Escaping the Mystery Hotel - Chapter 225
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Episode 225 – No. 202, Room of the Curse – ‘The Little Mermaid’ (3)
[User: Han Ga-in (Jihye)
Date: Day 100
Current location: Tier 2, Room 202 – Curse Room ‘The Little Mermaid’
Sage Advice: 2]
– Han Ga-in
It may be surprising, but this Sea God Island is a truly absurd place.
When I first heard that it was an island off the coast of Busan, I thought it was about the size of Ulleungdo. The moment we saw the map, everyone’s mouths dropped open, including mine. The size of Haesin Island is ridiculously larger than Jeju Island!
It must have been common sense to the people on this stage, so they looked at us and asked why we were making such a fuss, but for us, it was a shock in and of itself. Are you saying that there is a huge island off the coast of Busan that is bigger than Jeju Island? Naturally, this island is not a natural landform. According to the history of this stage, it is said to be an island created by the god of the ocean at the end of the Goryeo Dynasty almost 800 years ago.
At this point we have decided not to compare the world of this stage with the history we know. It only speaks of Korea, but in reality, it is a place like another world.
In the evening, the fisherman who guided us returned and informed us that a meeting with the saint had been scheduled. We set out after briefly organizing what logic we would use and what we would consider. Just before departure, Song Yi said in embarrassment.
“Pero is gone!”
“What are you talking about? “Isn’t Pero usually the type of person who moves around freely?”
Pero is basically a bird. Since it is the most free-spirited creature among us, instead of quietly spending time on Songi’s shoulder, it would fly around here and there, and we did not bother to stop it. Anyway, when I need it, I join in like a ghost.
“Normally they don’t fly that far. At most, I can smell the sky air. But about 20 minutes ago, it really went ‘far’.”
Everyone searched around for a while, but the missing parrot did not return. In the end, I moved to interview the saint, believing that she would come to me when I needed her.
*
When we arrived at the saint’s residence, we were speechless for a moment.
“…”
“…”
“It doesn’t feel the way I thought it would.”
“They asked what kind of saint and fishman they were, so I thought they were in a very occult and mystical space.”
The saint was normally housed in a modern government office in the center of the island. There was even a plaque above her saint’s room that read:
[Haesin Special Self-Governing Province Governor Serenade]
“You’re the governor.”
“You’re the governor.”
The moment I opened the door and entered, guided by the secretary, I held my breath without realizing it!
It has a mysterious appearance.
To be honest, most of the fishmen I saw while walking around the island looked pretty ugly from a human perspective. Because of this, I thought that the saint was also a walking carp, but that was not the case at all. The scales that protruded here and there on her body, including on her neck, behind her ears, and on her wrists, and the unique shape of her ears proved that she was not human, but Serenade was clearly a very beautiful creature.
“Welcome to the management from the mainland.”
“hello? “I meet the Saint of the Deep Sea.”
“Please just call me governor. That is my public title.”
“great. Since we’re both busy, shall we get straight to the point?”
“great. Because we both know each other. “Let’s talk first.”
My sister slowly unfolded the materials she had brought with her, one by one, and conveyed the claims of the Qingcheng Group and the Management Bureau. The argument of those who hold the saint responsible is summarized as follows.
First, according to the autopsy on the body of victim Lee Soo-ho, the means of murder was clearly a supernatural curse or magic. Additionally, Lee Soo-ho visited and left Sea God Island shortly before his death.
Second, it was not possible to find out exactly what supernatural force was responsible for killing Lee Soo-ho. However, it is certain that it is a very powerful and evil means. That very ‘power’ extremely limits the scope of the murderer. There are less than seven beings in Korea who can use this level of means, and among them, the only one who has a motive to murder Lee Su-ho is you, the saint of the deep sea.
Serenade, who listened to our story in silence, drank a cup of tea and then began to refute.
“It may seem like a grand story, but in the end, Su-ho died due to a powerful spell, and out of all the beings who can use such powerful magic, I am the only one who has a motive to kill Su-ho. Isn’t this what it says? “I think the premise of the argument is wrong.”
“The premise is wrong?”
“The story that there are fewer than seven beings capable of using evil magic is wrong. “When I looked at the list, I saw that they included all the famous names, such as the leader of the True Love Church, the Seventh Coming of Jesus, and the Black Shepherd of Mt. Jiri, but left out the most famous and powerful group.”
The most famous and powerful group?
“It’s your administration. Aren’t you the ones that all the beings on this list are paying attention to? “The management bureau must be infested with strange beings who can kill Lee Soo-ho with a single finger.”
“Do you think that’s a rebuttal? Why on earth do we have Mr. Lee Su-ho -”
“Then is there a reason for me to kill Lee Soo-ho? Did I get any benefit from killing him? Because that person died, you guys came in and caused an uproar. Please don’t say things like ‘out of anger’. “I’m sure you don’t think I’m that kind of idiot.”
The grandfather who was listening laughed.
“Aren’t you the kind of person who goes out of his way to get into trouble out of anger?”
Serenade’s sharp eyes turned to her grandfather.
“I heard you set a trap to catch and kill us early on?”
