Welcome to Dungeon Hotel - Chapter 69

65. Scout Wars

 

“It’s my first time seeing you in a suit.”

 

I carefully scanned Han Woohyun from the foot.

 

His upper body, which seemed to be trapped in a jacket, and his height, which made me look up to him, made him look like an office worker.

 

But now with an unrealistic look?

 

My gaze, which had been rising all the way from below, stopped at the nose with thin-rimmed glasses and dark eyes that strangely caught my eye.

 

‘If Hyejin saw this face…’

 

I thought I could understand the reason why he tried not to expose his face to the outside world.

 

His appearance was so striking that it seemed like it would start rumors about Han Woohyun, who was already making a lot of noise.

 

A face where good and evil coexist.

 

In a way, he seems like a villain who gives a strange feeling, and in a way, he seems like a gentle young man.

 

At one point, when I saw this face, I used to stiffen my body without realizing it.

 

Strangely, these days… How should I say it?

 

“Yeah… I was busy with paperwork.”

 

Han Woohyun still pointed to the document he was holding with a little blank face.

 

It appeared to be a report to be sent to the Hunter Association.

 

I came to my senses, which had been lost in thought for a moment, and asked.

 

“Do you write your own report?”

 

An S-Class Hunter doing paperwork?

 

“Mostly. It’s more annoying having someone do my work for me.”

 

Anyway, it’s amazing.

 

“How did you get here?”

 

“To see the guild leader.”

 

I said, pointing up.

 

“Because of hotel business?”

 

“Mhm. I got a contract offer.”

 

I shook up the new contract that Uncle Minhyuk gave me.

 

The contract is worth as much as 3 billion won.

 

In Yeongchun-myeon, it was the amount that enough to buy three buildings like Yeongchun Hotel now.

 

‘My legs are shaking when I think about it like this.’

 

Manager.

 

I might be able to pay her even if I play and eat for a while.

 

Miyeon’s face flashed in front of me.

 

What marketing?

 

“Are you going to sign a contract with our guild?”

 

Han Woohyun’s eyes were filled with anticipation.

 

“I don’t know. I thought I would, but I got a similar contract offer from the Hunter Association. A cooperative proposal.”

 

“What’s the content of the contract?”

 

“The Hanwoon Guild asked for help when a crisis situation occurred during the guild members’ raid, and the Hunter Association asked for help in the association’s rescue activities. The things they put forward as conditions are similar.”

 

“So you sign a contract with the Hunter Association.”

 

“….?”

 

Han Woohyun’s face hardened as he shrinks.

 

Ding.

 

The elevator door opened on the first floor.

 

I got off with Han Woohyun.

 

“Why do you think so?”

 

“Because working with the Hunter Association will help more people. If conditions are met well, a hunter like porter Hong Sungoh can stay without worrying about money.”

 

I was a little surprised when he hit in exactly what I had in mind.

 

I was thinking about similar conditions in my head.

 

“The down payment is stronger in the Hanwoon Guild.”

 

I held the contract and said.

 

My 3 billion…

 

Of course, the Hunter Association is also 2 billion, but—.

 

There is a billion difference.

 

Nevertheless, I had a hunch that Han Woohyun’s predictions would be correct.

 

“Would I have been a person who could prioritize money before the welfare of the hunters?”

 

“If so…”

 

Han Woohyun was about to say something but stopped.

 

He coughed in vain, secretly turning his eyes.

 

I asked.

 

“Do you think I’m stupid not to sign a contract with the Hanwoon Guild?”

 

“No.”

 

Han Woohyun was firm.

 

“Guild is a private company. If you sign a contract with a guild, you have no choice but to be swayed by the guild’s situation in some way. Not only for the hunters, but for you, it’s right to sign a contract with the Hunter Association. But—”

 

“But?”

 

Han Woohyun’s ears turned red.

 

“I won’t be able to see you often.”

 

“Eung?”

 

What is he thinking?

 

“That’s not true. No matter where I sign with, if you see a hotel in a dungeon, come in. By all means.”

 

I spat out the word “hotel” and looked around belatedly.

 

Fortunately, there weren’t many people.

 

When I met Uncle Junsu and Uncle Minhyuk, I became less cautious.

 

“Don’t Guild members talk much? Oh, no. Is it time now? Go to a cafe somewhere…”

 

It was then.

 

My cell phone rang.

 

I quickly took out my cell phone because I thought it might be the manager’s call.

 

“Huh? It’s Minji.”

 

It wasn’t the manager’s call.

 

“Mhm. Minji. Uh? Uh… Oh, a blind date? No. It’s true that I’m in Seoul right now… but you’ve already made an appointment?”

 

It was Minji.

 

She had called because she had previously asked for a blind date.

 

She made an appointment this evening right away.

 

The source of the problem was when I replied that I was in Seoul on a KakaoTalk message that came at lunch today.

