Creation: The Path of a God (Updated Edition)

Chapter 5 - Part 5 (Book 1 - Fantasy World)

With how the carriage would occasionally shudder due to the slight unevenness of the road and the pace they were traveling, Han couldn't help but imagine how it would be easy to doze off with how comfortable he was feeling. Brittany's soft body pressed against him, and the warmth of her face on his arm was particularly welcomed. He couldn't help but smell a sweet smell coming off of her, as though entering a candy shop. Her faint fragrance made her presence that much more enjoyable. Instead of them heading to an appointment to take an exam, the experience was more akin to a comfortable date on a beautiful day where the sky was blue, and the breeze was slightly warm from the sun.

If it weren't for how he was curious about the exam he'd be taking, under the supervision of the Lady Knight, Han would've suggested that the wagon stop and they take their time while also checking out the local businesses.

His eyes observed the residents of Illumin going about their day. Seeing a few of the students holdings hands, it was easy to mistake that he was back home on Earth. He couldn't help but smile when he saw one of the couples, where the young woman raised a hand to her mouth and giggled at something funny the young man had said. She brushed back her forest green hair, revealing pointed, slender ears.

Continuing down the road, it was only a short time before they neared the wall surrounding the Academy. Han noticed an increase in students wearing uniforms walking about on the sidewalks on either side of the road. It was different from earlier when many of the residents were wearing professional or casual outfits. On top of the number of students, there was also a change in the height of the buildings and the removal of the multiple levels. Compared to earlier, when they entered the city near the massive walls where it felt like a canyon with the levels and buildings stretching towards the sky, the height of the buildings and only having one level gave a sense as though they were moving toward the center of a vast bowl.

The surroundings no longer felt like a dense and somewhat claustrophobic inducing area, as though it were similar to an old walled city long ago demolished. Now it gave the impression of the downtown area in a somewhat remote European village. The vibrant and refreshing colors made it easy to want to explore and see what was offered.

Sensing what Han was thinking, "With the Academy the focus of Illumin, the city is modeled to cater to what is pleasing to the students. As you have likely noticed, the buildings are becoming shorter and no longer stacked on each other with countless levels. This allows the students to walk around in an environment where the amount of sunlight would not be restricted. The types of businesses that are able to set up locations closer to the Academy are also ones where the quality of products and services offered are higher." The guide explained, indicating stores with outdoor seating areas where students could be seen relaxing and talking amongst themselves.

A few students casually glanced in their direction. But they didn't give them as much attention as he expected. It made him wonder whether it was due to not wanting to come across as rude like some tourists from the countryside. Han did suspect that his creations' ethereal beauty was beyond what they'd have been able to see even in their upper lifestyle.

A few young girls gracefully raised a cup of tea to their lips. Next to one of the girls, a man dressed in servant attire bowed so that he could whisper something in her ear. She nodded, slightly raising a hand as if giving out some kind of order.

Based on how some of the students behaved, Han didn't need the guide to indicate the upbringing of the students sitting outside, drinking tea, and eating snacks. He guessed they were children of people with sufficient means, possibly connected to the nobility. There was the way they moved, lacking any urgency as someone from a simpler upbringing would naturally have.

"Though only some of the lower nobles enjoy dining at the shops outside of the Academy, it does not change the fact that such establishments are able to rival ones found in larger cities. I have had the luxury of dining at many of these locations and assure you that the quality is without question. Even inside the capital of either the Helios Kingdom or Lunar Empire, it would be quite difficult to find locations serving better items." The guide smiled as though proud of the ability to eat such a level of food.