Welcome to Dungeon Hotel Chapter 108

104. I Hope the Hotel Owner Has a Good Night Too.

 

“Uh… no!”

 

“….”

 

While Han Woohyun was wondering, I quickly entered the accommodation and left Eros’ arrow deep inside. 

 

It’s a dangerous thing. Phew.

 

When I came out of the dorm again, Han Woohyun said, 

 

“I didn’t mean to bother you, but I was wondering if you wanted something to eat. It moved more than expected…”

 

It was already past twelve o’clock.

 

At times like this, I wondered if it was ramen, but since Jjamppong was the last dish served at the Hanwoon Guild dinner, I skipped that.

 

Kimchi fried rice would be nice.

 

While preparing the course meal this time, I learned how to use fire from Geumdong, so I was confident in fried rice.

 

As usual, I put Han Woohyun, who said he liked anything, on the table and turned on the fire.

 

It made a pleasant sound as I carefully defrost the pork that had been left in the freezer and placed it on the fire.

 

Ciik—.

 

While the pork was being grilled so well that oil came out, a window appeared in front of my eyes. 

 

Mastery of ‘Roasting Pork’ increases by 120%.

 

As mastery increases, the taste increases by 120%.

 

This is thanks to the special training I received.

 

While I was making a proud expression, Han Woohyun, who had already walked right next to the grill, spoke.

 

“I think your cooking skills have improved.”

 

“I’ve improved. It’s been fun, and things that I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do work out well.”

 

It’s amazing.

 

Han Woohyun saw me feeling proud and smiled softly.

 

Are you laughing at me?

 

When I saw him cook hamburgers last time, I thought he was really good at cooking.

 

Chiiik! 

 

I sliced up the sour kimchi that the owner of Yonggung Sashimi restaurant gave me and threw it in the pork fat. 

 

Ugh.

 

The fire must have been a little strong, and the kimchi soup began to sizzle and splash in all directions.

 

I quickly turned down the heat and walked away, using the frying pan lid as a shield.

 

No, I tried to do that.

 

Until Han Woohyun, who was leaning against the sink, casually took the pan handle from me.

 

I was holding the cover in a sullen mood and asked, licking my lips.

 

The smell of kimchi is so good.

 

The smell becomes even more savory when mixed with pork fat.

 

I unconsciously stared at the tendons growing on Han Woohyun’s wrist as he rolled up his sleeves and cooked, and then quickly stepped back.

 

It’s close.

 

Han Woohyun added a little more rice to the cold rice for one person I prepared.

 

“Are you going to taste it too?”

 

“Eung? Mhm…” 

 

In fact, I can’t help but eat it when I smell this.

 

This is ridiculous.

 

“Why are you so good at cooking? You must have only worked as a hunter since you became an adult.”

 

I asked with a look of envy and jealousy.

 

At his snap, the kimchi, pork, and rice were being stir-fried evenly.

 

Geumdong’s nagging message that cooking the ingredients evenly over high heat was the most difficult thing seemed to be ringing in my ears.

 

It is said that handling fire well is more difficult than cutting with a knife.

 

He’s just cooking, but why do I feel like I’m getting scolded? 

 

“Hmm… It’s because I cook for Jinsoo a lot. My aunt goes to work, and my uncle is busy for other reasons. We used to cook together when we were young.”

 

“If it’s Jinsoo…” 

 

“Ah. The cousin you saw then.”

 

Han Woohyun must have seen my suddenly darkened expression. 

 

“Thanks to it, I can cook for you like this, and I like it.” 

 

I don’t like it.

 

I couldn’t answer like that, so I took Han Woohyun’s dish to the table, which was even perfect for plating.

 

Sitting across from Han Woohyun at a table with a clear view of the sea, I took a bite of kimchi fried rice and was impressed.

 

“It’s so…delicious…” 

 

I want to ask him to teach me next time, but I can’t get the words out of my mouth.

 

Because I have a favor to ask him today.

 

Oh.

 

I gave Han Woohyun a reservation ticket that I had prepared earlier.

 

“This is a reservation ticket. I took several copies.”

 

Han Woohyun looked at the reservation ticket I gave him and then shook his head.

 

“I’d like to receive something other than this in return.”

 

“….?”

 

Han Woohyun put down his spoon and leaned on the table.

 

“I’m curious. The reason you like that sea so much.”

 

“Mhm?” 

 

“I feel like you only listen to other people’s stories and don’t talk about your own.”

 

Uh…I don’t think so either.

 

When I talk to guests, I inevitably end up speaking from my own experience.

 

Although I can’t talk about myself directly.

 

Guests are guests, and I am the hotel owner who listens to their stories and provides them with the best rest.

 

But right now, this guy and I have a relationship between a guest and a boss.

 

I hesitated and then opened my mouth.

 

“Dad said he had been to the sea in Yeongchun-myeon once. It was so hard at the time… He said he walked along the beach endlessly. I couldn’t remember when it was, but now that I think about it, it was after my mother died. He must have been on a raid to the countryside and stopped by on his way to see me.”

 

I thought back to Dad’s expression when he told me that he had been walking along the beach. 

