Separate Variable - Confession - Vows

『 Before I reveal you the two variables... We need Tenshi here... 』

"Uh, sure, but won't she in some kind of state when she received the Timeline Catalyst? Since time hasn't been flowing in the real world when I entered the Field of the Multiverse, the World of Absolute Nothingness, and World of Imagination, her body might be in some kind supercritical state before she transforms into her Timeline Angel form"

『 Yes, but since you're in your World of Imagination, you can directly bring her soul and being into this world with Soul Link 』

"Like, I have to bring her here?"

『 Yes, because you're not the one who's receiving the variables... It's her 』

"Wait, what?!"

『 Yeah! It's pretty surprising for me also... Variables are usually separate from each other, but once one of them was somehow gathered or obtained, all variables will consolidate only into one existence. Now, since the variables are consolidating on you, all variables should be coming to you. It is unprecedented for two variables to be separated from its consolidation point 』

"How so?"

『 Hm... I can't reveal too much, but I didn't expect for the variable of Omega and Fate to exist there and I have little to no information about those two specific variables. Perhaps, since there is the variable of Fate, you became bounded to the Totality Catalyst, which in turn the other two unexpected variables manifested into her 』

"Oh... This is a serious matter then?"

Philip seemed slightly shaking and seemed hesitant

『 Let me tell you this... There, that Golden Timeline that your are in? It's so different that it even boggles my mind! The longer I stay here, the more ridiculous that I can see! But I have to do my job and I can't leave until I finish everything and assure the system of your existence 』

"Well... I have no idea what you could see in comparison to wherever you are. But alright, if I have to bring Tenshi here... I'll do it... Even though it's..."

Philip started to blush surprisingly

『 What? Don't tell me you're being shy from just thinking of meeting Tenshi? What is this?! A highschool romance?! 』

"Uh... No? Alright fine, I'll call for her..."

『 Hurry up! Or else, you might make another exception and a conchept might come 』

"Yes! I had enough after all of these... I have to take a break

『 Good 』

"..."

Philip then closed his eyes and he tried to establish Soul Link with Tenshi

『 By establishing Soul Link with Tenshi, both of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and memories will be interconnected. With that, her consciousness will be able to enter the World of Imagination 』

"..."

『 You have successfully established Soul Link with Tenshi Hikaru 』

"..."

Philip then abruptly opened his eyes and he was surprised that Tenshi immediately answered

Particles and thoughts converged in front of him, several meters above the ground, in between him and the representation of the Omega System. Arcs of black lines swirled until it created a figure

From Philip's imagination and memory of how Tenshi looked, she finally manifested into the ⟨⟨ World of Imagination ⟩⟩

Her body flinched and white particles sparkled down to the ground as she gently landed in front of Philip

Her eyes slowly opened and she slowly lifted her head until she saw Philip, looking at her with gentle eyes and a warm smile. Her heart thumped after sensing something different from Philip. It wasn't due to his overwhelming power, but it was like the strings on her heart was tugged

She also saw a floating bizarre thermometer, an omega symbol, a closed box, and a sunglasses floating around Philip. He already removed the shades to properly look at Tenshi

"What's happening? Where are we? Why have you linked with me?"

Tenshi asked as she was still confused by coming into this world without activating [Soul Connect]

"Look into my memories"

Philip lifted his right hand and caressed her left cheek. She felt shivers and closed her eyes

At that point, all of Philip's memories from the moment he entered the Field of the Multiverse, to witnessing the birth of Amatsuka, to watching the Big Bang and the mysteriousness around it, to the Omega System's internal conflict with Philip, to the mysterious intervention that assisted the system, to the variables, to the [Rings of Bounded Fate], and now, two variables that will be given to Tenshi has flooded into her mind all at once

"I... This is all too sudden!"

Tenshi blushed to the point that her face became red. She couldn't help but lower her head and avoid Philip's gaze. She knows exactly what's happening

"Well... Tenshi..."

Philip grabbed Tenshi's hands and held them. He became very nervous and if he had a heart, he would hear his heart thumping in his head

"..."

Tenshi was silent and she steeled herself as she looked at Philip

"Even though we've only known each other for a short amount of time... Like what, three or four days? Not counting the six months that I was asleep?"

"Y-yes?"

