[: 3rd Pov :]
[: Daniel Valenhardt…you are truly astonishing…you are truly a being that can no longer be predicted nor defined by normality :]
The voice of the Will of the Universe echoed throughout Daniel's presence.
But this time, its tone had changed completely.
There was no overwhelming grandeur.
No exaggerated celebration.
Instead…there was acknowledgment.
Pure acknowledgment toward an existence that had surpassed expectation again and again.
Daniel remained silent as he listened.
The Will of the Universe continued.
[: To know forbidden knowledge involving the fate of the universe itself, your status and existence have now been elevated. :]
The moment those words were spoken, reality subtly shifted.
Not violently.
Not destructively.
But as though existence itself had recognized a change in hierarchy.
Daniel could feel it immediately.
The invisible boundaries around him loosened slightly.
The structure of the universe no longer observed him merely as a powerful being.
Now…it viewed him as something approaching a higher authority.
The Will of the Universe spoke once more.
[: The previous offer of five wishes and five titles has now been consumed, as the Will of the Universe has considered your proposal…and agreed to it. :]
For the first time since the conversation began, even the system fell silent.
Complete silence.
As though it itself had not expected things to progress this far.
Then suddenly, the system was the one that became surprised.
[: …Wait. It actually accepted? :]
The system sounded genuinely stunned.
[: What kind of development is this supposed to be…? :]
Daniel's lips curved upward slightly.
Not in arrogance but satisfaction.
Because he knew this meant one thing.
The Universe itself had acknowledged possibility within his proposal.
It wasn't impossible, but it might be difficult.
Then the Will of the Universe spoke again.
And this time…there was something strange within its voice.
It was subtle and almost impossible to hear from an existence like itself.
But if one could detect, it would be none other than Hope.
[: However, for the universe to truly become yours, Daniel Valenhardt…you must prove yourself one final time. :]
The atmosphere around them deepened.
[: If you agree to this path, you shall be granted gifts, authority, and the pathway toward your proposal. :]
A brief pause followed.
Then came the question.
[: Do you accept…? :]
The moment those words were spoken, silence spread once more.
Daniel closed his eyes briefly.
Then slowly opened them again.
A faint smirk appeared on his face.
"Ho…?"
There was excitement in his voice now.
"Is that a challenge?"
The pressure around him subtly rose as his confidence surfaced naturally.
"That sounds enticing."
His eyes gleamed faintly.
"And I do not mind facing this challenge."
The moment Daniel accepted, the entire universe trembled.
[: You have accepted the offer granted by the Universe. :]
A powerful resonance spread across existence.
[: As such, you have been granted the path of becoming the 'Bearer of Singularity'. :]
The words echoed endlessly throughout his entire existence.
Bearer of Singularity.
Even the name itself carried an indescribable weight.
The system immediately reacted.
[: Bearer of Singularity…? That is not a normal path designation. :]
Its voice sounded tense now.
[: Daniel…this sounds dangerous beyond measure. :]
But Daniel remained calm.
The Will of the Universe continued.
[: To become and succeed the path of the 'Bearer of Singularity', you must complete each assigned task. :]
[: Upon completion of every task, you shall receive corresponding rewards and gifts from the Universe itself. :]
The atmosphere trembled faintly.
Then came the final declaration.
[: For accepting the path of becoming the 'Bearer of Singularity'… :]
A pause followed.
Heavier than before.
[: You have obtained an ultimate gift from the Universe. :]
The moment those words appeared, the entire space erupted with light.
All of the sudden, the moment Daniel accepted the offer of the Universe, something changed within him.
A deep resonance echoed throughout existence itself as though countless dimensions had acknowledged the decision simultaneously.
The Will of the Universe did not waste time.
It immediately granted him a reward.
No, it was an ultimate gift.
Something so absurdly valuable that if even a fragment of information regarding it leaked into the outside cosmos, entire divine factions would descend into madness for it.
