I Became an Illegal Cheat User

45 – Second Cheat (2)

Since I confirmed that the number of items does not change when the cheat is applied.

Now it was time to examine it in detail.

Super accuracy, as if this cheat should be used to set targets.

There must be some conditions for infinite items.

Or, something different like genuine and fake.

Thinking that, I first took out the Holy Bullets from the inventory to check the information.

[(Replica) Bullets Engraved with a Sacred Blessing (A)]

“…as expected.”

There was a difference.

An item with the modifier ‘Replica.’

Looking at that modifier, this time I switched the cheat to ‘OFF.’

Ding.

The sound of the cheat being released echoed in my ears.

At the same time, what I was holding in my hand, as well as the Holy Bullets scattered on the bed, became blurry and disappeared.

I opened the inventory to check the Holy Bullets.

[41][Bullets Engraved with a Sacred Blessing (A)][1]

And… huh?

“…?”

What’s this?

Certainly…, the Holy Bullets I had should have been 5 bullets, not 1?

I stared blankly at the screen with the wrong quantity, then closed my eyes tightly.

After counting a few seconds in my mind, I opened my eyes again and checked the screen.

…It remained the same.

This time, I closed the inventory and opened it again.

…It remained the same.

I chuckled as I gazed at the unchanged screen.

“Ah, a bug.”

System, there’s a cheat bug.

Or maybe the inventory update went wrong.

So, are you not going to fix it quickly?

…

No response.

“Hey, system, there’s a bug.”

…

Still no response.

“…Not a bug?”

I asked in a disappointed voice.

Ding.

As if waiting, a message window appeared.

[Due to the activation of the cheat ‘Infinite Item,’ the system ‘Inventory’ has been updated. Would you like to check the details?]

“Now, of all times…?”

You show me the update details only after my four Christmas bullets disappear?

“Whatever, sigh…”

I exhaled deeply and pressed the message window.

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[Table of Contents]

＊Improvements

[Changes in ‘Inventory’ due to the activation of the cheat ‘Infinite Item’ for player ‘Lee Yujin’]

□ To facilitate easier confirmation with the activation of the cheat ‘Infinite Item,’ improvements have been made to the ‘Inventory,’ increasing visibility.

□ When the ‘Infinite Item’ cheat is set to ‘ON,’ the quantity of all items in the inventory is displayed as ‘9999+’ and does not decrease even when items are consumed. However, while the cheat is active, the label ‘Duplicate’ is added to the items, and when the cheat is switched ‘OFF,’ the quantity of all items in the inventory is fixed at ‘1.’

□ ‘Duplicate’ items, excluding consumable items, cannot be traded.

□ The recipient of a ‘Duplicate’ item cannot receive another item until they use the received item.

□ The recipient of a ‘Duplicate’ item cannot give the item to another recipient. (Violating this rule results in the disappearance of the item held by the violator.)

□ Combination items created with ‘Duplicate’ items also have the ‘Duplicate’ label.

□ ‘Duplicate’ items cannot be involved in cash transactions or barter. (Violating this rule results in the disappearance of the ‘Duplicate’ item.)

□ ‘Currency cannot be replicated.’

※ Cheats are only the privilege of the player ‘Lee Yoo-jin’.

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Perhaps it was because of the sensitive topic called “items.”

There was more content than the last cheater tool’s visibility update.

However, since all the information I wanted to know was written down, I read it carefully without missing a single word.

And… the sentence at the very end.

Seeing that it is emphasized, it seems like it is saying this for sure.

‘Cheats are only for you, so I restrict it like this.’

As I interpreted the sentence, I looked at the message window and thought deeply.

After a while, the conclusion I reached was.

“Well, it’s not bad, I suppose?”

It meant that there was no disadvantage for me.

Of course, there are some things I don’t like.

That is having to go back to the alchemy workshop.

Since I can’t replicate money or sell tradeable items, I have to earn money.

However, even if I’ve obtained the cheat for unlimited items, I think the copyright fees I earn by registering and obtaining the recipes will be sufficient.

Since any one item becomes ‘9999+’ when I obtain it.

And for consumable items, although there are restrictions, others can use them too.

In other words, they can enjoy, to some extent, the privilege of ‘unlimited items.’

For example… an elixir called the Potion of Life and Magic, also known as the Elixir of Life (which restores health, mana, and removes status ailments)?

Of course, for potions and elixirs, once you take them, they don’t have a duplicate effect, but for elixirs… one or two?

Anyway, I can give consumable items to other people?

Just that alone can be enough to say that the ‘unlimited items’ cheat is a cheat, but…

Considering the existence of extraterrestrials and the minions below them, honestly, I think I should be able to give equipment items as well, not just consumable items.

That’s because one of the conditions for the ‘Ending Quest’ is the ‘survival of all main characters.’

However, in the game ‘Arena Academy,’ when the extraterrestrials or minions start to appear…

In any episode, it can be said ‘unconditionally’ that at least one person to the maximum, all the main characters have become corrupted or died.

In that regard, it is very regrettable that I cannot share replicated equipment.

But well, what can I do?

The system imposed such constraints.

“Or is it?”

