Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Kim Muyeol chuckled derisively.

“That disgusting dual personality of yours is always nauseating to see.”

“It’s not a dual personality; I just act like shit only towards you.”

“Really? You’re known as a world-class bitch among the board members too.”

Though they spoke in measured tones, their words were laced with knives, filled with curses and sneers.

“Tch. What are we even doing at this age? After over 40 years of this, I’m sick of it. Let’s get to the point.”

Lee Yeonhee brushed her short hair back and sat on the sofa.

“Muyeol, you know I’ve been holding back a lot, right?”

She crossed her legs and rested her hands on her knee. She looked every bit the part of a successful career woman, except,

“Ten years ago, when you partnered with my father to bring those lunatics into the country. I know all about it.”

the look in her eyes was cold.

“Hah!”

Kim Muyeol snorted.

“So, what are you planning to do, kill me for those sins?”

“Thanks to that, I was in a coma for seven years. I’ve got the right to, don’t I? So, I’m proposing something.”

“A proposal?”

Kim Muyeol’s brows knitted slightly. Lee Yeonhee took a sip of her now-cold tea and nodded.

“Kim Muyeol, you have a weakness that Kim Shimun knows about, don’t you?”

“Don’t be ridiculous!”

Kim Muyeol’s eyes flared up at the sudden accusation. Lee Yeonhee lifted one corner of her mouth in a smirk.

“Just looking at you, it’s pretty obvious. You despised your nephew, especially Kim Shimun, because he’s Eun-hye’s kid.”

“… Lee Yeonhee. It would be best not to mention that name anymore.”

“My, my! Look at you.”

Now Lee Yeonhee’s eyes widened in mock surprise.

“So you acted all cool, but you still haven’t gotten over it?”

“I warned you.”

“Aha-haha!”

Despite Kim Muyeol’s growl, Lee Yeonhee laughed heartily.

“Anyway, it’s obvious from the way you’re listening to what Kim Shimun says without question.”

“Who said I was listening to him?”

“Just by seeing how worked up you’re getting now.”

“Lee Yeonhee!!”

“Did you swallow a megaphone? Why has your voice gotten so loud? You were always so quiet.”

Maybe because Kim Shimun wasn’t around, the aura Kim Muyeol emitted now was even more intense.

“Anyway. I’ve made a decision because of this incident.”

Lee Yeonhee sipped her tea leisurely as if enjoying a spring breeze.

“Why are you telling me about your decision?”

“I’ve already said, I’m making a proposal. On account of your crime of bringing those terrorists into the country.”

She put down her teacup and looked at Kim Muyeol.

“Let’s clean up together.”

“Clean up?”

“I know you have ties with those Desperado bastards, and with Continental.”

Kim Muyeol’s face instantly grew cold.

“So?”

“I hear you’ve been distancing yourself from Continental lately. Now that Daniel’s dead, you’ve cut ties with Desperado too, right?”

“…Not your concern.”

“No, it is my concern.”

Lee Yeonhee’s expression turned equally icy.

“Those bastards had deep ties with Father too.”

Kim Muyeol snorted after a moment of silence.

“Hmph. Seems like there are a lot of Continental and Desperado agents hiding in Holy Trinity?”

“Of course. Otherwise, Father couldn’t have been assassinated so perfectly timed.”

“Well, considering the old man’s nature, he would have the chairman’s office lined with Awakener defense systems.”

Tapping on the armrest, Kim Muyeol continued.

“Now that you mention it, it was strange. Not just the CCTV going off at that exact timing but also all the defense systems being down.”

“Exactly. But Muyeol, you didn’t tell the kids about the defense systems?”

“It’s meaningless. Given that old man’s personality, the only switch would be inside the chairman’s office.”

“You know my father better than I do. Are you sure you’re not some secret son?”

Lee Yeonhee chuckled before continuing.

“Anyway, it’s a fact that Father turned off the defense systems himself. Upon checking, he had done so since that morning.”

“Ho?”

A tinge of interest flickered in Kim Muyeol’s cold eyes.

“So, he knew Daniel was coming?”

“At least, he was expecting someone related to that faction.”

