Owner of the S-Rank Dungeon Campsite - Chapter 32

Eventually, as if Gold had finished thinking, he took me to the back of the administration building.

“This is a space where not many people pass by and it’s appropriately dark. If we put a screen here, it would create a great atmosphere!”

This space was abandoned when the administration building was created. The surrounding trees were lush, creating shade even during the day.

Certainly, the Blue Starlight Valley was too bright at night, so if a beam were projected in an open space, the screen wouldn’t be visible.

The screen location Gold chose was flanked by two large trees on either side, giving it a sense of stability. If we hung Blue Starlight plant lights on the trees, it would emit a soft light and look very pretty.

“Alright. I’ll build it here.”

“Yes!”

[‘Yu Bom’ has built a ‘Midnight Theater’.] [‘Gold(A)’ has been designated as the manager of ‘Midnight Theater’.]

Along with the notification, a large parchment-like object appeared before my eyes. It had a floating function and was suspended in mid-air.

On the opposite side, a glass bead with an unusual aura was created.

“What is this…?”

“It’s a crystal ball that acts as a beam projector. Would you place your hand here, boss?”

As my hand touched it, the inside of the crystal ball swirled with all sorts of colors. Soon, the titles of movies I had seen in my life appeared in a slide format.

“So the movies I’ve seen will be shown?”

“Yes. But they’ll be adapted to fit my worldview.”

Gold extended a black hand from the box and placed it on the orb like I did.

A bright light shot out in a straight line from the crystal ball. When it hit the parchment acting as a screen, the most recent romance movie I had watched started playing.

“Oh my…”

But the male lead was a goblin and the female lead was an ogre.

− “We can’t be together. Please give up on me.”

− “I’d rather die than part with you.”

− “Goblin Sergeant…!”

The two monsters shared a deep kiss. Not only the characters but also the background was a dungeon.

The Goblin Sergeant whispered that the Ogre Princess’s single strand of hair was so lovable.

What on earth am I watching…?

“So this is the kind of movie you like, boss. My, how embarrassing.”

“The story is similar, but there weren’t scenes like that. Something seems wrong. Oh, if this is Gold’s worldview, doesn’t that mean Gold’s tastes are reflected too?”

“Who knows?”

Gold scratched the top of his lid with his black hand.

There’s no way the person in charge wouldn’t know the detailed settings. He was clearly pretending not to know.

“Well… I guess it could be novel to watch movies that fit the dungeon world view since we’re in a dungeon.”

Even though I knew the entire content, I was curious about what would come next. I was looking forward to seeing what monsters would appear.

And projecting onto parchment somehow felt like reading a moving picture book. It was fascinating in many ways, and I couldn’t take my eyes off it.

As I stood there watching the movie for a while, a system window popped up.

[‘Yu Bom’ has gained 20 ‘Luck’ by watching a ‘Romance Movie’.]

“Luck…?”

“Yes! The Midnight Theater grants stat buffs when you watch movies. The stat granted differs depending on the movie genre.”

“Ah, I see.”

If it raised the stat by 20, that was almost like jumping a whole rank. So now I had a Luck stat similar to that of an E-rank hunter.

‘This is going to be quite popular…’

Until now, the campsite stat buffs were limited to 5 or 10 at most. 20 was the highest effect among stat buffs.

“And when the movie ends, you get a one-time skill scroll related to the movie.”

“A skill scroll…?”

Even if it was a one-time scroll, items related to skills were very expensive. Especially lower-ranked hunters used these skill stones to create crafting items.

To think you could get such an amazing item just by watching a movie.

“Yes!”

Gold stuck his hand into the crystal ball. Then he pulled out a long, vertical ticket.

[Spring Campsite Commemorative Ticket

Love to Death(D)(One-time Skill)

− Slowly fires a heart-shaped laser beam.

− Effect: Charm]

At the bottom of the ticket with the skill information, there was a small poster. The face of the lead role, which would have been a famous actor in reality, was indeed a monster.

“The skill activates when you tear the ticket. Only one ticket is produced per movie, and only I, the manager, and you, the boss, can take them out. You could sell them or use them as gifts for someone!”

It was interesting, but not particularly a good skill.

‘Maybe it’s because of my low rank?’

Anyway, it seemed like it would be good to take as a souvenir, as the name suggests. No matter how bad the skill, all hunters liked using new skills.

“But we need some seats. My legs hurt from standing all this time.”

“You can click on the Midnight Theater shop in the system window, or click on the Midnight Theater sign to purchase items related to the theater.”

I immediately checked the system window.

