Chapter 45
Chapter 45
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 45
Chapter Title: The Second Cheat (1)
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⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙
"??? Reward: 'A-Rank Talent Selection Voucher' granted." "??? Reward: 'Rank-Up Voucher (B-Rank or Lower)' granted." "??? Reward: 'Selection Cheat Usage Voucher x1' granted."
"Selection Cheat Usage Voucher!"
Just as I thought!
It's giving me a selection voucher, exactly as expected!
And on top of that, a Rank-Up Voucher too!
"Might as well use this to get rid of the hand tremor penalty."
Super Accuracy means I don't have to worry about hitting my target, but fighting the Fallen this time taught me something.
If I can't see the enemy, even Super Accuracy won't let me shoot.
So, I'm planning to upgrade the rank of 'Worn-Out Gunslinger's Eyesight' to eliminate the hand tremors.
That way, I can fire even if the enemy is out of sight.
"Honestly, the tremors never really bothered me."
They only kicked in when I held a firearm.
In fact, they'd given me an edge—the enemy couldn't predict where I'd aim.
Though that was the only benefit.
I chuckled wryly and moved on to the main course.
I checked the additional rewards.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙
"Captured the Black Faction Fortress 'solo' without assistance." "Additional Reward: '100,000 Points' granted." "Rescued 80% of survivors swept into the rift." "Additional Reward: 'Random Cheat Usage Voucher x2' granted." "Destroyed the Black Faction Main Base 'solo' without assistance." "Additional Reward: 'A-Rank Talent & Skill Selection Voucher' granted." "Solo kill of high-rank Fallen (Bonus Rewards++)" "Additional Reward: 'Selection Cheat Usage Voucher x1, A-Rank Item Selection Voucher x2' granted."
"Wha... wh-whoa..."
They say when you're too shocked, words fail you?
That's me right now.
But the surprise didn't last.
"...Wait a second."
Thinking it over, this seems right.
The quest I cleared this time was a 'Feat'—no less.
What’s a feat? A great achievement.
And I pulled off a great achievement.
I even exceeded the goals set for it.
So, even if the rewards seem generous, it's fitting.
The system judged it that way, after all.
With that in mind, I closed the reward log.
"Phew."
Just thinking about using these rewards made my heart race.
The calm I'd forced myself into started bubbling over with excitement again.
Savoring the feeling, I opened the Point Shop.
First, I checked my points.
[170,000 Points]
Total points in hand: 170,000.
A-Rank talents and skills cost 150,000, so I could buy one.
But this time, I'm saving them.
Why? I've got two A-Rank Talent (+Skill) Selection Vouchers as rewards.
And S-Rank costs '500,000' points.
Sure, I don't know when the next point-giving quest will pop up.
But judging by how I keep getting dragged into incidents—probably because I'm a Player—I have a feeling another quest is coming soon.
So, I'll treat points as nonexistent until I hit 500k.
With that, I used the selection vouchers on the talents I'd planned for.
⚔ STATUS ⚔
'Demon Hunter's Secret Art (A)' To a demon hunter, demons are mortal enemies. But to hunt demons, one must become a demon themselves. - +100% stat bonus against demon-attribute 'enemies'. - Activates 'Demon Hunt' passive against demon-attribute 'enemies'. - Vision unaffected by darkness. - Immune to demonic energy. (10% chance of 'Berserk (A-)' instead.) - Agility +10, Mental -2, Holy Power -2
⚔ PASSIVE ⚔
「Demon Hunt」 Passive derived from 'Demon Hunter's Secret Art (A)'. Automatically activates against demon-attribute 'enemies'. - Reduces demon-attribute 'enemy' stats by 20%. - Applies 'Prey’s Terror' to demon-attribute 'enemies'. (Effect weakens against higher-rank foes.) [Demons must be torn apart to die.] [- A certain demon hunter -]
'Demon Hunter's Secret Art' for dealing with Fallen.
⚔ STATUS ⚔
'Survival Demon's Instinct (A)' Predicting where, how, and with what an enemy will attack. That's how a survival demon endures. - Detects killing intent within 1km radius. - Tracks actions of detected 'enemies'. - Agility +5, Mental +5
And 'Survival Demon's Instinct' to preempt enemy attacks.
With the two vouchers spent on those talents, I immediately used the Rank-Up Voucher (B-Rank or Lower) on 'Worn-Out Gunslinger's Eyesight (B-)'.
[Rank-Up Voucher (B-Rank or Lower) used.] ['Worn-Out Gunslinger's Eyesight (B-)' evolves into 'Seasoned Gunslinger's Eyesight (A)'.]
But the messages didn't end there.
['Survival Demon's Instinct (A)' and 'Seasoned Gunslinger's Eyesight (A)' are compatible.] [Combine the two talents? YES / NO]
"What kind of question is that?"
Of course I'm combining them!
I hit YES without hesitation.
[Talent combination accepted. Combining the two talents.] [Acquired superior talent: 'Sharpshooter's Keen Sense (A+)'.]
"...Oh."
Wonder what this does.
I checked the talent right away.
⚔ STATUS ⚔
'Sharpshooter's Keen Sense (A+)' A sharpshooter must always have keen senses, anywhere, anytime. That's how they kill enemies and survive. - Detects killing intent within 3km radius. - Real-time tracking and action detection of sensed 'enemies' [ON / OFF] - Visually perceives direction of enemy attacks. - Expands field of view when using firearms. - Enables 'Live Focus' skill when using firearms. - Agility +15, Mental +10.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
『Live Focus』
Skill derived from 'Sharpshooter's Keen Sense (A+)'.
