Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

The deep crimson energy seeping from the gap in the blood-red door resembled tentacles. It wasn’t just its ominous appearance.

The energy that seeped out,

Bubbled.

Was so powerful that it stirred the abyss waters of Azshita with its intensity.

And,

“Ah…”

Shimun was well-acquainted with the dangerously pure and potent nature of such energy. He wasn’t the only one.

Whirr!

His left eye constantly emitted a sharp resonance. Specifically, the demonic eye added to Odin’s Eye flared with radiance.

Moreover, ‘Given Baal and Heavenly Demon’s reactions, it’s certain.’

Constellations Baal and Heavenly Demon, among the six constellations showing interest in him, the commonality between these two was clear.

Pure magi.

‘Beyond this… lies the original version of Lemegeton.’

Shimun was certain of what lay beyond the Bloody Abyss.

Into his ears,

– How could this be…

The voice, filled with astonishment, belonged to Ashaz.

– My King, are you really alright?

She looked at Shimun with disbelief as the magi coiled around him.

– No wonder.

‘That’s primal magi!’

The energy spilling from the Bloody Abyss, described in the secret lore of the Naga royalty as primal magi.

‘I know the King can manipulate magi, but that primal energy is potent enough to be fatal to lower-ranked demons.’

The primal magi could be lethal even to the demon kin who wielded it. To her mixed concern and disbelief, “I’m fine.”

Shimun reassured her with a smile.

In fact, he took a step forward, “I feel comfortable, actually.”

Allowing the encroaching magi to wrap around him.

Astonishingly,

Swish.

The primal magi, harmful even to demons, enveloped Shimun like smooth silk. As if it were naturally part of him from the beginning.

Such a natural sight,

– … So it seems.

Made Ashaz chuckle wryly as she shook her head. Then,

– I shall open the door.

Ashaz approached the blood-red door.

However,

Swish.

– Hm?

The energy seeping from the door gently, but firmly, blocked her approach.

Swirl.

The other tendrils of energy began to move and,

“Uh?”

Kim Shimun, who was at the back, was pulled forward first. As if there was an order to be followed for entry. In this inexplicable scene where the energy seemed to have a will of its own and divided the order.

– It seems better for the king to enter first.

Ashaz, feeling absurd yet somewhat convinced, took a step back.

“Well, let’s do that.”

Kim Shimun, feeling somewhat embarrassed, scratched his cheek lightly and walked towards the Bloody Abyss Gate. As if it had been waiting.

Grrrrk.

With the sound of stones grinding, the entrance to the Bloody Abyss opened.

Inside, like liquid scattered in the universe.

A massive amount of dark red magic energy swirled around the center without any change.

And in the center,

An altar with a familiar style, similar to ancient Greek stone structures, was placed.

‘It’s just like when I saw Ars Getia at the Platinum Debut.’

Like the time he first met Ars Getia at the last Platinum Debut.

The item on the altar alternated between the form of a book and a key with each blink of an eye.

However, there was one difference this time.

‘Half of it is red.’

Unlike the completely black Ars Getia before,

The original in front had a dark red color, just like the Bloody Abyss.

『Constellation Baal nods his head with an astonished look.』

『Constellation Heavenly Demon clicks their tongue, ‘To think it was hidden in a place like this. Solomon, that guy sure is cruel.’』

『Constellations Zeus and Odin, Black Goat, and Ra nod their heads.』

The responses of the constellations appeared.

In response.

‘Solomon……’

Kim Shimun, who was briefly savoring the name Solomon, ‘In my past life, it was a Constellation that briefly appeared without any supporters. Could it be famous among the higher-ranked constellations?’

He recalled his memories of the past life.

‘Anyway, it’s a small gathering right now. I can figure out Solomon later.’

He slightly shook his head and approached the altar.

Slrrrk.

The original Lemegeton dispersed smoothly, almost like touching a form made of gas. Kim Shimun reached out his hand towards it. The gas was led by Kim Shimun’s hand and left the altar.

Then,

– Wait a moment, my king!

A frantic, enchanting tinnitus echoed.

– No matter what, touching it directly is dangerous!

Despite having no arms, Ashaz made an awkward attempt to stop Kim Shimun with a desperate look. But that was it.

