Chapter 6

God's Nemesis, Regression Chapter 006

6. Unknown Egg

Zap!

In the palm of Shi Xian, a golden lightning bolt, Astrapes, flashed.

When it threatened the egg, the Green Snakes were unable to take any action.

"Move."

Zap!

Trident and sword.

Lifting the two weapons he handled best and was most familiar with, Shi Xian began to sweep through the Green Snakes.

Swish.

Kibisis, which had suddenly appeared, swept up the Green Snakes, including the Hydra, and other items.

It then took out a potion and handed it to Shi Xian.

'Good.'

With his stamina somewhat recovered, Shi Xian placed the egg the Hydra had been guarding inside.

Shi Xian had no intention of destroying it.

The egg the Hydra had been guarding.

Although destroying it was the main quest, the egg itself was also a 'Hidden Piece.'

'While most Hidden Pieces are a gamble... I know what this egg is.'

Hidden Piece (Hidden piece).

A special reward given when hidden conditions are met during each calamity.

This was what Shi Xian was after.

"Screeeech!"

"Shriiiik!"

Realizing their egg was gone, the Green Snakes charged at Shi Xian again.

But they didn't know.

This was what Shi Xian truly wanted.

Shi Xian's level was 15. All his stats had increased by 1, and his health and mana were fully restored by the potion.

Of course, the mental fatigue accumulated from the battle was considerable.

But after enduring great hardships for a long time and reaching the pinnacle of players,

and being strong enough to challenge a god, this level of fatigue was nothing to Shi Xian.

"Let's go."

Zap!

With the golden lightning bolt in his hand glowing,

Shi Xian followed the arrow pointed by the 'Polaris Remnant.'

'Good.'

Exiting the snake pit that had appeared in Olympic Park,

Shi Xian smiled.

Thanks to killing numerous Green Snakes and the Hydra, his level had increased significantly,

and the proficiency of Astrapes and Kibisis had also risen considerably.

'But this is the best part.'

Shi Xian smiled as he took the egg out of Kibisis.

#The egg of something the Hydra was guarding. It is currently preparing to hatch.

▶?? Item

*When the hatching rate reaches 100%, an 'unknown something' will hatch.

*What is born depends on the type of food given.

Zzzzz...

The unknown egg emitted a purple light.

"Behave."

Zap!

Using Astrapes to shock it,

the unknown egg trembled and then slumped.

'If this were before the regression, I wouldn't have imagined it.'

The second calamity, the Green Snakes.

They create dozens of 'snake pits' in each region.

Among these pits, the largest one houses the hidden boss, the Hydra,

and the 'unknown egg' the Hydra guards is different from ordinary eggs.

The unknown egg truly contains an 'unknown something.'

What is born depends on what food is given.

'Now... probably only Tsuki can do it besides me.'

Tsuki, the Moon Priestess, one of Shi Xian's companions.

Before the regression, she was the only player in the world who reached the unknown egg during the second calamity, didn't destroy it, and carefully raised it until it hatched.

The monster she hatched was a 'Kumiho.'

A fox with nine tails, capable of using various spells, magic, and rituals, it was a useful pet.

It was obedient, strong, and, above all, cute, and Shi Xian had often envied her for it.

'Well, the one I want is a bit different.'

Shi Xian doesn't have the powerful taming characteristics and skills that Tsuki has.

But Shi Xian has 'information.'

"Grow well."

Crack!

As if responding to Shi Xian's words, the unknown egg split open in the middle.

There were still 18 hours left.

And Shi Xian had no intention of just standing by.

'There are dozens of snake pits in the second calamity.'

Shi Xian smiled.

'Just because I got a Hidden Piece doesn't mean I have to give up the main quest.'

This time, the main quest, [Snake Pit], has no penalty for failure.

So most players didn't bother entering the snake pits where many Green Snakes gathered.

There was no need to take unnecessary risks.

They would either kill a few Green Snakes in groups and hide,

or hide until the second calamity passed.

Before the regression, Shi Xian was the former.

His level was 5, and his only item was a D-grade Excalibur.

'But now it's different.'

In Shi Xian's hand was Zeus's lightning bolt.

Around his shoulder, Hera's magic bag flew freely.

