Chapter 9

God's Nemesis, Regression 009

9. Hill

Swish.

After confirming that Kibisis had neatly arranged and placed the bodies of the Programman Maninjang and Kakori, Shiyan emerged from the Han River.

It was possible because the duration of the gill plant's effect was still remaining.

"Hey, over there."

"By any chance, what is your name..."

"Is that lightning a skill?"

"What is that thing that blooms like a flower and swallows items?"

Numerous players swarmed around Shiyan.

Most of them expressed their gratitude, but some were coveting the items and skills Shiyan possessed.

"Please step aside."

Flash!

But that was only for a moment.

When Shiyan created a spear shape with Astrapae, all the players fell silent.

A golden spear made entirely of lightning.

The players knew how powerful and dangerous it was.

"Let's go to sleep."

Shiyan didn't want to get entangled with people just yet.

Becoming stronger as quickly as possible.

That was what mattered.

Thud, thud.

He headed for an amusement park.

A collapsed amusement park.

There was a rumor that the ghosts of dead players appeared here every night, so no one came.

"Huff..."

Shiyan sighed.

'Somehow, shaking off people is harder than dealing with demons.'

Thud.

After taking out a little food from Kibisis and eating it.

Squish.

Shiyan took out Astrapae again.

Since the disaster had ended early, there were still 18 hours left in the day.

'Now, I'll raise this guy's proficiency to the maximum and promote him to C-rank.'

In Shiyan's hand,

Astrapae began to glow again.

The flashing Astrapae.

Kibisis, which absorbed items and changed color and shape constantly, was now emitting a grayish light.

Shiyan stroked them from time to time.

Just then, Kibisis absorbed a material item.

Kibisis's proficiency level is 8, and his mana increased by 10.

The remaining mana stones and turbid jade were given to the unknown egg to swallow, so there were no more material items for Kibisis to absorb.

Astrapae has been promoted to C-rank.

It was thanks to the extensive use during the third disaster.

...

▶Wearing Effect

▶C-rank Special Effect

Astrapae can transform into any form of item.

Astrapae can be imbued into other items or skills.

Astrapae can absorb other lightning to increase proficiency and power.

'Astrapae starts at C-rank.'

If Kibisis's true potential starts at D-rank, then Astrapae starts at C-rank.

First, it can transform into 'any form of item,' making it a perfect intangible lightning.

It can also be imbued into all items, allowing for a much broader application.

'But the most important thing is that it can absorb other lightning. That's the big deal.'

Before the regression,

Shiyan had obtained Astrapae as his ninth item.

Since he got it late, he only managed to reach C-rank at the very end.

'But it's fortunate to know it has such effects.'

Before the regression,

Shiyan studied and researched these guys to fight against the gods.

Due to his traits, he could obtain various items, so he had a lot of information.

'Now, I move most efficiently and effectively.'

Squish.

After looking at Astrapae, which had become even stronger and was imbued in his entire body, Shiyan opened his status window.

Level: 31

Class: X

Title: Goblin Slayer (S)

Glorious Arsenal of the God (EX)

(Remaining Stats: 0)

Level 31.

It was an insane level.

Especially considering that after level 30, experience points are hard to come by, reaching one more level was a significant achievement.

All stats were now in the double digits.

With intelligence stats exceeding 10, D-rank magic skills could be learned.

'The reward for Maninjang was good.'

Level 30.

A realm where one can say they have completely shed the newbie status, and it is an important turning point for players.

First, at level 30, you can receive a class change quest to obtain a class.

Class (Class).

Commonly known as warrior, knight, mage, priest, etc.

Players can change to the desired class and determine their direction.

'Class...'

Muttering this, Shiyan surveyed the overall situation.

...

(You can obtain 2 unique items of the god.)

Current hatching rate: 40.12%

'Using traits, I can obtain two unique items of the god, and now I can also get a class.'

Muttering this, Shiyan reviewed his future plans.

'But there's no need to get them right away.'

A long-term plan he had been setting up.

All the prerequisites for executing this plan were in place.

Astrapae had reached C-rank.

He had obtained the hidden piece, the unknown egg.

He had reached level 30 and could obtain two unique items.

Moreover, he could undertake the 'class change quest' to obtain a class.

'Now, there's only one thing left.'

Shiyan looked up at the sky.

'Just waiting for the area integration.'

