The Dimensional Cross: Unveiling Fate's Enigma

  Narrator: Fate, a capricious force, sometimes graces us with fortune and other times with misfortune. My name is Alaric. At 75 years old, reflecting on my life, I find it was a good one successful in business, yet haunted by unfulfilled love. In high school, she chose my friend over me—a whimsical twist of fate. But I am not bitter; that day, I vowed never to love again.

  Narrator: Alone, as if some mysterious power intended to keep me isolated, I found solace in solitude. I live on Earth 106, an advanced world where dimensional travel is a reality. Those who possess this ability are known as Omnipotent Beings, navigating countless realities. I am no such being just a common man with limited knowledge of these cosmic truths. Yet, my stepmother, who raised me with kindness surpassing that of my biological mother, who abandoned me, and my business partner's daughter, who brought unexpected joy to my later years, shaped me profoundly.

  If given another chance, I'd wish for a daughter like her. As I take my final breath, I find comfort in the darkness. But fate is not done with me.

  Narrator: I awaken, a fragment of light among countless others, floating in an endless void. A commanding voice echoes.

  Rulli: "Bow before the First Omnipotent Being. You are chosen for the Fate Zero competition. Two factions: Light and Dark. Seven Patriarchs lead each. To challenge them, you must first triumph within your faction."

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  Narrator: I just wanted peace. What is this madness?

  Rulli: "Form two-person teams, one from each faction. Prepare to receive your powers and leveling system."

  Narrator: Everyone begins to shine except me.

  Rulli: "Those named after mythical figures hold special powers. Ashura, Indra, step forward."

  Ashura: "My father's stories were true! I will be the absolute leader."

  Indra: "Dream on. My thirty years of magic training surpass your arrogance."

  Narrator: These young souls burn with ambition. In this strange place, am I old or young?

  Rulli: "You will be reborn ten times, guiding a hero each time. One thousand years of existence. Special attributes will emerge."

  Narrator: No name, no partner. I am doomed.

  Rulli: "Old man, you possess the Great Sage attribute. At 70, a virgin, you qualify as a sage… though at the lowest tier. A miracle, really."

  Narrator: What about my name?

  Rulli: "It will come. Prepare for recreation. The Seven Patriarchs are here."

  Narrator: The Dark Faction Patriarchs feel familiar. Is that… my mother?

  Narrator: Overcome with emotion, I reach for her.

  Other Leaders: "How dare you touch our Patriarchs!"

  Darkness (Patriarch): "Let him be. If he wishes, he may call me 'Mother.' Just seeing you stirs forgotten emotions. Use them. They may save you."

  Narrator: I'll try, though it's hard to shake the feeling.

  Ashura (mocking): "What a fool. An old geezer with no body, no name, clinging to a useless attribute."

  Alisha: (softly) "Why does my heart ache? Who is he?"

  Rulli: "Your first mission begins in the Old Era. Prepare for transport!"

  Narrator: Light envelops us. A whisper echoes in my mind: "Find the key. Unlock the truth."