Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Chapter 38. Why Is This Here?

TL: xLordFifth
ED/PR: The reader

Deep in the Evergreen Forest.

A sudden calamity struck, followed by a momentary silence, but that was all.

-What did I just see…?

-Wow, fuck! What was that just now?

-No way, it just flashed and the hidden boss got deleted, LOL.

-Oppa… this is impossible…

The tens of thousands of viewers witnessing this unbelievable scene exclaimed,

-What kind of magic was that?

-It must be at least Platinum rank magic.

-Based on its power, it could even compete with the upper level Platinum. It looked like area-of-effect magic.

-An area-of-effect magic that could wipe out a hidden boss without a trace?

-The hidden boss was a mage, wasn’t it? It must have had low health.

-Yep, being Silver rank, it didn’t use any protective magic.

They all expressed their emotions in turn.

However, those watching the broadcast, an indirect view, could not possibly share the same feelings as those who had witnessed this disaster-like reality firsthand.

“This is crazy…”

Really, that was the only way to describe the situation. At least, within the expressions known to Go Malsuk. But that was all.

Quickly regaining her composure, Go Malsuk looked at Shimun, who was trembling slightly and gasping for air.

‘That magic just now… it felt exactly like when it shattered the Dried Bark.’

Although it was wielded like a baton made of lightning. In the end, it was just that a tool was held.

The strike Shimun had just delivered was no different from the one that had shattered the dried shell in one hit.

As her thoughts reached this point, ‘Wait. Then, that means the thing just now wasn’t magic…’

A faint red glimmer flickered in Go Malsuk’s eyes.

‘It was a technique?’

The voice of Heavenslaying Star, activated by itself, whispers in her ear. It’s the only explanation that made sense.

Indeed, the reality she had seen corroborated this. If it had been magic, there would have needed to be a preparation process or some time for development.

‘But that guy just finished with a snap of his fingers.’

Even the summoned white spear wasn’t magic, but a concentration of internal energy.

Her intuition and the damn senses of Heavenslaying Star were screaming that the massive null-attribute attack was not magic’ but a ‘technique’.

Which means…

‘Can I… follow it too?’

From the famed troll of the abyss to the crazy lady of Silver. She was well aware that these labels had been affixed to her in Korea’s Arena.

Still, what allowed her to stop the rank decline and hang on in Silver was none other than copying.

Stronger players, in other words, those skilled individuals above her, from their techniques to the smallest actions and breaths, she checked and memorized every one.

And somehow managed to reproduce them.

A superb initial awakening stat of 10 in both strength and intelligence, along with the SSS-class trait, Heavenslaying Star, and her natural keen sight, made this possible.

But even for her, who had copied many talented players up till now,

‘No, that’s impossible.’

She could only shake her head at Shimun’s recent strike. It wasn’t simply because she was unable to use magic or other abilities.

Before even discussing that, ‘I couldn’t even follow the movement when taking down the minion…’

That strike, even more transcendent than before, didn’t give her even the slightest hint of a feeling.

It was as if it contained numerous subtleties in a mere ordinary strike, only vaguely surmised.

Yes.

It felt like someone who had never learned the alphabet trying to read an English book.

“Phew. It’s over.”

The clear voice, hardly fitting of someone who had just realized an attack akin to a disaster. Was he checking the system window related to defeating the hidden boss?

Before she knew it, Shimun lightly touched the air and approached. As she watched, Go Malsuk gently bit her lower lip, pondering, ‘What should I say? Thanks for looking out for me? Thanks to you, I caught the bus on time? Or should I ask him how he managed that strike?’

Before she could decide on her words, a clear and distinct voice pierced her ears.

“Malsuk, I’m sorry about earlier.” Go Malsuk’s eyes widened in shock.

‘Sorry? And why is he giving me a potion?’

As she silently stared at the potion he offered, he scratched his cheek with a slightly troubled expression, saying, “Uh… There wasn’t any other way. You know how you get.”

At that, Go Malsuk let out a hollow laugh. “Is that all you have to say to me?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“None of the usual. ‘you’re crazy,’ ‘what a bitch,’ or. ‘don’t even go into the arena if that’s how you’re going to be’? None of that?”

