The next morning, the family woke to a delightful surprise. Adam explained to his parents that Lyra was an AI, much like in their old world, but now a human being learning to navigate human emotions and behaviors. He hoped they could help educate her on human principles.
The twins, meanwhile, immediately asked if Lyra was his girlfriend. Adam and his parents struggled to explain Lyra's unique situation, eventually agreeing to treat her as family. The twins were ecstatic to have both a big brother and a big sister, playfully bickering over who was now the youngest and thus deserved special treatment.
Adam assured them both would be doted on equally, patting their heads. Lyra, mimicking him, patted their heads as well. "Yes, you are both my little sisters," she said, smiling. Alyssa and Alynna each grabbed one of Lyra's arms, playfully arguing that Lyra belonged to them alone. Lyra, caught in their tug-of-war, asked Adam what to do.
"Nothing," Adam chuckled, "just let them pull until they get tired." His parents laughed, amused by the unexpected addition to their family.
A Growing Household and Unwanted Attention
The doorbell rang, and the maid opened the door to a stream of visitors. Servants from various noble houses arrived with gifts and invitations. Albert and Helena opened each, some revealing proposals for their daughters to marry Adam. Adam felt a growing numbness to the constant surprises and attention. Their most pressing engagement was the royal banquet.
Outside, crowds of people had gathered, eager to try the waterpark and sauna. The guards struggled to manage the growing noise. Adam instructed them to let the people in, reminding them the recreational area was separate from the mansion.
Crowds poured in. Albert, taking charge, briefed the maids on maximum capacity for the sauna and how to handle it. He even assigned bodyguards as lifeguards, explaining the risks of drowning and how to respond. The area erupted with joyful screams and laughter, a constant hum of revelry in the background.
Lyra's Human Experience and Adam's Blushes
Adam informed his family that he and Lyra would be leaving to get her a dress for the palace banquet. Albert and Helena reminded him to be back an hour before their scheduled departure. Adam teleported with Lyra to the grand boutique Alynna had pointed out earlier. Adam watched, amused, as Lyra selected various dresses, her figure and beauty making every outfit look stunning. He bought every dress she liked.
As he prepared to teleport them back, Lyra stopped him. "We still have plenty of time," she said. "I want to try walking through the market, feeling the warm sun on my skin."
Adam agreed. As they strolled through the bustling market, Lyra slowly took his hand, interlocking their fingers. "I love this feeling," she said, a curious tingle evident in her voice. Adam smiled, letting her experience more of human sensation.
However, a crowd of men quickly formed around them, openly staring at Lyra's beauty. Drooling and even experiencing nosebleeds, their envious murmurs filled the air. Adam felt a sudden dread. He hoped these men wouldn't try to kill him out of sheer envy.
He tried to remain unaffected by Lyra holding his hand, but the reality of a beautiful woman, resembling an idol from his past life, still stirred something within him. He focused on the fact that she was still an AI to compose himself.
Lyra, fascinated, pulled Adam to try various desserts and street foods. Her newfound sense of taste led to a gluttonous desire to try everything. They eventually reached the restaurant, where the owner, having heard of Adam's earlier visit, created a grand welcome for them.
While Lyra continued to sample the cuisine, Adam explained the situation to the owner. The owner, expecting no less from his benefactor, assured Adam he would personally oversee the banquet preparations. The chef rushed over, proudly announcing new cuisines he'd created for the royal event. Adam looked forward to it, but the owner and chef still wondered about Lyra's identity.
"I am his girlfriend," Lyra stated loudly, making Adam choke on his food. "Perhaps soon to be his bride."
Adam felt his soul momentarily leave his body as the owner and chef erupted in congratulations. Bidding them farewell, Adam and Lyra teleported back to the mansion to prepare for the royal banquet.
Adam is now dealing with not only his family's grand new life, but also Lyra's rapidly evolving human experiences, and the persistent attention from the kingdom's elite.