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Chapter 1794: Error

With a few fresh bite marks and bruises, Vahn retired to the peak of a vast plateau that was nearly 100km in height and 6,000km in diameter. This was one of many special training locations within the Ninth Layer, and, more often than not, it was the location where people like Goku, Ichigo, and Roger sparred.

Though he would normally only venture to 'Heaven's Arena' for training, Vahn's purpose this time around was simply to have a bit of privacy. He was about to create what Da Vinci hypothesized to be one of the four most powerful Templates he could possibly create, a being simply known as 'The Law of Identity'.

As was often the case whenever he was stuck on something, Vahn could trust Da Vinci to help him come up with the best possible solution to his problems. She knew he was trying to find a way to help the Templates he created to develop True Egos. Thus, after a lengthy conversation regarding the very structure of reality, they determined that the Laws of 'Identity', 'Abstraction', 'Oblivion', and 'Null' were the fundamental concepts that accounted for every potentiality in existence.

The Law of Identity, as the name implied, was what allowed all beings with an Ego to recognize the existence of themselves. It was this ability to identify and distinguish themselves from other things that allowed for the existence of sapience, and, as a result, everything in 'Order of Creation' was a byproduct of Identity. This included the Records themselves, as, on their most fundamental level, it was the amalgamation of countless dreams, derived from the perception of countless 'individuals', that gave them structure.

Since the Law of Identity was such an intrinsic part of 'everything', Da Vinci hypothesized that it was the key to unlocking the true potential of his [Universal Mind]. This only problem was, even with his and Da Vinci's combined understanding of The Path and the very nature of reality, understanding a concept such as the Law of Identity was simply impossible. He could potentially circumvent his lack of comprehension with [Keeper of the Akashic Tome], but, much like everything else he had named with the remarkably powerful Innate, it would invariably be tainted by his perception and desires...

Shaking his head, Vahn adopted a lotus position in order to completely clear his mind of wayward thoughts. He knew that the act of creating a Template based on a concept that simply couldn't be defined was already an 'impossible' feat to perform. After all, any appearance, personality, or traits it possessed would drastically reduce the power of the concept since they were all things that could be clearly defined. This was a contradiction of the Law of Identity's very existence, representing 'all things', so the best thing to do was discard any and all expectations. That way, even if the Template he created simply 'didn't exist', at least as an individual entity, he would have at least confirmed one of their theories...

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Without knowing exactly how much time had passed, Vahn slowly opened his eyes, smiling as he noticed the vibrant plant life that had spread around him. There were even a few small life forms in the area; tiny bugs with gem-like carapaces and a creature similar to a butterfly except for the fact it had crystalline wings. This was an increasingly common phenomenon whenever he used the Mantra of Eternity, one which Da Vinci was keenly interested in since the byproducts of his meditation were generally impossible to analyze.

Though he was also extremely interested in the mysterious lifeforms that possessed similar qualities to his blood, Vahn discarded all thoughts as he activated [Universal Mind]. Then, without forming an image, he attempted to will the Law of Identity into existence.

Vahn's hope was that his comprehension of the Law of Identity would be the only thing interpreted by [Universal Mind], but, unsurprisingly, things didn't go exactly as planned. His subconscious had a tremendous influence on the Templates he created, so, by attempting to bypass this, he effectively left only one source for the Innate to draw inspiration from: the subliminal desires and preferences that had become an intrinsic part of his character.

Feeling a sensation similar to a balloon swelling within his mind, blood erupted from Vahn's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. He felt like the mysterious energy produced by [Universal Mind] had melted his brain, and, were it not for his ability to simply recreate himself and recover from virtually any injury, there was a very real chance he might have died. Instead, the feeling of his brain swelling quickly receded, his blood evaporating into a hazy pink mist as a cooling sensation washed over his mind and quickly spread throughout the rest of his body.

