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Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work
Secretiv_Sorceress · saltgoblin & I_Love_Kim_Soleum
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A pop-up event for some 'modern fantasy' media I loved so much that I even took a precious day off work to attend. On that day, I ended up transmigrating as a character in that very fantasy world. As none other than a newly hired employee at a famous large corporation! A dream job with great benefits, an excellent salary, and even kind and... Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still gotta Work.
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Audio chapters (478) · 391–420
391
Chapter 391
Kim Soleum wakes up in the ruined manager's office of the Flower Golden Resort, having received a message appointing him as the new mascot of the Cheerful Theme Park. He realizes his combat suit has been modified by the 'ghost story' logic to look like a monstrous mascot. While attempting to decline the role using an ink bottle and quill, his hand moves involuntarily, writing requirements for resort operations and suggesting he scout nearby visitors. Kim Soleum discovers that the Daydream Inc. employees who were with him in the 'yellow piece' zone have also been transported here. He realizes that to escape, the group must become the first to ride three fantasy attractions and receive stamps from the mascot—which is now him. However, he faces a major restriction: as the mascot, he is physically unable to leave his designated zone. He attempts to lead the group toward the gate leading to the Blue Dream Waterpark, but the zone's rules prevent him from crossing the threshold. Realizing they cannot leave, he directs the employees back toward the office, deciding that the only way to escape is to successfully restart the resort's operations to make the attractions functional.
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6:41
Chapter 391
Kim Soleum wakes up in the ruined manager's office of the Flower Golden Resort, having received a message appointing him as the new mascot of the Cheerful Theme Park. He realizes his combat suit has been modified by the 'ghost story' logic to look like a monstrous mascot. While attempting to decline the role using an ink bottle and quill, his hand moves involuntarily, writing requirements for resort operations and suggesting he scout nearby visitors. Kim Soleum discovers that the Daydream Inc. employees who were with him in the 'yellow piece' zone have also been transported here. He realizes that to escape, the group must become the first to ride three fantasy attractions and receive stamps from the mascot—which is now him. However, he faces a major restriction: as the mascot, he is physically unable to leave his designated zone. He attempts to lead the group toward the gate leading to the Blue Dream Waterpark, but the zone's rules prevent him from crossing the threshold. Realizing they cannot leave, he directs the employees back toward the office, deciding that the only way to escape is to successfully restart the resort's operations to make the attractions functional.
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392
Chapter 392
Kim Soleum returns to the desk to find employment contracts in the drawer. To protect the employees, he uses the quill to edit the contracts, adding clauses that allow employees to safely return home or refuse actions that threaten their safety. He then confronts the Daydream Inc. staff. When they hesitate to sign, Kim Soleum's suit emits thick black smoke, exerting an overwhelming pressure that signals the danger of refusal. The harvest mouse employee, terrified, signs the contract using a nickname. The ladybug employee attempts to flee the group, but is immediately strangled by a rope—a consequence of trying to break away from the 'yellow group' rules. After the ladybug employee apologizes and signs the contract, Jang Heowoon also signs. Kim Soleum signs his own contract using an alias, causing the documents to burn into ash. The ashes form an ornate 'G' on the foreheads of the employees. Suddenly, the ruined office transforms into a glittering, luxurious golden corridor and a grand lobby, signaling the successful reopening of the Flower Golden Resort.
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5:34
Chapter 392
Kim Soleum returns to the desk to find employment contracts in the drawer. To protect the employees, he uses the quill to edit the contracts, adding clauses that allow employees to safely return home or refuse actions that threaten their safety. He then confronts the Daydream Inc. staff. When they hesitate to sign, Kim Soleum's suit emits thick black smoke, exerting an overwhelming pressure that signals the danger of refusal. The harvest mouse employee, terrified, signs the contract using a nickname. The ladybug employee attempts to flee the group, but is immediately strangled by a rope—a consequence of trying to break away from the 'yellow group' rules. After the ladybug employee apologizes and signs the contract, Jang Heowoon also signs. Kim Soleum signs his own contract using an alias, causing the documents to burn into ash. The ashes form an ornate 'G' on the foreheads of the employees. Suddenly, the ruined office transforms into a glittering, luxurious golden corridor and a grand lobby, signaling the successful reopening of the Flower Golden Resort.
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5:34
393
Chapter 393
The resort's document updates itself, noting that because guests are insufficient, the resort will begin temporary operations of the lobby and accommodations. Kim Soleum's body undergoes a transformation; he is now encased in a thick, soft, deformed cat-like mascot suit with branch-like horns. He manages to prevent the employees from being transformed into full mascot suits by writing a rule that they should wear formal uniforms instead. Kim Soleum discovers that he can manipulate the resort's reality by writing on the document, provided his actions support the resort's operation. He approaches the front desk and realizes he is restricted by rules: he cannot stamp guest wristbands before they have used an attraction. He has the employees sign the guestbook with nicknames to facilitate their stay. Kim Soleum realizes he must expand the resort to find three more attractions before sunset, when non-human entities will arrive as guests. To prepare, he begins writing the 'Flower Golden Resort Rules of Use,' establishing that the resort is a destination for guests with courtesy and class, and that no troublemakers are allowed.
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5:40
Chapter 393
The resort's document updates itself, noting that because guests are insufficient, the resort will begin temporary operations of the lobby and accommodations. Kim Soleum's body undergoes a transformation; he is now encased in a thick, soft, deformed cat-like mascot suit with branch-like horns. He manages to prevent the employees from being transformed into full mascot suits by writing a rule that they should wear formal uniforms instead. Kim Soleum discovers that he can manipulate the resort's reality by writing on the document, provided his actions support the resort's operation. He approaches the front desk and realizes he is restricted by rules: he cannot stamp guest wristbands before they have used an attraction. He has the employees sign the guestbook with nicknames to facilitate their stay. Kim Soleum realizes he must expand the resort to find three more attractions before sunset, when non-human entities will arrive as guests. To prepare, he begins writing the 'Flower Golden Resort Rules of Use,' establishing that the resort is a destination for guests with courtesy and class, and that no troublemakers are allowed.
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394
Chapter 394
In the restroom of the Flower Golden Resort, a ladybug-masked employee experiences intense anxiety, realizing they have been pulled into a 'ghost story' Darkness. They reflect on how the Security Team monster transformed into a mascot. Two Field Exploration Team staff members, a harvest mouse employee and another, enter to deliver the 'Flower Golden Resort Work Regulations.' These bizarre rules include instructions to politely inform the mascot of emergencies, keep uniform bowties for identification, and—most disturbingly—to split open one's skin to offer organs as complimentary service to guests. The ladybug employee, a supervisor, decides to observe the others to see how they react to breaking rules. He approaches Jang Heowoon (Bison mask), who offers a surprisingly optimistic view, suggesting the mascot might be 'considerate' for providing rules, despite Jang Heowoon's visible trauma regarding previous mascots like Magic Bunny. The ladybug employee decides to stay at the resort to increase his own survival chances.