Go Malsuk knew herself well. Before arriving here, the mere reputation she carried sparked disputes from the start of the arena.

She, too, did not back down out of pride, causing the five-man team to disband. On their way here, under the influence of the Heavenslaying Star, she even attacked Shimun.

Despite blaming it on the unfortunate aspects of the Heavenslaying Star, the fact remained that she attacked him.

And, without even contributing to defeating a hidden boss, let alone a regular one… Why?

“Was that it? Because of your unique ability? It couldn’t be helped.”

Why was this man treating her so familiarly, as if they had known each other for a long time? What baffled her more was, ‘…I don’t dislike it.’

With his sharp and distinct eyes, suitably thick eyebrows, a sharply pointed nose and jawline, and physique, Shimun indeed fit her tastes.

However, never had she felt so at ease with a man she had just met being so friendly. “Damn. So, I am crazy after all.”

Amused by her own thoughts, she snatched the potion from Shimun and gulped it down in one shot.

Normally, the injured area should have swelled a bit, but. ‘This will heal in no time.’

The impressive recovery power granted by her superior initial stats and the SSS-class Heavenslaying Star trait was astounding.

“Ah.”

The pain somewhat subsided, and Go Malsuk, with a much better expression, roughly swept back her bangs and said, “But, let me ask you one thing.”

“What is it?”

“Do you know me?”

“Huh?”

“I’ve never talked about my ability anywhere. But you seem to know.”

Shimun blinked at her question.

‘I didn’t expect her to ask such a sharp question.’

He felt genuinely sorry, never having dreamed she would inquire about such a matter.

‘She noticed that I know about the Heavenslaying Star.’

It was a mistake, if you could call it that. Unlike ordinary berserker traits, which grow more intense under strong blows or life-threatening situations, the Heavenslaying Star does not allow for moments of clarity or thought amidst the frenzy.

However, it seemed she knew about it. Even Malsuk, who was usually slow on the uptake, must have sensed something was up. But she didn’t panic.

As long as her status window wasn’t revealed to Kim Shimun, she had an invincible cheat key.

“Uh… It’s my ability.”

“Ability? You have the ability to figure out the opponent’s ability?”

“It’s somewhat similar. But not exactly.”

Kim Shimun’s answer was enigmatic. Yet,

“Darn it. I knew it.”

Go Malsuk coolly nodded.

“So that’s why you’ve been doing it from the start. You knew about my Heavenlyslaying Star ability… Ah!”

Malsuk hurriedly covered her mouth. Kim Shimun chuckled and said,

“Don’t worry. I ended the broadcast a while ago.”

“Earlier? Ah.”

Recalling Kim Shimun touching the air here and there,

Malsuk’s shoulders slumped weakly.

“Darn. You should’ve told me earlier. I was freaking scared.”

Others might wonder why the ability of a mere abyss player mattered so much. But considering the player Malsuk’s reputation, it was better that her Heavenly Demon ability remained a secret.

“But why are you still here? The arena is over. Shouldn’t you hurry to collect your rewards?”

“That’s true. But I have something to do before that.”

“Something to do?”

As Malsuk tilted her head in confusion, Kim Shimun touched something in the air and swiped.

[Player Kim Shimun has sent you a. ‘Friend Request’.]

The notification popped up in front of her. Malsuk silently stared at Kim Shimun.

“You, you wanted to know the technique I used earlier, didn’t you? Even when catching the Dried Bark.”

“That, that is!”

Was it a direct hit? Her eyes darted back and forth. Soon,

“Darn it… How did you know?”

She answered with a flushed face.

“I didn’t want to know.”

“Then you could’ve just not known.”

“You made me know. Staring at me throughout the arena. Who wouldn’t notice?”

“This…!”

It wasn’t a wrong accusation. Unable to reply, Malsuk hung her head low. Was she that embarrassed? Her fists at her sides were trembling.

At that, Kim Shimun chuckled and said, “Accept the friend request. Then I’ll tell you.”

“Do, do you really mean it?”

Malsuk’s head snapped up. Her face was already beet red, and her body was trembling, clearly uncomfortable. Yet, her eyes shone fiercely, like the Heavenly Demon Malsuk in her past life.

