Adam waited as the King entered, noting the slight bruising on his face – a clear sign of the Queen's earlier "affection." Lyra's neural link to Adam's mind confirmed his suspicions. The King sat, intending to discuss the kingdom's future, but Adam interrupted, subtly healing his injuries. The King thanked him, then continued, pretending nothing had happened.
He spoke of available lands for tourism, proposing a waterpark venture that would be lucrative for Adam and benefit the kingdom by attracting more visitors and wealth. Adam, having Lyra scan the lands, quickly devised a more comprehensive plan to maximize revenue.
The Land of Fun
Adam proposed not just a waterpark, but a full-fledged theme park, a grand "Land of Fun." He suggested a guided route, strategically separated from residential areas to prevent crime and maintain citizen happiness. To further boost revenue, he pitched a towering hotel and a mall adjacent to the theme park, offering street vendors rent-free slots and encouraging new product innovation among residents. This would cater to all income levels, from the lower to the higher echelons of society.
To add even more allure, Adam proposed a theatre for noble entertainment, envisioning it as a hub for musical, acting, poetic, and storytelling talents. This would draw nobles in droves, ensuring the kingdom's prosperity. The King listened, amazed by Adam's meticulous and calculated plan, and granted him immediate rights to execute it.
An Empire Built in Minutes
Adam then teleported the King to the designated land. The King, stunned by Adam's power, watched as Lyra, after a swift scan of the ground and blueprint execution, instantly manifested the theme park, hotel, mall, connecting pathways, and theatre within minutes. Everything materialized perfectly as planned.
The King, in stunned silence, finally grasped the immense magnitude of Adam's abilities. The realization hit him: Adam could single-handedly conquer the world, create a kingdom out of nothing in mere seconds. Overwhelmed, the King knelt before Adam. "How absurd is this," he whispered, "to think that I made you bow to me. Your power is beyond any human comprehension."
Adam, shocked by the King's reverence, immediately pulled him to his feet. "Never do that again, Your Majesty," Adam pleaded. "You are still the King of this land." He gently guided the King to a seat.
The King, still reeling, asked for Adam's forgiveness for any past misjudgment. Adam assured him there was nothing to forgive and begged him to maintain their previous relationship. The King understood that Adam, despite his world-shaking power, remained humble. Adam then infused mana into the King, helping him recover from the mental overload.
A Promise and a New Era
Now composed, Adam asked a favor: to protect his family while he embarked on an important task away from the kingdom. The King, without hesitation, staked his life on protecting Adam's family as if they were his own. Adam thanked him, a wave of relief washing over him, knowing his family would be safe while he searched for Emily.
Before departing, Adam teleported and instantly constructed a personal sauna for the King, then reappeared before him. "I shall take my leave now, Your Majesty," Adam said, as the King still struggled to comprehend the impossible events unfolding before his eyes.
The next day, the kingdom erupted in disbelief. The landscape had transformed overnight, with towering new buildings appearing from nowhere. Residents cheered, a sense of future prosperity filling the air.
Adam has secured a powerful ally in the King and set in motion a monumental project that will change the face of the kingdom.