"Who are you? You're not Tenshi herself..."
Philip asked after confirming with the system
'Scan'
『 ??? 』
"These past several hours, the memories of the girl you call Tenshi is slowly coming into my own. I am what you call the Totality Catalyst"
"The personification of the Totality Catalyst..."
"An accurate description"
The Totality Catalyst agreed
"You said her memories are coming to yours... Is Tenshi gone?"
Philip asked with intense worry and anger that the air inside the room trembled. The Totality Catalyst was taken aback
"She's still here. We are but one, I'm just another personality of hers since I woke up inside her. I am only a transformation from her many transformations"
"I see... How come you've woken up anyways?"
"I have obtained a total of ten catalyst, even more than that... I guess that's why I woke up?"
『 Condition requirement has been met! 』
『 Due to absorbing a total of 10 catalysts, a fraction of the personification of the Totality Catalyst has manifested within Tenshi Hikaru 』
『 The first fraction of the Totality Catalyst has provided the Void Transformation and the Void Catalyst 』
『 A fraction of the Totality Catalyst's memory has been unlocked 』
『 The exception has been known! Adjusting additional counter measures... 』
『 Succesful! 』
The display of the system changed from being broken, rustic, and glitched to a glorious display. The display was shining and looked grand, like a victory screen after a game. The system seemed to be fixed and returned back to normal
"I see... Then... I'll have to ask you a few questions..."
"Go ahead... I'll ask a few too after you"
"That's fine..."
Philip took a deep breath before speaking
"Where did you come from? Were you born or made in this universe?"
"Hm... That, I do not know..."
"What do you remember?"
"..."
The Totality Catalyst paused to think
"The Dawn of Creation... A Singularity... And a golden light..."
"Can you elaborate?"
"..."
The Totality Catalyst's eyes narrowed, which she hasn't done before. She lifted her left arm and clutched her head with her hand
"I can't remember..."
"Alright..."
Philip frowned. The fraction of the Totality Catalyst's memories was extremely small that it gave him nothing. Although, by context clues, he slightly understands what she told him
'The Dawn of Creation might pertain to the creation of the universe... Unless it's something different entirely... The Singularity should be something like a black hole, of course, and the golden light...'
Philip paused to think about the the golden light
'Fate? Golden Timeline? Absolute Universe? Or... Could it be... The Omega Stone of Fate?'
Philip thought of several things that have golden light and since the Totality Catalyst is an existence and a concept bound and of the universe, it might bore witness to the creation of the universe, or even before that event
"If that's all you can remember... I don't have any more questions"
"Alright, I'll be asking some questions now"
"Go ahead"
"..."
The Totality Catalyst paused and glared over Philip
"Fate Controller, named Philip... What is your purpose in this universe?"
"My purpose..."
Philip entered a deep concentration. He was overwhelmed by the question he began to question himself. It was like an existential question for him
"Depending on your answer, there will be consequences..."
The Totality Catalyst warned him and he lifted his head to look at her. His anger slightly lessened since his emotions were being clouded. He didn't know the answer to her question, but nonetheless, he needed to answer it
Ultimately, he answered it at what he believed the most
"My purpose is unknown for now... But what I want to do is to protect this world and my desire is to die, to end myself... Of course, I won't die as long as there's someone who cares enough for me. I won't allow them to feel sad when I disappear"
"..."
The Totality Catalyst was silent and kept staring at Philip
"A righteous and heroic statement... But a selfish and insufferable desire... Though, experiencing extreme kindness and incorporation of bottomless anger makes you a force to be reckoned with, a cut above the rest, and an existence that no other existences, not even an omniscient being, could understand... You are an unknown, indeed"
"..."
Philip narrowed his eyes and tried to understand her words. He didn't know what to feel and conclude out of it
"Why are you asking that?"
Philip couldn't help but ask
"I am different from Tenshi, I am the personification of the Totality Catalyst as you have said... But her memories are somehow affecting my own judgement... The concept of love, sympathy, and longing... Emotions that I'm slowly starting to understand... To answer your question, I am judging your role in this universe as the Fate Controller as I am the Totality Catalyst that has the purpose to absorb all concepts and aspects in existence"
"Well... Did I pass?"
"Passing is a different matter... The concept that is inside of you is what I'm more concerned of..."
"Hm, and what is that?"
"A concept that shouldn't exist in this universe because it breaks all laws and rules..."
"..."
Philip furrowed his eyebrows as he tried to guess what she was pertaining to
"A system that denies causality and logic..."
With those words, Philip's eyebrows curled down and his anger boomed. Of course, the Totality Catalyst was overwhelmed and she coughed. Her unmoving eye sockets also narrowed, but she kept her composure and bravery
"I already knew about the Fate Timeline and Origin Seeker... But, I learned about the existence of the Omega System within you..."
"..."
Philip took a deep breath. He tried to understand the situation and his anger mellowed out
"How did you learn that?"
"When the system assimilated into you, the system activated Soul Link and Soul Corridor... I saw everything and felt everything... Your anger, the state of the Fate Timeline, and everyrhing else..."
"I see..."
"Also, the moment you decided to finalize the Soul Contract, Tenshi saw the displays and the alert that she and I have become the First Messenger of Fate. So, that's that"
"Hm, so the system purposely made itself known to you, as the First Messenger of Fate... I guess I can't do anything to that, it's its own decision anyways"
"So you're telling me, you don't have control over the system?"