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5:15
Chapter 394
In the restroom of the Flower Golden Resort, a ladybug-masked employee experiences intense anxiety, realizing they have been pulled into a 'ghost story' Darkness. They reflect on how the Security Team monster transformed into a mascot. Two Field Exploration Team staff members, a harvest mouse employee and another, enter to deliver the 'Flower Golden Resort Work Regulations.' These bizarre rules include instructions to politely inform the mascot of emergencies, keep uniform bowties for identification, and—most disturbingly—to split open one's skin to offer organs as complimentary service to guests. The ladybug employee, a supervisor, decides to observe the others to see how they react to breaking rules. He approaches Jang Heowoon (Bison mask), who offers a surprisingly optimistic view, suggesting the mascot might be 'considerate' for providing rules, despite Jang Heowoon's visible trauma regarding previous mascots like Magic Bunny. The ladybug employee decides to stay at the resort to increase his own survival chances.
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395
Chapter 395
The ladybug employee approaches the mascot at the front desk, requesting to use his ride ticket to stay at the resort. The mascot (Kim Soleum) permits this and assigns staff roles via a disembodied voice. Jang Heowoon is assigned as the assistant front desk attendant, the harvest mouse as a cleaner, and the ladybug employee is assigned to the room service phone desk—a position he finds terrifying. As the sun sets, the resort officially opens to the sound of music and children's laughter. Inside the suit, Kim Soleum reflects on his strategy: he assigned roles to minimize effort and shift responsibility, hoping the employees work sensibly without slacking too much. He notes a new requirement in the regulations: the resort must satisfy thirty guests to expand facilities. As the doors open, Kim Soleum prepares to greet the first arriving guests, who appear to be carrying souvenirs from other parts of the theme park.
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4:24
Chapter 395
The ladybug employee approaches the mascot at the front desk, requesting to use his ride ticket to stay at the resort. The mascot (Kim Soleum) permits this and assigns staff roles via a disembodied voice. Jang Heowoon is assigned as the assistant front desk attendant, the harvest mouse as a cleaner, and the ladybug employee is assigned to the room service phone desk—a position he finds terrifying. As the sun sets, the resort officially opens to the sound of music and children's laughter. Inside the suit, Kim Soleum reflects on his strategy: he assigned roles to minimize effort and shift responsibility, hoping the employees work sensibly without slacking too much. He notes a new requirement in the regulations: the resort must satisfy thirty guests to expand facilities. As the doors open, Kim Soleum prepares to greet the first arriving guests, who appear to be carrying souvenirs from other parts of the theme park.
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396
Chapter 396
The resort begins receiving guests, starting with a family that appears happy but is actually a group of corpses from a horrific accident. Kim Soleum assigns them a deluxe room. Jang Heowoon handles his duties with newfound enthusiasm after receiving a pat from the mascot. Guests pay using colorful plastic coins from the Cheerful Theme Park board game. A disruptive guest, a Magic Bunny balloon figure, demands a room where they can die; Kim Soleum denies the request based on resort regulations, and standard mascots drag the guest away. Meanwhile, at the Blue Dream Waterpark, two Field Exploration Team employees finish their tasks and attempt to leave. They are directed through a garden toward a massive, glowing hotel building—the Flower Golden Resort. They encounter a 'Special Lottery Event' board. Lee Jaheon (Section Chief Lee Jaheon) participates in the lottery and wins a Deluxe Room One-Night Accommodation Voucher, looking toward the brilliant lights of the resort.
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5:45
Chapter 396
The resort begins receiving guests, starting with a family that appears happy but is actually a group of corpses from a horrific accident. Kim Soleum assigns them a deluxe room. Jang Heowoon handles his duties with newfound enthusiasm after receiving a pat from the mascot. Guests pay using colorful plastic coins from the Cheerful Theme Park board game. A disruptive guest, a Magic Bunny balloon figure, demands a room where they can die; Kim Soleum denies the request based on resort regulations, and standard mascots drag the guest away. Meanwhile, at the Blue Dream Waterpark, two Field Exploration Team employees finish their tasks and attempt to leave. They are directed through a garden toward a massive, glowing hotel building—the Flower Golden Resort. They encounter a 'Special Lottery Event' board. Lee Jaheon (Section Chief Lee Jaheon) participates in the lottery and wins a Deluxe Room One-Night Accommodation Voucher, looking toward the brilliant lights of the resort.
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397
Chapter 397
The first day of resort operations is underway, though Kim Soleum (in his mascot suit) is struggling with an influx of terrifying, 'horror movie' style guests. These problematic visitors include entities requesting specific rooms, making bizarre religious claims, or exhibiting unsettling behavior. Kim Soleum notes that many of these troublemakers seem to originate from the nearby Magic Bunny Zone. He manages to intimidate a horrifying entity with empty eye sockets away from Jang Heowoon. During the chaos, a weasel-masked Field Exploration Team employee desperately seeks help from the ladybug-masked staff, claiming he is trapped and cannot return to the blue zone. Section Chief Lee Jaheon arrives, dragging the sobbing employee by the scruff of his neck. Lee Jaheon presents Kim Soleum with a lodging coupon, revealing that the Blue Dream Waterpark mascot has been distributing them as event prizes, raising questions about unauthorized distribution.
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4:30
Chapter 397
The first day of resort operations is underway, though Kim Soleum (in his mascot suit) is struggling with an influx of terrifying, 'horror movie' style guests. These problematic visitors include entities requesting specific rooms, making bizarre religious claims, or exhibiting unsettling behavior. Kim Soleum notes that many of these troublemakers seem to originate from the nearby Magic Bunny Zone. He manages to intimidate a horrifying entity with empty eye sockets away from Jang Heowoon. During the chaos, a weasel-masked Field Exploration Team employee desperately seeks help from the ladybug-masked staff, claiming he is trapped and cannot return to the blue zone. Section Chief Lee Jaheon arrives, dragging the sobbing employee by the scruff of his neck. Lee Jaheon presents Kim Soleum with a lodging coupon, revealing that the Blue Dream Waterpark mascot has been distributing them as event prizes, raising questions about unauthorized distribution.
