[Her serious tone gets a metaphorical brow raise. Ah, the ranking system. He's heard about it, and from what info he's gathered, he's not exactly a fan of such a system. And especially not when he's seen how some of the higher rank treated those who were lower. Selfish type who thinks they can just do whatever they want.

He's never one to to treat others like lesser, preferring to treat everyone equally regardless of status or form. Regardless of which rank he may get, if he stays, he'll just be the same person as he was. With the difference being awealthy accommodation, or a poorer accommodation.

His head tilts to where Monika points the direction of the bath house. Five minutes of walking through the gauntlet of stares while carrying Monika? He can do this. And so, he begins to walk towards the direction she pointed at.

At the same time, he takes a moment to ponder over what Monika just offered.]

Thank you, Monika. I do not care for luxury, but... I do like to stay with a friend.

[The rank- if he gets a lower one -may serve as a good excuse for him, but he does like to stay with Monika regardless of what his rank would be. It beats being alone, after all.

And... Talking to Monika at least helps to distract him from the stares.]

I will offer the same to you... If I received a higher rank than you, you are free to stay in my space. I'd rather share what wealth I may received.

[Besides, it's not like he even knows what to do with wealth and having a luxurious life. Assuming he'll even get those.]