NOVEL NEXT chapter 9
9 – First Cheat (2)
Finally.
I obtained the first cheat of great anticipation.
The sound of a bang gradually faded away.
And when the sound completely disappeared.
I gently opened my eyes that had been shut since pressing the ‘YES’ button, and checked the result.
[‘Super Accuracy’ has been activated.]
“Ah.”
An unintentional sigh escaped my lips.
Perhaps it was because it wasn’t what I wanted.
I was not without disappointment, as I had quite high expectations.
But that disappointment was short-lived.
“Well… I can just draw the infinite items later.”
The cheat tool didn’t disappear.
There will be another opportunity to obtain usage rights in the future.
And I chose the cheat of unlimited items because it seemed the best among the drawing options.
This ‘Super Accuracy’ that was drawn this time is considered a genuine cheat.
As a ‘cheat’, it will show a swindling nature that is not inferior to an S-class talent.
So, since I drew a cheat in the first place.
I just have to think about how to use it and how to use it effectively.
With that in mind, I opened the cheat tool.
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[☆Arena Academy☆]
[v 1.1 plus 8 Trainer]
– [○] Invincibility
– [○] Infinite Health
– [○] Infinite Stamina
– [○] Infinite Mana
– [○] Infinite Items
– [○] Speed Limit Removal
– [●] Super Accuracy [ON / OFF]
– [○] Enemy Slow Motion
[Number of designated cheat usage rights: 0]
[Number of random cheat usage rights: 0]
[Information on the next use of cheat rights]
※ Press [here] to check.
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“Huh?”
The cheat tool had changed.
“The version went up?”
The version of the cheat tool I had opened earlier was 1.0, but the version of the cheat tool I was looking at now had changed to 1.1.
As soon as I realized that, a message window appeared next to the cheat tool.
[System ‘Cheat Tool’ update automatically completed. Would you like to check the details?]
Of course, I had to check.
I pressed the message window.
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[Table of Contents]
＊Improvements
[Visibility increase for ‘Lee Yujin’ player-exclusive system ‘Cheat Tool’]
□ Visibility has been increased for more convenient confirmation with the activation of cheats.
□ Despite acquiring ‘cheat usage rights,’ it was judged that confirming possession and quantity was difficult. Therefore, when players open the ‘Cheat Tool,’ we have improved it so that the number of ‘cheat usage rights’ can be confirmed.
□ Added ‘Next usage quantity guidance’ to the ‘Cheat Tool’ to allow confirmation of the next usage quantity of ‘cheat usage rights.’
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“Wow…”
An exclamation escaped.
Real-time updates, huh?
It’s a totally god-tier game.
“…almost said something.”
No, Mr. Developer.
Were you watching me all along?
If you can update in real-time like this, why not let me draw infinite items instead of just super accuracy?
Wouldn’t that make me a little happier?
If you’ve trapped me with the pretext of a gift, you should at least show some favoritism.
If favoritism is too much, then give me some benefits, even if it’s just a little.
Even though I’m a seasoned player who knows this world inside out, having lower stats than passing extras is a bit too much.
“…Sigh.”
After a long stream of complaints poured out of my mouth, a deep sigh followed.
Whether the one watching me is a developer or a deity of this world, I still don’t know. But after the gacha, seeing the real-time updates and realizing I’ve been isekai’d, I couldn’t help but express the dissatisfaction I’d been harboring since then.
In a way, it might have been audacious to voice my complaints.
I was isekai’d into a world that I had thought was just a game, or maybe, the existence itself might be unimaginably distant.
However, regardless of such thoughts, once I let out all the complaints, my mind felt at ease.
“I thought I had vented all my regrets, but it seems not.”
Perhaps it was something I had just piled up in a corner of my heart.
“Developer-nim, do you understand my feelings? Normally, players express their dissatisfaction and throw tantrums while playing a game. Even so, haven’t I played the game for 30,000 hours without once complaining on the community? So, you can overlook this level of dissatisfaction, right?”
With a somewhat uneasy feeling, I raised my head towards the ceiling and made various excuses to the developer who might be watching me.
Then I closed my mouth.
“….”
The static filled the room.
It’s quiet.
Nothing happens.
Maybe I made a fuss for nothing.
But there might be a chance.
Rather than nurturing the seed of anxiety for no reason, it’s better to uproot it like this.
Thinking that way, about 10 seconds passed.
“Phew…”
Ending the brief silence, I breathed a sigh of relief.
“Now, the complaints are over.”
It’s time to act not as Newbie Complainer Lee Yujin but as the seasoned Lee Yujin.
As written in the improvement notice, I pressed “here” at the bottom of the cheat tool, indicating the number of remaining uses for the random cheat license.
– Invincibility: 20 tickets.
– Infinite Health: 10 tickets.
– Infinite Mana: 10 tickets.
– Enemy Slow Motion: 10 tickets.
– Infinite Stamina: 6 tickets.
– Infinite Items: 6 tickets.
– Speed Limit Release: 6 tickets.
□ Selective Cheat Usage Rights.
– Invincibility: 10 tickets.
