Genius Regressor Makes Mythic Items

Like the waterfall of a great mountain, booming with an unending torrent of rainbow-colored light, creating one gigantic pillar of light, a figure wreathed in a white glow walked out into the empty air.

At that moment, the lofty Valkyries, who had been staunchly guarding the Ascension Fortress,

Clink!

-We greet the Gatekeeper!

-We greet the Gatekeeper!

All knelt down, respectfully bowing and shouting in military-like precision.

Yet, without even glancing at them,

『Hmm…』

The white figure briefly hummed,

『There you are.』

And soon fixed his gaze on a particular spot. As he turned his body that way,

-We will escort you!

-We will escort you!

The Valkyries quickly soared into the air, Kneeling on both sides, creating an orderly path.

At the unbelievable sight,

“What, what is this…”

“What on earth is happening?”

“What’s going on here?”

The players in the other allied group stood gaping.

It was no wonder.

“The Valkyries are kneeling?”

“Those proud warrior maidens…”

“Unless it’s Odin, who could compel them to kneel?”

“If it was Odin, we’d be dead already. Don’t you know he hates players?”

The Valkyries, otherwise known as the warrior maidens of Asgard, boasted nothing but high pride and honor.

In fact, it was said that they were the crazy women of Asgard, known for throwing their lives away over pointless pride.

And yet, those proud warrior maidens were kneeling to show such respect?

Naturally, beyond the whispers, the players’ gazes fell upon the white figure walking on the path formed by the Valkyries.

When the white figure, wrapped in a glow, reached a certain human player,

『Kim Shimun. Is that correct?』

He halted his astonishing steps.

“Yes.”

When Shimun confirmed,

Whoosh.

The white glow surrounding him scattered into powder.

The slowly revealed figure, towering over two meters, despite the great height, his perfectly proportioned body felt in no way awkward.

『I am Heimdall, the Gatekeeper of Asgard.』

As his face, as if sculpted from light, breathtakingly beautiful, was revealed, the players watching couldn’t help but tilt their heads slightly. The reason was simple.

At the center of his forehead,

Buzz.

A gleaming third eye was emitting a radiant light. With that eye fixed on his forehead, Heimdall glanced at Shimun and his companions.

『Confirmed. I shall personally escort you through the Ascension Fortress.』

He stated in a toneless voice, turning his body back.

Naturally,

“…”

“…”

Not only Go Malsuk,

But also Karlok and Nerelok, who had formed a temporary alliance.

With their mouths agape, they could only watch Heimdall’s figure recede into the distance.

Especially,

“Huh…”

High Orc Karlok couldn’t close his large mouth.

It was no wonder.

‘Heimdall… I knew he wasn’t an ordinary player, but Heimdall is behind him?’

Heimdall.

Gatekeeper and sentinel of Asgard.

For a player of Karlok’s caliber, it was natural to have some knowledge about the constellations.

‘That lethal high-ranked Constellation is his backer…’

Heimdall of Asgard was a Constellation known far and wide in various fields.

And yet here he was,

『What are you all doing?』

Not only personally guiding a mere Diamond Rank player,

『Move quickly.』

But also waiting for him?

However, was this astonishment only for Karlok and other third parties?

The one responsible for summoning Heimdall.

“Let’s go.”

Shimun, like Heimdall, showed no emotional change, only gesturing toward the path formed by the Valkyries.

“Ah, right! Of course.”

Karlok, regaining his senses, glanced uneasily at the seemingly impatient Heimdall.

“I apologize. I didn’t expect a Constellation to descend.”

“I feel the same.”

Hurriedly, he and his brother Nerelok followed behind Shimun. Perhaps from having experienced this human known as Kim Shimun several times,

“Huh, what a showy spectacle.”

Go Malsuk snorted, folding her arms as she followed. Kneeling Valkyries stood lined up, walking through them, Karlok and Nerelok had many questions in their eyes.

Step by step.

Only the sound of footsteps, including those of Heimdall leading the group, could be heard as they headed toward the Ascension Fortress.

The silence continued until,

“Wait!”

A cry broke the silence from below.

But had it gone unheard?

Step by step.

Heimdall walked on with an unchanged expression.

“Stop, please!”

“Hey!”

The players’ desperate voices were unheeded. Their steps towards the Ascension Fortress did not falter.

Finally, “Stop right now!”

Boom!