And his level was more than three times what it was then.

Moreover, he had 'experience,' something that couldn't be bought with money.

There was nothing to fear now.

"Let's go."

With that, Shi Xian moved.

There were still dozens of snake pits left in Songpa District.

Zap!

"Screeeech!"

"Shriiiik!"

With the golden lightning, numerous Green Snakes burst into flames.

Even the largest snake pit and the Hydra couldn't stop Shi Xian.

It was impossible for the other Green Snakes to stop him.

Occasionally, there were Green Snakes with massive bodies, but they turned into ashes with Astrapes.

"Thank you."

"You are...?"

By sweeping away the Green Snakes, Shi Xian saved many players.

Each of them would later become troops and soldiers to fight against the calamities.

It was also beneficial for Shi Xian.

And so,

the second calamity ended.

'Good.'

Crack.

"Screeeech!"

"Shriiiik!"

Cracks appeared on the ground, and an unknown force pulled the Green Snakes away.

The calamity was over, and they were returning to their original world.

...

...

Many gods approached Shi Xian again.

'Ares isn't here. Did his parents take all his items?'

Seeing no Olympian gods, it was clear they were keeping an eye on Shi Xian.

Instead, many gods from Asgard approached him.

"I don't want a contract."

Smirk.

"Stop being so annoying."

Being chosen by a god and entering a contract?

It was the greatest honor for players.

They would gain great power and a guarantee of their life.

But Shi Xian found the gods ridiculous and snorted.

"Go away."

The gods who had extended their hands turned back.

Shi Xian was the MVP of this calamity.

It was well-deserved.

In other regions, he wouldn't have encountered the Hydra, and he had destroyed several of the main quest's eggs.

#Reward for the MVP of the Second Calamity.

▶Consumable Item

▶Effect

When used, you can obtain a B-grade or lower item from the shop.

#Reward for the MVP of the Second Calamity.

#The demon Shi Xian, who killed the Hydra, became a calamity-like existence among the Green Snakes.

▶Material Item (Inner Core)

▶Effect

*Using special skills or methods can increase resistance to poison.

*Destroying the core releases a poisonous fog.

This time, there were two MVP rewards.

A very useful item, a B-grade item exchange voucher, and a Poison Core.

'B-grade item...'

Muttering, Shi Xian examined the Poison Core beside him.

Poison Core (毒丹).

Literally, it is a core made from the neurotoxins of Green Snakes.

Using appropriate skills or methods can yield better effects.

'This has its uses.'

Shi Xian didn't have skills or methods to handle poison.

But there was a use for this core.

'Got all the rewards.'

Shi Xian smiled.

Now that he had all the rewards, it was time to maximize their use.

"Kibisis."

Swish.

Kibisis appeared.

At the same time, numerous items inside it spilled out.

Swords, axes, spears, armor, etc.

They were items used by already dead players and goblins.

The most important point was that

most of these items were made of 'iron.'

"Eat."

At Shi Xian's command, the unknown egg opened its center.

Crack!

...

The unknown egg instantly devoured the iron.

At the moment Kibisis expelled the items,

Kibisis was promoted to D-grade.

'Should have done this earlier.'

It was actually later than Shi Xian had expected.

But it didn't matter.

The fact that it was promoted was important.

Of course, even at E-grade, Kibisis was excellent for providing infinite inventory space.

But its true potential began at D-grade.

...

▶Special Effect of D-grade

Kibisis absorbs material items and retains their effects.

The proficiency of Kibisis increases during the absorption process.

The special effect of Kibisis at D-grade.

In simple terms, it absorbs material items and increases proficiency.

With it, there was no need to process numerous material items or use them as materials to create new things.

Proficiency could also be significantly increased.

The reason Shi Xian quickly chose Kibisis.

It was more efficient to get Kibisis early compared to other items,

and its growth rate was also fast.

"Kibisis."

Swish?

"Swallow."

Kibisis immediately opened another mouth and swallowed the Poison Core.

And Shi Xian.

Smirk.

Smiled as he looked at the material items he had collected.

The mana stones that occasionally dropped from goblins and Green Snakes.

The golden scales he obtained from the Hydra.

If Kibisis could digest all of them, it was unimaginable how powerful it would become.