“What on earth-”
“Please understand that words are spoken harshly. “I’m not the type of person to speak kindly to the people who put a knife to my throat.”
“What on earth do you mean? “What kind of trap?”
This time, Ari came forward and told us about the evil spell we had experienced earlier, the spell called ‘Lu Da Ba H Ri’. Serenade’s expression suddenly hardened.
“Please wait a moment.”
She called her secretary and canceled all remaining plans for the day, then sent several employees to check on Resolution Road.
Our expressions hardened as we watched the situation. This is because Serenade acted as if she had no idea about the attack on us and sent her staff to Haeso-ro as if it were natural.
A little while ago, Ari didn’t say a single word about the location where we were attacked being ‘Hahae-dong Road’.
Kim Muk-seong: Don’t be fooled. You are lying.
Eunsol Lee: It’s a modified work.
Just when the suspicion about Serenade was growing in everyone’s minds, the secretary returned. After receiving the report, Serenade apologized to us and expressed his intention to compensate us for the attack. Of course, he also did not give up his opinion that he had nothing to do with the murder case. The first meeting with the Saint of the Deep Sea ended with each other’s arguments maintaining parallel lines.
Let’s summarize.
In the end, the core of our argument is that there are very few beings in Korea who can wield the evil power that killed Lee Soo-ho, and of those beings, the only one who has a motive to kill is Serenade. Actually, this claim alone is not enough. Because I feel that this claim is nothing more than a claim based on simple circumstances. Serenade also refuted, asking if she had any reason to kill Lee Su-ho.
However, when we revealed the attacks we had experienced upon entering the island, and added Serenade’s taunts when we revealed the facts, a flame of suspicion ignited in everyone’s hearts.
Saint of the deep sea, what on earth is that woman hiding?
As my worries deepened, I was informed that the next scenario had appeared in ‘Understanding Scenarios’.
/Scenario: Curse Room – ‘The Little Mermaid’
The hotel group finished the interview with Serenade. Unfortunately, the secret hidden by the Saint of the Deep Sea and the truth about Lee Soo-ho’s death were hidden in more mysteries instead of being revealed. We need more information to shake her saintliness. Coincidentally, the hotel group comes across disturbing rumors about the saintly woman floating around the island… ./
“Disturbing rumors?”
“Did something pop up in the scenario?”
“You want to find rumors about a saint? “It looks like the next story will come out only after finding out about that rumor.”
Our next goal has been decided.
*
– Park Seung-yeop
I decided to go up to Seoul to escape and bought a ticket for an express bus heading to Seoul. I got the fastest ticket, but had to wait almost 2 hours. If it’s long, it’s long. If it’s short, it’s a short time. How should I spend it?
Coincidentally, a suitable place to spend time was on the third floor of the terminal.
‘Welcome to Summoner’s Rift!’
Let’s just play two rounds! If I win two games in a row and feel the energy of victory, I think great luck will come to me. Probably so!
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“ah! Shii haircut~!!!”
Run! Going crazy! You’re late, right? Wow, is it true that you missed the bus while playing a fucking game? It’s really annoying! I was thinking of quitting after just two wins in a row, but why do I have assholes on my team again!
It’s definitely not my fault. It’s definitely true. I was planning on quitting after just two games, to be exact, two crappy wins in a row, but the problem was my teammates who blocked my victory.
I ran and ran like crazy. It was 5 minutes past the departure time of the express bus to Seoul that I had to take!
Driver, can you wait for about 5 minutes? That’s not a big deal, right?
Absorbed, I sat down by the window on the second floor overlooking the bus stop. The sight of an express bus that had already departed leaving the terminal came into view.
… I guess I’m really crazy. Something is really strange today. No matter how much you like lol, is this right? You took on an important role in escaping from the cursed room, but got caught up in the game and lost the plan? Doesn’t this really mean I should bite my tongue and commit suicide?
At that moment, when my mind was racing to the brink of suicide, struggling with the tremendous guilt and sense of self-destruction that quickly came upon me, a strange thing happened.
— Quaaaa!
The waves crash down. The earth split and the rising sea waves threw away the bus that had just left. In an instant, a tsunami suddenly rose from the land and began to destroy the terminal!
“Aaaah!”
— Rumbling! bang! Cheolpuk~!
The waves pouring in from all directions were as fierce as the hand gestures of an angry giant, burying all the people and objects around them in muddy water. Even the screams of the citizens disappeared amid the tremendous roar.
I ran and ran again. She just ran without thinking about anything. As soon as I ran to the right, a billboard fell behind me! What should I do when a tsunami approaches? She has to go up first!
I frantically went up to the 3rd and 4th floors of the terminal. The door from the 4th floor to the rooftop was also open, as if it had already been opened by employees or other people. I ran to the rooftop frantically along with many other people.
It was only after looking around on the rooftop in a dazed state that everyone on the rooftop realized.
Busan is hell. The moment of destruction has arrived, and there is no hope left in this city.
— Gooooooo!
It was like a scene from a movie, as the giant midge rose up from the ground and approached to devour the people gathered on the rooftop in one bite. As I was mesmerized by the spectacular sight, a notification appeared.
[Celestial Luck activated! From now on, the energy of the universe will come to you.]
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