[3rd Pov]
in a Grand Tapestry that looks more like a Castle, but Office for Reincarnation quietly hung in the void which knows no bound, A Infinite Adventure is going to start that will shake the Omniverse as a being with no power is going to climb the Omniversal hierarchy.
[Soul Pov]
"So I really died" I asked the Angel like being before me, but I'm still confused to be here in this Office-like setting where this angel just explained to me that I died and it's not my time and it's a mistake, Omniversal Blip if it may.
"Yes, things like this don't happen often here, it's pretty rare as the last recorded moment like this was eons ago". The Angel said "as I explained, you're really not Saint but not a Bad person either. So you get one wish and standard rules apply and one more thing which really makes the situation bad for those who only get one wish is that if they want to Reincarnate or Transmigrate to any world they like or even to leave here, They have to use one wish to do so".
This just stunned me because not only am I dead, but also to live again I have to use one wish that should be commonly used to get powers or something. I just cursed in my mind that the number of fanfics and anime I read and watched lied to me.
"You know that's not really fair right? it just leaves me with plot knowledge and nothing more. Can't you at least throw me a free world spin or something" I asked the Angel, but she just her head.
"I know it's not fair, but it is the law of this place, you can have Meta-knowledge but even memories of this place will be erased from your memory." The angel said, "But it also serves as a constraint for us, as if you think about it if we can bend or break the rules like we want, to then what stops us from interfering with your life after reincarnation or play with your life like some Robs in the Fanfics you read. so the laws of the Omniverse are absolute".
I don't know if I should sigh in relief or cry after hearing this because now I don't have to worry about some higher power playing with me and at the same time, I can't get free goods just like that. I asked the angel if I can have some time to think, and she nodded her head. I began to think how I can get what I want but at the same time, not break any rules so we won't suffer any cosmic punishment if there is any.
"You said the laws are absolute right? but how about legal loop holes that don't break any laws and rules at all, just 1 wish but I won't modify or keep on adding wishes to one wish like some cliché reincarnator?". I asked the angel as my mind spun forming a plan if successful will get me out of here and at the same time, give me a chance to really climb the rankings of power.
The Angel look intrigued and asked me "What do you have in mind, while I don't break the rules we can discuss the wish together so we can work something that will give you a good chance to live" and I looked at the Angel gratefully because she is not some impatient ROB, who has a stick up her place where the sun doesn't shine.
"Essence of Ideal self" I said, which made the gears in the angel's minds spin and I saw a blinding smile on her face and she said "If you can really put this together correctly, I think you have a pretty good chance"
The Essence gives me the option to pick three powers I want with plethora of other abilities in which the most important is Absolute Immutability of Soul, Mind and Body, which is necessary for all the cosmic horrors and beings I will come across in my upcoming journey and best of all, it all comes from 1 Essence, which I can ask for as 1 wish.
"Yes, The Essence does not give me the ability to choose all the powers or not even a single power that can do anything or like that but three specific powers like you said before, and it is itself under state constraint, so it does not break any law anywhere" I said triumphantly.
The Angel nods with eagerness that similars with a kid who found a way to do something that her parents forbids, but won't get into trouble and asks "So what are the powers you chose, because I can see you already have a plan".
I nod "1. Essence of Ideal Growth, 2. Essence of Infinite Adventure, and 3. Essence of Binder" I said, and looked at the angel who is in thought. After a few minutes, she looked at me and said "Good, with these all your problems are solved, but I'm curious about your take on these and thought process behind it, my sharing it?".
"Sure, let's start with Ideal Growth. It basically gives me unlimited potential and also the potential to develop not only the power system of the locale, but also develop biological mutations and abilities with time. It's simply a godsend for a grand Omniversal adventure." I said it with happiness as I think it will mesh well with ideas in my mind.
I continue "Next Infinite Adventure. It will serve us a ticket out of here and also gateway to the Omniverse, as i can hop from universe to universe on an epic adventure powered by nothing but my soul. I don't have to rely on ROBs nor have I have to invent some Omniversal portal gun, Rick and Morty style." I chuckle as I say this reminds me of the wacky grandfather and grandson adventures.
"Last, but not the least Binder, it allows me to share my protections from Ideal Self, Potential from Ideal Growth with my loved ones and safely store away them away to take them from their home universe to other universe, because while I don't go around collecting Pokémon harem or something, but I'm sure as hell not gonna leave them behind when I leave their universe like some use and throw plastics. It gives them a safe passage and a way for them to accompany me in this adventure" I finish and look at the angel as she slowly give me approving nod.
"Well, you planned it well and good, then it's settled. We will do as your plan, but we have to do one tiny work around. Remember when I said that memory of this place will be wiped but now because of the characteristics of ideal self, it's impossible. instead after you finish wishing, I will erase your memory and dump you in a white small void space with compulsion to drink the Essence, which will conveniently placed before you. What do you say?" the angel asks and I think about it and it sounds like a solid plan.
"Great we will do that. Thank you for accommodating me for this." I look at the angel grateful for for her help in this place and she just laughs it off. "Don't worry about it. It's just my job. I got pretty good entertainment out of this as well, as normally people don't think like this. either they accept it or get too greedy or angry over the circumstances" the angel said
I nod and look at her and say "let's begin", and the World goes Blank.
————————————————————Author here, If you guys need details about the Abilities of the Essences, I will post an aux about it.