“Someone so trusted by that suspicious old man that he would turn off his own defense systems?”

Lee Yeonhee pulled out three syringes filled with a dark red liquid from her designer bag. Seeing them, Kim Muyeol tilted his head.

“What’s this?”

“One was found in a secret drawer in the chairman’s office, and the other two in Father’s room. They seem to be made from Arena materials…”

Lee Yeonhee mimicked injecting the syringes into the air.

Kim Muyeol grasped her implication readily.

“They can’t be put in the inventory.”

“Right. No information window pops up either. Dayoung said it looks like something given by Dr. Choi Woosuk.”

“… May I see it for a moment?”

His demeanor suddenly serious, Kim Muyeol. Lee Yeonhee handed over the syringes without hesitation. He examined them closely.

Soon, ‘It’s similar.’

Kim Muyeol’s brows furrowed instinctively.

‘Zhang Liqiu. It’s similar to the DS he gave me.’

Though he couldn’t put it into words, he felt certain the same base materials were used.

‘The DS he gave me was also this dark red color.’

The color might be similar, but, like paint swirling in clear water, the way the dark red liquid continuously rippled was identical to the DS he consumed.

The trait enhancer DS and Zhang Liqiu. And how Kim Shimun also seemed to know about the experiments. A series of clues flashed through his mind.

‘Could this be related to why my abilities don’t work on Kim Shimun?’

Kim Muyeol’s eyes widened slightly.

‘Zhang Liqiu. What on earth have you done?’

Squeeze.

Kim Muyeol’s grip on the syringe tightened unconsciously. Watching him, Lee Yeonhee spoke with her usual smile.

“Hey, you’ll break it at this rate.”

Kim Muyeol snapped out of his thoughts at those words.

“Hm. I’m not sure what it’s made of, but it certainly seems like something from an unusual experiment.”

He placed the syringe down as if nothing were amiss, but that wasn’t fooling anyone.

“Right?”

Lee Yeonhee, who had known him since childhood, saw through it.

But instead of answering, “Want one?”

She smiled brightly and offered.

“…You’d give one to me?”

“There are three of them. It would be more efficient for the association’s researchers to analyze one, don’t you think?”

“Well, that’s true, but…”

Kim Muyeol scrutinized Lee Yeonhee with suspicion.

Yet, she maintained her usual relaxed smile.

More accurately, “Then, I won’t refuse.”

he was the one who was more desperate.

Kim Muyeol took the syringe immediately. Lee Yeonhee’s lips curled into a slight grin. After securing it, she continued,

“Anyway, I think the reason Father was killed by those bastards is because of this.”

“Maybe.”

“I’m quite certain. Dr. Choi, who made this, tried to escape with Continental’s help but was killed.”

Kim Muyeol’s face immediately hardened.

“How do you know about that?”

“I saw the video. It’s a confession video filmed by Kim Shimun.”

“…Choi Changwook! That bastard!”

“Don’t get too angry. I raised Changwook like my own. Anyway.”

waving her hand dismissively, Lee Yeonhee continued,

“I can’t stand outsiders interfering in family matters. Especially not the murder of my father.”

She spoke with icy determination.

“So, you want my help in getting your revenge? Sorry, but as I said, I’ve cut ties with those guys long ago.”

“Cut ties, but not severed? If you refuse, I’ll take back that syringe.”

“You!”

Kim Muyeol glared at Lee Yeonhee fiercely.

But, “…Fine. But you handle the informers within Holy Trinity yourself.”

Eventually, the more desperate side had to yield. Lee Yeonhee extended her hand.

“Of course. So, we’re in agreement?”

“Just one question.”

Kim Muyeol looked down at her outstretched hand.

“Why not tell your daughter or Kim Shimun? They’re younger but far more capable than you now.”

Was that an unexpected question?

Lee Yeonhee’s eyes widened briefly. Then, “Well, you wouldn’t understand since you don’t have kids.”

She smiled gently.

“Because I’m their parent.”

“A parent?”

“Yes. Maybe it’s because I’m their guardian? Something like that.”

Lee Yeonhee tilted her head, giving him a peculiar look.

“No. Let’s say you’re a parent for now. It seems fitting.”

