MTLNOVEL Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 222
“I didn’t make a promise, but I got an invitation. He asked me to come hang out at the tavern.”
Han Woohyun hesitated for a moment before answering me. A goblin invited you to the tavern for no particular reason? I don’t think he’s that kind of guy… ‘No. He’s definitely that kind of guy.’ Because the goblin is a guy who’s crazy about playing. “Are you going to go then? If the goblin calls?” “….” Rather, what was surprising was this answer. Han Woohyun nodded without hesitation. “I should go.” Why, though? With Han Woohyun’s personality, it doesn’t seem like he’d enjoy hanging out with goblins. Whatever it is. It was better to tell him that we were going to the goblin’s tavern before the goblin got angry. “Okay. Then is the first of next month okay?” “Let’s go together?” “Then you were planning to go alone?” “N, no… it wasn’t like that.” Of course. The goblin is my guest. I said quickly as I watched angry curses flying into the goblin’s chatroom. “Then I’ll make it the first day of next month.” Hotel Owner Okay. Then please make a reservation for the first day of next month. The answer came immediately. Purified Goblin King Reservation? What about reservations? Just come. Hotel Owner What do you mean ‘just’? In the hospitality business, reservations are the most important thing. Are you not even managing the reservation log? This time, the answer came very late. Purified Goblin King Is that something… I have to do? I knew you’d do this. I added with a slightly smug thought, imagining the Goblin King’s flustered reaction. Hotel Owner Oh, by the way, I have a few food allergies, so please make sure to exclude those from the breakfast preparation. Purified Goblin King ? Hotel Owner Why are you flustered? I’m the guest now. Purified Goblin King ?! Why are you the guest! You’re coming to help me with my work! Hotel Owner To help you with your work, I first need to figure out what you lack as a guest. Purified Goblin King I, is that so? Hotel Owner Of course? “Why the expression…” Han Woohyun, seeing me momentarily speechless as I focused on the chat window, tilted his head in curiosity. “Are you that happy?” Han Woohyun’s brow furrowed. “Happy? Uh…Me?” I trailed off for a moment and then just admitted it. That’s right. This is the perfect reversal of roles. Of course, when I made a promise with a goblin, I agreed to help the goblin’s business in exchange for the goblin’s help— Hotel Owner I don’t like meat, so please prepare as much seafood as possible. Also, I’m sensitive to bedding, so I don’t think I can use blankets with embroidery or rough textures. Now that things are like this, I can’t stand it. Black Consumer, I’ll try to be one. As I was feeling satisfied, the goblin, overwhelmed by the flood of my messages and unable to keep up, remained silent for a while before suddenly sending a message. Purified Goblin King But the room that meets the conditions you just mentioned is the only one available. Is that okay? Huh? * * * The detailed discussions about Dungeon International took place in a meeting attended by the manager, Kang Miyeon, and the hotel owner, Lee Junghyo. Kang Miyeon flew to Kyoto for this discussion. Dungeon International is operating diligently as an international sanctuary for hunters, and both the Japanese government and the International Hunter Federation have confirmed their mutual promise to provide support and investment for its success. For Junghyo, it was merely a confirmation of what had already been discussed through the contracts, Watanabe, and Kim Junsoo, but for Miyeon, it was quite a shock. On the way back to the ryokan, Miyeon asked Junghyo while organizing what she had heard in the conference room in her head. “Are we… becoming an international hotel?” An international hotel? Right after she got a job at Yeongchun Hotel, her mother had secretly expressed regret. ‘But you worked at a large company in Seoul. You were the pride of your mother, but now you’re divorced…’ ‘What does divorce have to do with it! I told you that I’m suited for hotel work too? Hotels are companies, so they need marketing, and being a manager at a hotel is very similar to marketing.’ ‘What kind of company is this small hotel in the countryside? It’s good to be treated like a civil servant, but—’ No matter how much the Hunter Association treats her like a civil servant, it’s true that the prestige is lacking. After all, parents tend to become more ambitious when it comes to their children’s affairs. She understood. And Miyeon also slightly agreed with that sentiment. It was never about being ashamed of Yeongchun Hotel. On the contrary, that’s precisely why she wanted to grow Yeongchun Hotel with all her strength. That’s why she showed more passion for external businesses like advertisements and home shopping. Miyeon worked more passionately than ever, recruiting guests—S-Rank Hunters—and negotiating with partner companies. There were many times when she worked overtime alone and came up with ideas, even though no one told her to work overtime. Though her body was tired, she felt proud. It felt like Miyeon was growing along with Yeongchun Hotel. Finally, Miyeon felt delighted as she watched her mother play a home shopping program on the TV in the Yonggung restaurant, which featured Miyeon’s face 24 hours a day. She wondered if this was what it felt like to work at a startup and see the company grow— ‘Now, it’s close to a proper small business.’ Honestly, it’s not at a scale that can be compared to large corporate hotel chains with multiple franchise branches. However, the Dungeon Hotel has a special position as a hotel for hunters, so it’s definitely not just a motel like before. ‘You achieved this in less than 3 years.’ She couldn’t help but feel surprised. Then Junghyo asked. “Ah, right. Have any press releases about Dungeon International been published so far? I heard they were going to be released, but I’m not sure about the reactions…” “The reaction?” Junghyo nodded with an embarrassed face. Lee Junghyo was stuck at the ryokan for a whole week, being confined by her father and Han Woohyun as a punishment for collapsing and then going around the hotel. She spent the entire time resting. She walked around the area a bit, but she can proudly say that she never left the 1km radius of the ryokan. Of course, it’s not that she had her phone taken away, but she did have a few calls with Miyeon during that time, though they barely talked about work. ‘I would just ask about how she was doing and since the manager was busy, the calls would end quickly.’ While Junghyo was thinking that way, Miyeon took out a tablet PC from her leather messenger bag. “I thought it might be helpful, so I scraped important responses and articles.” Even scraping? As expected. Our manager— Junghyo admired Miyeon’s abilities but was a bit concerned that the perception of dungeon hotels in Japan might have worsened. Originally, the scariest thing about doing business in a foreign country is the sentiment of the local people. Human nature has an instinctive hostility toward outsiders, so even a small incident can damage a company’s image. “The response was… hmm… it wasn’t very good at first, but…” It wasn’t good, as expected. “After all, it’s like handing over the ownership of a Japanese dungeon to a foreign business.” “Yes, that’s right.” “But now…” Has it been somewhat offset? While Junghyo was thinking that way, a tablet PC was suddenly thrust in front of her. Title: Dungeon Management has finally done something! Did you see the article? (Link) It’s said that the hotel owner who took over the dungeon ownership has signed a contract with the Dungeon Management Agency. They plan to open the first international branch of the dungeon hotel in Kyoto, with half of the guests being regular customers and the other half being hunter guests. It’s said that the dungeon will have a healing room where hunter guests can rest, and regular guests will also benefit from the healing powers. It is very expensive for regular guests to just stay there, but it seems like they can go and have a cup of coffee on special days. A cynical yet quite favorable article about the Dungeon International Hotel branch. The public opinion is that Dungeon Management did something. ‘I kind of expected it, but that’s fortunate.’ With a sense of unease and not entirely reassured, Junghyo asked. “I guess there were a lot of articles about it, right?” “Haven’t you seen the articles?” “Yes.” Junghyo had little time to check her phone because Han Woohyun and Lee Semyung kept taking her to local restaurants and cafes in turns. Even if she had, she probably wouldn’t have thought of looking up articles in Japan. The long-awaited break was quite pleasant. “There were so many…” Kang Miyeon spoke with a subtle expression and then opened a new document. A review of a new hotel coffee shop in Kyoto If I had to sum it up in one line, it would be ‘the taste that makes you want to resign.’ I have decided to resign today to pursue my long-time dream of traveling the world. This is, therefore, my final manuscript. Thus, there is no exaggeration in this article. …? Dungeon International Experience (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) …The little ghost latte art, the clean interior, and the unique feel of being in a dungeon hotel were all great, but the best part was definitely the service. From the moment I entered the hotel until the moment I left, everything I needed was provided right when I needed it. Anyone who has been to a busy coffee shop knows that it’s common to feel like staff forget their minor requests. But at Dungeon International, such things never happen. Not a little ghost, but a cat… The first branch of Dungeon International Hotel. It provides the best service not only to hunters but also to the general public. That’s why we would like to introduce Dungeon International as one of the 30 hotels you must visit before you die. “Ah, by the way, the company that published this final article often releases ‘must-visit restaurants before you die’ series and similar lists. It seems like our hotel will be properly featured in their next publication. They’ve already contacted us directly. Are you available for an interview?” Miyeon looked at Junghyo with a more professional face than ever. “…Yes, I am available. But are there really this many positive articles?” Looking at Junghyo’s surprised eyes, Miyeon felt a strange feeling. She didn’t do it on purpose? It was very wise for the boss to let the reporters wait in front of the store when Dungeon International opened. Usually, hotels invite reporters to their openings and spend on promotional costs to get articles written, but Dungeon International managed to obtain promotional articles naturally, without any expenditure on marketing They were so good at sales. All the guests—no, all the reporters—were satisfied, waiting for a while in front, enjoying a cup of coffee each, and leaving with no major complaints, even writing positive reviews about the hotel. Of course, there were articles that seemed to be trying to be neutral, but the trend couldn’t be changed. Public opinion was definitely on Dungeon Hotel’s side. And if it wasn’t the boss’ ‘plot’ that created that public opinion, then maybe it was purely— That woman with calm eyes looking at her tablet PC. It was that woman’s genuine intention that made Kang Miyeon discover the joy in her work. Back when Miyeon was in college, her business professor had said something like this. ‘Marketing doesn’t start with selling things, but with capturing people’s hearts.’ Perhaps the person instinctively doing that is none other than Junghyo. Kang Miyeon took out her phone and wrote a text message while thinking about that. Mom, I think I got a really good job. However, before pressing the send button, Junghyo returned the tablet PC, so the message had yet to be sent. “I’m glad to hear the response is positive. Honestly, I had prepared several plans for Dungeon International in case the response wasn’t good.” Her eyes, as deep as a black cat’s, stared at the bowl of udon in front of her. “What kind?” “Uhm…” As she listened to Junghyo’s continued words, Miyeon revised the text message she was about to send to the women’s association president. Mom, I think I’ll be busy for a while. But then Junghyo said this again— “So, I think Dungeon International will need a new manager. I already have someone in mind. Also, I’d like to add more staff to the Yeongchun Hotel and promote you to General Manager. What do you think?” Miyeon edited her text message again and— Mom. I got promoted. Suddenly, she looked up. “Huh? But at dungeon hotels, you can only hire staff who are permitted by the system, right? Doesn’t that apply to the third branch?” Junghyo responded to that as if it was a question she had been waiting for. “I think I’ve met someone who will help me hire employees.” Junghyo glanced at the semi-transparent system window floating in front of her. Would you like to recruit ‘Hashimoto Megumi (Non-Awakened)’ as an employee? Y / N Then she shifted her gaze and looked at a woman walking outside the glass window where she was sitting with Miyeon. Above the woman’s head, there was a window like this. Hashimoto Megumi (Non-Awakened) !Note! With the blessing of the <System>, it is possible to check the potential of the recruitable staff. Demon King Hey. 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