Wars would erupt.
Gods would slaughter each other.
Ancient beings hidden since the beginning of time would awaken solely for the chance to obtain even the smallest trace of it.
And yet…daniel had received it directly from the Universe itself.
[: You have obtained the Persona of the Universe :]
The declaration echoed calmly.
But the weight behind those words was immeasurable.
Even the system froze for a brief moment.
[: …What? :]
For the first time in a very long time, the system genuinely sounded shaken.
[: The Universe actually gave you that? Are you serious right now? :]
Daniel lowered his gaze slightly toward his chest.
And then it began.
Without pain.
Without resistance.
A mark slowly manifested across his body.
Right above his heart.
Not created from ink.
Not carved from mana.
Not formed through divine energy.
But from something far deeper.
It was as though existence itself had personally engraved its acknowledgment onto him.
A living imprint, the symbol of the Universe.
Darkness slowly gathered over Daniel's chest.
Not ordinary darkness.
But a perfect black circle.
A void so deep that even light itself seemed unable to escape from it.
It resembled a black hole.
An endless singularity containing immeasurable depth.
And within that black circle…an infinity symbol slowly appeared.
The symbol glowed faintly within the darkness, radiating an indescribable authority.
Infinite existence within endless void.
A concept so profound that even observing it for too long felt dangerous.
The mark pulsed once.
Then stabilized.
At that moment, Daniel felt it.
Not an increase in raw strength.
Not a sudden explosion of power.
But something else entirely.
Something more fundamental.
His connection to the Universe itself had changed.
Daniel slowly touched the mark over his chest.
The moment his fingers brushed against it, countless sensations flooded through him briefly.
The flow of stars.
The birth of worlds.
The collapse of civilizations.
The endless circulation of life and death throughout existence.
It lasted only an instant before fading.
But even that single moment was enough to make Daniel realize the absurdity of what he had just received.
The system finally spoke again.
Its voice was still filled with disbelief.
[: Daniel…do you even understand what the Persona of the Universe means? :]
Daniel remained quiet.
The system continued slowly.
[: This is not a simple blessing or title. This is recognition directly tied to the existence of the Universe itself. :]
[: The fact that it engraved its Persona onto you means the Universe has acknowledged you as someone qualified to stand on equal grounds with its will. :]
Daniel's eyes narrowed slightly.
He could already sense that much.
Even though his stats had not increased dramatically…
Even though his mana had not suddenly exploded…
He instinctively understood one thing.
What he gained was infinitely more valuable than temporary power.
The black infinity symbol over his chest pulsed faintly once more.
And for a brief moment, the entire Universe responded to it.
The moment the Persona of the Universe fully stabilized within Daniel's existence, the entire void trembled once more.
It was as though the Universe itself had finally accepted that Daniel Valenhardt was no longer merely a powerful existence.
He had now stepped onto something far greater.
A path that should never have existed.
A path no being had ever walked before.
Then, the voice of the Universe echoed once again.
This time, far grander than before.
Each word carried immeasurable weight as though reality itself was carving the declarations into the foundation of existence.
[: Bearer of Singularity :]
The title of mark alone caused the surrounding void to distort violently.
Even the flow of dimensional laws slowed.
The system immediately fell silent as if instinctively aware that what was about to be spoken surpassed ordinary cosmic authority.
The Will of the Universe continued.
[: You who have learned the secrets of the Universe… :]
[: You who dared to claim the Universe as your own… :]
[: You who stood before impossibility itself and spoke without hesitation… :]
[: Have now stepped onto the Path of Singularity. :]
The declaration spread endlessly.
Not only throughout the current universe.
But across hidden dimensions, sealed realms, ancient voids, and forgotten territories buried outside the perception of lesser beings.
It was as though existence itself had recorded Daniel's name into a higher layer of reality.
The Universe continued.
[: You are worthy to walk this path. However… :]
A brief pause followed.
