That is why I'd like to see the MC reflect and maybe feel a bit of doubt in his current predicament following Chapter 18. While he's been in some danger before with needing to go out into the Valley for Argos' trial and the Effigy, the realm does bend to his will, and he's had the safety of the hotel to fall back on. This time, however, there was a threat inside the hotel and was a Greek god, a creator of said realm, so that would make more most people new to the existence of magic pause and wonder if they're in over their head. There's also room for the MC to doubt his leadership skills since Asterion takes control of the situation smoothly; more so if you didn't figure out Jean's identity. This would be a good opportunity to get support and reassurance from Asterion.