Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

『Status Window』

Title: Pioneer of Alchemy (and 5 others)

Class: Magic

Level: 292

Affiliation: South Korea

Strength: 31 (+6)

Agility: 31 (+6)

Stamina: 31 (+6)

Alchemy Energy: 467 (+6)

Demonic Energy: 236

Dragon Force: 236

Death Energy: 236

Spirit Energy: 236

Devil Energy: 2

Remaining Stat Points: 30

Traits: Philosopher’s Stone (A), Stigma, Odin’s Eye, Dragonoid (X), Nuada’s Silver Arm

Achievement Points: 101,500

A stream of messages appeared before his eyes. As Kim Shimun lowered his gaze to the traits section, he paused for a moment.

“Hmm?”

The reason was simple.

‘I have 30 remaining stat points?’

Kim Shimun, who usually did not leave any stat points unspent, was surprised to see that 30 points were left.

Soon after,

“Ah.”

Only after confirming his level had increased from 262 to 292, he realized the reason for the 30 remaining stat points.

“It’s the reward for clearing the Cradle of Indulgence.”

‘I must have been really out of it.’

The shock from Michael, who had split the world in half, and the searing pain as the damaged silver arm burrowed into him, had made him temporarily forget about the arena rewards.

It was understandable.

‘Even though I’m somewhat used to pain. It was truly excruciating.’

Kim Shimun, who had lived with the pain of his body dying in real-time due to his inability to use magic in his previous life, found the pain of having his arm torn off alive by Shennong to be colossal.

Anyway,

“I’ll put all of this into Alchemy Energy…….”

Kim Shimun invested all 30 remaining stat points into Alchemy Energy.

‘So the Alchemy Energy, which was 467, becomes 497…….’

With that, his existing Alchemy Energy of 467 was increased to 497 by adding the 30 points.

‘With the Chosen by the Constellations, my total Alchemy Energy becomes 503.’

Additionally, adding the +6 to all stats from the title ‘Chosen by the Constellations’, resulted in his total Alchemy Energy surpassing 500.

‘Main stat at 500…….’

This number was equivalent to what one could achieve at a level surpassing 500.

Considering his current level of 292, it was an unreal figure.

‘500 in main stat is the final stage of arena adjustment, right?’

Moreover, achieving 500 in the main stat comes with the final adjustment in Galaxy Arena, similar to when one reaches 100.

‘Well, unlike the adjustment at 100, it’s just a simple power boost…….’

While the adjustment at 100 elevated the player’s rank by enabling the embodiment of energy, an enlightenment level, the adjustment at 500 merely increased power.

For example, if a Fireball cast by a magic-based player with 490 mana was akin to a grenade, the power of a Fireball cast by a magic-based player with 500 mana would be like a bunch of grenades.

‘Even with this, the difference in skill was quite substantial.’

It was merely a simple increase in power, but, the increase in power made a significant difference.

Players who managed to reach 500 in their main stat were generally those who had attained a certain level of enlightenment, reaching mid-to-upper Diamond tier, so even minor differences had a big impact.

‘Judging by my current stat values…… I’d be about on par with Jinwook.’

Night Hunter Park Jinwook. Although overshadowed by his monstrous siblings, the Sword Saint and the Saintess, Even before Kim Shimun’s regression, Park Jinwook was a top-rank player in the Diamond rank.

Hence, Park Jinwook would still likely have higher main stats compared to Kim Shimun.

‘But I don’t rely solely on Alchemy Energy.’

Alchemy Energy: 497 (+6)

Demonic Energy: 251

Dragon Force: 251

Death Energy: 251

Spirit Energy: 251

Thanks to recent growth, he had 251 stat points bound to each of these categories.

Glancing at the four categories, Shimun thought,

‘If I just had 3 more stat points, I could surpass pure Alchemy Energy of 500. I need to organize and return to the arena soon.’

