Escaping the Mystery Hotel - Chapter 276
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Episode 276 – End of meeting, select next room
[User: Han Ga-in (Jihye)
Date: Day 131
Current location: Tier 1, hallway
Sage advice: 1]
– Han Ga-in
I asked Eunsol about her thoughts on the next room.
“It’s my idea… . This is what I think. Even if you change, there is no way there will be a comfortable path. However, there is no need to insist on staying in a room where you already know that a lot of pain awaits you. To be honest, I think it’s okay to change it, and it’s okay to not change it. “It’s a matter of order anyway, and we’ll go into all the rooms eventually.”
There’s a good chance we’ll end up in every room anyway. In that context, changing rooms isn’t that big of a deal. It’s just a matter of order.
The story about the last topic didn’t get very long. This does not mean that everyone’s opinions easily agreed. It is closer to the side where the person with the loudest voice won. It was a relationship between the minority who said they really disliked No. 203 and the majority who thought it was dangerous to change it, but while the minority’s opinion was strong, the majority was closer to the side that it was okay to do this or that.
The same goes for me, for example. Even if I changed to room 204, I wondered if something easy and convenient would wait, but that didn’t mean I necessarily thought I had to go to room 203.
As I felt the meeting was coming to an end, I used the last piece of advice of the day.
[Advice: 1 -> 0]
‘What do you think about the choice to change rooms?’
To be honest, I didn’t expect a proper answer while asking the question. Because sponsors cannot provide information about other rooms in advance.
[There is no right answer to progress.]
As expected, I got an answer that didn’t mean much but was comforting in its own way. Changing rooms. It is neither a wrong choice nor a right choice; it is literally a matter of choice.
At least let us be satisfied that the answer is not wrong. Tomorrow, we decided to go into room 204.
*
“Then open it?”
In front of the door of room 204, Jincheol looked back at us while holding on to the door handle.
“open it. “You already decided yesterday.”
click!
The door opens. My consciousness became blurred.
*
[User: Han Ga-in (Jihye)
Date: Day 132
Current Location: Tier 2, Room 204 – Mission Room, ‘Hotel Cinema’
Sage Advice: 3]
Movie posters everywhere, the sound of popcorn popping and the scent of caramel. Everyone looked dazed in the familiar yet hectic atmosphere.
“Are we now in the cursed room? Gain oppa! “Is the scenario up?”
We woke up in the same clothes as when we came in, with no changes at all. It’s definitely different from when you enter the cursed room. Because it’s not a room of curses.
“They said there was one room that wasn’t the cursed room, and that was room 204. “It’s a mission room, and it says ‘Hotel Cinema.’”
“Hotel cinema? ah! So here’s some popcorn.”
I saw a huge machine popping popcorn in real time. Anyone who sees it says, ‘Popcorn comes out when you press it!’ There was also a feel button. Jincheol was amazed and pressed the button, and sweet-smelling caramel popcorn popped out.
“It’s a real movie theater. “I didn’t know it would be like this.”
“haha! How is everyone? “If you got your popcorn, get a drink from the machine next to it!”
Suddenly a cheerful voice was heard and everyone turned their heads. An entity presumed to be the hotel’s NPC appeared in the back. My sister asked as if she was having fun.
“Are you the guide to this room?”
“You are correct! Dear hotel party members, I was deeply moved by the conversation we had last night. How much did you suffer in the harsh and painful cursed room? Do not worry! There is no such pain in room 204. “It’s a place full of only joy.”
“… You overheard our conversation. “It’s funny to even think about it again.”
“Especially Seung-yeop’s earnest wailing! ‘Do you know what it feels like to be an electric grilled chicken hanging from a pole?’ “At this point, I wanted to cry too!”
“Well, you didn’t say that much?”
At least they didn’t say it was electric grilled whole chicken.
