Leon Carter's fingers hovered over the sell button, his heart pounding as he watched the real-time stock market chart on his laptop.
The Financial God System's Risk Assessment had guided him into this tech stock investment, but watching the numbers fluctuate still sent adrenaline coursing through his veins.
[Stock Market Opening in 3… 2… 1…]
The screen flickered, and then—
A sharp green spike shot up on the chart.
Leon's grip on the mouse tightened.
[Stock Price Surging…]
[Current Gain: +30%]
"Not bad," Leon murmured, but he wasn't satisfied yet.
A 30% profit on his $2,000 investment meant he was up by $600, but he knew from the system's prediction that the stock had far more room to grow.
His eyes flickered to the Risk Assessment panel—
[Probability of Continued Rise: 80%]
[Probability of Sudden Drop: 20%]
Leon hesitated.
An 80% chance of winning was good… but not guaranteed.
"Just a little longer," he muttered.
Minutes crawled by.
The graph climbed.
[+45%]
[+65%]
[+95%]
Leon's palms felt sweaty.
If he got too greedy, the 20% risk of a price crash might catch him off guard.
Then—
[+120%! Sell Now?]
Leon didn't hesitate.
He clicked.
[Transaction Complete! You Earned: $4,400]
A wave of relief washed over him.
He had turned $2,000 into $4,400, meaning he now had:
• $1,210 (leftover from last chapter)
• $4,400 (stock trade profit)
Total Cash: $5,610
[Mission Progress: $5,610 / $50,000 Earned]
Not bad for a day's work.
But he couldn't stop here.
Step One: Reinvesting Smartly
Leon leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples.
Making money was one thing.
Keeping it and growing it efficiently? That was the real challenge.
He opened his Financial God System panel, looking for new opportunities.
[New Market Opportunity Detected!]
[Hint: Cryptocurrency Market Showing High Volatility.]
Leon raised an eyebrow.
Crypto?
Even before awakening his Financial God System, he had dabbled in cryptocurrency trading, but it was notoriously unpredictable.
Still, if the system's Risk Assessment tool worked for stocks, it should work for crypto too.
[Crypto Token X | Expected Return: +180% in 24 Hours]
[Risk Level: High]
Leon's eyes narrowed.
A 180% return meant his money could almost triple overnight, but a high-risk label meant it could also plummet.
He checked the detailed analysis—
[Chance of Price Surge: 75%]
[Chance of Price Drop: 25%]
"Not great, not terrible," he muttered.
It was better odds than gambling, but it still wasn't a sure bet.
Leon thought about how much he could afford to lose.
He had $5,610 in cash.
If he lost everything in the trade, he'd still have his headphone inventory worth $1,250.
That was his safety net.
He made a decision.
Leon invested $4,000 into Crypto Token X, leaving him with $1,610 in cash for backup.
[Investment Placed: $4,000 | Expected Return: $7,200]
Now, it was a waiting game.
Step Two: The High-Risk Flip
Sitting around waiting for crypto gains wasn't his style.
Leon activated Money Sense, his system ability to scan local markets for undervalued items he could flip for a profit.
[Scanning… Best Deal Found!]
A rare vintage camera was listed for $900 at an auction house.
Market price? $3,500.
Leon grinned.
"This is too easy."
He bought the camera immediately and listed it online for a fast-sale price of $3,000.
Within an hour—
[Item Sold! You Earned: $3,000]
[New Cash Balance: $3,710]
[Mission Progress: $8,610 / $50,000 Earned]
Leon let out a low whistle.
His crypto trade was still running, meaning that if it hit its full 180% projection, he'd soon have over $12,000 in capital.
At this rate, hitting $50,000 within the week seemed achievable.
But just as he was about to look for his next deal—
Step Three: The Unexpected Challenge
A red notification suddenly flashed across his screen.
[System Alert: Incoming Financial Crisis Detected.]
Leon's stomach clenched.
"A financial crisis?"
[Hint: A major event is about to impact the market. Your investments may be affected.]
He quickly checked the news.
Sure enough—
An economic shockwave was rippling through the market.
A tech giant had just declared bankruptcy, sending panic through the stock market.
Leon gritted his teeth.
He had $4,000 sitting in a crypto trade—if the market panicked, he could lose everything.
He rushed to check Crypto Token X's price.
[Crypto Token X: +30%]
Still rising, but far below the expected 180% surge.
"Should I pull out now?" he muttered.
[Risk Assessment: 50% Chance of Market Crash in Next 12 Hours.]
A coin flip.
Leon's brain worked fast.
If he held on and the market recovered, he could still triple his money.
If the market crashed, he could lose his entire investment.
He had one hour before the next major market report.
For now, all he could do was wait… and prepare for the worst.
Mission Progress So Far :
• Total Earned: $8,610
• Crypto Investment: $4,000 (Projected $7,200 Return)
• Remaining Cash: $3,710
• Unsold Inventory: 5 Headphones (Worth $1,250)
• Total Potential Value: $12,860+
[Time Left: 6 Days, 12 Hours]
Leon took a deep breath.
This wasn't just about making money anymore.
It was about surviving the financial storm ahead.