Opening his eyes, Vahn wasn't particularly surprised to find a young woman with vibrant red hair staring back at him with a curious glimmer in her rust-red eyes. What did surprise him was the fact that she was wearing slightly transparent, pure-white, lingerie. This included a pair of stockings that seemed to struggle with containing the woman's plump thighs, and, most notably, a garter belt that perfectly accented the intricate lace panties that could stir the hearts of even the most rational men.

Since his 'instincts' told him that this girl was fabricated in accordance with his preferences, Vahn's eyes briefly wandered to her rather modest chest as he asked himself, ("Is this the result of so many girls with modest breasts asking me about my preference? I honestly thought I had a preference for more 'motherly' women...")

Though she knew he wasn't actually talking to her, Sis issued an amused giggle before stating, (*I believe you may have mistaken your comfort bias with your actual preferences. Physical attraction and preferences rarely have anything to do with personal comfort. Rather, they are the traits that stir your urges and inspire you to 'action'. You have a lot of appreciation for women with motherly traits, so, while you are able to relax around them more easily, the way you view them is drastically different from how you view potential lovers. If I had to actually define your preferences...you like petite women with red hair, lively personalities, toned butts, and soft thighs...*)

Staring at the woman smiling back at him, Vahn couldn't deny that she fit the Sis' description to a remarkable extent. She was around 156cm in height, possessed facial features that made her seem 'bubbly' even when she was just smiling, and, though her breasts were rather modest, the rest of her body was lithe, toned, and incredibly soft-looking. She also had two large ahoge popping out from the top of her head like antennae and a rather unruly ponytail that gave off the impression that she was a very free-spirited young woman.

Deciding it would be a little awkward if he just continued gawking at the lingerie-clad young lady, Vahn pulled out fur-lined parka from his Inventory. The Heaven's Arena was remarkably cold, and, though it didn't seem to bother her in the slightest, having her staring back at him in nothing but her underwear was a little distracting. Even her aroma seemed to match his preferences, emulating the strange earthy fragrance he had experienced from the peculiar bunny tribeswoman back in the Akamatsuverse...

Rather than accepting the parka, the red-headed beauty titled her head to the side, giggling as she adopted an even more radiant smile and remarked, "You're weird. You went through the trouble to give me this appearance and now you want me to cover it up? I refuse~!"

Like a spring that had been under high tension, the girl followed her exclamation by pouncing on Vahn, forcing the air from his lungs as she hugged him with monstrous strength and added, "I want you to look! It makes me feel all ticklish and fluttery on the inside! Come on, you don't need to hold yourself back on my account! Let's have fun together, nyahahahaha~."

Though it wasn't his first time dealing with someone who possessed ridiculous strength, Vahn felt a cold sweat break out across his body as he realized he couldn't offer any resistance at all. He could feel his bones and organs being crushed into a meaty pulp, and, if not for his unique constitution, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that her seemingly innocent hug would have killed him...

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[Status]

Name: [ ], Sobriquet: Error

Age: Error

Race: Error

Position(s): Error

Strength: Error

Toughness: Error

Intellect: Error

Agility: Error

Control: Error

Shinsu Resistance: Error

Shinsu: Error

Soul Tier: Error

Karma: (-)

Innate(s): [The Law of Identity(Non-Standard): (-)], [Avatar of Akasha(Non-Standard): (-), [The One Who Represents The Beginning(Non-Standard): (-)], [Paradoxical Omniscience(Mind): (-)]

Skill(s): Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error, Error...

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Expecting to find some answers by investigating the incomprehensibly powerful woman's status, Vahn was at a complete loss for words when he noticed everything but her Innates were listed as 'Errors'. This was something completely new, and, though she was able to see it for herself, even Sis couldn't make sense of the nameless girl's status. It was impossible for a being to exist outside the scope of The Path so there was no reasonable explanation for why her status and parameters were all listed as errors...

Since even Sis didn't have an answer, Vahn grabbed the shoulders of the mysterious redheaded girl who seemed to be enjoying the 'squishiness' of his body quite a bit. This was enough to garner her attention, a glimmer of amusement visible in her rust-red eyes as she answered his question before he could even ask, musing, "How am I supposed to know when even my Creator doesn't? All I know is that I have always been here."

