Escaping the Mystery Hotel

Chapter 49: Intermission, Happy Interrogation Time

Chapter 49: Intermission, Happy Interrogation Time

[User: Han Kain (Wisdom)

Date: Day 19

Current Location: Floor 1, Corridor

Sages Advice: 2]

Haak haak

I woke up in immense dizziness.

What in the world was that just then? I met the Lord. And the Hotels announcement had been distorted, but in a way that was different from what happened inside the Animal Farm.

Looking back at the change inside the Animal Farm, it was pretty much the Hotel changing the title itself because we were heading to the next stage, the so-called Phase 2.

This time, the distortion was as if it had been hacked. It was definitely the first time this had happened.

Plus What exactly was it that I saw? The heavenly throne, and the owner of this world.

On top of that a cluster of golden light had been seeping into my body.

Light. Light. Light.

I could feel a storm of light raging inside my head. Holding onto my head with both of my hands, I shivered.

That was when someone held me by my hand.

I dont know what happened, but dont think about anything for now.

Ahri You made it out.

You probably have no idea what I went through. I was going to punch you again as soon as I left the room, but I guess you had your own share of troubles.

Someone else also held onto my hand as a rather refreshing feeling swept past me. It felt as if I had dumped my head into cold water as the headache slowly went away.

Oh my. What did you do there? Is this another function of the bracelet?

What are you going to do after knowing that, Ahri? Songee asked Ahri with a cold voice while letting go of my hand.

Thank you Songee. But Im also curious. What did you do to me just then?

It wasnt much. Your senses, I should say? They were slightly distorted so I put them back to order. Im not a doctor so it might not be perfect though.

I can assure you thats incredibly more amazing than being a doctor.

After the headache settled a little, I stood up and looked around and saw everyone including Songee and Ahri looking at me with worrisome looks on their faces.

Everyone quietly headed back to Room 105 as if they were conscious about my headache.

Even on the way back, I suffered from a spasmodic headache and disorder and Songee had to help stabilise my mind on repeat.

How long did I have to suffer like this, I wonder?

A doubt appeared in my mind when we were almost back at Room 105.

Was everyone else okay? It might be a bit late for this, but didnt everyone else go through painful deaths as well?

Are you guys okay? Seungyub might be fine because he was brainwashed, but Jinchul-hyung and Songee, for example, had painful deaths right?

Honestly, rebutted Jinchul-hyung. Its more puzzling for me to see you in so much pain.

What? Are you okay, hyung?

Think about everything weve gone through until now. Each and every one of those memories were horrendously painful, and it wouldnt be surprising if it was already haunting us a trauma. But considering that, everyone is usually normal so I was under the impression that the Hotel automatically got rid of traumatic emotions from us.

I agree with what Jinchul said, Eunsol-noona added. No-one has said anything about it until now, but dont we all feel the same way? Even when I die in a vomit-inducingly horrible manner, it feels like its not me that experienced it as soon as I leave the Hotel room. It gave me the feeling that I was just reading a book.

Of course, its definitely not a happy memory or anything and I would rather not look back at it, but Ive never had any serious symptoms like you, Kain.

I think I can add something.

It was Ahri who then opened her mouth.

It wasnt surprising at all. The best people to ask in regards to these supernatural events would be either Ahri or Grandpa Mooksung.

The Administration has talked to survivors of the Hotel a few times, and they all said the same thing as Jinchul-oppa and Eunsol-unni. No matter how horrible a thing happens inside, those experiences all appear like simple arrangements of letters immediately after leaving that place, and theres no trauma at all.

Firstly, I was born in the Hotel.

Her first statement was already dumbfounding enough to make everyone speechless.

My mother had been chosen by the Hotel a long time ago, and she gave birth to me here. Ah, please dont misunderstand she wanted to give birth to me. And while growing up here I earned several powers, escaped and came back.

You might ask, Why did you come back to this ridiculous place? and that leads to the 2nd point. I want to release my mum from the Hotel. If possible, resurrection; if not, then I would at least love to release her from the circulation of pain and give her peace.

