I Became an Illegal Cheat User

48 – Lee Seo-yeon(3)

The sudden system check.

I was startled by the inspection, but when I saw the message that the basic system was still available, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, item appraisal and status screens, skill checks were not possible, but if I could use the inventory or cheat, well…

I can endure for a day.

However, what problem occurred that they suddenly had to check the system?

Could it be that they spilled tteokbokki on the server?

“…That’s unlikely.”

Since this isn’t a game but reality itself, to the developers, this world is like a server.

In that case, tteokbokki would spill from space.

The entire world would be covered in red broth, everyone drowning in the spicy taste…

I laughed at the absurdity of such a thought, shaking my head.

“But hey, developer-hyung, can I continue using the system?”

It wouldn’t suddenly disappear, right?

If I don’t have it now, my body would become useless.

But I pushed those worries aside for a moment.

Ding.

[The system will always be by ‘Yi Yujin’ player’s side.]

As if it couldn’t bear to watch my anxiety, the system sent a message.

The content of the message reassured me, saying it would always be by my side.

The system, which didn’t respond even when I tried to initiate a conversation, I could trust it without any worry.

Feeling at ease, I sat on the bench at the training ground, manipulating my smartwatch.

[Me]

– Yi Seoyeon.

– Can you come to the training ground right now?

[Lee Seoyeon]

– I’ll be right there.

I received a reply immediately after sending the message.

With such a blunt reply, I smirked and checked the time on my smartwatch.

“Hmm…, if it’s this time, they must be in class.”

Since Asuka and I can skip classes for two days by experiencing the alternate world, unlike the others, Asuka still has to attend classes.

So, Asuka should come over tomorrow.

I took out the two boxes I had received from Baek Yuhwa from my inventory and opened them.

“Oh….”

As soon as I opened the box, a refreshing and exhilarating fragrance enveloped me.

As if I were in the middle of a forest, I marveled at the fragrance that surrounded me.

But such admiration was short-lived.

With a skeptical expression, I picked up a white potion.

“I know this is an Elixir of Vitality, but it’s inconvenient not to be able to confirm the information….”

Since it looked exactly like the modeling I saw in the game, it must be the Elixir of Vitality.

However, I couldn’t confirm the item information due to a system check, so I began to wonder if this was really the Elixir of Vitality.

With that thought, I let out a deep sigh.

“…I relied on the system more than I thought.”

Doubting the knowledge accumulated as a seasoned player just because I couldn’t check item information.

I’ve fallen into the convenience of the system, Lee Yujin!

I silently scolded myself.

However, I decided to check the information displayed in the inventory.

[42][???(A)][9999+]

[43][???(A)][9999+]

“….”

I hoped the system check would end quickly.

‘What does the knowledge of a seasoned player matter.’

The convenience of the system is the best.

“Before Lee Seoyeon arrives, should I try the Elixir of Vitality first?”

I took out the Elixir of Vitality from the inventory.

[(Replica)???(A)]

An Elixir with the word “Replica” attached.

But only the modifier was different; it emitted the same fragrance and energy as the genuine one.

Without any hesitation, I put the Elixir into my mouth.

“Hmm….”

The elixir melted as soon as it entered my mouth.

At the same time, a refreshing fragrance spread in my mouth.

And, as the elixir took effect, I should feel an expansion in my vessel… but I didn’t?

“…What’s going on?”

I’m sure I took the Elixir of Vitality, right?

Why don’t I feel anything?

Certainly, in the game, when the character took the Engnungdan, they would say lines like this.

“I can feel my soul getting stronger.”

“I can feel the wounds of my soul healing,” they would say.

But I don’t feel anything at all.

It’s just… refreshing, like using a mouthwash.

“Is my soul really so insignificant?”

Well, what can I do?

With a sense of disappointment, I took out the Engnungdan (replica) and put it in my mouth.

Ah, refreshing.

“This is my mouthwash from now on.”

Gotta take it whenever my mouth feels dry.

