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First, Neosis allows me to conceive the planet I want to create. It could be a rocky planet, a gaseous one or whatever I chose to think.
"But wait, thinking is conceptual right?"
"Yes."
"So, what decides what that concept becomes?"
She asked, but answered before I could think of a reasonable answer.
"Logosark, the Fragment of Laws. It defines the rules, while Abstractyx encodes the planet's abstract blueprint into the Conceptual Plane, ensuring it is a planet and not a moon or any other celestial body."
As she spoke, the planet's archetype began forming before us, layering itself like a ghostly outline in the Conceptual Plane. Though Etherium, I saw everything.
"It hasn't taken shape in the Physical Plane yet."
She continued.
"And for it to do so, the system needs another Fragment. Realithem, the Fragment that incarnates abstractions, pulls the archetype of the planet from Abstractyx and prepares it for manifestation. It's a skeleton of form, not yet matter, but ready to be clothed."
I nodded, watching the Fragments work in harmony.
"The pre-reality essence, Primetons, adds quantum matter into the equation. It helps build the rocky crust, metallic core, and physical density that define the planet's body. Now, the planet becomes proto-planetary, ready to take shape."
Right before us, the tiny atomic particles were materialising.
"The Fragment of Binding and Bonding, Bindions, holds matter together, forming a stable gravitational sphere and setting tectonic plates, magnetic fields, and orbital stability.
After that, Morphytes shapes the planet. Whether it's triangular, spherical, rectangular, or any form, it manifests according to the data Realithem provides."
The planet took shape in physical reality, zooming in for us. It was barren, rocky mountains and stagnant oceans stretching endlessly.
"For plants and animals to exist in the planet, the Fragment of Biological Essence, Vitaelics and the Fragment of Cellular Life and Biological System, Vitacells, are needed.
And remember, for a bear to have four legs, a thick hide, claws, and fangs, other Fragments must contribute to that creation. Without them, you'd end up with an anomalous creature—a spherical, scaled bear with beaks and wings."
(The Qu's genetic engineering, xd)
"Without those two biological supportive Fragments, the planet is a barren mass of stone without life."
In that instant, the planet went green, blooming with life. Animals, insects and birds appears to spawn out of thin air, but in reality, Energy and it's Fragments were working endlessly and instantly, creating and installing these creatures into the planet.
Despite alive and fully functioning, the creating weren't moving.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Rhe Fragment of Motion, Aeolynths, steps in. This Fragment locks the planet into a cosmic dance, enabling rotation, revolution, natural motion, you name them. Aeolynths ensures dynamism so the world does not stagnate."
All of a sudden, yet orchestrated by trillions of Fragments, the world began to move.
Birds soared, guided by gravity sustained by Bindions. Tides rose and fell as dolphins and other aquatic creatures swam through the oceans. Prey fled from predators, their survival instincts shaped by Vitaelics and Vitacells at work.
The planet itself rotated, responding to the conservation of angular momentum from its formation, with gravitational and magnetic fields subtly adjusting its motion over time.
"All this happens under the guidance of Logosark. This Fragment is relentless, crafting the laws that govern the planet. Truly the most vital Fragment in all of existence."
She said, looking at the planet nor a fully sustainable celestial body.
"Such as the laws of physics?"
"Yes. And we're not done yet. The Fragment of Collective Emergence, Syntarcs, shape the ecosystems, the weather cycles, and so on.
Syntarcs makes planet now functions not merely as a rock with life, but as a self-sustaining system. Our old friend Neosis contributes once more, granting awareness to its inhabitants, allowing minds and consciousness to develop. In some realities, the planet itself awakens as a sentient being, thanks entirely to Neosis."
"But currently, it's not, right?"
"It's not. Them the planet gains identity across one or two Planes: as a physical body, a spiritual homeland for souls, and even as a concept."
("Earth," "Gaia," "Abyssworld" or any other name.)
Everything unfolded seamlessly, the Fragments orchestrating creation like an invisible symphony
"Last but not least, is the Fragment of Story, Narravine. It enshrines the planet's tale, anchoring the world into cosmic history."
She smiled, as if nothing she'd just done had fried my little brains just now.
"This is what happens behind the scenes. The Fragments are always working together, weaving Existence tick by tick. Every breath, every being, every world, none of it stands alone.