"Well, I feel like we became incredibly close... Not that I think that we are on the level of lovers though"

Philip scratched his head and looked away for a second

"Mhm~"

Tensi widened her eyes and then she let out a giggle while cutely covering her mouth with her knuckle

"What are you? A tsundere? You're not like that at all haha"

"Well... I didn't want to rush to conclusions..."

"But you wanted it to happen though?"

"..."

Philip blushed and looked away as he covered half of his face with his wrist. His mouth would look like zigzags from embarrassment

"You're so innocent... A hopeless romantic... Remember that I can read your thoughts mhm~"

Tenshi reminded Philip and she wanted for Philip to do something. Of course, Philip can read that thought, so he then became serious

"Tenshi..."

"Yes?"

"You were the first one who understood me for who I am... For who I was and who saw my suffering without me telling you... I saw the warm light at that time and relief filled my being..."

"..."

"Because of that... My heart was opened for the first time in forever... Even though I don't have a heart..."

"..."

"Now, upon after further contemplation... I think I know the answer to everything"

"Heehee... Are you sure it's not because you needed my power?"

"Well... That's another reason, but--"

"I know, I know... I was just teasing you. I also like that brutal honesty of you"

"It's better to be honest after all"

"I understand"

"I then realized that if you're with me, I think I'll be able to persevere..."

"I think that also"

"Therefore... Tenshi"

"Yes?!"

Tenshi blushed and her heart kept exploding. It was the same for Philip but his chest was getting hotter by the second

"Not only would you become my First Messenger of Fate... But would you also become my lover?"

"..."

Philip finally confessed to Tenshi about his true feeling, but this confession seemed like it was a proposal

On the other hand, little to everyone's knowledge, the cracks around the ⟨⟨ World of Imagination ⟩⟩ became bigger and longer

Tenshi's eyes swirled. She didn't expect for Philip to confess and flat out ask her to be his lover. She already knew from his thoughts, but this happening on the spot still feels surreal to her as a woman

This is also what she wanted him to do so that she could experience this event once in her lifetime, but even if she expected it, she couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotions

"The moment I saw you when you came to the military base..."

Tenshi began to speak

"I was instantly interested in you... I don't know why, but you seemed intriguing and I wanted to know more about you..."

"..."

"During that game that we were playing... I learned a lot about your true personality because I have an eye for the personality of people while they play games... At that point, I couldn't help but wanting to help you... I don't know why, but I feel like I have to save you"

"..."

"And that I did! The moment I became the First Messenger of Fate as the Messenger of Totality and opened your eyes"

"..."

"You also saved me from the clutches of the former God of Darkness... I didn't know what would happen if I were to be completely succumbed into darkness, but I also saw a warm light there when I was sleeping. It was at that point that I saw you!"

"..."

"I said to myself... This is the man, this is the man that will be able to save me. He is the one who will save me from my fate and destiny..."

"..."

"After that... I dedicated to my life that I will stay with you forever, no matter what happens, until you achieve your ultimate goal..."

"..."

"So, yes! I'll be your lover!"

『 ... 』

Tenshi accepted Philip's confession and it was at this moment that they officially became lovers

Philip smiled warmly and Tenshi smiled cutely. They were both blushing as Philip lifted her left hand

He then lifted his right hand and showed the ring to Tenshi

"Tenshi... As soon as you wear this... We will never be separated at any point"

"Yes"

"Do you accept this ring?"

"I don't have a choice, do I?"

"Not at all"

Both of them giggled and Philip slowly inserted the [Bounded Ring of Totality of Fate] into her left ring finger

『 Congratulations! Both of you have completed the process of binding your existences! The power and effects of the ring has been initiated 』

"Does this mean we're now married too?"

Tenshi asked jokingly

"Uhm..."

Philip didn't know how to answer and slowly panned his eyes away. He was thinking that they are married now, but he wasn't sure

Tenshi read his thoughts and she became more embarrassed by the thought the they now might be husband and wife

『 Now that Tenshi has worn the Bounded Ring of Totality of Fate... Tenshi, you will be receiving two variables 』

Since Tenshi is the First Messenger of Fate that's reinforced by the artifact of the variable of Fate, she is now able to see to directly see the displays of the Omega System

『 Are you ready? 』

"..."

Tenshi looked at Philip and waited for a response

"..."

Philip smiled and nodded towards Tenshi, urging her to go through with the empowerment. They are holdings hands the entire time while Tenshi turned towards the representation of the system, in which she nodded

"I'm ready"

『 You have earned the Totality variable 』