Escaping the Mystery Hotel - Chapter 531
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EP.531 Episode 531 – Room 207, The Gate Room – The Fourth Trial ‘The Fallen King’ (17)
Episode 531 – Room 207, The Gate Room – The Fourth Trial ‘The Fallen King’ (17)
– Han Ga-in
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my extraordinary ordeal at the hotel, it’s that plans are meant to be ruined.
For example, my comrades who joined the ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ after retrieving the hourglass are on the plane with me.
The story goes that the plan for Sofia and I to fly to Spain, just like when we went to Texas, while the others joined us in the kingdom of dreams, went awry.
Because the frail Sophia had a hard time enduring it.
However, it was too much of a waste to give up on Sophia, as the great wizard had already defeated Fortuna with the help of the mirror fragments.
It’s not a huge loss in time.
Since I have to limit the speed even if I fly while holding Sophia, it’s not much different from an airplane.
*
A brief meeting was held on the flight to Spain.
Since Sophia was half-passed out, the conversation naturally turned to her.
“I’m talking about the Dharma King. Can you fight properly like that?”
“They said that my body is the problem, but my magical power is sufficient. If I burn my remaining life without sparing anything, I can fight well.”
“…burning life?”
Ari answered calmly to the flustered grandfather.
“Anyway, 207 is in its final stages. What’s the point of Sophia’s remaining lifespan after it ends?”
It’s a harsh but not wrong statement.
Naturally, I brought up the conversation I had with Sophia a few hours ago.
“Sophia asked me a favor earlier.”
“What did you say?”
“…send me to heaven.”
Of course, Ari, Grandpa, and even Miro looked at me with slightly bewildered expressions.
After a while, the grandfather regained his composure and asked again.
“Are you asking me to accept you as a colleague?”
“Similar.”
“But Cain, what is the meaning of the soul?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Even if Seungyeop is alive somewhere, Yumi is still in his soul – ah, she’s not there anymore.”
The conversation was already gloomy, but when Grandpa started talking about Yumi, the mood quickly became gloomy.
Was that why?
Miro stroked Sophia, who was in a deep sleep that she didn’t even notice as he carried her away, tears streaming down her face.
“Sophia… Arya! Is there any way to save Sophia?”
Ari was a little flustered when suddenly asked a question, and then started talking about something she hadn’t heard in a long time.
“Um, if it’s an NPC’s salvation, there are two ways. You can use a resurrection ticket or -”
“Is that possible for NPCs as well as failed participants?”
“I don’t know. The second is to pray to Buddha.”
I pray to Buddha.
It’s a story I heard from Sang-Hyeon, who was an NPC at the time, so long ago that my memory is vague.
Surprisingly, we still don’t know what that means.
In the first place, I have never properly met the being called ‘Buddha’.
“Is the Buddha on the third floor?”
Since I didn’t come out until the second floor was almost finished, the only place left is the third floor.
Ari also nodded.
“maybe.”
“Don’t you know? I heard that a few of the people who escaped from the hotel are in the management office.”
“…”
Let’s think about our specs at this point.
Most hotel participants will die at the entrance on the first floor, but those who endure the ordeal will gain the status to the point of being called demigods.
It seems unlikely that such a being would be a lowly figure in the administration.
Surely it’s a high-ranking position?
Is there a hotel escapee among the Silent ones that Ari spoke of before?
Ari coughed in vain, perhaps feeling a bit awkward when the topic of the management came up.
“Ahem! It seems like the topic has strayed from the ordeal. Kids, have you ever thought about what Aidia’s purpose is?”
Grandfather answered immediately.
“Isn’t this the salvation of the world?”
It’s the correct answer, but it’s not the answer Ari wants.
“That’s too ultimate. Let me change the question. What is Aidia’s plan to save the world?”
As the surroundings became quiet, Ari continued speaking.
“To answer this, we need to understand what’s wrong with the world and what troubles Aidia is facing.”
Looking at the old man with a bitter smile, it seems like the people in the management office already know.
At some point, I also vaguely realized it.
“Now you see, the entities called ‘Chaos Bodies’ are in fact vastly different entities. Think about what kind of connection there might be between aliens from outside our solar system and ghosts born on Earth.”
Chaos entity does not refer to a specific group, but is a general concept that encompasses ‘non-human things that wield supernatural powers.’
To humans, they are all ‘monsters’, but to Yetis, humans may be friendlier than aliens.
“However, there is a characteristic that is shared by at least 90% of the Chaos Beings. They are generally harmful to humans and do not show much interest in humans.”
There is no need to misinterpret Ari’s words to mean that the chaos of the entire universe is interested in humans.
Of course, there are probably many aliens or gods who live well without even knowing about the existence of the solar system.
Such a chaos will never come to Earth.
Therefore, the ‘chaos entity appearing on Earth’ is very interested in humans!
“Let’s think of the universe as a petri dish filled with bacteria. In this case, humans are like sugar. Many things, such as the body, soul, and advanced civilization, tempt chaos, and sometimes create monsters.”
This is the cause of all the problems.
This is the reason why the Vatican and the government catch and kill demons and monsters every day without end.
Because there are more than 8 billion sugar lumps gathered in a petri dish full of bacteria.
Even if civilization is extremely advanced, it is not an easy solution.
Technological advancements tend to increase the population, which means more invaders seeking more sugar.
Realizing this structure, Aidy could not help but lament endlessly.
