I Became an Illegal Cheat User

33 – Ways to Make Money (1)

Yeah, I admit it.

I took too much.

But I’ll admit it only, not that I think I was wrong.

It’s natural for academy students to take the academy’s supplies.

And among the academy’s firearm users, there are only me and Lee Seo-yeon.

No, Lee Seo-yeon has no interest in anything other than handguns, so I’m the only one using firearm supplies.

So, isn’t it fine if I use up all the firearm supplies?

“Honestly, it’s malicious overstock, isn’t it? Who else is going to use it besides me?”

So, I’m not in the wrong.

Since I’m not, I’ll ask the staff.

Why did they summon me?

Is not filling the firearm supplies a form of discrimination?

With the thought of asking, I went to the supply room.

Approaching the staff member in charge of class 1-A supplies.

“I’m truly sorry!”

I apologized abruptly.

And rightly so, as the staff member embodied exhaustion.

Disheveled hair and dark circles under the eyes.

The desk filled with energy drinks.

I acknowledged my mistake.

No, it’s not just acknowledgment; my fault was undeniable.

“…Who are you?”

The busy staff member, looking at me with a bewildered expression, asked.

To him, I bowed again and said, showing my respect.

“I’m Lee Yujin from class 1-A. You were looking for me…”

“Ah, Yujin, the student from class 1-A.”

Only then did he realize who I was, stumbling as he stood up from his desk.

Then, extending his hand towards me – not for a handshake but more like an introduction – he said.

“Nice to meet you, Yujin. I’m Baek Youngwoo, working in the supply department.”

“Ah, yes! Nice to meet you too.”

His warm and friendly attitude, introducing himself as Baek Youngwoo and offering a handshake, was somewhat perplexing.

Seeing the handwriting on the A4 paper I left behind fluttering, I thought he was angry, but…

“Would you like a drink? We only have energy drinks, but the new product that came out this time is quite tasty.”

Whether I was confused or not, Baek Youngwoo took out an energy drink from the mini-fridge under the desk, offering it to me.

“No, thank you…”

“Really? Well then, pardon me, but I’ll have one. I’m quite sleepy right now.”

While saying this, Baek Youngwoo grabbed a can and started drinking the energy drink right there.

The sound of gulping lasted only a moment.

“…Hmm, it’s indeed delicious.”

Baek Youngwoo, having quickly finished 500ml, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and smiled satisfactorily.

And whether it was the effect of the energy drink or not, a hint of fatigue on his face seemed to slightly, just slightly, fade away.

However, is that alone sufficient?” Baek Young-woo said, smiling at me.

“Thank you for waiting, student Lee Yujin. Now, before we get into the main topic.”

Baek Young-woo picked up a card key from the desk and tucked it into his pants pocket.

“I have a place to go. Let’s talk on the way.”

With those words, Baek Young-woo turned around and started walking somewhere.

I followed him with a puzzled expression.

“I heard you were dragged into the world yesterday. Is your body okay?”

“Oh, yes. I’m fine.”

“That’s a relief.”

Adding that, Baek Young-woo said, “Did you use the supplies well?”

“Um…, yes…, I used them well.”

I almost got caught off guard by the sudden question.

Despite my reaction, Baek Young-woo just nodded, saying, “I’m glad you used them well.”

That was his final remark.

“……”

“……”

Silence flowed.

All that could be heard now were footsteps.

Thud, thud.

The sound of two pairs of feet walking down the corridor.

“Well, let’s talk as we go.”

I was grateful that he didn’t scold me for using up all the supplies, but it was beyond awkward and uncomfortable for him to take me somewhere without a word.

However, that discomfort was momentary.

“We’re here.”

Baek Young-woo stopped in front of a door.

“Where is this…?”

“It’s the firearms supply warehouse.”

As if to support his words, the door had ‘Firearm’ written on it.

Baek Young-woo took out the card he had put in his pocket and held it up to the keypad next to the door.

With the sound of the lock being released, the door automatically opened.

“Now, let’s go inside.”

Saying so, Baek Yeong-woo stepped inside briskly.

“….”

I didn’t know why he had brought me here, but I obediently followed him inside.

Then, light entered the dark interior.

“….Huh.”

I could see an enormous amount of firearms supplies piled up to the point that it made my tongue go slack.

“Is it okay here? If there’s an explosion, it feels like the academy will disappear.”

“It’s fine. The entire academy, as well as this warehouse, is equipped with defense magic and enhanced durability magic, so even if all the explosives here were to explode, it wouldn’t be a problem.”

After saying so, he suddenly extended a keycard to me.

“…Why is this?”

“Ji Yoo-jin, as you can see, I’m an ordinary person, not a superhuman.”

“What?”

All of a sudden?

