Reincarnated With the World Domination System-Chapter 28: Command Genesis

"I want to become a Colonel of Conquest," Rael said.

This rank would serve him best.

Not only would it check off his main quest and reward him with a powerful drop of ichor, but it would also let him carry out operations on other worlds.

In short, becoming a Colonel of Conquest was like growing wings.

Many military heroes were more famous than entertainment stars, respected for their strength, achievements, and values.

Rael would earn a lot and could buy resources from across the universe, not just Earth.

The path also matched his own values, so he never considered joining the Universe Pirates or other underworld groups.

Alexandra spun her chair and fixed him with an intense stare. "Even though there are dark sides to the military? Your familiarity with that side is a drop in the ocean."

Rael nodded. "Yes. Because I believe in my own values and in people who share them, like you, Ma'am!"

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"What are your values?"

Hearing the question, Rael sank into deep thought.

He already had a few answers based on his second chance, his powers, and what he had learned so far, but none felt right.

He clenched his hands, face tight, and looked down.

"Come here," Alexandra said, raising her hand and curling it into a fist. "I call my values 'Strong Kindness.' They were drilled into me in a not so gentle way. I thought I was being bullied at first. My comrades and I were beaten down a lot. Without realizing it, we bonded. And then the late Mr. Ainsworth did this."

She spread her fingers, grasped Rael's white mane, and scratched his metallic scalp, ruffling his hair.

It felt nice.

Rael closed his eyes and felt only safety.

The hand that had flung him out the window and wrecked the hotel now stroked him gently.

"You have a solid core of values, which I respect. Like me, you'll learn more about them as you grow stronger alongside your allies and companions," Alexandra said with a faint smile.

Rael nodded softly and whispered, "I will."

A few minutes later, after Rael had grown quite attached to Commander Alexandra von Karmesinthal, she stopped ruffling his hair and returned to her frigid manner.

She made him sit in front of her and began the first lesson.

"Why are people with abilities sought by the military?" Alexandra asked.

"Because their abilities can help in many fields," Rael replied.

"Yes. Abilities give people hope of becoming significant. Most recruits end up in the reserves after mandatory service, yet the 'What if?' factor pushes them to try. But a more important reason is that having an ability equals having magical power, which lets people learn skills beyond their innate gifts and even adapt to genes from other worlds."

It's in moments like this I realize I'm really in the future, and there's so much to explore.

[Indeed, Lord Rael. I cherish those moments.]

[Aye! Me too!]

Actually? I see... that means a lot. Do you think she carries a different gene herself?

[Alexandra von Karmesinthal has shown nothing characteristic of another race so far. Humans today can be born with varied eye colors and irises, like Lord Rael and his striking purple eyes.]

[Aye!]

[Therefore, we lack data.]

Like a third wheel, Alexandra cut in. "We call those abilities Command Genesis. At the first levels the skills follow the same patterns, but they evolve to fit each person's innate ability and genes. Those who fuse everything into perfect harmony become the elite soldiers. In our short brawl I used only the first levels of Command Genesis."

"...I see," Rael replied.

This meant Alexandra had not raised her strength and perception to their peak, let alone used her ability or a foreign gene.

It made sense, yet Rael could not feel disappointed.

His victory suddenly seemed less meaningful.

But what had he expected?

A commander unleashing full strength on a kid?

"You have a strong right fist," Alexandra said. "But your left is weak and exposed. With Command Genesis' Strength Core, you could evolve your ability and run the same magical schema through your left hand while keeping it on the right. Maybe you'll even spread it across your whole body."

Wait! Wait! Wait! This is...

[This is exactly what you think it is, Lord Rael.]

[Ayo?]

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