[: 3rd Pov :]
Because ot Daniel's actions, there were sound echoed from the Will of the Universe.
[: Ding Ding :]
The entire world paused for an instant.
Even time itself seemed to hesitate.
Then another tone followed immediately after.
[: Marvelous! :]
A third resonance shattered through the atmosphere like a celebratory bell ringing across infinity.
[: Wonderful! :]
Then another.
[: Fantastic! :]
Each announcement vibrated through the core of existence, shaking the very fabric of the universe.
Fortunately, such announcement could only be heard and seen by Daniel only.
And far above the world…Daniel remained suspended in the sky.
Unmoved.
Unshaken.
But the universe had already begun speaking about him.
[: How wonderful Daniel Valenhardt! :]
The voice echoed again, louder this time, as if excitement itself had become a living force.
[: This is an unexpected discovery! :]
[: This is the first time that the Will of the Universe is unable to see through you Daniel Valenhardt! :]
The moment those words appeared, silence spread across him.
Even the flow of mana seemed to stop for a fraction of a second.
[: You have become an existence that the Will of the Universe can no longer describe! :]
The declaration rippled outward across reality.
Entire dimensional layers vibrated.
Laws of existence flickered momentarily as if overwhelmed by the statement.
[: You are not a being blessed by any god! :]
[: You are not someone the heavens have chosen! :]
[: You do not belong to any faction! :]
Then came the shift.
A rising excitement that felt almost impossible for something like the Will of the Universe.
[: Yet you have become an existence possessing a potential that rivals, no, exceeds even the Beings of the Beginnings! :]
The words struck reality itself like a hammer.
Far above mortal comprehension.
But the voice did not stop.
[: Even "abnormal" can no longer describe your existence, as you have become something above classification itself! :]
The universe itself seemed to struggle for terminology.
As if every label it had ever created was now insufficient.
[: Moreover, you have performed actions that defy all recorded possibility! :]
[: You have manipulated Embodiments! :]
[: You have rewritten fate itself! :]
[: You have altered the destiny of an entire world that Fate itself had already declared as ended! :]
A pause.
A heavier one.
As if even the Will of the Universe needed a moment to process what it was saying.
[: While existing at Divine Rank! :]
[: Truly incredible Daniel Valenhardt! :]
The excitement was no longer restrained.
It was overwhelming.
Almost celebratory.
[: Your achievement of becoming an existence beyond the reach of the Will of the Universe, combined with your rejection of fate itself, has resulted in unprecedented acknowledgment! :]
[: The Will of the Universe now recognizes that it is unworthy to assign you a title! :]
[: It has also been determined that any standard reward would be meaningless to your existence! :]
A brief pause.
Then the final declaration arrived.
[: Hence, in honor of your existence, the Will of the Universe is greatly honored and proud to offer you five wishes and five titles, each without limitation in scope, restriction, or possibility! :]
The final words spread across reality like a divine proclamation.
Daniel remained floating in the sky in silence.
As the universe itself waited for his response.
As Daniel read through the announcement, his expression remained completely unchanged.
No surprise surfaced in his eyes.
No disbelief.
No excitement either.
Because by now, recognition from higher existences had become something he naturally anticipated.
When you overturn fate itself, manipulate embodiments, and rewrite a dying world into a restored existence in a single breath, even the Will of the Universe acknowledging you felt like an inevitable step rather than a revelation.
But what caught his attention was not the praise.
Not the titles.
Not even the five wishes themselves.
It was the structure behind them.
Limitless authority.
Unrestricted grants.
Absolute allowance within cosmic capability.
That alone was enough for Daniel to understand something very important.
This was not just a reward system.
It was an opening.
A loophole in existence itself.
A faint smile formed on his face as his thoughts sharpened.
'System, are you thinking what I am thinking?'
His voice echoed within his mind.
The system responded almost immediately.
[: You are serious. You are actually insane, you know that? Not even all of my previous hosts have ever considered something like this. :]
Daniel's smirk deepened slightly.
The system continued, tone shifting between disbelief and reluctant curiosity.
[: But…it is not impossible. It depends entirely on whether the Will of the Universe is willing to accept such an idea. Even then, the probability is…questionable. :]
A brief pause followed.
Then the system added, almost as if sighing.
[: Still, trying is better than doing nothing. :]
Daniel exhaled lightly.