Kim Muyeol furrowed his brows deeply at her next words.

“What nonsense are you spouting?”

“I can’t be sure. And I fervently hope it’s just nonsense.” said Lee Yeonhee.

“What sudden drivel is this? Have you finally lost your mind because your father died?”

“Yeah, it’d be nice if I could just go completely insane.”

Lee Yeonhee stretched languidly. She sprawled out on the sofa and gazed blankly at the ceiling.

“I could find out if I wanted to, but… if it’s true, Eun-hye might be somewhat terrifying.”

She murmured quietly.

“So, I’m giving you this homework. You find out for yourself.”

“Crazy woman.”

*

『The Truth Behind Yujeong’s Confession: Was She Threatened by Daniel?』

『Void Detected in Dohu’s Body, Likely Daniel’s Doing』

『Association Says, ‘All Efforts Being Made to Ensure Dohu’s Safety’』

News headlines filled the screen.

“Everything’s going as expected.”

Kim Shimun put his phone away with a satisfied smile.

Ding.

The elevator doors opened.

He walked down a luxurious corridor and opened a large door.

“Appa!”

Thud, thud, thud.

The sound of a child’s feet greeted him. Kim Shimun spread his arms wide and caught the child who ran to him.

“My princess, were you having fun?”

“Yes! I played with Auntie Maljuk and the golems and Stone-unni!”

Shiyeon, rubbing her cheek against his.

“Really? That sounds like fun!”

Matching her affection, Shimun rubbed his cheek against hers and then looked at the woman who followed.

“Thanks for looking after Shiyeon, even though you’re busy with the Arena.”

“Oh, it was nothing. She entertains herself quite well.”

Go Malsuk waved off his thanks.

“So, is the issue with Yujeong resolved?”

“Yes.”

“Well, the news seems to suggest it’s almost done.”

Nodding casually, Go Malsuk.

“Then I’ll be leaving.”

She turned to leave after a brief farewell.

“Malsuk.”

Kim Shimun called out, sensing something off.

“Is something wrong?”

“Nothing. What could be wrong with a recluse who does nothing but play the Arena?”

She shrugged as if it were nothing. Yet, she kept walking without turning around. Recognizing what her behavior meant,

“Alright then.”

Kim Shimun chose not to press further. Knowing Go Malsuk’s temperament, giving her space was the best course of action when she was like this.

“Malsuk.” he called out again.

Just like in his past life.

“There are people who are always a source of strength, even when they don’t do anything.”

Kim Shimun called out gently as a brief farewell.

“…….”

Go Malsuk paused for a moment before continuing to her room. Her steps were as determined as usual, but seeing her clenched fists, Shimun thought,

‘She’s tender-hearted despite everything.’

He chuckled softly and shook his head.

Then, “Shiyeon, shall we go to the lab with Appa?”

“Mm! I’m going to play house with the golems!”

Holding the vigorously nodding Shiyeon, Shimun moved to the laboratory.

Click.

Creak.

With the familiar sounds of work accompanying them,

-You’re here?

the Philosopher’s Stone from within its flask greeted Kim Shimun .

-You must be tired today, right? Take a break.

Kim Shimun made a slightly perplexed face.

Naturally, “…Philo, anyone would think you’ve just been at home all day?”

Wasn’t the Philosopher’s Stone always with him, nestled in his chest?

But,

-Come on~ It’s nice to be welcomed home after a hard day, isn’t it?

“True, that’s fair.”

Kim Shimun couldn’t help but laugh at the stone’s cheeky remark.

-So, is everything sorted with Yujeong now?

“Yeah, almost.”

-That was an odd choice of words?

The Philosopher’s Stone tilted its head as it approached.

-Yujeong didn’t kill her grandfather, and you found the real culprit behind the incident ten years ago.

“That’s exactly why I’m saying this.”

Kim Shimun rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

“I don’t think we’ve uncovered all there is about the real culprit from ten years ago.”

-Why? Chairman Lee Suncheol orchestrated it, and Desperado carried out the terror… Oh!

The Philosopher’s Stone seemed to catch on.

-You’re talking about the magic incapacity issue, aren’t you?

“Exactly.”