Only tbose with the deepest connection to Existence can glimpse this level of truth. You're one of them. And because of that, I have to teach you everything I've built."
She paused, letting the weight settle
(Don't get the wrong idea. She didn't create Energy. She harness it's powers to create Creation.)
"And don't misunderstand, Energy was never my creation. I only shaped Creation using it."
"How many Dots are there?"
"No one knows."
"Even you?"
"Without exception. That's how the Conceptual Plane shapes both the Physical and Spiritual Planes. Ideas give form to matter and spirit alike, weaving the unseen into reality. And without Fragments, ideas themselves could never manifest, for it is the Fragments that bind all Planes of Existence together."
"Is that all?"
I asked, praying it's over.
"No."
I flinched, not ready to take in another batch of this existential knowledge.
"There's one higher than all other Planes but Etherium. It's called the Meta Plane. This isn't just another Plane; it's the very architecture of Existence. Like the Conceptual Plane, it holds Meta Notions, the primal forces behind every concept.
Every Major and Minor Concept exists because of its Meta Notion. Take Time, for example. Time as a Major and Minor Concept owes its being entirely to the force called Meta Time."
(Weird, right? Notions are supposed to be impersonistic, whereas concepts are well-defined. Well, it's something different when the word 'Meta' is added.)
"According to your definition, the Conceptual Plane could also be considered a Meta Plane above the Physical and Spiritual because it dictates their laws and forms. I'm not saying it is, I'm saying it's more like it."
"No. The Conceptual & Spiritual Planes aren't the Meta Plane but metaphysical. The two are different. Metaphysical means beyond physical reality while Meta Plane is a separate Plane on its own. Due to its nature, it can also be called metaphysical since it's beyond physical."
"Oh...I get it now."
"Good. A Major Concept may be unbound by space and time but Meta defines atemporality and aspatiality. As the force behind them, Meta Notions can undo a concept's attributes, like removing the atemporality of a concept."
"Why isn't it available in Etherium?"
"It is. You just can't see it yet."
'So they called me out earlier and now they're hiding it from me.'
"Can they be altered?"
"In a real sense? No. Just because someone stands above the Conceptual Plane doesn't make them a true meta‑being. They only qualify as 'meta level' because they exist outside conceptualisation, not because they can actually touch the Meta Plane.
The only ones with real authority over certain aspects of the Meta Palne are the Architects of Time. Together, they oversee Meta Time across all six Ontic Layers."
"Ontic Layers?"
"New topic."
"Weird topic.'
"And definitely not for today. Just know the Ontic Layers are part of a Reality far above ours."
"A..alright…"
I gulped.
'This was just a glimpse of Energy and Its Fragments. I wonder what'll happen to me when that day comes.'
I cried inwardly. The only way to escape that is to prolong the topic until I find a way out of Elyvra.
"As I was saying..."
I flinched as she continued. The lecture isn't over yet.
"...aside from the Architects, no one is a genuine Meta manipulator. Some beings reach 'meta level' through authorial power, meta awareness, or existence beyond certain scopes… but none of those are true Meta Level. Those categories don't even have solid tiers."
"Ok, now it's getting weirder."
"I know. But no matter their transcendental states, awareness, or authority, they're still puppets of something else."
"What's that?"
"The Fragments."
"Ahh."
I recoiled.
"It's weird. Let's call it a day."
I exhaled deeply, now it's time to rest. No training, no more boring existential lecture.
I deactivated Etherium swiftly, jumping up.
"If you didn't, I'd probably get a real headache this time."
I said. Unlike before, I didn't fake it. It was a mere joke and she found it amusing.
"How funny and cute. Lastly,"
"Heh, we're not done?"
My blood went cold, as if icy fingers were creeping through my veins, rooting me to the spot with dread.
"It's just Etherium. Energy and its Fragments create Meta, and the magic happens. That's it."
"Thank Star."
I sighed in relief.
"If I take any more of this, my little head will explode."
"Hahah, come on, let's get some rest."
She stood, and I fell into step beside her.
"Together?"
I asked.
"In bed."
She replied with a smile.
It was a simple, lighthearted moment, and we left the room hand in hand, laughter still lingering between us. Together xd:)
To be continued...