The manager's gaze swept over the experience vouchers, which were clearly expensive and made of extraordinary materials, and then looked at the group of guests in front of him, whose smiles were strange but who had indeed put away their "weapons".
My heart finally calmed down a little, and a bit of color returned to my pale face.
"Oh! It's you guys!" The manager seemed to realize something, and put on a professional and enthusiastic smile again, though a trace of lingering fear remained deep in his eyes.
"Your company has booked a large group purchase service with us, and I'm here specifically to receive you all! Welcome, welcome!"
With this voucher, all accommodations, meals, and entertainment at the hotel will be free for the next three days.
Well... I hope our guests have a great time!
"Huh? They really came here for a vacation?" One player couldn't help but laugh out loud, his tone filled with disbelief and astonishment.
Of course, there was also a hidden sense of joy.
After all, even in the real world, a luxurious beach vacation is a luxury for many. Let alone in this survival game where every day is uncertain.
This magnificent, fully-equipped resort hotel with its sunny beach is simply paradise!
Players showed their trial vouchers and filed in.
As this group of "fierce-looking" special guests entered the hotel, the NPC tourists who had been frightened at the entrance gradually calmed down.
However, when looking at the players' backs, his eyes still held a hint of inquiry and caution.
Xiao Jin followed the flow of people into the hotel lobby. A cool breeze from the air conditioner, mixed with a faint fragrance, wafted towards her, and beneath her feet was a gleaming marble floor.
The lobby has an extremely high ceiling, with crystal chandeliers reflecting dazzling light, and the surrounding area is decorated with tropical flair.
Just then, she felt a slight wriggling and a cool, slippery touch at her collar.
Amo silently peeked out from the neckline of her high-necked inner shirt. It was only as thick as a finger and had concealed all its presence, like a living black ornament on Xiao Jin's body.
"Hiss..." Amo's small snake head raised slightly, its scarlet tongue flicked in and out twice, and a trace of human-like doubt flashed in its cold vertical pupils, conveying a vague fluctuation of thought.
Xiao Jin didn't stop walking, but lowered her head slightly and asked in a low voice, "What? I sensed a lot of similar auras?"
Is it another player's battle pet that has a snake-like appearance? Or... a dangerous creature from the dungeon?
Xiao Jin subtly heightened his senses, his sharp gaze sweeping across the hall.
However, the expected ferocious beast or giant python did not appear; instead, her gaze fell upon the huge floor-to-ceiling window on one side of the hotel lobby—
Outside the window is the hotel's meticulously crafted petting zoo castle area.
Several Corgis wearing cute little vests were chasing and playing, wagging their short tails; Angora rabbits with long ears were leisurely munching on tender grass; and even two adorable miniature pigs were rolling around in the mud...
It turns out that the "same kind" aura that Amo sensed referred to these harmless, even somewhat silly and cute little animal NPCs.
Xiao Jin: "..."
Even though Xiao Jin's will was as firm as a rock, the corner of his mouth twitched almost imperceptibly at this moment.
She raised her hand, slightly bent her index finger, and gently flicked Amo's little head that had poked out.
Amo seemed to understand as well. A hint of speechlessness flashed in his scarlet snake eyes, and he silently shrank his head back into the depths of Xiao Jin's collar, leaving only a cold touch.
Xiao Jin didn't delay any longer and went straight to the front desk to check in.
At the front desk, a parrot with glossy green feathers and a small red bow tie stands on a specially made stand, tilting its head and speaking in a clear and melodious voice.
"Welcome to the Seaside Dream Resort Hotel! Please present your experience voucher, dear guest!"
"Wow! Are all the hotel staff this interesting?" one player exclaimed in surprise.
Xiao Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.
She suddenly had a little idea: perhaps the 'kind' that Amo sensed just now wasn't the animals in the petting zoo, but rather 'front desk staff' like parrots!
The rest of the process went very smoothly.
Even with thousands of players arriving at the same time, the check-in process was completed quickly thanks to the hotel's efficient NPC service.
On the virtual screen in front of Xiao Jin, several accommodation options appeared: Deluxe Seaview Suite (high floor of the hotel main building), Romantic Seaside Cottage (detached), and Wild Forest Mushroom House (jungle area).
Xiao Jin's gaze lingered on the "Forest Mushroom House" for a moment, and without hesitation, she made her choice.
Amo naturally prefers cool, damp environments, and forest environments are more suitable for it.
"Room card generated, esteemed guest. Your Forest Mushroom House is located in the 'Wizard of Oz' themed area in the East Wing. We wish you a pleasant stay!" The parrot chirped merrily as a wooden sensor-activated room card with a mushroom pattern was dispensed from the counter.
Xiao Jin put away the room card and followed the holographic map projected on her wristwatch.
Walk through the central lounge area filled with laughter and the shimmering pool, ignoring the NPCs in swimsuits and floral shirts who cast admiring, curious, or fearful glances your way.
After all, her all-black attire and cold aura from head to toe were too conspicuous in the colorful resort area, even somewhat out of place.
Xiao Jin remained expressionless and walked straight towards the jungle area on the east side of the hotel, but her pace quickened considerably.
Some players, however, acted quickly, and quite a few have already changed into vacation outfits.
The deeper you go, the fewer traces of human intervention you see around you.
The towering tropical trees provided ample shade, making the air moist and fresh, and filling the air with the crisp chirping of birds and the faint sound of a stream.
This is another patchwork copy. I don't know where your seaside hotel got so many views from...
Soon, nestled among ferns and giant banana leaves, a uniquely shaped house came into view before Xiao Jin.
That really was a giant "mushroom"!
The cap is round and dark brown, covered with a thick layer of moss, and the edge is dotted with a few glowing, unidentified little mushrooms.
The stipe section of the room is a milky-white wall, with an arched wooden door and several small windows. The room exudes a faint fragrance of grass and earth, blending seamlessly with its surroundings.
From a distance, it looks like a natural house from an animation, both interesting and dreamlike.
Amo swayed on Xiao Jin's shoulder, clearly enjoying the environment, and even seemed impatient to return with her feedback.
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