Lastly, you already have an idea on what my Blessing is, right? Im sure everyone knows what hypnosis is. It has several effects related to the mind, and I need to use my blood to manifest a stronger effect. We have someone here who drank my blood twice already, so he should know what Im talking about.

I think thats pretty much it. Any questions?

I get the first and the second part. I wish you the best, and hope you save your mother, said Songee. But the third one needs more explanation. I clearly remember you flying in to grab me by the neck. If Im not mistaken about the meaning of hypnosis, then there shouldnt be anything related to flight there.

Lets just say that I have some secret measures myself.

Why are you ending it yourself without answering my question?

Then what. Are you going to explain everything to us every time you learn how to do something new with the bracelet? Back then when you healed Kain, thats not something you told us about, is it?

Why are you suddenly shifting the topic to me? I wasnt intentionally hiding it. Im still learning about the bracelet in real time while using it so thats why I couldnt

In the first place, Ahri cut off her words. Why should I tell you all of my abilities? Have I intentionally threatened you or anything until now?

Kwang!

WAAAITT! Songee, Ahri. Both of you, be quiet for now! Were not trying to fight here. Lets talk about all the things that need to be shared for us to easily trust each other thats the premise behind our conversation.

Please dont forget. This Hotel is a hell and we are 8 crew members on the same ship. Its hard for us to escape from this hell even when we group together, so what are you trying to gain by fighting each other?

Silence befell the dining table after Eunsols shout.

Kuhum. What a chilly atmosphere. Firstly, let me apologise to Miss Songee because Ahri went a bit over the top there. I hope you dont misunderstand Ahri might be hiding something, but that is definitely not because she wants to harm you or anything.

Our Administration is an organisation that does have a lot of secrets, and the abilities of us agents are included in those secrets.

If you find it hard to trust us, then please trust the Administration. Ever since the Great Calamity, we have been doing our best to settle the confusion after all.

Let me say something as well. Jinchul opened his mouth. In the grand scheme of things, I understand what Eunsol-noonim is saying. We definitely cannot fight here, but it is hard to build trust when everyone has secrets. I believe you need to talk a little bit about yourself as well, Sir Mooksung.

Right. Thatll make it easy for me as well. Like Ahri, I will talk about who I am, what my goal is and what my powers are.

I wasnt born in the Hotel like Ahri, and Im just a normal person who somehow ended up working at the Administration.

My objective is also very straight-forward. Im under the command of the Administration. I dont have any personal goals like Ahri my objective is the objective and purpose of the Administration.

After finding out that the Hotel had the power to stabilise reality, the Administration has sent us inside. I have no idea whether that is an Inheritance or a Blessing, but my goal is to somehow gain access to that.

A power to stabilise reality? What is that?

I told you I have no idea. Im not hiding anything. The Administration doesnt know either. Ill just tell you that we had a prophecy saying that it would be incredibly valuable for us.

Somehow, it feels like we are getting more questions the longer we hear from you.

And as for my abilities, let me be honest with that as well. I have none. None except for the communication tab that you all know about.

Unlike with Ahris case, everyone immediately nodded their heads. Eunsol opened her mouth.

Honestly, that was what I was thinking as well. Back in the School when I was working with sir, I have been observing you quite a lot.

A young lady was stalking me, huh. How embarrassing.

Especially on the last day, I saw you die in a single second when the enemy was pointing a gun at us, and seeing that made me think, Ah, I see. He has nothing.

Thats a bit sad. Youre telling me the reason you are not suspicious of me is because I am incompetent.

Can you please stop twisting my words?

If I can explain myself wait, this is a bit strange! It feels like Im explaining about my incompetency. Anyway, let me tell you that it is in fact very rare even inside the Administration to have someone with special abilities like Ahri. Most are just normal people that have received adequate training, who know more stuff than others.

Uhmm. That was when Seungyub opened his mouth. Theres something Ive been wanting to say for a while now.

What is it, Seungyub?

Kain-hyung is looking weird.

In response, the gazes that had been focused on Ahri and Mooksung until now due to the torrent of information finally headed to Kain.

At the end of their gazes was a boy who was ambiently giving off light with his entire body.