 

Dad had the kind of relaxation of a person who swam back from a boggy depression.

 

That kind of thing made Dad look infinitely tough.

 

“What was the most difficult thing for my Dad at that time? Now that I’m an adult, I think it was me.”

 

“…That…” 

 

“Aren’t I just imagining things the way I want? No. Around the time I entered high school, I saw my Dad’s diary where I kept his belongings. That’s what it says there. ‘Can I raise such a small child by myself? I am an orphan, and I have long memories of receiving proper parental love. When I was young, I only remember being beaten by my elder relatives and having a hard time meeting bad adults. Will I be able to raise this child properly? Even if I die, Junghyo will be alone now. We only have each other’. Dad was worried about me even in that difficult situation.”

 

If I look at the timing, Mom passed away in the same year that Dad was walking on the beach in Yeongchun-myeon, and Dad was thinking about such things on this beach.

 

It wasn’t just that he was having a hard time because he missed Mom, he was having a hard time thinking about his future with me. 

 

I thought I wouldn’t have been able to do that if it were me.

 

I still missed Dad, and I didn’t have the strength to escape from the past and plan for the future.

 

I just struggle because it’s too much to accept the fact that I’m alone.

 

“But it was around that time after he went to the sea. Dad’s diary has changed a little. Then, in my Dad’s diary, it was written like this. ‘Our Junghyo started not to tell me what happened with her friend. I’m embarrassed. A world is being created for this child that I can’t access. Even if I don’t die in Dungeon, I think I’ll have to admit that one day I’ll have to step out of my child’s world. Because this child’s life belongs solely to this child. Alone. The word alone is a very strong and beautiful word. I will become the person who protects the world in which you will one day live alone. Junghyo-ya.’”

 

I saw Han Woohyun. 

 

“After seeing that diary, I really needed the courage to live alone. When I was so scared of being alone, I thought I had to come see this sea. That’s why I came down.”

 

As I finished telling this story, Han Woohyun’s expression became mysterious.

 

I know.

 

Of course, it would feel strange.

 

Because—.

 

“…Was your father an orphan?”

 

“Mhm. Be grew up by staying at his relatives’ homes and getting beaten up.”

 

My dad’s story.

 

It’s very similar to Han Woohyun.

 

Han Woohyun’s expression hardened.

 

I felt like I knew it right now.

 

The reason why I was scared of Han Woohyun.

 

When I look at Han Woohyun, I feel a sense of déjà vu. 

 

“I don’t want to be the person who gives you a hard time, Woohyun.”

 

Han Woohyun bit his lip at my words.

 

He spoke like someone had something stuck in his throat.

 

“You are the one who gives me strength, not the one who gives me a hard time.”

 

“But I…” 

 

For a moment, I felt like I couldn’t breathe.

 

I thought it was really okay now.

 

I thought it was already a thing of the past.

 

That’s why I brought it out…

 

Why is my heart so frustrated?

 

“…Because I think my dad went out on such a dangerous raid to protect me… It’s just that I… Still sometimes…” 

 

I clenched my fists.

 

I wanted to come to my senses by relying on the feeling of my fingernails digging into my skin.

 

But I couldn’t come to my senses until the end.

 

If I had come to my senses, I wouldn’t have said such a stupid thing.

 

“I’m afraid of being someone’s something, Han Woohyun.”

 

Confessing my fears.

 

That was really the worst.

 

At that moment.

 

A hot hand caressed my cheek.

 

Before I knew it, my cheeks were filled with tears.

 

Han Woohyun clapped his lips for a long time, as if he wanted to comfort me. 

 

For a very long time.

 

How long has he been like that?

 

Han Woohyun finally opened his mouth.

 

“…I see.” 

 

“….?” 

 

What. I sobbed and looked at him.

 

“Are you done?” 

 

Anything like persuading me or telling me not to be scared—.

 

“You don’t have to do anything you’re afraid of. Because I can do all that. You just have to come to me every now and then and take a break.”

 

Ah.

 

I realized at that moment.

 

What I just did.

 

That’s… taking a break.

 

So I just took a break.

 

Just as Lim Sehwan got a good night’s sleep in the hotel room, and the guild members took a shower and rolled around on the sheets. 

 

I’m taking a break now too.

 

During this short time while I was telling my story to Han Woohyun.

 

I said it with a cracking voice.

 

“You’re… really… going to be my hotel… You really did.” 

 

At that moment, a window appeared in front of me.

 

! Error! To prevent emotional disturbance of the ‘hotel owner’, mind communication with ‘VIP guests’ is blocked.

 

! Error! The penthouse is closed to prevent the emotional turmoil of the ‘hotel owner’.

 

Huh? 

 

Wait a moment. 

 

! Error! Without closing the penthouse… the quest… proceeding

 

The letters began to rumble strangely.

 

A contradiction occurred between status windows.

 

Why is this happening?

 

It was then.

 

Quest ‘I Hope the Hotel Owner Has a Good Night Too.’

 

—Have a good night.

 

—Completion Rewards: 10p EXP, Market Gold 10G

 

…? 

 

This status window punk. 

 

What are you doing? Right now.