– Unbelievable…

The mouth of the once dignified Naga princess hung open. It was no wonder.

‘That’s an item cursed by Baal, the highest-ranking Constellation in the Demon World…!’

Baal.

The number one rank among the demon world constellations and the strongest in the demon world. Naturally regarded as a divine king, his might was beyond words.

An item cursed by such a being was something that even other Constellation-level beings could not dare touch.

-……

That was the common belief.

“Are you okay, Ashaz?”

Kim Shimun, looking at her while holding the item as if it belonged to him. Ashaz, momentarily at a loss for words, “No, it’s nothing.”

In Kim Shimun’s case, he completely disregarded ‘common sense’.

‘Considering the artifacts of Olympus, and the fact that he uses the Heavenly Demon Divine Arts, it’s not strange to have a connection with Baal.’

Ashaz shook her head. Her guess was indeed perfect.

『Constellation Baal nods silently with a “Hmm.”』

The very cause of the curse that she was so worried about. Constellation Baal wished for Kim Shimun to take the original Lemegeton.

However,

There was one thing that was different this time.

『Constellation Black Goat asks Baal, “Hey, are you sure about this? Wouldn’t it be better to exclude the second chapter?”』

『Constellation Ra nods, “Indeed. (Let’s not give that stiff a chance, let’s finish it with just the six of us!)”』

『Constellation Baal contemplates for a moment with a “Hmm…”.』

Unlike the acquisition of ‘Ars Getia’ earlier. They didn’t seem so pleased this time.

‘Why are their reactions like this?’

Baffled by the lukewarm responses of the constellations, Shimun immediately checked the info window.

『Ars Theurgia』

Grade – Myth

The second chapter and key of the five-part Lemegeton.

Collect all five to acquire the Lemegeton.

‘The description isn’t much different from Ars Getia’s.’

The info window didn’t seem much different from the first original, Ars Getia.

Kim Shimun tilted his head but thought,

‘Since I’m in the middle of the promotion match. I’ll check it properly afterwards.’

As he was still in the middle of the diamond promotion match, Kim Shimun stored Ars Theurgia in his inventory and left the sealed area.

*

At the entrance of the Bloody Abyss. Standing not just in the map’s terrain, but really at the entrance,

“Are you sure it’s okay for me to take this, Ashaz?”

He asked, looking back at Ashaz once more.

– Hoho. It’s really fine.

With a smile, Ashaz replied,

– Ars Theurgia is an item needed by the queen. It’s rather pleasing that the king takes it.

She gracefully shook her head. However, as if he wasn’t completely reassured by her response,

“I’ve heard the queen has quite a harsh personality… if you return empty-handed, won’t you be in danger, Ashaz?”

Kim Shimun said with a worried face. Was it an unexpected concern?

Ashaz blinked momentarily,

– Then, if I were to request Ars Theurgia to save my life, would you give it to me, Your Majesty?

She asked seriously.

Surprisingly, “Of course.”

Kim Shimun’s response came immediately. As if she hadn’t expected such an answer,

-……

Ashaz slightly opened her mouth, falling into silence.

Then,

– May I… dare to ask the reason?

Breaking the silence, she asked with a faint trembling voice.

“Ashaz, you’re my comrade. If it could save your life, it wouldn’t be a waste to give up an item.”

Kim Shimun replied with a smile.

Of course, ‘After all, I have many other mythic-grade artifacts, and alchemical growth will continue. If needed, I can make it again then.’

For Kim Shimun, who already had numerous mythic-grade artifacts, it wasn’t a loss. Moreover, he had the means to do so, thus allowing him to speak confidently.

However, unaware of this fact, Ashaz,

– Comrade…

She muttered Kim Shimun’s response with an even more trembling voice. Seemingly deep in thought,

– I see, so this is your…

Muttering to herself quietly, she soon raised her head.

– I understand the will of the king well.

With the distinct sharp and fierce eyes of a Naga, yet with a resolution, she looked at Kim Shimun with a somewhat refreshed and determined gaze.

Then, with a smile on her face, in an uncharacteristic manner, Ashaz said,

– But there’s no need to give it to me. It was just a jest.