Punctuating her words, the unnamed woman pressed at the very center of Vahn's chest, her finger piercing through his solar plexus and somehow coming into contact with the rainbow-hued crystal that represented his Ego. This caused Vahn's body to shatter like broken glass as an indescribable amount of pain spread throughout his entire existence.

Surprised by the fragility of her Creator, the unnamed woman showed a very fretful expression as she exclaimed, "Ah! Why did you break!?" before flusteredly gathering the pieces of his shattered Ego. This wasn't something others were even supposed to be able to interact with, but, as if such restrictions meant absolutely nothing to her, the girl was somehow able to piece him back together like the pieces of a puzzle.

With his Ego restored, Vahn's body quickly became whole once again, his face paling as he looked up at the red-headed beauty staring down at him with a radiant smile on her face. This was one of the first times in a long time he felt completely helpless, as, even though she was listed in his Unit Management, every single value related to the woman was listed as an Error. His instincts told him that she would obey his commands, but, at the same time, he got the impression she would just be humoring him to alleviate her boredom...

Fortunately, Vahn had matured considerably since his encounter with Tiamat nearly three-hundred-years prior. He still felt helpless, but, rather than regret a decision he had already made, he forced a smile as he adopted a seated posture and said, "Take a seat. We have a lot of things to discuss..."

Rather than obey him immediately, the red-headed girl adopted a playful smile on her face before promptly turning around and wiggling her butt in his general direction. Vahn had to admit it was quite the remarkable sight to behold but he couldn't help but feel a sense of danger as he noticed the perky white cheeks seemingly 'lock on' to his lap. Then, before he could hold up his hands and tell her to control her strength, the unnamed woman ended up vaporizing his body as she impacted him with enough force to split the Heaven's Arena in two...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Da Vinci still the MVP','The truth has been revealed~!','What a way to go...')

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Chapter 1795: Perception

Deciding it would be best to avoid further risks, Vahn slowly reformed his body before manifesting as his Realm-self. Throughout this entire process, the nameless redhead just watched him from the side with an intrigued smile on her face, seemingly very interested in everything he was doing.

Noticing the change immediately after it had happened, the mischievous redhead adopted an even more prominent smile as she remarked, "You got bigger~! Amazing!" in a cheerful tone.

Still feeling the same helplessness as before, a dry laugh escaped Vahn's throat as he attempted to preempt any further disasters by saying, "You need to learn how to control your strength. It is fine to be a little playful, but your antics will put everyone else in danger..."

Tilting her head to the side, the redheaded woman seemed genuinely confused by his words as she asked, "I'm not really strong though~?" with her index finger touching her chin.

Resisting the urge to point out they were currently seated with a 6000km long crevice formed from her attempt to sit in his lap, Vahn tried being more direct, stating, "Just don't destroy anything..." in an exasperated tone.

Appearing even more confused, the befuddled beauty tilted her head to the left this time as she remarked, "Eh? Destroyed? You're not making any sense." with slightly furrowed brows.

This time around, Vahn didn't hesitate to point out the devastation around them, gesturing to the bisected plateau as he explained, "This type of devastation is unacceptable. If anyone else had been present, they would have been annihilated. I know you might not mean any harm, but I can't let you interact with the others if everything you do puts their lives at risk..."

No longer smiling, a frown that didn't suit her appearance in the slightest marred the girl's face as she exclaimed, "What are you talking about!? I haven't done anything since I got here! You're the one that keeps breaking everything, you dummy head...!"

As if to prove her point, the girl began to stamp her foot in frustration. This time, however, there was no feedback when her foot contacted the ground. Even the dust in the area was completely undisturbed by her actions, perplexing Vahn to the point all his mental faculties momentarily shut down...

Though she was just as confused as Vahn, Sis and her countless iterations were hard at work trying to make sense of the current situation. When she heard the woman's words, she began replaying all of Vahn's interactions with the anomalous entity thus far. This caused an uneasy silence to descend upon the normally bustling observation room, as, no matter how recent the memories, there wasn't a single trace of the woman present in any of them...

