Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

“…….”

“This is……”

From the back, Kim Muyeol, Choi Changwook, and even Oliver were watching.

All those present in this place had their eyes widened in shock at the scene before them.

It was only natural. The Bomber Mo’Gadam.

A core member of Desperado and a player with near-ranker level skills. He was especially more powerful in combat against humans than monsters, as was common with most villains. Mo’Gadam’s practical combat prowess was enough to be able to contend with ranker-level opponents.

“Argh!”

But now, all he could do was let out a pitiful scream.

Even that—

“Hmm. My strength feels a bit enhanced… Is it because of the Obsidian Tablet?”

The player who had just stepped into the rank of Diamond was mumbling to himself. He had Mo’Gadam caught in his grip.

Crunch.

Even wearing some sort of armor, Mo’Gadam’s arm in Kim Shimun’s grasp felt like it was being squeezed by a machine, mercilessly getting crushed.

Finally—

Crack.

“Aaagh!”

The bones in Mo’Gadam’s captured arm were completely shattered. But he wasn’t called a core member of Desperado for nothing. Despite the excruciating pain of his arm being crushed in real time, “You bastard!”

With eyes burning with rage, he gathered all his Magical Energy into the fingertips of his crushed arm. His SSS-Rank trait, “Mk 4. High Pressure Rupture!”

When the explosion was triggered—

Boom!

The massive explosion caused the air itself to quiver with the force.

But the one who was actually harmed by this powerful explosion was not Kim Shimun, but the Bomber Mo’Gadam.

“Aaagh!!”

Blood gushed out from his ripped shoulder in a fountain due to the explosion’s recoil. But more than the pain of his arm being torn off while still alive, was the question that dominated Mo’Gadam’s mind.

‘H-How?!’

Because,

‘My High Pressure Rupture can pulverize even Arena minerals!’

Mk.4 High Pressure Rupture.

One of Mo’Gadam’s main skills, utilizing high pressure for explosions, boasted the power to crush almost any metal, except for the three most resilient minerals.

Naturally, if the target was a living being, especially a human, it should have been reduced to nothing more than fragments. This had been demonstrated multiple times,

‘I’ve pierced through the defenses of even diamond-rank tankers with this skill!’

A fact proven over and over while operating as a villain known as the Bomber. How could that guy remain unscathed?!

But.

“That SSS-Rank trait is really something.”

The existence of this mysterious defensive power, “To think his own arm remains intact even in such an explosion.”

Kim Shimun nonchalantly tossed aside Mo’Gadam’s torn arm.

“Damn it!”

Mo’Gadam, cursing briefly, hurriedly took out a potion and quickly applied first aid to stop the bleeding.

While he did so, A series of metal objects whizzed past his ear.

Swoosh!

“You bastard!”

It was Madame Dayna’s cover fire. From short spears to arrows and even throwing knives, All sorts of projectiles flew towards Kim Shimun as, “What kind of idiot, diving into close combat with your magic?”

Madame Dayna’s curses were aimed at Mo’Gadam, her words boiling over with anger, but that was as far as she got.

Clang! Clang!

The sound of metal striking. All the projectiles bounced off.

“What… what is this…?”

Madame’s mouth hung open slightly.

The shock must have been considerable.

Clatter.

The projectiles, not even retrieved, Fell to the ground one by one.

‘As expected. It can defend against this level of attack.’

Kim Shimun smiled faintly as he observed.

‘Well, even mithril blades only gave slight cuts.’

Before he received the call from Golem Changwook, hadn’t he conducted all sorts of tests with the Philosopher’s Stone and this defensive power?

-But oppa, that high-pressure explosion earlier was dangerous, wasn’t it?

From the center of Kim Shimun’s chest, came a cheerful voice.

‘Indeed. It was an explosive power due to a trait.’

To which, Kim Shimun nodded slightly.

-That’s what I mean! I understand your thorough experimental spirit, but what if you get hurt?

‘I wasn’t entirely unprepared. I knew all about Mo’Gadam’s techniques; pressure is ultimately a physical force.’

-True, but… still, let’s not experiment with powers in actual combat. I don’t like it when you get hurt.

The Philosopher’s Stone’s voice was filled with concern.

Kim Shimun felt warmth in his heart for a moment, but soon, with a slightly mischievous smile, he asked.

‘Isn’t it because you also feel pain if I get hurt?’

After all, they shared a connection through the trait, almost as if they were one. The Philosopher’s Stone shared many of Kim Shimun’s senses to some extent.

Did he hit the mark?

