Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Shimun turned his head to confirm the object that had struck down behind him. It was an obelisk with a square cross-section that tapered off as it rose upwards.

Its surface was covered with all kinds of incomprehensible patterns. At its pinnacle, the obelisk had a shape resembling a miniature pyramid, a pointed tetrahedron.

Then,

『Constellation Ra gestures to the Ennead, saying, ‘It’s best for you to leave now. (Yeah! Only I’m going to see this, so get lost already!)’』

『The Ennead Constellations click their tongues with regretful faces.』

『As Constellation Ra glares, the gazes from the Ennead constellations directed at you gradually fade away.』

A series of messages appeared in front of Shimun. Were they really that desperate?

Constellation Ra had dismissed all the interested Ennead constellations.

『Constellation Black Goat is displeased, saying, ‘Crazy split personality bastard. He joined after all.’』

『Constellation Heavenly Demon laughs, stroking his beard, ‘Haha! What does it matter? His rank is top-rank after all.’』

『Constellation Odin smirks, saying, ‘Indeed. He’s less insane than some old hag from another dimension.’』

『Constellation Black Goat glares, ‘You bean-sized brat! Should I really end Asgard once and for all? Huh?!’』

『Constellation Zeus laughs bitterly, saying, ‘Leave it. It’s already decided, isn’t it? Even for us.’』

『Constellation Baal nods.』

The constellations belonging to Shimun’s faction of kings welcomed Ra’s inclusion one after another.

Among their reactions, ‘Already decided the end? What does that mean?’

Zeus’s response particularly caught Shimun’s attention, but only that.

“Damn it! We’re running out of artifacts!”

“It’s fine! We’ve reduced their number by a hundred!”

“Right! We’ve stabilized! Just keep holding on!”

As he heard the sounds of battle between the Czar Guild and the now 350 summoners left from the initial 450, Shimun dismissed the Constellation messages with one hand, and focused on the nearly 5-meter-tall obelisk.

‘Compared to the obelisk of the former Pharaoh Khalid Sharif in my past life, this is much smaller.’

Khalid Sharif was a high-ranked individual in a past life, and a patron of Constellation Ra. His obelisk was tens of meters tall, whereas this one was much smaller.

‘If I keep growing, I’ll eventually be able to summon an obelisk as massive as Khalid’s.’

After all, he continued to grow steadily. The size or specs of the obelisk wasn’t a significant issue.

‘While I’m at it, let’s check the info window.’

Shimun stepped closer and checked the information window of the obelisk.

『Obelisk』

Grade – Replica (51%)

The spire of Constellation Ra, the ruler of Ennead.

It can be used, but for some reason, it cannot fully exert its power.

Shimun focused on the top line.

‘51%?’

The term “Replica (51%)” caught his eye.

‘The last time I checked the completion level of a consumable mythic-grade weapon, it was 40%….’

Could this be the result of his growth?

Perhaps the recent increase in his alchemy energy had a significant impact.

‘A completion level of 51%.’

The completion level of the obelisk was at 51%. In other words, ‘Other consumable mythic-grade weapons like Astrape should also have a completion level of 51%.’

Other consumable mythic-grade weapons would also have the same completion level.

“It’s increased a lot.”

Shimun smiled involuntarily. Naturally so.

‘Looks like the effort to level up my specs has paid off.’

He had felt the power of his alchemy growing with the increase in various specs. Now, even the most slowly growing mythic-grade weapons showed their growth. Was it not tangible proof of his efforts?

“Now, let’s check its performance.”

Shimun turned his gaze to the battleground behind him, and raised his hand toward the sky.

Then, ‘Let’s see. The activation word was…’

Recalling the memory of the pharaoh Khalid Sharif using the obelisk in his past life,

“Rise, Kephri.”

He uttered the activation word.

Woom.

The obelisk embedded behind him emitted a low hum.

Then,

Zing!

A brilliant platinum beam of light struck the pointed top of the obelisk. The mysterious patterns carved on the obelisk’s surface began to glow with a dazzling platinum light.

Soon,

Flash!

Like a stone thrown into a calm pond, the platinum radiance spread from the glowing obelisk. It engulfed not only Shimun, who was closest but also Gomalsook and the summons.

In front of their eyes, though simple…

『Recognition as allies by the Obelisk user confirmed.』

『Stats have increased by 51%.』

“As expected. Excellent.”

