Creation: The Path of a God (Updated Edition)

Chapter 3 - Part 9 (Book 1 - Fantasy World)

While Han inspected the hallway, they eventually found themselves in front of the first room.

"Though not typically used by families, it still has separate rooms. Normally, the rooms are meant for each gender since this is usually used by the staff." The girl smiled at Tom and his family.

Han raised an eyebrow in confusion at Tom's reaction.

Tom noticed Han's reaction, hastily explaining, "My Lord, it's not that I'm ungrateful..."

He looked at Molly, who was nodding her head vigorously.

"We normally stay on the first floor when staying at the inn. Such a room is beyond what we've experienced." Molly explained.

The girl looked at Tom and Molly before she carefully looked at Han. She was clearly nervous due to how the family reacted to Han. But it was apparent that she was trained adequately, how she didn't make it overly obvious.

Learning that even Tom, a successful merchant, only stayed on the first level made Han wonder about the type of person that would remain on the second and third floors.

It also helped him gauge the wealth gap between him and someone considered well-off in this world.

Since not many people would be staying on the third floor, Han understood how his large group was able to attain rooms as quickly as they did. The woman behind the counter didn't even ask which floor they should stay on -- the gold bars clearly indicated Han's influence based on the world's standards.

"If it bothers you, I'm sure they can rearrange things so you'll stay on the first floor," Han explained. "But I hope you and your family stay on the third floor."

"Of course, my Lord!" Tom bowed.

"How could we do something as not appreciatively receive your consideration," Molly bowed.

There was a flash of murderous intent, quickly pulled back.

Han sighed as he turned his head slightly at his creations behind him.

The girl smiled awkwardly and handed Tom the keys to the room. "If you require anything, feel free to let us know. We'll try to be accommodating to any of your and your family's needs."

Tom smiled at the girl before looking at Han, "My Lord, my family and I will be entering first. We hope that you have a good night."

Han waved and dismissed the family, knowing they'd feel more relaxed inside the room.

"That's one of the biggest issues with having a society so focused on social hierarchies," Han thought.

The way that Tom and his family reacted was something he was familiar with, considering his family's background. Han had to always be aware of how others were on the social ladder, often causing him stress during his childhood.

His mother would warn him about how he needed to behave appropriately to not attract negative attention from others.

"I imagine that I made my parents' lives harder by how I failed to behave properly. I likely caused other families to view us negatively." Han couldn't help but think of his childhood. "Even though I enjoy seeing how they reacted to my wealth, it doesn't mean that I did it in a malicious light."

Han hoped that the family's experience of traveling with him and enjoying food beyond what they'd have access to would offset the parents' anxiety.

"The children seem to not have as big of an issue. Though, I imagine the older brother had some sense of what was happening during the trip. He likely didn't act differently to keep his younger sister calm." Han smiled.