-W-What are you talking about! It’s because my h-heart aches for you!

The Philosopher’s Stone’s tone was clearly flustered. Debating whether to tease a little more, Shimun turned his eyes to, the metallic objects that floated back into the air without a sound.

Swoosh.

Was it because the previous attack had been blocked?

Buzz.

Dozens of metallic objects began to shimmer with aura. Kim Shimun looked at them with a hint of admiration.

‘As expected from a core member of Desperado.’

The metallic objects weren’t even in contact with her. All floating in mid-air, Yet she was able to imbue each with aura?

A technique that would place her among the top of even diamond-rank archers.

“Slice him up!”

Then, with a sharp voice, the metallic objects rained down.

-Oppa, you can’t handle this bare-handed.

The Philosopher’s Stone whispered calmly.

“I know.”

With a slight grin at his companion’s words, Shimun poured his Dragon Force, used in Dragonoid transformation, to its maximum.

Then, Kim Shimun’s entire body twisted once again.

Crack.

But this time, he did not grow larger or swell up any more. And then. The platinum scales smoothed out even more.

Swish.

Like a collar on a coat, Faint ivory-colored fur began to grow around Kim Shimun’s clavicle. He looked like an anthropomorphic version of a platinum lion.

And then.

Whaaam.

The fur around his neck, grown abundantly like a lion’s mane, began to gleam with a soft light.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and sparks flew from Kim Shimun’s body.

Amazingly, the aura-infused metallic projectiles all bounced off.

“What the hell!”

At this unbelievable sight, Madame Dayna’s eyes were wide with shock.

She wasn’t alone.

“This can’t be…!”

“……”

Mo’Gadam, along with Kim Muyeol and his companions,

All stared with their eyes wide open at Kim Shimun, who was radiating a faint light without a single scratch.

‘I couldn’t test against aura, but… as expected, when maximally activated, it can easily fend it off.’

Kim Shimun smiled in satisfaction.

-I told you. Don’t experiment with abilities in actual combat.

‘What does it matter? We knew this was possible ever since I absorbed the Nemean Lion’s hide.’

-True, I suppose.

The Nemean Lion’s Hide.

Since the moment he absorbed and re-engineered it using human alchemy from the last main Arena, he was certain it could withstand aura.

Kim Shimun opened the information window that confirmed this confidence.

『Dragonoid』 – Growth Type

Grade: X

Physical Resistance increased by 65% (up to 99%)

Magical Resistance increased by 58% (up to 99%)

Power Resistance increased by 52% (up to 99%)

‘Who would have thought it would be absorbed by the Dragonoid trait?’

The Dragonoid trait. Created through the trait draconification and human alchemy from the Special Arena, Cradle of the Elemental King.

‘I only intended to extract the options of the Nemean Lion’s hide through human alchemy.’

Though the basic framework was retained, he had only planned to harness the resistance properties of the Nemean Lion’s hide.

But perhaps due to the similarity in their fundamental structures, the Dragonoid trait absorbed the re-engineered Nemean Lion’s hide. And the result was this information window.

‘Well, it’s beneficial for me. The growth-type design remained intact…’

Kim Shimun shrugged as he closed the Dragonoid information window.

‘And now I even have a detailed information window.’

However, from Dayna and Mo’Gadam’s perspective, who were unaware of these details,

‘What kind of trait allows him to withstand my aura bare-handed…’

‘I can’t quite grasp it… it seems like some transformation ability.’

They could do nothing but increase their vigilance, engaging in what could be called shadow boxing.

Finally.

Step.

Kim Shimun took a single step forward, having only been on the defensive.

It was then that Dayna and Mo’Gadam realized, ‘Come to think of it, that guy…!’

‘He hasn’t taken a single step until now?’

From Mo’Gadam’s initial surprise attack to the counterattacks, and even Madame Dayna’s assault, Despite the prolonged combat, Kim Shimun had not moved ‘a single step’ all this time.

“……”

“……”

Both of their faces hardened instantly. They exchanged glances swiftly. Without any words spoken, they shared the same conclusion.

‘Capturing him alive is absolutely impossible.’

‘We’ll need to fight him for real.’

Instantly,

“Napalm!”

Mo’Gadam took the first action.

Shwaaa.

A sticky gel, or something similar to clay, sprayed widely from his remaining arm.

Simultaneously,

“Mk 3. High-Explosive Incendiary!”

His arm swung again, triggering the explosion characteristic of his SSS-Rank trait.

BOOM!

With a heavy explosion, An immense flame enveloped the entire building in an instant.