Shimun thought it was an utterly unbelievable phrase.

*

A light illuminating the screen.

The sudden spread of platinum radiance.

『Ah! The blinding radiance is enveloping the members of the Shimdrasil guild!』

『Technically, it’s two humans and their summoned creatures. Either way, there’s no doubt it’s something remarkable!』

Michael and Jonathan, the two men commentating the guild war between Shimdrasil and Czar Guild on TWC, couldn’t help but be awed.

Soon.

『Jonathan? But look here.』

Caster Michael asked with a puzzled face.

Naturally.

『What exactly is the role of that light surrounding the Shimdrasil members?』

Despite the flashy effect, no visible changes could be seen under the platinum radiance.

Jonathan, as a commentator for a world-renowned arena channel, speculated.

『I’m not entirely sure, but from my arena experience, I’d guess it’s a type of buff.』

He tapped his chin and guessed the nature of the platinum radiance.

『A buff? Would a buff be that crucial in the middle of a battle? It doesn’t seem like it would help much even if they had one.』

『True, but isn’t Kim Shimun’s summon force over 300 strong? We should consider the number affected rather than the quality of the buff.』

『Aah! In that case, it does seem advantageous!』

Jonathan’s speculation and calculations hit the mark.

No, it went a step further.

“W-What the hell!!”

It was beyond imagination.

‘No way. Stats increased by 51%? What kind of nonsense is this?’

The phrase “stats increased by 51%” shown in the message window before her eyes. It was akin to saying that the stats had increased by half. Instead of launching a surprise attack in the sudden shock,

“Hey. Miss Fck, why the sudden reaction?”

Nikolai, who casually slung a mace over his shoulder, asked.

To which, “Shut up, you musclehead bastard!”

Go Malsuk swore without even looking at him and hastily opened her status window.

‘No way, right? There’s no way my main stats increased by 51%…no way, right?’

Despite having clearly received a buff, Go Malsuk checked her status window with eyes trembling as if cursed.

Soon.

“Oh….”

A short sigh escaped her bright red lips. For no other reason.

‘Demonic energy stat!’

The demonic energy stat. For her, who had mastered the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, it was her main stat.

“Really… it increased?”

Indeed it showed a 51% increase.

“H-haha….”

Where had her previous fierce demeanor gone?

Like someone who had lost her mind, Go Malsuk now let out a dazed laugh.

Seeing her like this, “It looked like sacred light, but its true effect is driving allies mad?”

Nikolai tilted his head but didn’t dwell on it.

“Well, I think I’ve paid enough respect to a strong opponent now. Miss Fck.”

Click.

Nikolai readjusted the mace on his shoulder.

“So, farewell!”

With a strong swing, Nikolai swung the mace with all his might.

Woom.

A distinct aura, almost like a force, exuded from the head of the mace. As it cast a menacing shadow over Go Malsuk’s head.

Thud.

“What the?!!”

Nikolai’s eyes widened as he tried to strike down with the mace. There was nothing strange about it.

‘She caught my mace with one hand?!’

Nikolai’s giant mace, which was almost like a utility pole turned into a weapon. It alone weighed about 441 pounds. Around 200 kilograms.

Without strength-related traits like Nikolai’s, even most muscleheads could only lift it briefly.

Yet, she, “How the….”

An Asian woman.

Caught it with ‘one hand’?

In Nikolai’s ear, “…uck.”

A low voice was heard.

Naturally, “What are you muttering!!”

Still trembling while putting strength into the mace, Nikolai yelled in frustration.

“Fuuuuuuck!!!”

A louder shout burst forth from Go Malsuk’s bowed head.

Soon.

Crunch.

The neck of the mace Go Malsuk gripped was crushed. Before Nikolai’s jaw could drop in surprise, Go Malsuk’s other hand stretched back.

“This is freaking awesome!!”

With a shout that could be either amazement or shock, Go Malsuk employed Heavenly Demon Divine Art.

Supreme Emperor’s Demolition Strike.

Now more than half as powerful as before, she unleashed the Demolition Strike.

*

Boooom!

A thunderous roar that shook the ground. Dust rose so thick it made the area hazy. Yet, the promising members of the Czar Guild paid no attention to Nikolai.

Or rather, they couldn’t.

Understandable, considering the circumstances.

“My shield got shattered in one hit!”