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398
Chapter 398
After closing, Kim Soleum retreats to the administrator's office to settle the day's accounts, noting a revenue of 51 Cheerful Coins. He decides to use these coins to purchase high-quality amenities and bedding to maximize guest satisfaction, aiming to 'milk' the satisfaction levels to facilitate his eventual escape. He also implements a new rule: disruptive behavior is prohibited to ensure peaceful rest, allowing for room cancellations if guests disturb others. Later that night, Lee Jaheon stays in a baroque-style room. He notices the information guide updating in real-time with the new rule regarding disruptive behavior. Suddenly, a knock at the door occurs. Jang Heowoon, wearing his bison mask but dressed in a suit, enters the room. He nervously asks Lee Jaheon to work at the resort because they are short on staff. Lee Jaheon immediately accepts, causing Jang Heowoon to drop the welcome gifts in shock.
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5:37
Chapter 398
After closing, Kim Soleum retreats to the administrator's office to settle the day's accounts, noting a revenue of 51 Cheerful Coins. He decides to use these coins to purchase high-quality amenities and bedding to maximize guest satisfaction, aiming to 'milk' the satisfaction levels to facilitate his eventual escape. He also implements a new rule: disruptive behavior is prohibited to ensure peaceful rest, allowing for room cancellations if guests disturb others. Later that night, Lee Jaheon stays in a baroque-style room. He notices the information guide updating in real-time with the new rule regarding disruptive behavior. Suddenly, a knock at the door occurs. Jang Heowoon, wearing his bison mask but dressed in a suit, enters the room. He nervously asks Lee Jaheon to work at the resort because they are short on staff. Lee Jaheon immediately accepts, causing Jang Heowoon to drop the welcome gifts in shock.
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399
Chapter 399
The resort's staffing situation changes rapidly: Lee Jaheon is assigned to security, and Jang Heowoon is promoted to HR manager. Kim Soleum notes the irony that more staff are being hired simply to facilitate the escape process. Meanwhile, Employee Ladybug, driven by survival instincts, manipulates the weasel-masked employee into signing an employment contract by claiming staff members are the only ones who can leave. To boost guest satisfaction and 'bribe' them into staying quiet, Kim Soleum installs a giant 'Welcome Gift Capsule Draw' (gacha machine) in the lobby. The machine offers high-quality prizes and room upgrades to the top-floor suites. This 'giveaway-style' operation successfully charms guests and helps screen out problem guests at the entrance via a new 'Tranquil Rest' sign. However, just as Kim Soleum feels he has gained control of the resort for day two, an unexpected incident begins to unfold.
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5:00
Chapter 399
The resort's staffing situation changes rapidly: Lee Jaheon is assigned to security, and Jang Heowoon is promoted to HR manager. Kim Soleum notes the irony that more staff are being hired simply to facilitate the escape process. Meanwhile, Employee Ladybug, driven by survival instincts, manipulates the weasel-masked employee into signing an employment contract by claiming staff members are the only ones who can leave. To boost guest satisfaction and 'bribe' them into staying quiet, Kim Soleum installs a giant 'Welcome Gift Capsule Draw' (gacha machine) in the lobby. The machine offers high-quality prizes and room upgrades to the top-floor suites. This 'giveaway-style' operation successfully charms guests and helps screen out problem guests at the entrance via a new 'Tranquil Rest' sign. However, just as Kim Soleum feels he has gained control of the resort for day two, an unexpected incident begins to unfold.
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400
Chapter 400
As the theme park's business hours end, Kim Soleum (the mascot) reflects on the difficulty of recruiting staff. The closing process is interrupted when a blood-soaked, small figure bursts through the doors, dragging two broken corpses. While others like Jang Heowoon and Harvest Mouse are terrified, Kim Soleum is more annoyed by the figure's lack of etiquette and the mess left on the floor. The figure is revealed to be Supervisor Lee Seonghae, who has survived the night in the closed park. She offers a broken golden object as payment for work. Kim Soleum, adhering to his role as a mascot, offers an employment contract instead. Lee Seonghae notes the lack of a salary clause, prompting Kim Soleum to write in benefits: guaranteed accommodation and a future souvenir. Upon signing, Lee Seonghae's injuries and blood vanish, replaced by a clean uniform and mascot-style decorations for her broken limbs. Kim Soleum realizes the corpses of her teammates have become part of his domain and allows standard mascots to remove them. He gives Lee Seonghae a golden flower-scented candle to help her rest. After a successful first day with a 33/45 satisfaction rate, Kim Soleum reviews the expansion requirements: 3 employees and 30 satisfied guests. He decides to expand the resort by opening a spa, anticipating that this choice will lead to a massive increase in guests, the first death, and unforeseen events.
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4:22
Chapter 400
As the theme park's business hours end, Kim Soleum (the mascot) reflects on the difficulty of recruiting staff. The closing process is interrupted when a blood-soaked, small figure bursts through the doors, dragging two broken corpses. While others like Jang Heowoon and Harvest Mouse are terrified, Kim Soleum is more annoyed by the figure's lack of etiquette and the mess left on the floor. The figure is revealed to be Supervisor Lee Seonghae, who has survived the night in the closed park. She offers a broken golden object as payment for work. Kim Soleum, adhering to his role as a mascot, offers an employment contract instead. Lee Seonghae notes the lack of a salary clause, prompting Kim Soleum to write in benefits: guaranteed accommodation and a future souvenir. Upon signing, Lee Seonghae's injuries and blood vanish, replaced by a clean uniform and mascot-style decorations for her broken limbs. Kim Soleum realizes the corpses of her teammates have become part of his domain and allows standard mascots to remove them. He gives Lee Seonghae a golden flower-scented candle to help her rest. After a successful first day with a 33/45 satisfaction rate, Kim Soleum reviews the expansion requirements: 3 employees and 30 satisfied guests. He decides to expand the resort by opening a spa, anticipating that this choice will lead to a massive increase in guests, the first death, and unforeseen events.
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401
Chapter 401
Kim Soleum formalizes Lee Seonghae's contract by adding clauses for accommodation and a future souvenir reward. Upon signing, Lee Seonghae undergoes a magical transformation: her blood and injuries disappear, replaced by a neat uniform and decorative mascot-style buckles over her fractures. Kim Soleum observes that the corpses she was dragging have been integrated into his domain and are handled by standard mascots. He provides Lee Seonghae with a golden flower-scented candle to cure insomnia. Kim Soleum then reviews the day's performance: 33 satisfied guests and 62 Cheerful Coins. He notes the success of the 'social distancing' theme and prepares for expansion. He evaluates potential new facilities—restaurants, fitness centers, and swimming pools—but rejects them due to high risk. Instead, he selects the 'spa' to expand the resort. He acknowledges that this decision will cause the guest count to explode sevenfold, trigger the first death, and bring about unforeseen consequences.