She lightly shrugged her shoulders in a playful gesture.

– As you can see, I’ve already prepared an excuse to avoid the queen’s reproach.

Her bare shoulders fluttered lightly in the water.

As Kim Shimun let out a small laugh as well, “Really? Don’t come to me later saying you’re upset.”

He replied with a playful smile.

– Hoho. That, I cannot guarantee. A woman’s heart is fickle like seaweed.

Ashaz returned the same smile and bowed politely.

– Well then, I shall excuse myself. I look forward to the day we meet again.

“Take care.”

Ashaz turned and started to leave.

– Ah.

Her movements, which had been receding, stopped momentarily. Ashaz turned to look back at Kim Shimun.

“Congratulations on your Diamond promotion. Sincerely.”

Along with the congratulatory message given in an enchanting tone,

『The time limit has expired.』

『The Diamond promotion match is now over.』

A message announcing the end of the Arena arrived.

*

A building in Gangnam, seoul.

“Hmm-hmm~”

A blond man was humming and walking briskly down the hallway of a sophisticated, high-rise building.

‘Once I get this approval, I can have a pleasant dinner with Sally… hehe!’

A man who had a neat, tied black ponytail. The man’s smile did not leave as he thought of Sally, who had recently been transferred to the Korea branch.

The woman whose signature would confirm his departure for the day.

“… Sis, what are you doing?”

Until he saw her. Or rather, “What are those files next to you? They’re exactly the same as the ones you had at lunch!”

The stack of documents on her desk, to be precise. Even with her younger brother raising his voice impolitely, pointing fingers at her.

The blond woman, perfectly dressed in office attire with not a single hair out of place.

“…”

Olivia just stared blankly at one spot. Oliver, who had been fuming, naturally turned to where his sister’s gaze was directed.

And he saw it.

『Ah, I’m sorry everyone. There was an issue, so we had to stop the broadcast.』

The man who had shaken the world. The man who even shook his devil-like sister, known as the Winter Queen.

『I’ve been promoted to the Diamond rank. Thank you all so much for your support.』

“Kim Shimun?”

He saw Kim Shimun. Oliver’s face became increasingly distorted as he looked at the screen.

“You’ve been watching Kim Shimun’s broadcast all this time?”

Finally, “Even putting off your approval duties?!”

Oliver’s face transitioned to one of utter shock. It was not unreasonable.

‘She’s someone who would finish her paperwork even during the New York outbreak!’

Although the outbreak’s scale wasn’t that big. The fact that an outbreak itself, which had rarely happened after the Galaxy Arena, was significant.

During that time, the atmosphere in the US was extremely tense. It goes without saying that various cults and doomsayers were running rampant.

But even in the midst of such an outbreak stirring up the entire US, his sister, who handled her tasks to perfection, was now pushing aside her work for an Arena broadcast?

“Answer me!”

Oliver shouted. Maybe it had an effect.

“Hey!”

Bang!

Olivia stood up abruptly.

Naturally, “Gasp!”

Oliver reflexively raised his guard as his body remembered, but that was all. No high kick came flying unlike usual. The reason was simple.

“Sis?”

The devil-like sister didn’t rise to punish him.

“Support!!!”

She stood up purely because of the broadcast on her desk screen—Kim Shimun’s broadcast. Confused by his sister’s rare shock, Oliver tilted his head.

‘Support?’

It wasn’t his first or second day watching promising rookies’ broadcasts. Even Olivia, when participating in the Arena, received many supports from fans, didn’t she?

Why was she so surprised?

Approaching his sister’s desk with such thoughts, Oliver then exclaimed,

“Crazy!!”

He uttered words of even greater astonishment.

It was no wonder.

『?? Dimension’s ?????? has supported AP 1,000,000.』

= Are you sure you’re a human being?

The name wasn’t even properly displayed. The support message that appeared was entirely different from anything seen on Earth.

Moreover,

『???? Dimension’s ?? has supported AP 1,000,000.』

= Which dimension are you affiliated with?

『??? Dimension’s ?????? has supported AP 1,000,000.』

= Are you considering transferring to our dimension?

With AP consecutively worth over 10 billion when exchanged.