[Random Instance – “Fair Hotel” successfully loaded.]
[Instance Difficulty: D]
[Number of Players in this instance: 5]
[Instance Character Allocation…]
[Instance Character: Guest A]
[Character Overview: King-size bed, Jacuzzi, a top-floor night view, and more—I simply don’t want to leave this place!]
[Customs clearance conditions: Survive in the hotel for one week.]
[I wish you good physical and mental health and happy gaming.]
As the last line of text gradually faded away, Xu Yintang opened his eyes and was already in the lobby of the hotel. He had changed his clothes and had a suitcase beside him, looking like a tourist out for a trip.
“Hello, I’ve been waiting for a long time.” The receptionist put the room card in front of him with a sweet and friendly smile.
“Your room is Room 2213 on the 22nd floor. It is directly accessible from the two elevators on the right. The restaurant and bar are on the second floor. All three meals and afternoon tea are provided for free during your stay. In addition, the hotel’s gym, spa, KTV, and other facilities are also open around the clock, and you can use them for free by swiping your room card.”
It sounds very good. The quality of life is much better than the last copy. It is a user experience that is worthy of being a member.
Xu Yintang nodded, indicating that he understood, and inquired about the locations of various entertainment facilities. He obtained a hotel map from the front desk and heard the receptionist say, “If you need room service, you can dial 000 for the front desk, and we are at your service 24 hours a day.”
“Finally, thank you for choosing Fair Hotel. We wish you a wonderful and comfortable day.”
“Thank you,” Xu Yintang glanced at the receptionist’s name tag, “Miss Anna.”
The receptionist, named Anna, looked at the cold and handsome face of the customer in front of her, and her smile became even sweeter and more friendly. “No problem, you can always find me if you need anything. I’m available anytime.”
Xu Yintang thanked Anna politely, stored the room key card, and looked around at the environment. The lobby was decorated very luxuriously with white marble floors, colorful crystal chandeliers, and a spiral staircase leading to the second floor. A subtle fragrance and soft background music created an elegant and warm atmosphere.
The large wall clock on the wall pointed to half-past four. In the elevator hall a few meters away, there were several people. When Xu Yintang saw them, they waved to him to come over.
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Xu Yintang walked over with his luggage, and his gaze swept over the other people. There were two young girls who were unconsciously holding hands and hiding behind the young man who spoke first, their faces showing nervousness and confusion. The middle-aged man in his thirties or forties was constantly wiping the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, and his eyes were wandering left and right, sighing from time to time.
Xu Yintang knew why they were so anxious. He hadn’t seen this instance mentioned in the forum, and he guessed that the other players hadn’t either. In other words, they had no information about this instance.
One of the downsides of relying on information and strategy sharing was that many players became increasingly dependent on the advantage of foresight brought by information strategies. Once they encountered a blank instance where they knew nothing, they were very likely to panic even before the official start, as if they had seen a flood or a fierce beast.
In such a situation, even basic information communication was difficult, and all they could do was try to calm down their teammates.
The young man who spoke first was planning to do just that. He appeared relaxed and calm, introducing himself while making a joke, “Everyone calls me Xiao Qing. Well, I have a sister at home who is a doctor. My brother-in-law is named Xu and he’s a scumbag. You’ve probably heard of him, right? He made a vow of eternal love and abandoned his wife and child to enter a monastery…”
His words were clearly nonsense, except for the first sentence, but Xu Yintang responded with a smile and used an alias, “Call me Sugar.”
Well, YinTang, Sugar… Xu Yintang’s naming skills were as consistent as ever.
“Oh, oh!” Xiao Qing playfully turned his head and beckoned to the girl in the white dress behind him, “Tiantian, is this your relative? Hurry and call him ‘brother’.”
Tiantian blushed and glared at Xiao Qing, then looked at Xu Yintang and became even more embarrassed, not daring to speak. Xiao Qing didn’t mind, and he pointed to the other girl next to Tiantian, “This is Huahua. They’re all playing a blank instance for the first time. Sigh, the two of us have a tough mission.”
A blank instance refers to a scenario with no prior information or strategy, and from Xiao Qing’s way of speaking, it was clear that they were all starting with no information. In such a case, most players would become disoriented and overwhelmed, making basic information communication difficult. That’s probably why he called it a “blank instance.”