Thinking so, as I put the Engnungdan back into my mouth, I saw Lee Seo-yeon entering the training ground.

“Lee Seo-yeon, over here!”

At my call, Lee Seo-yeon came quickly with brisk steps.

“… Have you already found a solution?”

If she had been called so soon after finding a solution, she might be anxious about why. But her face was flushed with anticipation, a solid trust in me.

If that trust is reciprocated, it’s only fair.

I took the Engnungdan from the inventory and handed it to Lee Seo-yeon.

“… What’s this?”

“It’s an elixir called Engnungdan.”

“Engnungdan? Are you talking about the Engnungdan I know?”

Without responding to Lee Seo-yeon’s astonishment, I continued with a smirk.

“It’s probably what you’re thinking. Anyway, just taking this will allow you to control your talents.”

“… Can I really receive such a precious thing?”

Lee Seo-yeon looked at me with trembling eyes.

And seeing her hands shaking, as if afraid it might break if she held it too tightly, she seemed uneasy.

Well, even if she is the guild leader of the large guild Mirinae and the daughter of Gyeomseong, one of Korea’s top guilds, Engnungdan is not an easily obtainable item.

“It’s okay, you can take it.”

I said that, showing her the skill pill.

Then, as if tossing peanuts into my mouth, I quickly swallowed the skill pill.

“…!”

Seo Yeon looked extremely surprised as if I had casually devoured a precious elixir like a common snack.

Ignoring her astonishment, I pulled out another skill pill and said, “I have a lot of these, so don’t feel uncomfortable. Just eat.”

“….”

Despite my words, Seo Yeon only looked at the skill pill in her hand and didn’t consume it. She was still hesitant about whether it was really okay to eat it.

To dispel her hesitation, I decided to take matters into my own hands.

So, I made a move.

Pouring skill pills onto the ground.

“S-Seriously!”

As the skill pills piled up on the floor like a storage room had opened, Seo Yeon was startled.

Her emotions, unseen until now.

And even stuttering.

Seeing her like that, I felt a great sense of satisfaction.

Of course, revealing the cheat ability shouldn’t be a big problem.

In this world, there are plenty of extraordinary abilities, as befitting a modern fantasy setting.

And even if the cheat is exposed, it doesn’t matter.

Seo Yeon, and the main characters, are trustworthy enough for me to reveal the cheat to.

But I have no intention of revealing it unnecessarily.

There are villains and corrupt individuals, like Arthur’s ‘Fairy Eye,’ who can read thoughts.

“Yoo Eujin, put them away quickly! What if someone sees!”

Seo Yeon, with an anxious expression, glanced around.

And not long after, she confirmed that there were only the two of us in the training ground and sighed with relief.

I chuckled at Seo Yeon’s reaction.

“Ugh….”

Seo-yeon blushed and avoided my gaze.

Before long, her embarrassment peaked, and she sank to the floor, huddling her knees against her face.

As if hiding in a mouse hole.

But does she know?

That her actions were so endearing, they almost made me laugh.

Yet, I struggled to contain my amusement as I picked up the scattered equipment from the floor and stowed it away in the inventory.

Then, I approached Seo-yeon, squatting in front of her, and spoke.

“Miss Seo-yeon, aren’t you supposed to be asleep?”

“…”

“You might get a rumor going if you doze off here.”

“…”

“The noble Ice Princess Seo-yeon, asleep in the training grounds…”

“Stop teasing.”

Seo-yeon lifted her slightly blushing face and raised her head.

“Is that so?”

I gave her a playful smile and stood up from my spot, extending my hand.

“Come on, get up.”

“…”

Seo-yeon glanced at me cautiously, with an inscrutable look in her transparent eyes.

But only for a moment.

She took my hand and stood up, smiling gently at me.

“Thank you.”

“…”

I couldn’t respond to her gratitude.

No, I couldn’t find the words.

She was so stunning that it left me speechless.

Yet, I barely regained my composure with the help of ‘strong spirit.’

“…As expected, charm level S.”

