Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

In a pitch-black void. In the void of the waiting room.

『Welcome to Galaxy Arena.』

『Due to the entry item, you will enter the main arena ‘Nemean Valley’.』

『The entry item ‘Nemean Lion Cub Hide’ will be consumed upon entry.』

『If you fail in the arena, no elements related to ‘Nemean Lion’ will ever appear again in Earth NO. 274.』

Messages popped up one after another.

‘The main arena…’

The main arena. It was a type of special arena. A unique arena that appeared after the regular arenas.

‘I’ve come a long way.’

Shimun reviewed the information with a sense of nostalgia.

Above which…

– Oh-oh! The stream has started!

– Shiha!

– Hyung! They say you participated as a mercenary in Ukraine?

– I heard the buff there is insane. True?

– This guy is from Shimdrasil, right? Then how much is your experience buff?

Comments rushed in from viewers as they entered the stream. Since Earth had never experienced a main arena before.

– Huh? Main arena? What’s that?

– Oh, I remember. Isn’t that from the siege attack we got?

– Yes, when Siwon and Yuto wiped out the enemy in that defense.

– Lol, that was legendary. Praise me for watching it live!

– The newbies are confused, lol.

The chat window erupted as viewers checked the Galaxy Arena announcement displayed in mid-air.

This wasn’t limited to Earth’s chat either.

=Main arena, huh?

=Judging by ‘Nemean Valley’, it’s definitely confirmed, but what’s going on?

=Didn’t Kim Shimun say his dimension was still in a temporary regular arena?

=I heard that too. It’s still a small-scale regular arena…

=So how did he obtain the Nemean Lion Cub Hide?

=I’ve watched since the first broadcast. Never saw them get the entry item.

Chat windows of other dimensions, which could also participate, bustled with excitement. In fact, they were even more animated than Earth’s chat. These viewers had already delved into regular arenas and experienced main arena content long ago.

‘The main arena can only be challenged once per dimension.’

Since a main arena could only be attempted once per dimension, it was a rare and highly anticipated event.

=But, of all things, the Nemean Lion… Is this even clearable?

=This guy is irregular class, but I doubt it’s feasible.

=I agree. Even our dimension, ten years into the regular arena, failed recently.

=Isn’t this an arena that almost everyone fails unless they have colonial dimensions supporting their species?

=That’s true. Hey Kim Shimun, I recommend skipping this arena.

=I agree. You’re showing impressive growth, so aim for the next opportunity.

Everyone from other dimensions assumed failure for this main arena challenge. Shimun checked the chat messages but showed no sign of displeasure.

‘It’s a normal reaction.’

He was already well aware of the difficulty level of a main arena from his past life.

‘Especially if it’s the Nemean Lion.’

The boss of this main arena was none other than the Nemean Lion. This wasn’t just the opinion of the other dimensions.

『Constellation Black Goat expresses some concern, ‘Baby, isn’t this too soon for you?’』

『Constellation Heavenly Demon strokes his beard and says, ‘Courage is good, but there’s no harm in taking it slow.’』

『Constellation Zeus sends a solemn gaze, ‘I trust you, but please be cautious.’』

A string of reactions from the constellations appeared. Even the constellations who had been observing Shimun expressed worried reactions.

They had seen Shimun’s exploits so far. Considering their typically unrestrained personalities, this was an unfamiliar reaction.

Shimun nodded slowly, understanding the constellations’ concerns.

‘It’s no surprise. Even though Malsuk cleared it in the past life… the challenge was quite intense.’

Go Malsuk, who once stood shoulder to shoulder with the top high-rankers, was known as the Heavenly Demon. Even with her overwhelming strength, it took immense effort and time for her to clear the arena.

Having witnessed that extraordinary battle in its entirety, sihyun could fully understand the reactions of the other dimensions and constellations.

However, ‘Strategy makes all the difference.’

The strategy for defeating the Nemean Lion, personally demonstrated by Malsuk in his past life, was tough and intense, true to her style. Shimun knew the strategy for conquering the Nemean Lion.

‘If my hypothesis is correct, it will be an even more effective strategy than Malsuk’s.’

Based on Malsuk’s broadcast, he had considered a more composed and efficient strategy than hers.

So,

“Well then, I will start the arena. Please excuse any difficulties in checking the chat.”

With a calm but confident expression, sihyun responded. He then threw 『Nemean Lion Cub Hide』 towards the place where the arena message was displayed.

Swoosh.

The entry item dissolved into the void as if sinking into water.

Soon,

『You have used ‘Nemean Lion Cub Hide’. The item is now consumed.』

With a series of messages,

Sssss!

The previously empty void rapidly transformed. A forest moderately grown and a sea visible in the distance.

‘Seeing it in person feels entirely different.’

Though it had been a long time, it was the first time he saw this terrain firsthand. Looking around the area, sihyun felt a moment of deep impression.

Soon after,

『The arena will now begin.』

Unlike special arenas, with no clear hints or objectives, the system only announced the start. Shimun smiled wryly at this.

