Chapter 84
Chapter 84
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 84
Chapter Title: Adaptation, Photos
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Molrang Park was divided into four main sections.
The first one was the greenhouse zone, which visitors encountered right after entering the gate.
“Hoo... It's nice and warm.”
This was the area where guests were expected to spend the most time.
That was why setting the perfect temperature was essential!
After much painstaking deliberation, the temperature inside the greenhouse had been set to 24 degrees.
It consumed a bit more mana stones than anticipated—
“It's perfect, right? Feels just like LA weather.”
“Yeah, doesn't it?”
But in exchange, it elevated customer satisfaction to the highest level, so it was all good.
The main attraction in this ideal outing spot of the greenhouse zone was quite simple.
“Hey, kids, come here!”
It was the monster experience zones, divided by section.
Pudding Slimes, Mini Golems, and even Kendarts.
There were only three types for now, but honestly, it felt sufficient.
This was the only place where civilians could interact with monsters in the first place.
“Ehehe...! That tickles if you pet me like that!”
It wasn't some heartless zoo blocked off by fences.
The real appeal of Molrang Park was going beyond just looking at the monsters—you could have skinship with them.
And all of this was included in the admission ticket.
‘This alone pulls back the full ticket price.’
Just this would draw tourists from around the world, no doubt.
It would surpass those bland skyscrapers and become Korea's new landmark.
My shoulders were already swelling with pride.
Honestly, shouldn't the country give me another commendation?
It was obvious that hordes of people would flock to Korea just to see Molrang Park.
“But have you decided how the extra content will work? You're charging separately for those, right?”
Ha Yeong asked, lounging on a giant Pudding Slime in pure bliss.
But it didn't seem like she was asking out of genuine curiosity. Her body was stretched out all loose and melty, and her eyes were totally glazed over.
Well, those giant Pudding Slimes really were like drugs.
“Up we go...!”
So I lay down next to her and opened my mouth.
“I've passed the basic details to the Baekya Guild Leader... and she said all the staff training is done based on that.”
“Already? That's fast.”
“Yeah, so there shouldn't be any big issues with running it. Plus, I can control all the monsters myself, so no worries there.”
“Right.”
There were five paid experiences planned.
Starting with performances like the Pudding Slime Circus, all the way to simple arm-wrestling with Mini Golems.
‘If the response is good, I can add more...’
I planned to summon new monsters if needed later.
Of course, the star attraction made it plenty for now.
Kuuoooooo!
Just lift your head a bit, and you could see Mir soaring freely through the skies of Molrang Park.
That's why we'd gone to the trouble of building the greenhouse with glass.
They say seeing something sparks desire.
The sight of a flying dragon was bound to stir up romance in anyone's heart.
‘Who could resist dragon riding?’
It had even passed official safety certification.
Just in case, we'd fitted Mir with a saddle, and there was a solid rental service for Molrang padded coats to fend off the cold.
“Hey...!”
Hop!
“Let's go now.”
“...Already? I wanted to lie here longer.”
Ha Yeong let out a deep sigh of reluctance. She looked like she had no intention of getting down, completely buried in the squishy surface.
“Quiiick...ly!”
I grabbed her arm and strained with all my might to pull her down.
‘...Not easy.’
My current body couldn't handle the weight of an adult woman.
Ha Yeong was a bit taller than average, so there was an inevitable size difference.
“Pfft...! Saebyeok, you keep doing the cutest things on purpose, huh? Makes me wanna bite you for real.”
“......”
I-is that how it was?
I'd just acted naturally, but did it come off as adorable to others?
While I wrestled with this inexplicable inner conflict, Ha Yeong giggled and slid down from the slime.
“Come on, let's hurry.”
She casually took my hand, and my face heated up so much I couldn't meet her eyes.
Anyway.
We headed to the western end of the greenhouse zone.
There were a few container-like structures there.
Nothing fancy—just break rooms for the staff.
Behind them was a large prefabricated warehouse for storing monster byproducts.
I'd swing by once a week on Molrang Park's closing day to collect them all.
Use them to craft items from the monsters and sell them as souvenirs.
Talk about killing two birds with one stone.
Feeling satisfied, I entered the automatic door on the opposite side of the containers.
Whirr!
“They did a great job here too.”
This was where Baekya had built all the auxiliary facilities.
Among the restaurants and item shops lining the area, the most eye-catching was, of course—
[Dragon Meat Specialty Shop]
Molrang Park's secret weapon, right in the center of the building.
It was a safe bet this would be the most popular spot.
Dragon riding was pricey and might scare some people off...
‘But skipping dragon meat? You'd be missing out big time.’
Man, just thinking about it made my mouth water.
Even though I ate dragon meat two meals a day without fail, it never got old.
That's how delicious it was.
It might even snag a Michelin two-star rating for real.
“So... does that mean we've seen everything? Wanna check out the hot springs too?”
“No. Quantum's building a resort there. We're not running it separately until that's done.”
“Right. And Quantum's doing the attractions too, yeah?”
“We'll start construction next week after opening...”
Hadn't they decided what to put in yet?
