Creation: The Path of a God (Updated Edition)

Chapter 5 - Part 9 (Book 1 - Fantasy World)

As they approached the stairs, Han appreciated the care that went into designing them. The one thing he noticed was how the stairs were the same color as the rest of the lobby. It was as if they used milk to create the stairs. He couldn't help but notice how the light interacted with the material, possibly some type of rock or mineral.

But what impressed him was how there weren't any rails on the side to prevent someone from falling off. The width of the stairs was staggering as well, comparable to a five-lane street.

"I wonder if they decided against railing due to how wide it was?" Han tilted his head slightly to the right, contemplating the thought.

"It looks so smooth!" Brittany giggled as she bent forward so that her head was close to the material of the stairs, carefully observing what it was made from.

Hearing Brittany's words that reflected his own thoughts, Han couldn't help but wonder if walking on the stairs would be perilous for people. But when his eyes looked up at the students making their way up and down the stairs, he slightly furrowed his brow.

The guide walked onto the stairs without any hesitation.

Seeing the guide walk on the stairs, Han moved close and placed a foot on the first step. His eyes immediately widened in surprise.

"It is not slippery," Han softly spoke before looking to the guide.

"There is no need to worry, My Lord. While the stairs look precarious, I am sure you have noticed that slipping will not be an issue." The guide smiled understandingly.

While the step wasn't sticky, Han couldn't help but think that the stair was grabbing his foot to ensure he didn't fall. What made the experience even more surreal was how the step felt smooth despite the firm grip. If he had done skateboarding in the past, he imagined what he felt would be similar to the grip tape skateboarders used mixed with the surreal surface.

Han started to bend down, his hand outstretched and desiring to touch the surface, but then stopped. He straightened his back and shook his head, not believing what he was about to do. A slight warmth could be felt, blushing from how childish he likely appeared to the other students.

Glancing at the guide, Han appreciated that the guide turned away, whether out of coincidence or to respect Han's dignity, was left for interpretation.

Helania stepped onto the first step, pausing as she also felt the unusual sensation of the material the stairs were made out of.

After seeing how Helania and her Master had acted, Queen didn't have as much of a reaction. However, she took a brief moment on the step before continuing.

"What is this? It is so smooth, but it feels like it will not let go of my feet!" Brittany giggled as though she were a child discovering something new. She pulled on the sleeve of Han's uniform, "Master, can you believe this? I feel like I could run up the stairs and not fall once!" Her eyes glimmered like a diamond with her innocence.

Han couldn't help himself and chuckled slightly.

"Just be careful," Han gently warned her as though he were a parent letting their child play in a play area.

Aside from the material the stairs were made of, another difference was that each step was different in length. After five steps of equal measurements typically found on stairs, the next one was long and made you walk several feet forward before starting the cycle again. With the entire surface of the step milky white, it wasn't easy to notice the unusual design until a person reached the long, flat surface.

"What do you think, Helania? Why do you think they designed the stairs in this manner?" Han asked his creation as he continued to walk up the stairs.

Though it was unusual, he didn't find it challenging to adapt. There was a learning curve, stepping onto the fifth step and then walking forward like on a path.