 

‘I wasn’t going to go on a blind date for a while because I was going to get busy with hotel work!’

 

“First, I get it. If you tell me the location of the place, I’ll go there.”

 

I looked up at Han Woohyun after the call.

 

Han Woohyun’s expression hardened.

 

“I was going to drink coffee and go down, but what should I do? I have an appointment tonight—”

 

“Blind date?”

 

Blind.da.te.

 

It was a voice that felt cold because each word was cut off.

 

“Eung…”

 

“It’s okay. Call me when you’re done. I can drink coffee even if it’s late.”

 

“After I’m done? But I don’t know what time it will end?”

 

“It doesn’t matter if it’s late. I… only for you…… if it’s okay.”

 

Then.

 

Han Woohyun lightly grabbed the end of the sleeve of my blouse.

 

It’s very light.

 

He said it carefully with his three fingers.

 

“…I will wait if it’s okay for you.”

 

His brown eyes were somehow tinged with a determined light.

 

“….?”

 

What is this?

 

No way. Is he asking me to keep him waiting?

 

Seeing this big guy grabbing me by the sleeve, only one thought came to mind.

 

‘He’s like Geumdong…’

 

Even though he was a completely different human being from the Golden Retriever side, somehow it felt like when a big puppy had sad eyes.

 

No way.

 

It doesn’t make sense…but I think it makes sense.

 

I figured out to some extent how I feel about this guy these days.

 

I… to this guy… use my feeling.

 

To say sympathy or pity is a weak emotion, but when this guy acted like this, the weak sense of responsibility inside me had no choice but to raise its head.

 

I feel that way every time I see this guy.

 

I feel like I left a kitten out in the rain and can’t sit still.

 

I feel like I want to pick it up quickly.

 

“It’s fine, right?”

 

Han Woohyun put a little more strength into his fingers and turned his head slightly toward me.

 

Just a little bit, but my body stiffened as his face got closer.

 

It’s dangerous.

 

I instinctively turned my head thinking so.

 

“Of course, it’s fine! I’ll call you then!”

 

I stepped back.

 

A smile spread across Han Woohyun’s face when he saw that.

 

His smile, wearing glasses, resembled that of a teenage boy.

 

“Thank you.”

 

The ‘VIP guest’ is genuinely delighted.

 

What are you so happy about?

 

Oh, I can’t possibly do this.

 

‘Is there any way to disable mind communication?’

 

The moment I thought so, a window popped up.

 

Disable ‘Mind Communication’.

 

…That’s a relief.

 

If I had listened to this guy’s heart any longer, I would feel mentally exhausted.

 

* * *

 

The result of the blind date was a catastrophe.

 

“So you’re running a guesthouse in the countryside right now…? I can’t find it in a google search…?”

 

“Oh. It’s a local business.”

 

“Why did you quit your previous job?”

 

“Because they abuse their power. It was kind of hard.”

 

“Anyway, after a year… Wouldn’t that be running away? You are the avoidant type.”

 

“What is the avoidance type?”

 

Should I say it was more like an interview than a blind date?

 

We met at a pasta house, but I didn’t want to get caught in the slightest, so as soon as the atmosphere was set to finish, I picked up the bill and ran to the counter.

 

“…Huh. Did you pay for the meal? I’ve never seen a woman like this before. I really want to buy you coffee…”

 

Of course, I don’t think that was a good choice either.

 

I quickly contacted Han Woohyun on my cell phone to quickly leave the place.

 

Can I call you?

 

The call came within a minute of sending the message.

 

But to me, it was like an eternity.

 

It was because the person on the blind date was looking for a cafe right away.

 

—Is it over? 

 

“Is that so? Does that happen? Then I’ll be right there. Where are you now?”

 

I tried to escape the situation with clumsy acting.

 

Watching the face of the person on the blind date harden slightly, I squeezed an apologetic expression.

 

—I’m home now…

 

“G, give me the address. I’ll go there!”

 

—No, I…

 

“Y, yeah, then I’ll catch a taxi now!”

 

I spoke quickly, asked the person on the blind date for his understanding, and got into a taxi.

 

I was relieved as I walked away from the displeased face of the other person.

 

I should say sorry to Minji.

 

KakaoTalk message came soon from Han Woohyun.

 

Han Woohyun

 

It’s a XXX apartment near Seongsu Station. But I can go, where are you?

 

Junghyo 

 

No, no. I took a taxi anyway, so I’ll go there.

 

He saved me from a crisis, so this is nothing.

 

Making an appointment with Han Woohyun in advance was a very good thing in the end.

 

“XXX apartment near Seongsu Station.”

 

The taxi I rode ran to Seongsu Station.

 

In the meantime, I got a phone call from Aunt Misoon.

 

—I heard you awakened?! An S-class hotel manager! Let’s make a contract with our workshop right now! I’ll give you 200 billion! The workshop… No, I’ll buy that hotel!