“Aaaargh!”

“What is this?! Why did they suddenly become so powerful?!”

“I-I can’t… neutralize the poison….”

The sudden and overwhelming strength of the Nightshade Spiders and Mithril Golems. The formation that was barely holding up was now completely meaningless.

“S-save me!!”

“My arm!”

“Ugh!”

The outer tanks and combatants crumbled swiftly. The inner part of the formation shattered in no time.

Creeeak!

Cling.

Shimun’s summoned creatures, imbued with platinum radiance, ruthlessly tore into the Czar Guild’s promising members. And, although they were participating as guild members.

“Amazing.”

Etra, who was cloaked in an elegant robe, exclaimed in astonishment.

‘I knew Kim Shimun wielded top-rank Constellation items like Astrape and Lemegeton…’

She gazed at the source of the massacre, the platinum obelisk.

‘But to think he’d use Ra’s Obelisk too.’

Ra’s Obelisk.

One of the mythic-grade items that unconditionally boosts the abilities of recognized allies.

Especially.

‘After the Dragon God War… I never thought I’d see it again.’

She had encountered Ra’s Obelisk during the past war between dragons and gods, so her surprise was natural.

‘Kim Shimun. What on earth is this man’s true identity?’

Etra’s gaze turned from the activated obelisk to the clear-featured handsome man who was smiling at her enigmatically.

‘What kind of man possesses and uses top-rank Constellation weapons, all of them God-King level, nonetheless?’

Even the highest-ranking species would rarely be granted access to the top-rank Constellation weapons.

And yet, a mere human, was using weapons only the best of the God-King constellations would possess?

‘Of course, for Ra’s Obelisk… it does seem a bit weak….’

Considering Kim Shimun’s humble origins as a human, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Rather, it was natural.

“Hmm.”

Under the robe, Etra’s green eyes narrowed with curiosity. But that lasted only a moment.

“Well, it doesn’t matter what his real identity is at this point.”

After all, isn’t he destined to die at her hands?

Etra scoffed and extended her hand forward.

Ssss.

From her white fingertips, a deep green energy akin to viscous poison dripped down.

Drip.

It fell to the ground and soaked in.

Ssssss.

The green energy rapidly spread to the battleground. It quickly formed a vast circle encompassing both the Czar Guild’s promising members and Shimun’s summoned creatures.

Then.

“By the authority of Lady Echidna…”

As Etra chanted, the green energy thickened.

“Dimension, split apart.”

With her last words,

Swoosh!

The entire area was swiftly engulfed in a deep green.

*

It was as if they had fallen into a giant vat of green paint.

The dark and gloomy forest retained its form, but everything was now submerged in a deep green hue. The only place that remained untouched by the green,

buzzed with energy—

was in front of the brilliantly shining platinum obelisk.

“Ahem! Now, let go.”

Shimun released Go Malsuk, who had been clinging to his side. She awkwardly stepped back and caught her breath before turning to Shimun.

“Bastard, no matter how much you like this sister, grabbing me anytime like this is a problem….”

Or rather, she tried to turn around.

“What… what is that?”

Before her eyes could take in the battlefield where Shimun’s summoned creatures and the Czar Guild members were fighting,

Gurgle.

Gurgle!

The battlefield was now boiling with strange green liquid like a witch’s cauldron.

The repulsive scene made her frown temporarily.

“Indeed, as they say. Kim Shimun.”

A voice, far too arrogant yet fitting the eerie atmosphere, caught their attention.

There she was.

“You realized the dimensional separation in that brief moment and managed to escape to Ra’s domain, avoiding my influence.”

Acting like the owner of that space, a woman with green hair and eyes approached with arrogant steps. She glanced at the bubbling green zone beside her.

“It’s a pity. A source of energy like you would have been excellent for maintaining this place.”

“That witch!”

Go Malsuk’s eyes burned with fury at the arrogant ridicule.

But, “No, don’t.”

Shimun stopped her before she could rush forward. Normally, Go Malsuk would have at least shouted back, but this time, she quietly stepped back.

The reason was simple.

‘What kind of woman is she to make Shimun wear that expression…?’

It was the first time she had seen Shimun’s face so dark and somber. And how wise that decision was,

“The 2nd dragon lord must be very angry to send an Ancient Dragon to such a humble place.”

“What? An Ancient Dragon?!”

Would immediately be revealed.