Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

“480 billion won! Any more bids? Ah! 500 billion won!”

The woman in the black-and-white mask called out energetically.

“Is there anyone else bidding?”

At her question, 90% of the attendees made gestures indicating their bids.

“Then, I will start the count.”

As if she didn’t see them, the black-and-white masked woman began counting down without reaction.

Eventually.

“2, 1! This stat booster is sold to the Valtenberg Guild for 500 billion won.”

The strongest guild in Germany, Valtenberg secured the stat booster.

At this, “What do you think you’re doing, owner?”

A middle-aged black man, Colin, the vice-guildmaster of American Dream, voiced his dissatisfaction. The reason was simple.

“We all received the same auction participation rights from the Shimdrasil Guild!”

This was the third stat booster that Valtenberg had successfully bid on.

“Yet there’s discrimination in the bidding process! I hadn’t expected the owner of the black market to be this audacious!”

Colin gestured to the two stat boosters placed next to the Valtenberg representative.

“Oh my~ Didn’t I explain everything properly earlier?”

The black market owner, Rin, levitated the stat boosters toward the Valtenberg side with magic.

“It seems my guidance wasn’t clear enough for the vice-guildmaster of American Dream.”

She responded in her distinctive charming voice.

“Allow me to re-announce the auction rules.”

Rin made a gesture with her chin toward the back of the auction room.

Then,

Flash.

A screen displaying the details appeared behind her.

“This time, I’ve even displayed it on the screen for you~.”

Rin pointed to the most prominently displayed section at the top.

“Each participating guild in the auction can only win one stat booster each, see?”

Her charming lips, visible through her mask, curved into a smile.

“And Vice-guildmaster Colin from American Dream, you won the first one with a top bid of 1.2 trillion won, didn’t you?”

Her white, slender finger pointed to the stat booster placed at Colin’s seat.

“So, since you’ve already reached your winning limit, you can’t bid any further.”

To this,

Bang.

“That’s not the point!”

Colin stood up abruptly.

“Not every guild here has won one yet!”

With over 200 guilds participating, if every guild had indeed won just one stat booster as per the top line condition, Colin wouldn’t be so furious.

“Aren’t only about 10 guilds, including Valtenberg, continuing to place bids from the start?”

Rin, as if waiting for this, pointed out.

“The next line states it clearly too, doesn’t it?”

She highlighted the content on the second line.

“Designated specific guilds as chosen by the seller can bid without a quantity limit.”

Rin emphasized the point.

To this,

“Damn it!”

Colin mumbled, trying to form words, but, “By the way, I’m just here to enforce the conditions set by the seller as a transaction intermediary.”

As there was nothing to be changed by complaining to Rin about the seller’s conditions, he clenched his fists and sat back down.

Seeing this, “I take it you understand, so we’ll continue with the auction. There are now 2 items remaining. The starting bid is 300 billion won~.”

Rin continued the auction with a bright smile.

“Damn it!”

Colin bit his lip.

“Kim Shimun! I never thought you’d impose such restrictions!”

The auction rights for the stat boosters were granted as a condition for blocking Shimdrasil Guild’s global public resources.

To achieve this, they even got the American representative Marcus to succeed in withdrawing the proposal.

But imposing a limit on the number of purchases?

“Even though we won at the highest price. What an insult!”

Considering Germany had just won their third booster for 5 trillion won, Colin had won his sole booster for 1.2 trillion won.

His stomach churned and flipped furiously.

‘Damn it! If I had known this, I wouldn’t have sprinted in the first auction!’

Although Rin had given a preliminary notice before the auction started, Colin was too captivated by the physical presence of the stat booster to pay any attention to such notices.

He wasn’t the only one.

‘Come to think of it, the other guilds also rushed in headfirst in the first auction.’

Guilds from other countries also fiercely participated in the first auction, and,

The Japanese guild, Masamune, even followed closely behind until the end with a bid of 1.1 trillion won.

But seeing Rin mercilessly disregard Colin’s bids in the second auction, the stat booster’s auction price halved in an instant.

As a result, American Dream ended up being a costly example with its 1.2 trillion won bid.

Gritting his teeth.

‘If they could mass-produce such an elixir, they should have shown it much sooner!’

The sample and information window of the stat booster they received through the auction owner, had caused a huge uproar within American Dream.

