Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Chapter 62. The Divine Eye (2)

TL: xLordFifth
ED/PR: The reader

Shimun’s face was set in a hard expression, and for good reason. Despite possessing the spec of a high gold rank, the ability to transform into a dragon, and even bearing Odin’s Eye, he was easily subdued by the overwhelmingly powerful being before him.

Noticing Shimun’s guard, the Naga spoke, perhaps trying to reassure him.

-Heh heh. Don’t be too tense. I’m not looking to cross hands with you.

The Naga made a smooth gesture, a sleek smile cutting across its face. Of course, the pointed teeth and the sharp glint in its eyes visible between its lips didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

But then, ‘Genuine… it’s genuine.’

Strangely, Shimun could assure himself that the Naga’s words were heartfelt. As if they were companions who had shared many years together, he could instinctively feel that there was no deceit in its gaze.

The Naga’s smile deepened as it regarded him.

-There’s nothing surprising here. It’s entirely natural for you to perceive the sincerity of my heart.

‘Natural?’

Shimun cocked his head, puzzled. Soon, he understood what the ‘Divine Eye’ the Naga referred to meant.

‘Could it be because of the Divine Eye?’

After absorbing the blood of the dragon god Tiamat, the Divine Eye was added to Odin’s Eye.

The sudden paralysis that earlier Nagas experienced.

Reflecting back, it all started from the moment their eyes, or to be precise, the Divine Eye, clashed with his.

‘I had no idea how to use it… Turns out it works like this.’

Merely having two arms, though considered the lowest among Nagas, they are undeniably of the highest dragon rank.

And for Shimun, not even a dragon, to paralyze such a supreme dragon race?

It meant that the Divine Eye held an incredibly high-level ability.

However, ‘It doesn’t seem to work on this Naga.’

For some reason, he had a strong feeling that the paralysis ability wouldn’t affect this Naga.

As if reading Shimun’s thoughts, -Heh heh, how audacious. Even though you possess the Divine Eye, it isn’t perfect; to think you’d dare to challenge me.

The content of its speech might have warranted displeasure, but on the outside and inside, the Naga before him displayed only pure goodwill.

Shimun looked at her, slightly surprised.

“Can you also read my mind?”

-Not exactly. It’s more of empathy. Even I cannot peer into someone who possesses the Divine Eye.

That means, ‘Can I block this empathy if I want to?’

Considering this Divine Eye seems to hold some ‘advantage’ over dragons, ‘Let’s try it.’

With that thought in his heart, he focused on his left eye and sent forth his will.

-Remarkable.

The Naga looked at Shimun with an astonished expression.

-For you to realize that much from a brief exchange.

With that, Shimun had a hunch.

That he successfully blocked the Naga from empathizing with his feelings. The Naga’s sharp gaze went around and then back to Shimun.

-Indeed. Now I see why you possess the Divine Eye and yet wield the power of Olympus.

‘Um… that’s a bit different though.’

Strictly speaking, it was Astrape that came first, then the Divine Eye, but Shimun didn’t bother to correct the Naga’s assumption.

-How interesting.

Her gaze, which had been fixed on the emptiness before her, narrowed slightly.

-“So it is. This place is an arena, isn’t it? Then you must be a player.”

Kim Shimun nodded in response.

“Yeah. Did Galaxy Arena say something to you?”

-“You catch on quickly. Indeed. You’re shaking like a scared puppy, worried that I might say something wrong.”

Naga disparaged Galaxy Arena extravagantly. With a more pronounced cruel smile, she let out a small laugh and looked at Kim Shimun.

-“Bearer of the Divine Eyes, may I ask for your name?”

“Kim Shimun.”

“Kim Shimun? Ah, I see. It’s indeed you.”

Upon hearing his name, naga’s smile became deeper.

“The one who fooled those pompous Dragon Emperors not just once but twice.”

‘Twice? Fooled them?’

Kim Shimun’s head tilted in confusion at Naga’s words.

‘Could she be talking about the Marnel incident?’

Realizing what she was referring to, Kim Shimun calmly faced Naga.

-“It seems you know as well. Yes, the incident that twisted the Dwarf’s Line of Fate. That event dealt a significant blow to the Black Forge.”

‘Line of Fate? Black Forge?’

Though unfamiliar terms came one after another, Kim Shimun did not interrupt her.

-“I wonder, had we met you earlier, could things have been different? That thought has crossed my mind more than once. Despite the time that has passed, I still…”

Her melodious voice carried an inexplicable mixture of nostalgia and regret.

