Chapter 81: Expansion

Silence enveloped the lobby, broken only by the faint hum of mechanical sounds reverberating through the walls. The reflection of Conrad in the mirror quivered noticeably, betraying the fact that he had never contemplated this situation before.

Conrad's life has always revolved around managing the inn. Besides the occasional encounters with spirits, he had never delved into the enigmatic aspects of the supernatural world.

He was well aware of the inn's remarkable ability to appear perfectly ordinary, and he had full confidence in it. After all, no one had ever noticed that this building catered to lingering spirits after years of operation.

Unfortunately, Conrad's unwavering confidence and ignorance had now thrust him into a precarious situation. He had failed to consider the existence of unknown entities beyond the realm of his inn.