Chapter 226: The Inventor of the Void God Sect
Having spent a long time on Void Island and not having bought any fashionable intergalactic clothing, he was still dressed in his Earth attire. Plus, he hadn't arrived in a luxury vehicle or spacecraft, just strolling in on foot.
As a result, his entrance didn't immediately draw the attention of the villa managers in the lobby.
Tony, however, was intrigued as he took in the opulent surroundings of the Elite Hotel. True to its reputation throughout Xandar, the hotel's lavishness surpassed any accommodations he had experienced back on Earth.
Every employee seemed to be a stunning beauty, each exuding a unique charm.
The front desk at the Elite Hotel wasn't staffed by a single person; they rotated frequently.
Recently, Lalatina had just completed her shift. Noticing the newcomer, she observed that the other employees showed little interest in him.
Typically, significant clients either arrive via a private elevator or from the landing pad entrance. Entering through the front suggested a short stay and such guests often didn't fit the profile of the wealthy elite.
After working here for a while, she had learned to spot affluent clients instantly. Most had designated customers and never worried about performance.
Seeing a visitor who didn't appear wealthy, she figured it was common not to greet him immediately.
However, having recently finished her front desk shift and feeling a bit out of practice at welcoming guests, she decided to approach.
"Hello, sir! How may I assist you today?" Lalatina said with a friendly smile.
Tony noticed the villa managers' indifference and was contemplating how to impress them when he found someone approaching him with a greeting. This caught him off guard, and he turned to see a woman, 1.76 meters tall, with brown hair and an exquisite beauty, exuding an elegant charm.
"I'm just here to experience the services," Tony replied, explaining his purpose.
Upon hearing that he was merely there for a taste of their offerings, the other young women exchanged knowing glances, sensing they hadn't misjudged the situation, and their expressions turned slightly mocking.
Many clients couldn't afford a prolonged stay at the Elite Hotel, but a few would spend thousands for a short visit.
"Have you checked out our experience packages?" Lalatina asked, ready to provide more information.
"Experience packages? Tell me more about them," Tony replied, intrigued by this concept.
"The experience packages are divided into three tiers: one day, three days, and five days," she explained. "Although the daily rate is two thousand, you can check in any time without a reservation. You can even change your mind and request a refund later. We calculate your stay starting from noon the following day."
Lalatina continued to clarify the options, noting the common occurrence of clients claiming they'd stay for five days but only opting for a single day, subsequently requesting refunds.
For the Elite Hotel, such visitors weren't highly regarded. After all, the accommodation fees were exorbitant, and without a decent background or an ability to integrate into the hotel's elite social scene, many would feel shortchanged.
When Tony heard about the two thousand per day rate, he dismissed it. He had more than enough funds—over one hundred billion—and was earning around forty million a day. Once he developed and sold more advanced technology, making a billion a day would be effortless, so he wasn't worried about money.
"What if I want to stay longer without a reservation?" he inquired, noticing the emphasis on reservations.
"Without a reservation, a direct one-year stay requires a lump sum payment of three hundred thousand, and it's non-refundable," Lalatina explained.
Tony chuckled, "I thought it would be something more serious. Alright, just sign me up for a year then."
He was genuinely interested in experiencing the services at the Elite Hotel and considered the idea of bringing a secretary back after seeing Sonia and Sara.
"Very well, my name is Lalatina. Please follow me," she said, surprised by the seemingly ordinary-looking guest's request for such an extensive stay.
Having worked hard to achieve her performance metrics, she had thought a mere visitor would want to experience the hotel for a short period.
Quickly realizing she might have a valuable client, Lalatina led Tony to the front desk for registration.
"Please fill in your name here and allow me to scan your appearance for our records," she instructed.
Without hesitation, Tony let the system scan him and enter his name.
As soon as "Tony Stark" appeared, several villa managers in the lobby looked on in shock.
The name of Tony Stark, inventor of the Void God Sect, had circulated widely across Xandar.
His creation of affordable yet powerful gravity devices had made waves, selling successfully across various planets.
Many prominent clients at the Elite Hotel had purchased his gravity devices.
However, the managers had envisioned a more fashionable appearance for Tony, expecting him to be clad in high-end, futuristic attire.
Seeing him dressed like an ordinary person was unexpected.
"Mr. Tony Stark! It's an honor. I'll be your dedicated attendant for the next year," Lalatina said, her demeanor shifting to one of respect.
"If you have any issues with my service, you can request a room change or a new attendant at any time. I hope you enjoy your stay with us."
Having realized who he was, Lalatina felt fortunate to be attending to such a prominent guest.