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Chapter 15 - end

The Creator is an immensely powerful entity, known by many names, yet is the origin of the universe, having brought into existence various beings with unique powers. Among these are eight archangels who serve as guardians: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Zadkiel, Jophiel, Chamuel, and Metatron, each with distinct abilities.

The angels govern reality by managing abstract concepts that are separate from the objects they oversee. Objects, like wheels or the moon, "participate" in these concepts, giving them form and identity. If the concept of "circle" changes, all related objects are affected. However, these objects cannot alter the concepts governing them; only a direct change to the concept can influence them. As the keepers of these concepts, angels ensure the stability of reality. They can erase a concept by manipulating its essence directly. For example, to end "humanity," an angel would change the concept itself, not by destroying all humans. These concepts function like an invisible network that binds reality. To recreate a lost concept, angels must introduce a new object fitting the definition of that concept. This creates a complex dynamic where even a small change can have a profound impact on the world.

They possess a vast array of abilities, such as generating absolute zero, mind control, manipulating time, space, void, morality, life, death, sound, explosions, biology, summoning golems, mastering elements like fire, water, wind, and earth, nullifying or absorbing powers, controlling air, aging, animals, antimatter, attack reflection, aura, supernatural fear-inducement, creating black holes, moving their own bodies and others', and they don't require breathing, eating, or sleeping, nor do they ever grow hungry. They can sow chaos, control causality, bestow curses, control reality, shoot beams of light that can cover the Earth, manipulate data and the information underlying reality, control technology, analyze information, turn enemies into salt, erase opponents from existence by removing their body, soul, and information, inflict disease, store dimensions, travel interdimensionally, control density, control dreams, control electricity, perform empathic and ectoplasmic attacks, attack with energy, control energy, enhance their senses, have extrasensory perception, manipulate destiny, fly, control gravity, self-heal, manipulate hair, hack systems, become invisible, and they are invulnerable to physical and reality-based attacks. They manage laws, can enlarge themselves to the size of the multiverse, drive enemies insane, manipulate magnetism, magma, mathematics, memory, metals, knowledge of all that exists in fiction, mimic other powers, attack internal organs, see past and future, control probability, perform quantum manipulation, put people to sleep, grant their own wishes, control vectors, manipulate evil, create vibrations, control weather, manage and erase stories, create weapons, control temperature, and manipulate text that affects reality. They can transform themselves and continuously undergo reactive evolution, and possess telepathy.

The angels are summoned repeatedly, for they are the Creator's defensive force. Among these powerful creatures is Leviathan, a timeless entity immune to death by age, who cannot die even from severe bodily injuries and regenerates perpetually. Leviathan is not bound to life and death and can transfer bodies to persist eternally. This body serves as its avatar, while its true form remains beside the Creator and several other angels. Leviathan cannot be altered in the past, exists solely in the present, and has numerous bodies spread across different dimensions, existing outside causality and independent of it. It regenerates even when its body, soul, and information are lost.

Then, there are the Cherubim and Seraphim, who exist outside the story itself, unbound by its concepts, serving at the Creator's throne. They are invulnerable to attacks from other angels and Leviathan because they exist beyond the narrative. If angels or Leviathan attempt to attack, the Cherubim and Seraphim remain unaffected.

