Creation: The Path of a God (Updated Edition)

Chapter 3 - Part 16 (Book 1 - Fantasy World)

Seeing that they were all dressed and ready, Han could feel his curiosity growing regarding the group aiming for Leaf Village.

Noticing Han's behavior, the maids that came to help them change into their outfits began to head into the portal that led to The Stronghold. The maids also carried away the large mirror that Han used.

"I suspect that there is much confusion and chaos due to the news of hostile forces approaching Leaf village, so we should let Elis and Tom's family know what is happening." Han smiled at the three.

Han walked out of the changing room into the main hallway.

Stepping into the hallway, he immediately noticed how quiet the hallway was, like something out of a horror game.

"It is quiet," Han remarked to himself and the three.

"We do not detect anyone with hostile intentions, Master," Queen said.

Han nodded, "I suspect that was the case. When heading to the bath area earlier, I did not think there was any noise. But that may just be my poor memory."

It was also worth noting that the fact that they were on the floor typically only used by nobles and their entourage meant that there shouldn't be anyone active.

But Han still felt as though something was different.

Helania, Queen, and Brittany seemed to have detected the unsettling atmosphere of the hallway.

Han walked over to Elis' door first. Reaching it, he took a moment to see if there was anything that could be heard. Even though the doors were designed to contain sound, it was better to take precautions -- instead of leaving things to chance.

Moving close to the door, Han placed an ear up against it.

"Nothing," Han said. "It is likely the way the door was designed," He made sure to add -- to avoid escalating things.

Taking a step back, Han calmly knocked on the door.

As he waited, Han tried to hear any footsteps or even feel any vibrations on the floor. But there wasn't anything -- due to the quality of the building's design.

The door soon opened, and Elis' face was revealed. Her eyes were wide, and her eyebrows raised with anxiety. In addition, her face was drained of color. It was clear that something had happened during the time since Han last saw her.

"My Lord!" The words rushed out of Elis' mouth.

The fact that confusion wasn't the emotion being displayed on Elis' face, Han could tell that it was connected to what Andrea had alerted him about.

"Calm down, tell me what happened," Han slowly said to Elis in an attempt to calm the woman down. The last thing he needed to do was cause her to panic.

Opening the door further, Elis moved inside towards the nearest window.

With the door opened, Han followed the village woman inside her room. He took a quick look but then focused on the window. The further he entered, the more Han could hear voices yelling at one another.

"I think something is happening right now, My Lord," Elis said. She pointed down towards the street, "There are people rushing with their belongings as though fleeing from something. Guards are waving people away from where we entered."

Elis looked at Han, hoping for guidance.

Walking towards the window, Han looked at the street below them. The first thing he noticed was the guards guiding villagers away from the entrance, likely not the only one but the one they took to enter.