..Suddenly, an energy exploded like a great blast, resulting in the destruction of the shield surrounding the matter-less universe, while a temporal shift and collapse occurred for moments, causing the competition time to change from 4 hours and 50 minutes to just a few minutes. At that moment, the shield on 002's body cracked, as Kai looked at 002 and smiled [So that's it, show me what you've got]. Kai pulled out something resembling a whip called the Composite Sword, which appeared as a fixed, pointed sword, but when swung and used to attack, it extended to cover multiple universes. At that moment, 002 charged at millions of times the speed of light, grabbed the coupon as his shield shattered and warped. Suddenly, Oxford called out, announcing the end of the competition.

  ..At that moment, 001 rushed towards 002, whose shield was severely cracked, hugged him warmly and said: You worried me so much. Then 001 kissed the cyborg 002 on the mouth while he reciprocated the feeling. Meanwhile, Kai, burning with excitement, thought [This boy is completely different, he can't be ordinary at all]. At that moment, the competition ended with 002 and his team victorious, while a hint of concealed anger appeared on Oxford's face beneath his smile [He must not love, he must only be a god, nothing more. Haha, no problem, I'll find the opportunity to kill 001]. Kai looked at 002 with respect, and 002 smiled back at him while being carried by 001.

  ..Half an hour later, while 001 waited outside the maintenance room where Oxford and 002 were, another scientist had taken 909's repair fee. Inside the room, Oxford said to 002: Look at this thing in your chest, what do you see? 002 replied: I see it moving clockwise. Oxford smiled and said: This is a quantum particle, akin to a black hole, moving clockwise and simultaneously counter-clockwise until an observer like me or you looks at it, seeing it move in one direction, while it actually moves in both directions simultaneously. 002 was surprised as Oxford completely changed his armor, saying: I've replaced all your armor at my expense; you owe me. I've also installed fifth-tier technology so this armor can withstand the Black Cosmos energy in your chest. Keep this a secret between us. The armor will look like third-tier technology, but it's actually fifth-tier. 002 agreed, though anger towards this man was evident [Oxford is my scientist who modifies and repairs all my tools and armor, but at the same time, I feel he's exploiting me].

  ..After a few minutes, 002 exited while Oxford watched with a malicious gaze, then smiled at 001 and left. 001 looked at 002, her face reddening, and said: Don't mind what happened during the competition, okay? I didn't mean anything by it. 002 smiled, looking into her eyes, and said: I truly love you. 001's face grew even redder [He's still as blunt as ever] as she ran away from him. 002 smiled, then saw Zoldik in front of him, who hugged him tightly, saying: You're truly the special thing in my life, boy. You're amazing; you've raised our status among other civilizations while still being a beginner. Take 7 days off from missions and do whatever you want. Also, I want you to come tonight at eight, when nighttime is simulated, to honor me at my daughter Theobi's wedding. The next day, you'll head to the main headquarters. Zoldik hugged 002 tightly in his arms as 002 thought to himself [I feel uneasy around this man; he worries me]. At that moment, Zoldik left, appearing joyful, telling 002: Don't forget to recharge your energy if you feel it depleting.

  ..At that moment, Zoldik left, and 002 thought to himself [I have infinite energy now, and currently, I can't go after 001; she seems very embarrassed. I'll leave her alone for a while. Also, I can't believe it turns out Theobi is Zoldik's daughter]. Then 002 said: I know what I'm going to do now. Elsewhere, with Kai, Fruz, Moro, and Frost, surprise was evident on Fruz's face as she said: How is this? It's not possible; he took the coupon from you. I saw him; he was slow. Did you let him take it on purpose? Kai replied: Yes. He showed incredibly strong determination, reminding me of my beloved brother's determination when he was killed by a lord, and I couldn't save him. Suddenly, Fruz slapped Kai across the face, anger visible, and said: I'm telling my father about this. Fruz stormed out, followed by her brother Frost. Kai appeared indifferent as Moro spoke to him: When will you stop these reckless moves? Do you know how much money we would have gotten if not for your actions? Even though you're the strongest among us, you're also the weakest and most naive. Moro also left, leaving Kai standing alone, staring at the ground, clenching his fist tightly [I've decided this, what I'm going to do].

  ..A few minutes later, Fruz, Frost, and Moro returned to Kai's location. Fruz was surprised to see a note on the ground. She picked it up and read: (I don't care if you tell your father or not. I'm resigning from working with you, and you won't see me again. Regards, Kai). Fruz got angry and tore up the note as Frost tried to calm her down, and she said: So that's it, you'll regret this.