‘Yeah. This is what I call the Main Arena.’

From start to finish. It’s a maddeningly difficult arena where participants have to solve everything on their own.

However.

“Let’s see…….”

Shimun, who retained memories from his past life, was not surprised.

‘It was a valley flanked by the two biggest mountains, right?’

He simply turned his body leisurely towards the mountainous region in the back.

At that moment.

『Participant of the Main Arena, the dimension NO. 274 Earth of Kim Shimun is an irregular arena dimension.』

『As the Main Arena cannot adjust its balance internally, additional participants are summoned for fairness.』

『Summoned players cannot receive any rewards other than achievements.』

Sudden messages appeared.

“Huh?”

Shimun blinked. And rightly so.

‘What? This didn’t happen in my past life.’

This was a situation that had never occurred in the Main Arena of his previous life. Of course, it wasn’t incomprehensible. The messages clearly indicated that it was due to the disadvantage of being in an ‘irregular arena’ dimension.

Without giving Shimun any time to respond.

Fwoosh.

Along with the characteristic summoning light of Galaxy Arena.

“Ha! Finally got a chance!”

“How long I’ve waited for this!”

Voices so deep they were almost booming could be heard. And it wasn’t just the voices.

Thud.

“Hmph! If I succeed in this arena, this ordeal will be over, right?”

“Yeah, this round should be the last.”

Every step they took sent heavy vibrations, as these figures, each 4 to 5 meters tall, advanced.

‘Giant Tribe?’

One of the top-rank races in the arena.

And.

‘They’re all Jotuns?’

A dozen or so Jotuns, known as Awakened Giants, made their appearance. It wasn’t just them.

Fwoosh!

An even larger summoning light than the Jotuns’.

“Are we all summoned?”

“Seems like it.”

Two additional giants, easily surpassing 7 meters in height, were summoned. What was peculiar about them was.

“Being the last ones, how annoying.”

“It can’t be helped. Qualifications are necessary to participate in that grand battle.”

Unlike the preceding Awakened Giants, the two huge giants had scales sprouting from various parts of their bodies.

And.

‘Those two?!’

Not only was Shimun, who had memories from his previous life, taken aback.

『Constellation Black Goat frowns, ‘Ha! Why are those mongrel bastards here?’』

『Constellations Baal and Heavenly Demon click their tongues briefly, Ra too.』

The constellations collectively expressed their displeasure.

Especially.

『Constellations Zeus and Odin exclaim in rage, “How did those bastards get in?!”, “What underhanded deal did they make?!” 』

Constellations Zeus and Odin expressed intense anger for the first time.

Could this have led to a direct complaint?

『All summoned players have gone through legitimate procedures.』

An additional message from Galaxy Arena appeared in a low tone. Shimun watched the reactions of the constellations with calm eyes.

‘Come to think of it, Zeus and Odin have always hated the Giant Tribe, haven’t they?’

Although other constellations didn’t welcome the Giants with open arms either. Zeus and Odin had always shown strong hostility toward the Giant Tribe.

Naturally, this hostility was even greater toward the Dragon Tribe, an enemy of everyone. And their hostility was considerable.

『Constellation Zeus thunders, “Even though those bastards are openly plotting, you all just sit there!” in a voice like thunder.』

『Constellation Odin flashes his single eye, “Legitimate procedures? Fine! I’ll give them some of their own medicine!”』

『Constellations Zeus and Odin issue a mission.』

A mission had been given.

Shimun immediately checked the mission.

『Mission』

-Constellations Zeus and Odin find the participation of the Giant Tribe extremely displeasing.

Eliminate ‘all Giants’ participating in the Main Arena.

Reward: 30,000 Achievement Points

He let out a small laugh.

‘They seem really angry.’

Even though it was a mission issued by just two constellations, the reward was 30,000 Achievement Points?

‘It wasn’t this severe the last time I encountered the Giant Tribe.’

The two constellations were especially furious in this arena. Upon reflection of past arenas. There was somewhat of a clue.

‘Is it because of the Gigantes?’

Shimun’s eyes turned towards the Giants with scales on their bodies. It seemed they also noticed Shimun.

“That must be the master of this arena.”

“Ha! It’s a human? How did he manage to catch the Nemean Lion Cub?”

They looked at him with a mix of slight interest and contempt. Receiving those looks indifferently.

‘I didn’t expect other participants to arrive…….’

Glancing at the mission window, Shimun slightly curved his lips.

‘Just in time. It’s perfect for executing a new strategy.’

*

Thud, thud.

As if a robot were walking around. Heavy vibrations continued to resonate. Upon hearing the sound.

Growl.

Roar!

Lions pounced from all directions, but that was all.

“They are coming.”

“Guys. Sweep them all away!”

The two scaled giants leading the way, the Gigantes, nodded their heads.

“Ha-ha! You’ve held on for long enough!”

“You’re damn persistent!”

“Feels good to bash you!”

