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Chapter 217
“Here are two cups of cafe latte.”
“Yes, the total amount is…” A window like this appeared above the head of the reporter who had finished ordering as soon as he paid. Patience: 20:00 This is the remaining time of the customer’s patience. This is the first order. I saw the remaining patience time being recorded upon payment and looked at the 99 customers standing behind the first one. This won’t do. ‘Let’s take the payment slowly.’ I felt a chill run down my spine. Yeongchun Hotel’s coffee shop was certainly on a larger scale compared to typical hotel coffee shops. They had steadily expanded the space and increased the number of staff to accommodate more guests. However, this was the first time I had received 12 orders in 10 minutes. I saw a bellboy with a face that was definitely different from when he was corrupted. “Boss?! Why is your expression so blank?” Are you asking because you genuinely don’t know why they left? “…Why are you speaking Korean?” “Oh, that’s right. Bellboys can speak many languages…” “Stop.” I don’t want to hear that story again! I heard about the bellboy’s function when Yeongchun Hotel first opened. By the way, was ‘Bellboy’ a name of a specific spirit race or something? I looked at the appearances of the bellboys, who were slightly different from Geumdongi’s, but had blonde, silver, or platinum blonde hair and were given variations ranging from green to blue. There were a total of 20 bellboys assigned to the 3rd branch coffee shop. Demon King With this number of employees, wouldn’t it be enough to sell 200 cups of coffee? No, it’s completely enough? With this many staff members, even selling 200 cups of coffee would be manageable, yet the Demon King grumbled quite a bit. Compared to how Merlin Grey leveled me up, he gave me a game that was too easy. Former Hotel Owner ….. That’s not wrong. But there’s a catch. Former Hotel Owner Someone who knows nothing about running a business. Hotel Owner That’s what I’m saying. Assuming that 200 cups, or 100 to 150 orders come in evenly throughout the day, 20 employees are more than enough. If customers came in one team every five minutes, handling 300 orders, not just 200, would be easy. The problem is? Customers never wait that long. The payment line is long, and customers standing in line expect that their orders will be ready about 10 to 20 minutes after they complete their payment. This means that for all customers to receive their orders on time, payment processing, coffee brewing, and serving must all function systematically and simultaneously. Life☕☕☕☕☕ Moreover, only five mistakes are allowed. I looked at the chat room on the right. Hotel Owner We call upon the staff of our hotel. Demon King ……?! Where is that allowed? It’s a rule violation! Handle the matters of the 3rd branch on your own! Hotel Owner Strictly speaking, it’s not against the rules. Demon King …? Hotel Owner Since we have staff exchanges between branches, we’re only calling up a total of four employees. Demon King But this is adjusting the difficulty as you please, right? The Demon King’s opposition was more intense than I thought. Then this side also has a justification. Hotel Owner If you’re going to go that far, then the Demon King should adjust the difficulty first. Demon King What? Hotel Owner These guests, they’re not just ordinary guests, are they? As soon as I finished placing the order, I pointed out the reporter who was subtly trying to interview the bellboys and annoying them. Demon King …T, that’s originally included in the mini-game difficulty! Former Hotel Owner What’s included?! You b*stard! If you had ever run a fried chicken place, you wouldn’t dare say such things. Just dealing with refills of chicken pickles when things get hectic is crazy enough! That’s what I’m saying. The Demon King had no choice but to back down. Demon King Fine. But only call two employees. With 22 staff members, it’s more than enough! I wanted to argue that it’s not too many, but decided to let it go. It has already been 5 minutes since the payment for Order No. 1 was completed. Since one mistake can quickly lead to the destruction of the Earth, I can’t waste time. Then who should I call… I quickly finished thinking and pressed ‘Dispatch Employee’. Available dispatched staff 1st Branch : Kang Miyeon, Toto, Geumdong… The first name I selected was ‘Lee Semyung.’ Next, ha… Yeah. I’ve decided on you. * * * “Everyone. Listen carefully.” Was it because I ran so fast? The dispatched employee, Geumdong, stood in front of the 20 bellboys with a serious expression, still wearing the tail and ears on top of his head. He also lowered his voice, giving off a sense of… um… “From now on, you must protect the peace of this Earth.” “…Really?” “Really, really?” “Peace of Earth to us…?!” “We were just trying to help the boss with her business and help the customers…?!” The bellboys’ eyes sparkled as they made a fuss similar to when Geumdong placed delicious food. “It’s so coool!” …? What are they doing? Even the expression on Geumdong’s face, standing in front, showed a hint of pride. “Right? As expected, isn’t it cool?” I stiffened my face and grabbed Geumdong by the nape of his neck. No matter how I looked at him, he was like a dog captain, nothing more or less than that. “Stop it, let’s quickly distribute the work. I’ll do it, just like that.” I quickly started distributing the work. From my long experience working in cafes, the most important thing during peak times is the ‘manual.’ It’s about ensuring that the system runs smoothly by having each person follow the manual and handle their simple tasks from their designated positions. If that doesn’t happen, even with 20 staff members working as all-rounders, problems will inevitably arise if orders get tangled or there are other issues. I gave numbers to the employees lining up. “Sorry, but I’ll have to call you by numbers from 1 to 20. Please alternate between 1 and 2 for taking orders. Since there are no POS systems here, please write the orders in clear print so the kitchen can easily check them.” “Yes!” “Yes yes!” “Numbers 3 to 7 will handle making coffee. Numbers 8 to 10 are in charge of desserts, and numbers 11 to 13 will manage the tables. This is very important. You’ll need to wipe down tables, handle any complaints that come in, and also clean the floors. In a way, you’re managing the most critical aspect of turnover.” “…Yes…!” “Yes!” The bellboys’ eyes widened at my words pouring out. “14 to 18 will handle the serving. And lastly, 19 and 20…” I looked at numbers 19 and 20 with the saddest eyes. These guys… got the toughest job. “…will handle the dishwashing.” The number of coffee cups I glanced at earlier was, of course, less than 100. It means that the dishwashing needs to be done immediately after the guests leave, so that drinks can be served to the next customers. Even in a situation where there are both iced and hot menus. And there are espresso cups… “This will be the hardest. Fighting.” The pupils of 19 and 20 shook greatly at my words. And as soon as I turned around, Dad looked at me with a bewildered face. “What’s suddenly… going on here…?” “Just as I said. For the peace of the Earth, we need to sell 100 cups of coffee.” “… … ?!” I sighed as I watched Dad’s expression distort. I know. It’s ridiculous. How did you end up protecting the world through the hotel business! “T, then what should I do?” “Dad is…” I pointed to the reporters causing a ruckus at the entrance and said. “Door desk man. Please organize the customers who are waiting to order and handle their requests. As for the interviews, we’ll address them after we sell all 100 cups of coffee. Specifically…” I read these words that kept appearing above the heads of the customers waiting in line. The waiting time increases, reducing patience by 5 seconds. The waiting time increases, reducing patience by 5 seconds. The waiting time increases, reducing patience by 5 seconds. “We’ll do it in 1 hour.” 100 cups for 1 hour. I heard the employees sigh in shock when I heard the time I set. Even if they loved their work, it was a story they would never like. But what can I do? It’s all to prevent the destruction of humanity. I thought to myself as I made a latte for the reporter who only had 5 minutes of patience left. “Hello. The latte you ordered is here. Sir.” Oh, by the way, this is also a potion. Satisfaction Explosion Coffee Machine —Provide the best service, and the customer’s satisfaction will be 100%. —Satisfaction and experience points! Of course, Merlin Grey prepared this. Former Hotel Owner Did I do well? In order to balance this damn mini-game, he decided to give me experience points. * * * Takeuchi, who works for a small Japanese newspaper, was sitting in the hotel coffee shop, holding a notebook and closely watching the hotel owner. “Ryo, are you filming properly?” Along with the camera crew, he said, “It’s not being filmed… they said no shooting inside.” The cameraman, Ryo, pointed at the camera with a sad expression. Damn it. Takeuchi clenched his fists with an angry face. Japan was currently paying great attention to the Kyoto mansion dungeon war. Of course, the attention wasn’t good. It was only natural that the Dungeon Management Office faced criticism for their delayed response and inability to enter the mansion. However, the most significant issue was that they had left the dungeon clearing to Korean hunters. -The Korean hunters happened to be waiting and cleared the dungeon, and even the dungeon owner was Korean? The country’s situation is really messed up. Did the Dungeon Management Office get paid off by the Korean Hunter Association instead? └This is highly likely. Watanabe and Kim Junsoo have been close friends for a long time. └It’s not that Kim Junsoo was waiting for this, but he may have conspired with the S-class mind controller who is the hotel owner? Of course, through follow-up articles, the International Hunters Federation belatedly revealed that the dungeon-turned-incident at the Kyoto City Mansion was the work of Georg Schulze. Even the hotel owner, who had anticipated this to some extent, risked her life to enter the mansion and rescue the civilians. However, because the image of the class called ‘manipulator’ was not good, many netizens were lending strength to the conspiracy theory. A Japanese ranker named Suzuki Yuto even came forward to explain himself. The boss was the most useful human I’ve ever met. I hope she gets well soon. Without the boss, it would be better if the Earth were to be destroyed. …I don’t know if this is an explanation. Regardless, thanks to the situation, Kim Junsoo, Watanabe, and Lee Junghyo are all experiencing a decline in their public image. ‘It’s better.’ That was actually a good opportunity for a reporter like Takeuchi. People like articles that have something to criticize. Takeuchi looked at the coffee shop with his eagle eyes and stared at Lee Junghyo. He frowned and focused on something, and wrote this in his notebook. She didn’t have a good impression. The cat-like appearance might make her popular, but it lacks the charm of something like a sunshine character. Ryo sighed as he looked at the words he wrote from the side. “Why?” “…No, it looks like there’s nothing to write about.” At Ryo’s comment, Takeuchi groaned and covered his shabby-looking notebook with his hand. “Shut up! I need to earn the manager’s recognition this time. Watch every detail, from how she looks to whether she gets annoyed or angry with customers. That woman is supposed to be the owner of a famous hotel. She must have made a lot of money, so she probably sees customers as just money.” “Just like you see articles as money…?” “….?” Ryo turned his gaze to Takeuchi’s sharp gaze. At that moment, Lee Junghyo, who Takeuchi had been watching the whole time, approached him. Hello! You can also buy the advanced chapter in Ko-fi now, just click the ko-fi button and look for the title of the novel in shop. Thank you for your support!
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