frightfiction Chapter 5 is here, let's see what the fun is like.
Chapter 5 is here, let's see what the fun is like.
“Vicky, Shirley let the broadcast demon in.”
As Vicky tried to explain to Angel how dangerous Alastor was, you slowly peeked towards the door, propping your head up with your hand.
"?What!?"
The hot-tempered white-haired sinner immediately sprang up from the sofa and charged menacingly at Shirley, who had brought Alastor into the hotel.
But you feel that the radio devil in his burgundy outfit is, in some ways, quite fitting for this Happy Hotel.
"Look at that guy, I think he's more like a 'strawberry pimp,' what do you think?"
Perhaps because your reaction was so indifferent, Angel suddenly leaned close to you and said this in an ambiguous tone.
He stretched lazily, and seeing that you didn't respond, Angel casually draped his long leg over you before moving it away. "Hopefully this guy's temper is as good as yours, baby."
The Spider Sinner, already used to your aloof demeanor, snapped his fingers and gave you a flirty wink before standing up and walking towards Alastor.
The other person's smug demeanor made your eye twitch, but you ultimately didn't say anything, knowing he'd do it again next time.
……
And...you have a good temper? You don't have a good temper at all.
Slowly uttering half a syllable, Angel responded symbolically, propping his head up and silently observing the farce instigated by the broadcasting demon.
You know that Shirley and the others will eventually realize that your good temper only applies to your own people.
Although the seemingly gentlemanly radio demon only said a few words, you quickly realized that he was just a person who came to the Happy Hotel looking for fun.
After he launched into a frank and unreserved discussion about his desires, Shirley seemed to have reached some kind of agreement with him.
However, since the other party didn't seem to have gained anything from Shirley, you just sat on the sofa and watched lazily.
Excluding the Morning Star Princess who dislikes fighting, it's obvious that you, who seem the most harmless, are the one most worthy of the Broadcast Demon's attention in the Joy Hotel.
When Alastor spoke to Shirley, he made no attempt to be discreet, maintaining his haughty yet gentlemanly smile, his sharp teeth seeming ready to bite off Shirley's slender, white neck at any moment.
The scarlet gentleman only appeared to be "polite and friendly".
But in reality, his language was sharp and blunt from beginning to end, full of wicked humor, and he didn't even bother to hide his mockery of Shirley's thoughts.
You think Shirley didn't beat him up just because she has a good temper and doesn't like fighting, and besides, judging from Alastor's own words, he really did come to help.
You turned your gaze away from Alastor and rolled your eyes.
……
Whether the other party is helping or just having fun, you think the answer couldn't be clearer, since he himself said he was investing in the entertainment industry.
You slid off the sofa without saying a word to the other person from beginning to end, and then stared at the hotel ceiling listlessly in a rather unseemly manner.
There's a hole on it that you just fixed two days ago. It looks much newer than the rest of the area, which makes it seem a bit out of place.
Your tail is swaying back and forth beside you out of boredom.
This hotel belongs to Shirley, and you won't react in any way when she's interacting amicably with other sinners, unless someone wants to harm her.
But Alastor's appearance suddenly gives you a subtle feeling that clashes with his character.
Because in a sense, you are all bystanders who have nothing to do with it.
You all probably have your own thoughts in your hearts.
You will all act toward the goals you set for yourself, but you don't mind having some harmless fun on your smooth path.
What Shirley wanted was something "fun" and full of potential.
Let's set aside the naive idea of sending sinners to heaven, which sounds absurd but would certainly be very valuable if it succeeded.
In fact, for you right now, just Xia Li's identity alone is already a worthwhile investment.
At least that's true for you. If you're lucky, you might see Lucifer, the King of Hell, in the near future.
You blinked your sore eyes.
Although Shirley doesn't seem to have been in contact with her parents, at least the family portrait of Shirley and her family in the hotel looks very happy.
As for why things have developed this way, out of politeness, you have never brought it up.
However, regarding Shirley's situation, you are actually someone who doesn't mind supporting other people's naive ideas at all.
You have plenty of time, this won't do any harm, and Shirley didn't force any criminals into the hotel.
Similarly, you believe that "giving others a chance" is not a bad thing, especially since Shirley has already given her clients enough freedom of choice.
—Well, at least in terms of “helping” Shirley, you and Alastor have the same goal in some ways.
The difference between you and Alastor is that he acts ambiguously, and every move he makes carries a sense of cunning and danger.
Although what he was about to do would benefit the hotel, no one knew how this sinner, feared by everyone, would resolve the issue.
As for you, it's because you have too much power and nowhere to put it, and your identity is unclear, making it inconvenient for you to do things. The easiest way is to seek refuge with Shirley, who took you in.
...But you'll use a more "gentle" approach to resolving troubles, since you can't make public appearances like Alastor.
You and Alastor are powerful enough to do most of what you want, but everything Shirley does is the most interesting thing you can find in your safe zone.
Unfortunately, Alastor seemed to have no belief that sinners could be redeemed; he even regarded the whole thing as the ultimate joke.
As for you, although the sinners in hell do indeed behave extraordinary things, you still believe that the question of going to heaven is still inconclusive.
After all, if someone as unpredictable as you can appear in hell, it doesn't seem impossible for sinners to go to heaven.
But then, you suddenly have a change of heart:
So, in the future, if sinners go to heaven, will you also find Alastor's reaction amusing?