There must be a reason why it can only impose constraints.

For instance…, perhaps it’s exerting its power to prevent extraterrestrial beings crossing dimensions from reaching Earth, rendering it unable to fully unleash its capabilities?

Having written in an email from the developer, “the world he created,” it’s akin to the god of this world.

Therefore, it’s possible that extraterrestrial beings, or foreign gods, are pouring their efforts into delaying their entry into Earth, even though they provided cheats, they might not be properly taking care of it.

“…Hmm, plausible.”

I stroked my chin with a sense of credibility gained through self-inquiry.

Certainly, considering the power that extraterrestrial beings, those guys, can wield on Earth… wait a moment.

“…Come to think of it, the effects of the cheats seem similar to the power that extraterrestrial beings are using?”

Why didn’t I realize this earlier?

Surely, I must have remembered what the power of extraterrestrial beings was?

As soon as I thought of that, I immediately opened the cheat tool to confirm the cheats.

And it’s not just similar, it’s completely…

[Stop stop stop stop stop please stop stop stop stop stop stop stop]

A voice echoed in my head for a moment.

While faint, those voices were what I had thought of… what had I thought of?

“…What was I thinking?”

Suddenly, I grabbed my head, throbbing with pain.

Certainly, it seemed like I had recalled something very important… but I couldn’t remember at all.

But such a headache was brief.

As if asking when it hurt, I scratched my head with a clear mind.

“Well, it’ll come to me someday.”

Since it doesn’t come to mind immediately, it doesn’t seem that important.

“Anyway, when did I open the cheat tool?”

Didn’t I just check the inventory update history a moment ago?

At that thought, I felt a moment of discomfort.

“Oh, it seems like I opened it to turn on the infinite items again.”

Confirming that the infinite items were turned off, I quickly switched it back on.

That too was probably nothing.

……Is that right?

Ding dong.

The distinctive sound of the cheat being activated rang out.

The number of items in the inventory returned to ‘9999+’.

“hehehe.”

A chuckle escaped.

Though I couldn’t use most of the items besides myself, just seeing that ‘9999+’ count made me feel as satisfied as if I’d had a hearty meal.

After a while of taking items out and putting them back in the inventory, I suddenly realized it was late.

“Ah, I should stop and get some sleep now.”

I’ve got training with Yi Seoyeon tomorrow morning, and I can’t afford to have any issues with my condition.

As soon as I thought that, I fell back onto the bed from the headboard.

And in just a few seconds… sleep…

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The next morning.

Training ground for Class 1-A.

“Chief! Chief!”

As soon as I entered the training ground, Asuka spotted me and dashed over excitedly.

With her hair split into two braids and a wooden sword in each hand, just like last time.

I waved happily at Asuka as she approached.

“Asuka, it’s been a while.”

It had only been two days since I last saw her, hardly a long time.

But maybe because I’d been to other dimensions in quick succession, it felt like it had been ages since I’d seen her.

In response to my greeting, Asuka, who had stopped in front of me, tilted her head with a smile.

“Uh… it’s been a while?”

She’s still as cute as ever today.

Unconsciously, my hand reached out towards Asuka’s squirrel-like appearance.

And just as I was about to pet her round head…

“Chief, again! You’re trying to pet my head again!”

Chet, did he notice?

“No, it’s just that there was something on your head, so I was trying to remove it.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

“Then go ahead and remove it.”

As Asuka, who had distanced herself in an instant, approached and extended her head.

I chuckled and raised my hand to Asuka’s head.

And gently.

“Ouch! I knew it would hurt!”

Asuka, who had her head touched by me, shouted with a reddened face.

But even that seemed cute, like a small animal making squeaky noises.

Ah, since I patted Asuka’s head today, it should be a good day.

Of course, it’s just a superstition I created.

“S-stop patting!”

As I continued to pat without stopping, Asuka, unable to endure it, stepped back.

Then, with a slightly panting breath, she said.

“M-Mr. Senior… Why are you patting my head?”

Well, for a little favorability boost?

…I couldn’t say that, so I chose the appropriate words in my head and replied.

“Because touching Asuka’s head feels good?”

Upon hearing that, Asuka’s eyes widened in surprise.

Feeling like I might have answered wrong, I tried to speak again.

“W-Well…?”

Asuka, with a strange atmosphere, began to fidget and twist her body.

But it lasted only for a moment.

“Oh, right!”

As if Asuka suddenly remembered something, she shouted.

“Mr. Senior, now is not the time for this! Just now, the seniors were…”

But her words didn’t continue to the end.

No, I couldn’t hear them.

That’s just how it goes.

“…Ah, so that’s what it is.”

The sharp instincts of the sniper had been activated.

I turned my body towards the palpable sense of hostility emanating from behind, glancing at the entrance of the training ground.

And there, as if signifying their status as second-year students, stood a group of seniors clad in black uniforms.

One of the seniors, appearing to be the leader of that group, approached me.

Then came the words.

“Is it you? The one who taught firearms to Lee Seo-yeon?”

They were asking if I had taught firearms to Seo-yeon.

So, I personally responded.

“No?”

That wasn’t me.