Welcome to Dungeon Hotel Chapter 245

239. Please confirm the reservation for the year-end party~!

 

The Demon King tried to chat with me several times after that.

 

System

 

A new chat room is activated.

 

Title: ‘Are you really not taking the quest?’

 

‘Former Hotel Owner’ has been invited to the chat room. 

 

‘Hotel Owner’ has been invited to the chat room.

 

‘Hotel Owner’ has left the room.

 

But my answer was the same.

 

System

 

A new chat room is activated.

 

Title: ‘Let’s talk’

 

‘Hotel Owner’ has been invited to the chat room.

 

‘Hotel Owner’ has left the room.

 

Same—

 

System

 

A new chat room is activated.

 

By: ‘ㅇㅇ’

 

‘Hotel Owner’ has been invited to the chat room.

 

‘Hotel Owner’ has left the room.

 

Same again.

 

Former Hotel Owner.

 

He’s really pissed off right now.

 

Serves him right. 

 

In fact, it wasn’t just because of Christmas that I decided to close the chat room with the Demon King. 

 

‘I need a hint.’

 

What on earth does the damn Demon King want to confirm through me?

 

I know that the reason the Demon King keeps issuing this foolish quest is to determine whether humanity is a world that deserves to be destroyed. 

 

That means he is hesitant about destroying humanity. 

 

But this is a bit strange. 

 

Usually, the gods of destruction in movies, dramas, or myths focus on ‘destruction’ itself. 

 

They love the act of ‘destruction’ itself, which causes damage that is broken, damaged, and cannot be restored.

 

But the Demon King asked me if I wanted to know whether the human world truly deserves to exist. 

 

It sounds like the Demon King once had a great disappointment in the human world. 

 

That disappointment led him to make such an extreme choice, yet it sounds as if there are regrets and lingering feelings about that decision. 

 

Then, to find a way to trigger the demon king’s regrets and lingering feelings, I need to identify what triggered his choice in the first place. 

 

Well, for example, is he extremely angry at seeing humans pollute the Earth? 

 

Or perhaps he was disappointed by how, after breaking away from monarchy, the industrial revolution led to capitalists rising above workers, creating a strong power dynamic among themselves.

 

Is he a nature-friendly god? A revolutionary? Or just a crazy guy? 

 

It means I need a bit more time to explore further.

 

‘Christmas was a great excuse.’

 

With Christmas just around the corner.

 

I continued to avoid the Demon King’s contact and began to carefully examine the ‘Book of Memories’ left by Merlin Gray from beginning to end in order to explore. 

 

* * *

 

‘…There’s nothing.’

 

I didn’t have high hopes, but the information about the Demon King within Merlin Gray’s memories was fragmented at best. 

 

‘That lunatic finally fell. That’s the thing—those with high expectations end up being the most disappointed.’

 

‘Wasn’t it a mistake from the start to make him the head of the Black family?’

 

‘I should have realized when the Black family declared themselves the guardians of the world. They’re just too passionate. They work so hard as if there’s no tomorrow. That’s why they burn out. Life is about YOLO. They should enjoy a bit of a hotel vacation too…’

 

First of all, the Demon King’s family name is Black. 

 

And the Black family was the guardian of the world. 

 

The family that once stood as guardians of the world worked tirelessly day and night to protect it, and the current Demon King, who was the most passionate among them, took over the family. 

 

Apart from that, there was Merlin Grey, enthusiastically playing *Detroit City*, Merlin Grey dedicating himself to hotel management, and Merlin Grey sneaking into other hotels as a guest just to observe their operations… 

 

Hotel Owner 

 

You really only lived in hotels.

 

Former Hotel Owner

 

So that’s how it became a five-star hotel. You’re jealous, right? 

 

If you say something like that in this situation— 

 

I’m jealous.

 

It’s clear that they have more staff, more rooms, and much better facilities than we do. 

 

Former Hotel Owner

 

If you’re jealous, then hurry up and build your own five-star hotel. 

 

Merlin Grey teased me and leisurely disappeared.

 

I was angry, but there was a more urgent matter.

 

“Should we use this tree? Or that tree?”

 

“Is it okay to use this for the replacement uniform?”

 

“Ah. wait! Geumdong! That hat is different from what the boss mentioned last time!” 

 

The problem is the interior decoration of the hotel, which was specially prepared for the Christmas season.

 

The idea to decorate the hotel in preparation for Christmas came from Hunter Kang Miyeon, who had been promoted to general manager—along with a salary increase. 

 

The reason was that there were so many people who booked Christmas parties and year-end gatherings at Yeongchun Hotel and Dungeon International around Christmas, so it would be good to have the hotel give off a Christmas vibe. 

 

In some ways, it was only natural that the hotel would be decorated to give off a Christmas vibe in December.

 

People want to have special experiences during Christmas and the end of the year. 

 

That’s why many people plan their trips and gatherings for December. 