To obtain the next unique items at the perfect timing,

The current Songpa District and Gangdong District needed to be integrated.

'There's that guy in Gangdong District.'

Squish.

The hazy barrier surrounding Songpa District disappeared,

And a more distant area came into view.

As shown on the hologram window, part of Seoul had been integrated.

"Are you done eating?"

Crunch!

In response to Shiyan's question, the unknown egg, which had been diligently consuming the amusement park rides, opened its middle part.

Gray smoke was coming out, indicating it was still absorbing the 'turbid jade.'

"Let's go now."

Seeing this, Shiyan moved his steps.

His destination was Cheonho Station.

A place on the border of Songpa District and Gangdong District,

And a place he had to visit to sweep up the 'rewards' he aimed for.

"Come here! Over here!"

"Food is prepared!"

"Those who are injured, come first."

"Come to Gangdong District! We have a place for you to rest."

In Seoul's Songpa District,

Relief efforts were in full swing.

Paladins in white armor with crosses engraved on them managed the order of the players,

And believers distributed food.

Priests in white robes used 'heal' skills or distributed potions to treat people,

And soldiers carried the injured non-stop.

The people in white attire were a force known as 'Hill,' a guild.

It started in Gangdong District and was a religious group that helped the injured.

"Is this Hill now helping not only Gangdong District but also Songpa District and Gwangjin District?"

"That's really impressive."

"Still, that person was even more impressive..."

"Right."

"Who is that person?"

And in this Hill,

A 'rumor' was circulating.

"Yeah, that person! Shiyan."

"Who is Shiyan?"

"Don't you know Shiyan?"

"Well, he was the MVP of Songpa District."

"Right! There's a monster who won MVP three times in a row."

"Right. He even massacred the difficult Programman alone."

"The disaster ended early, too!"

"Right, he caught a Programman as big as an apartment building in the Han River and ended the disaster early."

Pfft.

The people of Hill and players from Gangdong District shook their heads, thinking it was unbelievable.

"Is there a Programman as big as an apartment building?"

"That's a bit exaggerated."

"The disaster ended early? I've never heard of such a thing."

"Really! These people..."

"So, who is Shiyan?"

"There is! The guy who uses golden lightning."

"Seems to have a bad temper."

"Right. He just kills anyone who gets in his way."

"But it's true that many demons died because of him."

Player Shiyan.

Rumors about him were a mix of truth, exaggeration, and falsehood.

"Is he a high school girl?"

"No, he was a part-time worker at an amusement park."

"No, he was a model."

The existence of 'Shiyan,' whose rumors were rampant,

Was spreading not only in Songpa District but also in Gangdong District and Gwangjin District.

"Well, regardless of other things, this is certain."

People said in unison.

"Whether he's the MVP of another area or not, the current strongest player is that guy."

Near Cheonho Station.

A faintly visible huge department store.

A white vision in the shape of a scale floated above it like a halo.

And in front of it,

A young man with red lips, who looked like a high school student, was standing.

"How did you get here?"

"What's the matter?"

White T-shirt and tracksuit.

Since this attire was not suitable for such a sacred place,

The white-armored soldiers guarding the place initially blocked him.

"I came here to seek refuge."

"Oh, is that so?"

"If so, please come in."

But with just one word from Shiyan,

The soldiers immediately made way.

In Hill, there was a strict rule:

People who came to believe in 'Father' were never blocked.

'Oh.'

Shiyan, entering the department store, was inwardly impressed.

'At this timing, to have such a facility... Eden must be giving a lot of support.'

It was impressive.

The original display area was gone,

And there were angel statues and fountains that looked like they belonged in the Middle Ages.

Holy water, or sanctified water, flowed from the fountain.

'How many points is all this worth?'

Muttering this, Shiyan walked up the white stairs that had replaced the escalator.

Following the soldiers' guidance, Shiyan reached the top floor.

Following the soldiers' guidance, Shiyan reached the top floor.

When he arrived,

"We'll go this far."

"From here on, it's the high priests' rooms."

"Good luck."

Shiyan, pretending to be good, opened the door blocking the top floor.

White walls with gold patterns and art pieces.

'Eden and similar worlds are giving a lot of support.'

The ability to set up such facilities in just a short time after the third disaster was solely due to the support of 'Eden.'

Their philosophy was that a