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

=Are you the only Awakened in your dimension? It’s a dimension where broadcasting is possible. Why are there no viewers?

A series of donations began to pour in. To this, the Earth chat window responded.

-Wow… The class of these aliens is something else.

-The minimum AP is in the millions, lol.

-If you convert it to the current exchange rate, it’s just over 10 billion won…

-Are those guys from a regular Arena? The money they spend is different.

-Probably a dimensional difference too.

Earth’s chat window couldn’t hide their amazement.

『??? Dimension’s ?????? has donated AP 5,000,000.』

=If there are few Awakened, it would be difficult in many ways. Why not come to our dimension instead?

『? Dimension’s ???? has donated AP 7,000,000.』

=No. Come to our dimension. We do not discriminate based on race, only on levels of power.

Particularly because of the low number of viewers, other species, judging that there are few players, gradually increased their donation APs, showering Kim Shimun with scout offers.

-Look at that love call, lol.

-Kim Shimun, who even captivates aliens. Who are you really…?

-Do they also have some form of racial discrimination over there, lol.

-Right. Why do they emphasize racial discrimination so much, lol.

-Didn’t you see the fight during the promotion match? They kept asking about what race he is.

-Literally, they kept asking if he’s from the lowest species.

-All beings, no… all intelligent beings are apparently the same, lol.

But.

“I’m sorry, but I have no intention of changing dimensions right now.”

In the waiting room, checking the donations, Shimun shook his head and replied.

Then.

『? Dimension’s ??? has donated AP 8,000,000.』

=Think again. Our dimension has been progressing with the Arena for over 50 years.

『??? Dimension’s ?????? has donated AP 10,000,000.』

=Only 50 years? Ours has been over 100 years. The growth routes and items are incomparable!

The species from other dimensions, instead of just making donations, began fighting among themselves.

-Wow… they’re burning hundreds of billions just to send fighting donation messages, lol.

-It would be hard to compete with them unless it’s the American Dream or Continental nature.

-I don’t think even they would spend money like that, lol.

-I think Arena experience is more legendary than money.

-Right, 50 years or 100 years is quite a load…

-Then how many Awakened must there be?

-We don’t know. We don’t even know what kind of world other dimensions are… Even with long experience, they might not be much different from us.

-Yeah, you can never be certain. You have to consider multiple hypotheses for things like this.

-Exactly. Look at a place like Insectia, they don’t have advanced science or technology, right?

Even though Earth’s chat window was astonished by the level of donations and their contents.

“I’m sorry. My answer remains unchanged.”

Kim Shimun’s attitude didn’t change. The reason was simple.

‘Changing dimensions means changing my life as a human itself.’

Changing affiliation alone already incurred many penalties, as he well knew from his past life experience. Let alone changing dimension affiliation?

Aside from the system aspects. One had to give up a lot.

‘The progress of Earth and the Arena are fundamentally different.’

While differences exist between dimensions, the majority would have experienced the Arena far longer than Earth, which is just entering its 16th year.

Naturally, elements beneficial for growth, such as Special Arenas and Hidden Pieces, would have been depleted.

And this meant, ‘Earth is like a newly opened server in a game. There’s no need to move to a dimension that’s worn out.’

This constituted a considerable disadvantage regarding growth.

Especially, ‘There’s no other player advancing as far ahead as I am in the newly updated Semi-Arena content.’

For Kim Shimun, who was pioneering in the newly updated Semi-Arena content, this was especially pertinent.

Meanwhile,

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

=You don’t seem to be unaware of the value of my offer, but your refusal is quite firm. May I ask why?

One persistent donor inquired about the reason.

“It’s simple. My dimension currently has Semi-Arena, which means a temporary regular Arena.”

Kim Shimun disclosed the reason without holding back.

Then,

=What, what did you say?!

=A temporary regular Arena?

=Does that mean the dimension’s regular Arena hasn’t fully started yet!

=I see! That’s why the dimension is set as private.

This time, the chat window from other dimensions went wild. It was understandable.

=Wait. So a player from a dimension that doesn’t even have a proper regular Arena yet…

=Unleashed such a massacre?

=Sigh…!

=This can’t be blamed on race. They were all wiped out by a human from a temporary regular Arena.

The power Kim Shimun showcased in the latest promotion match. The gap between that and the title of a temporary regular Arena was too significant.

=So that’s why you refused to change dimensions. Wise decision.

=If you’re this skilled in a dimension with a temporary regular Arena, there’s no need to switch dimensions.

=No wonder. I wondered why a human would challenge the Diamond rank…

=It’s truly astonishing. Hard to believe if I hadn’t watched the Arena.

=So that’s why there were no viewers.

