Jiyoon remembered the hotel owner’s words very vividly. The expression, the eyes. It was never a lie. For the benefit of a specific guild, there was also a slight sign of concern on it. But if the hotel was exposed to Han Woohyun—. She thought that Han Woohyun, an S-Class combatant, might try to threaten the boss and tie her to the Hanwoon Guild. It depends on how well the team leader’s loyalty to Hanwoon. ‘To that person… it shouldn’t happen.’ With that kind of concern, Shim Jiyoon took a look at Han Woohyun. “What if I go to Hanwoon?” Han Woohyun frowned. “The reason is?” “Since Jungmin’s death, I developed a fear of dungeons. But Hanwoon…it was said that they hired a fairly competent S-Class producer. Even in dungeons, they provide soft beds, and they say they feed you warm food?” It was a very clear reference to the hotel. Han Woohyun was silent for a while at those words. Han Woohyun remembered that Shim Jiyoon had organized a team into the dungeon to retrieve the remains of her dead lover a week ago. And the fact that Shim Jiyoon had fallen behind there. Fallen behind. And a miraculous safe return. Kang Sojin, who saw the hotel, had something in common with him. Then, is the reason Shim Jiyoon also returned safely after falling behind because she ran into the hotel? Then why does she continue to dig into the existence of the hotel? To use the hotel? “Aren’t you quite old now to be swayed by rumors of such children’s jokes? If you’re trying to tell our guild leader or the Baekho guild leader about such jokes, stop. You will be laughed at.” Han Woohyun passed by Shim Jiyoon. It was as if he didn’t understand Shim Jiyoon’s words, but— Han Woohyun, he knows what she’s looking at now. ‘You went to the hotel….’ That’s why he’s deliberately keeping his mouth shut so that she doesn’t talk to Han Minhyuk or her father about the rumors. Fortunately, Han Woohyun didn’t seem to want to be found out about the hotel by anyone, including the guild leader. Shim Jiyoon would have been in a lot of trouble if Han Woohyun had been aiming for the hotel owner. ‘If he’s like Kang Sangchil. I could’ve sorted it out on my own.’ For reference, Shim Jiyoon attached a person to Kang Sangchil, who posted a message on Hunter Planet, suspended his hunter qualifications, and deleted his post. But that was only possible because Kang Sangchil was only a D-Class Hunter and caused a lot of trouble in dungeons, while Han Woohyun was an S-Class Hunter with a different story. “It’s fortunate in many ways.” Shim Jiyoon muttered to herself in the hospital room where she was left alone. Then, the door opened from behind. When Shim Jiyoon turned around, Yoojun was there. “Did you hit Han Woohyun? Han Woohyun’s expression is rotten?” Yoojun made an accusing face and sneered at the hospital room door. “Shameless brat. Pretending to be virtuous all the time. Pretend to be arrogant. Then the day comes when he gets seriously injured and kneels in front of me and Baekho.” “Jun.” “Why? Are you going to tell me not to curse at the team leader again? Why are you protecting the traitor?” “For me, Team Leader Han is no longer a traitor.” Shim Jiyoon’s words blurred Yoojun’s eyes. “What do you mean?” Shim Jiyoon took a deep breath. She recalled the hotel’s existence that had saved her from the brink of death. A night at the hotel, that brief rest, was such a great comfort to Shim Jiyoon. Just sleep soundly and eat delicious food. To think that such a simple rest could put her at ease. It was so hard for her to meet her father’s expectations and close her eyes to what the Baekho Guild was doing. She couldn’t hide her disappointment, so why couldn’t she let anything go? Be happy, Jiyoon-ah. As Jungmin said, rest was the most necessary thing for her to be happy. “I’m going to quit Baekho.” “What?” “I’m not trying to completely quit Hunter. I’m just going to take a break for a while and find a new job, Jun.” “Which job do you want to go to? There is no better place in Korea than Baekho. Don’t tell me…Hanwoon?” Shim Jiyoon recalled Han Woohyun’s face, who was very wary when she said she was going into Hanwoon. “Will they accept me even if I go…it’s just that I have a dream that’s more important to me than money or my father’s expectations now. “ “What’s that?” Shim Jiyoon hesitated for a moment. “…YOLO?” ‘Because YOLO is my dream.’ She smiled slightly as she recalled the hotel owner’s words. Then Yoojun’s face crumpled. “What? You only live once? That YOLO?” * * * The plan of wanting to serve delicious food to the members of my favorite fans was all shattered when the chef became me, not bellboy. The seafood pasta I made didn’t taste good even if I ate it, and the faces of Uncle Junsu and Aunt Misoon, who came out with excited expressions when I said breakfast, became ambiguous. “Hmm… Wouldn’t it be better to keep the guest breakfast simple?” Aunt Misoon asked cautiously. Uncle Junsu exclaimed, ‘It’s just delicious!’ but he left about half of the pasta. “Woof! Woof! Woof! (Boss, I do the cooking, so don’t worry too much!).” The retriever shouted brightly from the side. “Sorry… I’ll treat you really well next time. It’s still in the early stages of opening, so I’m not in the right mind….” “No, it’s okay. Me and that guy are happy just because you look bright.” I came out to see Uncle and Aunt off, feeling down. The two said they were going back in a car driven by secretary Myunghan. “Seeing that Minhyuk sent him like this, it seems that his desire to bring you back to Seoul has decreased too.” Uncle Junsu showed me the Kakaotalk that Uncle Minhyuk sent. Han Minhyuk Don’t disturb Junghyo, and come back quietly. I smiled softly as I recalled the conversation from last night. “So, are we going? I have to go quickly before I get scolded by Han Minhyuk.” Aunt Misoon and Uncle Junsu got into the car with the face that they were truly scared of Uncle Minhyuk. After saying goodbye to the two of them and promising to treat them well the next time, I went grocery shopping and returned to the hotel. Finally. I was left alone. I called out the status window with a little excitement. There’s something I want to do right now. That’s—. “Use the staff random draw ticket.” It’s a draw. I can’t stand a draw. Excitedly, I waited for the next word from the system. It was then. Hwiiing—. The wind blew in the hotel. It was a bleak wind. The door, which had been slightly opened for ventilation, closed with a loud sound as if to announce the arrival of a giant monster. ‘What’s with the wind inside the room?’ While panicked, the wind slowly stopped. The next moment, something soft touched my legs. “….?” I looked down at my feet. “Kyuu…?” Then, there was a little rabbit wearing a navy blue hat and round glasses, with its eyes raised toward me. “Kkyuu! (The hotel’s hygiene is terrible, boss! Leave the cleaning to me from now on!).” Hello! You can also buy the advanced chapter in Ko-fi now, just click the ko-fi button and look for the title of the novel in shop. Thank you for your support!
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