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4:35
Chapter 401
Kim Soleum formalizes Lee Seonghae's contract by adding clauses for accommodation and a future souvenir reward. Upon signing, Lee Seonghae undergoes a magical transformation: her blood and injuries disappear, replaced by a neat uniform and decorative mascot-style buckles over her fractures. Kim Soleum observes that the corpses she was dragging have been integrated into his domain and are handled by standard mascots. He provides Lee Seonghae with a golden flower-scented candle to cure insomnia. Kim Soleum then reviews the day's performance: 33 satisfied guests and 62 Cheerful Coins. He notes the success of the 'social distancing' theme and prepares for expansion. He evaluates potential new facilities—restaurants, fitness centers, and swimming pools—but rejects them due to high risk. Instead, he selects the 'spa' to expand the resort. He acknowledges that this decision will cause the guest count to explode sevenfold, trigger the first death, and bring about unforeseen consequences.
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402
Chapter 402
On the third morning, Kim Soleum conducts a staff briefing. He triggers the reconstruction of the ruins into a golden glass greenhouse spa. To mitigate the extreme danger of the spa—which uses ingredients like 'vascular juice of bipedal primates'—Kim Soleum implements automation, using self-aware plants to perform massages so staff do not have to interact with the facility. He also invests revenue into high-quality bedding to keep guests in their rooms and minimize foot traffic. Kim Soleum assigns Lee Seonghae to the spa reservation desk and Weasel to the spa lounge cleaning. Ladybug, observing the assignments, realizes that Kim Soleum is assigning reliable staff to face ghost stories while giving 'useless' staff low-interaction roles. Ladybug becomes anxious about his own ranking and survival, vowing to make himself a 'passing group' member so the ghost stories judge him as safe. Meanwhile, Harvest Mouse expresses optimism about escaping in four days. The chapter ends as the new facility opens successfully, though Kim Soleum begins noticing strange phenomena.
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4:44
Chapter 402
On the third morning, Kim Soleum conducts a staff briefing. He triggers the reconstruction of the ruins into a golden glass greenhouse spa. To mitigate the extreme danger of the spa—which uses ingredients like 'vascular juice of bipedal primates'—Kim Soleum implements automation, using self-aware plants to perform massages so staff do not have to interact with the facility. He also invests revenue into high-quality bedding to keep guests in their rooms and minimize foot traffic. Kim Soleum assigns Lee Seonghae to the spa reservation desk and Weasel to the spa lounge cleaning. Ladybug, observing the assignments, realizes that Kim Soleum is assigning reliable staff to face ghost stories while giving 'useless' staff low-interaction roles. Ladybug becomes anxious about his own ranking and survival, vowing to make himself a 'passing group' member so the ghost stories judge him as safe. Meanwhile, Harvest Mouse expresses optimism about escaping in four days. The chapter ends as the new facility opens successfully, though Kim Soleum begins noticing strange phenomena.
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Chapter 403
On the fourth day of resort operations, Kim Soleum and Jang Heowoon notice a surge in strange, non-human guests, such as slime-like entities. This influx is driven by a 'ghost story network' where guests use coupons provided by the blue mascot to leave reviews, which then act as advertisements for other supernatural entities. Kim Soleum realizes the business is booming due to the synergy between the reviews and the new social distancing theme. However, the success comes with a cost: the requirements for expanding facilities have increased tenfold, requiring 300 satisfied guests and the performance of 'Mascot Ceremony Rites.' While the yellow mascot (Kim Soleum) deals with the logistics, Ladybug watches from the room service desk with intense anxiety. Ladybug fears that if Section Chief Lee Jaheon is promoted, his own survival odds will drop. He considers using a 'trump card' but realizes Lee Jaheon is too dangerous to trick. Instead, Ladybug sets his sights on a more manageable target: the newly promoted manager, Jang Heowoon.
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5:07
Chapter 403
On the fourth day of resort operations, Kim Soleum and Jang Heowoon notice a surge in strange, non-human guests, such as slime-like entities. This influx is driven by a 'ghost story network' where guests use coupons provided by the blue mascot to leave reviews, which then act as advertisements for other supernatural entities. Kim Soleum realizes the business is booming due to the synergy between the reviews and the new social distancing theme. However, the success comes with a cost: the requirements for expanding facilities have increased tenfold, requiring 300 satisfied guests and the performance of 'Mascot Ceremony Rites.' While the yellow mascot (Kim Soleum) deals with the logistics, Ladybug watches from the room service desk with intense anxiety. Ladybug fears that if Section Chief Lee Jaheon is promoted, his own survival odds will drop. He considers using a 'trump card' but realizes Lee Jaheon is too dangerous to trick. Instead, Ladybug sets his sights on a more manageable target: the newly promoted manager, Jang Heowoon.
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Chapter 404
Ladybug visits Jang Heowoon's room under the guise of borrowing bottled water. He strictly follows the work regulation of not inviting others in, which eases Heowoon's tension. During the interaction, Ladybug subtly plants a cursed talisman—a 'Delusion Home Shopping Network' item designed to cause a tragic accident if the target reads it. Later that night, Heowoon finds the yellow post-it note. As he reads it, he panics, trips on a phone cord, and strikes his head on a sturdy oak nightstand. A crystal lamp shatters, and a shard stabs him through the spine, killing him instantly. Ladybug, revealed to be a lunatic, celebrates the 'accident' while being watched by Supervisor Lee Seonghae. Kim Soleum arrives to find the bloody scene. Realizing the staff are part of his 'zone,' Kim Soleum uses his mascot powers to 'fix' the staff like a facility. He reconstructs Heowoon's body, turning the blood and shards into uniform parts and a mascot-printed handkerchief. Heowoon rises as a resurrected, non-human entity wearing a feline golden mascot mask, eager to return to work.
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7:03
Chapter 404
Ladybug visits Jang Heowoon's room under the guise of borrowing bottled water. He strictly follows the work regulation of not inviting others in, which eases Heowoon's tension. During the interaction, Ladybug subtly plants a cursed talisman—a 'Delusion Home Shopping Network' item designed to cause a tragic accident if the target reads it. Later that night, Heowoon finds the yellow post-it note. As he reads it, he panics, trips on a phone cord, and strikes his head on a sturdy oak nightstand. A crystal lamp shatters, and a shard stabs him through the spine, killing him instantly. Ladybug, revealed to be a lunatic, celebrates the 'accident' while being watched by Supervisor Lee Seonghae. Kim Soleum arrives to find the bloody scene. Realizing the staff are part of his 'zone,' Kim Soleum uses his mascot powers to 'fix' the staff like a facility. He reconstructs Heowoon's body, turning the blood and shards into uniform parts and a mascot-printed handkerchief. Heowoon rises as a resurrected, non-human entity wearing a feline golden mascot mask, eager to return to work.
