Chapter 6. CUBE (4)

In choosing a main weapon, the most important aspect was its origin. In short, a weapon's grade went up the grander its origin was.

For instance, guns were separated into three grades - mass-produced, custom-made, or masterpiece. Swords, on the other hand, had much more – artifact, armament, treasured, mythical, legendary, etc.

This was because myths and legends were manifested in this world.

The scythe or war scythe have a quite long history of being used as a weapon. It was commonly used in the 18th and 19th century by Polish and Lithuanian peasants or people who can't afford any other weapons for their revolts and invasion at that time. However, war scythes were widely known to be used in the 17th century invasion by Polish peasants. But what made this weapon widely known by people is its myth and legend of the Grim Reaper or Reaper of Souls.

Most people in this time would think of the Grim Reaper first whenever they see a scythe or heard of it.

There aren't many Scythes discovered in the Dungeons or Towers as most of the legends and myths related to it are Dark or 'evil'. Which most heroes don't risk their lives in jumping into Dungeons or Towers related to any of those two. Yet, even those publicized scythes which are seen as dark and 'evil' are considered as precious treasures. Of course, these treasures could only be used by those who were proficient with swords. Which is rare and almost non-existent.

Consequently, Heroes chose more ancient weapons. Even if they reached a bottleneck in their growth, a high grade weapon could help them break through.

"... Kim Chundong."

Kim Soohyuk called before activating his smartwatch. I could see the information hidden by the information protection system. Which in the novel, Kim Hajin also see.

As expected, it was information about Kim Chundong and me. Just like in the novel.

(This should be a good sign that not much has changed from the start right?)

• You still made a new move. I thought we were following your plan. •

(Some plans changed and I'll need Kim Hajin's trust and friendship earlier than planned.)

I looked back at the Instructor and Kim Hajin.

"Didn't you use a sword?"

"I decided to change my weapon."

"After coming all the way to Cube?"

"Yes."

Kim Soohyuk didn't look happy with his choice but he nodded with a slight frown. Which I would've done too if I hadn't known that, that damned student in front of him has a golden finger.

"And you. Yu Aerum, I thought you used daggers."

"I also decided to change my weapon."

Kim Soohyuk sighed, frowning more as I smiled back at him. He turned around after glancing at the two of use.

"That's fine. Cadets can make their own choices at Cube. Instructors won't interfere at all. But that also means the responsibility falls on cadets."

Kim Soohyuk moved on, but the whispering among students didn't stop.

"Gun? Is that guy insane?"

"Why did he even come to Cube if he wants to be a mercenary?"

"That guy picked scythe too. Isn't he afraid of public opinion? That's so stupid."

"Isn't he the son of 'that' couple. The contrast is really different."

"I'm afraid his parents are disappointed, right now."

"I know right?"

(If they're going to whisper it then might as well make it so that the people of their gossip wouldn't be able to hear!)

• Are you venting it on me? •

(I'm pissed.)

They talk as if they knew Yu Taehyung's parents so well. When in fact they know nothing! Tsk.

• You know your stats right? If they aren't a kilometer away from you, you would still be able to hear them. So it's useless, just bare with it. You did this to yourself for slipping in the spotlight with Hajin. •

(Oh, Shut it.)

"You can easily change the main weapon you chose today. And regardless of what you chose, you will go through the same training and tests. That means the weaknesses of a weapon will be yours to handle."

Kim Soohyuk announced while looking at Kim Hajin's and my way.

(I get it, you prick. No need to look this way!)

"Now, we'll assign you your rooms and your personal belongings will be sent there. Afterward, you're free. Classes will start four days later, that's next Monday."

Kim Soohyuk spoke as he looked at us with pity.

And thus, the main weapon selection ended.

*

"Yo, gunner, are you for real?"

"I just don't understand. Are you one of those attention seekers? This is the first time I've heard of someone choosing a gun at Cube."

On the way to the dorm, a group of guys struck up a conversation. I simply ignored their sarcastic remarks.