=The chat window was separated from my dimension’s.

=Hmm. So all the information about the regular Arena is censored? For example, things like #@!*?

=Oh? Indeed.

The chat window from other dimensions flooded with messages.

The donors were just as surprised.

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

=So that’s it. It’s not a regular Arena… No wonder my offer was declined.

Reacting similarly to the chat window from other dimensions.

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

=Knowing the circumstances makes me want you even more. I can’t give up.

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

=Same here. I’ve been bored as everything lately has been of the same level. This will be fun for a while.

They burned with even more desire to recruit Kim Shimun. Those already in the regular Arena knew well. Kim Shimun’s refusal showed just how wise it was. Ironically,

‘This isn’t what I wanted…’

Kim Shimun, who had firmly expressed his intention to refuse, found the situation quite bewildering.

“Um… well, everyone. I’ll end the broadcast here.”

Scratching the back of his head, Shimun chose to end the broadcast.

-Ah, no!

-ㅠㅠ! I already miss you!

-Darn…

-Darn!!

-Damn it! Continue the broadcast!

『Manager ‘Black Goat’ has kicked out MyLifeIsBroadcast.』

Among Earth’s viewers,

=Your Diamond promotion is assured. I’m looking forward to your debut match.

=Indeed. With such skills, the debut match must be coming soon?

=I hope you participate in the debut match as part of the regular Arena.

=Our dimension’s promising candidates will also join this debut match. I hope we get matched together.

=Haha! It’s always the lowly species who say things like that without knowing their place.

=Right. Did they not just watch the promotion match and still say that?

=Leave them be. They believe their dimension’s promising candidates are different.

=The one above probably had their species’ candidate in that promotion match? It’s obvious.

Watching the sudden heated discussion among the viewers from other dimensions,

‘They’re just like in my previous life. Endless fighting.’

Kim Shimun quickly ended the broadcast.

*

With a flash of light, Shimun returned to his laboratory.

Without a moment to catch his breath,

『You have successfully cleared the Diamond promotion match.』

『The bound characteristic ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ has received a certain amount of experience points.』

『Your level has increased by 10.』

『The Philosopher’s Stone’s level has increased by 6.』

The promotion rewards appeared. Upon seeing the contents, Shimun let out a smirk.

“More than when I promoted to Platinum.”

During the Platinum promotion, his level had increased by 6, and the Philosopher’s Stone’s level by 4, totaling 10 level-ups.

But was it truly the regular Arena?

‘A total of 16 level-ups…’

The notoriously meager promotion rewards had granted a whopping 16 level-ups.

Of course, item rewards were still not provided, but Kim Shimun felt no regret.

‘The main dish is yet to come.’

The expected rewards were not the promotion rewards.

As if in response,

『You are the first on Earth to complete a ‘promotion match in the regular Arena.’』

『Reward: Achievement Points 5,000.』

『You are the first on Earth to promote to ‘Diamond Rank in the regular Arena.’』

『Reward: Achievement Points 10,000.』

The first-time rewards appeared one after another.

“Yes, this is it.”

Kim Shimun’s face gleamed with satisfaction.

Naturally, ‘A whopping 15,000 achievement points all at once!’

During the promotion match, he had already earned over 10,000 achievement points through the fusion of Ars Magna. But the first-time rewards weren’t done yet.

『You are the first on Earth to receive sponsorship from ‘other species’.』

『Reward: Achievement Points 5,000.』

The sponsorships from other dimensions earlier had granted an additional 5,000 achievement points.

‘That totals 20,000 points?’

20,000 achievement points from one Arena.

Plus, a clean promotion to Diamond.

“Ah… how sweet!”

Kim Shimun slightly shivered, feeling the rush of sweetness coursing through his body.

Soon, “Let’s see. With this, my total achievement points are…”

Kim Shimun checked his total achievement points by opening the status window.

Achievement Points – 61,300.

‘It’s over 60,000 points. Since the cost for 5th level of Heavenly Demon Divine Art is 50,000 points, I should achieve 5th level first.’

5th level of Heavenly Demon Divine Art.

Even though the exemplary 5th technique shown by Go Malsuk a few times was indeed powerful, ‘More than new moves, the additional options from 5th level are quite significant.’

Not only does it increase the overall operational power and impact of the Heavenly Demon Divine Art, from 5th level onwards, new effects are added to the Heavenly Demon Lord’s Supreme Step, on top of its existing suppression power.

‘Then it should also be a great help for the next arena debut.’

Since the next arena is the Diamond Rank debut, there was no need to hesitate.

“First, I’ll invest all the remaining stats into alchemy energy…”

The remaining 10 stat points obtained from this level-up.

