Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Would this be what it looks like if all the greenery in Shimdrasil’s realm were erased?

Dark but vast earth spread out.

Flash.

Various species began to appear.

『The Diamond Rank Debut Match is starting.』

『The event for this debut match is the Dungeon Offense and Defense, with 2,000 participants.』

『When all participants are visible, the arena will begin.』

In front of them, notices were displayed in their respective languages.

“Dungeon Offense and Defense, huh.”

Shimun, also matched into the debut arena, confirmed the notification.

‘Is this because it’s integrated into the regular arena? A Dungeon Offense and Defense as the debut match.’

Dungeon Offense and Defense.

In his past life on Earth, this event only appeared after the official arena had started.

Reflecting this sentiment,

-A Dungeon Offense and Defense?

-What kind of event is that?

-Never seen it before.

-This isn’t an event we have on Earth.

-Yep, I just checked the Alliance website. No mention of it.

Earth’s chat channels were filled with questions.

In contrast,

=Oh? Despite being a Diamond Rank Debut Match, who would have expected a Dungeon Offense and Defense?

=The level of participants in this debut match must be quite high.

=Of course, considering the raw power of this Kim Shimun.

=Indeed. His strength is hardly what you’d expect from a human.

=Is he really that impressive?

=You must have missed the last broadcast. Watch this one.

Chat channels from other dimensions expressed a calm familiarity with the Dungeon Offense and Defense.

At that moment,

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 15,000,000 Viewers’.』

『You gain 15,000 Achievement Points.』

A reward notification for the achievement appeared before Shimun.

15,000 achievement points on their own were significant.

For a player who had just been promoted to Diamond, this was a substantial viewer count.

‘So I’ve finally surpassed 15 million viewers, huh.’

Having seen viewership numbers reach the high 14 millions during his previous promotion match, Shimun felt relatively unimpressed by the figure.

‘Had it not been for the Russian Guild War issue, I would have surpassed this count long ago.’

He was more interested in the 15,000 achievement points reward.

But then,

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 18,000,000 Viewers’.』

『You gain 18,000 Achievement Points.』

“What?”

Another reward notification appeared, changing the narrative.

‘When did it reach 18 million…’

An additional 3 million viewers had joined swiftly.

Shimun blinked in surprise and quickly checked the current viewer count.

Precisely,

He tried to check it.

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 20,000,000 Viewers’.』

“What?!”

In that brief moment, the viewership had surpassed 20 million.

And then,

‘20 million viewers? Wait. If that’s the case…’

Shimun’s gaze fell beneath the 20 million achievement notification.

The reason was simple.

‘The method of achievement rewards changes, doesn’t it?’

Achievments.

While their rewards were usually provided in achievement points,

long-term achievements, such as those based on viewership, would have their rewards changed at specific intervals.

And in the case of viewership achievements,

‘If I recall correctly… it changes to achievement merits?’

Instead of achievement points, achievement merits would be awarded.

Proving this,

『You have surpassed the threshold of this achievement.』

『The reward is now converted from ‘Achievement Points’ to ‘You have acquired the achievement Merits’.』

『You gain 20,000 You have acquired the achievement Merits.』

It notified Shimun that the rewards had been converted to achievement merits.

‘As expected.’

Shimun nodded, feeling slightly disappointed.

‘Even Shihyuk and Mal Sook found this change quite agreeable. Top players in my previous life also welcomed this shift.’

On Earth, where the official arena had yet to start, the only use for achievement points was the achievement shop. However, in this early stage, where the official arena hadn’t begun…

The primary uses for achievement points right now are for face-saving guarantees or guild-related options. And unless one is a guildmaster, the guild-related options are useless, limiting the utility to buying face-saving guarantees.

Naturally, compared to those achievement points,

‘You have acquired the achievement merits enhance the quality of items available in the achievement shop.’

You have acquired the achievement merits upgrade the otherwise useless achievement shop, making them much more valuable.

Even players referred to as “abyss” bronze and silver ranks (in the lowest ranks) would find their achievement points piling up like junk.

For Shimun, focusing more on power, this situation was a bit unfortunate,

‘Well, it’s limited to viewership achievements. I can earn other achievements, so improving the achievement shop is good in the long run.’

Looking to the future, gaining achievement merits—leading to a better achievement shop—was more beneficial than just accumulating achievement points.