Huahua held Tiantian’s hand and patted it soothingly. She was feeling extremely uncertain right now, but at least their new teammate looked young, kind, and handsome. Xu Yintang’s presence had a calming effect. Huahua took a deep breath and nodded in Xu Yintang’s direction, indicating, “Please take care of us.”
The last middle-aged man didn’t wait for Xiao Qing’s introduction and spoke up on his own, “Just call me Old Wang. I’m in the renovation business, and I can handle physical work.” Old Wang spoke with a bit of an accent.
He had dark skin, and rough hands, clearly indicating that he had been doing outdoor labor for a long time. He spoke awkwardly to Xu Yintang and the others, “I don’t know much about other things, so I’ll rely on you young people to organize.”
“Hello,” Xu Yintang reached out to shake his hand, and he could feel that Old Wang was genuinely nervous. His hand was damp and sticky from sweat.
“All right, we’re all here now. Let’s quickly go upstairs,” Xiao Qing said, pressing the elevator button. He continued, “A blank instance is nothing to worry about. After all, all instances start as blank ones, right? We’ll stick together, and we’ll be fine. Come on, let’s take a deep breath together. We finally get to stay in such a nice hotel, let’s not waste our energy on being nervous.”
Xu Yintang nodded in agreement, “In my last instance, I could only sleep on the floor. I was busy all night and didn’t even have time for a meal.”
He was indeed not nervous at all, and he was looking forward to experiencing the spa and KTV in this instance. He was even wondering if they’d serve cola for dinner, or maybe hamburgers and fries would be available.
“Right, right!” Xiao Qing animatedly spoke up, “Let me tell you all! I was once in a jungle setting! The jungle was everywhere! I had to survive in the wilderness! Eating bark and bugs every day, my goodness… I’ve never suffered like that in my life!”
He spoke with enthusiasm and exaggeration, instantly lifting the somber atmosphere. Tiantian and Huahua couldn’t help but laugh, and Old Wang was reminded of some unpleasant experiences, so he sighed heavily. “That’s right,” Old Wang mumbled, “Some places are even worse off than our village.”
“So!” Xiao Qing raised his arms and cheered, “In this instance, we must eat and drink well! Enjoy it to the fullest! We can’t let this lousy game take advantage of us for nothing!”
Xu Yintang suggested, “Let’s go to our rooms first, check our personal items and luggage, and inspect the rooms for any suspicious clues. It’s around 4:30 now, so we’ll gather at 5:30 to exchange information and plan our actions after a brief discussion.”
For now, he wanted to give his teammates, who were panicking and unsure about what to do, something to focus on. Then they could analyze and plan their actions based on the specific situation. Xu Yintang looked at Xiao Qing and asked for his opinion, “Is that okay?”
Given the current situation, it was evident that Xu Yintang and Xiao Qing would be the ones to discuss and make decisions regarding this instance.
“No problem!” Xiao Qing gave him a thumbs up and added, “If we encounter danger, just shout my name. I have very sharp ears. As soon as you call my name, I’ll know immediately.” He wiggled his ears in front of everyone, extending them into long pointed ears and then pressing them back to their original shape.
*Ding.*
As he spoke, the elevator reached the 22nd floor, and the slowly opening elevator doors revealed dim shadows and an inexplicable chill. The corridor lights were dim and yellowish, casting indistinct shadows in the corners. The thick carpet underfoot muffled any footsteps, and it also swallowed up other sounds in the corridor. The entire 22nd floor was silent, and even their heartbeats could be heard clearly.
The sudden silence made everyone, who had only just relaxed a little, tense up again. They hesitated to step out of the elevator, as if they expected a monster to jump out of the corridor at any moment.
“It’s okay,” Xu Yintang took the lead and stepped out of the elevator. He turned to Xiao Qing and said, “Let’s get them to their rooms first and try to avoid leaving anyone alone.”
It wasn’t that there was any danger in being alone. Xu Yintang was confident in his intuition when it came to that, considering his years of experience in the hospital. However, looking at the state of their other teammates, if they were left alone in a room, they might start scaring themselves even though there was nothing to be afraid of.
“Sounds good,” Xiao Qing understood Xu Yintang’s meaning. “Tiantian is in 2201, Huahua and Old Wang are in 2232 and 2237. Shall we each take one?”
“Sure,” Xu Yintang nodded. “I’m in 2213. How about you?”
“You’re in room 2212, right across,” Xiao Qing pushed Tiantian toward Xu Yintang. “You two can stay together, and Old Wang and I will accompany Huahua. Hmm… shall we meet in my room later?”