Quickly sorting through their vast archive of information, Sis felt a 'cold sweat' for the first time in her life as she attempted to give Vahn something, anything, to work with, explaining, (*She seems to possess a Nonexistent Physiology or exists outside the Causal Axis of Reality...I know this might sound a little strange, but try throwing something at her...*)

Coming back to his senses in response to Sis' suggestion, Vahn frowned slightly as eyed a nearby stone. His intended target also followed his gaze, seemingly understanding his intentions. Despite this, an amused smile immediately spread across her face as she cheerfully remarked, "Go for it~!" without a single sign of fear or trepidation.

Since even the 'person' in question was suggesting he follow Sis' advice, Vahn hesitantly picked up the stone before lightly tossing it toward the smiling beauty. Unsurprisingly, despite causing his brows to raise quite a bit, the stone simply phased through her body. This effectively confirmed she had a form of 'Acausality', the ability to act unrestrained by conventional cause and effect. This was the answer that made the most sense, as, if she truly had a Nonexistent Physiology, she wouldn't be able to affect the world through her interactions with him...

Realizing the implications behind this revelation, Vahn began to massage his head and temples with an exasperated expression on his face. It basically implied that her power was directly proportional to his perception of her, and, rather than destroying their surroundings, it was his overexaggerated reaction that led to Heaven's Arena being destroyed. This was troubling for a number of reasons, as, under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have been able to achieve such a feat even if he went 'all out'...

Shaking his head, Vahn decided he would look into testing the true limits of his power in the future. For now, there was something he needed to test, so, while doing his best to assure himself that the adorable girl seated before him wasn't actually an incomprehensibly powerful monster, he reached out his hand and began to pat her surprisingly fluffy hair. It actually seemed to get softer with the passage of time, seemingly adapting to his perception of its feel and texture...

Enjoying having her head caressed, the red-haired beauty's expression melted into a lax smile as she began to giggle in a contented manner. Shortly after that, however, Vahn was compelled to retract his hand after it literally sank into her head, almost like she had suddenly become a slime or a Doppelganger. It was a very peculiar change, and, if not for his interactions with Doppel and Illya, Vahn would have been a lot more perturbed by the amorphous nature of her 'body'.

Upset that Vahn had stopped caressing her head, the petite anomaly adopted a slight frown before immediately pouncing on him with an, "Ei~!". Vahn reacted to this by assuring himself that the girl had no power, but, much like when he was facing an incomprehensibly powerful blow, the flow of time seemed to stagnate as the world gradually lost its color. He suddenly found himself unable to move a muscle, and, though she appeared to be moving in slow motion, it took, quite literally, no time at all for the girl to impact his chest...

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Feeling a ripple through the fabric of time and space, a woman with two-tone white and black hair, much like Kenshin, spontaneously opened her eyes. She had large pointed ears atop her head, pale-pink eyes that possessed rings of light instead of pupils, and a short tail that, much like her hair, was white on one side and black on the other. As for her clothing, she appeared to be garbed in a form-fitting black garment that vaguely resembled a bunny suit, black stockings with a matching garter belt, a long-sleeved white top that extended to the tips of her fingers, and white boots with very prominent heels. All of this was adorned with golden trimmings, glistening green gemstones, and, most notably, two long ribbons that ran from the ring-like ornament near her lower back.

Though she had the appearance of a taciturn and intelligent beauty, this peculiar pointy-earned woman was none other than Arceus, the Creation Deity of various Pokemon Records. She was an exceptionally powerful being with the capacity to produce a Pocket Realm despite being restricted by Vahn's Soul Tier. This was largely thanks to her surrogate sons, Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina, but it was still a remarkable feat considering she was severely weakened due to Vahn's 'mishap' and her own expectations.

Sensing that her Creator was experiencing duress, Arceus didn't hesitate to teleport directly to the Ninth Layer, her aura flaring out to stabilize the chaotic space that was on the verge of collapsing into non-existence. The fact the Ninth Layer was in this state made her feel extremely panicky, but, showing absolutely no change in her expression, Arceus followed her instincts. This allowed her to manifest next to her Creator in an instant, ignoring time, space, and distance completely.

