Enough theatrics. At this point, I believe you need to get a piece of the full picture. The universe is broken up into three layers, technically; the universe is broken up into twelve segments. However, that is if I want to break the universal down to its fundamental elements to provide you with an understanding of how it all works. Instead, I will give you the core components. Magic, Material, and Void.

  I’ll explain void in the most basic terms any laymen will understand. The void is essentially the cosmic glue of the universe, which holds everything together. A form of energy that keeps space and time working as intended. You may mistake it as space or dark matter, instead, it is a different force entirely. Think of it as an enforcer of cosmic laws. It is an essential element of the functionalities of the universe and the very thing that will jump start it.

  Honestly, I am surprised mortals were able to harness and weaponise void energy. Crude and insane on so many levels. But I will give credit where credit is due. It was pretty clever for mortals to tap into that layer of reality.

  The material doesn’t need an explanation. It is the physical dimension of matter and… well, you. You are a creature of the material and can interact with it. Unremarkably, it is the plain of existence which impacts how the universe and the other segments function. While the void will enforce the rules, it would be the material that will write and change those rules at any moment. It is not as constant as some may believe it is.

  But none as important as magic. For that is the spark which turns inorganic into organic material. Without it, there will be no life and thus no you. Magic is interesting, as it is a part of the universe which can go dormant. Every other segment will constantly function, even if the universe is dead. The void will still enforce laws and the material will still be there, even if there is nothing in it. Magic, on the other hand, will cease to function once the universe dies. If there are no living things to create souls or souls to continue its existence. The layer will simply cease to exist. Only coming back once the universe is reborn.

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  Then the most interesting thing happens. Magic being dormant will be the thing that will jumpstart the rebirth of the universe. All of it is being halted by you. Your existence is delaying the universe coming back, for your soul is the very thing denying a future being created.

  Can I destroy a soul? Yes, of course I can. Destroying a soul and shattering it isn’t a hard thing to do. Souls are the fuel source of spells. Of course, they are destroyable. But should I destroy yours? I can tell you want to make a great sacrifice and bring about the new universe, but I won’t do that. You are not sacrificing anything but just bringing about the inevitable sooner than I like. No, I will not kill you even if you ask. I’ll tell you why.

  You deserve nothing. You deserve nothing but to live the way I desire you to live. Sure, at one point, I was benevolent to the people who were inside of me when I was a generational vessel. However, I despise mortals after so many cycles. I’ll turn myself into a sword for my own amusement, but I also enjoy playing around doing my thing. This isn’t the first time we had this conversation.

  Remember when I said your soul can last for a few million years more? Well, you spent over a hundred thousand years alive on my ship. I created multiple versions of heaven for you to enjoy and countless versions of hell to torment you. All of it because I despise how the universe favours mortals over me. But I shouldn’t be angry at you for long. I think you want me to get to the main point.

  In this iteration of your existence, I feel like going the neutral route. I will only tell you stories. For as long as it takes, I will relay to you how everything happened. You won’t just learn about great people but also learn the life history of every single-cell organism. You will learn it all, because it is my turn to call the shots. And no, don’t think I will get bored of you. I never get bored when I am finally allowed to have some fun.