Seeing me unperturbed by their provocations, the group left after snickering to themselves. As expected of teenage boys, they were more interested in female students.

Even I turned my sights their way.

Chae Nayun, Rachel, and Yoo Yeonha. These three girls' beauty had far surpassed my settings.

While I observed them with a side-glance, we arrived at the dorm.

"Here are the dorms for the first years."

Six extravagant skyscrapers stood in front of me.

According to Kim Soohyuk, each building had 100 floors, each consisting of 5 rooms.

The rooms were distributed according to grades, but even if one's grades were dead bottom, they still their own room. Agent Military Academy's top three male and top three female cadets got the penthouses. Kim Suho was the only one who gave up on it, saying it was too big for him to use.

"Guys are to the right, girls are to the left. The key to your rooms will be stored in the smartwatches you'll get now."

While Kim Soohyuk explained, other first year classes arrived. If I remembered correctly, the first year classes were Veritas, Acceptance, Intelligence, Wisdom, Cultivation, Honor, Virtue, Friendship, Potential, and World – a total of 10 classes.

Should I try looking for other major characters? Some of them should be antagonists...

"Chundong, Kim Chundong!"

"Huh, me? Why?"

"... Why?"

Kim Soohyuk was calling me. I was just distracted for a moment, but Kim Soohyuk's eyes narrowed like a hawk. His fierce gaze made me froze. Seemingly disappointed by my reaction, Kim Soohyuk closed his eyes and sighed.

"... Your smartwatch, come to take it."

"Ah, yes."

I almost fell over from my legs shaking. I could hear other students laughing behind me. Before a tut suddenly quietened them down.

You dare laugh at your creator?

I got angry momentarily, but I generously chose to forgive them.

...

Since I didn't have a way to get back at them, I didn't have any other choice.

I side glanced at the unknown character which was my supposedly seatmate as he gave me an encouraging smile.

I silently thanked him for silencing the laughing students at their creator. At least, an unknown character respects me unlike those ungrateful brats.

*

The room assigned to me was bigger than Chundong's apartment and came with a couch, bed, rice cooker, TV, computer, and even magic tools.

"... I still can't get used to it."

Slouching down on the comfy couch, I pondered.

The weight of the handgun in my hand didn't feel real.

Thinking about it now, it might have been better to leave Cube if I was going to choose a gun. Having been a cadet at the Agent Military Academy should have been enough to let me live without starving.

But my problem didn't end there.

Why I was sent to this world and how I could go back. To find out, I had the feeling I needed to stay close to the main storyline. As well as that unknown character or anomaly, Yu Aerum.

... Though, I doubt I could get too close with just a gun.

Yu Aerum, maybe, but the main storyline would be a no.

Should I try shooting it to see its power?

"Mmm..."

I thought of something good.

Jumping up from the couch, I aimed at the wall and closed my left eye. Just when I was about to pull the trigger...

—ding dong

The bell rang.

An electronic voice rang out beyond the door.

—Rank 934, Kim. Chun. Dong. Take. Your. Luggage.

It was a robot. Throwing the gun on the couch, I opened the door and saw the anomaly I was thinking about a while ago. Carrying a fairly big box that the robot should have dropped for Kim Chundong.

"What are you doing here?"

The boy smiled at me shyly before pointing at the box and the apartment.

"Can I come in first? This box is quite heavy you know."

I stared at him before blocking the door of my apartment. Looking at him warily.

"No, I don't. What are you Yu Aerum or is it really that your name?"

"Let's talk inside."

I looked at him with suspicion and confirmed that he wouldn't do anything to me before I let him in. Locking the door in the process as we walked into the living room.

Yu Aerum put the box on the floor then sat at one of the couches. Staring at me shyly then turned serious as I sat opposite from him. Glaring right back at him.

"Hi! I'm Yu Aerum, a reader that was transmigrated in this novel by the co-author. It's nice to finally meet you, Kim Hajin-ssi."