“Are you serious? You’ll really tell me?”

“Yes. But it won’t be me. Someone proper will tell you.”

“What?! You’re changing your mind now!”

“What are you saying? It’ll be someone who’s almost like a master to me, so don’t worry and just accept the friend request, man.”

“A master? Okay! I’ll accept it right away!”

Malsuk’s face brightened up. ‘She’s really easy to read.’

Seeing her reaction, Kim Shimun smirked and glanced at the air. Then,

[Constellation Heavenly Demon: ‘It’s impossible through the system of the arena. I have to meet in person.’]

The message from the Heavenly Demon arrived.

‘Meet in person? Why?’ Kim Shimun tilted his head in wonder.

[The Constellation Heavenly Demon expressed disappointment, “This place isn’t yet an official arena, and reaching patrons early costs quite a lot.”]

[Another message from Heavenly Demon followed shortly. “Oh? There were such restrictions?”]

Upon reading the message, Shimun’s eyes sparkled. Even now, before the official arena had begun, there were players who had Constellations as patrons.

“So, the players who have met Constellations so far have all been at the expense of the Constellations?”

Well, that made sense. Generally, Constellations favored players with skill or potential. Once the official arena began, the Constellations would have to compete for patrons. Taking on a loss to secure a good player early didn’t seem like bad business after all.

[Player Go Malsuk has accepted your. ‘Friend Request’.]

“Hey, accepted.”

With Go Malsuk’s voice, a notification popped up before Shimun, who then nodded and turned around.

“Confirmed. I’ll send you my contact info later, come find me.”

“Eh? Come find you?”

“Yeah. This is something I have to tell you in person.”

Go Malsuk snorted at that. “Kiddo, so you’re just a guy after all?”

“What?”

“Sorry, but I’m not that easy.”

Go Malsuk smirked.

“Ah, sorry, Malsuk.”

After glancing at her for a moment, Shimun sighed shortly and turned away. “You’re not my type.”

Whoosh.

Leaving those words behind, Shimun disappeared in an instant. Naturally.

“This… This bastard!”

Sparks flew from Go Malsuk’s eyes.

* * *

[Go Malsuk – Hey you jerk! What? I’m not your type? Screw you! Hey! Neither are you!]

[Go Malsuk – Ah! The more I think about it, the madder I get. You jerk! Just wait till we meet!]

[Go Malsuk – Before you can even cast that cursed spell, I’ll snap those fingers of yours @[email protected]…….]

[Go Malsuk – Hey! Not replying?!]

A flood of angry messages followed.

[Kim Shimun – So be it. lol]

After sending a reply, Shimun immediately blocked the receiver and swiped away the message windows. Then,

[You have successfully cleared the. ‘Evergreen Forest’ Arena.]

[You have defeated the boss Dry Husk Solo under a 5-person cooperative condition.]

[Based on your performance, the clear rewards are increased.]

The rewards for the arena came flooding in.

[The. ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ trait you possess receives a certain amount of experience.]

[Your level has increased by 8.]

[The level of the Philosopher’s Stone has increased by 6.]

[As a clear reward, you obtain. ‘The Spring Water at the Heart of the Evergreen Forest’.]

[You have solo defeated the hidden boss, Mad Gardener Muriel.]

[As a reward, ‘The Corrupted Seed Fragment’ is granted.]

The rewards kept coming, dizzying the eyes.

“I know what “The Spring Water at the Heart of the Evergreen Forest” is, but what’s The Corrupted Seed Fragment?”

An item that came from defeating the hidden boss. Unlike the [Hobgoblin’s Battle Axe] he got before. It was an item that not even Shimun, who had experienced regression, had seen before.

“Well, I’ll check it out.”

Just as Shimun was about to check out the reward [The Corrupted Seed Fragment],

[As previously announced, the results of the discussions in the Galaxy Arena regarding player Kim Shimun will be delivered.]

[You acquire the. ‘Stigma’ trait.]

Another system window popped up.

“This, this is!”

Shimun’s eyes widened as if they might split open. And for good reason. The trait delivered by the Galaxy Arena was.

“This is Shihyuk’s third trait!”

It was the trait of Kim Shihyuk, who would become the most powerful player in the future.