  ..Elsewhere, specifically in the Milky Way galaxy near the sun, 002 went to visit Victor, carrying some roses. As he penetrated the atmospheric layers of this massive planet, 002 descended to find that the world had changed drastically; the peoples had scattered and were no longer under Victor's rule, leaving him utterly shocked and surprised [No, it can't be. I didn't mean this. I only left them for a few days or less. That means millions of years or more have passed since my last visit, and the sun has swollen again]. At that moment, 002 realized that due to time relativity, Victor had died countless years ago, and with him died the promise 002 made to return. 002 suddenly used his super eye to locate Victor's grave, finding it in the far north. He headed towards it, knowing that even his body had disappeared, eaten by worms. As 002 stood before Victor's grave in the rain, tears welled in his eyes [He was such a kind and wise person]. He then raised his head to the sky, saying: He only wanted you, O Eternal One above. All his striving was for you alone. Have mercy on him, I beg you. 002 gritted his teeth, helpless to aid Victor [I wanted to come see you, I was coming. Damn time]. Tears fell from 002's eyes; he clenched his fist tightly and said: If only I could have come a little faster [Why did I use the wormhole when I could have reached the Milky Way and the sun instantly? It took me five moments to get here]. 002 struck a tree, causing it to break and fall as its leaves began to wither. 002 looked at it, remembering Victor's words [The cycle of life is one; we all live it, despite our different sizes and powers. But in the end, it's one life we all suffer through. We shouldn't interfere with it, only try to make it better]. 002 wiped his tears, picked up the tree, placed it back, used the stellar sword to plant it in the ground again, and brought water to irrigate it. Suddenly, 001 appeared behind him and said: I found you using my universe map. What are you doing here? 001 saw a grave with "Eim Victor" written on it, with fresh-looking roses placed on it. She saw the sadness on 002's face, fell silent, stood with him in that moment, and said: I've also lost many of those I love. Life is so cruel. If it weren't for the thing in our chests giving us energy, we'd be under the dirt too. Everything has a price. At that moment, 002 replied loudly with Victor's words: Perfection isn't pre-existing; only the end of striving exists. In all the infinite timelines arising from every new choice, no matter how small, in every possible infinite probability, you and my mother were the only ones I truly loved. 002 cried again. 001 hugged him as the rain fell, and 002 thought to himself [Even though I don't have a real heart in my chest, I still feel pain]. Then 002 saw words, difficult to make out due to the grave's decay, and read: (Hello 002, I waited for you so long. Now I'm 89 years old. I know perhaps only moments have passed where you are now, but I'm not sad. I'm happy. Yes indeed, I'm happy because I met someone like you in this mortal world. After trying to understand everything and formulate a theory to encompass everything, I couldn't complete it. My last realization is that I can now explain the existence of the soul with pure mathematical equations, not because I discovered it, but because I analyzed the equations that necessitate its existence. I hope you continue my quest to discover everything for the sake of knowledge. Oh, the irony of fate, despite all that study, I stood helpless before the Theory of Everything, which I couldn't solve, even though I knew it could be solved in an equation written in only two lines, yet I lived all these years. Regards, Victor).

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  ..002 read the words painfully as 001 placed her hands on his chest, trying to comfort him. 002 thought to himself [Don't worry, Victor. Even though you're gone, I'll ensure your words and your knowledge live forever].

  ..Half an hour later, 002 and 001 left the planet. 002 looked back at it [I won't restore the sun's size to normal. The cycle of life must flow as it is, without interference. You taught me something new, Victor. I hope your soul is now in the world of absolute beauty, paradise]. Then 002 said: I'll miss you, Victor.

  ..At that moment, 001 opened a massive wormhole, and they both entered, as 002 bid farewell to the Milky Way, Victor's planet, and Earth, as if it were the last time, with no meeting after. After several moments, 002 and 001 arrived back at Zone X. 001 saw the signs of sadness on 002's face. She said: Don't be sad. You know we can't do anything about this. Every flower that blooms causes another to wilt and die. 002 smiled at her as they continued walking towards their homes.

  ..Then 002 prepared himself, wearing formal clothes over his armor, and left his house to see 001 in front of him, radiating beauty and purity, making him smile as he looked at her. 001 said: Why are you looking at me like that? You're making me feel strange. 002 smiled and said: You're truly beautiful, as always. Even after you cut your hair, you're even more beautiful. 001's face reddened as she punched 002 in the chest out of embarrassment. 002 held her soft hands and walked with her towards the palace as the clock showed 7:50. A few minutes later, 002 and his friend 001 arrived at the wedding party, with Zoldik busy with high-ranking guests. 002 whispered to 001: I didn't know your friend's father was Zoldik. 001 replied: I didn't know either until recently. She loves fighting, so her father bought her tools and technology to play with. And now she's getting married. At that moment, someone entered the hall and greeted 002, saying: Oh, so you're the famous 002. Is this your wife? 002 quickly replied before the situation worsened, while 001's face reddened: No, no, she's just my friend. The person replied: Strange, you two are perfect for each other.

  ..The man entered and sat far from everyone, covering his face. 001 tried to change the subject and said: I wanted to ask you a question, but the situation at your friend Victor's grave didn't allow me. 002 replied: What is it? 001 said: You were talking about something called infinite timelines. What are they? 002 replied: Oxford explained them to me. They are constantly created to infinity through our choices. For example, you had two shirts, one white and one black, and you chose the black. At that moment, a new timeline or alternate universe is formed where you wore the white one. And so on, with every choice and probability, a new universe is created to infinity. 001 was surprised and said: Okay, then how about we sit over there while Mr. Zoldik receives the guests? At that moment, 002 and 001 went to the seating area. 002 said: I don't see 909. I wonder where he is? 001 replied: I don't know. Last time I saw him, he was in the maintenance hall. Maybe he's here. At that moment, 002 saw cyborg 909 standing in the distance, moving through the crowd. 002 raised his hand to him, and 909 came to where 002 and 001 were and shook hands with them. 001 said: How are you, coward? 909 replied: I'm not a coward, I was just nervous. Don't say that. 001 laughed at that moment as Zoldik came and shook hands with 002, 001, and 909. Zoldik said: Now, the bride, my daughter Theobi, will arrive in a few minutes. 001 (Feri) spoke: Excuse me, Mr. Zoldik, who is the groom? Zoldik replied: He's a highly prominent figure throughout all the universes we know, where he has colonies. He is Azik. 002 and 001 were surprised as they both stood in formal attire as the ceremony began. Elsewhere, Oxford had gone to another universe, the one containing the main colony and the greatest central hub that 002 and his team would travel to tomorrow. Oxford was preparing some special, unknown technology, laughing loudly, saying: Soon, the entire multiverse will be under my control, and all civilizations will fall and kneel before me.