[: Before the Will of the Universe decides to place everything upon you…one final progressive mission shall be given. :]
Daniel's eyes narrowed slightly.
The Universe itself was speaking as though it intended to gamble its fate upon him.
The very thought alone was absurd.
Yet somehow…
It felt natural now.
[: For obtaining the title of Bearer of Singularity, only five percent of its authority and abilities have been unlocked. :]
The moment those words appeared, even Daniel felt a subtle shift within himself.
Only five percent.
And yet the pressure radiating from the title already felt monstrous beyond comprehension.
[: As you progress through the tasks granted by the Universe, additional powers, authorities, and gifts shall continue to awaken. :]
Then, the abilities revealed themselves.
And the moment they did, reality trembled once more.
[: Active Ability :]
[: Singularity Collapse :]
- Everything you decide within your limits may be collapsed, whether matter, soul, concept, energy, or existence itself -
Daniel's pupils narrowed slightly.
- Those subjected to collapse cannot resist, reject, escape, or overturn the process of their collapse -
- All collapsed existence may then be converted into anything you desire -
Silence spread immediately afterward.
Even the system did not speak.
Because the implication of such an authority was horrifying.
It was not destruction.
It was forced conversion of existence itself.
Absolute restructuring through collapse.
The Will of the Universe continued without pause.
[: Passive Ability :]
[: Universal Singularity :]
The black infinity mark over Daniel's chest pulsed faintly.
- You have partially obtained the authority of the Universe itself -
- Therefore, the laws of the Universe no longer fully apply to you -
The surrounding dimensional layers shook violently.
- You may now freely cross dimensions, realms, spaces, sealed territories, hidden factions, forbidden domains, and isolated realities -
- Boundaries created by the Universe shall no longer restrict your movement -
Daniel slowly exhaled.
Even he understood how absurd this was becoming.
But the final sentence caused even him to pause slightly.
- As one favored by Singularity itself, fortune shall now favor you entirely -
The system immediately reacted.
[: Entirely? That is not fortune anymore. That is practically existence itself rigging outcomes in your favor. :]
Daniel smirked faintly.
Then, the atmosphere changed again.
Far heavier than before.
The Will of the Universe spoke once more.
[: The ultimate gift granted to Daniel Valenhardt by the Will of the Universe is… :]
[: Scroll of Edict :]
The moment the name appeared, the void shattered.
An ancient scroll slowly manifested before Daniel.
Its appearance was simple.
Yet impossibly overwhelming.
The scroll looked ancient beyond time itself.
Dark gold inscriptions flowed endlessly across its surface like living laws.
Every symbol upon it radiated an authority so absolute that even space itself bent away instinctively.
The system's voice trembled for the first time.
[: No way… :]
[: The Universe actually gave you that…? :]
[: Scroll of Edict :]
[: A supreme authority surpassing the highest known status of Truth. :]
[: A status standing two stages above Embodiment itself. :]
The moment those words appeared, even Daniel's expression shifted slightly.
Truth.
A realm beyond Embodiments.
And this artifact surpassed even that.
- No being, regardless of rank, authority, divinity, origin, or existence, may resist the authority of an Edict written upon the scroll -
The surrounding void shook with every sentence.
- If gods are ordered to perish… they shall perish -
The stars across the distant void flickered.
- If galaxies are ordered to collapse…they shall collapse -
Entire dimensional currents distorted.
- If millions of souls are ordered to ascend into godhood… they shall ascend -
The authority behind the declaration felt absolute.
Unquestionable.
An authority beyond resistance itself.
Yet even such an artifact possessed limits.
- However…the Scroll of Edict contains only three writable Edicts -
Silence followed immediately afterward.
Because even with limitations…
Three absolute decrees capable of overriding existence itself was already beyond insanity.
The ancient scroll floated silently before Daniel.
As though acknowledging its new owner.