By adding it all to the alchemy energy, Shimun confirmed that his base alchemy energy became 314 and closed the status window.

Snap.

He immediately snapped his fingers.

『Insufficient alchemy energy to achieve the desired outcome.』

『To establish the necessary equivalent exchange with the Philosopher’s Stone, 50,000 achievement points are required.』

『Do you accept? (Yes / No)』

The familiar message popped up.

Despite the hefty requirement of 50,000 achievement points,

Kim Shimun chose ‘Yes’ without hesitation and snapped his fingers.

Crackle!

A light intertwined and fiercely emitted a refining spark from his fingertips.

Contrary to the loud effects, the light soon thinned out and gently transformed into a piece of old paper fluttering in the air.

Kim Shimun carefully caught it.

“Philosopher’s Stone.”

He brought it near his chest.

-Ung!

With the clear response of the Philosopher’s Stone,

Swoosh.

It melted into Kim Shimun’s chest.

Whoosh.

Intense demonic energy spread from the energy core centered around the Philosopher’s Stone.

-Oh, come on! They say the divine arts become real towards the end. This is annoyingly complicated!

Was it really that complex?

Kim Shimun, seated in a lotus position, grumbled while neatly interpreting it.

-Oppa. Be careful, it’s not just circuits but a grand meridian that touches blood vessels and muscles as well.

The Philosopher’s Stone’s whisper was conveyed to Kim Shimun.

With eyes closed, Shimun internalized the secrets of the 5th level of Heavenly Demon Divine Art as interpreted by the Philosopher’s Stone.

Soon.

Flash!

Kim Shimun’s previously closed eyes opened, surveying the entire laboratory with his dark, piercing gaze.

『The Constellation Heavenly Demon chuckles, ‘Haha! You haven’t even reached level 200 yet. To already achieve 5th level, that’s impressive.’

He smiles contentedly.』

With the Heavenly Demon’s satisfied reaction, “Phew…”

Kim Shimun took a deep breath and stood up from his seated position. Then, a cheerful voice echoed by his ear.

-Oppa? You should probably control your power a bit.

It was the Philosopher’s Stone in the flask that had approached him.

“Control my power?”

Kim Shimun tilted his head in confusion at the words. But the mystery was soon resolved.

Rrrrrumble.

From small objects to large furniture, everything in the laboratory rattled as if an earthquake had struck.

“Ah.”

Realizing it was his own demonic energy causing the commotion, Shimun said, “Just a moment.”

He closed his eyes, used the Heavenly Demon Divine Art mantra, and calmed his demonic energy.

Then,

Thud.

All the trembling objects abruptly stopped. Fortunately, the cure production line was far enough away, so there was no impact on the production of the cure.

‘Phew. That was close.’

With a sigh of relief, Shimun looked down at his own hands. They were just plain white hands, without activating his Dragonoid form,

Though inside, demonic energy was coursing through his circuits unimpeded.

‘Even being internalized, the energy is this intense… No wonder it was leaking out.’

The demonic energy was being released as naturally as breathing or blinking.

‘Indeed, this is the power of 5th level. I’ll have to get used to it for a while.’

Kim Shimun repeatedly clenched and unclenched his fists, reassured and satisfied as he tamed his demonic energy.

“Now, let’s check the most important thing.”

He opened his inventory.

Without using his hand,

Swoosh.

Ars Theurgia naturally moved into Kim Shimun’s hand.

With that,

『The Constellation Baal murmurs, ‘Hmm…’, in a peculiar tone.』

『The Constellation Ra shows visible unease, asking, ‘Will it be okay? (Right? It will be, right?)’』

『The Constellation Heavenly Demon shrugs, ‘Haven’t those guys been gone for eons?’』

The reactions of the constellations upon seeing Ars Theurgia promptly appeared.

Unlike the reaction when he obtained Ars Getia, ‘Is it a completely different power from Ars Getia? It’s certainly of mythical grade, but…’

Kim Shimun momentarily gazed at Ars Theurgia with a questioning look but then shrugged.

‘Whatever it is, I still need to obtain the original Lemegeton.’

Knowing well the power of Lemegeton shown by Demon King Faust in his previous life,

Kim Shimun brought it to his left eye without hesitation.

Kiiiiing.

Automatically activating his demon eyes, Ars Theurgia dissolved into them like sugar in water without a trace.

Sssss.

Darkness gradually enveloped his field of vision.

Along with it,

-Hey~ I wondered who the impressive guy was, trying to reassemble Lemegeton against Baal…

A mysterious voice, which wasn’t there when he obtained Ars Getia, echoed.

-Was it you?

Kim Shimun’s vision abruptly blacked out.