Finding the Creator appearing as a cloud of anomalous black ooze that resembled a nebula, Arceus manifested countless cloth-like hands formed from a shadowy-black material. Each of these allowed her to literally 'grasp' the fabric of reality, contracting and forcibly stabilizing the surrounding space until it had formed an isolated sub-dimensional sphere. After that, Arceus fearlessly approached the nebulous black ooze, her expression calm even as it began to envelop and spread across her body...

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Sensing a familiar warmth, Vahn opened his eyes to find a stoic beauty with bronzed skin and tiny green dots under her eyes staring down at him. There was also a softness against the back of his head so it didn't take him long to realize he was currently receiving a lap pillow from Arceus. This caused a natural smile to spread across his face, an expression that promptly froze when the usually expressionless woman suddenly returned his smile...

Since he had just been about to greet her, Vahn was left unable to respond even as Arceus placed her hand atop his forehead and asked, "What happened here? I never imagined such destruction would occur within the Little Garden..."

After peering through his memories and noticing that Arceus had never actually smiled, a frown immediately spread across Vahn's face as he rose to a seated position. He noticed that the Ninth Layer had been completely destroyed, the previously boundless and extremely durable expanse of space now little more than a destructive and chaotic abyss. It wouldn't take him very long to fix this, but the fact it had been destroyed as a result of his perception the Law of Identity's existence was a haunting thought...

The very instant she crossed his mind, Vahn found himself staring at the red-headed beauty, now with an apologetic smile on her face as she drooped her shoulders. This caused him to instinctually regress back to his Record manifestation, fearful of what might happen if she forcefully reinstigated contact between them. The amount of destruction seemed to be proportional to his own power, so, with his Realm manifestation having functionally unlimited power, Vahn wasn't willing to take any chances.

Gesturing for the Law of Identity to remain silent, Vahn looked toward Arceus in order to gauge her reaction. This was a little difficult considering she practically never showed emotions, but, thanks to their connection, he was able to quickly intuit that she was wholly unaware of the Law of Identity's existence. Rather, the moment he looked towards Arceus, Vahn had the impression that she and the Law of Identity were one and the same.

Feeling profoundly exhausted, Vahn turned away from the increasingly confused Arceus to find that the Law of Identity had spontaneously manifested again. Her existence seemed to be directly linked to his perception of her, so, unless he was willfully perceiving her at all times, she simply 'ceased' to exist. During those moments, her existence seemed to overlap with others, and, though he had yet to confirm it, Vahn got the distinct impression that her existence was now intrinsically linked to all of his Templates.

Though he couldn't deny that it had been his intention to use the Law of Identity to help his other Templates develop a True Ego, Vahn never anticipated that she would actually manifest with power similar to the concept she embodied. There was even a chance she was linked to the actual Law of Identity, sharing her existence with literally every creature that existed within the Records. This was a rather terrifying thought, as, even if she wasn't actually able to act through them, Vahn felt uneasy imagining the somewhat ditzy red-head as a part of everyone he would ever encounter.

Realizing he had seriously underestimated himself and The Path, even though neither had any limits to speak of, Vahn resolved himself to be more conscientious of his decisions in the future. He didn't regret creating the Law of Identity as a Template. Rather, if she had the actual power of the concept she embodied, it virtually guaranteed that his other Templates would be able to manifest a True Ego in the near future. The only thing he lamented was his own inability to comprehend the true nature of her existence, the clear cause of all the destruction that had transpired...

Shaking his head, Vahn shifted his attention away from the Law of Identity, the latter vanishing from his perception the moment he took his eyes away from her. Then, understanding she was extremely worried about him despite her stoic and unperturbed expression, Vahn began to caress the top of Arceus' head, smiling as thanked and assured her that everything was going to be okay...

(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'What is this fuckery...','The most dangerous Bakadere in existence...','I wonder if Arceus is truly the one Vahn is trying to convince xD...')

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