After ten seconds, the system didn't respond, which made Fein took 'Yes' as an answer. He wonders why the system wasn't willing to talk about it for a second. But he knew it had its own reason.
Fein's mind raced as he listened to Niki's shocking revelations. A fragment of a 10th dimensional being? It seemed too absurd to be true, but Fein couldn't deny the strange feeling in his gut that told him otherwise. He couldn't shake off the fact that he had no memory of his past, unlike Niki who claimed to have some memories of their previous life.
Fein's confusion was evident on his face as he asked Niki, "But why don't I have any memories then? If we're both fragments of the same being, shouldn't I have memories too?"
Niki frowned, clearly taken aback by the question. "I don't know," he admitted. "I never thought about it. Maybe it's because we're not complete clones. There might be some differences in our makeup that caused you to lose your memories."
Fein nodded slowly, inwardly knowing that there was more to it than that. He realized that he couldn't reveal his true identity as a transmigrator from Earth, or risk revealing the truth about the nature of his being to Niki and Melissa. 'Hmmm... It seems I don't have memories of the 10th dimensional being because I'm not really the original host of this body in the first place? My soul just happened to transmigrate in the body of a 10th dimensional fragment? Damn! This is too fuck up!'
He cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure. "Regardless of all this, I still don't understand why you brought me here, Niki. What was your true purpose?"
Niki's eyes gleamed with a strange intensity as he replied, "I brought you here to test your strength. To see if you're worthy of joining me in my quest for power."
Fein's expression turned to one of disbelief. "And you couldn't have just asked me that? Why did you have to lie and trick me into coming here?"
Niki shrugged nonchalantly. "I needed to make sure you were serious. Plus, I wanted to see your true potential. And I must say, I'm impressed."
Fein couldn't help but feel a tinge of annoyance at Niki's methods, but he couldn't deny the fact that he had indeed grown stronger from their fight. He silently vowed to never let his guard down around Niki again.
...
Fein shook his head in disbelief. "You want to fuse with me? That's crazy! Why would I agree to that?"
Niki's expression turned dark. "Because it's not up to you, Fein. You were given the system, the 10th dimensional being's most prized creation, and yet you don't even understand its true purpose. You don't deserve it. I do."
Fein's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean? What is the system's true purpose?"
"The system is a tool for pursuing the mysteries of the universe," Niki explained. "It was the 10th dimensional being's final creation, the culmination of all his power and knowledge before he died. And now, it belongs to you, a mere mortal who doesn't even comprehend its full potential. It's not fair."
Fein gritted his teeth. "No, I won't give the system! This is my golden finger..."
Niki's eyes glinted with a dangerous light. "I don't have an idea on what golden finger you are talking about. I don't just want the system, Fein. I want to fuse with you, to become even more perfect fragments of the 10th dimensional being. Together, we could unlock the secrets of the universe and attain limitless power and knowledge. But if you refuse, I'll just have to take it from you by force."
Fein's heart pounded in his chest as he faced off against Niki. He knew that he couldn't let Niki have the system, but he also couldn't risk fusing with him and losing himself in the process. He had to find another way.
"I won't let you take the system," Fein said firmly. "But I also won't let you fuse with me. There has to be another solution."
Niki's expression softened slightly. "Very well. We'll see if you can back up your words with action."
With that, Niki launched himself at Fein with incredible speed, his dark hand crackling with power. Fein dodged and weaved, using his flame advent and magic spells to keep Niki at bay. Melissa and Kidd watched from the sidelines, their faces tense with worry.
The battle raged on, with Fein using all his powers to keep up with Niki's incredible speed and strength. But even as he fought, he couldn't shake the feeling that there was more at stake than just the system. The fate of the universe itself seemed to hang in the balance, and he knew that he had to find a way to stop Niki before it was too late.
While fighting, Fein was too preoccupied in his mind.
Fein was in disbelief, but he decided to ask the system in his mind to confirm what Niki had said.
"System, is everything that Niki said true?" Fein asked in his mind.
"Yes, Fein. Niki's statements are all true," the system replied telepathically.
Fein was still in shock. "Can you give me more information about the 10th dimensional being that we are fragments of?"
"Of course, Fein. The 10th dimensional being's name was Damien. He was the strongest being in the 10th dimension and had come very close to ascending to the 11th dimension. He was so powerful that even thousands of similar 10th dimensional beings had to band together to kill him. Damien had poured all his power into me before he died, which is why I'm the most prized creation of the 10th dimensional beings. You can see me as a unique product even in the most advanced civilization from the 10th dimension."
Fein was beginning to understand the importance of the system and the significance of his and Niki's existence. He looked back at Niki, who was still grinning, and realized that he had to make a choice. Would he refuse Niki's offer to fuse and pursue the mysteries of the universe together or would he take the risk and join with Niki to become a more perfect fragment of Damien?
'Fuck! Never!'
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