Chapter 105
When the man’s footsteps came to a halt in front of the elevator to hell
He could still feel the presence of a certain fox right behind him.
‘She really followed me all the way here, huh?’
…What a terrifying creature.
He had assumed she’d give up if he ignored her, but—
Too naive.
Who would’ve thought she’d stubbornly chase him to the end?
If this kept up, he’d be dragging her along for the rest of his client meetings.
Annoying.
This was his last chance to shake her off.
His steps paused before the decrepit elevator.
After a brief silence.
He injected irritation into his voice.
“Customer, do you really intend to keep followi—?”
…Huh?
The presence of the fox that had been right behind him.
Was gone.
The fox girl who had been dogging his steps just moments ago had vanished.
Had the sensation of being followed just been his imagination?
If it was all in his head—
Well.
Good.
It felt like a weight had been lifted.
His mood lightened considerably.
As he turned back toward the elevator, ready to meet the next client—
Swish—
!
Inside the elevator, a certain fox with gleaming crimson eyes and a fluffy tail wagged excitedly, waiting for him.
[So, Master, where are we going next?]
So that’s where she went.
‘…Crafty little fox.’
……
The moment he saw those sparkling, innocent eyes—
He knew.
He had stepped on a landmine.
No—not just any landmine.
A tank mine.
The stress he thought he’d escaped came rushing back with a vengeance.
If he was already doomed—
Might as well give up.
No point wasting time.
His new goal, finish the remaining client meetings and get out as fast as possible.
Thud—
He stepped into the elevator with the fox.
But.
He had forgotten one crucial detail.
This was the first time he’d ridden this death trap with another person.
And right now, the bigger threat wasn’t the fox—
It was the elevator itself.
CLUNK—
!!
No joke.
He genuinely thought today would be the day he died.
*****
-█ow ██ing.
As always, the low-quality voice crackled through his skull.
…Thud.
While he staggered out onto the fourth-floor hallway—
[This is my first time coming up to the fourth floor!]
—the fox girl bounced around with boundless energy.
Just moments ago, she had been afraid of bright lights and terrified of scaring humans.
‘Traitorous little—!’
Seeing her handle the elevator from hell so effortlessly filled him with inexplicable betrayal.
Clutching his trembling thighs, he forced himself forward.
[Master, you always interact with so many ghost stories, don’t you?]
[As your disciple, I’ll learn everything I can from you!]
He tuned out her enthusiastic chatter.
His focus was on the next room number.
<444>
The room he needed to visit now was Room 444.
Thud—
As he walked, the fox’s footsteps trailed behind him.
[Master.]
“……”
[Master?]
“……”
He kept his mouth shut.
But she was relentless.
Twitch!
Her pointy ears perked up right in his face.
[Master, can’t you hear it?]
Hear what?
The only thing in his ears was her voice.
He was about to dismiss her as delusional—
[There’s been a ringing sound for a while now.]
“…What?”
His steps froze.
Ringing?
He had to confirm.
“Are you serious? Since when?”
The informal slip was unintentional.
Her reply.
[Ever since we got to the fourth floor… You didn’t notice?]
Since the fourth floor?
He hadn’t heard a thing.
His gaze locked onto her ears.
Then—
GRAB!
He seized her shoulders.
[M-Master?! Wh-What’s wrong?!]
Flustered, the fox girl’s face turned red as he leaned in closer—
[……]
Squeeze!
She shut her eyes tight, as if bracing for something.
But.
What came next wasn’t what she expected.
“My one and only disciple… you’ve done well.”
[!!]
He praised her.
Holding her shoulders firmly, he poured on the compliments.
She deserved it.
Swish-swish-swish—!
Her tail spun like a propeller.
Seizing the moment, he deepened the act.
“My precious disciple…”
[Y-yes, Master!]
Her eyes sparkled with devotion.
Perfect.
Time to strike.
“There’s something I need you to do for me.”
Adopting the tone of a wise mentor, he stared into her soul.
[A-anything, Master!]
In this master-disciple roleplay—
His request was simple.
Clink.
He placed the key to Room 444 in her palm.
?
[…Master?]
She stared blankly at the key.
Then—
Thud.
He handed her something else.
A book.
The same one she had bought earlier.
She knew what it was.
And now—
“Handle the client for me.”
[……Huh?]
“Don’t think of it as a mere request. Consider it… training.”
[……….]
She stood frozen, staring at the key and book in her hands.
Meanwhile—
He smiled brighter than ever.
“Well then, I leave it to you. My one and only disciple.”
With that—
He escaped.
For the first time, his steps felt light.
Behind him—
The fox girl’s gaze remained fixed on the distant horizon.
******
He followed the sound of the ringing, speeding past countless rooms.
He had already passed Room 444.
By the time he reached Room 478—
Brrrring—!
‘Found it!’
The fox had been right.
Between Room 495 and Room 496—
A ringing payphone awaited.
Tears welled up.
This was the moment.
Brrrring—!
The obnoxious tone assaulted his eardrums.
Taking a deep breath—
Brrr—
Click.
He lifted the receiver.
The first voice on the other end:
[Please enter the number you wish to dial.]
Carefully, he turned the rotary dial.
-666-6666
The call connected instantly.
[Hello. This is SPA Customer Service. Please select your desired service.]
[For quality assurance, this call may be recorded.]
When the AI voice spoke—
He already knew which option he needed.
3. Facility Information.
“…Three.”
[Please state the facility you wish to inquire about.]
No hesitation.
There was only one thing he wanted.
“The room where wishes come true.”
…Gulp.
His breath hitched.
[I will now provide you with the room number.]
Almost there.
He waited for the next words.
Please.
Just say it already.
……Then.
The voice on the other end spoke.
[The room number is—]
[F o u r. F o u r. F o u r. F o u r.]
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