After a moment of silence, with a grave expression, she finally spoke again, -“Well, it’s like crying over spilled milk now, isn’t it?”

With a light, hollow laugh, she raised her head.

-“Thanks to what you’ve done, the Fifth Dragon Emperor took action. His messenger, a dragon named Defina, has come forward.”

“Dr, dragon?”

The mention of “Dragon” seemed more real to him than the Dragon Emperors.

And for good reason.

Excluding the Dragon Emperors, dragons were known to be among the worst of the Dragonkin, something Kim Shimun, who had lived through a previous life, knew all too well.

‘When a dragon showed up, a city would just disappear.’

Especially a city swarming with players.

Kim Shimun’s expression naturally soured.

Misinterpreting Kim Shimun’s reaction, naga might have thought otherwise, -“Seeing your reaction, you must have already encountered that wench’s schemes. Yet, you stand before me unscathed… Indeed, it’s not for nothing that you bear the Divine Eyes.”

Naga made her own conclusions.

At those words, Kim Shimun gained one certainty, ‘The Chinese, they’ve definitely sided with the Dragonkin.’

While he had only vaguely guessed the relationship between China and the dragons, it seemed unlikely they recognized his stigma and sent assassins after him, ‘But it’s clear. The draconic influence motivated China to hire Desperado.’

In the end, while the reasons might differ, the intentions and processes matched his expectations.

“Don’t let your guard down. Defina is a dragon even I acknowledge. Even for someone like you, she will be difficult to deal with.”

“Of course.”

Kim Shimun nodded as if it was only natural.

Dealing with a dragon typically required a diamond-ranked party.

And if the Naga standing before him acknowledged it, it would no less than necessitate a ranker-tier party to engage.

Moreover, the dark powers would be formidable. Their own attempts to intervene and assassinate in other dimensions were proof enough.

-“Mmm. The interference from the council is becoming more severe.”

Crackle.

Naga frowned, and in the same moment, unknown sparks flew from her entire body.

-“I wish to share more… but it seems it’s time to end this. They signal me to leave with such a glaring light.”

With a smooth motion, she approached Kim Shimun.

Leaving her massive physique behind. The mere presence of the coming being ought to have stiffened one’s body involuntarily. However, perhaps thanks to Sayan’s ability, Shimun was able to maintain his composure. Naga prince Ashaz kissed the back of Shimun’s departing left hand.

[Naga Princess Ashaz bestows the Naga royal lineage upon you.]

[Your ability to transform into a dragon and manipulate water is enhanced.]

[Your influence over the Naga increases.]

As the messages popped up one after the other, Shimun’s eyes widened, and Ashaz’s eyes softened into a gentle smile.

-This is a token of my sincerity to the future king. Therefore, I wish to know your true name next time.

“If it’s the name, just now…”

-What I speak of is your true name. High-ranking dragonkin are beings completed by their true names.

There was no time to ask what his true name was.
Crackling.

The spark grew stronger and Princess Ashaz’s physical form gradually blurred. It was just like when Shimun was being desummoned after finishing a special arena.

-Ah. There’s one thing I want you to remember.

By the time her once clear voice faded away.

-Do not let any dragonkin that has seen your eyes live.

Ashaz left a chilling, murderous voice and completely disappeared. Along with her departure.

[The special situation has conclude.]

[The gold rank debut is finished.]

Shimun, too, was engulfed in a swirl of light and disappeared from sight.

* * *

The gold rank debut, as hot as the seasonal Olympics of old. Considering even the reduced interest in sports since the introduction of the Galaxy Arena.

It wouldn’t have been strange to say that all of South Korea, Awakened and Unawakened alike, was interested. And indeed, they were.

[The countdown to the gold rank debut! What’s the result?]

[Shock! The winner of the gold rank debut is actually a solo player?]

[The emergence of an event island’s first and the appearance of a diamond-ranked monster!]

[The powerful contender for future rankers. Could they possibly surpass the Star Generation?!]

[A newly promoted gold captures a diamond? The top users are shocked!]

[The next platinum debut…]

The internet and TV news, along with Galaxy Arena-related programs, were flooded with sensational headlines. After the gold rank debut ended, numerous platforms covered the event in depth. Naturally, the public interest grew hotter over time. This was no different for Holy Trinity, the largest guild in the country.

“Miss, are you really going to leave it as is?”