Simply smiling is enough to captivate people.

“Thanks, it’s just helping out as a friend.”

Unable to say it’s because of the ending quest, he chose words she could understand.

“Friend…”

Lee Seo-yeon stared at me with a blank face.

And then, as if she had made a decision, she nodded.

Putting the Engnudan in her hand into her mouth.

And after a while.

Woah!

Magic surged from Lee Seo-yeon’s body.

Unlike me, who had no effect no matter how much I ate, she was clearly affected.

So, before getting entangled in her magic, I stepped back, trying to create some distance.

No…, tried to.

If Lee Seo-yeon’s magic hadn’t wrapped around my body.

“…Huh?”

Certainly, Lee Seo-yeon’s magic was surging like a storm, both in sight and sensation.

However, the magic that wrapped around my body was not only powerful but also very gentle.

Like a gentle breeze blowing through the mountains.

“…Smells really nice.”

Perhaps due to the effects of Engnudan, a refreshing scent like a forest emanated from her magic.

And even the fragrance that could be guessed as hers.

Hmmm…

Has the potion been digested?

The magical storm began to subside gradually.

And not long after, like the wind had stopped, the magic emanating from Lee Seo-yeon’s body suddenly cut off.

“Hoo…”

A long breath escaped from Lee Seo-yeon’s mouth.

The refreshing scent passed by my nose.

Enlightenment.

Lee Seo-yeon opened her eyes.

At the same time, a bright light flashed, scattering its brilliance.

She knew that her vessel of spiritual energy had been restored.

“Seo-yeon, how do you feel?”

I, having received no effects from the Spirit Power Pill, had no idea what it felt like for the soul to strengthen.

So, I asked about that feeling.

“……”

Seo-yeon just looked at me without saying a word.

Then, she approached and embraced me without a word.

“Yoo-jin, thank you so much.”

“……”

Oh, crazy.

For a moment, I felt my mind going strange due to the warmth and fragrance emanating from her.

As if my mind was melting away…

[The activation conditions for the derived skill ‘Pure Heart (A)’ of ‘Strong Spirit (A)’ have been met.]

[Activate ‘Pure Heart (A)’?]

…

[Activate ‘Pure Heart (A).’]

“Wow.”

It was only after the forced sage time from the effect of ‘Pure Heart’ that I was able to break away from Seo-yeon’s charm (S).

No, really S-grade?

If I’m captivated to this extent, it’s almost like S+ grade or higher?

With that thought, I quickly stepped out of her arms.

Then, before the effect of ‘Pure Heart’ disappeared, I distanced myself from Seo-yeon.

“… Can you control your talents now?”

“Yeah.”

Seo-yeon nodded with a bright smile in response to my question.

“Is that so? Then, let’s meet tomorrow.”

“Why? You should spar with me.”

“…Let’s spar tomorrow. I’m tired today.”

“I need to check the control of my abilities, where are you going?”

What are you talking about?

Just a moment ago, she said it was controllable.

For some reason, Lee Seo-yeon continued to cling to me.

I had a feeling that if I stayed here with Lee Seo-yeon’s actions, something big would happen.

So, taking a few steps back, I headed towards the entrance of the training ground.

And the moment I arrived at the entrance.

[‘Tranquil Mind’ effect expires.]

My moment of transcendence had ended.

At the same time, I exited the training ground.

&

“See you tomorrow then!”

Lee Yoo-jin hurriedly left the training ground.

As he disappeared and Lee Seo-yeon was left alone in the training ground, she sighed with a regretful expression.

Then she muttered quietly.

[Talent ‘Genius of Gun and Sword (S+)’ says it’s really a shame.]

“…Yeah, it is.”

Nevertheless.

“There will be another opportunity, right?”

[Talent ‘Genius of Gun and Sword (S+)’ agrees.]

“Well then, shall we go back now?”

[Talent ‘Genius of Gun and Sword (S+)’ approves.]

With those words, Lee Seo-yeon left the training ground.