Genesis's expression turned cold the moment he murmured that name.
His gaze remained fixed toward Rasganorth while countless thoughts crossed his mind.
The entire Main Plane was his domain.
From the birth of different races to the smallest changes in origin energy, practically nothing escaped his perception. Of course… he didn't constantly observe every insignificant detail. Even someone like him couldn't possibly devote absolute attention to every corner of the Main Plane.
But this…
This was different.
The energy disturbance that had just appeared was far too large.
Far too obvious.
Like a black crack spreading across a white wall.
—System, call Elena.
[Request in progress.]
The response came immediately.
Elena's image appeared before him. At first she seemed calm, but the moment she saw Genesis's expression, her face shifted slightly.
—Genesis…
He interrupted her before she could continue.
—I need you here, Elena.
His voice was serious.
Completely different from just a few minutes ago.
Elena fell silent for a moment.
She knew Genesis too well.
Although he normally acted relaxed, joking, even playful at times, she knew exactly what he was really like. Behind that carefree attitude was someone absurdly meticulous.
When he made plans, he analyzed every possible detail.
He always sought:
the lowest risk,
the highest efficiency,
and the best possible outcome.
That was why both she and Loki took his opinions very seriously.
And over time, that trust had only grown.
Often, Genesis would propose solutions that seemed absurd at first glance. Even they would question them.
But later…
Those very decisions would resolve impossible problems or turn dangerous situations into favorable outcomes.
That was why seeing that expression on his face was unsettling.
—What happened?
The atmosphere between them grew heavy.
Genesis took a few seconds before answering.
—Loki. That's the problem.
Elena raised an eyebrow.
That was not the answer she expected.
For a moment she considered:
an invasion,
an external attack,
or even enemy movements.
But…
Loki?
Genesis continued before she could speak.
—Loki has just broken our agreement.
Elena's eyes widened slightly.
That was impossible.
Or at least… it should have been.
It made no sense for Loki to do something like that. None of them benefited from breaking the current balance.
And yet…
Genesis's expression made it clear he was completely serious.
Silence lingered for a few seconds.
Finally, Elena responded.
—I'll head to the Main Plane immediately.
The call ended.
The office fell silent again.
Genesis remained still, staring toward Rasganorth.
His expression grew darker by the second.
Then he slowly extended a hand.
The space in front of him began to distort.
The office's defensive formations reacted immediately as a massive portal slowly opened before Genesis.
And the moment he saw what lay beyond…
His expression darkened even further.
The landscape he expected had changed completely.
The ground was covered in Umbra energy, spreading like a living mist. White snow had vanished across large sections of the terrain, replaced by a dark surface cracked with glowing fissures.
The sky had changed as well.
Black clouds spun violently, forming a massive storm.
And at the center of it all…
A colossal pillar of dark light pierced the sky.
It was so enormous it could be seen from virtually any region of the continent.
Umbra energy churned chaotically around that place.
Even from Dalaran, Genesis had felt the disturbance.
Now, seeing it directly, the scene was even worse.
And that enraged him.
His gaze hardened.
—You better have a good explanation for this, my friend…
His voice was cold.
He didn't want to believe Loki had decided to act against them.
He didn't want to think he truly intended to break the balance they had worked so hard to maintain.
He preferred to believe something had gone wrong.
That there was a reason.
An explanation.
But a part of him knew that was too optimistic.
Because if something this severe had really happened…
How did he not detect it?
The Main Plane was literally part of him.
His absolute domain.
Nothing this large should have escaped his perception.
And yet…
It had.
Genesis closed his eyes for a moment.
He was trying to organize his thoughts.
The implications were dangerous.
Too dangerous.
Finally, he opened his eyes again.
His decision was made.
Whatever the truth was…
He would face it directly.
Without hesitation.
He stepped forward and passed through the portal.
Umbra energy roared violently on the other side as the massive pillar of darkness continued to rise into the Rasganorth sky.
And Genesis advanced toward it with a cold expression.
Whether all of this was a misunderstanding…
Or Loki had truly become his enemy.