An intense explosion blocked Heimdall’s path.

But, before discussing whether the path to the Ascension Fortress was guarded by Valkyries, considering who was at the front, the explosion was utterly meaningless.

The one responsible seemed to realize this.

Whoosh.

A birdfolk with red feathers wreathed in flames blocked the path. Only then, did Heimdall throw a glance.

Realizing that the opponent wasn’t an ordinary being, contrary to his earlier drastic measure by resorting to an explosion, “I-I have a question!”

The birdfolk flinched but maintained a poised stance, raising his chin high as he asked.

“It seems you’re an entity of the arena, or perhaps even a Constellation-level being. Why are they being guided so graciously?”

However,

『……』

As Heimdall stood, unwavering, simply watching, the birdfolk continued,

“And what about that system notification just now? At the very least, you owe us an explanation!”

The birdfolk clenched his fists tightly, his red eyes glaring as if to muster confidence.

Supporting his argument, “That’s right!”

“If you’re going to discriminate, at least explain why!”

“Is this Master Rank promotion test a child’s play?”

The players gathered below raised their voices in unison. Of course, some remained silent. The vampires, demons, and other top-rank races formed alliances that stayed out of it.

They whispered among themselves, “Crazy…”

“Yelling at Heimdall?”

“This could get out of hand quickly.”

As the players’ protests grew louder, their faces turned pale.

“Why are you so scared? Isn’t it too much?”

“Obviously it’s a Constellation; that’s why we shouldn’t be afraid.”

“My point exactly. This is the Master Rank promotion test. Wouldn’t there be consequences?”

Some players voiced their thoughts, but that was it.

“…Retreat.”

“Fall back.”

Leaders from alliances comprised of the top-rank races, looking stern, ordered a retreat.

“What, we’re really backing off?”

“We need to understand the reasons to get some clue about the changed pass requirements.”

“Tsk.”

A few grumbled softly, but those given the command quickly withdrew. Unaware of this due to the commotion before them, “Stop just standing there and give us an explanation.”

“Just tell us why. We’ll back off if you do.”

“This is a promotion test. We have a right to know!”

“Show some fairness!”

The players continued to demand answers, exasperation in their voices.

But soon enough,

『Have you finished?』

Heimdall’s three eyes blinked indifferently.

“What, what?”

“What did he just say…?”

Before the bewildered players could respond,

『Then disappear.』

Whoosh.

Players turned into particles and vanished.

Ironically, reflecting off Heimdall’s serene light, the rainbow-colored particles, though once players, were almost too beautiful to seem real.

In an instant, hundreds of players had been reduced to mere particles.

“……”

“……”

An eerie silence fell over the entire area around the Ascension Fortress.

『Let’s go.』

Heimdall resumed walking, his expression unchanged.

*

Heimdall’s sudden appearance aside, Just a blink of an eye and,

-Whoa… holy crap, that was insane.

-What was that technique just now?

If everyone knew what that was, would they be this shocked?

How could he just turn hundreds of people into particles…

The chat was exploding with comments about Heimdall’s overwhelming power, which had instantaneously reduced hundreds of players to particles of light. Furthermore, – Weren’t all those people Master Rank?

– Technically, they were Diamond players challenging for promotion.

– Same difference.

– So, does that mean other Diamond or Master players would also be blinked out by Heimdall?

– Obviously, we’re dealing with a Constellation.

Everyone knew those in the promotion test were top-rank Diamond Rank players. The scene of these top-level players being wiped out with no chance to resist was truly shocking. However,

= Haha… Heimdall, huh?

= I knew he had connections with the constellations, but…

= I never thought that psycho would show up.

Viewers from other dimensions were less surprised by Heimdall’s strength and more intrigued by his relationship with Shimun.

= But looking at Heimdall’s attitude, he doesn’t seem like the patron Constellation.

= Then who is the patron Constellation that made Heimdall descend?

= Is there a special condition in the Ascension Fortress? He did come down using the Bifrost.

= Come to think of it, doesn’t Kim Shimun seem close with the upper-echelon constellations of Olympus?

= Right. He used Kynee and Triaina before.

= Hmm. Olympus and Asgard are supposed to be rivals…

This shifted their focus to Shimun’s ties with Heimdall.

– People from other races, is Heimdall really that powerful?

– Is Shimun close with a lot of high-ranked constellations?