“under! Aren’t ignorant primitive people so cruel? No, if you’re going to turn a person into a whole chicken, you should at least skewer them and spin them around!”
“Well, what does that mean to me? “I think it will hurt more.”
“Seungyeop, don’t answer because I’m just teasing you. Yes, guide. “Tell me what this room is for.”
“Miss Ari. of course!”
The guide with a big smile waved his hand once, and the scenery in all directions changed to the inside of the movie theater. At the same time, we each held a small notice in our hands.
“You can read it, but I will explain briefly. This is a hotel cinema! It is a movie theater that reflects the hotel’s latest technology. “Hang in there!”
“… What is it?”
“Do you know what technology goes into modern movie theaters?”
“Maybe IMAX or 3D?”
“As expected of a young person, you know the basics, right? It would be good for older participants to know this as well.”
“What are you doing? Hey man! “I’ve heard of IMAX too!”
“This is what I said to former contestant Ari Kim.”
“Cough!”
“IMAX, 3D! great. Excellent picture quality, vivid stereoscopic images. These can all be considered triumphs of human technology. However, Hotel Pioneer, which prides itself on being the best in the world in every way, is not satisfied with that!”
“Now just tell me…” . “Why are you putting in so much effort?”
“No other than an audience participation movie! This is the essence of hotel cinema!”
The guide standing in front of the huge display took a quick spin as if to make a touching comment. But none of us showed any particular reaction.
“Hmm. It seems like you don’t understand what an audience participation movie means. It’s simple. There are a total of 3 movies available in the hotel cinema. The quality of the movie is so good that the hotel is proud of it… . “In terms of ‘scenario,’ these are movies that have a somewhat unsettling aspect to them.”
The scenario is disturbing. Slowly, I had an ominous feeling.
“You will assume the roles of characters from the movie, one at a time. What’s the best way to enjoy a movie? 3D? IMAX? Fuck it! The best way is to go directly into the movie! “Is there a more lively movie experience than this?”
Afterwards, the guide explained for a long time. The guide seemed to have no intention of confusing us with the rules, so he answered our questions and the instructions given to everyone in the first place were well explained down to every detail.
Room 204, Mission Room – Hotel Cinema’s process is simple.
1. Check the movies prepared by the hotel. There are three movies in total, and they take place in order.
2. One of us goes inside the movie. You can only take one of the blessings and inheritance.
3. If you come up with a good ending when the ending credits roll, you’ll succeed!
4. In case of failure, the opportunity for the person who entered is lost and there is no second chance. However, other people can re-enter the movie.
5. Since there are 9 people in the hotel party, there are a total of 9 opportunities. Final success is achieved by making all three movie endings okay before all nine opportunities are lost. In this case, appropriate compensation is given.
Eunsol, who was listening intently, looked a little tired.
“this… . Doesn’t it feel like room 203 again? “It’s an individual play again!”
“What are you talking about? It’s completely different. This is the mission room. You haven’t forgotten what that means, have you? “If you don’t enjoy it, you can just kick it!”
The biggest difference between the mission room and the curse room. The mission room can be stopped midway. but.
“I already tried it on the first floor. After all, those who fail cannot leave until all missions are solved.”
“That alone is completely different from the Chamber of Curse. If you fail in the Cursed Room, everyone dies, but in the Hotel Cinema, only one person who fails is trapped. Also, you don’t have to pass ‘all movies’. For example, if Eunsol failed because he couldn’t get a good ending in his first movie, he would be trapped, right? “You don’t have to go through all three movies to save Ms. Eunsol.”
“I just have to get through the movie I’m stuck in?”
“That’s right. I think you now understand the rules. “Let’s find out what movie is waiting for us?”
I quickly raised my hand.
“for a moment! You didn’t explain the most important thing! What is the standard for a ‘good ending’?”
“That’s exactly what I’m going to explain to you now.”
The display of the movie theater was so huge that it could not be seen at a glance, and three movies came into view before everyone’s eyes.