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Chapter 405
The resort continues to operate despite the gruesome death and resurrection of Jang Heowoon. Kim Soleum works the front desk alongside the resurrected Heowoon, who now wears a golden feline mascot mask and acts with unsettling, perfect professionalism. Kim Soleum struggles with the existential dread of whether he has truly brought Heowoon back or created something else entirely. A new guest arrives—a modern human in a hoodie who has no ride ticket and claims to have been drawn to the resort by a review ad. Kim Soleum realizes this human has been 'dragged' into the ghost story realm by non-game means. Fearing the human might wander into dangerous areas like 'Death Lane' if they leave through the lobby, Kim Soleum performs a 'forced sale' by handing her a room key. The resurrected Heowoon cheerfully assists, instructing the confused guest to pay in 'Cheerful Coins' by exchanging humans, a statement that causes Kim Soleum immense psychological distress.
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4:27
Chapter 405
The resort continues to operate despite the gruesome death and resurrection of Jang Heowoon. Kim Soleum works the front desk alongside the resurrected Heowoon, who now wears a golden feline mascot mask and acts with unsettling, perfect professionalism. Kim Soleum struggles with the existential dread of whether he has truly brought Heowoon back or created something else entirely. A new guest arrives—a modern human in a hoodie who has no ride ticket and claims to have been drawn to the resort by a review ad. Kim Soleum realizes this human has been 'dragged' into the ghost story realm by non-game means. Fearing the human might wander into dangerous areas like 'Death Lane' if they leave through the lobby, Kim Soleum performs a 'forced sale' by handing her a room key. The resurrected Heowoon cheerfully assists, instructing the confused guest to pay in 'Cheerful Coins' by exchanging humans, a statement that causes Kim Soleum immense psychological distress.
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Chapter 406
Kim Soleum, operating as the Bison mascot, experiences a chilling realization regarding his staff. He interacts with an employee wearing Jang Heowoon's face, who identifies himself as the resort's HR manager. The employee shares a tragic backstory about being an orphan who survived a fire and joined the resort to find fulfillment, claiming his previous desperate desire to save others was a meaningless obsession. Kim Soleum is disturbed by how the employee's deep trauma is expressed with such lighthearted, cheerful devotion to the resort. Kim Soleum attempts to use his operational guideline pen to 'repair' staff, noting that while he successfully repaired one person into an even better employee, the process feels unsettling. He struggles with the urge to return things to normal but finds the pen won't stop. Ultimately, Kim Soleum decides to suppress his personal worries and commit to his role as the mascot to ensure the resort's success, erasing his notes to maintain his composure.
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Chapter 406
Kim Soleum, operating as the Bison mascot, experiences a chilling realization regarding his staff. He interacts with an employee wearing Jang Heowoon's face, who identifies himself as the resort's HR manager. The employee shares a tragic backstory about being an orphan who survived a fire and joined the resort to find fulfillment, claiming his previous desperate desire to save others was a meaningless obsession. Kim Soleum is disturbed by how the employee's deep trauma is expressed with such lighthearted, cheerful devotion to the resort. Kim Soleum attempts to use his operational guideline pen to 'repair' staff, noting that while he successfully repaired one person into an even better employee, the process feels unsettling. He struggles with the urge to return things to normal but finds the pen won't stop. Ultimately, Kim Soleum decides to suppress his personal worries and commit to his role as the mascot to ensure the resort's success, erasing his notes to maintain his composure.
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Chapter 407
Kim Soleum realizes the resort is spiraling out of control and plans to expand to 300 satisfied guests to facilitate an escape. He investigates the possibility of using corpses brought in by Lee Seonghae as staff. Upon visiting the cold storage section, he discovers a terrifying truth: the 'standard mascots' guarding the freezer are actually the transformed corpses of former employees. He realizes the resort has been unknowingly using deceased individuals as staff. Despite the horror, he rationalizes that using corpses as 'nutrients' for the resort is better than letting them decay. He notes that Jang Heowoon is unique because he is recognized as an individual staff member rather than a mindless mascot. To gain freedom of movement, Kim Soleum decides to leave Jang Heowoon in charge of the front desk. On his fourth day, he leaves the resort building to visit the Blue Dream Waterpark to meet the Blue Dragon mascot.
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Chapter 407
Kim Soleum realizes the resort is spiraling out of control and plans to expand to 300 satisfied guests to facilitate an escape. He investigates the possibility of using corpses brought in by Lee Seonghae as staff. Upon visiting the cold storage section, he discovers a terrifying truth: the 'standard mascots' guarding the freezer are actually the transformed corpses of former employees. He realizes the resort has been unknowingly using deceased individuals as staff. Despite the horror, he rationalizes that using corpses as 'nutrients' for the resort is better than letting them decay. He notes that Jang Heowoon is unique because he is recognized as an individual staff member rather than a mindless mascot. To gain freedom of movement, Kim Soleum decides to leave Jang Heowoon in charge of the front desk. On his fourth day, he leaves the resort building to visit the Blue Dream Waterpark to meet the Blue Dragon mascot.
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Chapter 408
Kim Soleum meets the Blue Dragon mascot at the gate of the Blue Dream Waterpark. He discovers that as fellow mascots, they can communicate more deeply than the short phrases perceived by human visitors. The Blue Dragon shares a vision of creating a shared zone between the Yellow and Blue zones, which Kim Soleum realizes could serve as his third facility expansion. However, he realizes the Blue Dragon's enthusiastic will is dangerously 'contaminating' his own mind. When Kim Soleum asks about quitting his mascot role to become a guest, the Blue Dragon explains that a mascot must always exist in an active zone. Kim Soleum fears that if he stays too long, his true self will be permanently fused with and lost to the mascot identity. The Blue Dragon and other blue mascots toss him an envelope containing a hundred blue and red coins, effectively settling accounts for a previous event. Kim Soleum accepts the coins, planning to use them for the resort, while reaffirming his goal: expand the third facility, get his ticket stamped, and escape before he loses himself entirely.
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Chapter 408
Kim Soleum meets the Blue Dragon mascot at the gate of the Blue Dream Waterpark. He discovers that as fellow mascots, they can communicate more deeply than the short phrases perceived by human visitors. The Blue Dragon shares a vision of creating a shared zone between the Yellow and Blue zones, which Kim Soleum realizes could serve as his third facility expansion. However, he realizes the Blue Dragon's enthusiastic will is dangerously 'contaminating' his own mind. When Kim Soleum asks about quitting his mascot role to become a guest, the Blue Dragon explains that a mascot must always exist in an active zone. Kim Soleum fears that if he stays too long, his true self will be permanently fused with and lost to the mascot identity. The Blue Dragon and other blue mascots toss him an envelope containing a hundred blue and red coins, effectively settling accounts for a previous event. Kim Soleum accepts the coins, planning to use them for the resort, while reaffirming his goal: expand the third facility, get his ticket stamped, and escape before he loses himself entirely.
