Welcome to Dungeon Hotel Chapter 104

100. Passion! Passion! Passion!

 

The pop-up store lease agreement was concluded sooner than I expected.

 

“The pop-up store lease is only for 3 months, right?”

 

It seemed that a person who was her assistant had changed Aunt Misoon’s heart.

 

‘You did well to attack the side of the tide…’

 

The man, Lim Sehwan, seemed to know how to attack Aunt Misoon very well as he had been with her for a long time.

 

So I brought up the assistant’s story just in case, and it was as expected.

 

“Yes. I think we can change the terms of the deal based on performance after 3 months. You can just sign for the season.”

 

“Okay. What items do you want us to offer?”

 

“Things that are popular, cheap, and easy to carry. This is where people in crisis within the dungeon come.”

 

Aunt glanced at Lim Sehwan in response to my answer.

 

Lim Sehwan was sitting with an enthusiastic face.

 

“Then… Why don’t you try making those items yourself? I’ll be there to help.”

 

“…T, that means…!”

 

“It is time for you to come down too.”

 

“….!”

 

Sehwan’s face was filled with emotion.

 

What do you mean by come down?

 

I’m thrilled, but I signed a contract with Aunt Misoon, right?

 

Aunt Misoon said as if she read my expression.

 

“Don’t worry. The items I made will also go out together. And my assistant is a blacksmith who will never be pushed aside. Trust me.”

 

“T, trust me, boss! We will prepare for both operation and production without a problem!”

 

Lim Sehwan’s feather-light knees sank down in front of me.

 

No, I’m not saying I don’t believe you…!

 

I remembered some of the items I saw while looking around the store earlier.

 

While the items made by Aunt Misoon were expensive craftsmanship items, the items made by Lim Sehwan were popular items that were easy to operate and simple to use.

 

I think it’ll be perfect for our hotel.

 

“Then, please proceed that way.”

 

I looked at Lim Sehwan with a smile.

 

Lim Sehwan looked moved.

 

Aunt Misoon checked the contract and said,

 

“Then we can proceed with the contract like this, right? The monthly rent is 20,000 Market Gold. We can renew the contract in 3 months.”

 

20,000 Market Gold.

 

It was a high amount, but for some reason Lim Sehwan had no intention of refusing.

 

“Aren’t you usually the one in charge of bargaining?”

 

When I asked, Lim Sehwan shook his head.

 

“I heard it’s a hotel inside a dungeon? It’s also a hotel that leads to a random dungeon. In other workshops, at best, they set up an item store at the entrance to the dungeon and are nervous about getting fired because the association will notice, but if it’s a hotel inside a dungeon, we take care of the sales volume. It’s a given.”

 

“Our hotel has just started taking reservations, so there may not be many people yet.”

 

When I added, Lim Sehwan shook his head.

 

“So, didn’t you decide not to collect rent during the interior design period? And considering the image of the workshop, it is a profitable business. Pop-up stores are not necessarily carried out for the sake of sales volume. Master Hwang Misoon’s name is worthy of being the only S-Class producer in Korea. We have been so undervalued compared to our creators! It’s all because our craftsman did business without knowing it, but…”

 

Aunt Misoon just picked her ears and didn’t really listen to what Lim Sehwan said.

 

“Friendly image, on-site service! Isn’t that partly because we’ve never had this feeling? So, this is an opportunity for our workshop to permeate into a popular image as well. At the same time, being located on the first floor of the hotel, we maintain a luxurious feel….”

 

Uhm.

 

Maybe I should have recognized back then.

 

This person.

 

That he’s a passionate man.

 

****

 

“Hmm…. Hmm…”

 

“Ah, you surprised me!”

 

The manager, who was cleaning the hotel lounge, was surprised to see Lim Sehwan sleeping well at the pop-up store where the lights were turned off, and dropped the reservation book he was holding.

 

Despite the sound of the ledger falling, Lim Sehwan showed no sign of waking up.

 

No wonder he’s tired…

 

“…T, that person, when did he come here?”

 

I made coffee and answered the manager’s questions.

 

“It’s not when he came, but he hasn’t gone yet.” 

 

“Since yesterday?!”

 

“Yes.”

 

It was like that.

 

Lim Sehwan seemed to be possessed by a strong sense of duty.

 

He began doing his own interior design after signing his lease.

 

At first, there was no reason for me to refuse self-interior design.

 

In order to enter the dungeon hotel, you have to be a hunter, so not only was it difficult to call an interior design contractor, but it was thought that there would be a strong advantage in having a production hunter do the interior design himself.

 

The concept draft that Lim Sehwan showed in advance was also very cool.

 

The interior has a retro feel with full glass covering the front and plastered walls, with simple wooden display cases and lighting adding highlights.

 

Even as someone who is not familiar with design, I can see that it matches well with the old-fashioned image of Aunt Misoon’s items without compromising the atmosphere of the hotel. 

