Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

A presence with a length of seven meters, a height comparable to that of a typical residential building,

Groan.

Raised its leg high.

Then,

Boom.

As its foot struck the ground, a heavy tremor shook the surroundings. With a stiff face, Shimun looked at the source of this tremor.

“Giant race…”

He stared at the giant race. Shimun wasn’t the only one surprised.

-LOL, a giant race appears?

-Aren’t those only in the top tiers of Diamond rank?

-Yep, often seen in ranker streams.

-Though it’s a semi-arena, this is a bit much…

-This guy is still Platinum, right?

-It’s a Platinum-ranked semi-arena. Why is there a giant?

The viewers, who had been asking about the Shimdrasil Guild issue, reacted strongly. Then,

-Is this for real?

-We’re screwed…

-This is too much!

-No way! Can’t Shimun give up the arena?

-Galaxy Arena is really insane, isn’t it?

Waves of concern flooded from the viewers. It wasn’t surprising.

-He genuinely entered a semi-arena, right?

-Yep, he risks his life every match.

-Risking life with this broken balance!

-Balance, what balance?

-A giant race is seriously over the top… Brother, do you have a death prevention privilege?

Since the “Desert on the Scale” arena, Shimun had stepped into the semi-arena.

Now he had to stake his life on every match. For a Platinum-tier Shimun to face a giant race, usually seen in the top Diamond tier, was unprecedented.

However, Shimun didn’t show any signs of being worried about his life. While the death nullification from the World Tree’s growth buff was comforting,

‘Why is the giant race in the spirit realm?’

His curiosity about the giant race was more significant.

At that moment,

『Constellations the Black Goat, Baal, and the Heavenly Demon frown.』

『Constellations Zeus and Odin express their outrage.』

The constellations connected to Shimun all displayed displeasure. Especially Zeus and Odin, who even showed outright rage.

‘What’s this? Why are the constellations reacting suddenly?’

Shimun momentarily tilted his head in confusion but quickly understood the situation.

‘I see. They don’t have a good relationship with the giant race, like with the dragonkin.’

When he first encountered the dragonkin drakan in a semi-arena, the constellations had shown negative responses then too.

‘Whatever the reason…’

If he responded as he had back then, ‘Support from the Constellations is a given.’

The rewards from the Constellations would be the same. Shimun clicked his tongue in slight regret.

‘But if it’s a giant, using the golems in this arena would be impossible.’

No matter how many main stats he had gained from the previous arena and the stat enhancement potion, it was unrealistic to confront the top-rank species in an arena—a giant race—using mere alchemy golems.

However, ‘The golems aren’t the only ones to test.’

Snap.

Shimun snapped his fingers immediately. The obsidian tablet, which he had marked to acquire the homunculus manufacturing method, was now 60% complete.

Thanks to this, his simultaneous human alchemy, integrating the 『Ogre’s Physique』 and 『Black Panther’s Physique』, each had a 60% completion rate.

‘With my alchemy energy now at a total of 274 and the A-grade power of the Philosopher’s Stone…’

Buzz.

From the center of his chest, energy from the Philosopher’s Stone spread throughout his body.

Responding to this,

Crack.

Shimun’s body, which had undergone human alchemy, twisted slightly. The previously placed human alchemy was naturally overridden by the energy, but, gripping the vanishing human alchemy,

‘If I merge human alchemy and draconification with the essence of Ars Magna!’

Maintaining it forcibly, he used the truth of fusion he had realized to merge the human alchemy and draconification.

Thus,

Crack.

With a sinister sound of muscles tearing,

“Urgh!”

A sharp pain swept through his entire body, as if his blood, flesh, and muscles were moving separately.

However, the pain was temporary.

Thump! Thump!

As the pain subsided, Shimun fell into a trance, able to focus only on the pounding of his heart. After a moment in that state,

『The principle of human alchemy analyzes the trait draconification.』

A message appeared in front of Shimun’s eyes.

『The trait draconification is reinterpreted using the principle of human alchemy.』

『The knowledge of human alchemy is incomplete.』

『Dragonification is reinterpreted up to 60% completion.』

『The trait draconification is deleted.』

Another series of messages followed.

Finally,

『You have obtained the unique trait Dragonoid.』

The final message appeared, followed by,

『Constellation the Black Goat bursts into laughter, ‘Kya-ha-ha! To shed that damn power this way! As expected, my precious child!’』

『Constellation Baal gives a ‘Hmm!!’ in shock, making surrounding demons gasp.』

『Constellations Zeus, Odin, and the Heavenly Demon chuckle.』

『A Constellation watching you from afar becomes restless.』

With the roaring reactions of the constellations ending,

Crack!

