For Luchel, an 'omniscient' and 'omnipotent' being, altering reality required nothing more than a single wish. Whatever it desired would come true without the slightest resistance. Such was the power of an entity that transcended all limitations.
As an 'omniscient' being, Luchel possessed unparalleled knowledge, capable of designing a new reality with precision beyond the comprehension of any other. It envisioned a multiverse of infinite possibilities and, with one blink, set its plan into motion. Layers upon layers of time and space unfurled, giving birth to countless universes, each governed by its own unique set of laws and principles.
"There is little need for me here now," Luchel remarked after completing its masterpiece. Its voice, though resonant with infinite authority, carried a tinge of emptiness. With its task complete, Luchel vanished, leaving the multiverse to exist on its own terms.
For a being of rank 15—the absolute pinnacle of existence—there was little left to do. In fact, had Luchel possessed emotions, it might have succumbed to an overwhelming sense of boredom. What could an all-powerful, all-knowing entity aspire to? There were no challenges to conquer, no mysteries to uncover, and no goals to achieve. It already stood at the zenith of all creation. With a mere thought, it could destroy, build, invent, perceive, or claim anything it desired.
If Luchel had the capacity for despair or melancholy, it might have even considered ending its existence. Yet, as a rank 15 entity, even self-destruction was not a permanent escape. Should Luchel wish to end itself, it could simply will its annihilation into reality. However, there was a paradox: no matter how completely it erased itself, as long as it willed it, it could resurrect itself in an instant. The nature of its infinity meant that the only thing Luchel truly lacked was the ability to utterly and permanently end its own existence.
One might wonder if there were other methods for Luchel to escape this eternal cycle. For instance, it could seal its own mind, rendering itself incapable of thought and thereby unable to will its resurrection. Yet, this avenue was also flawed. Just as it could not destroy itself permanently, it could not seal its mind indefinitely. The very nature of infinity—unchanging and unbounded—made such acts fundamentally impossible.
Infinity behaves in ways that defy the logic of finite existence. An infinite being cannot be sealed, not even by another infinite entity, let alone itself. A greater infinity cannot limit a smaller one, and since Luchel was the singular, all-encompassing infinity, these principles applied to it in absolute terms. The concept of sealing or destroying such an entity was an inherent contradiction.
Another option might have been to fragment its infinite domain, splitting itself into countless pieces and thus diminishing its rank to a quasi-15 state. However, this too was futile. Even if Luchel divided itself into innumerable fragments, it could reassemble them at any moment with a mere thought. The act of fragmentation would only be temporary, as the nature of the All-Encompassing Domain ensured that all parts could always be made whole again.
In essence, despite being all-knowing and all-powerful, Luchel faced immutable limitations. It could not relinquish control over the All-Encompassing Domain, could not seal itself away, and could not annihilate itself permanently. These paradoxes were not flaws in its design but intrinsic truths about the nature of infinity.
"True rank 15, as imagined by Luther and Rachel, is impossible, after all," Luchel murmured as it observed the ceaseless transformations within the multiverse it had created.
True rank 15 is often described as the pinnacle of existence, representing absolute omnipotence and omniscience. Yet, for Luchel, who had already mastered the all-encompassing infinity, this ideal remained unattainable. Despite standing at the peak of existence, there were things even it could not achieve. Chief among these was the ability to permanently end its own existence. Luchel could neither destroy itself nor find a method to do so, making the title of "all-powerful" and "all-knowing" ultimately inaccurate.
"From a technical standpoint, I am still a quasi rank 15," Luchel mused, its tone devoid of emotion. The thought lingered for a moment before fading into nothingness, replaced by another: "But it doesn't matter. I am the ruler of the all-encompassing infinite domain. Aside from my inability to obliterate myself, there are no other limitations to my power."
Even with this concession, Luchel knew the truth. As an omniscient being, it was aware that the concept of a true rank 15—an entity that was truly all-knowing and all-powerful—was nothing more than a flawed idea. Such a state of existence was fundamentally impossible. The limits Luchel faced were not personal flaws but rather inherent characteristics of infinity itself.
