Escaping the Mystery Hotel - Chapter 254
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Episode 254 – Time to choose (2) Fin
– Eunsol Lee
After thinking about the ‘dark uses of heritage’ suggested by Sanghyun, everyone began to tell their own stories. The first person to voice his opinion was his grandfather.
“As expected, the flute looks good. “It has the effect of near-perfect mental recovery, and more than anything, if you take it outside, this item is truly an invaluable treasure.”
The Management Bureau is an organization that has been fighting the demons and monsters hidden behind the world for a long time. How many victims were there who were swept away by the demons’ madness during the struggle? The flute is an object that can bring salvation to these victims.
On the other hand, Rudach, who can control people by transforming them into fishmen, seemed likely to have a negative impact on reality in many ways.
Songi still seemed to have lingering feelings toward Rudach.
“I don’t know if the possibility of Rudach being misused is such a serious problem. Wouldn’t Ga-in or Elena be able to prevent the control with their own abilities? “As I said before, there is a way for us not to get a transplant.”
“It’s Song. I don’t know if it’s better to trust each other and not abuse the transplant after receiving it, but do you avoid the transplant itself because you are afraid of abuse? This is just the idea of not making soybean paste out of fear of maggots. From the looks of it, Queen Rudach has two main abilities, right? Strengthen our bodies and control NPCs. “If you’re going to give up the first one, it’s better to just give up this legacy and choose the flute.”
While this kind of conversation went back and forth between the two, I also came across an important point.
“Due to the nature of hotels, risks need to be distributed to everyone. Isn’t it common for unexpected accidents to occur in all sorts of strange places? It’s a place full of questionable questions. “There can be many dangers, such as someone suddenly dying or being suddenly taken over by a devil.”
Elena next to me also agreed.
“Seals are a good example. “I almost harmed you when the seal was first released.”
“In that sense, Rudach is quite dangerous. The problem is not that the owner of Queen Rudach necessarily has a bad mind, but there could be cases where the owner is manipulated by an external force and tries to harm us, right? “If this happens, we could all suffer a huge blow.”
Elena continued.
“But if we don’t allow others to have Rudach transplanted because we are afraid of such side effects, we are diminishing the potential of our own inheritance. “I think I should pick a flute too.”
In the end, when everyone’s opinions were narrowed down to the flute, Songi also backed down, saying she understood. At that time, Sanghyeon expressed an unexpected opinion.
“I also vote for the flute. “I would like to add one more reason.”
Because of the conversation earlier, as soon as Mr. Sanghyun opened his mouth, everyone showed a listening attitude.
“I think you will resurrect Miro someday. Maybe if I get the next ticket. Isn’t it?”
“…”
The surroundings became quiet for a moment. Honestly, I think so too.
Whether or not the maze is absolutely necessary is in some ways a secondary issue. What if the ticket wasn’t there like it is now, but the ticket was finally created and there was a way to overcome Miro’s mental problems, so why not revive Miro?
This is probably a story about fighting Ari, who has returned to the hotel to revive the maze. There is a very high possibility that not only Ari but also her grandfather will turn away.
Also, after praying at the Hanbing Hell the other day, Ga-in seemed to secretly agree with Miro’s resurrection. It has often been said that young Miro doesn’t seem to have any major problems with his personality, and that he was very smart from an early age.
“I have no intention of stopping it. If that’s everyone’s will, I’m willing to follow suit. but… . There’s no denying that he’s a bit insecure. “Don’t you think this flute can also check his power?”
For some reason, the more I listen to it, the more this flute sounds like a tool to be used in disputes between us rather than a tool for progressing through the Room of the Curse, which makes me uncomfortable.
However, as Sang-hyeon said, if the power of the flute is used, it can also block the ‘powerful words’ that Miro uses. Seungyeop, who was listening, thought of a different direction.
“The biggest problem with the maze is that it’s a little crazy, right? “Can’t that be restored with a flute?”
I don’t think that’s the case.
“You’ll have to try it, but I’m against resurrecting the maze with just a flute. It seems that the madness of the maze is related to the strange place called the ‘Room of Mirrors’. Surely, the answer is also in that room.”
It has been decided which legacy to choose. Songi, who seemed to be the only one who wanted Rudach, also changed her opinion.
Now, the question of ‘who’ will get it remains.
Is it because Sang-hyeon showed a retreat? The two quickly backed away.
“I think I’d better focus on practicing my bracelets.”
I think there is a tacit agreement among us that it is better for the next inheritance to be given to the person who did not receive the inheritance. The ‘sealing’ system is a good justification for this.
Isn’t this some sort of communist mentality? It’s funny that the daughter of a chaebol family thinks like this.
Of course, thanks to that, I feel like the order is coming back to me, so let’s stay quiet.
“It doesn’t seem very suitable for my blessing.”
Seungyeop’s words were fully expected.
Due to the nature of ‘luck’, Seungyeop tends to act a little unruly and is often the one in charge of escapes. On the other hand, the flute is strictly a team play heritage and is not suitable for independent action.
Also, the biggest weakness of ‘Lucky’ is that the user, Seung-yeop, is a young boy and is weak in many ways, and the flute cannot solve that problem. Because it is not something that makes an individual stronger.
…
My grandfather and I looked at each other with a subtle look. Everyone else also took a step back. It seems like they don’t think it’s something worth interfering with.
“Hmm. I guess my blessing is communication, right? “It’s a blessing for support from behind, so it goes quite well with the flute.”
“Wealth and fame are similar. I tend to procure things you need behind the scenes or use various tools. Also, aren’t I a role in my own way among us? “As expected, it does not take on the brunt of danger, so it fits well with the support-type heritage.”
