NOVEL NEXT WORLD Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 182
“You’re spacing out. Come to your senses.”
Han Woohyun suddenly came to his senses at the sound of Han Minhyuk’s voice. That was correct. This is not the time to be distracted— Han looked around the place that had been turned into Han Minhyuk’s office in the lobby. He also had warm cocoa in his hand. Why did he give him something like this? As he was looking at him with those eyes, Han Minhyuk spoke as if answering. “Young people like sweet things, don’t they?” Young people? The secretary who was handing out the tea cups flinched. He must have teased him for being childish now. Surely he did. The look on his face said that he probably didn’t really call that big guy a kid. “I…like it.” Han Woohyun tried to control his expression, nodded, and drank cocoa. As the sweet liquid passed over his tongue, he felt his head spinning again. Soon the secretary left. Han Woohyun asked. “Why did you say father?” ‘Father.’ Han Woohyun also came to his senses at those words and collected the mana that he had unknowingly released. When he came to his senses, he felt extremely disgusted that he had released mana against ordinary people, especially his aunt. Overwhelm the weak with strength. It’s exactly the way someone used it. Anyway, At Han Minhyuk’s words, Han Woohyun’s aunt looked bewildered and was immediately dragged away by the police. Judging from the speed with which the police were called, it seemed like the guards were preparing for this situation. “I heard you did that to Lee Semyung. You call him ‘father’.” “…Yes?” “The person was handed over to the police earlier. At most, she’ll probably pay a fine and get out, but she won’t be coming around the Hanwoon Guild headquarters for a while. Looks like she’s already under investigation for a criminal case.” Criminal case. That means that his aunt was also involved in the fraud case. Han Woohyun put down the warm mug. Han Minhyuk, who was looking at that, said. “Why? Does it bother you that she was arrested? No matter how I look at them, she doesn’t seem like proper people.” Han Minhyuk could find out what kind of background Han Woohyun grew up in just by looking at a few pieces of information that Junghyo had shared. As a child, he was always treated as a burden by his family, who were just like strangers by blood. For Han Minhyuk, who grew up in a similar environment, it was a story that was too familiar and boring. “It’s not like that. It’s just…” “Just?” “I just feel like I’m broken. Somewhere, I picked up the wrong lessons… I’ve been so messed up from the bottom that I can’t live normally, to the point where—” He felt like he had resembled someone he hated the most. A phrase that someone repeats every day when he’s drunk. ‘Do you think I’ve been like this since I was young? Even I was as lively as you when I was young. My goal was to take care of my woman, my son. I prayed every day. I swore to myself that I wouldn’t become like my father. But… a life once broken doesn’t come back.’ At first glance, it might sound like a story that could evoke sympathy, but what’s important is that when he said those words, Han Woohyun, Jinsoo, and his aunt were already trembling, covered in blood. Uncle was truly vicious in that respect. Even after physically overpowering them, he wasn’t satisfied and wanted emotional sympathy from them. An expression he saw for the first time appeared on Han Woohyun’s face. An expression filled with terrible self-loathing. Han Woohyun hated himself that much. It was terrible. He hated that he had the urge to hit other people, that it would be no different from his uncle who used to hit his weak aunt and Jinsoo, and most of all, he hated that— The fact that Junghyo was in trouble because of him. That was the most terrible thing. ‘In some ways, isn’t that woman the problem? The girl who is the owner of the Dungeon Hotel. I wonder if that young b*tch leaked information to an investment company that she was going to open a second branch in Jeongcheon-gun so she could invest in land.’ ‘Then, she worked together with the mayor of Jeongcheon-gun and sent an official letter saying that there was absolutely no need for a second branch to be opened. That became conclusive evidence, and even your uncle, who was innocent, was arrested and accused of intent to deceive!’ He didn’t believe everything his aunt said, but even so, when he heard her words, it seemed like Junghyo already knew this fact. No. To be exact— ‘She already knew.’ So they exchanged letters stating that there would be no second branch of Dungeon Hotel in Jeongcheon-gun, and they used that to get involved with the investment company. This was something that couldn’t be done without prior information. So where does that information come from? ‘Yoojun.’ Yoojun. Sure, Team Leader~ Please let the hotel manager know that I have the information you’re looking for. He recalled Yoojun’s strange message. Junghyo’s face looking at him at the beach. When he thinks about it now, that face was similar to the face on the day Junghyo first spoke to him. ‘Don’t die.’ A face so full of pity that he didn’t know what to do. Junghyo was that kind of person. A person who seems indifferent but comes back to school through the heavy rain because she thinks of the kitten. When she sees someone pitiful, she can’t help but turn back. How does she come back so easily? Han Woohyun learned the reason from Han Minhyuk today. ‘From now on, I am this guy’s father.’ Seeing him say those words without hesitation, he understood how Junghyo grew up to be such a warm, kind, yet strong person. The guild leader and Junghyo were great people. ‘So, I guess I fell for it.’ Han Woohyun gritted his teeth. “…Can you help me keep my aunt and uncle from the police station?” At Han Woohyun’s words, Han Minhyuk made a strange expression Does that mean he has the ability to do that? If so, then it’s only natural that Han Minhyuk has that ability. He can do this without necessarily using illegal force. He only saw it at a glance, but even if he just shook off people like that, a lot of dust would come out. In fact, he had already started taking action from the moment he heard the story from Junghyo. But for some reason, Han Minhyuk seemed hesitant to express agreement readily. It was because I was a little reluctant to say that I had already done my part to help Han Woohyun. So he asked this. “If I help you, what will I do for you?” It was a nasty habit. The other person, who seemed to be embarrassed, surprisingly answered right away. “I will grant you what you want most.” * * * Association Lawyer. I’m just coming from the police station. Given the previous record, they’ll probably issue an arrest warrant. It was fun to watch them making a fuss~ Enjoy it together ^^ It was a text message from the association’s lawyer. I looked at the video that appeared on my phone screen. Sending something like this, what a wicked hobby you have. ‘Do all the people in the association resemble the president of the association?’ But even so, I naturally pressed play. ‘Why should I be arrested?! I don’t want to go to jail! I joined hands with those b*stards because I don’t want to go to jail!’ ‘Huh? So, can we take your recent words as a confession to organized fraud?’ The person who was literally causing a ‘riot’ surrounded by detectives was Han Woohyun’s uncle. Not only was he causing trouble, he was even confessing on his own. He said that the group that conspired with him to commit fraud was the group that got him out of prison through an agreement and that he was the only face of the group. In short, this means that he knew that the act of establishing an investment company in Jeongcheon-gun and recruiting investors under the pretext of opening a second Dungeon Hotel was a scam, so he jumped into it, even though there was no personal benefit for him. ‘That’s stupid.’ The video was played twice and near the end, I received another text from the lawyer. Association Lawyer How about it? The video is fun, right?~ ㅎㅎ Anyway, Kim Joomyeong will receive the maximum sentence for fraud. The amount is large. In addition, with the evidence provided by Guild Leader Han Minhyuk yesterday, along with various other charges, it seems like he’ll be spending the next 10 years in prison. It is also said that the victims’ money was frozen before it was stolen and recovered immediately. I felt like I could hear the happy voice even through text. The fact that Han Woohyun’s uncle will be in prison for 10 years means that he will not see Han Woohyun face to face for the next 10 years. So, that’s why he’s screaming like that. This was all thanks to Shim Jiyoon and the mayor of Jeongcheon-gun. This was because Shim Jiyoon had tipped me off in advance about the fraud that Han Woohyun’s uncle was plotting, and the mayor of Jeongcheon-gun cooperated with Dungeon Hotel to exchange official documents and even sent them to the investment company. ‘Hunter Shim Jiyoon even invested directly in the company.’ They had sent someone disguised as an investor to deposit money. Hunter Shim Jiyoon It’s so lax that I’m afraid the amount of damage will be small. …she even gave a very valid reason I was so thankful that I decided to bring a large quantity of Dalgona coffee to the Baekho Guild this weekend. I have already sent Dalgona coffee in large quantities to Jeongcheon-gun as a catering service. The mayor of Jeongcheon-gun was very grateful and even sent a text message. Mayor of Jeongcheon-gun (Coffee photo) Thank you very much, boss. The coffee and dalgona were so delicious^^ I cried while eating the dalgona, especially because it reminded me of the old days. All of our employees who received the coffee were grateful. Not only that, but you helped Jeongcheon-gun almost get caught up in a fraud case, so I’m even more thankful. It would be nice to have a second branch in Jeongcheon-gun. I was a little surprised by the lack of space, but it was also a touching letter considering it must have been difficult to write. ‘Now. There’s only one problem left.’ This is to inform Han Woohyun of this fact. Although I asked Uncle to strengthen the security of the Hanwoon guild for fear that Han Woohyun’s aunt or cousin might visit, it was something that couldn’t be hidden forever. I hope you don’t get hurt— What should I say? There was a time when I was glaring at my cell phone between work days while thinking about such things. The moment I finished washing the dishes halfway. My cell phone rang. The caller was Han Woohyun. ‘They say even tigers will come if you talk about them.’ I wiped off the foam on my hands and answered the phone. “Hello.” As soon as I answered the phone, Han Woohyun suddenly said. – It looks like the coffee shop hasn’t closed yet. Mhm? What are you talking about? I unconsciously turned my head and looked through the floor-to-ceiling window. Then I saw a car stopping in front of the hotel coffee shop. It was a familiar car. I saw a familiar person coming to the door and quickly walked towards it. Because it was close to closing time, there were not many customers. I smiled slightly as I pulled the door open. “I told you not to drive, but you didn’t listen.” The person who opened the door and entered was Han Woohyun, holding a container full of side dishes. Despite the heaviness in my heart from not knowing how to bring the subject, I was glad that Han Woohyun came. Now I understand why it’s nice to have him pick me up on the way home. Han Woohyun put his cell phone in his pocket and said without looking at my face. “It seems like you were doing the dishes.” The steps to go do the dishes felt so natural. At this rate, he’s really going to get a part-time job at our hotel. Han Woohyun placed the container of side dishes he brought next to the sink. I approached the side dish container, which was stacked as high as two kimchi containers, and opened the lid. Bindaetteok, various kinds of seasoned vegetables, and various kinds of kimchi. I picked only the things I liked. After being briefly fascinated by the mouth-watering visuals of the bindaetteok, I quickly asked. “Why did you make so much?” Han Woohyun, who was rolling up his sleeves and washing dishes, answered without looking at me this time. “Just because. Share it with the people around you.” Uhm? Why aren’t you looking at me? Only then did I feel puzzled and stop walking toward the refrigerator with the side dish container. Whenever I paused and turned my gaze towards his side profile, Han Woohyun always looked at me. It was as if I couldn’t help but meet his eyes when he knew I was looking at him. But this time too— ‘He doesn’t look at me.’ Is there something that makes him feel bad? Did he already hear news about his Uncle? Well then, I guess I’ll have to bring it up in a different way. Let’s check it out first. I used a skill that I wasn’t supposed to use, even though it was a shameful one. ‘Mind communication.’ Because he clearly said it was okay for him to use it himself. That moment. A window appeared in front of me. ‘VIP guests’ suffer from situations where he has to say things different from his feelings. ‘VIP guests’ don’t want to break up. This means he came to say we should break up. At that time, Han Woohyun raised his head and looked at me for the first time. At that moment, a quest appeared. Quest ‘Even if I know your heart’ —Knowing the customer’s feelings is another thing. —Let’s achieve true ‘mind communication’. —Completion reward: 10,000p EXP / Mind Communication upgrade This damn system is real. I want to kill it. 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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