Fwoosh!

It wasn’t just the flames.

Whoosh.

The intense heat accompanying them was enough to cause burns just by proximity.

“Tsk.”

Kim Muyeol, standing behind Kim Shimun, clicked his tongue and waved his arm.

Crack.

Thick tree roots rose to block the front, instantly cutting off not only the flames but the heated air.

“Dance of the Bloodshed!”

Beyond them, A piercing voice came through.

Splitting through the intense flames and heat.

Swoosh!

A sharp, slicing sound was heard.

But unlike before, what flew towards Kim Shimun were not just metal objects but shurikens and throwing knives.

Whumm.

The aura embedded in them was distinctly more intense than before. They were high-level energy manifestations known as metal energy.

For the first time since the battle began, Shimun’s eyes sharpened. The reason was clear.

‘Weapons made from mithril and elemental mineral alloy.’

The clear rainbow-hued gleam beneath the sharp aura confirmed it. That’s why they remained intact even in the intense heat of Mo’Gadam’s signature combo of Napalm and High-Explosive Incendiary.

‘The recipe for the mithril and elemental mineral alloy appears only after the standard Arena….’

The issue was, that manufacturing technique emerged only post-standard Arena.

So, numerous questions and speculations about Desperado surfaced, but he stopped there.

‘Like the recent Ukraine incident, quite a few things about Desperado have changed from my previous life.’

For now, the battle took priority.

‘Philo.’

Snap.

Setting aside his thoughts, Shimun immediately called on the Philosopher’s Stone, snapping his fingers.

-Yeah! But the surrounding rare earth elements are scarce, so I’ll need to use 50 achievement points to amplify!

With a cheerful reply, Piercing through the raging flames, gray angular rocks emerged from the ground.

Crunch.

The resulting intense flames licked Kim Shimun’s body, but that was it.

The basic specs of the Dragonoid and its newly obtained 58% magic resistance made it feel,

‘Just a bit warm.’

The heat was reduced to the level of standing close to a campfire.

Swoosh!

Simultaneously, the projectiles slicing through the flames approached Kim Shimun’s eyes.

Amazingly, the aura-infused projectiles abruptly changed direction right in front of him.

Clang!

They embedded into the gray angular rocks that had risen from below.

“How, how is this possible?!”

Dayna’s astonished scream echoed. Kim Shimun smiled at her.

“You don’t know, do you?”

Then, he snapped his fingers once more.

Snap.

In response, Gray angular rocks sprouted densely behind Dayna.

Rumble.

“If you don’t know, you’ll feel it.”

Snap.

With another snap of his fingers, the gray rocks holding the projectiles crumbled.

Crack.

Instantly, the projectiles shot into the air.

Whizz!

Their target was the same as their original one, but now aimed at those gray angular rocks behind Dayna.

“Not so fast!”

Dayna thrust her hands out. Activating her trait to maximum, A piercing noise filled the area, but only briefly.

Screech!

“Hm, it seems I need two or three more.”

Kim Shimun’s indifferent voice echoed.

“Well, you are near-ranker level after all.”

Snap.

Another snap. The projectiles, barely held by Dayna’s SS-Rank trait, instantly broke free from her control.

Only then did Dayna realize, ‘So that’s it! These gray rocks are neodymium! They’re magnets!’

Magnets strong enough to counteract an SS-Rank trait. But the situation had already spiraled out of her control.

Whizz.

Dozens of rainbow-hued projectiles tore through her body. Just like the victims she had once tormented.

“Aaagh!”

Dayna fell, bleeding profusely from her slashed body. Unbelievably, Dayna had been taken down in reverse.

“M-Madam! Damn it!”

A stunned Mo’Gadam reached for the huge magnets causing this anomaly behind her.

“Rupture!”

Boom!

With an explosion, the gray angular rocks shattered.

However, “That was the worst choice.”

Seizing the opportunity, Shimun immediately pushed off the ground.

Heavenly Demon Divine Art (天魔神功).

Supreme Step (天魔君臨步) Suppression (抑制).

Along with the murderous heat,

Thud!

“Ugh!”

An invisible, flickering presence weighed down on Mo’Gadam.

‘How can this force be so immense!’

Even in his best condition, the pressure would have been considerable. Now, having lost an arm, he couldn’t even resist the invisible force binding his entire body.

“Does the Magic class leave their backs unguarded?”

Accompanied by a decadent baritone from behind him,

Crunch!

“Gah!”

“M-Mo’Gadam!!”

A platinum hand pierced through Mo’Gadam’s chest.