“… As you know, while strengthening communication, you can now upload ‘videos or sounds’ to the chat window. Don’t you think this would go well with the flute? For example, you can restore everyone’s sanity remotely by just uploading the sound of the flute into the chat window!”
“Aye~! That’s a bit far-fetched. Could the supernatural healing power of the flute be replicated simply by imitating its sound? If that were the case, there would be no need for the Bureau of 202 to create a ‘living flute’ to replicate the flute. All you have to do is record the sound of the flute and play it.”
“You won’t know until you try!”
“I can understand the obvious. Doesn’t the flute really go well with my ‘transparent badge’? “Can’t you picture him hiding away without anyone knowing and taking care of everyone’s mental health with the flute?”
“Am I not an agent of the Management Bureau? Do you know how many victims of mania there are in the Bureau? “If I take that back with me, think how much help it will be for those victims.”
“Seniors. It seems like a problem that I can solve by going out and going to the management office. It would be difficult for us to live independently of the management bureau anyway, right? By the way, I don’t know if you know, but my family has a lot of money. “I think the money will be of great help in researching the flute.”
“hey! “Is that your house’s money or your own money?”
“under! “As long as I leave this place, such trivial problems will be gone.”
“You two, have a cup of coffee…” .”
Elena brought two cups of coffee from somewhere and handed them out.
…
Huh! Is this atmosphere a bit dangerous?
There are so many sparks flying between me and my grandfather, right? Plus, there was too much unnecessary talk! What did the story about Daeyang Group come from?
Before we know it, our colleagues around us are looking at us with anxious eyes. No one said a word, perhaps because they felt it was a difficult matter to intervene in. It’s not a good trend. Sensing this, my grandfather and I stopped talking and drank coffee for a while to calm our excitement.
“Hmm. I think I said something strange a little while ago. “Even at this age, my heart still wavers when things are in front of me.”
“no.”
The atmosphere seemed to have calmed down a bit, and my grandfather suddenly started talking about something else.
“Actually, I don’t have much interest in other things from this hotel. “My purpose was simple in the first place.”
It’s my grandfather’s purpose… . I understand that my grandfather did not enter the hotel for personal reasons.
“A means to stabilize reality. “Do you remember?”
“Yeah, I think I’ve heard it before. “That was why Grandpa, Ari, and the Bureau put agents in this place, right?”
“Once you get that, you don’t need anything else. “I definitely thought so, but you showed an ugly side a little while ago.”
“…”
“Rather, considering that there is an ‘item that must be obtained’ next, it would be appropriate to back down in a situation where ownership of something other than that object must be contested. So don’t back down. Instead, please promise me one thing.”
“Can you help me later if I get something I want?”
“As expected, you are quick-witted.”
“It’s natural when you look at the flow. Also, according to what Grandpa said, something the Bureau wants is definitely something for the entire world. “I think everyone will naturally cooperate without having to make promises like this.”
Elena seemed to feel that the conversation between me and my grandfather was coming to an end, so she joined the conversation.
“So Eunsol gets the flute?”
The surroundings become quiet. No one has a different opinion. Without saying a word, I slowly approached the place where the flute was floating.
As the object in front of me came into view, my heart began to beat violently. Why are you so excited? If you think about it, I’m not even the first! Isn’t this a process that several hotel colleagues have already gone through?
If I hold on to this, now I too –
— chin!
“Ugh! Sa, Mr. Sanghyun?”
“sorry. “I suddenly remembered what I missed.”
“Missed it?”
“Now that I think about it, if Ms. Eunsol catches that flute, ownership of the inheritance will be determined and this space will collapse.”
“I guess… I guess so?”
“But didn’t we forget one thing?”
“Forget?”
“Miss Eunsol, did you see the message when the room disappeared? “It seems the hotel liked the solution scenario that Eunsol came up with.”
“I expected Ari to be the answer to my hotel tastes.”
“Thanks, according to the message, there is ‘additional compensation’.”
I realized why Sanghyun was holding my shoulder.
‘Additional compensation’ promised by the hotel in return for the happy ending created in room 202. Mr. Sanghyun raised the question of whether the reward is currently hidden in this space.
— Beep!
/Additional rewards can be confirmed at the end of the selection time./
“…No.”
“No. Hotels often hide things, so I was just in case.”
I took another step forward and grabbed the flute without hesitation. This time no one interfered.
I feel countless strings of strings and ‘how to use the flute’ pouring into my head. At the same time, I felt something unidentifiable being grabbed by my right hand.
*
[User: Han Ga-in (Jihye)
Date: Day 108
Current location: Tier 2, hallway
Sage Advice: 3]
– Han Ga-in
“Ugh!”
I barely came to my senses while holding on to my wobbly legs. Did you solve it? Surely we don’t have to do it again?
no!
When I turned around and saw the expressions on my colleagues’ faces, I realized immediately. It’s not that I’ve been out of the Room of the Curse once or twice, but now I can feel it just by looking at people’s faces. When I saw Eunsol holding an old, long stick in her hand, I immediately knew who had received what inheritance.
“sister! congratulation!”
At that moment when everyone was smiling brightly and approaching my sister, my sister was looking at her hands with embarrassed eyes.
“sister?”
“… this.”
“yes?”
“This was an additional reward.”
Perhaps because she was embarrassed, something fluttering fell out of my sister’s hand. When I reflexively reached out and caught the falling paper, there was a ‘ticket split in half’ in my hand.
“… A ticket cut in half? “If you collect two, you can get a complete ticket?”
This is the last session registered.