Ren Isana suddenly received this message from Asagi Aiba. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but Ren Isana didn't hesitate at all and immediately called out to Mahiru Shiina through the mark in his hand.
"Mahiru, are you up?" Ren Isana's voice suddenly echoed in the ears of everyone in the dormitory. Many had already woken up, and they were somewhat confused to hear Ren Isana's voice so abruptly.
Mahiru Shiina was a bit puzzled and responded quickly, "Class Rep, I'm up. Is something wrong?"
"Come with me. Asagi and the others are back, and they've specifically requested your [Healing Magic]. Come downstairs immediately." After Ren Isana finished speaking, he jumped down from outside.
Hearing this, Mahiru Shiina knew the situation was urgent. Without a second thought, she jumped from the building and quickly arrived at Ren Isana's side. "Did something happen?"
As she spoke, Asuna also followed and jumped down to Ren Isana's side. She was equally confused — why look for Mahiru Shiina so early? Had Asagi Aiba and her team run into some kind of trouble?
"They need the help of your power over there. I don't know exactly what happened yet, so let's head over first." After Ren Isana spoke, a purple Magic Circle appeared beneath his feet and quickly expanded to envelop the three of them.
In the next instant, the three vanished and reappeared near the Dimensional Rift passage.
As soon as they stepped inside, they saw a group of people gathered together. Bursts of Magic Power fluctuated from within as they worked together, using [Healing Magic] to treat a little girl.
Asagi Aiba, Ais, and the others were standing to the side, looking on anxiously. The child had clearly been brought back by them. Seeing this, Mahiru Shiina rushed forward to assist.
Ais and the others noticed Ren Isana's arrival. Seeing him, Asagi Aiba urgently shouted, "Quick, Mahiru, come and save this child!"
Mahiru Shiina didn't say a word; she just quickly stepped forward and released her [Healing Magic] to treat the child. At this moment, half of the child's body was stained red, and her pupils were dilated.
The medical staff had barely managed to keep her breathing; otherwise, she likely would have died already. Aside from that, the most important thing was that Gastrea characteristics were beginning to manifest on the girl's body.
The erosion rate was already very high, and she could transform into a Gastrea at any moment. Ren Isana and Asuna stepped forward. When he saw the child's face, he was momentarily stunned.
Kayo Senju? Why was this little one in such a state? Feeling a bit confused, Ren Isana stepped forward and said, "I'll help too. I can use [Healing Magic]."
Someone immediately made way upon hearing this. The medical staff here all knew Ren Isana and his companions. Even if they didn't, they knew who they were, as they were the only ones currently allowed here.
Ren Isana stepped forward and released his [Healing Magic], then asked the surrounding medical staff, "Have you injected her with the Gene Medicine for genetic repair yet?"
In response to Ren Isana's question, a young nurse quickly answered, "We've already sent someone to get it. It should be here shortly."
They naturally knew the child's condition, so they had sent for the Gene Medicine as soon as they discovered the symptoms.
Ren Isana nodded and said no more. As the two began the treatment, the injuries on Kayo's body began to heal at a rate visible to the naked eye.
Within moments, Kayo's wounds were completely healed. The surrounding people watched this in amazement; what they were unable to achieve had been done effortlessly by these two.
"Make way, the Gene Medicine is here!" At that moment, a nurse came jogging in from outside, holding a syringe containing the Gene Medicine used for the children.
She rushed in and injected the medicine into Kayo without hesitation. As the drug was administered, the symptoms on Kayo's body receded visibly.
"Phew, she's finally safe." Seeing her recover, Asagi Aiba breathed a sigh of relief. Ren Isana then took the opportunity to ask her, "What happened to this little girl?"
Asagi Aiba immediately explained, "After we completed our objective and were on our way back, we found her being pursued. We saved her in passing. I don't know the exact details; we'll have to ask the little one herself."
Asagi Aiba described the situation — simply put, she was a child they had rescued on the road.
After listening to Asagi Aiba, Ren Isana's gaze shifted to Kayo. "It seems this child is quite special, then? Otherwise, she wouldn't have been targeted."
Ren Isana knew exactly what kind of person she was — the Dolphin Girl. Her IQ was incredibly high. While Einstein's IQ was 165, this Dolphin Girl's IQ was as high as 210.
One could only imagine how terrifying she was. If properly nurtured, their world would likely gain a peerless scientist. Someone with that level of intelligence was enough to change the world.