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Chapter 409
Kim Soleum (as the Blue Mascot) discusses the nature of the theme park with the Blue Dragon mascot. Kim realizes that eating ghost-story food, like the sea-water-inducing churro, causes a person to become part of that world by purging non-conforming elements. However, this is useless for Jang Heowoon, who is already a permanent part of the theme park as a ghost story. Kim attempts to request the 'Good Friend Doll' from the souvenir shop, but the Blue Mascot refuses, noting it doesn't fit a water park theme and warning that the Magic Bunny zone is inhabited by a lunatic. Kim then uses his consciousness to inhabit a standard mascot to investigate the resort. He discovers a gruesome scene in the lobby: Section Chief Lee Jaheon is restraining Supervisor Lee Seonghae, who is covered in blood. Nearby, the body of Employee Ladybug lies dead with a knife in his neck. All evidence suggests Lee Seonghae killed Ladybug.
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Chapter 409
Kim Soleum (as the Blue Mascot) discusses the nature of the theme park with the Blue Dragon mascot. Kim realizes that eating ghost-story food, like the sea-water-inducing churro, causes a person to become part of that world by purging non-conforming elements. However, this is useless for Jang Heowoon, who is already a permanent part of the theme park as a ghost story. Kim attempts to request the 'Good Friend Doll' from the souvenir shop, but the Blue Mascot refuses, noting it doesn't fit a water park theme and warning that the Magic Bunny zone is inhabited by a lunatic. Kim then uses his consciousness to inhabit a standard mascot to investigate the resort. He discovers a gruesome scene in the lobby: Section Chief Lee Jaheon is restraining Supervisor Lee Seonghae, who is covered in blood. Nearby, the body of Employee Ladybug lies dead with a knife in his neck. All evidence suggests Lee Seonghae killed Ladybug.
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Chapter 410
Kim Soleum, inhabiting a mascot, confronts Lee Jaheon and Lee Seonghae. Lee Seonghae remains calm, claiming she did what was necessary and suggesting that dying allows employees to be reused by the resort. Kim, feeling a sense of misplaced authority, demotes Lee Seonghae to spa cleaning duty and 'revives' the dead Ladybug, bringing the casualty count to two. While working the front desk, Kim encounters members of Black-Tortoise Team 3. Their leader identifies the staff member Jang Heowoon as a 'Site Cleanup rookie' and questions his presence. To protect a civilian guest and resolve the situation, Kim suggests the agents work at the resort to pay off the guest's debt. The three agents sign employment contracts, fulfilling the staff requirements. Kim then prepares to initiate the ceremony.
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Chapter 410
Kim Soleum, inhabiting a mascot, confronts Lee Jaheon and Lee Seonghae. Lee Seonghae remains calm, claiming she did what was necessary and suggesting that dying allows employees to be reused by the resort. Kim, feeling a sense of misplaced authority, demotes Lee Seonghae to spa cleaning duty and 'revives' the dead Ladybug, bringing the casualty count to two. While working the front desk, Kim encounters members of Black-Tortoise Team 3. Their leader identifies the staff member Jang Heowoon as a 'Site Cleanup rookie' and questions his presence. To protect a civilian guest and resolve the situation, Kim suggests the agents work at the resort to pay off the guest's debt. The three agents sign employment contracts, fulfilling the staff requirements. Kim then prepares to initiate the ceremony.
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Chapter 411
The Black-Tortoise Team 3 leader interviews Jang Heowoon (Hwagak), who insists he is bound by an eternal contract to the resort and cannot take vacations. As the leader observes the dark forest outside, she spots a silhouette resembling a mascot moving through the ruins. The yellow mascot (Kim Soleum) suddenly appears in the hallway, startling her, but he treats her kindly by patting her head and giving her a small gift. The leader asks about the movement in the forest, and Kim guides her to her room. Once the agents are settled, Kim begins the ceremony. He raises his arms, causing the ruined facilities behind the resort to vanish and be replaced by a beautiful, illuminated night garden filled with golden flowers and lush greenery, branded with the slogan 'Come and See the Flower Golden.'
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Chapter 411
The Black-Tortoise Team 3 leader interviews Jang Heowoon (Hwagak), who insists he is bound by an eternal contract to the resort and cannot take vacations. As the leader observes the dark forest outside, she spots a silhouette resembling a mascot moving through the ruins. The yellow mascot (Kim Soleum) suddenly appears in the hallway, startling her, but he treats her kindly by patting her head and giving her a small gift. The leader asks about the movement in the forest, and Kim guides her to her room. Once the agents are settled, Kim begins the ceremony. He raises his arms, causing the ruined facilities behind the resort to vanish and be replaced by a beautiful, illuminated night garden filled with golden flowers and lush greenery, branded with the slogan 'Come and See the Flower Golden.'
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Chapter 412
On the evening of Day 5 of resort operations, Kim Soleum prepares for the 'Twinkle Illumination' ceremony as the Flower Golden mascot. Dressed in a yellow mascot suit adorned with a golden bow tie and glass ornaments, Kim distributes glow sticks to guests. The ceremony begins with the activation of the night garden, where lights sparkle across the grounds, causing awe among the guests. During the event, Supervisor Lee Seonghae approaches Kim, discussing the potential for more attractions. Kim, internally planning to leave the resort soon, listens to Lee Seonghae describe her escape from the red zone, noting she avoided the Magic Bunny by traveling through the opposite forest. However, the celebration is interrupted when a new facility—a gate connecting the red and yellow zones—is opened by the Magic Bunny. A flood of red-zone mutants, driven mad by the Magic Bunny's cruelty, begins pouring into the yellow zone through this gate.
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Chapter 412
On the evening of Day 5 of resort operations, Kim Soleum prepares for the 'Twinkle Illumination' ceremony as the Flower Golden mascot. Dressed in a yellow mascot suit adorned with a golden bow tie and glass ornaments, Kim distributes glow sticks to guests. The ceremony begins with the activation of the night garden, where lights sparkle across the grounds, causing awe among the guests. During the event, Supervisor Lee Seonghae approaches Kim, discussing the potential for more attractions. Kim, internally planning to leave the resort soon, listens to Lee Seonghae describe her escape from the red zone, noting she avoided the Magic Bunny by traveling through the opposite forest. However, the celebration is interrupted when a new facility—a gate connecting the red and yellow zones—is opened by the Magic Bunny. A flood of red-zone mutants, driven mad by the Magic Bunny's cruelty, begins pouring into the yellow zone through this gate.