"Wise words," he replied calmly.
The system immediately responded.
[: I can literally hear sarcasm in your tone. :]
Daniel did not deny it.
Instead, he lifted his gaze toward the sky where the Will of the Universe resided beyond perception.
"Then let's test it," Daniel said inwardly.
"If this works, it might become a shortcut beyond anything I originally planned."
The system went silent for a moment.
Then responded with a quieter tone.
[: I am watching. This is either genius or complete insanity. Possibly both. :]
At that moment, the Will of the Universe finally spoke again.
Its voice no longer carried the exaggerated excitement from before.
Instead, it had become measured.
[: The five wishes granted to Daniel Valenhardt are confirmed. As long as they remain within the scope of my authority, they may be expressed freely. :]
A faint ripple passed through existence as the declaration stabilized.
Daniel did not hesitate.
He responded immediately.
"Then answer me something."
A brief pause followed.
The Universe replied.
[: You may ask. :]
Daniel's eyes narrowed slightly.
There was no hesitation in his voice.
No uncertainty.
Only intent.
"Anything within those five wishes can be anything, correct?"
[: That is correct. :]
The system remained silent
.
Even it was paying attention now.
Daniel continued calmly.
"And there are no restrictions on what form a wish can take, as long as it falls under your authority?"
The Will of the Universe paused for a moment.
It seemed to analyze the intent behind the question.
Then responded.
[: That is correct, provided it does not exceed the boundaries of existential impossibility. :]
A faint silence followed.
Daniel exhaled once.
Then spoke the words without delay.
"Then I will use one wish now."
The atmosphere shifted instantly.
Even though no physical space existed between them, something about the exchange tightened.
The system muttered softly.
[: …Here we go. :]
The Will of the Universe responded.
[: State your wish. :]
Daniel's expression remained calm.
But beneath that calmness lay something far more dangerous.
A thought that no existence before him had ever attempted.
A concept that should not have been spoken.
A possibility that bordered on absurdity itself.
Yet Daniel spoke it anyway.
"Then…"
A brief pause.
Not hesitation.
But precision.
He made sure the words were correct.
Exactly correct.
"Become mine."
Silence.
Not ordinary silence.
But absolute silence that stretched across existence itself.
The Will of the Universe did not respond immediately.
Even the structure of the universe froze for a moment.
[: …You are serious. :]
For the first time it had ever existed, the Will of the Universe was taken aback.
Its tone had changed.
No longer playful.
No longer celebratory.
Now it was cautious.
Observing him like an anomaly that had just exceeded every recorded boundary.
Daniel remained calm.
"I am."
The system broke in immediately.
[: I need to clarify something. Are you attempting to claim ownership over the Will of the Universe itself? Because if yes, that is beyond insane. That is structurally impossible under normal cosmological laws. :]
Daniel replied without emotion.
"That is the idea."
A pause.
The system went silent again.
Then muttered.
[: …You are really going to try it. :]
The Will of the Universe finally spoke.
Its voice was slower now.
[: Daniel Valenhardt. Clarify your intent. :]
Daniel did not waver.
"Just like how other Higher Entities kept absorbing planets and realms to join their ranking, how about you join mine?'' Daniel offered.
As Daniel mentioned his offer, the entire world, no, the entire universe fell into a cold silence.
"I want you to exist under my authority."
Another pause followed.
The Universe processed the statement carefully.
Then responded.
[: That request exceeds conventional hierarchical structure. I am not an entity that can be possessed or owned in standard definition. :]
Daniel tilted his head slightly.
"I did not ask if it was standard."
"I asked if you would become 'mine'"
Silence returned again.
The system quietly whispered.
[: This is going to be interesting. Or catastrophic. Possibly both. :]
The Will of the Universe spoke again, now with something almost like curiosity.
[: Then explain your definition of 'mine'. :]
Daniel's gaze sharpened.
And for the first time in this conversation, his tone carried something absolute.
"Bound to my existence."
A pause.
"Aligned with my will."
Another pause.
"Not as a tool."
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"But as something that acknowledges my authority as a higher reference point."
The system muttered softly.
[: …That is dangerously specific. :]
The Will of the Universe remained silent for a longer moment than before.
Then finally responded.
[: You are attempting to redefine hierarchy itself. :]
Daniel answered simply.
"Yes."
Silence followed again.