Kim Shimun nodded.

“We still don’t know why I was afflicted with Arena Disease after the incident ten years ago.”

-But you seem to have a hunch, right?

“Hyun-ah, do you remember when we treated Aunt?”

-Aunt?

The Philosopher’s Stone tilted its head in confusion. Soon, its large eyes gleamed with realization.

-That’s right. Dragon Force!

“Exactly. When we treated Aunt, we obtained Dragon Force.”

Reflecting on that,

-So, what you’re saying is that beyond Chairman Lee and Desperado, the Dragon race might be involved?

“They targeted my aunt, Shihyuk, and Yujeong. I don’t think it was just Chairman Lee’s personal vendetta.”

Lee Yeonhee was a prominent Ranker at the time. Add Shihyuk and Yujeong, who were also gaining attention. From the perspective of a third party or another country, it was an excellent opportunity to undermine Korea’s future.

And then,

-The one who stands to gain the most from this… Considering our past lives, it has to be Zhang Liqiu, right?

There was only one person capable of orchestrating such a scheme.

However, “Not necessarily.”

Kim Shimun shook his head.

“Every country ultimately prioritizes its own interests. Just look at the Global Awakener Federation.”

Even the Awakener Federation, which claims to protect global peace, is always subtly undermining each other to gain even a slight advantage.

-Well, on the first day Yujeong’s issue was raised, they nearly unanimously tried to designate her as a villain.

The attempt to turn Yujeong into a villain is proof of that. Even though Yujeong had confessed, the procedure to designate a Ranker from another country as a villain was far too swift.

-So, do you have any guesses about which country it might be?

“If we consider the involvement of Desperado, there is one place that comes to mind.”

Desperado, which was eventually eradicated in the latter part of Shimun’s previous life.

However, until that point, Desperado maintained its position as the world’s strongest villain organization.

And behind them, “Were personal sponsors like my uncle, and countries like China and the U. S.”

To be specific, the two guilds representing these countries:

Continental and American Dream.

The Philosopher’s Stone’s eyes widened in astonishment.

-Do you think American Dream could be involved in the incident from ten years ago?

“Why not? Although Continental was more notorious, American Dream wasn’t that clean in my past life either.”

Being powerful alone wouldn’t have allowed them to survive until the end on the previous Earth.

Secretly supporting organizations like Desperado in itself isn’t clean behavior.

Crucially, “Derick, the guildmaster of American Dream, isn’t a good person.”

This was something only someone who had lived through the near-decimated Earth would know. Derick, hailed as America’s Superhero. What kind of person he really was.

-You definitely know more about that than I do, since I regressed right after being alchemized.

“Well, let’s take it step by step.”

Kim Shimun stretched lightly and loosened his neck.

“For now, managing the major domestic issues is enough.”

He glanced at the manufacturing area where hard work was ongoing.

“Is there anything specific you need my help with?”

-Nope. Just supervise when we start making the prototype of the antidote for trait insensitivity.

“Got it. For now, I’ll focus on sorting out rewards.”

Kim Shimun nodded and headed to his place.

“First, I need to complete the mission.”

Kim Shimun completed the mission from the Black Goat.

『You have completed the mission of the Constellation Black Goat.』

『You have acquired 5,000 achievement points.』

Since meeting Daniel, the Black Goat had been silent. Even now, despite the mission’s completion.

‘It seems to be deep in thought about something.’

Kim Shimun decided not to question it.

‘I’m curious about this Chaos being, but it’ll tell me when the time is right.’

Given the Black Goat’s nature, it would explain in due time.

Kim Shimun focused on the mission rewards.

‘I’ve been short on achievement points lately. This is sweet.’

Ars Magna itself consumes a whopping 5,000 achievement points.

Of course, he recovered them after capturing the Nemean Lion cub.

But the recent consumption of achievement points had been staggering.

“Adding in the rewards from the last Arena…”

He couldn’t help but smile.

Just as Kim Shimun was about to check the rewards from the last Arena with a satisfied expression,

『Congratulations. You have met the conditions to qualify for the ‘Temporary Regular Arena’.』

“What?!”

A surprising message popped up before his eyes.