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Chapter 413
The red-zone mutants, many of whom are carrying macabre items made from human remains, swarm the yellow zone. They attack the standard mascots, tearing at their suits and organs. Kim Soleum experiences a terrifying moment of assimilation, feeling a surge of revulsion and a desire to treat the intruders as mere nutrients for the resort. An employee in a lizard mask whispers to Kim, asking if they remember their real name. Kim manages to push the intruders back through the gate, but the scene turns into a massacre. Magic Bunny stands at the gate, killing the returning guests—snapping necks and disemboweling them—and then 'recycling' their corpses into new mascot suits. This reveals the horrific truth of the red zone: the massive number of mascots is composed of the dead. Kim realizes the red mascot is attempting to provoke a reaction to make the subsequent chaos more 'fun.'
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Chapter 413
The red-zone mutants, many of whom are carrying macabre items made from human remains, swarm the yellow zone. They attack the standard mascots, tearing at their suits and organs. Kim Soleum experiences a terrifying moment of assimilation, feeling a surge of revulsion and a desire to treat the intruders as mere nutrients for the resort. An employee in a lizard mask whispers to Kim, asking if they remember their real name. Kim manages to push the intruders back through the gate, but the scene turns into a massacre. Magic Bunny stands at the gate, killing the returning guests—snapping necks and disemboweling them—and then 'recycling' their corpses into new mascot suits. This reveals the horrific truth of the red zone: the massive number of mascots is composed of the dead. Kim realizes the red mascot is attempting to provoke a reaction to make the subsequent chaos more 'fun.'
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Chapter 414
The massacre continues as Magic Bunny uses a wand-like toy to stab visitors and kill those attempting to cross the gate. The Magic Bunny mascot itself attempts to enter the yellow zone but collapses upon crossing the boundary. Dozens of red mascot corpses pile up in the garden. Kim Soleum, feeling a chilling terror, hurls a discarded mascot suit at the Magic Bunnies to defend themselves. Section Chief Lee Jaheon approaches Kim, offering support and suggesting that Kim should take off the mascot suit and rest once business hours end. Kim reflects on the 'weird noises' Lee Seonghae mentioned, realizing that after operating hours, the mascots might be able to exist as their true selves rather than being bound to the suits. Kim observes the red mascot on the other side of the gate, contemplating the possibility of autonomy after the theme park closes.
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Chapter 414
The massacre continues as Magic Bunny uses a wand-like toy to stab visitors and kill those attempting to cross the gate. The Magic Bunny mascot itself attempts to enter the yellow zone but collapses upon crossing the boundary. Dozens of red mascot corpses pile up in the garden. Kim Soleum, feeling a chilling terror, hurls a discarded mascot suit at the Magic Bunnies to defend themselves. Section Chief Lee Jaheon approaches Kim, offering support and suggesting that Kim should take off the mascot suit and rest once business hours end. Kim reflects on the 'weird noises' Lee Seonghae mentioned, realizing that after operating hours, the mascots might be able to exist as their true selves rather than being bound to the suits. Kim observes the red mascot on the other side of the gate, contemplating the possibility of autonomy after the theme park closes.
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Chapter 415
Kim Soleum realizes that the Magic Bunny mascot is likely not wearing a suit, allowing it to bypass territory restrictions and expand its zone toward the resort. With the park closing soon, Kim Soleum frantically organizes the staff and Disaster Management Bureau agents to perform a ceremony to open the third zone and escape. Kim Soleum assigns cleaning tasks to the employees and standard mascots, while attempting to contact the Blue Dragon for assistance. Supervisor Lee Seonghae offers to scout the red zone, but Kim Soleum declines due to the extreme danger. As the park's closing announcement begins, Kim Soleum notices dozens of Magic Bunnies watching from beyond the gate. In a desperate bid for a 'trump card,' Kim Soleum decides to use a non-functional Magic Bunny mascot suit as a medium for the 'Good Friend' summoning ritual, hoping to summon a powerful ally before the park closes.
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Chapter 415
Kim Soleum realizes that the Magic Bunny mascot is likely not wearing a suit, allowing it to bypass territory restrictions and expand its zone toward the resort. With the park closing soon, Kim Soleum frantically organizes the staff and Disaster Management Bureau agents to perform a ceremony to open the third zone and escape. Kim Soleum assigns cleaning tasks to the employees and standard mascots, while attempting to contact the Blue Dragon for assistance. Supervisor Lee Seonghae offers to scout the red zone, but Kim Soleum declines due to the extreme danger. As the park's closing announcement begins, Kim Soleum notices dozens of Magic Bunnies watching from beyond the gate. In a desperate bid for a 'trump card,' Kim Soleum decides to use a non-functional Magic Bunny mascot suit as a medium for the 'Good Friend' summoning ritual, hoping to summon a powerful ally before the park closes.
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Chapter 416
Kim Soleum performs the 'Good Friend' summoning ritual in the office, using a Cheerful Coin and a non-functional Magic Bunny suit as the medium. During the ritual, Kim Soleum experiences a shocking realization: they are currently inhabiting a standard mascot body and have forgotten their original physical form. The ritual goes horribly wrong; instead of a 'Good Friend,' the ritual summons the 'true mascot' of the resort—the Golden Flower entity. The entity, appearing as a grotesque, fractal-petaled being, claims the resort and attempts to force Kim Soleum to submit and hand over management. The entity's presence is accompanied by a dancing pen that scribbles on Kim Soleum's appointment documents, effectively attempting to rewrite their authority. Kim Soleum realizes they were merely an interim manager holding the seat for the true owner.
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Chapter 416
Kim Soleum performs the 'Good Friend' summoning ritual in the office, using a Cheerful Coin and a non-functional Magic Bunny suit as the medium. During the ritual, Kim Soleum experiences a shocking realization: they are currently inhabiting a standard mascot body and have forgotten their original physical form. The ritual goes horribly wrong; instead of a 'Good Friend,' the ritual summons the 'true mascot' of the resort—the Golden Flower entity. The entity, appearing as a grotesque, fractal-petaled being, claims the resort and attempts to force Kim Soleum to submit and hand over management. The entity's presence is accompanied by a dancing pen that scribbles on Kim Soleum's appointment documents, effectively attempting to rewrite their authority. Kim Soleum realizes they were merely an interim manager holding the seat for the true owner.