I asked with a bewildered face, but Baek Yeong-woo continued speaking.

“So I can’t use magic.”

“….”

“Without magic, I can’t use artifacts either. For example, something like a spatial ring or a necklace.”

…Why is he building this up to say something?

Could it be that he wants to say it’s difficult to move the firearms supplies?

“That’s why what I want to say is… it’s difficult to move the supplies.”

…I had a feeling, but it’s true.

But… looking at Baek Yeong-woo’s physique, it’s understandable.

He’s not a superhuman and he doesn’t have any strength in his thin body like a zombie.

Still, there should be means of transportation or staff to help.

When I asked him, Baek Yeong-woo answered with a disappointed and sad expression on his face.

“When you visited the supply division earlier, were there many people?”

Were there many people?

“No, not really…”

Ah.

“Yeah. They’re gone.”

Was it like that?

I looked at Baek Youngwoo with sympathetic eyes.

Then, he let out a short sigh and spoke.

“Yes, they all went on business trips and vacations.”

So, that’s why he’s in this zombie-like state.

It wasn’t just my imagination making him look like a sack of potatoes.

“And even though there’s transportation available, as I mentioned earlier, there’s no one to help me move it alone.”

Makes sense.

Having a means of transportation is useless if there’s no one to move the stuff.

This is not so different, even in a modern fantasy world.

“So, will you personally receive it for the time being?”

While saying that, Baek Youngwoo handed me the card key.

I nodded and accepted the card key.

It’s better this way for me.

I can take whatever I want without being watched(?).

Still, just to be sure, I should ask.

“Can I take as much supplies as I want?”

“As long as you’re not selling them outside, feel free to take as much as you want.”

I chuckled at that assurance.

“Thank you. As a token of appreciation, I’ll show you a little magic.”

“Oh, you can perform magic too?”

Yes, I can.

Do you know about the inventory?

It’s like a bottomless bag that goes on forever…

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“I’ve seen many warehouses being emptied, but it’s the first time I’ve seen the weapons and supplies warehouse empty.”

“Can I take as much next time too?” “Yes, it doesn’t matter, but there won’t be any weapon supplies for a while. It’s not like they instantly come out when you request them from the production department.”

“Do I have sanctions against me?” “Ahahahaha, it’s fine. Since the only student currently using weapon supplies is Lee Yujin, it doesn’t matter even if she uses them all. They might even ask for more to be given to her. This Arena Academy is generous to talented students.”

“So, feel free to take care of yourself and use it as much as you want. And please become a great hero, protecting weak people like me.”

Baek Young-woo… is he a newcomer?

How can there be such a teacher?

No, more than that, I can’t forgive myself.

I can’t believe I tried to pick a fight with someone like him.

Ah, the GOAT, forgive me for once harboring impure thoughts.

I praised him in my heart and walked down the hallway following the building’s guide.

And the destination was Kang Cheol-su’s instructor’s office.

The reason I came here was to soon confront the corrupted devotee.

Originally, I planned to just take money from that guy and later inform Kang Cheol-su, Noah, or the academy.

But since I learned that the other side of the world I entered was actually a dual rift, I need to find out which named individuals are influencing the academy from the beginning.

However, I still don’t have the power to deal with the corrupted devotee.

So, I went to find Kang Cheol-su.

The only person who might believe in me and help me in this situation.

Of course, if I tell the main characters, they might help too… but it’s better to be sure.

Oh, but right now it’s 9 in the morning, isn’t he in Building A preparing for class?

Smart.

“Who is it?”

Fortunately, Kang Cheol-su is inside.

“I’m Lee Yujin. I have a matter to discuss with Instructor Kang Cheol-su.”

“Lee Yujin? At this hour… Anyway, come in.”

With Kang Cheol-su’s permission, I opened the door and went inside.

“Is it urgent? I need to start preparing for class soon.”

Kang Cheol-su, still not turning around, continued to gather his teaching materials.

I realized that if I had been just one minute late, things could have turned out differently.

Breathing a sigh of relief internally, I said to him, “Yes, it’s urgent.”

“Really? What is it?”

Even with the mention of urgency, Kang Cheol-su continued to gather his materials.

Can these words really be true?

“We have found the culprit behind the crack incident, the corrupt devotee.”

Pause.

Gang Cheolsu’s movement came to a halt.

At the same time.

Crunch!

The preparation clenched in Gang Cheolsu’s hand was crushed.

Ah…, I’m sorry, colleagues.

I’ve ruined your lesson.

But it’s about dealing with corrupt devotees, will you understand?

Finally, when I was thinking like that.

“… Found the corrupt devotee?”

Gang Cheolsu turned to face me.

And his appearance.

“What kind of bastard are you?”

Twenty years ago, the appearance of the Crusher, which the corrupted ones so feared.