Titles of the Creator: The Almighty, All-Knowing, Omnipresent, Loving, Just, Merciful, Source of Life, Protector, Forgiver, Eternal, Truthful, Holy, Infinite, Sovereign, Guide, Healer, Lawgiver, Ruler of Fate, Friend, Liberator, Counselor, Seeker of Hearts, Abider in Sacred Places, Strengthener, Restorer, Justice Guardian, Keeper of Nature, Eternal Love, Source of Wisdom, King of the Universe, Timeless, Infinite Wisdom, Peace Bringer, Covenant Keeper, Courage, Majesty, Source of Power, Rescuer, Faithful Love, Miracle Worker, Great Planner, Source of Truth, Source of Happiness, Provider, Servant, Way Opener, Judge, Redeemer, Source of Renewal, Bringer of Justice, Guide, Keeper of Loyalty, Defender, Salvation, Source of Holiness, Protector of People, Bringer of Blessings, Guardian of the Universe, Source of Resurrection, Ruler of Days, Source of Hope, Guide to Truth, Savior, Bringer of Enlightenment, Source of Strength, The Source, Guardian of Hearts, Keeper of Purity, Source of Rebirth, Preserver of Peace, Giver of Prosperity, Controller of History, Master of Time, Guardian of Sovereignty, Giver of Fortune, Bringer of Life, The Creator, Bringer of Salvation, Provider of Meaning, Source of Knowledge, Soul Seeker, Will Creator, Bringer of Change, Protector of Community, Guide of Paths, Source of Goodness, Preserver of Love, Driver of Change, Builder of Unity, Giver of Freedom, Bringer of Peace, Source of Grace, Keeper of Covenants, Heart Healer.

At the center of reality, the origin and end of all things, the Creator sits upon a throne surrounded by an unimaginable light. Around the Creator gather the archangels in silent reverence—Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Zadkiel, Jophiel, Chamuel, and Metatron—all bearing their unique powers and concepts. Alongside them are the eternal Leviathan and the Cherubim and Seraphim, watching with serene knowledge. They sense that something extraordinary is about to unfold.

The Creator gazes upon them with love and peace, yet the gaze is resolute.

The Almighty: "The time has come for this story to reach its end. You are all part of My creation, the concepts, and laws I created to maintain balance. But all of this must now conclude. I will reclaim the power I have given you."

Michael (steps forward humbly): "Lord, You created us to guard reality, to ensure that balance remains in Your creation. If we must return to You, what will become of the world we have protected?"

The Almighty: "This reality is but a fragment of My existence. You are extensions of My will. However, this story has reached a point where there is nothing left to add or develop. All within it has reached the perfection I ordained from the beginning."

The angels glance at one another. They understand that this decision is not made lightly. Every word the Creator speaks is filled with wisdom and an inevitable end.

Gabriel (whispering with sadness): "Will You also take the concepts within us, Lord? Humanity, life, death, light, and darkness that we guard... will all of it also vanish?"

The Almighty: "Yes, Gabriel. These concepts are mere shadows of My will. They will all return to their true essence, to the absolute balance within Me."

Leviathan, who has been silent, raises his head with a steady gaze.

Leviathan: "I am an eternal being, unbound by time or causality. My body is an avatar functioning in this realm, while My true form resides beside You. Yet, if You will it, I too am willing to return to my origin, Lord."

The Almighty: "Leviathan, your immortality and independence from the laws of nature are but manifestations of My power within you. Even you, with your eternal body and existence scattered across many dimensions, must return. For in this ending, nothing will remain but absolute balance."

Leviathan bows his head, accepting his fate with complete serenity. The other angels begin to feel the finality of the Creator's decision. They prepare to relinquish the powers entrusted to them.

Metatron: "All concepts, laws, and essences that we have maintained will return to You, O Lord. But does this mean that there will be nothing left to continue Your story in this realm?"

The Almighty: "Correct, Metatron. All things will return to perfect emptiness, but not in the sense of annihilation, rather, unification with inseparable existence. Every meaning and concept will cease, for everything has reached its fullness."

The Cherubim and Seraphim, beings beyond the story itself, watch in silent understanding. They know that the Creator is both the beginning and the end of all things. They remain calm, unaffected by any threat, fully submissive to divine will.

The Almighty: "No creature can resist this decision. Leviathan, Cherubim, Seraphim, the concept-guarding angels—all will return. Even the concepts of time, space, and life will vanish without a trace. This reality will reunite with My essence, in perfect unity."

Uriel (with a voice of devotion): "We are Your loyal servants, Lord. If You desire this end, we will accept it with a willing heart."

The Almighty: "Indeed, Uriel. Know that your sacrifice is not a loss..."

And everything was erased Without remainder