Welcome to Dungeon Hotel Chapter 150

146. Dad, I’m a Ranker. 

 

Surprised to see my contemplative expression, Dad halted his attempt to punch Minhyuk and looked perplexed by the intervention of the hotel’s power. He seemed even more embarrassed because he didn’t know that I was controlling the hotel.

 

“I didn’t know. The fact that the hotel’s power is linked to you…”

 

“You have no choice but to not know. You didn’t even know I had awakened.”

 

Dad looked confused at my answer, but thanks to this, the tension between Uncle Minhyuk and Dad was relieved.

 

The two of them distanced themselves, and I went up to the lounge to have some coffee, trying to alleviate the feeling of mana exhaustion.

 

Meanwhile, something continued to stand out—the numbers floating above the heads of Uncle Minhyuk and Dad.

 

30%

 

25%

 

This is the rate of the two people’s satisfaction with the hotel.

 

The numbers drastically decreased just by being in the same space as each other. 

 

Look at it now.

 

29%

 

24%

 

First of all, I think being apart will help progress the quest.

 

Fortunately, Dad checked out of the hotel with Uncle Junsoo that evening.

 

“Dad will be back.” 

 

“Mhm.” 

 

Dad had just completed a brief investigation at the Hunter Association and was about to undergo an inquiry by the British Central Government.

 

It was heartbreaking to see Dad, who hadn’t even had a proper rest, immediately heading out for an investigation. However, even this was made possible thanks to the consideration of Uncle Junsoo, the Korean Hunter Association, and Jan Schultz 

 

“Thanks to you coming out wearing even a Paladin helmet to draw attention, things went smoothly. Was that your plan all along?”

 

Uncle Junsoo asked as he packed his bags and left. 

 

“Well, kind of…. I thought if we had to come out anyway, it would be better for all of us to come out together.”

 

Actually, if it was just because of Dad’s injury, maybe all five of us didn’t need to come out together to the entrance.

 

However, seeing how the situation unfolded, I felt relieved that all five of us came out together to the entrance. 

 

From the time I watched the live news broadcast around the world with my father until now, there was a lot of noise around the world with speculation about the return of Korea’s first S-Class Hunter, who had disappeared, and the ‘S-Class Paladin’ who was with him. 

 

This was after Jan Schultz held a press conference with the Korean Hunter Association, saying, ‘We requested support from Korea, and four Korean hunters cooperated with the exploration team to clear the dungeon.’ 

 

However, the existence of the raid team that cleared the EX-Class dungeon, which was said to possibly become a catastrophe for Europe, seemed somewhat out of place. Moreover, with the added fact that the missing S-Class hunter was rescued and returned, numerous conspiracy theories continued to spread. 

 

And the place where those conspiracy theories gather and flow is the ‘Mara Cult’.

 

The reason was that this incident had something in common with the Witness of Salvation incident that took place in Korea.

 

The sudden creation of a large dungeon. Abnormal energy surges after creation. And above all else…the appearance of the ‘Paladin’ from South Korea.

 

The appearance of the Paladin wearing a white helmet sparked curiosity even abroad.

 

Hunter Hwang Misoon, Hunter Lee Semyung, and Hunter Han Woohyun are all S-Class hunters, and Lim Sehwan being an assistant to Hunter Hwang Misoon provided enough reason for his presence there. 

 

However, it’s not with the ‘Paladin’.

 

Given that the identities are unknown and are regarded as urban legends in South Korea, it’s only natural that there are plenty of speculations being thrown around like baited hooks. 

 

Did you see that? This video.

 

(ENG) Unable to resist sharing the story of encountering a Paladin while dungeon raiding on DunTube…!

 

The latest version even has English subtitles added by the translator. Check it out.

 

But haven’t you often heard the word ‘salvation’ mentioned here?

 

Oh, it’s from ‘that’ religion. If you can call it a religion.

 

-What do you mean by religion? Have you read all of Georg Schulze’s papers? The Mara Cult is nothing more than a ‘business’ created by Georg Schulze to use the Demon King to corrupt monsters around the world and take away the power of hunters. If the British central government fails to summon Georg Schulze even after fully discovering the connection with the Mara Cult through this investigation, history will repeat itself again. 

 

Public opinion has been quite radicalized.

 

Unlike South Korea, which felt burdened by investigating the Witnesses of Salvation and the Baekho Guild, the British central government swiftly summoned Georg Schulze. 

 

Thanks to Aunt Heeyoung, we were able to steal information from C&M. 

 

However, the main reason for the difference in the situation between South Korea and the UK was that a “German” interpreter, involved in the events in the UK, was linked to a guild created “in the United States.”

 

This had the potential to lead to conflict between countries.

 

Therefore, public opinion became more radical, and the investigation was able to proceed step by step in line with it.

 

‘Now, if even Dad starts testifying about what he’s seen in the other world…’

 

Wouldn’t a proper investigation into C&M be carried out?

 

“I hope that those who deserve to be punished will be punished.”

 

When I spoke to Uncle Junsu, his eyes became sharp for the first time. 