"I suspect so as well, which is why I brought her back." Asagi Aiba nodded, fully agreeing with Ren Isana's assessment.
While they were talking, Kayo Senju finally woke up. She opened her eyes, looking dazed at first, but quickly regained her senses and scanned the room. Seeing that she was safe, she let out a sigh of relief.
Looking at the people around her, she quickly deduced where she was with her intelligence. An otherworldly realm... wasn't this her goal? She hadn't expected to be brought here after being hunted.
"You're awake. What's your name, little one? Can you tell me what the situation is?" Ren Isana knelt down and looked Kayo Senju directly in the eye.
Facing Ren Isana's question, she looked up and met his gaze. After seeing his face, she couldn't help but say, "I remember you, Big Brother. You're the one who saved our world."
"My name is Kayo Senju. As for why I was being hunted... I suspect those people wanted to research me." Though Kayo didn't know exactly why she was being pursued, she could make an educated guess.
Her Dolphin Factor and her ultra-high IQ had been discovered. To any scientist, she was an incredibly tempting subject. However, she didn't state this directly.
Having just arrived in this world, she didn't yet understand her surroundings, and there were many people present. Some things were better left unsaid in public.
However, the big brother in front of her was trustworthy. Someone who had saved the world couldn't be a bad person, and the children were being transferred to this world because of him.
Hearing Kayo say this, Ren Isana nodded. He didn't press for more; she was quite cautious and hadn't gone into detail. Ren Isana looked at Kayo and continued, "Come on. I'll take you to get a change of clothes, then register you before sending you to school. How does that sound?"
As Ren Isana spoke, he stood up and offered his hand. Seeing this, Kayo grabbed his hand without hesitation and stood up. "Okay, I'll be in your care."
Asuna and Asagi Aiba watched this scene, unable to hide their surprise. This little girl was excessively mature. Was she hunted because she was special?
Although many of the other Cursed Children were also quite mature, none were quite like Kayo. Moreover, this child was so smart that she knew exactly what to say and what to keep private.
Asagi Aiba looked at Kayo, lost in thought. However, she didn't say anything, silently following Ren Isana and Kayo as they left.
Ren Isana took Kayo Senju to a place where she could wash up and get a fresh set of clothes, letting her clean off the bloodstains first.
Once she had left, Asagi Aiba couldn't help but ask, "That little girl feels so mature. She's incredibly smart and calm!"
Despite having been severely injured, she was able to communicate with Ren Isana so quietly and calmly after recovering. She didn't make a fuss about her surroundings; she simply confirmed her location and relaxed.
"It's because this little girl has the Dolphin Factor. Her IQ is off the charts," Ren Isana explained casually, then pulled out his phone to send a message to Natsuki.
Regarding Kayo's situation, it was better to let Natsuki handle it personally. This facility had too many people and diverse interests; it would be better to take Kayo away separately.
This was also why Ren Isana hadn't taken her to register yet, bringing her here to wash up first. Her information didn't need to be registered like the other children.
Asagi Aiba and Asuna were quite surprised by Ren Isana's explanation. Dolphin Factor? Hearing that, the two of them understood everything.
Dolphins themselves are highly intelligent animals. If that trait was manifested in these children, wouldn't it be enhanced to a terrifying level?
Not long after Ren Isana sent his message, Natsuki arrived. She emerged from a Magic Circle and asked directly, "What special child are you talking about?"
Ren Isana had just sent her a message asking her to come because of a "special child," which had left her quite puzzled. It was rare for a child to be described that way by him.
"A child with the Dolphin Factor. Just think about how high her IQ must be," Ren Isana said upon seeing Natsuki, explaining the situation.
Hearing this, Natsuki understood immediately. She was very familiar with the condition of those children — endowed with the superior genes of various animals. For a dolphin, the most superior trait was undoubtedly intelligence.
"That is indeed good news. Where is she?" A child with high intelligence was truly special. No matter which field she was trained in, she would be an exceptional talent.
Ren Isana gestured toward the room where the little one was currently washing up and changing. After learning this, Natsuki walked straight inside. Ren Isana and the others could only wait outside.
With nothing else to do, Ren Isana turned his gaze to Asagi Aiba. "Is your business finished? How did it go? Did you get the items?"
Asagi Aiba nodded. "We've collected them all. I'm exhausted; I haven't rested at all. I'm going back to sleep for a while after this."
As she spoke, Asagi Aiba let out a yawn. She hadn't had a single good night's sleep on the transport plane, and after rushing through the mission, she was now completely drained.