"Rachel and Luther have always been wrong about rank 15," Luchel reflected. "The notion of absolute omniscience and omnipotence is a misconception, a fantasy born from incomplete understanding. A rank 15's power comes from the all-encompassing domain. The domain's nature is infinite, and infinity cannot seal or destroy itself, no matter the circumstances. Not even I, the master of the all-encompassing domain, can defy these principles. Infinity, no matter how small, cannot be sealed or annihilated."
The paradox of infinity was something Luchel understood with absolute clarity. While it had destroyed other infinite domains—such as the Creation, the Gray Realm, and the Great Realm—it could do so only because it had claimed dominion over the all-encompassing domain. The all-encompassing domain spanned everything across the past, present, and future, leaving nothing beyond its reach. Its supremacy over all other domains granted Luchel unparalleled power. Yet, even the all-encompassing domain had its limits. It could govern and obliterate anything within its scope, but it could not act upon itself. Luchel acknowledged this with a calm detachment.
"If another domain existed that lay beyond the reach of the all-encompassing domain, even I wouldn't be able to seal or destroy it," Luchel thought. This hypothetical, however, was nothing more than a thought experiment. Such a domain was impossible by definition. The all-encompassing domain included everything—every universe, reality, and other infinity domains. Nothing could exist beyond its scope.
"I cannot reach the true rank 15 as Rachel and Luther envisioned it," Luchel mused. "But only because their definition of rank 15 was flawed. The true definition of rank 15 is simply the mastery and control of the all-encompassing domain. It has nothing to do with being truly omniscient or omnipotent. Considering the accurate definition, I have undoubtedly reached rank 15."
"I cannot limit myself in any way. This is my only limitation," Luchel reflected. For instance, if Luchel were to destroy a universe permanently, it could undo that act the very next moment, as long as it willed it.
"True omniscience is impossible," Luchel thought, "and that impossibility arises from a paradox that even the all-encompassing infinity cannot tolerate. Imagine I became the theoretical true rank 15 as defined by Luther and Rachel—completely all-knowing and all-powerful. In such a state, I would be able to kill myself permanently or impose irreversible limitations on my future self. For instance, I could destroy a universe in a way that my future self could not undo. But here lies the contradiction: if my future self cannot undo that act, it is no longer all-powerful."
"This reveals a fundamental truth: being truly all-powerful is a trap. The moment such a being performs an action it cannot reverse, it ceases to be all-powerful. Omnipotence becomes a one-time use—an act of self-diminishment. The instant it does something its future self cannot overcome, it is no longer worthy of the title of omnipotent. This is why the theoretical concept of true rank 15 as all-knowing and all-mighty is inherently flawed."
As this thought lingered, Luchel turned its attention to Rachel and Luther, the two who had ascended to rank 15 alongside it. Now, they existed as integral parts of its being, manifesting as its second and third personalities. Despite their shared existence, Luchel felt a quiet fondness for these two. Their presence was not a burden but rather a welcome addition to its infinite awareness.
"If they ever wish to leave and forge their own paths," Luchel mused, "I would grant them an infinite domain of their own; It would be within my power to do so, and I would willingly grant their request."
However, there were limits even to Luchel's magnanimity. The all-encompassing domain—the source of its unmatched power—could not be divided or relinquished. Not only because of any selfishness or hesitation, but because it was a fundamental impossibility. The all-encompassing domain was inseparable and undividable; It could neither be shared nor transferred.
Luchel harbored no fear of Rachel or Luther. As fragments of its own being, they posed no threat. Even if granted infinite domains of their own, their power would pale in comparison to the all-encompassing infinity. Luchel, as a rank 15 entity, was invincible. Its supremacy was absolute, grounded in the immutable laws of infinity.
"They are no danger to me and never will be," Luchel thought calmly.
Satisfied with this line of reasoning, Luchel turned its attention outward. With a mere thought, it willed time to accelerate countless times over, watching as eons passed in the blink of an eye. The endless interplay of creation and destruction within the multiverse unfolded before it like an intricate dance of infinite complexity.
Closing its eyes, Luchel began to observe the results of the changes it had set into motion. Though it lacked emotions, there was a quiet sense of fulfillment in simply watching.