[Midnight Theater

− Wooden box table

− Street lamp

− Cushion

− Picnic blanket

− Stool

− Rug

− Pillow

− Bean bag

…]

Various types of items immediately appeared. From a quick glance, it seemed the Midnight Theater was aiming for a floor-sitting style.

“But if all of these are laid on the ground, won’t it be a disaster when it rains?”

It’s nice to do things outdoors because it’s not stuffy, but weather was the biggest problem. Especially when it rains, mud water will splash everywhere, and the things we bought will get dirty quickly.

We can’t put away everything we’ve set up every time it rains. Just thinking about it was annoying and troublesome.

“That’s why the Midnight Theater always automatically forms a protective barrier.”

“What…? Is that possible?”

“Yes, of course!”

It was an incredibly useful feature. Well, it’s something the system does, so what couldn’t it do if it wanted to?

For once, I liked the system that was so serious about camping.

“Hmm, then how should I decorate it?”

I first chose a neutral ivory as the main color and bought several blankets and rugs to lay on the floor. I arranged stools and cushions on top so that people could comfortably lean or sit.

“Should I buy bean bags too?”

I bought two bean bags and placed them on either side. I also hung the Blue Starlight plant lights I bought from the camping market on the trees.

As expected, nothing enhances the atmosphere like lights.

“And for the table…”

I also bought and placed a wooden box table that matched nature from the shop.

“Something seems missing… Ah, Gold. Is there nothing to eat here?”

Suddenly, it occurred to me. If it’s a theater, shouldn’t there at least be popcorn?

“There is! You can purchase them at the ‘Movie Factory’ located at the entrance of the Midnight Theater.”

“Really?”

I immediately took Gold to the entrance. After walking a bit, we saw a yellow LED sign that said ‘Movie Factory’.

Images of popcorn and cola were drawn in front of it.

[Movie Factory

− Savory popcorn

− Cola

− Nachos

− Butter-grilled squid

− Marshmallows

− S’mores kit

…]

“There’s popcorn, nachos, and butter-grilled squid.”

The thought of salty and savory flavors made my mouth water. They say familiar tastes are powerful, and already I could see the popcorn dancing before my eyes.

“Huh…? S’mores kit?!”

I stopped as I scrolled down. I found marshmallows and a s’mores kit, the highlight of camping, in an unexpected facility.

“Wow… This would be really delicious to eat while watching a movie.”

“Boss, shall I get you some marshmallows?”

“How much is it?”

“Just 20 coins!”

“I’m not eating that!”

Just 20 coins my foot. A 200,000 won marshmallow was too luxurious.

“Master! What’s this?”

At that moment, Teddy, who had been working in the vegetable garden, noticed the Movie Factory and approached.

“Oh…?”

He tilted his head curiously while looking at the menu pictures. Whenever new food appeared, Teddy somehow sensed it and came running.

This doesn’t bode well…

“This is popcorn that people enjoy eating while watching movies, and this is cola that Teddy knows well.”

“What does popcorn taste like?”

“It’s fried corn that’s like biting into… a crispy cloud… or something…”

“A cloud?”

Teddy’s eyes lit up, just like when he first tasted cola. My premonition had become reality.

“I want to eat this.”

“Well, it’s a bit expensive…”

“But I worked hard today.”

That comment suddenly made me feel guilty.

Teddy was essentially working for free after being captured by me. He was kidnapped to the campsite and couldn’t even leave the campground.

Strictly speaking, it was imprisonment and exploitation of monster labor…

He used to roam so freely in the Blue Starlight Valley.

“Gold… give me one popcorn.”

I finally gave in and ordered from the menu.

“This too.”

“And cola…”

“This one too. And this.”

“And nachos, butter-grilled squid, and sausages please…”

Teddy, sensing his chance, freely chose all the menu items he wanted to order.

“Certainly! Please wait a moment!”

Gold’s lid opened and black smoke shot out. Dozens of arms instantly completed the popcorn, drinks, nachos, butter-grilled squid, and sausages.

The sizzling smell of oil wafted deliciously.

“Enjoy your meal, customer.”

Teddy picked up a single piece of popcorn with his large finger. He carefully bit into it.

Crunch!

“It’s delicious!”

His hand movements became faster and faster. From one handful to two handfuls. From two handfuls to three.

Eventually, he poured the entire popcorn container directly into his mouth.

“One more container!”

This was a sequence I could fully anticipate by now.

Gold instantly fried up more popcorn. Accordingly, Teddy’s eating speed also accelerated.

“One more container!”

“I won’t lose!”

The two, with a strange sense of competition ignited, dove in with fire in their eyes. My wallet was also on fire.

“No, w-wait…”

They paid no attention to my sad eyes.

Indeed, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. That day, I had to pay dearly for all the work I had Teddy do until then.