..While everyone is gathered in honor of this wedding, Theobi arrives as everyone moves to the main hall. There, Feri (001) meets her friend Theobi, and the girls gather with them. Meanwhile, 002 says to 001: I'm going to step out for a bit, okay? You continue your conversation with your friends. Then 001 replies: Alright then, you'll be outside, right? 002 answers: Yes. Then 002 exits while everyone celebrates without Zoldik noticing him. He goes out and sits on a chair outside, looking at the stars, takes out some paper, and begins writing on it using his eyes, which can place ink on the paper just by thinking the words themselves [I will write down Victor's complete words]. While 002 looks at the paper and transfers all of Victor's words within moments. He thinks for a bit, trying to analyze, and suddenly [I found it! If I were an entity without the five senses: no taste, no smell, no touch, no hearing, no sight, I would still feel that I exist. This means only one thing: "the soul"]. As 002 writes down his thoughts, he says: Victor, I know you are still here, but in a higher existence where absolute beauty resides. You are in paradise, my friend. I hope to see you soon. While smiling, 002 thinks [Don't worry, Victor, I will solve everything gradually. I will learn and solve the theory of everything]..

  ..At that moment, 001 comes and sits beside 002, saying: What are you doing? You seem happy. Then 002 replies: Of course I'm happy after confirming that my friend is still alive. She is surprised and says: Huh? Do you mean he didn't die? Then 002 replies: His physical body has indeed disappeared, but he has ascended to a higher existence where all souls reside. He has become a non-material existence not belonging to this world. I hope he is listening to me. Then 001 smiles and says: The soul? I haven't heard that word for decades. Do you think it's real? 002 replies: Yes, of course. It is an absolute truth without doubt. The entire material existence is data and probabilities requiring an observer. There must be a first, non-material observer. That first, all-knowing observer placed within every living entity something non-material that inherently belongs to a world beyond the concepts of dimensions, time, and space—and that thing is the soul. All matter and energy are merely manifestations of something higher. 001 is extremely astonished by 002's intelligence and says: Sometimes I feel you are something special in this civilization; you represent light, and the civilization represents darkness. Then 002 smiles at her and says: And I see you as the best friend I have ever had. Then 002 approaches 001, hugs her, and says: If I die, I hope you won't forget me, okay? 001 replies: Huh? And what would actually make you die? And also, of course, it's impossible for me to forget you. Then 002 says: I don't know, but I felt I needed to tell you these words now, hehe..

  ..Then 001 stands up and says: I'm going inside, okay? 002 replies: Alright, no problem. I'll sit here for a while. As 001 enters, she says to herself [I don't know why I suddenly felt a bad feeling]. Meanwhile, 002 smiles as he is consumed by curiosity and the desire to know the truth. He remembers Victor's words [You are much stronger than me; you can do what I couldn't]. Then 002 stands up from the seat, activates his power, launches himself outside the civilization, and flies at an unimaginable speed, exiting the entire universe in an instant. He continues ascending at insane speeds, saying to himself [I can't bear it; I want to see you, I want to know you, O great perfect one. If I ascend higher and keep going up, will I find you?]. As 002 pierces through other universes, ascending, he exits the framework of universes into the quantum void existing above the universes that extend infinitely horizontally. Then 002 speaks loudly: I desire none but you, O Perfect One. I want to know you; I want to know what you were thinking at the moment you created everything. As 002 gazes into the colorless quantum void, he feels existentially that the omnipotent, omniscient God is indeed listening to him. Then 002 says to himself [Everything possible exists, even the universes. So why care about them when you alone are eternal and everlasting?]. As 002 continues ascending, certain he will never truly see Him no matter what he does, yet the higher he ascends, the more he feels closer. His watch, which determines location, stops indicating anything. As 002 involuntarily cries, he says to himself [I know I will never reach you no matter what I do, but I feel happy the higher I ascend. It makes me feel closer to you, my Creator]. Then 002 screams loudly in the quantum void: One day, I will discover the purpose of everything, and I will witness it myself..

  ..Then 002 returns once more to his own universe as the watch starts working again, and he goes back to the civilization, finding that the wedding ended hours ago while he was only in the quantum void for moments. He sees 001 sitting on the bench, saying: I was waiting for you; I couldn't locate you at all. Where were you? And why are there tears in your eyes? Then 001 wipes 002's tears, and he says: I was here all along, and I will always be here [My soul will always exist]. As 002 and 001 return home, 001 lies in her room, stretching on the bed, and says to herself [I feel sad for no reason, with a bad feeling about tomorrow's trip to the other universe]. Meanwhile, 002 is in his home, sitting on the bed with the lights off, jotting down notes and everything he wants on paper..

  ..Several hours later, it's time to go to the universe where the main center of civilization is located. Zoldik, 002, 001, and 909 head there. They all gather in a very powerful vehicle, and Zoldik says: From now on, you are worthy of the main center, where the upper echelons of society reside. Now, are you ready to go there? Everyone replies: Yes. Zoldik smiles and starts the vehicle [I'm coming, my dear daughter, to visit you at your husband's house now]. Suddenly, the vehicle lurches forward, crossing universes at tremendous speed. Inside the spaceship, 001 speaks: Every time I look at space with its stars, I see a painted artwork on every side. Then 002 replies: Yes indeed, but that painting needs to stop being tainted, alluding to the evil things their civilization does to other civilizations. Then 001 says: You fool, Zoldik is right in front of us, lower your voice a bit. Then 909 continues: What do you think the main headquarters looks like? 002 adds: I don't know, but it will surely be more distinguished than the subsidiary headquarters. 001 and 909 get excited while 002 sits quietly and silently..

