Welcome to Dungeon Hotel - Chapter 76

72. The Power of The Potion Was Great 

 

Secretary Myunghan came down here because of a contract issue.

 

I had a hard time clearing up the misunderstandings of the merchants’ associations, led by the female president.

 

“As I said then, he’s my Dad’s friend’s….junior.”

 

The head of the women’s association approached me with an unhappy face and asked.

 

“You don’t know each other that much…? Just be honest….”

 

“Honestly, for real, I know him well.”

 

After I said this several times, everyone returned to their seats as if relieved.

 

The tense atmosphere that had filled the hotel lobby gradually eased, and I could safely rescue Secretary Myunghan and take him to a beach bench.

 

“Here’s the Ice Americano. Secretary, so you’re Eoljuka*… but I switched to a warm Americano now.” (t/n: Eoljuka means someone who has to drink iced americano even if it means freezing to death.)

 

I held out the coffee as I closed my scarf against the chilly wind.

 

Uncle took the coffee and tilted his head.

 

“Eoljuka…? What’s that?”

 

“You will drink iced drinks even if you freeze to death.”

 

“…Ah…haha. I guess I have a lot of anger in my heart. Because I worked with the president of our association.”

 

That’s possible.

 

“But since you came down here, you seem to be using a lot of neologisms.”

 

“Well… is that so?”

 

It’s an amazing thing, even when I think about it.

 

I came down here because I was tired of human relationships and social life, and I liked it because it was a quiet town, unlike the busy city, so I knew that if I came down here, I would cut off ties with the world.

 

Speaking of rural people, there were only grandparents, so I expected that the form of life would be simple.

 

But my life here is much more complicated and changing much more quickly than it used to.

 

Manager Miyeon’s role is quite large there, but I think it’s not only that, but also because the job of ‘hotel’ is to meet various travelers.

 

The more they enjoy seeing travelers check out of a hotel in a satisfied state, the more I want to know more about them and understand them more.

 

Naturally, I became curious about things that I wouldn’t have been interested in normally.

 

“It seems like you have more… friends.”

 

“Friends?”

 

“Yes. People from the merchant association.”

 

Secretary Myunghan made a hateful expression as if he was reminded of the threat to his life he had felt earlier.

 

“It was scary, but it seemed that everyone really thought of Miss Junghyo a lot.”

 

“It’s because we became friends. We are the only coffee shop in here. It seems that everyone is tired when they go out and come back at the right time. A lot of them are looking for coffee.”

 

Since I am in Yeongchun-myeon, these are the facts I learned because I was quite used to life here.

 

“Hmm, I see. Is it some kind of monopoly market…?”

 

Secretary Myunghan said so and took a small sip of coffee.

 

Soon, the secretary’s eyes widened in surprise.

 

“W, wait! T, this… I don’t think it’s just coffee?”

 

“Oh… You recognize it.”

 

‘Coffee breaks the vase’ Iced Americano (D)

 

—Peace comes to your heart for a moment as your anger subsides. (Remaining time: 03:00:00)

 

—Increases vitality by +300%.

 

I’ve made several cups of iced Americano, but I brought it because it seemed to be the best coffee for Secretary Myunghan.

 

For reference, the rate of vitality increased with these windows after I diligently roasted coffee following the tutorial mission.

 

Vitality is increased by +300% as a reward for completing the ‘Let’s roast coffee 100 times’ achievement.

 

Should I teach the manager how to do latte art or make coffee for the guests?

 

Really. In the process, this also came up.

 

10,000p of EXP is given as a reward for the achievement ‘Are You a Human Or a Machine?’.

 

 

Was it because I roasted the coffee the same way the tutorial taught me every time?

 

I have always liked repetitive labor, and I often heard stories like that during my part-time job at a cafe.

 

Are you a human or a machine?

 

…That’s what they’re saying.

 

“As expected… You are an S-class Awakener.”

 

Secretary Myunghan muttered with a surprised face.

 

I told you it’s not like that. S-Class.

 

Even though I knew the misunderstanding had already been resolved, why—.

 

“Then, does that latte have any function?”

 

Secretary Myunghan pointed to the latte I had.

 

“Ah. Yes. There is. It’s the same function.”

 

I lie like that.

 

In fact, this latte has a 300% increase in negotiating power and a slight increase in stamina.

 

After all, today is the day to negotiate.

 

It is for a similar reason that I brought the ‘Iced Americano that Calm the Anger’ to the Secretary Myunghan.

 

I want him to listen to me calmly.

 

“Ah… About the contract…”

 

At my words, the secretary took out a briefcase from his bag and held it out.