Nodding with a satisfied look, he touched ‘Nuada’s Silver Arm’ in the traits section.

Then,

『Nuada’s Silver Arm』

Grade – Mythic (8%)

Nuada’s Silver Arm from a fallen Constellation. Significantly damaged due to various influences, it cannot fully exert its power.

The information window appeared before his eyes. Kim Shimun’s brows slightly furrowed upon seeing it. The reason for this was clear.

‘8%, huh…….’

The figure of 8% next to the grade. Given the description of it being damaged and recalling past memories, it was a figure he could accept.

“Well, it’s no surprise.”

Kim Shimun chuckled.

‘It served as an intermediary for the Sin of Lust and the Cradle of Indulgence. It was also ripped out alive by Shennong…….’

He knew exactly how it had been used ever since Nuada lost the arm.

‘It’s remarkable it even maintains 8% of its performance.’

Despite being defiled by numerous hardships and used as intermediary for devil energy by constellations, the fact that it still maintained 8% functionality was indeed remarkable.

Nodding his head, Shimun muttered,

“Let’s see…… by doing this…….”

Like other basic traits, as if it were a part of his body,

“By applying force…….”

Mimicking the usage instinctively imprinted in him, he extended his right hand forward and slightly wiggled his fingers.

Crackle!

Like alchemical sparks, silver sparks erupted from his right arm.

Simultaneously, like Nuada’s Silver Arm seen in his memories, it turned silver in an instant.

Swsh.

Nuada’s Silver Arm had been activated. However, there was a difference from Nuada’s version.

“This is…….”

It wasn’t a purely silver arm. There were patches of jet-black scattered in places. Like tattoos or patterns, the black spots on the silver arm were an aura Kim Shimun knew very well.

“Devil Energy?”

It was devil energy.

“No, remnants of devil energy.”

To be more precise, it should be called remnants of devil energy. Finding the cause wasn’t difficult.

‘It had been in contact with the Sin of Lust for an unknown duration.’

However. As someone who possessed devil energy stats, Shimun understood.

‘The performance dropping to 8% isn’t because of the devil energy.’

The fundamental reason Nuada’s Silver Arm was damaged to 8%, was not the remnants of the devil energy clinging to it like grease stains.

‘Medusa Ravi said she received this from the Giants…… it seems it was damaged from the point it fell into their hands.’

For instance,

‘Emperor Shennong, who tore off the arm, might have deliberately damaged it.’

That was the most plausible hypothesis. Thinking about it further, he understood why the Giants handed over the divine king’s weapon to the Dragonkin as well.

‘Right. If it’s something he couldn’t use himself, it would be wiser to destroy it.’

Well, regardless.

‘Even at 8%, it functions. So, like Nuada……’

Recalling how he had fended off Shennong’s cataclysmic attack, the sun-like sphere of flames, Kim Shimun’s eyes sparkled.

“I need to test this quickly.”

He sprang out of bed.

“Wait.”

But then, Kim Shimun hesitated.

The reason was simple.

‘Come to think of it, didn’t someone mention that the damaged silver arm had come into contact with some divinity?’

After Michael’s strike had split the world, he remembered the cause of the severe pain.

Kiiiiing.

Kim Shimun immediately activated Odin’s Eye, focusing intently on Nuada’s Silver Arm.

Then, Even as someone who had dealt with mythic-grade weapons, he found it difficult to understand.

‘I see it.’

There were intricate, twisted lines and surfaces resembling a complicated blueprint, and amidst the remnants of the devil energy.

Ssss.

He saw something flowing. Kim Shimun, capturing this, traced the flow back to its origin in the back of his hand.

“This is!”

His eyes widened. It was no wonder.

“It’s Dragon Force?!”

Dragon Force, and not just any Dragon Force.

‘This isn’t a simple stat-based Dragon Force……’

It wasn’t the kind converted into simple stats he had obtained until now.

‘It’s an unquantifiable Dragon Force…… something beyond description.’