 

“Of course. How dare he think of using hunters from around the world as ‘resources’? I can’t just leave it alone.” 

 

At times like this, I can feel the charisma of Uncle Junsoo as well. 

 

“You’ll soon have to undergo an investigation as well. With many people inquiring about the existence of the Paladin to the Association, it’s necessary to take some time to organize our position.”

 

“I’m prepared for it. Um…”

 

I hesitated and continued talking.

 

“I actually… it seems like my rank has increased a bit.”

 

After saying a little bit… I looked at Uncle. 

 

At the same time, Dad joined the conversation.

 

“Are you talking about the Hunter level?”

 

“Mhm.” 

 

“You know… I’m a bit worried about you running this kind of hotel. It’s already surprising that you’ve awakened, but to have your power linked to a hotel connected to dungeons is concerning.”

 

Dad spoke carefully. It was a similar reaction to Uncle Minhyuk.

 

Just as I was thinking that, Uncle Minhyuk, who was drinking coffee in the lounge and trying to control his mana exhaustion, intervened. 

 

“Junghyo is not a child anymore. You won’t be able to say that if you stay in this hotel for one more day.” 

 

…! 

 

Such words come from Uncle Minhyuk’s mouth. I felt like I had discovered a new side of Uncle Minhyuk in just a few hours.

 

“It’s still dangerous.”

 

Dad responded, and at the same time, both of their satisfactions dropped sharply.

 

20%

 

19%

 

Ugh… As a hotel owner, it hurts my heart too much.

 

I quickly responded to calm things down.

 

“It’s not dangerous. My rank has really increased a lot now.”

 

“Increased? But isn’t it not so easy for ranks to go up like that? You were in F-Class when you first awakened, right?”

 

“Mhm… but now…” 

 

Actually, the level has risen a little bit.

 

It was a strange situation not to go up.

 

Because I had defeated countless S-Class and A-Class monsters in the EX-Class dungeon, the hunting success window appeared before my eyes like a festival. 

 

You’ve gained 2,500 EXP for contributing to the hunting of ‘Corrupted Knights (S)’.

 

You’ve gained 2,500 EXP for contributing to the hunting of ‘Corrupted Knights (S)’.

 

You’ve gained 2,500 EXP for contributing to the hunting of ‘Corrupted Knights (S)’.

 

You’ve gained 1,500 EXP for contributing to the hunting of ‘Corrupted Noble (A)’.

 

The use of the term “contribution” likely indicates that the explosive gunfire wasn’t solely my doing.

 

“Oh, really? Then could it be that our Junghyo has reached B-Class now~? Our Junghyo Junghyo~” 

 

In front of Uncle Junsoo’s cheerful voice, I hesitated and opened my mouth. 

 

“I think… I’ve become A-Class.”

 

“….?”

 

As soon as I finished speaking, the smile disappeared from Uncle Junsoo’s face. 

 

Dad’s face showed a hint of concern, and I could sense Uncle Minhyuk being surprised from behind. 

 

It’s somehow burdensome, but it’s true!

 

The current status of my status window is like this.

 

Name: Lee Junghyo

 

Title: Heart Sniper, 3-Star Hotel Owner, Savior of Another World (NEW!)

 

Class: Hotel Manager (Hidden) (Lv. 70)

 

Skills: Housekeeping (B), Front Desk (A) (NEW!), Hotelier’s Eye (A), Mind Communication (B)

 

Stats: Stamina 47, Strength 47, Agility 50, Intelligence 51, Luck 28

 

…An A-Class hunter who’s unstoppable.

 

With my level and stats significantly increased, along with the title “Savior of Another World,” I was also granted a skill upgrade voucher.

 

I’m not even a returnee from another world, so what does “Savior of Another World” mean?

 

It is an unknown system.

 

You have acquired the title “Savior of Another World” and received a skill upgrade voucher.

 

Would you like to use the skill upgrade voucher?

 

Y / N

 

When I first saw this window, I had a lot of thoughts about what skill to choose. But after taking a heavy blow from Uncle Minhyuk’s S-Class attack, I immediately upgraded the Front Desk skill.

 

The sudden surge of anxiety might have stemmed from feeling somewhat complacent about safety in the hotel.

 

With two A-Class skills and A-Class stats, there was a high possibility that my ranking would significantly rise next year. 

 

Uncle Junsoo held my shoulder and asked. 

 

“A, are you sure? A-Class? Really A-Class?”

 

“Uhm…” 

 

With these stats, realistically speaking, I’d be in the middle range of A-Class, wouldn’t I? 

 

“Yes.” 

 

Uncle froze as if he had been hit hard on the back of the head.

 

“You’re an A-Class now…? But weren’t you in the F-Class last year?”

 

Dad’s voice even trembled.

 

“That’s right.”

 

This damn status window is making me grow up so much.

 

Maybe it will be in the top 50 rankings next year?

 

Usually, people from the top 50 in the country are considered ranker…

 

Dad, I’m a Ranker. 

 

As the hotel owner.