In the quiet rural village of Seongcheon, South Korea, lives a boy named Joon, whose world is filled with manhwa, anime, and novels. With no clear path ahead and no real prospects, Joon often dreams of a life filled with purpose, ambition, and adventure. He longs for the kind of power his fictional heroes possess — a System that could change everything.

One evening, that wish is granted.

A glowing, floating System Window appears before him — not inside a phone or computer, but in midair, responding only to him. It offers a life-altering opportunity: the ability to choose any profession and master it from scratch. With no one else aware or involved, Joon is the only system user in the world.

He selects his first class: Trader — the art of buying and selling stocks, navigating markets, and building wealth from knowledge and strategy. Starting with ₩500,000 in capital and a beginner’s toolkit of stats like Market Insight and Negotiation, Joon takes his first step into a reality-bending journey of XP, quests, and mastery.

From studying charts late into the night to executing risky trades with trembling hands, he gains XP one task at a time, leveling up and earning precious stat points. Every action matters. Every reward is earned. And every coin spent is tracked.

But this is only the beginning. With the power to one day become anything — from a footballer to a scientist, a chef to a tycoon — Joon must use his wits, will, and wisdom to ascend, all while keeping his System a secret.

This is a tale of dreams made real — one profession, one quest, one chapter at a time.

The next morning, Joon awoke with a sense of cautious optimism. His recent trades had boosted his capital and confidence, but the System reminded him this journey was far from over.


Objective: Identify a stock affected by industry-wide sentiment rather than company-specific news.


Joon knew this would require not just analysis of individual companies but understanding the broader market currents—the invisible waves that pulled investors in one direction or another.


He immediately began researching sectors showing signs of collective movement. Browsing through financial news, forums, and market data, one sector caught his attention: semiconductors. There was a surge in interest following government subsidies to chip manufacturers.


After thorough research, Joon spotted Sungjin MicroTech, a small semiconductor company with no recent company news but whose stock price had started to rise alongside its peers.


Analyzing the charts, he recognized a classic sentiment-driven upward trend. He decided to invest.


Bought 25 shares of Sungjin MicroTech at ₩2,150 each


The days that followed were tense. The stock price gradually climbed.


Sungjin MicroTech: ₩2,150 → ₩2,420


With a solid profit margin, Joon decided to sell.


The System immediately presented a new challenge.


Objective: Identify a company likely to benefit indirectly from a major policy shift or economic news.


Bonus: +10 XP if completed before major financial news coverage.


Joon identified Inha Logistics, a freight company expected to profit from increased semiconductor production.


Bought 30 shares of Inha Logistics at ₩1,760 each


He watched the market closely, preparing for the next opportunity while managing his holdings prudently.


Capital before Sungjin MicroTech trade: ₩70,050


Holdings: 30 shares of Inha Logistics at ₩1,760


Joon leaned back, realizing the market was less about individual stocks and more about reading the subtle ripples before they became waves.


His journey was gaining momentum—and the System was there every step of the way.


Chapter 13 - The Ripple Effect