Jihoon stared at his phone in disbelief.
New mission unlocked:
"Spend ₩10000 in 12 hours.
Reward: Unlock 'Strategist' title."
Simple, right? But then another line appeared that stopped him cold.
"You must lose the money wisely.
The value you create will be rewarded."
Lose money? Create value? What kind of system was this?
His mind raced. I just earned ₩10000 from that last mission… If I give it all away, will more come back?
A sudden wave of panic hit him. His hands trembled. Money wasn't just numbers—it was survival, his lifeline.
What if this is a trap? What if I lose everything and the system never pays me back?
Still, curiosity and the thrill of the game pulled him forward.
He thought of a small bookstore in his neighborhood — old, struggling, barely surviving. Jihoon decided to visit.
Inside, the owner, an elderly man with tired eyes, looked up as Jihoon approached.
"I… I heard about your struggles," Jihoon said carefully. "I want to help, but not just with money. Maybe with some marketing or events. What do you think?"
The man eyed him cautiously, then nodded slowly. "I appreciate the honesty, young man. Money isn't everything, but help like that could make a difference."
Jihoon handed over ₩10000, earmarked for a local book signing event the owner had planned but couldn't afford.
Hours later, Jihoon's phone buzzed again.
"Mission update: The book signing event was a success. Attendance tripled from previous attempts. Local bloggers shared posts, and the bookstore received new customers."
His heart pounded.
Then, a notification popped up:
Reward credited:₩30000 deposited to your account.
Title Unlocked: Strategist.
Jihoon stared at the screen, disbelief mixing with relief. His gamble had paid off — he had tripled his investment and earned a valuable title.
A slow smile spread across his face.
Maybe this system isn't just about spending money blindly… it's about playing smart.
Still, a question gnawed at him: What was the true cost?
No system offers something for nothing. The mission didn't say lose money, but lose money wisely.
Was this a game of trust? A contract? A trap? Or something far deeper?
Jihoon sat back, the phone's glow reflecting in his eyes.
CashQuest was no ordinary system.
And his journey was just begining