 

What was a little strange was the pouring KakaoTalk that has continued since then. 

 

KaTalk!

 

Lim Sehwan (Pop-up store manager)

 

(Picture)

 

Would it be okay to install this kind of light? If possible, I want to go to the hotel again today!

 

A pop-up store contract may also have been signed.

 

I often picked up Lim Sehwan in Seoul and dropped him off at our hotel.

 

The sight of him setting up a ladder, installing lighting, and putting together a display case was quite believable as he seemed like a manufacturer.

 

KaTalk!

 

Lim Sehwan (Pop-up store manager)

 

(Picture)

 

Lim Sehwan (Pop-up store manager)

 

(Picture)

 

Lim Sehwan (Pop-up store manager)

 

(Picture)

 

Lim Sehwan (Pop-up store manager)

 

(Picture)

 

The chill started when pictures were sent every day at 9 a.m. that looked like they had been prepared all night long the day before.

 

….?

 

Lim Sehwan (Pop-up store manager)

 

I’m trying to display these items. Could you please confirm your experience of using it? I heard from the Master that the boss is also a hunter… Actually, I am also a Holy Holic! It’s true, right? That transparent helmet belongs to my Master!

 

Dozens of item photos and interior photos arrive every day.

 

Of course, the items Lim Sehwan created were excellent.

 

He wasn’t as smart as Aunt Misoon, but when someone with talent works hard, their unique charm comes out.

 

The taste you know is delicious….

 

It’s just a hunter’s gun that can be commonly found at item stores, but it’s simple without any unnecessary features and is very easy to operate.

 

It’s an ordinary location receiver that can be found anywhere, but it’s essential for dungeon exploration. It’s similar to the navigation system in your car, so even beginners can use it.

 

“It’s all good, but I think this gun is a little weak. Do you feel like it’s disappointing considering it costs a lot of mana? This receiver is easy to operate, but the graphics are a bit poor. The location may be confusing.”

 

“Ah. Is that so…”

 

Lim Sehwan would quickly become discouraged by the feedback I gave him.

 

“Well, then I’m sorry, but would you mind if I try to design the item again in that corner tonight? I really want to complete it today.”

 

“Yes? Ah. Yes, of course. Would you like a cup of coffee?”

 

“Thank you!”

 

However, as quickly as the grass died, he came back to life again and devoted himself to the design with great enthusiasm. 

 

He had worked for a long time under a genius named Hwang Misoon, and it seemed like he had a slight sense of inferiority and put in a lot of work to make up for it.

 

He started working overnight once, and after that he stayed up all night at the hotel every day.

 

He said he was a B-Class producer, so staying up all night for two days seemed like no big deal. 

 

I offered to give him a room several times, but he flatly refused.

 

“It’s all right! When I lie down in bed, my body spreads!” 

 

Passion! Passion! Passion!

 

I feel like I’m hearing this sound from somewhere, but am I mistaken?

 

‘It’s good to have passion… It’s good, but…’

 

The ‘Pop-up Store Manager’ is sad because he can’t think of new ideas.

 

The ‘Pop-up Store Manager’ is delighted that he is a genius.

 

The ‘Pop-up Store Manager’ vitality increases by 30%.

 

The ‘Pop-up Store Manager’ is in a state of self-destruction, saying he is an idiot.

 

The vitality of the ‘Pop-up Store Manager’ decreases by 300%.

 

Could it be that he easily rises and falls?

 

For some reason, I was being guided through his mind in real time thanks to the mind communication skills that even pop-up store managers have.

 

I was worried that he might collapse or go crazy from stress, so I gave him this potion.

 

‘Calm down, man~’ Iced Americano

 

—Reduces excessive excitement.

 

Duration: 24:00:00

 

— Increases vitality by +200%.

 

But was it because of the conflict between the two effects?

 

Lim Sehwan, who drank iced Americano, started drinking heavily and stayed up all night for three days.

 

‘It’s a problem that can’t be solved with coffee…’

 

Well. He won’t fall down, so he’ll be fine, right?

 

I became complacent and decided to leave him alone.

 

It was because I was a little busy managing my schedule due to a flood of reservations.

 

Two days before the launch of the pop-up store.

 

Something happened.

 

“Boss! This person wasn’t sleeping, I think he just passed out? He’s not waking up!” 

 

“Yes…?!”

 

As usual, the manager shook Lim Sehwan, who was sleeping in a corner of the pop-up store, to wake him up and let out a loud scream.

 

And at the same time, this status window appeared in front of my eyes.

 

A new quest has arrived. To confirm the quest, please check the guest list of the ‘Pop-up Store Manager’!

 

….?

 

I crumpled my face as I saw the ‘!’ floating on the head of Lim Sehwan who had collapsed.

 

Is this a quest variant now?