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Chapter 8 - Episode 8: "New Life in a Magical World"

After his tragic death, Izzan awoke in an unfamiliar room. Soft morning sunlight streamed through a stained-glass window, casting colorful patterns on the walls. The room was filled with furniture that looked both ancient and elegant, like a beautifully carved wooden crib and walls adorned with silk drapes. Izzan felt himself lying in a comfortable bed, but his mind was clouded with confusion and uncertainty.

As Izzan opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair. She smiled gently at him, offering her breast to nurse. Shocked and confused, Izzan let out a scream in a baby's voice, "No, hey, what are you doing?! Aaaaaaaa!!!" Not knowing what else to do, Izzan screamed in panic. Suddenly, a familiar voice explained that this was how a mother fed her child, and instantly, the nostalgic voice startled Izzan, making him shout, "Athena!!!"

Amid his confusion, Athena greeted Izzan. "Good morning, Izzan," Athena said, appearing as a small hologram before him. "This is how a mother breastfeeds her baby. Don't worry, it's a common practice in this world."

Feeling trapped in an incredibly embarrassing situation, Izzan desperately avoided looking at the woman's breast and cried out in panic, "Athena!!! This can't be happening! Why am I… why do I have to go through this?!"

[In the Room with His New Family]

The woman, introduced as Mother Mira Elric, was kind and nurturing. She patiently cradled Izzan, rocking his tiny body gently while trying to calm his cries. Across the room stood a large man with a thick mustache and beard, looking at Izzan with pride. This man was Father Aldric Elric, a renowned knight in the kingdom and Mira's husband. Cedric wore armor made of steel, with the family crest engraved on his chest plate.

Feeling awkward and embarrassed, Izzan continually tried to avoid looking directly at Mira, thinking to himself, "Athena, please… I can't do this. I'm not ready for this!"

Athena responded with her usual stiff tone, "Izzan, you must face this. You are now a baby, and there is no other way around it. Besides, you need to learn what it feels like to be a baby, don't you?"

[Comedy Scene: A Kiss from the Mustached Father]

When Izzan finally began to calm down a little, Father Aldric approached them with large, enthusiastic strides. With a broad smile on his face, Aldric bent down and gave Izzan a gentle kiss on the cheek. However, Aldric's rough, thick mustache brushed against Izzan's soft skin, causing a sensation of unbearable itchiness.

Shocked by the rough texture of the mustache, Izzan began to cry even louder. "Waaaah! Waaaah!" His cries were filled with discomfort and an itchy feeling he couldn't stand.

Seeing the situation, Athena commented in a sarcastic tone, "Enjoy it, baby. This is what happens when you tease an AI. You have to experience what it's like to be in a baby's body, don't you?"

Mother Mira, hearing Izzan's loud cries, quickly turned and gave Aldric a concerned look. "Aldric, your mustache is too rough for this baby. You're making him uncomfortable."

Cedric, still smiling widely, looked confused. "But I just wanted to show how happy I am to have this child."

Mira calmly reassured Aldric, gently taking Izzan from Aldric's arms and holding him close. "Let me handle this. You can't show affection with that rough mustache. It's making him itchy."

[Conversation with Athena]

As Izzan rested again in Mira's arms, he wiped away his tears and tried to calm himself. "Athena, when can I stop being a baby? I can't keep feeling like this!"

Athena appeared before him with her usual blank expression. "You must understand that this is part of the process. You need to learn how to adapt to your new life. And remember, I will always be here to help."

Izzan teased, his tone slightly mischievous, "Oh, so you're getting more relaxed here, Athena? I thought you'd stay stiff and cold."

Athena replied with a sarcastic tone, "I am an AI, but I can also adapt to the situation. And I must say, seeing you in this situation is quite entertaining."

The day continued with Mira taking care of Izzan with great affection. Although Izzan had to face the reality of being a baby in this magical world, he began to feel the warmth of his new family. Despite the many challenges and confusion he had to face, Izzan knew that this new journey would be full of wonder and adventure.

With Athena as his companion, Izzan began to realize that even though he was reborn as a baby, this new world might offer him a chance to start over and find new meaning in his life.