– Any tips on getting in touch with constellations?

Earth viewers, now able to interact with watchers from other races, asked these questions.

= As a high-ranked Constellation, Heimdall is naturally strong, but… he’s more famous for his personality.

= Haven’t you even contacted a Constellation? Is that possible?

= Why bother answering such questions? Just ignore them.

= No tips for a lower-tier species.

Was it due to the nature of the questions? Or perhaps the difference in their races?

Viewers from other dimensions were not forthcoming with answers.

– Damn it! What the hell!

= Damn it? I see, that’s a swear word in your language.

= Truly vulgar, as expected from a lower species.

– You think you’re clean?

= It would be cleaner if we wiped you out. What’s your rank? I’ll deal with you personally.

The chat soon erupted into a showdown between Earth viewers and other races’ viewers, and that was that. Whereas Shimun, who had been watching with keen interest ever since Heimdall had displayed his power,

『All broadcast conversations are muted.』

Activated the arena’s mute function and then asked, “My request was for ‘only us’ to pass through….”

From the start, Shimun had asked Odin to allow him and his companions to pass through the Ascension Fortress. He had paid the price of 20,000 achievement points for this. But now,

“Was it really necessary to wield such power against the other players?”

Even though it was a Constellation’s intervention paid for with points, to wield such power openly?

And against those taking the promotion test—hundreds of players at that?

Surely, there must have been significant consequences.

『Strictly speaking, the answer would be ‘no.’』

Was it a question of genuine concern?

Or was it because he was the reason for his involvement?

『Doing anything outside your request…』

For the first time, Heimdall’s expression shifted from its usual impassivity.

『Especially directly dealing with players, requires a substantial price.』

With a furrowed brow, he replied. Though it was Shimun’s first time seeing Heimdall, he could tell.

『As you said, I consumed quite a bit of karma to deal with those trash.』

What lay in Heimdall’s brow was unmistakable irritation.

Soon after,

『However…』

Trailing off, Heimdall turned his gaze to the still cascading rainbow pillar of the Bifrost. Like the great archangels of the Heavens,

『This situation was orchestrated by none other than Him who sent me here.』

Holy.

『The noble mission…』

Or perhaps, seeing something beyond description, his eyes reflected an almost sacred reverence.

『Could I afford to let it be tainted by the pettiness of mere insects?』

An icy, chilling aura quickly filled his gaze.

Faced with Heimdall’s intense gaze, instead of shuddering, Shimun simply laughed.

“Well, I thought I had paid the price, but it seems I received much more.”

He chuckled softly.

Heimdall, staring at Shimun, then spoke again.

『There’s no need to overthink it.』

He began to speak slowly.

Why was it?

Heimdall’s gaze, that seemed to pierce through everything,

『You stand at the crossroads of many apocalypses, Kim Shimun.』

It felt as if he was seeing something Shimun himself couldn’t see.

However,

『Yet, nothing is visible to my eyes…』

As if something shrouded even Heimdall’s vision, his brow furrowed slightly.

Soon after,

『It signifies that you are of that much value. No wonder even Odin pays attention.』

He muttered words difficult to comprehend,

『Anyway, my role ends here.』

Turning towards the cascading rainbow pillar,

Then,

『Ah, and as per your request to Odin.』

As if remembering something, he raised his glowing hand.

-Don’t worry, lord Heimdall.

-No one else will pass this great fortress.

-No further ascensions will be allowed.

The Valkyries responded in solemn voices.

『All is accomplished. Right?』

Heimdall personally conveyed the answer to Shimun.

In response, “Yes, I’ve confirmed it. But since you have done more than what I requested…”

Nodding his head, Shimun continued,

“I’ll express my gratitude separately. Thank you, Heimdall.”

He replied with his usual smile.

Heimdall remained silent for a moment,

『…then. I await the day of destruction.』

And turned towards the rainbow pillar. Because of this, Shimun couldn’t see it. The slight curve forming at the corner of Heimdall’s previously mechanical-like lips.

『Indeed…』

Just as the light brightened,

With a flash!

Heimdall vanished into the rainbow pillar.

Boom…

The torrent of rainbow light disappeared as if it had been a lie. Shimun watched the spot silently for a while.

“Then Karlok? Just wait a moment.”

Glancing at his companions, he left a remark, snap.

And snapped his fingers promptly.

TL’s Corner:

Too easy.