A New Chapter: Peace and Pregnancy
Both Adam and Emily returned home, finally settling into a peaceful couple's life. They spent their days cooking, cleaning, and watching shows. Adam took full advantage of this opportunity to cherish and love Emily, even duplicating himself to reduce housework and maximize their time together.
Months passed, the portals were steadily closing, one after another, thanks to the creatures' efforts. Occasionally, some creatures would visit Adam's house, providing updates and chatting with the couple. The looming threat of a massive portal now felt like a distant past; their invasion plans had been foiled repeatedly.
Then, a new life began to emerge: Emily was pregnant with Adam's child.
Adam was absolutely delighted by the news of Emily's pregnancy. Just then, Nirik appeared, transforming into his Kirin form and touching Emily's belly with his horn. Emily, never expecting to have a child, felt a surprising wave of dizziness and bloating as the Kirin bestowed some power upon the unborn baby.
As the news spread, creatures from all corners came to visit, astonished by the unprecedented event of a phoenix reproducing in a human body. Adam, connecting to the other world via neuro-link, shared the joyous development of his life with Emily and their unborn child. Lyra, surprised by the news, relayed it to the family, who were all ecstatic about the coming baby.
Developments in the Other World
Lyra then updated Adam on the significant changes in the other world. The kingdom had expanded rapidly due to a huge influx of people, with new areas being built to accommodate them. The King, after returning from his meeting, had been offered a place in the meeting among different races, but he had refused, prioritizing his own kingdom. This meeting among different races has signified another 100-year treaty.
Alyssa and Alynna had signed up as the youngest adventurers, accompanied by Leon and Lyra herself. They were training rigorously in combat, utilizing their Dracorb artifacts, and were rapidly leveling up, their dragons growing into lesser dragons. Both of Adam's parents were busy assisting the King and the Adventurer's Guild.
Arthur, now proficient in business, was venturing outside the human kingdom, venturing into new territories. He had become fiercely overprotective of the family, using his summon core on multiple occasions to teleport and shield them from danger.
Leon had become a household name, celebrated and respected in the kingdom, holding a noble title due to his significant contributions, delegating tasks and teaching new skills to residents.
Lyra had become a versatile figure—a teacher, engineer, and architect. Nobles sought her intelligence, even trying to court her for their sons. Adam's name had become a legend, immortalized with a statue in the kingdom, and the King had officially declared him a hero. Everyone there awaited his eventual return from his "long mission." Lyra assured Adam not to worry about their lives there, as everything was thriving, and urged him to focus on his life with Emily.
A New Beginning and Looming Threats
Adam, overflowing with happiness, hugged Emily, reflecting on his past. From being a person who had lost everything and was on the brink of death, he recognized how far he had come. A new life was truly beginning.
Emily's parents came to stay with them for a while, helping Emily through her pregnancy. Unbeknownst to them, multiple shadow figures were observing Adam's house from afar. Seeing the frequent visits from various creatures, they began to plan their moves, intending to strike soon.
Adam and Emily are experiencing a profound moment of peace and joy with their impending child, while in the other world, Adam's legacy flourishes and his family thrives.