Miro, who had been listening to this, sighed.
“So you’re saying that humans are the cause of disaster?”
“Similar. That’s why our fight will never end.”
“What a cliché. People are the problem!”
“The problems of the world are originally routine.”
“So, what does Aidya plan to do?”
“…”
Miro still refers to Aidia, the Reptilian Princess, as her friend.
Perhaps it was thousands of years ago to Aidia, but it was only a short time ago to Miro.
“People are the problem~! I hate saying that. It sounds like you’re saying we should give up because there’s no answer.”
“… no.”
“huh?”
“Aidia didn’t give up.”
“Oh, really? But according to Ari, isn’t the reason why monsters keep appearing? People themselves, right?”
“that’s right.”
“How do you do that? There are, like, 8 billion people in the world? We don’t know what to do with all these numbers.”
A quiet silence descended.
When Ari, I, and Grandpa all fell silent at the same time, Miro was confused.
“Huh? Huh? What’s wrong?”
“… maze.”
“huh?”
“I often think about this, but you… .”
“I am?”
“Stupid yet smart.”
“Eek?”
This is where we get to the heart of Aidia’s plan.
“Ugh, euaaaah!”
A scream was heard from the cockpit of the plane.
“what?”
I quickly moved towards the cockpit, where the pilot, one of Sophia’s confidants, pointed outside with a bewildered expression.
“Oh, Horus! Look at that!”
It’s light.
It is the ‘light that calls for the end’!
I thought maybe I was mistaken, but looking at Ari and her grandfather’s expressions, I was wrong.
Because the two agents who had been through a lot at the management office had expressions of being overwhelmed by fear, which was unusual!
This is the ultimate ordeal that marks the end of issue 207.
Also, it is a mock exam to solve the destruction that will be faced in reality!
“Gain! Oh, hourglass!”
The Hourglass and the Legacy of Room 206, One More Chance.
Tools to prevent the ‘end’ promised by the hotel.
Of the two, the purpose of the hourglass is to survive one turn when the light of doom descends and see ‘what happens next’!
“Turn it.”
Sophia may not be able to get the protection of the hourglass, but she has no other choice.
When I grabbed the hourglass, feeling a little regretful.
Suddenly, the light coming down from the sky stopped for a moment.
“Is that like Horus’ ultimate move?”
At the same time, a familiar voice was heard.
Ari and I, the voices that even the maze recognized.
Welcome to Our Lady of Aedia!
“Airplane? Are you going to Spain?”
“… okay.”
“Ahahaha! You thought I was in Spain. That’s pointless. My real body and my mirror are no longer in Spain.”
“…”
There is a possibility that the positions of Aidia and the mirror have moved over time!
This is the problem Ari pointed out yesterday.
“Don’t worry. I came here to tell you where I am.”
“What does it mean?”
Judging by Aidy’s attitude, it seems she has some free time.
Even so, I couldn’t figure out why it appeared.
“Ahh… This moment has finally come. It really has been a long wait.”
The silence of my colleagues continued in a strange atmosphere.
Clearly, we and Aidia were supposed to be enemies, but no one here showed any hostile attitude.
Instead, the Virgin Mary spoke with a truly moved expression.
“Everyone, if I succeed, there will be peace that has never been seen in human history. Then, everyone, please become good citizens.”
Ari couldn’t hold it in any longer and opened her mouth.
“What are you here to say? A declaration of victory?”
“If I succeed, it is not just my victory, it is everyone’s victory.”
The premise that keeps being added is, ‘if it succeeds.’
This tone paradoxically implies that Aidia is also unsure.
That’s why I asked.
“What if I fail?”
“Failure, failure… . Now that you mention it, you said you saw destruction in my plans.”
“…”
“I thought about it, but I didn’t feel the need to change the plan. However.”
“but?”
“I think we need some insurance against failure.”
“insurance?”
“You are my insurance. I am considerate.”
Are we the insurance against failure?
Did you take some consideration into consideration?
— Mate!
The light comes down again with the sound of clapping.
The moment I clenched my teeth and turned over the hourglass, Ari asked urgently.
“Holy Mother! If what you say is true, we will still be alive after the light descends?”
“sure.”
“You! Where are you?”
“Where is my position~!”
In the midst of all this, I burst out laughing when I saw Aidia playing around like a child.
Is this your original personality?
“I am on the moon.”
“What? The moon?”
I had no choice but to turn the hourglass as the mysterious rays began to penetrate the interior of the plane.
— Flash!
Sagrada was the last thing on his mind.
A girl who is both dumb and smart, Miro eventually finds the answer on her own.
If the cause of all problems lies in all of humanity, then wouldn’t the answer also lie in all of humanity?
When I looked out of the plane at the sky, I saw a giant hand.
The moment I saw it, I knew that ‘that’ was in a realm that human history could not reach even after 10 million years.
however….
It wasn’t the ultimate being either.
—Whoosh!
Soon, a seven-day rest began that no power in the universe could invade.
***
– ???
“…”
— Wiggle!
Consciousness returns from the abyss.
After a long period of time where my soul and body were distorted by the witch, I thought this would be the end forever.
Once again, my chance has come.
Because it was touched by the hand of a great man.
Because the false creator gave his poor creation another chance.
“…”
I think in a hazy consciousness.
If I were given another chance… .
There was something that had to be done.
“Yumiya… .”
I am Fortuna.
no.
I am Park Seung-yeop.