And so,

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 25,000,000 Viewers’.』

『You gain 25,000 You have acquired the achievement Merits.』

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 28,000,000 Viewers’.』

『You gain 28,000 You have acquired the achievement Merits.』

Any lingering regret was quickly swept away.

“What the….?”

You have acquired the achievement notifications for surpassing viewership numbers flooded in like a storm.

The skyrocketing viewer count only began to slow down

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 58,000,000 Viewers’.』

『You gain 58,000 You have acquired the achievement Merits.』

at 58 million viewers.

『Currently watched by 58,814,275.』

『Currently watched by 58,987,327.』

『Currently watched by 59,627,250.』

『You have acquired the achievement milestone ‘Surpass 60,000,000 Viewers’.』

『You gain 60,000 You have acquired the achievement Merits.』

Finally, the increase stopped around 60 million viewers.

Naturally,

-Is this Kim Shimun’s broadcast?

-It… is overwhelming! lol!

-Je suis venu voir l’émissi… It’s too much!

-翻译されませ…다. Why is this happening?

-The chat is too crazy. Dizzying!

-My God! Please bring some order to the chat!

Shimun’s chat was in utter chaos.

-What are they saying? lol

-The chat is broken lol

-Arenea can’t keep up!

-It’s because too many people are logging in at once lol

-This despite TWC broadcasting it… incredible.

-There’s a charm to personal broadcasts though lol

Probably due to the massive influx of viewers in such a short time, the chat couldn’t even translate messages properly, turning into a vortex of confusion.

“Everyone, sorry, but I’ll have to turn on heavy slow mode.”

Shimun hurriedly opened Arenea and increased the slow mode settings.

Thankfully, it worked.

-Perfect!

-Finally some order!

-Now the chat is functioning properly.

The chat quickly returned to order.

Then,

『You have reached a significant threshold in achievement merits.』

『The item ‘Strength Stat +1’ is now available in the Achievement Shop.』

One secret of high-ranked players like Shihyuk and Mal Sook in his past life had been revealed: stat sales had been unlocked.

However,

『You are not a player affiliated with an official arena dimension.』

『The item ‘Strength Stat +1’ is already available in the Achievement Shop.』

Due to the previous Faerie Dragon birth event, Shimun had already unlocked stat sales.

The system paused for a moment,

『You have received privileges through rightful achievements.』

『The growth stage of the Achievement Shop will be accelerated by one stage for Player Kim Shimun.』

『The item ‘Agility Stat +1’ has been added to the Achievement Shop.』

and confirmed the addition of the next stage: Agility Stat +1.

Seeing the message, Shimun nodded in satisfaction.

‘Agility is the stat that unlocks after strength.’

Thus, the system had indeed applied the rule of accelerating the shop’s growth stage by one.

Shimun immediately checked the achievement shop.

『Achievement Shop』

Guild Member Expansion – 12,000p

Inventory Expansion – 500p

Face-Saving Guarantee – 1,000p (0/1)

Strength Stat +1 – 1,000p

Agility Stat +1 – 1,000p

Random Stat +1 – 5,000p

Shimun’s gaze fell on the face-saving guarantee.

‘That’s probably the highest item available to current Earth players.’

However, below it, the three stat sales were options only available to Shimun himself on Earth.

‘Strength, Agility, and Stamina don’t hold much significance for me, and spending a thousand points for just +1 is a waste, so I’ll skip those.’

Since he wasn’t entirely a combat class and had skills in body crafting and dragonology, the basic physical stats held little significance for him.

Therefore,

‘Though 5,000 points is steep, the Random Stat +1 option is very appealing.’

Despite the high cost,

the potential to increase alchemy energy through the Random Stat +1 option was very attractive.

“Wait a minute.”

Shimun furrowed his brow.

For a different reason.

‘But what happens if I get a different stat instead of alchemy energy?’

The Galaxy Arena wasn’t naive.

With the label of “random stat” and no further explanation, there was a high probability that it could include any stat available in the Galaxy Arena.

‘Can I specifically aim for alchemy energy there?’

It would likely be challenging.

Indeed, under ordinary circumstances, it would be tough.

‘This is… intriguing.’

Just earlier, he had gained 33,000 points from viewership milestones, right?

Licking his lips, Shimun quickly glanced around.

“Grrr. The map isn’t determined yet?”

“Tch! It’s boring as hell when all we can do is move around.”

“Tell me about it. Otherwise, I would have dealt with a dimwit like you already.”