 

In such cases, the hotel should be a place that gives off a special feeling, not just a place to rest. 

 

If a hotel is meant to feel like home for guests traveling from afar during regular times, then during the holiday season, it should offer a distinctly different experience in dining, sleeping, and dressing, creating an atmosphere that feels special and festive.

 

And the first step to that is design.

 

The outfit of the bellboy who warmly greets guests as they arrive in front of the door desk, filled with excitement for Christmas. 

 

A Christmas tree brightly illuminated as you enter the lobby. 

 

A restaurant decorated with a display case full of Christmas cakes, elegant tablecloths different from usual, and adorned with beautiful candlesticks and candles. 

 

The red quilt on the bed, socks on the bedside table, and cute ornaments when you enter the room. 

 

Although only a few visual elements were considered, people get excited when they see each of those things. 

 

Unlike the usual hotel stay, guests feel a sense of wonder as if they have been invited into Santa’s home.

 

Moreover, it goes without saying how well the colors red and green complement the hotel’s design. 

 

There must be dozens of movies or commercials that combine the keywords “hotel” and “Christmas.” 

 

That’s why I’ve been thinking deeply about Christmas design. 

 

Last year, I was so focused on expanding the hotel that I missed the chance to create a proper Christmas atmosphere, which was disappointing. However, this year, since the hotel has grown significantly, I truly want to provide our guests at Yeongchun Hotel with a magical and special experience. 

 

As a hotel owner, it’s a matter of profit, but we’re currently facing ‘human extinction.’   

 

‘This quest will definitely be difficult.’

 

And of course, if the quest fails, the penalty of “human extinction” will follow.

 

Didn’t Spinoza say that even if the Earth were to end tomorrow, I would plant today’s apple tree? 

 

Even if the Earth were to end next year, I would still celebrate this year’s Christmas. 

 

If this might be the last one, I want to give our guests the best Christmas experience even more. 

 

To the best of my ability.

 

‘The problem is that this power is beyond my reach.’

 

I frowned in front of countless design-related questions.

 

I actually have a poor sense of beauty.

 

I’m not a creative or artistic person at all, so I have no idea how to do anything that would please the eyes of others. 

 

“Is this it or this it?”

 

Geumdong asked, pointing to a hat decorated with Rudolph ears and a hat with a simple wreath decoration. 

 

Geumdong wanted the former, while Toto next to him wanted the latter.

 

“Hoteliers should be dignified!”

 

“No, hoteliers should be cute!”

 

“That’s just because you want to be cute!”

 

“Tch. How did you know?”

 

I raised my hand to stop the two spirits from arguing as I heard Geumdong’s grumbling voice. 

 

“Neither this one nor that one.”

 

“Yes?” 

 

 “Yes? Did I hear you wrong?”

 

Yeah. I am a person with a poor sense of beauty. 

 

However, my lack of a sense of beauty and deciding on the overall concept and managing the interior of the store are two different issues. 

 

And the concept I have decided this time is—

 

“Let’s do this.”

 

I picked up the soldier doll that was on the table I was sitting at. 

 

The concept of the hotel I have decided this time is ‘retro’ and ‘toy.’ 

 

This Christmas, our hotel will transform into a dollhouse where little toy soldiers await the adult guests.

 

After I explained this design concept to the two spirits and the general manager, messages from the reserved guests started flooding in on the tablet spread out on the table. 

 

Kim Junsoo

 

Hello>_<

 

I am the president of the <S.S.S. Grade Jung.hyo Fan Club>. 

 

Is it possible to put up a banner in the banquet hall?

 

Starting with a familiar question from a baby Junghyo fan, 

 

Kang Sojin

 

Please confirm the reservation for the Hanwoon Guild year-end party~!

 

Hong Seongoh  

 

Can my family come with me?ㅠㅠ I wonder if it’s a nuisance.

 

A memorable guest,

 

Choi Minji 

 

Hello. Please confirm the table for the high school reunion. Oh, by the way, I’m the boss’s friend.

 

My high school classmate,

 

And—

 

Min Kangjin

 

I’m the one who reserved the table at the banquet hall. Can I request a song?

 

By the way, I’ll sing it.

 

Even the Millennium Idol.

 

Min Kangjin

 

I’ll use this carol as the song request.

 

 

To think that Millennium Idol is performing on Christmas Eve.

 

As soon as I sent Min Kangjin a message saying, ‘Of course it’s okay,’ things started to get worse.

 

‘Mining’ uploaded a video of himself practicing Christmas carols at Dungeon Hotel on SNS—

 

Congratulations! Your reputation has increased by 1,000, and you’ve achieved the achievement ‘All I Want for Christmas is Yeongchun Hotel.’ Would you like to claim your reward?

 

Congratulations! Your reputation has increased by 2,000…

 

Congratulations! Your reputation has increased by 5,000… 

 

With an incredible increase in reputation, all three branches of Dungeon Hotel were fully booked.