"It's conditional, I can tell it what I want to do and sometimes it does anything based on my actions and decisions, as well as the events that happen around me"
"Okay, I think I understand now..."
"So, why are you concerned about the system?"
"It's neither a concept nor an aspect, an existence, nor a being... I can't obtain the catalyst for it..."
"Hm... That's not a problem, as long as we can establish Soul Link and Soul Corridor, you'll be able to see and use the system, right?"
"I guess so... Can we have an agreement? Just you and me, myself?"
"Agreement? What is it?"
"With the Omega System in you, you can be powerful in no time... Can you give me all catalysts as much as you can?"
"Hm, what do I get out of it?"
"As long as I could obtain a catalyst regularly or seldomly, I will never go rogue and leave you... I will also lend my power to Tenshi and to you by Soul Corridor whenever"
"Wasn't Tenshi doing that anyways?"
"Since I've been awoken, I can stop and cancel the transformation and cut off the power"
The Totality Catalyst was making an unreasonable agreement and Philip knows that, but he didn't mind at all
"Okay, that fine, that's my plan anyways..."
"What do you mean?"
"As long as I lend you catalysts, you get even more powerful. As my First Messenger, you will become an incredible asset to me and I think I will be needing you, extremely"
"So, I am just an object to you?"
The Totality Catalyst narrowed her eyes
"Perhaps... But I take incredible care to them and to you"
"That doesn't make it better"
"You may be right, but remember, from Tenshi's memory, I am different... I mean no harm and I always do my best to not make mistakes... I mean well"
"Hmmm... Alright, I'll take you on your word"
"So, do we have an agreement?"
"Yes... So, let's work together, okay?"
"Yes"
Both of them nodded and Philip's negative emotions slowly became stable. But, the reddish atmosphere is still present in his room
"Well then, do you want anything else before I return Tenshi?"
"I don't think so, thank you..."
"Are you sure? I can't get anything you want~"
"..."
The Totality Catalyst said in a seducing tone with her dual voice. She walked towards him in a seductive manner. She leaned forward and pulled his chin upwards towards her face. Her white eye sockets stared directly at his golden eyes
"..."
"..."
They were silent for a hot minute but eventually, Philip's eyes narrowed and he naughtily smiled
"Is Tenshi doing this, or you, the Totality Catalyst doing this?"
"Hm?"
"Because if it's the latter... Are you falling for me to?"
"Wha-?!"
The Totality Catalyst immediately pulled back and became flustered, but she didn't back down and got back at Philip
She moved forward and stepped on the bed next to Philip. She wrapped around his back and wrapped her arms around his chest and her legs around his stomach in a very intimate embrace. The blood outfit recessed and dissipated, except for his lower clothing. His muscular chest and abs are being touched by the Totality Catalyst
"Well... Maybe?"
She then rested her head on his back and closed his eyes
"..."
Philip was only silent as he felt her warmth wrapping around his body. He closed his eyes and deeply felt this feeling and ingrained it in his mind. He then somehow felt a rapid heartbeat in his chest when he doesn't have a heart. Well, the Pureblood replaced his heart, but it shouldn't be making heartbeats
『 True Love is in the air! 』
『 Affinity to the existence of the personification of the Totality Catalyst has increased by 1,000 』
『 Affinity to Tenshi Hikaru has already reached maximum! 』
『 Special condition requirements has been met! 』
『 You have experienced unconditional love from a person you care and love to the point they will sacrifice their life and existence for you 』
『 A chain special condition requirements has been unlocked! 』
『 Reveal chained special condition requirements? 』
Yes
『 Experience a heart wrenching heartbreak or loss of someone you care and love to the point that it will break you mentally and emotionally 』
"..."
Philip was silent and dumbfounded by the displays that were showing, especially the last part. He was dizzy and confused as to why he needed to experience pain once again in the future to meet a special condition
He decided that he would at least avoid that condition at all cost because he's too scared to experience that sort of pain, even if meeting that requirement would make him more powerful
'Maybe, if I get too desperate... I can accept the condition requirement if I really needed it'
The Totality Catalyst's body then shone and Tenshi returned to her own body. Her void body returned to the normal fair skin and her clothing also returned. She was conscious but she kept embracing Philip anyways
Philip's expression changed from melancholic happiness and confidence to unperturbed idle expression and contained anger
It was then that the TV screen glitched and flashed to turn itself on. The red static flew around screen and swirched to a news channel
[Headline: Construction of Alpha Dome Arena Complex (ADAC) has started]
"After the catastrophe about six months ago, a lead designer, inventor, and a billionaire investor has started a project to build an arena complex that can accomodate around 500 million seats just north of Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The complex will have a radius of 100 kilometers! That's crazy!! The individual named Eduardo Ylo initiated this project as a gift for his friend! More on it, stay tuned?"
The news anchor introduced the construction of an arena complex in the news channel. Philip heard a familiar name and he was impressed. He hasn't heard his name for a while and he wished him well
'Hm... But why did the TV turned itself on and switched to that specific channel? Hmmm... Suspicious...'
"Someone you know?"
Tenshi asked behind Philip's back while her head is resting on it with her eyes closed
"A very close friend... We graduated together"
"I see..."
Tenshi then took a deep breath and decided to sleep in Philip's back while embracing him
Philip then went ahead and closed his eyes and consulted the Omega System for clarifications, confusions, and affirmation
But little does Philip know... This will become a bad idea and turn out horrible