Reina Kamihara — Perspective
The moment we exited the ruins, we were immediately surrounded.
Efficient formation.
Multiple archers hidden in elevated positions.
Frontline fighters blocking movement paths.
A proper ambush.
Honestly…
These elves were well-trained.
If they attacked seriously, our chances of escaping would be terrible.
Especially after fighting the guardian.
I quietly observed the surroundings while calculating possible outcomes.
Yuna moved closer to Kaito instinctively.
Elira stepped forward immediately after recognizing the elves.
Interesting.
So she has status among them.
“…Lady Elira?”
The reaction from the soldiers confirmed it instantly.
Not just familiarity.
Respect.
A tall elf wearing silver armor walked toward us afterward.
Based on positioning alone, he was clearly the commander.
And the moment he saw Kaito…
His expression sharpened immediately.
“Humans,” he said coldly.
Direct.
Suspicious.
Predictable.
Elira quickly explained the situation.
Rescue.
Goblins.
Ruins.
Guardian.
The more she explained, the more tense the elves became.
Then someone noticed the activated entrance behind us.
The glowing blue symbols across the ruins were still active.
And honestly…
That should not be happening naturally.
The commander narrowed his eyes immediately.
“…Who activated the ruins?”
Silence followed.
Then unfortunately…
Both Yuna and I glanced toward Kaito at the same time.
A mistake.
The commander noticed instantly.
Of course he did.
“…You.”
His attention fully shifted toward Kaito afterward.
The atmosphere became dangerous again.
Then Kaito suddenly paused slightly.
Another Genesis notification probably.
At this point, I’m becoming less surprised every time it happens.
But then—
Something unexpected happened.
The ruins reacted again.
The Genesis symbols suddenly glowed brighter than before.
The surrounding energy intensified instantly.
Even the elf soldiers looked uneasy now.
Then a symbol appeared above the ruins.
A glowing blue crest floating in the air.
The moment it appeared—
Everything changed.
I activated Appraisal immediately.
Information Restricted
Again.
Anything connected directly to Genesis remains impossible to analyze.
Which means this symbol is important.
Very important.
The commander’s expression changed completely after seeing it.
Shock.
Actual shock.
“…Impossible,” he whispered quietly.
Interesting.
So even the elves weren’t expecting this.
Then I noticed something else.
The symbol wasn’t random.
Its energy flow was connected directly toward Kaito.
Like the ruins themselves were acknowledging him publicly.
That explains the reaction.
The elves aren’t simply seeing activated ruins.
They’re witnessing some form of recognition event.
Then slowly…
Every elf there lowered their weapons.
One by one.
No hesitation afterward.
No hostility.
The commander looked directly at Kaito again.
But this time…
The suspicion was gone.
Replaced entirely by respect.
And honestly…
That confirmed my growing theory.
Kaito Arakawa isn’t simply compatible with Genesis.
He’s important to it.
Far more important than even he realizes yet.