Where they gathered hinted at who would have more leadership in the group. Xu Yintang didn’t mind, and Xiao Qing was willing to take the main responsibility. After a moment’s thought, Xu Yintang suggested, “If you don’t mind, would it be okay if we all stay together tonight? That way, we can take care of each other, and we can all get some rest while taking turns to keep watch…”
He was mainly addressing Tiantian and Huahua, as he wasn’t sure if the female players might have any objections to this. In a hospital, he had seen female patients get hysterical when they saw a man even if he was just passing by.
“Sure, that’s a good idea,” Tiantian was actually thinking the same thing, and she nodded eagerly as if worried that he might change his mind. “What do you think, should we all stay together these three days? I never dare to stay in a room by myself when I’m traveling.”
Huahua added, “I think it’s safer to stay together.”
Among their four teammates this time, besides the cute and soft-spoken Tiantian, the other three men seemed reliable – clean-cut and with respectful gazes. They didn’t leer at her or Tiantian. Both Xiao Qing and Xu Yintang remained calm and composed, which suggested they had confidence in their abilities and were ready to take charge if needed. Even though Old Wang seemed a bit nervous, he assured them that he could handle physical tasks, indicating that he had the combat capability of an adult male. And then there was her…
Huahua contemplated the battle configuration of her team. She thought about the wolf repellent spray, first-aid kit, and baseball bat in her system backpack. Suddenly, the anxiety and uneasiness that had been pressing on her chest since entering the instance lessened slightly.
Although they didn’t have any information or strategies, and they didn’t have the unwavering rules she had adhered to in the previous instances, the road ahead didn’t seem entirely hopeless.
“Okay, it’s settled then! We’ll sleep together tonight. If monsters show up, we’ll deal with them swiftly,” Xiao Qing said enthusiastically. “By the way, when we came up earlier, I heard the chef say they have fresh Boston lobsters and king crabs for dinner! What time does dinner start? We can’t miss this!”
“6:30, it’s perfect for us after our discussion,” Xu Yintang replied. “There aren’t many guests in the hotel, so you won’t miss your share.”
Information and clues wouldn’t disappear, and neither would the lobsters and king crabs.
What Xu Yintang was more concerned about at this moment was where to get food for the two kids. The hotel was completely clean and devoid of any food items, and the kids were drooling in front of the players.
Xu Yintang remained composed, calmly discussing with the others what they needed to do next. Xiao Qing was equally composed, planning the evening like a real vacation, from enjoying a lobster and crab feast to spa, sauna, and singing at the KTV.
He was full of confidence and didn’t seem to pay any attention to potential danger. The two types of composure collided in such a way that the other members of the team had an inexplicable illusion that perhaps this instance was also…
Not as challenging as they had thought?
Author’s Note –
A luxurious hotel vacation!
Big beds! Bathtubs! Breathtaking night views!
Boston lobsters! King crabs!
Wishing everyone a great time on this vacation [thumbs up]
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
No ML in this instance 🙁
SEAFOOD!! 🤤
Thank you for the chapter! <3
Lol can’t waitgo see their faces when Xu yintang brings out his babies( ꈍᴗꈍ)
Thank you for the chapter
I’m getting American Horror Story: Hotel vibes….
This instance is dreamy so far…
My intuition tells me that there’s something about Xiao Qing that we should watch out. Especially since he mentioned that his “ears are so good that he could easily hear anything”. T his can be a flag that someone would probably scream sooner or later, and if he does not respond, then it would be sus. But if he’s actually an ally, then I’d be glad.
Anyway, why am I overthinking?
I wonder if the food will be rotten but they can’t tell or something like that, where everything seems nice becuase they are hypnotized or something 🤔🤔🤔 can’t wait to see!!
omg that seems like something Xu Yintang may notice and just think is normal XD but at the same time, he’s super aware of how to act normal. So even if it may be ‘normal’ to him, he’d know it isn’t the same ‘normal’ for others
Chilling in hotel
Thank you for your translation 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
I am so happy that atleast by this game our mc is able to experience more of the outside world and indulge and discover more things.
it’s a level D.. so it won’t be that simple? but the other one was a E and others said its close to being an A so i don’t know… what level do these go up to?
Xu Yintang is more sociable than I thought he would be. considering his childhood environment, I would’ve thought he would have difficulty acting normal around others. but then, that wouldn’t be the way of UF protags^^;
Ha ha ha…..