– Infinite Health: 5 tickets.
– Infinite Mana: 5 tickets.
– Enemy Slow Motion: 5 tickets.
– Infinite Stamina: 3 tickets.
– Infinite Items: 3 tickets.
– Speed Limit Release: 3 tickets.
※ The quantity increases each time you ‘unlock’ a cheat using a random cheat usage right.
※ Unlike random cheat usage rights, the quantity does not increase even when ‘unlocked’ for selective cheat usage rights.
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“…….”
…An increase in quantity?
The random usage rights that went into Super Accuracy were 3 tickets.
Now, Infinite Stamina, Infinite Items, and Speed Limit Release, which were on the same list as Super Accuracy, are now 6 tickets…
“…Double?”
If you use 6 tickets, it becomes 12, and if you use 12, it becomes 24?
“…In that case, I shouldn’t use them recklessly even if I gather all the usage rights.”
I clenched my fist and carefully read the guide again.
The quantity increases each time you use it.
And if it increases by twice each time, it’s best to conserve as much as possible.
Even if the conditions for using the rights are satisfied, it’s best not to use them unless absolutely necessary. It’s better to gather selective usage rights, use them, and then use random usage rights.
However…, there is one problem.
“Although it’s still the early stages, the fact that they only give out random usage rights for main quests or achieving the top rank in admissions makes me wonder… Obtaining choice usage rights seems unlikely through ordinary quests or simple achievements.
Perhaps… the way to acquire choice usage rights is…
“Hmm…, could it be that?”
Emergency quests or great achievements.
Urgency Quests, received when a significant event occurs that affects the world. Either defeating enemies of a magnitude requiring risking my life, or achieving great deeds that impact the world when I’m the one making the influence.
Truly.
Very truly.
Difficult challenges.
No matter how thoroughly I prepare, these two challenges suddenly arise, and because I can’t predict how the situation will unfold, they’re not easily solvable.
So, that’s why I desired infinite items.
Difficult even with thorough preparation?
Then prepare even more thoroughly and with a greater quantity.
Prepare to the extent that the word ‘difficult’ fits snugly.
“But for now, thinking about the challenges can wait.”
The first event where challenges are likely to arise is when I enter the academy, around the latter half of the first semester.
At that time, probably during the dueling season.
While the main characters are engrossed in dueling, an incident occurs where corrupt individuals invade the academy.
That’s when I receive my first Urgency Quest.
Anyway, I decided to think about the challenges later.
“…Let’s stick to the plan for now.”
The plan I’ve laid out.
Conserve random usage rights as much as possible.
When I obtain choice usage rights, use them first, and then use random usage rights afterward.
It can’t be anything but an exceptionally neat and efficient plan.
Ding.
Just as I’m contemplating this, the alarm sounds from my smartwatch.
[Announcement Regarding Arena Academy Admission]
Upon turning on the smartwatch, a message related to admission that the guide in the auditorium mentioned is displayed.”
Therefore, I operated the smartwatch and displayed the message as a hologram.
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[Arena Academy Admission Notice]
Congratulations on passing the entrance exam for the academy.
The admission ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, so we hope those who passed will attend without delay.
For the top-ranked student, ‘Lee Yujin,’ there will be an oath-taking ceremony as the representative of the new students. Please prepare the oath.
– Admission Ceremony Time: October 14th, 23. 10. at 10 a.m.
*Note: This message is sent based on the ranking of successful applicants.
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“Hah, so I managed to be the top rank.”
Whether it was the first test or the second.
As the admission ranking was determined in the third test, I, who had always aimed for the top spot, naturally became the top rank.
It might be the admission ranking, but I felt immensely proud of being the ‘top rank.’
In games, achieving the ‘top rank’ was something I always pursued.
However, the honor of achieving that ‘top rank’ now that the game had become reality…
It was incredibly sweet.
Sipping my drink, I suddenly remembered that I needed to acquire a weapon.
“Hmm… What weapon should I choose….”
A ‘B-grade item selection voucher’ obtained as a bonus from the main quest.
Seeing that it’s not categorized in the voucher, it seems I can choose regardless of whether it’s a weapon, armor, or accessory.
Looking at the voucher occupying one slot in my inventory, I pondered over which weapon to choose.
For now, all I have is:
One pitiful body with the lowest stats.
Two ‘Teleport’ skills of F-rank.
Three cheat super accuracy.
“Hmm….”
I roughly estimated the situation.
But I still don’t know precisely what effect the ‘super accuracy’ will have based on its cheat name. It seems like it might have something to do with accuracy, but…
“For now, let’s put it on hold.”
After the entrance ceremony and class assignments are done anyway.
A simple introductory class is underway.
At that moment, as I can choose the weapons for the assigned class, I thought I would try using the weapons I had in mind and exercise my right to choose.
With my plan set, I stood up from my seat.
I need to prepare the things to take to the dormitory assigned after tomorrow’s entrance ceremony.
But once I stood up.
“…I have nothing to take.”
All that was in the room was a worn-out mattress.
“Maybe I’ll just take a nap.”
I lay down again.