Joon sat at his desk, the soft hum of the rain outside mingling with the faint glow of his computer screen. The past few days had been a whirlwind — his stocks had surged, and his capital was growing steadily. But he knew that fortune favored those who planned carefully, not those who acted on impulse.
The System Window floated quietly beside him, waiting for his next move.
He glanced at his current stats again:
[Status Window]
Level: 4
XP: 30 / 300
Capital: ₩49,050
Stat Points Available: 0
Market Insight: 5
Negotiation: 2
Stamina: 2
Research: 0
His increased Market Insight was already helping him identify trends quicker, but he was still a novice. He realized that Research could be a critical skill to develop — the ability to sift through endless data and news, pinpointing what truly mattered.
But with zero stat points available, that would have to wait.
Joon opened his browser and dove into newsfeeds, looking for industries showing signs of growth or upheaval. He wanted to find his next investment before the crowd did. Every detail mattered: CEO statements, government regulations, competitor movements.
Hours passed.
Then, a headline caught his eye:"MoonSeong Energy to Launch New Eco-Friendly Solar Panels Next Quarter"
Joon's fingers hovered over the stock app. MoonSeong Energy was already in his portfolio, but the news could send the price soaring.
New Quest Available: Research Product Launch Impact
Objective: Gather news, financial forecasts, and analyst opinions about MoonSeong Energy's upcoming solar panels. Write a brief report.
Reward: +30 XP, +₩10,000 Capital Bonus
Joon smiled, feeling the familiar rush of purpose. This was his chance to deepen his knowledge — to be the trader who saw the next big move before anyone else.
Over the next two days, Joon meticulously compiled data from multiple sources, carefully cross-checking facts and predictions. He was learning to filter noise from signal, developing the very skill the System had hinted he needed.
By the evening of the third day, his report was ready. He uploaded it into the System window.
Quest Completed: Research Product Launch Impact
+30 XP
+₩10,000 Capital Added
Current XP: 60 / 300
Current Capital: ₩59,050
The capital boost was a welcome surprise.
Joon knew better than to rush in with all his money at once. Instead, he watched MoonSeong Energy's stock carefully, buying a small number of shares at a strategic dip.
Purchased 10 shares of MoonSeong Energy at ₩4,000 each.
Total Spent: ₩40,000
Remaining Capital: ₩19,050
Days later, the stock price crept up slowly but steadily. His patience was paying off.
At school, Joon's friends chatted about ordinary things — tests, football, weekend plans — but he was somewhere else, mentally running through candlestick charts and earnings reports.
His Stamina had helped him focus during long nights of research, and his Market Insight sharpened with each decision.
He was no longer just a boy dreaming of a better life.
He was building it.
Money Update:
Previous Capital: ₩49,050
+₩10,000 (Quest Bonus)
-₩40,000 (MoonSeong Energy purchase)
Current Capital: ₩19,050
XP Update:
Previous XP: 30 / 300
+30 XP (Research Product Launch Impact)
Current XP: 60 / 300
The next days were quiet but filled with potential.
Joon knew the road ahead would be long, but with every quest, every trade, every bit of knowledge gained, he was one step closer to the life he had always wished for.