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Chapter 417
Kim Soleum rejects the Golden Flower entity's authority, realizing the entity is a specter that lost its territory to the Magic Bunny. Kim Soleum uses the reflection in a window to show the summoned entity its own red rabbit paws, triggering a psychological breakdown. The entity, terrified of the approaching Magic Bunny, screams in panic and eventually tears its own head off before collapsing. Kim Soleum realizes the ritual failed because they used a mascot body instead of their original one. With 49 minutes left until closing, Kim Soleum feels a newfound freedom to rewrite the resort's rules. Suddenly, an old-fashioned telephone rings. Kim Soleum answers to find Braun (the Host) on the line. Braun mocks the failed summoning and claims to be a 'perfect advisor' who will now offer 'kind words of advice' to Kim Soleum, acting as a guide for the remaining time.
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Chapter 417
Kim Soleum rejects the Golden Flower entity's authority, realizing the entity is a specter that lost its territory to the Magic Bunny. Kim Soleum uses the reflection in a window to show the summoned entity its own red rabbit paws, triggering a psychological breakdown. The entity, terrified of the approaching Magic Bunny, screams in panic and eventually tears its own head off before collapsing. Kim Soleum realizes the ritual failed because they used a mascot body instead of their original one. With 49 minutes left until closing, Kim Soleum feels a newfound freedom to rewrite the resort's rules. Suddenly, an old-fashioned telephone rings. Kim Soleum answers to find Braun (the Host) on the line. Braun mocks the failed summoning and claims to be a 'perfect advisor' who will now offer 'kind words of advice' to Kim Soleum, acting as a guide for the remaining time.
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Chapter 418
Kim Soleum (Roe Deer) experiences a surreal, immersive flashback facilitated by Braun via a telephone receiver. The flashback, presented like a sitcom, reviews Kim's time at the Cheerful Theme Park. Braun's commentary frames Kim's desperate survival as a successful resort management tale, highlighting how Kim transitioned from a security guard to the powerful, fearsome manager of the resort. Kim realizes with horror that his management style shifted from prioritizing safety to prioritizing 'etiquette and dignity' and the absence of discomfort, effectively becoming a mascot himself. He discovers he has been thoroughly contaminated by the resort's principles. Most alarmingly, Kim realizes he can move his right arm even while in a mascot suit without needing the dokkaebi flame's recharge, proving he has been assimilated into the mascot identity. Braun informs him that it is too late; he is now a permanent member of the Cheerful Theme Park and has effectively replaced his predecessor. Kim's original body remains near the blue zone gate, but his consciousness is now inextricably linked to the yellow mascot role.
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Chapter 418
Kim Soleum (Roe Deer) experiences a surreal, immersive flashback facilitated by Braun via a telephone receiver. The flashback, presented like a sitcom, reviews Kim's time at the Cheerful Theme Park. Braun's commentary frames Kim's desperate survival as a successful resort management tale, highlighting how Kim transitioned from a security guard to the powerful, fearsome manager of the resort. Kim realizes with horror that his management style shifted from prioritizing safety to prioritizing 'etiquette and dignity' and the absence of discomfort, effectively becoming a mascot himself. He discovers he has been thoroughly contaminated by the resort's principles. Most alarmingly, Kim realizes he can move his right arm even while in a mascot suit without needing the dokkaebi flame's recharge, proving he has been assimilated into the mascot identity. Braun informs him that it is too late; he is now a permanent member of the Cheerful Theme Park and has effectively replaced his predecessor. Kim's original body remains near the blue zone gate, but his consciousness is now inextricably linked to the yellow mascot role.
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Chapter 419
Braun explains the significance of the upcoming 'Flower Golden Resort Illumination'—the mascot ceremony. Success in this ritual will officially recognize Kim as the complete mascot, erasing his former self. Braun, claiming to be Kim's friend, advises him to escape the predicament by switching places with an employee. He suggests having one of the two undead employees, who are bound to Kim by contract, perform the ceremony in his place to trick the system. Kim rejects this 'advice' and instead declares his intent to destroy the resort. He exits the facility office with resolve. Meanwhile, at the Evening Garden, the Magic Bunnies and various mascot suits watch the area in a bizarre, silent vigil. The Disaster Management Bureau agents and Daydream Inc. employees wait in tension. The yellow mascot (Kim) arrives, appearing stronger and more imposing than before. He greets his staff with a gentle manner before the long-delayed, extravagant illumination event begins with thirty minutes left until closing.
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Chapter 419
Braun explains the significance of the upcoming 'Flower Golden Resort Illumination'—the mascot ceremony. Success in this ritual will officially recognize Kim as the complete mascot, erasing his former self. Braun, claiming to be Kim's friend, advises him to escape the predicament by switching places with an employee. He suggests having one of the two undead employees, who are bound to Kim by contract, perform the ceremony in his place to trick the system. Kim rejects this 'advice' and instead declares his intent to destroy the resort. He exits the facility office with resolve. Meanwhile, at the Evening Garden, the Magic Bunnies and various mascot suits watch the area in a bizarre, silent vigil. The Disaster Management Bureau agents and Daydream Inc. employees wait in tension. The yellow mascot (Kim) arrives, appearing stronger and more imposing than before. He greets his staff with a gentle manner before the long-delayed, extravagant illumination event begins with thirty minutes left until closing.
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Chapter 420
The Flower Golden Resort Illumination begins with a spectacular display of light, flowers, and music. The yellow mascot (Kim) takes center stage, performing a choreographed dance with other mascots. As the ceremony reaches its climax, Kim's name is proclaimed: 'Master of the Cheerful Theme Park’s Yellow Zone.' Upon completion, Kim experiences a massive surge of power, feeling the entirety of the Yellow Zone and gaining absolute control over its laws and mascots. However, the celebration is interrupted by the 'Parade of Madness' led by Magic Bunny, which arrives at the red gate. The parade, characterized by screams and horrific splendor, concludes its sacrificial ceremony just as the park's operating hours end. The illumination fades, and the park enters its final stage of quiet operation. As the guests depart and the yellow mascots tidy the garden, a chilling silence falls. The chapter ends with the revelation that beyond the dark red gate, countless red eyes are beginning to open.
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Chapter 420
The Flower Golden Resort Illumination begins with a spectacular display of light, flowers, and music. The yellow mascot (Kim) takes center stage, performing a choreographed dance with other mascots. As the ceremony reaches its climax, Kim's name is proclaimed: 'Master of the Cheerful Theme Park’s Yellow Zone.' Upon completion, Kim experiences a massive surge of power, feeling the entirety of the Yellow Zone and gaining absolute control over its laws and mascots. However, the celebration is interrupted by the 'Parade of Madness' led by Magic Bunny, which arrives at the red gate. The parade, characterized by screams and horrific splendor, concludes its sacrificial ceremony just as the park's operating hours end. The illumination fades, and the park enters its final stage of quiet operation. As the guests depart and the yellow mascots tidy the garden, a chilling silence falls. The chapter ends with the revelation that beyond the dark red gate, countless red eyes are beginning to open.
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