The Awakened Giants, the Jotuns, who were following, all charged forward.

Crunch!

Crack.

They turned the charging lions into minced meat. Considering that all the lions were gigantic beasts over 4 meters tall. And recalling that this place was the Main Arena, it was an absolutely absurd sight.

But.

Hisss.

With the characteristic steam of the Jotuns.

Roar!

Yelp!

The dozen or so Jotuns were mercilessly beating the lions. The notorious pride of Nemean lions was wiped out in less than ten minutes. The Gigantes looked at this with satisfied faces.

“How is it?”

Toas lowered his eyes to the side. Reaching the human far below.

“Impressive. In every sense.”

Shimun’s approval brought a satisfied smile to Toas’ face.

“Right? You are a lucky human indeed. With that weak body, you entered here and even got us as reinforcements.”

“Ha-ha! He’s right!”

A loud laugh burst from the other side. It was another Gigantes, Hippolytos.

“Those Galaxy Arena bastards are quite harsh! They usually don’t allow helpers like us in the Main Arena.”

“Human, it was fortunate that your dimension has not yet become a regular arena.”

“Indeed! We don’t get rewards except for achievements, do we? It’s practically volunteer work.”

“Hmm. True.”

Despite Shimun standing in the middle, the two Gigantes continued talking to each other.

Soon, Toas and Hippolytos exchanged meaningful glances.

“Hmm! Shall we enjoy the main course now?”

“Indeed. That was the last of the lions, so it should appear soon.”

After deciding amongst themselves again.

“Alright, everyone move to the valley.”

Leading the way as they had done so far. After a while. Two gigantic and rugged mountains came into view. Shimun and the giants arrived at the rugged valley between the two mountains.

The difference now was.

Thud.

The two Gigantes, who had been leading without hesitation, lowered their massive bodies.

“Human. From here on, you must lend a hand as well.”

“Not much, just! Help us once.”

They looked down at Shimun with serious faces. Among them.

“Human. If you managed to catch the Nemean Lion Cub, you must have some decent movement skills, right?”

The more serious Toas asked.

“Of course.”

Shimun replied briefly and nodded.

“Good. What you need to do is simple. To easily catch the Nemean lion, making the first move is crucial.”

“Ha! As you know, with our bodies, we’re not as quick as small beings like you.”

“Exactly as Hippolytos said. So you…….”

“You want me to lure it out first, so you can get the jump on it?”

“You catch on quickly.”

Toas responded with a satisfied face.

“No need to lure it. It always starts with a surprise attack, so you just need to draw it out.”

“Then we’ll take care of everything else. Safe and sound, just like earlier.”

With a subtle whisper from the two Gigantes.

“Got it. I’ll head out right away.”

Without any further question.

Plod.

Shimun walked into the spacious valley where the entire Giant Tribe could still roll around. Except for a few scattered rocks and patches of grass, it was almost like a plain.

Anyone who saw Shimun walking alone there would think he was an easy prey. Watching Shimun’s back.

“As expected, such a lowly race cannot even entertain a single doubt.”

“Ha! Look at that tiny head. Does it even have the intelligence to be suspicious?”

Toas and Hippolytos exchanged knowing, malicious smiles.

“That tiny brain probably couldn’t even begin to imagine that one of the Nemean lion’s critical judgments is its first ambush.”

“Not just that human. All the past entrants to Nemean Valley met the same fate.”

“Ha-ha! That’s why our brothers’ method for dealing with entrants is always effective.”

The Gigantes, who had cleared the Nemean Lion Main Arena in other dimensions. Were using their ‘legitimate’ method to kill entrants once again.

“Hey Toas. Once that guy dies… we’re sure to get the rewards, right?”

“Didn’t you see the skins our brothers had? Once he dies, the arena will make an announcement.”

“Great! Finally, I’ll get my lion skin.”

The evil laughter of the two Gigantes was interrupted by a chilling growl.

“It’s here.”

The dozen or so Jotuns, including the two Gigantes, quickly laid low.

“Everyone, stay alert. As soon as the human dies, rush out and follow the strategy.”

Toas mumbled quietly, watching Shimun, who had reached the center of the valley. Was he frightened by the lion’s roar?

Shimun, who was walking briskly, suddenly stopped. Surveying his surroundings.

‘Goodbye, human. At least it won’t hurt.’

A cruel smile appeared on Toas’ lips.

Snap.

A clear sound echoed as Shimun snapped his fingers. At the same time.

Swoosh.

An unexpected gray aura. It seemed to be shaped like a crown forming at Shimun’s fingertips. And then slowly. Deliberately placing the crown on his own head, Shimun turned to look back.

‘Hmm?’

Was it an illusion?

For a moment, Toas thought he saw. A cruel smile mirroring his own on Shimun’s face. As if it was a lie, Shimun’s figure vanished.

Roar!

An enraged roar burst out.

Crash!

“Arrgh!”

An atrocious scream came from his companion, Hippolytos.