Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

In the void space, a sheet made from the flayed skin of a living creature lay writhing.

Twitch!

The flesh, muscles, and organs within seemed to form this grotesque paper. The living, wriggling paper.

“Hmm.”

Shimun held the ‘Invitation of Vrtra’ and propped his chin on his hand. The reason wasn’t complex. A quest hovering in mid-air.

More specifically,

『Master of Lust』 – Hidden Quest

-The Constellation Belial seeks to revive the glory of the Seven Archdemons, which once shook all dimensions.

He has pinpointed the location of one of their relics, the ‘Sin of Lust’. Retrieve the ‘Sin of Lust’ hidden somewhere in the ‘Cradle of Indulgence.’

Entry Restriction: Diamond Rank or above.

Reward: 100,000 achievement points, Gift from Belial (pre-paid), rental of the Sin of Lust (5 minutes)

It was the contents of Belial’s quest that concerned him.

“The Sin of Lust…”

The Sin of Lust. Like the Sin of Greed wielded by Mammon, one of the Seven Archdemons known from the past, it belonged to one of the Seven Archdemons.

‘The Sin of Greed wielded by Mammon is probably in the hands of the Constellation Realm.’

The place that was his tomb was definitively called ‘The Judgment Realm of the Constellation Realm’, wasn’t it?

Surely, the Sin of Greed was secured by the Constellation Realm.

‘Anyway, it’s fortunate they have no clue about the key of the Pandemonium.’

It was guaranteed that the Sin of Greed wielded by Mammon was safely enshrined somewhere in the Constellation Realm.

Naturally,

‘The Sin of Lust would also be heavily guarded.’

Located in the Cradle of Indulgence, the territory of Vrtra, the 4th Dragon Lord, the Sin of Lust there would also have been meticulously guarded.

Moreover, ‘Considering the incident at the Black Forge, the precautions would be even more severe.’

The Black Forge, once the territory of Nidhogg, the 5th Dragon Lord, had been half-destroyed by them, a major facility of the dragonkin.

Not being foolish, it was evident that they would have reinforced the security of their other significant facilities.

Therefore, ‘Breaking through with brute force isn’t feasible.’

Even though he had grown much stronger than during the Black Forge incident, a frontal assault would not be a wise choice.

‘Besides, causing too much commotion might draw out the Dragon Lord itself.’

If he were to grow stronger in the future, perhaps. But for now, facing a Dragon Lord would be too much for him.

In that case, ‘Stealth is the only answer…’

The only way was to sneak in without being detected. Though he owned the best stealth artifact for such tasks, Hades’ Kynee,

‘Using Kynee for infiltration wouldn’t be efficient. The primary issue is the lack of information about the Cradle of Indulgence.’

The internal structure and security system of the Cradle of Indulgence were unknown. Unlike the Black Forge, directly connected to a mine, the Cradle of Indulgence had limitations for simple stealth methods.

So, another method of infiltration was needed.

Luckily, Shimun had it.

‘With this invitation, it’s better to start as a legitimate visitor.’

He had both the justification and method to perfectly disguise himself as a legitimate visitor.

‘Mirror Image Jennifer wasn’t the only famous shapeshifter in my past life.’

Shimun lifted his finger with a small smile.

Then,

Snap.

When he snapped his fingers,

『Your Alchemy Energy is insufficient to proceed with the alchemization.』

『To establish the necessary equivalent exchange with the Philosopher’s Stone, 300 achievement points are required.』

『Do you accept? (Yes / No)』

The familiar equivalent exchange window popped up.

Shimun chose ‘Yes’.

Then,

Clink.

With a spark of alchemical alchemy, a translucent helmet, seemingly made of glass, fell into Shimun’s hand.

Plunk.

At the same time,

『The Constellation Alberich shows interest in the sudden appearance of the artifact.』

The reaction of its true owner, the Constellation, appeared before him.

『The Constellation Alberich says, ‘So it was you.’, he looks at you fondly.』

A favorable response followed. The reason for this favorable reaction was immediately clear.

『The Constellation Alberich says, ‘My past kin owe you a great debt.’, his eyes moisten momentarily.』

He was referring to a debt owed by kin. Shimun remembered from his past life that the Constellation Alberich wasn’t a player on Earth.

‘He must be referring to the dwarves.’

He knew that Alberich was the Constellation dwarf race.

‘But what does ‘my past kin’ mean…wasn’t Alberich always a Constellation?’

Shimun was initially confused by the term ‘my past kin’. However, the realization came quickly.

‘Ah, he was a dwarf before becoming a Constellation.’

And to confirm his thoughts,

『The Constellation Alberich says, ‘Moreover, you bear the Holy Mark…’, he strokes his beard slowly.』

Alberich mentioned the Holy Mark.

『The Constellation Alberich says, ‘In gratitude for your future and my past kin, I offer my thanks.’, he extends his hand.』

With those words, the translucent glass helmet that had been in Shimun’s hand vanished.

