“Password correct!”
As the numbers were entered, several urgent beeping sounds came from the electronic screen.
The next moment, the large bookcase suddenly made a heavy, dull sound.
It rapidly split apart along the rails, revealing the hidden inner door to the secret room.
“Wow, th-this…
there are so many gold bricks?”
A dazzling, eye-catching golden light came into view.
Yui stared dumbfounded at the scene before her.
The floor inside the secret room was covered with piles upon piles of gold bricks, enough to make one’s breathing heavy, each one full weight.
Stacked up, they reached half the height of an average person.
“As expected of an American principal.
Quietly getting rich, hoarding so many gold bricks in secret.”
Kiryu stepped inside.
He found that beside these gold bricks were stacks of thick US dollars, equally substantial in quantity…
As well as a Colt Python revolver loaded with a full cylinder of ammunition, and a grey skill book titled “Magnum Cop”.
“This is…?”
Kiryu opened the cover of “Magnum Cop”.
The next instant, the system’s cold, electronic voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
[You have obtained the [Pistol Proficiency] talent.]
[Magnum Cop] grants special proficiency with handgun-type weapons.
When using a handgun, Kiryu would gain additional accuracy and damage bonuses.
This allows Kiryu to use handguns with even greater ease and skill, to the point of being able to accurately hit targets at extreme distances.
His marksmanship is already honed by hard practice in the real world.
And now, after reading “Magnum Cop”, it had improved linearly.
Not only did he master the so-called “gun feel” through some intangible sense, but his probability of scoring headshots with a handgun had also become nearly one hundred percent.
To use an analogy, it was like advancing from “Firearms Expert” to “Firearms Master”.
Looking at his still-empty system panel, Kiryu asked the [Death Game] in confusion.
[Skills or talents below the Supernatural level are not recorded on the skill panel, nor can they be upgraded.]
‘Meaning, the [Pistol Proficiency] talent is an invisible reward.’
The young man clicked his tongue and remarked, ‘Tsk tsk, Death Game, you’re discriminating against skills!’
‘But…
according to 7 Days to Die game logic, this skill book shouldn’t be limited to just one person using it.’
Kiryu raised an eyebrow.
He called the two girls over to read “Magnum Cop” together.
“Eh???”
The moment the skill prompt sounded, Yui’s expression changed.
She covered her little mouth in surprise, unable to help exclaiming, “This book can actually teach skills?”
Yukino was also quite surprised.
She immediately borrowed the Beretta M9 tucked into Kiryu’s waist and casually tested it.
Although she didn’t actually fire, she, who had never touched a gun before, now held the M9 like a seasoned, skilled marksman.
Not only did she know how to fire the fastest and steadiest shot while avoiding the strong recoil, she could also complete the smooth, fluid sequence of reloading, aiming, and firing at her own maximum speed.
“In an instant, turning a total novice into a skilled gunman…
This ability that defies understanding is truly terrifying.”
Yukino silently pressed her lips together.
Her heart shook violently a few times.
She once again felt the power of the Death Game.
“Sure enough, as I expected, everyone can use this skill book.”
Kiryu rubbed his nose and put the “Magnum Cop” book into his backpack.
‘Although I can’t put it into my storage space and take it out of this world, maybe I can keep it to sell for money.’
He remembered that the 7 Days to Die world had official merchant NPCs.
If they encountered a merchant later, they could sell this book in exchange for some special weapons.
The three who had obtained the hidden reward didn’t stay idle either.
They opened their storage spaces, grabbed gold bricks, and stuffed quite a few inside.
Although the 10 cubic meter space wasn’t large, it could still hold a fair amount. This story is hosted at g.com.
There’s no point in not taking it.
As for the US dollars, the three only took a symbolic amount.
The anti-counterfeiting design of US dollars in the real world might lead to duplicate serial numbers, causing an official investigation.
Once it attracted government attention, it could bring unnecessary trouble.
But hard currency like gold bricks was nothing to worry about.
They could just take them directly to a gold shop to sell; others wouldn’t be able to tell anything amiss.
Kiryu had nearly exhausted the inheritance left by his foster parents due to his apocalypse training.
Now that he had a chance to get some money, he naturally took as much as he could.
“Yukinoshita-san, this Beretta M9 is temporarily for you.”
After tidying up, Kiryu tossed the Beretta M9 from his waist to the girl.
He now had the more powerful Colt Python revolver.
The Beretta M9 could be given to his female teammate to increase the team’s combat power.
“…”
Beside them, Yui, watching her friend accept the gun, showed a hint of envy in her eyes.
After reading “Magnum Cop”, she had actually learned how to use a gun too.
However, regarding Kiryu’s arrangement, the girl obediently did not voice an opinion.
“Yuigahama-san, don’t be envious.
The reason I gave the gun to her is because Yukinoshita-san has a weaker constitution and needs a firearm for self-defense more than you do.”
Kiryu noticed the change in the girl’s expression and said candidly.
“Well, thank you very much then.” Yukino replied through gritted teeth.
“Once we find more guns, each of us will have one.”
Kiryu pretended not to see the girl’s annoyed look.
“Hehe, I understand, Kiryu-kun.”
This long-missed feeling of being valued sent the Dumpling’s mood soaring to cloud nine.
Yui’s moist, beautiful eyes sparkled with bright, moving smiles.
Like a neglected big golden retriever being favored by its owner again, she was practically wagging a non-existent tail at the young man.
Just as the atmosphere within the trio’s group was gradually becoming harmonious, “HELP!”
Suddenly, a scream, filled with fear and despair, came from outside the door without any warning, making the three of them change expression drastically.