“Crazy fool! When the arena starts, be on defense. I’ll hunt you down.”

“Hah! Make sure you choose a defensive position yourself then!”

Various species were killing time in their own ways.

Even by rough estimate,

‘There are a bit over a thousand.’

Meaning it would take some time to match them all.

‘Though it’s a bit costly, I can only find out by trying it myself. Should I give it a go?’

Using the interim to test the Random Stat +1 wasn’t a bad idea.

Shimun immediately purchased the Random Stat +1.

『You have purchased Random Stat +1.』

『5,000 Achievement Points have been deducted.』

Along with the floating message,

Dr-r-r-r-r-r.

A sound similar to rolling dice echoed.

Soon,

『Congratulations! You have acquired the rare stat Deception +1.』

A congratulatory message appeared.

Although it wasn’t alchemy energy,

‘Deception is an associated stat of alchemy energy!’

Deception was the third associated stat of alchemy energy.

‘So what happens now?’

Answering his question,

『Deception is an associated stat of alchemy energy.』

『It is converted to alchemy energy, increasing alchemy energy by 1.』

The +1 Deception was converted to +1 alchemy energy.

Upon this realization,

“No way!”

Shimun couldn’t help but exclaim out loud.

After all,

‘Associated stats are usually applied at half value. Are they really converting it 1:1?’

Associated stats were typically applied as half the value of the primary stat.

Given how the Galaxy Arena usually operated, he never expected them to grant a clean +1 conversion.

‘Is it because the cost is 5,000 points?’

That explanation made sense.

5,000 points were equivalent to the cost of transmuting in Ars Magna previously.

After all,

‘If associated stats are converted at a 1:1 ratio…’

Magic power, Dragon Force, deception, spirit energy.

For someone like Shimun who possesses a wide range of boundaries, the randomness is significantly reduced.

Not to mention, provided it works,

‘Could it potentially include the mythic stat, instrument?’

Given that the system recognized and tracked the instrument stat.

In such a case,

‘I’d be getting benefit five times more than others!’

Shimun’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

‘I absolutely have to do this!’

Without hesitation, Shimun purchased another ‘Random Stat +1’.

『You have purchased Random Stat +1.』

『5,000 Achievement Points have been deducted.』

Dr-r-r-r-r.

Once again, the sound of rolling dice echoed.

Then,

『Congratulations! You have acquired the rare stat, combat Aura +1.』

『You do not possess Combat Aura.』

『The acquired stat Combat Aura +1 is nullified.』

A string of disheartening messages appeared.

“No!!!”

Shimun immediately grabbed his head with both hands and screamed in despair.

And, as always,

『All participants have been matched.』

『The region is ‘Deep Location’ in the Dimension Demon Realm.』

『A Dungeon Offense and Defense match.』

『Select your position. (Offense / Defense)』

the Galaxy Arena continued its role emotionlessly.

—

『You have been assigned to the Offensive Position.』

『Due to the majority selecting this position, you have only one opportunity to enter the dungeon.』

『Break through the dungeon protected by Defense Position players and destroy the core of the dungeon.』

Messages appeared in quick succession.

A muscular man with green skin towering over 3 meters.

“Haha! The future great warrior of the Bloody Skeleton Tribe, Kuritz, is heading out!”

The orc Kuritz forcefully kicked open the dungeon door before him and entered.

“Who… who dares to face this Kuritz and his combat aura!”

His enthusiastic declaration was abruptly cut off.

It was no wonder.

‘What… what’s this? Why is there no setup at all?’

Dungeon Offense and Defense match.

As per its name, players in the defensive position could rearrange their dungeon layout to some extent.

‘There’s nothing…?’

The dungeon he entered was an empty plain with not even the basic settings. And at its center, “Combat aura…?”

A being barely 2 meters tall, with a fragile appearance that looked like its skin would tear at the slightest touch, was muttering incoherently to itself, standing there in a daze.

“Combat aura…? Combat aura… my 5,000 points…”

Kuritz recognized what that being was.

“A human? A human is participating in the Diamond Debut Match?”

However, Kuritz couldn’t continue his thoughts further.

For a simple reason.

Crack.

The human’s body twisted and grew rapidly.

And then, with a scream that even startled the future great warrior candidate, Kuritz’s vision went dark.

“My 5,000 pooooints!!”

‘Fast, too fast…’

Crunch!!

TL’s Corner:

What happened to Shimun’s 5,000 Achievement Points??