>Activates only with firearms.
>- Usable when target is locked.
>- After use, enables chain skill 'Dead Shot' for 10s on lock.
>- Deactivates after 'Dead Shot'.
>- Cooldown: 1 minute.
>[They won't even know they died.]
>[- A certain sniper, locking on a target -]
⚡ CHAIN SKILL ⚡
『Dead Shot』
Chain skill from 'Live Focus'.
>Applies 'Silencer' and 'Enhancement' to shots.
"......"
What the hell is this cheat skill?
I blinked and double-checked it.
One word summed it up perfectly.
"It's a radar, huh?"
Yeah.
3km killing intent detection.
Real-time tracking and action sensing.
Visual enemy attack direction.
If that's not a radar, what is?
"Hmm... Can't test the effects right now, though."
Both talents are enemy-related, so no casual use.
"I've got a sparring match with Lee Seo-yeon tomorrow anyway. I can check then."
With my plans set, I kept using the rewards.
[Use A-Rank Item Selection Voucher? YES / NO]
Like with the talents, I had items in mind, so I used the vouchers without delay.
⚔ ITEM ACQUIRED ⚔
【Ogre Power Gloves (A)】 Gloves imbued with an ogre's strength to uproot trees and shatter rocks. Wearing them grants superhuman strength. - Grants 'Super Strength (B)' when equipped. - Strength +20, Vitality +15
⚔ EFFECT ⚔
「Super Strength (B)」 Boosts effectiveness when lifting heavy objects.
A straightforward item with simple effects.
But the Ogre Power Gloves—OPG for short—are exactly what I need right now.
My Strength and Vitality are my weakest stats, so equipping OPG will cover them decently.
Plus, the inscribed 'Super Strength (B)' lets me handle heavy weapons easily. For a single stat and effect, it more than justifies the voucher.
⚔ ITEM ACQUIRED ⚔
【Thunderbolt (A)】[0/100] A pistol infused with lightning power. Every shot echoes with thunder. - Applies 'Lightning (B)' on fire. - Applies 'Mana Pierce (B)' on fire. - Unlocks 'Lightning Burst' at certain thresholds. - Agility +8, Magic Power +8
⚡ EFFECT ⚡
「Lightning (B)」
Imbues bullets with lightning attribute.
>Deals bonus damage to demon-attribute 'enemies'.
⚡ EFFECT ⚡
「Mana Pierce (B)」
Imbues bullets with mana-piercing attribute.
>Pierces abilities (Cannot pierce A-Rank or higher).
⚡ DERIVED EFFECT ⚡
「Lightning Burst」
Derived effect of Thunderbolt (A).
>- Charges 1 lightning energy per shot.
>- At 100 energy, fires powerful lightning blast.
Lots of other firearms, but I picked a pistol for a reason.
Thunderbolt (A) has great effects, sure.
But also, to use the 'Holy Blessed Bullets (A)' stashed in my inventory.
As the crafting instructor said, holy ammo needs an A-Rank item.
And its caliber is 9x19mm—pistols only.
So, among pistols, I chose Thunderbolt for max damage against Fallen.
Even against non-Fallen, mana pierce makes it invaluable.
Pierces abilities.
Meaning it can interrupt skills or cancel spells.
Anyone with under B-Rank skills or magic is helpless against me.
Anyway, talents and weapons selected.
Now for the last: Selection Cheat Usage Vouchers.
With three stacked up, it's time.
'Infinite Items'.
For a gun user like me, it's like strapping on wings.
"Hoo..."
My breath shook.
Thump, thump!
Heart pounding.
When you finally grasp what you've desperately wanted, excitement peaks.
My hand trembled as it reached for the open cheat tool.
Click.
[Activate Infinite Stamina? YES / NO]
"Ugh, shit!"
The message made me curse involuntarily.
Luckily, the confirmation prevented activation despite my fat-finger slip.
"Wh-whew..."
I sighed in relief and hit NO.
This time, I properly selected 'Infinite Items'.
[Activate Infinite Items? YES / NO]
The correct prompt.
I mashed YES.
[Selection Cheat Usage Vouchers x3 used.] ['Infinite Items' activated.]
"Yes!"
Finally!
I switched 'Infinite Items' to ON.
Opened my inventory to check.
⚔ INVENTORY ⚔
[Inventory Contents] [41/100] [1][Sticky Grass][9999+] [2][Thunder Mushroom][9999+] [3][Leather Pouch][9999+] ... [24][Tactical Vest][9999+] [25][Supply Box][9999+] [26][Non-Lethal Grenade Box][9999+] [27][Non-Lethal Mine Box][9999+] [28][Ammo Box][9999+] ... [41][Holy Blessed Bullets (A)][9999+]
The inventory had changed.
The system updated in real-time with the cheat activation.
But who cares about updates right now.
I pulled out slot [41]: the holy bullets.
About 100 spilled out.
Clatter!
Holy bullets piled on the bed.
I checked inventory again.
[41][Holy Blessed Bullets (A)][9999+]
Count unchanged.
"That's the cheat! That's infinite items!"
I shouted in triumph.
Ah, no need to visit the alchemy workshop anymore.