The next morning, Kevin woke up feeling more energized than he had in years. The dingy walls of his cramped apartment didn't seem to bother him as much anymore because he knew they wouldn't be his reality for long. His phone sat on the bedside table, a notification from the system waiting for him.
[Current Balance: $1,875]
The number glowed, reassuring him that what had happened the night before wasn't a dream. He still had the money. He still had the power. And now, the next task was calling him: "Invest in a promising opportunity."
Kevin didn't know much about investing. Up until now, his life had been about scraping by, not thinking about stocks or businesses. But he wasn't going to let that stop him. He could learn—after all, the system had given him everything else, why not this knowledge, too?
After grabbing a quick breakfast, he sat down at his old laptop and started researching. The task said to invest, but it didn't specify where or how much. Kevin spent the next few hours reading articles, watching tutorials, and getting familiar with the basics of investing. The stock market seemed risky, especially for a beginner like him, so he turned his attention to something a bit more manageable: small businesses.
He found a few articles about entrepreneurs looking for seed money to kickstart their ideas. Some were inventors trying to launch new products, while others were developing apps or services. One project in particular caught his eye—a start-up tech company that was building an app to help automate freelance work, matching freelancers with potential clients based on their skills.
The idea was simple but effective, and the more Kevin read about it, the more convinced he became. The company was looking for early investors, and the minimum investment amount was $1,000.
Kevin hesitated for a moment, his finger hovering over the keyboard. This was a lot of money—nearly half of what he had right now. If the investment didn't pay off, he'd lose most of the cash he'd just earned. But then again, the system had promised rewards for completing tasks. If he took the leap and invested, the system would surely have something in store for him. And besides, he'd never get anywhere without taking risks.
With a deep breath, Kevin clicked the "Invest" button and transferred $1,000 to the company.
Almost immediately, the system's screen appeared in front of him.
[Task Complete: $100,000 has been deposited into your account.]
Kevin nearly fell out of his chair. A hundred thousand dollars? Just like that? He quickly pulled up his banking app, and sure enough, his balance had shot up to six figures. His hands shook as he stared at the number.
$101,875.
"This… this is insane," he whispered to himself, his heart racing. "I've never even seen that much money in my life."
Kevin felt like he was floating. In less than 24 hours, he had gone from barely scraping by to having more money than he'd ever dreamed of. And this was only the beginning. He couldn't wait to see what other opportunities the system would present him.
But first, he had to celebrate.
Kevin grabbed his jacket and rushed out the door, his mind buzzing with excitement. He headed straight to the nearest luxury car dealership, the kind of place he would never have dared to enter just a day ago. But today was different. Today, Kevin wasn't just some poor boy from a working-class family. Today, he was someone who could afford anything he wanted.
The sleek glass doors of the dealership slid open as Kevin stepped inside. Rows of polished sports cars gleamed under the showroom lights, their sleek bodies and leather interiors beckoning to him. A salesman in a sharp suit approached, his professional smile widening as he sized up Kevin.
"Good afternoon, sir. Looking for something special today?" the salesman asked smoothly.
Kevin grinned, feeling a thrill of power surge through him. He had never been treated this way before. The salesman saw him as someone important, someone with money. And for the first time in his life, Kevin felt like he truly belonged.
"Yeah," Kevin replied, his voice steady. "I'm looking for something… luxurious."
The salesman's smile widened, and he gestured for Kevin to follow him. "Right this way