God-Level Game Developer System: I Brought In-Game Items To Real World - Chapter 240

Chapter 240: Golden Bell, Summoning A Butler
While Ayame and her team were exploring Windesburg Hotel using Kayden’s shoe navigation, they noticed that it was already night outside.

Noticing that it was already nighttime, they were surprised.

“As far as I remembered, didn’t it only take us an hour or two when dealing with those forbidden areas and the boss battles?”

Hearing GoldMiner’s question, Winston nodded, “That’s true. We arrived at Vacation Paradise Island in daytime so if only an hour or two had passed, then it wouldn’t even be afternoon, let alone nighttime.”

Bianca speculated, “For some reason, our actions of interfering with the hotel’s forbidden area might have affected the flow of time in the entire Vacation Paradise Island or even the world.”

In response to that, Ayame argued, “That’s possible, but quite unlikely. Our perception of time has likely been warped when we were inside the forbidden areas.”

“For example, we only believed we spent an hour in the Gallery Hall of Whispers but in fact, six or eight hours have passed in the game world.”

“The flow of time in the forbidden areas might be different compared to the flow of time in the game world.”

Listening to their conversation, Illya joined in and nodded, “With my grandfather’s capabilities, manipulating time is possible with his great accomplishments in dark magic.”

“So it’s likely that the forbidden areas that had his influence were all affected by his dark magic which warped the time and space in those areas. It’s forbidden for a reason.”

Kayden sighed, “Even if we know about that, we still can’t ignore those forbidden areas and we still need to explore them if we want to progress in Cozy Vacation Life. And besides, if I’m not mistaken, it’s not that late into the night yet so we can still visit one more forbidden area before spending the night in our hotel rooms.”

Bianca nodded, “I agree. And to check the time, asking the luxury cruise ship’s butler is more reliable than asking the hotel staff at Windesburg Hotel or checking the clock here.”

To prove her point, Bianca took out a golden bell from her player inventory, its surface gleaming with a polished sheen.

This was the golden bell given to them by the butler at the atrium of the luxury cruise ship. She had kept it, and the staff seemed indifferent to its absence, almost as if they had expected it to happen.

In previous game sessions, Bianca had also taken the golden bell, though she had rarely found much use for it. The bell could summon a personal butler or maid, who would strive to fulfill their commands, though they were limited to chores and not suited for combat.

For example, if Bianca had asked the butler or maid to kill a Nevergreen Treant at the Nevergreen Forest, they wouldn’t be able to fulfill her command since that was beyond the power of what they could do.

Just like how you can’t force a pig to fly since it just couldn’t, they also couldn’t force the butler or maid to fulfill their commands that were beyond their capabilities.

Since Windesburg Hotel or Vacation Paradise Island, in general, was filled with dangers that needed combat power, the butler and maid from the luxury cruise ship could barely provide them assistance in that regard.

The best way to utilize them was for chores such as cooking. Or even fishing for food and cooking for them.

However, if it was to forage for food in the Nevergreen Forest, it might not be possible since the Nevergreen Forest was filled with monsters such as the Nevergreen Treant and the butler and maid couldn’t defeat them.

Because of that, Ayame and her team didn’t use the butler and maid even after Bianca stored the golden bell in her player inventory.

After taking out the golden bell from her player inventory, Bianca shook the bell gently, and its light, pleasant sound resonated through the air.

*Clang*

*Cling*

The melodic chime echoed in the hallways.

Just a second later, a butler from the luxury cruise ship appeared, bowing deeply towards Bianca.

He had a refined appearance, with neatly combed black hair and piercing black eyes that conveyed both intelligence and loyalty. He wore a perfectly tailored black suit with white gloves, embodying the quintessential image of a dignified butler.

“Princess Bianca,” the butler intoned respectfully, his voice smooth and composed. “How may I be of service to you this evening?”

Bianca returned his bow with a nod, her expression one of regal demeanor as she was immersed in her princess act. “I need information, specifically about the current time in this world. Can you provide that for me?”

The butler straightened, his eyes briefly flickering as if accessing an unseen timepiece. “It is currently seven in the evening, Princess Bianca.”

Bianca absorbed this information, her mind quickly processing the implications. “Thank you. Can you scout our surroundings and report any significant changes or events occurring nearby?”

The butler bowed slightly again. “As you wish, Princess Bianca.” He then stepped back, his form fading into the shadows as he began his task.

The team continued to walk through the dimly lit hallways of Windesburg Hotel, the oppressive atmosphere closing in around them.

The events of the Crimson Ballroom still weighed heavily on their minds, but they knew they had to press forward. Each step seemed to echo with the memories of the hotel’s dark past.

Ayame’s eyes were drawn to the intricate designs on the walls, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that they were being watched. She tightened her grip on her gauntlet, ready for any sudden attacks.

As they rounded a corner, the butler reappeared, bowing deeply once more. “Princess Bianca, I have completed my reconnaissance. The area ahead has seen a significant rise in spectral disturbances. Proceed with caution.”

Bianca acknowledged his report with a nod. “Thank you. Your vigilance is appreciated. Remain alert and inform us of any further developments.”

The butler bowed again. “As you command, Princess Bianca.”