1. Taming the Prince
2. Guardian of the Wall
3. Scary Stories
It’s a title that seems familiar. This was especially true for number 1.
“Is Number 1 a romantic movie? “What is number 2?”
“You can think of it as a war movie. Guys, what do you think when you see the titles of these movies? Looking at the title ‘Taming the Prince’, you can guess the appropriate ending, right? I have to make the crown prince fall in love with me, right? Of course, survival is essential. “Participants must survive until the movie’s ending credits roll.”
“… What happens if I enter number 1? The title changes from Prince to Princess -”
“ha ha ha! Gain, you can go in, but are you confident that you can charm the crown prince? “Overcoming sexual identity is not an easy task.”
It seems that number 1 must be entered by a woman. At least I didn’t have the confidence to tame the prince. Anyway, the conditions for a ‘good ending’ were simple. Literally, considering the title and genre, you have to come up with a ‘proper ending’ and survive until the end credits roll.
Even if I didn’t know anything else, I had an idea when I heard the word ‘survival’. Ari sighed.
“Number 3 will be the most difficult. ‘Scary Stories’ Just by looking at this, you can tell it’s a horror movie.”
Eunsol’s sister couldn’t close her mouth when she saw the title of the movie.
“no no! I thought it was absurd from the first time? Taming the crown prince? What kind of childish setting is this! Who has the confidence to tame a guy like that? First of all, please take me out. “I’d rather go to a horror movie.”
Honestly, for movie number 1, the right person came to mind as soon as I saw the title. Everyone’s eyes naturally moved towards Elena. Aspiring actor, owner of gorgeous beauty. Isn’t he the most appropriate person to appear in a romantic movie? Elena looked at her guide with an awkward expression.
“If you say you will start, will it start right away?”
“Before that, you need to choose ‘what skills’ you want to bring. “Did I tell you that you can only take one blessing and one inheritance?”
“I’ll take it as a blessing. Most of the characters will likely be human, and abilities such as lie detection will be useful.”
“great. Shall we begin now?”
When the usher lightly waved his hand, the entire movie theater display became opaque. Elena walked towards the display with an expression that made her laugh.
Just before passing, Elena turned to us and said.
“I’ll go first~!”
— Sloshing~!
As soon as the display vibrated, a colorful video began to fill the space.
“Ooh, are we going to have to watch movies featuring Elena from now on?”
“sure. Isn’t this place a movie theater? It would be a good idea for everyone to pay attention and focus. “If Miss Elena fails, you need to understand ‘why she failed’ so the next person can solve it!”
The first film, ‘The Taming of the Prince’, began with ominous words.
*
– Elena
Blurry consciousness gradually returns. Where are we? therefore –
“miss! miss!”
Someone shook me roughly. An older woman dressed as a maid came into view.
“You need to wake up quickly! You haven’t forgotten that today is the day of the party at the Duke of Verlaine, right? A party is a war. “Even if I spend half a day decorating from now on, I don’t have enough time!”
So, now I just have to go to a party held by the Duke of Verlaine or something and seduce that damn ‘crown prince’?
“Haaa.”
“miss?”
“They really make me do all sorts of things! “I’m scared to think about what might happen next.”
“yes?”
I decided to stop thinking and go with the flow. All you have to do is give the crown prince a smile. If you don’t like me even if I say nice things, should I slap you in the face? When a situation seems ambiguous, a slap in the face solves the problem.
*
“If you don’t like me even if I say nice things, should I slap you in the face?”
Everyone fell silent as they listened to the narration along with Elena’s voice. Her grandfather opened his mouth cautiously.
“Are you already anxious?”
“Eh, Sister Elena! “You’re not going to beat up the crown prince all of a sudden, are you?”
“No, rather, does Elena know that her thoughts are being narrated?”
I thought that everyone in this room was going to have a lot of very ’embarrassing’ experiences… .