Holy Trinity guild’s HR Manager, Park Minchul. Essentially acting as a sub-guild master with his responsibilities, he boldly.

Bang!

“Say something, please!”

He had the courage to slam the guild master’s desk and raise his voice.

“Didn’t you say that the matter of player Kim Shimun is entirely up to you, Miss?”

But even in the face of Manager Park Minchul’s attitude.

“…”

A beauty with an air of innocence, Lee Yujeong, just stared blankly at the monitor in front of her.

Only her index finger twitched faintly, signaling she was still conscious, and being deep in thought was a habit well known to Park Minchul, who stepped back and fell silent. Lee Yujeong looked at the articles being uploaded in real-time with unfocused eyes.

‘I knew orabeoni was strong, but…’

After meeting Shimun in the Galaxy Agora, Yujeong had not missed any of his broadcasts.

Being a ranker herself, she had been confident since Shimun was silver that he was at the platinum level of play, a sentiment shared by Kim Shihyuk as well.

Whenever they met, their first topic of conversation was always about Kim Shimun’s broadcast.

One.

“Who would have thought he’d be this strong.”

This was too much, even by excessive standards. The winner of this Gold debut match was already decided. After all, that’s what debut matches were about.

Rookies receiving all kinds of support from massive guilds. Naturally, the winner was predetermined even before the start.

This debut match’s victor was supposed to be either the Yu siblings from Scorpio Guild or Choi Jinsu from Myth Guild.

But the outcome was different. He participated alone in a debut match meant for trios and took first place.

Even She and Kim Shihyuk, who had been dubbed a once-in-a-lifetime talent in South Korea, hadn’t won the championship as a duo back in their days, right?

Moreover.

“It’s unbelievable that a Gold could defeat a Naga so easily.”

Not just any Gold, but a newly promoted Gold at that. Having never fought in a Gold rank arena, he was practically still Silver.

Yet, he captured a Naga, a creature of the highest order that usually only appeared in Diamond or Platinum ranks.

“How could my orabeoni, even with his high specs, do this… Or did he undergo some growth before the debut match?”

Putting aside their relationship and looking at it objectively, it was impossible for her to fight a Naga with the abilities she had seen on broadcasts.

The status and stats in the Galaxy Arena weren’t there for show. Entering the fight with fundamentally overwhelming stats against her, it seemed impossible to narrow the gap with any favorable traits or professions.

But Kim Shimun did it.

“Of course, the Naga’s movements were also rather strange.”

Definitely not nerfed movements fitting a Gold rank. The movements of the Naga with two arms she encountered in the arena were exactly like that.

Yujeong focused on the moment Kim Shimun and the Naga collided.

“There was a moment when its movements halted, right?”

Though it was fleeting, ranked players would have definitely noticed. Before the collision with Kim Shimun, as if struck by some paralyzing toxin, the Naga’s movements halted.

“And there’s also that brain attribute magic that seems extraordinary every time I see it.”

Even though it had only two arms, to fatally strike a warrior class Naga in one hit?

That was an attack power too excessive for a player who had just been promoted to Gold. And then there was that long fork that caused a tidal wave, flitting before her eyes.

“Ugh! I’m dying of curiosity! Really!”

A strong curiosity tickled her hands and feet. Given Kim Shimun’s personality, if she asked, he would teach her. But asking about abilities among players was considered rude, and she hated that.

“I want to know… everything about orabeoni.”

This desire stemmed from wanting to get closer, and also from wanting to catch any small clue that might help with his magic incapacity disease, which might have improved.

It could even lead to progress in treating their mother. Uncharacteristically, Yujeong grabbed her head, shaking it vigorously before suddenly turning to check her phone.

“That’s right! Senior Jinwook said he was going to meet orabeoni, didn’t he?”

It was supposed to be about business matters.

“Then Kim Shihyuk must be going too.”

He would definitely tag along. Like her, he would have been paying attention to this debut match.

“While discussing this and that, senior Jinwook might bring up the topic first.”

Contrary to his cold nickname, the Night Hunter, Park Jinwook was not the type to hold back his curiosity. Immediately tapping on her phone’s screen, Yujeong opened her mouth.

“I’ll meet Player Kim Shimun in person, so Manager Park, please don’t worry and focus on your other work.”

“Yes? But… Alright, understood.”

After a long silence, the startled Manager Park Minchul bowed his head and quietly stepped back.

Yujeong, having confirmed Park Jinwook’s reply, immediately grabbed her coat.