Like something forbidden to mortals?

As a mortal who had encountered such things numerous times, Kim Shimun could tell.

“This must be Divinity.”

Divinity.

When the arm was damaged, it caused such excruciating searing pain.

‘What should I do?’

Hence, Kim Shimun looked down at the divinity flickering on the back of his hand with tense eyes.

‘Is it safe to touch it?’

He knew well the pain it had caused him, the first time he had screamed in agony since his regression. Moreover, Nuada’s Silver Arm was already properly bound to him, even if it was at 8%.

A mythic-grade weapon wouldn’t have divinity placed there without reason. If meddled with carelessly, it could cause serious problems.

Even with two lifetimes of experience, Shimun had no precedent for such a situation.

At that moment,

『The Constellation Black Goat, sends a warm gaze saying, ‘It’s alright, dear.’』

A series of messages appeared before Kim Shimun.

『A Constellation, Odin, smiles smugly, saying, ‘For an ordinary human, leaving it be would be wise, but you’re not ordinary.’』

『A Constellation, raga, nods, saying, ‘Do as you wish. (It’s already lost, so it won’t be harmful!)’』

『Constellations Zeus, heavenly Horse, and Baal also express their agreement.』

Other constellations of the Chosen by the Constellations also reacted in succession. These were beings who understood divinity better than anyone else.

“Understood.”

Encouraged by their recommendations, Kim Shimun immediately drew upon his Alchemy Energy and touched the divinity on the back of his right hand.

Then,

『The trait Stigma reacts to the divinity.』

『It is the divinity of the Dragon Realm.』

『Condition not met, absorption is not possible.』

A negative message appeared.

However,

‘Divinity of the Dragon Realm? In that case…….’

Focusing on the dragon realm’s divinity, Shimun immediately, activated the Dragonoid trait, channeling the inherent Dragon Force into the back of his hand.

Crack.

Soon,

『High-level Dragon Force detected.』

『Blood of the Dragon God Tiamat confirmed.』

『Condition satisfied.』

『‘Lost Divinity of Vrtra’ activated.』

With a positive notification,

Swoooosh!!

“Ugh!”

An immense power surged from the back of his hand.

Dark pink.

Yes.

As mentioned by the system, Vrtra’s unique aura violently swirled above his hand.

Whoosh!!

And engulfed Kim Shimun’s entire body.

『Due to the influence of divinity, the trait Dragonoid evolves.』

『Physical resistance of the trait Dragonoid increases by 5%.』

『Magical resistance of the trait Dragonoid increases by 5%.』

『Authority resistance of the trait Dragonoid increases by 5%.』

The trait Dragonoid.

『Due to the influence of divinity, the rank of the trait Stigma increases.』

『Due to the influence of divinity, you obtain 50 stat points in Dragon Force.』

『Bonded to your Alchemy Energy stat.』

『Converted into an additional 25 Alchemy Energy points.』

Stigma and Dragon Force.

『Condition satisfied.』

『The incomplete status of the title ‘X God’ is resolved.』

『Title ‘X God’ changes to ‘Dragon God’.』

The title obtained when he created the Faerie Dragon.

『Due to the influence of divinity, Nuada’s Silver Arm is restored.』

『Performance of Nuada’s Silver Arm increases by 2%.』

『Appearance of Nuada’s Silver Arm changes.』

Messages flooded over the dark purple vortex above Nuada’s silver arm.

Crack!

Against this backdrop, Kim Shimun’s entire body contorted.

*

A night darker than darkness itself, filled with the presence of devil energy. Below that, Flowed an array of bewitchingly brilliant lights.

And,

“Ohh!”

“Ahh! More! Give me more!”

“Hehehe…… Ahhh!”

A chaotic orgy of flesh. Different species intermingling without discrimination, evidenced by their varied appearances and skin tones.

However, as it was not the first time he had entered this place, having experienced the Cradle of Indulgence as well, Kim Shimun walked through the bacchanalian revelry without a flicker of hesitation.