Shimun’s entire body twisted.

*

Boom.

A heavy tremor.

Just as heavy,

“Uh-heh-heh.”

A deep, rumbling laugh echoed in the air.

Like someone intoxicated,

“Uh-heh-heh! Heh-heh!”

The giant gave a foolish laugh with glazed eyes.

“Hmmm.”

Sweeping its gaze over the colorful surrounding scenery. To be precise,

Rustle.

Even scrutinizing each leaf of the colorful scenery with its large eyes. As if searching for something.

At that moment, footsteps were heard from behind. With movements far from its foolish laughter,

Whoosh!

The giant swung its massive fist towards the rear. And the moment its enormous eyes also locked onto the rear, “Huh?”

The giant’s large eyes reflected surprise and confusion.

Simultaneously,

Boom.

Its house-sized fist crashed into the ground.

A thick cloud of dust arose.

“Huff.”

However, when the seven-meter giant blew a few times, the thick dust cloud quickly dissipated. Standing next to the embedded fist of the giant was a figure, firmly on both feet.

About two meters tall?

Despite the massive fist that had flown towards it, there wasn’t a hint of surprise on the figure. Instead, with a calm, even expression, the figure looked up at the giant.

Seeing this, the giant grinned,

“Uh-heh-heh. Hmph!”

And shook its dirt-covered fist. As if to show it had purposely missed.

Understanding its intent?

“You mean you purposely didn’t hit me?”

A low, clear voice emerged from the figure’s mouth. Distinct, yet decadently serious. It was a clear voice that could be described as melodious, which made the giant’s large eyes widen momentarily, but that was all.

“Hmph!”

The giant nodded affirmatively. Then,

Groan.

Its massive arm moved to the side.

More precisely, its lone raised index finger did.

The two-meter-tall figure followed the giant’s finger, looking in the direction it pointed. Contrary to the colorful surroundings, a space of dark greenish-gray stood out, almost as if it were a completely different place.

At the center of it, a faint wail mixed with rainbow-colored beams spiraled up into the sky wrapped in dark clouds.

“That place… So, that’s the Cradle of the Elemental King?”

The two-meter-tall figure spoke.

“Hmph.”

The giant nodded, almost like watching a smart dog.

“Huh-huh. Huh!”

It continued to make sounds, neither quite laughter nor speech, alternating its gaze between the figure and the greenish-gray area.

“So, someone like me should be in the Cradle of the Elemental King?”

The two-meter figure muttered in a decadently melodious voice. Understanding the giant’s intent,

Snap! Snap!

“Huh-huh!!”

The seven-meter giant clapped so loudly that it could burst eardrums, constantly laughing foolishly. His exposed, sagging flesh wobbled along.

Though lacking reproductive organs, the sagging flesh around his chest, belly, and various other areas danced grotesquely.

“Tsk.”

Finding the sight rather unpleasant, a small hint of disgust appeared on the previously expressionless two-meter figure’s face.

Then,

“Anyway, thanks for the information.”

The figure gave a slight nod. Following the gesture, his ebony hair lightly brushed against the horns sprouting on both sides of his forehead.

And then,

Crack!

“Huh…?”

That was the last sight the giant beheld.

***

A seven-meter-tall building, a structure the size of a modern common house, slowly fell like a felled tree.

It wasn’t surprising at all. A chest blown wide open, clear enough to see the background through it.

And,

Thump.

The still-beating giant heart clutched in Shimun’s hand. There was no way a creature without a heart could survive.

“Hmmm…”

The enormous arm flailed slowly through the air.

Yet, the heartless giant eventually,

Boom!

Collapsed to the ground, leaving a vibration befitting its size.

Crunch.

Shimun’s hand crushed the still-beating heart of the giant completely.

Ssss.

Steam rose as the hot blood splashed onto Shimun’s cheek, but that was all. Shimun wiped the blood from his face as if it were nothing.

‘Lukewarm.’

The giant race. Like the dragonkin, they were a top-rank species in Galaxy Arena. Among their many traits, one was this burning hot blood.

‘Even the top-rank Diamond rank tankers get burned by the giant’s blood…’

Shimun looked at his hand that, like a Dragonoid’s, was sharp and beautifully crafted.

‘To feel it as merely lukewarm…’

Despite the steam still billowing from his hand, the blood-smeared cheek and the wiping hand felt no more than lukewarm water.

‘Feeling the giant’s blood this way means my basic defense and resistance are quite high…’

Shimun clenched and unclenched his blood-streaked, sharp hand.

‘Moreover, to gain the attack power to extract a giant’s heart…’

Even though it was a surprise attack, ‘That too without the aid of Heavenly Demon Divine Art.’