To be precise, it was a few officials centered around Colin. The reason was simple.

‘If we had seen this earlier, we wouldn’t have even thought to agree on that proposal!’

They were the ones who had advocated the proposal most vigorously. Especially since Colin was neither a ranker nor anything else, but had risen to the position of vice-guildmaster solely by being insightful of the trends.

‘And to think Olivia Denson opposed it so strongly that she confronted Derick directly!’

It was belatedly revealed, that Winter Queen Olivia had opposed the proposal from the start. Even going as far as to make a deal with the guildmaster, Derick, under the condition,

‘If a variable arises, all decisions on this matter are mine.’

Thanks to this, ‘That damn woman! She babbled about unconditionally submitting to whatever Kim Shimun did!’

Under normal circumstances, they would have used American Dream’s influence, to secure as many stat boosters as possible.

But due to Olivia’s blasted order, who currently held the reins within the guild, the vice-guildmaster of American Dream had to sit back and endure this helplessly.

However, the real issue wasn’t Olivia’s orders.

‘If this continues, my position itself will be in jeopardy!’

His position, which led to this situation, was under the greatest threat. He quickly scanned the participants in the auction hall.

‘The guilds that can make multiple purchases are all from countries that opposed the designation of the growth buff as a public resource.’

With 91% voting in favor and 9% against, only the guilds from countries like Germany and Cambodia that were in the 9% opposition group could do this.

“Yes! Once again, the Valtenberg Guild has won with 5 trillion won!”

Only they were dominating the auction.

Seeing this, Colin took a deep breath.

‘Phew… stay calm. The important thing now isn’t the stat booster, but the next step.’

He calmly looked at the four stat boosters now belonging to Valtenberg.

‘Discriminating like this among the top guilds indicates how displeased Shimdrasil must be.’

Realistically, if you set aside personal gain and greed, objectively, it was understandable to be upset. After all, the Shimdrasil growth buff was essentially private property, wasn’t it?

They had tried to seize such an asset through international organizations. It would be abnormal if they weren’t angry.

So, ‘First, we need to placate the Shimdrasil Guild and mend our relationship. The stat boosters can wait until later.’

The immediate priority was to soothe Shimdrasil Guild’s anger and improve that relationship.

‘The rental period for the growth buff is ending soon anyway.’

With the proposal having failed, they had lost any justification for interfering with Shimdrasil’s growth buff.

“Now, we will start the auction for the last stat booster~.”

Rin brought the final stat booster onto the stage. Seeing this, Colin stood up and turned towards the exit.

It wasn’t just Colin.

Thud.

The remaining 200 or so guilds that could no longer participate in the auction,

All the participants who had won only one item each, were also heading towards the exit.

“Guild Master, this is an emergency.”

“Open the guild storage immediately…”

“Contact our alliance representative…”

It was as if everyone had the same thought, hastily making calls somewhere.

*

『Breaking News! World Awakener’s Alliance representatives making sudden visits to Korea!』

『Top guilds from each country arriving, including some deputy guild masters』

『A parade of global leaders visiting Korea, why?』

『VIP procession causing a stir at the association from the morning!』

『Arena experts speculate the ‘Shimdrasil growth buff issue’ as the likely reason』

『What’s different about the growth buff? All the details on the current issue!』

News was flooding various portal sites.

In reality,

“Do you know who I am?!”

“How much longer do you expect me to wait?!”

“I am a very busy person!”

The Awakener Association of South Korea was busier than ever.

“We apologize; we’re currently guiding according to the waiting tickets, so we ask for your understanding.”

“Next, please!”

“If you have any items prepared, please bring them in.”

“Attendees accompanying you, please…”

From the representatives of the World Awakener’s Alliance, to officials from the world’s top guilds, and their entourage, hosting hundreds of VIPs all at once was, of course, hectic.

And at the very top of this bustling association, in the relatively tranquil guildmaster’s office, amid this unprecedented chaos, a handsome man with distinct facial features was lounging on a sofa with his eyes closed.

The busy atmosphere was pervasive.

“What a commotion.”

Even the guildmaster’s office at the highest level could not escape the madness. Into the man’s ear,

-What can you do? Tomorrow is the renewal date for the growth buff contract.

A cheerful voice echoed.