Swish.

Simultaneously,

『You regain the 300 achievement points spent on the alchemy.』

The 300 achievement points were returned to him.

『The Constellation Alberich sponsors the use of his helmet, ‘Tarnhelm’, for this arena.』

『The abilities of ‘Tarnhelm’ will be adjusted to suit the current state of player Kim Shimun.』

With an unexpected message,

Drip.

A clear, melodious sound accompanied the appearance of a translucent helmet in Shimun’s hand.

Unlike the Tarnhelm Shimun had previously alchemized, this one looked as if it were made from pure, clean water.

He gently touched it with his finger, the helmet had the texture of melted jelly, springy yet smooth.

Squish!

However, Shimun didn’t have the luxury to admire its unique texture. Above the squishy Tarnhelm,

『Tarnhelm』

Grade – Mythic (64%)

Helmet of the Constellation Alberich. Provides the wearer with advanced insight and the ability to shapeshift.

A status window popped up.

Upon seeing it, “Oh my god…”

Shimun’s mouth hung open.

Naturally so.

‘He gave me a genuine mythic artifact?’

Rather than a replica, Alberich had granted him an actual mythic-grade artifact. While he had previously received a mythic-grade hat ‘Petasos’ from Hermes in Insectia’s arena, that had been support from a fragment, not a direct sponsorship.

This was his first time receiving a mythic-level artifact directly.

‘Although its completion rate is 64%… that’s due to the constraints of causality, I suppose.’

Alberich wasn’t his personal patron, after all. Alberich must have exerted his maximum power within permissible limits.

Even though it was a gesture of gratitude for past kin, For Shimun, it was an unexpected and genuinely appreciated sponsorship.

“Thank you, Alberich-nim. I will use it well.”

Shimun expressed his gratitude with a joyful smile.

『The Constellation Alberich says, ‘Hah! Now I see why the Divine Kings take an interest in you.’, he smiles warmly.』

『The Constellation Odin says, ‘Knowing that, stop ogling and get out.’, he glares at Alberich with a wary expression.』

With Odin’s interruption, Alberich ceased to appear.

At that, ‘Gee, everyone calls Odin childish, but he really is a kid, isn’t he?’

Shimun chuckled and shook his head before donning the Tarnhelm.

Squish.

A soft sensation enveloped his head and face.

Amazingly, Even though he felt the unique texture and knew he was wearing something, ‘It feels like nothing’s there.’

It paradoxically offered a sense of wearing nothing at all. It was akin to putting on the latest contact lenses. Intrigued, Shimun pressed the Tarnhelm a few more times with his hand.

Kuduk.

He tossed the ‘Invitation of Vrtra’ he had prepared.

Then,

『‘Invitation of Vrtra’ is consumed.』

『The region ‘Cradle of Indulgence’ is a non-broadcast zone.』

『If any broadcast-related functionalities are used, the broadcast will be forcibly terminated.』

『Do you wish to enter? (Yes / No)』

An unexpected message appeared.

‘No broadcasting allowed?’

Puzzled for a moment,

‘Well, it doesn’t matter. I wasn’t planning to broadcast this infiltration anyway.’

Since he intended to use Tarnhelm to infiltrate, Shimun had no intention of activating Arenia this time.

“Enter the arena.”

Without hesitation, he chose ‘Yes.’

*

Sssss.

A thick pink mist. It obscured the surroundings like a dense fog. Strangely though, the path to the center of this pink mist was conspicuously clear.

No, it was so bright it almost seemed enchanting. The luxurious path, adorned with all sorts of silks and carvings,

Thud.

A group walked down it. As they reached the end of the path, a massive shadow loomed over their heads.

Boom.

A powerful vibration echoed through the air. The owner of the foot that caused the vibration,

『Visitor?』

A giant, its size comparable to a modern skyscraper, looked down at the group.

Interestingly, a faint red glow emanated from its head.

Then, “That’s right.”

The person leading the group responded.

『Invitation?』

The giant asked curtly.

“We entered through the Galaxy Arena.”

When the leader answered again, a slight tremor shook the area.

Rumble.

The skyscraper-sized giant leaned its enormous body forward.

『Galaxy Arena?』

Despite its colossal size, the giant blinked a massive eye in the middle of its face.

『Then. You must wait.』

“How long must we wait?”

『Don’t know. Manager Ravi. When he checks, he will inform you.』

The giant’s statement, with its faint red glowing eyes.

“What? You’re telling us to just wait indefinitely? Are you kidding me?!”

A robed figure at the back shouted angrily.

“Do you have any idea how hard it is to get an invitation from Vrtra?”

Perhaps displeased with the reaction,

『You. Shouted at me.』

The giant’s large single eye wrinkled in irritation. Despite its awkward speech pattern, the giant’s intelligence appeared quite high.

『All of you. Will undergo a thorough inspection.』

It announced an inspection. Then,

『Evil Eye Activation.』

Buzz!