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  ..After a few minutes, the spaceship arrives at universe 3421, where the main center of civilization is located. Shock appears on their faces as 001 says: This is absolutely stunning. This place is far more advanced than the subsidiary civilization. 002 agrees with her opinion. As everyone descends from the spaceship, Zoldik says: Now follow me; we will go to the place where inter-universe passports are processed. Then Zoldik enters, carrying 002's passport and the passports of 001 and 909. He places the passports, and the indicator turns green. But at that moment, when he places 002's passport, the light turns red, indicating denied travel. Immediately, many guards appear, making 001 feel anxious. Zoldik says: Everyone, no problem, let me speak with the head guard. Zoldik speaks with the head guard, and after a few minutes, he stands by while 002 is restrained. As 001 moves towards 002 to help him, the guards stop her. Zoldik says: Don't worry, he will be detained until the legal procedures are completed. It won't take half an hour; you can wait here. Unfortunately, I have to go quickly; my daughter is waiting for me. As 002 is taken to prison, he says to himself [What nonsense is happening to me?]. 001 and 909 wait impatiently for 002 to come out. Inside the prison where 002 is, at that moment, Oxford arrives. He says: Hello, hello, how are you, 002? 002 replies: Fine. Oxford asks: Why were you imprisoned here? 002, showing signs of suspicion and distrust towards Oxford, says: There's an issue with my passport; it will be resolved in a few minutes. At that moment, the guard opens 002's cell, and Oxford smiles, saying: Since when do passports malfunction despite everyone having a specific code? In that instant, 002 realizes he has fallen into Oxford's trap. Meanwhile, Oxford activates his own Cosmo version—stronger and better than even Zoldik's version—and uses it. At that moment, 002 stands motionless..

  ..Then Oxford smiles, uses the Cosmo, and says: Now follow me, 002. At that moment, 002 moves behind Oxford, who has controlled him via the Cosmo. As 001 and 909 wait outside, many minutes pass, making 001 fear for 002's safety. She approaches the police station, but the guards immediately stop her. 001 speaks, saying: I need to enter; I have someone inside who should have come out a while ago, named 002. One of the soldiers replies: I haven't heard of him; we have no one by that name here. While she is talking to the soldier, 001 suddenly sees a spaceship flying towards another location in the massive center of civilization—its size being a whole universe expanding infinitely. At that moment, 001's suspicion grows, and she and 909 follow behind that ship. 001 thinks to herself [What is this? I already had a feeling something bad would happen]. Then 001 says to 909: Quickly propel me towards that ship. At that moment, 909 hurls Feri towards the ship where Oxford and 002 are. At that moment, Oxford notices Feri's presence and smiles [I planned to get rid of you another day, but it seems you want to die now]. Suddenly, he pulls out an extremely powerful weapon made of unknown energy and strikes 001 in the chest at a speed tens of thousands of times faster than light. Then 001 falls to the ground like a meteor, and as she loses consciousness, she sees a person wearing a cloak. Then she passes out..

  ..[Did I die?]..

  ..Several hours later, 001 wakes up to find herself in a luxurious home. She sees 909 in front of her and finds that her mechanical arms are already broken. At that moment, a person enters wearing a cloak with a technological arm of the second type—the same kind present at Theobi's wedding. 001 says: Who are you? The person removes their cloak, revealing himself as Kai. 001 looks at him coldly and says: What do you want from me? Where is 002? Kai, looking desperate, replies: That madman Oxford has taken him. 001 is surprised as Kai continues: When I met you at the wedding, I wanted to know why this boy is special, with a will and determination that reminded me of a very distant past. That made me follow you here. 001 responds: So what do you want? Kai replies: Only to help, nothing more. At that moment, Kai extends his technological arm towards 001, but she strikes the hand away angrily and says: What compels you to help us? How can we trust you at all? Then Kai says: I have left everything for this—all that I own, even my old friends. Then Kai bows, brings his arm back, and says: Just allow me to help..

  ..001 thinks for a moment while 909 looks at her, scared and worried [You fool, don't try to anger him. Have you forgotten he possesses fourth-type super-technology and is one of the nobles?]. At that moment, 001 agrees to his help on the condition that he gives them proof of his sincerity and good intentions. Kai says: Of course. Follow me now. At that moment, Kai opens a secret room in the wall, and 909 and 001 follow him. A room appears, filled with technology from type one up to type four. Kai speaks: You thought no one could advance in technology, yet it has nothing to do with physical strength but with will. And to prove to you that I am with you, each of you will receive fourth-type technology. These mechanical arms will change what you have and easily install the fourth-type technology. At that moment, Feri smiles while looking at Kai, who awaits her approval. Then 001 says: Agreed..