 

“Ah, are you finally signing the contract I gave you last time? Then here’s the pen…”

 

I took the pen that Secretary Myunghan gave me and carefully put it back on the bench.

 

“….?”

 

“Well, it’s not like we have to sign a contract right now. Ah. Of course, I really want to sign a contract with the Hunter Association, but…”

 

I watched the sea while drinking a warm latte.

 

Then, Secretary Myunghan was looking at my side face with a bewildered face.

 

“Oh, did I tell you that?”

 

“What do you mean…?”

 

“…That… The Hanwoon Guild offered 3 billion won to me.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“He said he would also solve the hotel security problem.”

 

Secretary Myunghan’s expression darkened for a while and then brightened up again at my sneaking words.

 

“Ah! Of course we will provide security for the hotel! Of course! That’s what the president of the association clearly said.”

 

“Ah. Then have I told you this?”

 

“What…? What else…”

 

“Aunt Misoon said 20 billion won. She asked me to use it as a workshop. She said that she could provide equipment to hunters who come as guests.”

 

“….!”

 

“Ah, and I don’t think I told you this either.”

 

“What is this time…!”

 

The Secretary’s expression became sad.

 

“Actually, I can not only make potions, but also apply healing buffs in the guest room. But recently, when I leveled up a bit, the healing buffs developed to replenish not only physical strength but also mana. Even though I’m about D-class right now, I don’t think I’m really inferior to S-Class in terms of healing and potion manufacturing abilities.”

 

“….!”

 

The Secretary’s expression darkened as if he finally realized my intentions a little bit.

 

And he looked down at the coffee he was drinking and admired it.

 

“It’s like a mobile healer hospital.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

I smiled softly.

 

No one knows that I have decided to sign a contract with the Hunter Association except for me and Han Woohyun.

 

That means it’s cheap, but this little threat might work.

 

‘I will check the conditions and decide. Ah, but do you know that  actually a very useful person? You’ll regret it if you miss me.’

 

Like this threat.

 

Now, I was wondering if this question would come up if I had made it this far.

 

“D, do you have any requirements?”

 

As expected, it came out.

 

“I’ll call the president of the association right away.”

 

The conditions I want are definitely set in my mind.

 

However, I decided that it would be wrong to mention this condition first.

 

‘I think this is a potion effect.’

 

If so, follow this feeling.

 

“The reason I want to work with the Hunter Association is because I want many Hunter guests to stay happily….”

 

First of all, I put a little hope in my words.

 

“O, of course! As you know, our association puts in a lot of effort for the welfare of hunters…!”

 

“But my satisfaction is also important to me.”

 

“….!”

 

“I will just tell you. Now.”

 

The way conditions are put forward makes the other side act first.

 

This is right now.

 

And secretary Myunghan, who returned after talking with Uncle Junsoo on the phone, proved that this feeling was indeed correct.

 

“Why don’t we send you a new contract? Just check the terms and conditions of the contract. We will never disappoint you.”

 

Secretary’s eyes showed that he was sure he would never let me down.

 

Instead of answering, I picked up the cell phone and checked the provisional contract.

 

….A does his best to protect B’s identity…

 

This is a provision that has existed before.

 

…B faithfully fulfills A’s request for emergency help…

 

As well as this.

 

However, at other times, B may conduct normal business without obligation to report to A.

 

Oh, it’s a new clause.

 

The exclusivity clause is gone, and a fairly satisfactory one has taken its place.

 

Besides that, there were two things that caught my attention, one was that the existing 2 billion was increased to 4 billion, and the other was that the Hunter Association would pay the full accommodation fee for hunters who couldn’t afford to pay.

 

‘I like this the most.’

 

If there are guests who leave due to a lack of lodging expenses, we cannot guarantee the safety of the guests, but it is difficult to maintain a stable income for our hotel.

 

I said, hiding a satisfied smile.

 

“Well… that’s not bad.”

 

“…Right? In fact, there was internal opposition to this contract, but the president of the association pushed for it…”

 

“I think we can really sign a contract if we add one more thing….”

 

“….?!”

 

I pointed to the last line.

 

“It would be nice if you could help me with hunting regularly. Instead, I will donate all the by-products that come out of it to the Hunter Association.”

 

It was.

 

My last condition is to rent a bus.

 

‘Because I have a level up system.’

 

And I knew now was the time when they couldn’t refuse what I was throwing at them.

 

“That’s nothing! It’s working right away! Hold on a second! I will send you an electronic contract including that clause!”

 

And my predictions were right.

 

The power of the potion was great.