Considering the innate physical abilities of the giant race, ‘Dragonoid… It’s definitely far superior to draconification in terms of performance.’

This trait, Dragonoid, possessed an absurd level of power.

Shimun wasn’t the only one to feel the astonishment.

-Insane… One-shotting a giant?

-Though it looks like the lowest grade, being mute.

-Even if it’s the lowest grade, this is over the top.

-Right, just look at top-rank Diamond streams, how quick even the lowest-grade giants are.

-Plus, their defense and regeneration rival trolls, lol.

-For real, they’re monstrous.

-And he took it down in one hit…

Viewers watching the broadcast couldn’t hide their shock. Especially.

– He aimed for the heart. Of course, it’s a weak spot. Why all the fuss?

– Exactly. Who can’t target weak spots, lol?

– Are you guys crazy?

– You know the weak point of giants? Could you one-shot them like that?

– Wow… seriously, if you’re not top-rank Diamond, just shut up.

– For real, if you don’t know, just keep quiet. Try meeting a giant and then talk.

With millions of viewers,

Many of whom appeared to be upper-tier Diamond players,

– Damn, the heavenly players are mad.

– Please, abyss people, shut up. It’s embarrassing.

– When top-rank Diamond players acknowledge it, who are you to talk?

– It’s seriously disgusting, lol.

Some upper-tier players appeared, suppressing the negative opinions themselves.

– But doesn’t this guy’s appearance look a bit different?

– Yeah, he looks quite different from before.

– His hair seems longer. And there are horns.

– His overall build seems larger too. Looks about two meters tall.

– That’s why he could one-shot the giant.

– Anyway, Shimun! Your voice is melting us!

– Seriously, he looks even better now. Hyung, I’m available!

They continued chattering about Shimun’s appearance as a Dragonoid.

However, Shimun, who typically turned off the chat during arenas, was unaware of this.

‘The skeletal changes are more significant than during draconification, making adaptation harder. I need to train when I get back.’

He only reflected on his own feedback. Of course, this was just the viewers.

『Constellation the Black Goat sighs in admiration, ‘Ha… How can he be like this! Damn. If not for being my precious one, I would have eaten him in one bite!’ while salivating at you.』

『Constellations Zeus and the Heavenly Demon gaze at you with eyes full of desire.』

『Constellations Baal and ? nod in satisfaction as they look at you.』

The reactions of the constellations were clear to see. And as expected,

『Five constellations are extremely pleased with your actions.』

『The five constellations sponsor you with 5,000 achievement points.』

It seemed they disliked the giant race as much as the dragonkin.

“Oh.”

For just one low-grade giant, the constellations had sponsored a whopping 5,000 achievement points. Shimun’s lips curled into a smile.

‘I had some losses from increasing guild members and synthesizing the World Tree seed fragments.’

Hadn’t he recently spend 30,000 achievement points?

Incredibly pleased by the news, Shimun accepted the sponsor reward with a satisfied smile.

Soon after, “By the way, so that’s the place?”

The direction the slain giant had indicated.

‘Just by looking at it, you can tell it’s something unusual. It must be the Cradle of the Elemental King.’

Gazing at the dark, greenish-gray area, Shimun immediately kicked off the ground.

Swish.

Like a high-speed vehicle, everything around him seemed to stretch out.

‘Wow! I felt it earlier, but this physique is really amazing. It’s believable even as an agility-based combat body.’

Marveling at the specs on a different level from draconification, Shimun suddenly had a question.

‘What kind of dragonkin is a Dragonoid?’

Dragonoid. Wasn’t it a name he hadn’t even heard of in his previous life?

Shimun, while running swiftly, touched the horns growing on both sides of his forehead.

‘Usually only Dragon-level or evolved-species dragons have horns; it doesn’t seem like an ordinary dragonkin…’

He couldn’t even guess a similar dragonkin. Moreover, the scale coverage had reduced compared to draconification. Hadn’t the scales on his face and neck completely disappeared?

If it weren’t for the sudden growth of horns and hair, and his physique growing over two meters with sharper hands, he would look no different from a human.

Crucially, ‘This isn’t even my full-power transformation.’

Given that Dragonoid was now a trait, Shimun’s instincts, as naturally as breathing, told him.

This current form wasn’t at his full potential.

Just like that,

Step.

Reaching the dark greenish-gray area in an instant, Shimun saw it.

‘Insane!’

Ahhh!

A much larger wail.

No, a colossal rainbow-colored pillar made of screams,

-Gwaaah!

-It hurts… it hurts!

-J-just kill me!

It was a scene straight out of a hellscape.