A sharp ringing emanated from its widened eye.

Ziiing.

The red beam once emanating a faint glow from its eye instantly enveloped the group. The first to be touched by the red beam was the robed figure who had protested.

Shhh.

In an instant, the robe disintegrated. However, despite the fearsome display, it appeared non-lethal.

“Ugh!”

The figure whose robe had disintegrated let out a small groan. Crouching slightly, they steadfastly withstood the red beam.

And then,

Crack!

With a sudden cracking sound, black, flaming wings sprouted from his back.

Flap.

The giant’s eyes grew sharper at the sight.

『The Fallen Angels? You no longer receive invitations.』

Then,

『Suspicious. The rest of you. Reveal yourselves.』

Ziiiiing!

The giant’s red beam grew larger and more intense.

Like the fallen angel before, the robed figures caught in the beam lost their robes.

Crunch!

Flap.

Their black-flame wings unfurled. Except for one.

The one standing at the forefront.

『You!』

The giant, finding this person unaffected by its so-called Divine Eye, grew suspicious.

『Very suspicious!!』

Raging even more.

Ziiiiing!!

The one-eyed giant intensified the beam further.

But even with its intensified efforts,

“…….”

The person caught in the red beam remained absolutely still.

Even their robe did not budge.

『Dammit!』

Rumble.

Just as the one-eyed giant, filled with fury, reached out with its massive hand,

“Does this apply to the robe as well? That’s a bit inconvenient.”

Muttering an enigmatic response, the person lightly tapped their head with a finger.

Schwfft.

Like the fallen angels before, their robe turned to dust and vanished.

Then,

Flap!

Revealing black-flame wings. But unlike the other fallen angels, these wings were twice as large, and twice as beautiful.

『You! Leader of the Fallen Angels?』

As the one-eyed giant pondered,

“You should stop now, Gatekeeper.”

An enchanting voice echoed.

At that,

『Seal the Divine Eye.』

The giant, retracting the red beam, winced.

『Ravi. These beings. Fallen Angels.』

Rubbing its massive eye, the giant turned its head toward the source of the voice.

“I know. They were our esteemed guests in the past.”

『And caused trouble. They were banned.』

“Technically, the issuance of invitations was banned, not their entry.”

A beautiful, lavishly adorned woman slithered forward. No, her lower half was that of a snake. It was a Lamia, a high-ranked dragonkin.

However, unlike typical Lamia, she stood over six meters tall and was decked out in what were clearly exceptional artifacts.

Despite her resplendent appearance, her beauty was undeniable.

“Long time no see, Fallen Angels.”

She smiled as enchantingly as her voice.

“Hmph! Ravi! Seems like the Cradle of Indulgence is falling to pieces, huh?”

The fallen angel who had flared up earlier stepped forward, face twisted in anger.

“Setting Cyclops as a gatekeeper! What next, Gigantes roaming the Cradle?”

It was an offensive remark, given the Lamia’s pride as a high-ranked dragonkin, “Hu hu, that’s a misunderstanding. This Cyclops is merely employed. As you know…”

Ravi the Lamia responded with a smile,

“The Black Forge incident, the racial debuffs—we’ve had a lot of issues recently.”

She candidly addressed the recent humiliations faced by the dragonkin.

“Because of that, lord Vrtra ordered increased security here. The Cyclops’ Divine Eye is effective even against Constellations. So we employed him.”

The blunt revelation left the fallen angel momentarily speechless.

“But quite a distinguished person has come?”

Possibly trying to turn the conversation, “And who might you be? Since the demise of the Archdemon of Lust, I haven’t seen a fallen angel of your caliber.”

Ravi the Lamia naturally looked at the fallen angel with the enormous wings.

And perhaps noticing the hidden barbs, “How dare you… express interest in this person?”

The fallen angel’s tone grew menacing.

“Oh my! How could a mere creature like me dare?”

Ravi dismissed the fallen angel’s anger with light laughter.

“I’m just curious because they withstood the Cyclops’ Divine Eye without being a Constellation.”

She glanced at the Cyclops standing beside her.

“Hmph! Mind your own business. This is no one you should be concerned with.”

“Indeed. That was rude of me. Given the recent turmoil in the dragon territory, I’ve become overly cautious. Anyway.”

With an exaggerated bow, she continued, “Even though it was rude, the verification process with the Divine Eye is complete…”

Srrrrk.

He reached out with a large, white hand into the air.

Then,

Rumble!

A massive vibration accompanied the opening of a door.

What a massive door it was.

Even though only a small crack opened, A denser, pinker mist poured out than before.

“Ah!”

“Go, good!”

-Uh huh! Uh huh huh!

『Aaahhh!』

A chorus of screams and moans, comprising various voices, burst forth. Ravi, standing behind them, gestured with an obscene hand gesture.

“Welcome to the Cradle of Indulgence.”

She bowed, greeting them.