-Not to mention, you blatantly sold the stat boosters selectively. How could they not be restless?

From the Philosopher’s Stone, “True. That makes sense.”

Shimun opened his eyes, revealing a delighted smile.

“Why did they get carried away by such absurd greed and end up suffering like this?”

– Human greed knows no bounds, and they say people always repeat the same mistakes.

“… Where did you hear such things?”

– From the media, of course. It’s one of the few perks of this dimension, isn’t it?

The Philosopher’s Stone bantered. Shimun let out a small laugh but left it at that.

– Anyway, did you mention a VIP reception room downstairs? Judging by the all the different auras I’m feeling, the apology gifts must be quite something.

“Yes, I can feel it too.”

Shimun nodded calmly at the Stone’s continued remarks.

‘The building was constructed with Arena byproducts. I didn’t expect to feel such strong auras.’

Just as strong individuals exude a unique presence and energy, high-grade items also emanate their own distinct aura.

“Ahhh~ This luxurious aura! Even from here, it’s clear these are at least S-rank materials and artifacts!”

It must have quite pleased the Philosopher’s Stone, vibrating with excitement in the center of Shimun’s chest. Shimun was about to enjoy a rare moment of leisure, idly stroking the Stone, when,

Knock, knock.

The door to the guildmaster’s office was knocked.

“Come in.”

As soon as Shimun gave permission, the door opened. The visitor was none other than.

“Hyung. Living it up, aren’t you? While you left me in that hell.”

A handsome young man with a refreshing appearance. Shimun’s younger brother, Kim Shihyuk. Seeing Shihyuk’s glum face, Shimun chuckled and stood up.

“Left only you? Uncle and Jinwook are there with you. They handle more than half the work anyway.”

“I am the external guildmaster of Shimdrasil, you know. I do my part.”

“Yeah, right. Smiling and nodding at apologies, that’s about it. Stop whining. Want to die?”

“Hyung! I really had a tough time! Uncle and senior may enjoy those positions, but I don’t!”

Clearly exhausted, Shihyuk showed an unusual display of vulnerability. It wasn’t hard to understand.

‘Given his personality, he’d prefer smashing something over sitting and handling office work.’

This might come in handy if he misbehaves in the future. With that thought, Shimun nodded and asked.

“But why are you here already? The line of apologies isn’t over yet, is it?”

“There’s someone who personally insisted on meeting you.”

Hearing Kim Shihyuk’s reply, Shimun’s face immediately hardened.

“Kim Shihyuk, I told you, right? Because of the stat boosters, I shouldn’t show myself today.”

“I know, but I felt it was important to meet this person.”

“This person?”

Shimun tilted his head in curiosity.

“Yes, Olivia Denson.”

“Ah.”

Shimun let out a brief sigh.

Resting his chin in his hand for a moment, he then said,

“Alright. You made the right call. Bring her in.”

Nodding his approval, Shimun allowed it.

Kim Shihyuk promptly opened the door to the guildmaster’s office.

Click-clack.

The sound of cold, orderly high heels echoed.

A blonde woman dressed in a sophisticated office look with an H-line skirt entered.

“Thank you for seeing me, Shimun-ssi.”

Olivia Denson bowed respectfully as she greeted him.

“Nice to meet you, Olivia. Please, have a seat over here.”

Shimun guided her to a seat.

Then,

Snap.

He snapped his fingers.

Whirr.

Arms fashioned from the material of the table reached out to the back, quickly brewing tea using the teapot.

“Have a drink. If you find it too hot, feel free to cool it down.”

You have that much ability, don’t you?

Shimun smiled warmly as he spoke.

Although his tone was kind, Olivia keenly noticed a subtle line that had been drawn, unlike before. She looked down at the steaming tea with unchanging eyes.

“……I must have disappointed you greatly.”

She slowly moved her stiff lips.

“After all the discussions we had, and then to betray you so grandly… I have no excuses, even if I had ten mouths.”

As if confessing her sins, Olivia Denson continued to speak calmly.

“On behalf of American Dream.”

She stood up from her seat and, with a gesture far more solemn than her previous politeness,

“I sincerely apologize for everything. I am deeply sorry.”

She bent at a perfect right angle, expressing her heartfelt apology.

TL’s Corner:
Feels bad for Olivia, she got put in a situation she didn’t want to because of the greed of other people.