Well, taking it slow wasn't a bad idea. Even rushing, it would take at least three months to complete.
“But won't that make the elevators tricky? It's gonna be packed with people as it is.”
“Doesn't matter. Molrangtor will help out... So if we move all the materials in advance, it should be fine, right?”
Aha.
Ha Yeong nodded in understanding.
By the way, wasn't it about time she let go of my hand?
I wasn't a little kid, and it wasn't like I could get lost here.
“Have you checked everything now? Ready to head down?”
Okay, scratch that thought.
I'd completely forgotten we had to take the elevator again.
Even if she tried to let go, I wouldn't.
**
“Hi, Saebyeok. New long padding? It's so cute.”
Baekya Castle Studio.
Joo Haneul spotted me and waved with a mysteriously happy eye smile.
Was this long padding cute?
I'd just grabbed a top-ranked one from some online site.
Now she said that, I felt embarrassed to take it off.
Because underneath, I'd thrown on some sloppy casuals.
I'd come for modeling work, so maybe I should've dressed up more.
“...Hello.”
I peeked inside the long padding, then hunched awkwardly and bowed.
Yeah. No way I was taking it off before hitting the changing room.
......But seriously, the heating was cranked way too high. Maybe tone it down?
“Cold on the way here, right? There's a cold snap warning today. Wanna warm up a bit?”
“Uh...... It was chilly, yeah.”
“Wait a sec. I'll make coffee real quick... Oh, Saebyeok, you prefer cocoa, right? You like sweet stuff.”
“W-well...... Yeah, kinda.”
“Got it. Sit tight. Hey, Seon-ah.”
“Yes, Guild Leader.”
“Bump up the heater? Saebyeok's cold.”
“Sure thing~”
Whoa, no need to go that far.
It was already plenty—overflowing, even. I might start sweating soon.
Ding! Ding!
But the heater shot up two degrees in an instant.
“Here you go.”
Suddenly, an S-rank hunter's personally made cocoa was in my hands.
There was only one way to escape this situation.
“Um...... Are the clothes for today in the changing room?”
Gotta change quick.
“Yeah. Got your first outfit prepped inside. Change and rest up?”
“Yes. I'll do that.”
Great!
I dashed into the changing room.
The prepared outfit was a modified hanbok.
Perfect timing, since Molrang Park's opening was on Lunar New Year's Day. Planned to shoot promo pics in it and do some street hawking that day.
“Whew......”
Of course, it left me sighing. Damn, a skirt again.
The aversion had lessened since the first time.
Humans adapt, after all. After a few wears, it got better.
Rustle.
Still, a corner of my heart clung to that manly pride...
Snap!
Sigh. What could I do?
If I had to wear it, I would.
I'd always thought it: giving up makes it easier.
Rustle.
It was my first time with a women's hanbok style, but being modified, it wasn't hard to put on.
Yeah, definitely because it was modified.
No way I'd gotten skilled at women's clothes.
Swish!
I stepped out neatly dressed.
“Whoa, it suits you great!”
Click! Click!
No shooting had even started, but the shutter sounds poured in.
Everyone was eagerly snapping pics of me with their smartphones.
“......”
At this point, I didn't mind much. They weren't posting them anyway—just personal keepsakes.
“Saebyeok, what do you think? Starting right away might be tough, right? Rest 30 minutes first?”
“No. Let's do it now.”
Swallowing a wry smile, I stated my decision firmly.
Rip the band-aid off quick—why drag it out?
Finish fast, go home, and rest.
“Alright, let's do it.”
At Haneul's gesture, I moved straight to the green chroma key backdrop.
Pro model mode: natural smile and pose locked in.
“Perfect. Looking good. Ready—one, two~”
Click!
These days, the intense flashes didn't even sting my eyes.
Click!
**
Shooting break time.
While savoring the fancy dessert Haneul had specially prepared, I logged into the Molrangmol Gallery.
Tap tap tap.
Taking advantage of the perfect timing with no one else in the studio, for a quick dopamine hit.
[Molrangmol SNS Activation Prayer Day 28] [Poster: Han Saebyeok No.1 Fan]
We made an SNS
But Saebyeok hasn't posted
Even one pic
Impeach her! Impeach!
What the hell is this dereliction of duty ㅠㅠㅠ
“Oh, right.”
Come to think of it, I'd kept saying I'd post but got too busy and totally forgot.
Tap tap tap.
-DragonWantToRaise: ㅈㅅㅈㅅ ㅎㅎ;
ㄴ(Poster): Post right now or I'll show you what I can do
ㄴ(Poster): Every SNS refresh fills me with despair—my rage runs deep, so very deep
ㄴDragonWantToRaise: Eeeeek;;;;;
ㄴㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㄴNo but this is fucking hilarious
-DragonWantToRaise: Yeah the dereliction is pretty shitty tbh
Oof. Everyone's pretty pissed.
Any more delays, and it might turn into a UFC fight.
Come to think of it, I'd taken tons of pics today.
Time to upload a good one.
Squeeze.
Don't forget to add a note begging them to visit Molrang Park a ton.