“You like it? Huh?”

“Yes! It’s good!”

He quietly passed a couple enthusiastically engaged in intercourse.

Swoosh.

Kim Shimun pushed his way through without hesitation.

‘Every time I come here, it’s truly distasteful.’

The illusions driven mad by lust. As he passed through, Shimun shook his head.

-What’s wrong with it? It’s just fun.

An ingratiating voice echoed from his left eye.

-Why not enjoy yourself a bit? You didn’t get to in the Cradle of Indulgence.

‘It’s you who wants to enjoy it. And don’t you know these are illusions?’

-Kahaha! So what? They’ll still provide real pleasure. Belial is serious about places like this.

But even Lucifer’s laughter didn’t deter him.

‘Forget that. About the qualifications you mentioned. Are you sure about them?’

Kim Shimun asked firmly.

-Of course. Didn’t I tell you it was a pre-reward?

Lucifer answered confidently.

‘You say that, but…….’

Kim Shimun’s eyes narrowed slightly. Maybe he felt unfairly accused?

-Hey! Did I just say it? I tore through even causality and gave it as a quest reward, like that Monkey King!

The previous jest vanished from Lucifer’s tone, replaced by immediate indignation.

To which, ‘Yeah, I did check the quest window.’

The devil energy stat obtained from the Dimensional Destruction Battle of Huaguo Mountain. Lucifer had requested Solomon’s pursuit as a quest through the residual memories there.

Though it was to find just a trace of Solomon, like the Monkey King, Lucifer had requested and provided pre-rewards for the quest.

Recalling the quest from the quest window, Shimun thought, ‘Maybe because I only checked the text. The pre-reward doesn’t really feel real.’

He shrugged.

-Of course! How could you feel the weight of a qualification, huh?

Lucifer replied, his voice full of exasperation.

Then,

-I’m Lucifer! Would I lie about something like this? Even if you become a Constellation, feeling the weight of qualifications…… ah, never mind.

As if his pride was hurt,

-If there’s a problem, I’ll become your slave. Alright? I’ll take full responsibility. I’m a liar after all. I should add that condition. There.

A strangely subdued Lucifer.

Realizing instinctively that he had hurt Lucifer’s feelings,

‘It’s not that I don’t trust you, Lucifer. I just don’t feel it. You know, I’m human.’

Kim Shimun quickly tried to placate him.

-Wow! This guy who doesn’t act human keeps going on about being human! Forget it, alright?

Lucifer’s voice clearly showed he was pouting.

‘Geez…… If you were here, I’d want to smack you with the Demolition Fist.’

He wasn’t placating at all, he just wanted to slap him hard.

-See, see! Look at this! Even without the Helmet of Tarnhelm, your malice comes out naturally! This is your true form……

Lucifer’s tone swiftly reverted to its usual self, to Kim Shimun’s satisfaction.

“Ho, what a provocative smile. Something good happen?”

A frighteningly decadent voice rang out. Turning his head, “Well, it’s no surprise. It’s already spread across multiple dimensions.”

A surreal blond man with what appeared to be blood.

“Punished by divine retribution, the Cradle of Indulgence disappeared without a trace…….”

He walked down what may or may not be a red carpet.

“And that cursed Vrtra was grievously injured, or so the rumors say.”

Ranked 68th in the hierarchy of the demon world. However, according to the knowledge written in the Lemegeton, he was the strongest demon next after Baal, alongside Paimon, who was ranked 9th.

“Long time no see, Belial.”

It was the Constellation Belial of the Demonic Realm.

Moreover, “Seeing your face, it seems you successfully secured the Sin of Lust.”

He was the one who had given the quest to find the Sin of Lust in the Cradle of Indulgence.

“Of course.”

Nodding his head, Shimun immediately reached into his inventory.

TL’s Corner:

Nothing really happened, some update on Shimun’s stats.