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Chapter 28 - Cosmic Culinary Wonders

The sun was low in the sky, painting Greenhollow in golden hues. After days of pushing the Ω∞D System to its limits, testing "did-not-exist-yet" constructs, and mastering Over-Existence-tier abilities, T Ken felt the familiar rumble of his stomach.

I've mastered cosmic combat, temporal blades, and infinite drones… but I haven't eaten properly in days, he thought with a wry smile.

He activated the Ω∞D System. The familiar interface appeared, but now it had a new category glowing softly: Culinary Arts — Advanced & Did-Not-Exist-Yet Recipes.

Curious, he clicked the tab. Shops within shops, counters upon counters, floated before him — all completely free, no money required, no limits, no cooldowns, and each containing ingredients, cooking tools, and recipes far beyond human comprehension.

T Ken blinked. Some of these ingredients… they're not even supposed to exist… advanced technology AI level, futuristic, infinity-century civilizations, even Kardashev-tier materials… and all of them edible?

Shrugging, he selected a recipe at random: "Golden Vitality Feast — Conceptual Flavor Matrix." The system guided his hands, generating ingredients as he chopped, mixed, and combined. Energy swirled around the kitchen, ingredients glowing, melting, condensing, and reforming in impossible patterns.

This isn't cooking… it's… creation itself, T Ken thought, carefully adding a pinch of "Hyper-Cosmic Spice" and a dash of "Quantum Essence Broth." Flames and energy whorls danced around the pan, yet nothing burned, nothing was wasted.

Finally, with a swift motion, he plated the dish. Steam rose, shimmering with colors unseen by normal human eyes. The aroma alone felt alive, resonating with the very essence of the universe.

Hiyoki hovered nearby, her eyes wide in awe. "Master… this… it's not food. It's… cosmic essence manifesting as a meal."

Jack chuckled softly, a sound like distant thunder. "And yet, he cooks as if it were the simplest thing in the world. Truly… he wields infinity with elegance."

T Ken blushed lightly. "It's… just for my family. I want them to eat well."

He set the table, calling his parents and siblings. As they entered, their eyes widened at the sight. Plates shimmered softly, emitting gentle waves of energy, each dish imbued with vitality, flavor, and cosmic nourishment.

They took their first bites. A moment of silence fell over the room.

"It… it's… more delicious than anything I've ever tasted," T Ken's mother whispered, tears glistening in her eyes. "It's… cosmic. Alive… it's… incredible!"

His father nodded vigorously. "I don't know how to describe it… this is… beyond food. It's… perfect. Truly… perfect."

His younger sibling clapped their hands, eyes sparkling. "T Ken… you made this?!"

T Ken smiled shyly, waving. "The system… it helped me. It's… free for everything, so I just clicked and tried it out."

At that moment, a knock echoed through the door. T Ken turned. Princess Elara, radiant as ever, stepped inside. Her eyes widened at the sight of the glowing dishes and the two ethereal beings standing by T Ken's side: Hiyoki, the female cosmic ally, and Jack, the male entity, now in humanoid forms.

Elara's voice trembled with awe. "T Ken… what is all this?"

T Ken gestured toward the dishes, then toward Hiyoki and Jack. "This… is dinner. And these are my… friends. Hiyoki and Jack. They surrendered to me… and now they've chosen to follow me."

Elara's gaze softened as she looked at the two cosmic beings. Hiyoki bowed gracefully. "Princess… it is an honor to meet you. Master T Ken has given us purpose, and we are here to serve and protect him."

Jack nodded respectfully. "We exist to support Master T Ken, and to ensure the safety and well-being of those he cares for."

Elara turned her attention back to the table. Her hand hovered over a plate. "And… this meal…" She took a bite. Instantly, her eyes widened, tears of astonishment forming. "It's… beyond words… it's… alive. T Ken… you made this?"

He shrugged, a faint blush on his cheeks. "With the system… and some help from Hiyoki and Jack. It's… all free, all infinite. I just… clicked and cooked."

Hiyoki laughed softly, a melodic sound. "Master's hands guide the system. Even infinite potential requires intent, care, and love. And he has all three in abundance."

Jack added, "Observe, Princess. Every ingredient is alive with cosmic energy, yet it feeds the body and soul without harm. This is… the essence of Over-Existence-tier sustenance."

Elara's eyes shone as she looked at T Ken. "I've seen you fight, I've seen you inherit unimaginable power… but to cook… like this… it's… human, yet cosmic all at once."

T Ken smiled, placing a hand over hers. "I wanted to share… not power, not battles… but this. This feeling, this happiness. Everyone should be able to enjoy it… together."

They all sat together, the warm golden light of the setting sun filling the room. Hiyoki and Jack shared in the meal as well, their forms adapting seamlessly to the human world, tasting dishes that defied description, yet enjoying them fully.

T Ken's family and Elara marveled at each bite, their laughter and awe filling the room. Even Hiyoki and Jack, cosmic beings beyond omnipotence, could not hide their astonishment.

"This… this is…" Hiyoki murmured, eyes wide. "It surpasses even the greatest cuisines of any civilization… mortal, cosmic, or conceptual."

Jack nodded. "And yet, it is simple… because it comes from Master T Ken."

T Ken looked at the faces around him — his family, Elara, Hiyoki, Jack — and felt a rare warmth in his chest. All the battles, all the infinite power, all the responsibility… it was worth it for moments like this.

He leaned back, taking a deep breath. "I think… I've finally started to understand the Ω∞D System. It's not just power… it's creation, protection, and sharing. Everything… all at once."

Elara smiled softly. "Then, Master T Ken… you've made more than a meal. You've made… happiness."

The system hovered silently above, shimmering faintly. Every shop, every tool, every "did-not-exist-yet" item now seemed to glow brighter, responding not just to his intent, but to the love, care, and joy he put into creation.

And in that moment, T Ken realized: power, infinity, and cosmic tools were nothing without connection. Without sharing, without heart, without care… they were just energy.

But with it…

He could create universes, defend existence, and even make the impossible taste delicious.

The Omega Sovereign of All Systems had inherited everything — and now, he was learning to use it not just to fight, but to live.

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