"From Broke to Baller: Thanks, System?"

Jin woke up earlier than usual the next morning. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the cracks in the curtains, casting soft beams on the wooden floor. His family was still asleep, and the house was eerily quiet—except for the faint hum of his phone.

He sat up, the system's interface waiting for him in the corner of his vision.

[Welcome back, Jin.

Your journey begins now.

Select your Beginner Package and unlock your first talent.]

A small holographic window appeared in front of him, displaying several options. Each of them shimmered with its own energy, offering potential paths for Jin to take.

[Beginner Package:

1. Basic Self-Defense

2. Basic Business

3. Beginner Crypto Trading

4. Beginner Language Mastery]

Jin blinked. He'd thought about this moment last night, but now that it was here, he felt uncertain. The choice felt important, but he didn't know which path would be the best.

The first option, Basic Self-Defense, stood out to him. Jin had always been the type to avoid physical confrontation, but the idea of defending himself felt like a necessary skill. Especially with his plans for the future. His mom often worried about the safety of the family, especially with their neighborhood being less than ideal.

The second choice, Basic Business, was appealing. Jin had always been fascinated by stories of successful entrepreneurs who'd started with little but turned it into something massive. But was he really ready for that? He didn't want to rush into something before he understood the full scope.

The third choice, Beginner Crypto Trading, was tempting too. He had started to dabble in cryptocurrency with the small bit of savings he had, but he was still a beginner. This could boost his skills, but was it the right moment to dive deeper?

And then there was Beginner Language Mastery. Jin had always been intrigued by different languages and cultures, but with everything going on, he wasn't sure how much time he could dedicate to it.

"Guess I can't make mistakes, huh?" Jin murmured.

His mind wandered for a second, thinking about his family and his future. He had to start somewhere—he needed something practical, something that could give him an edge.

Finally, he made a decision.

"I'll go with Beginner Crypto Trading."

He tapped the option.

[Beginner Crypto Trading:

Unlocks basic understanding of trading patterns, the concept of market trends, and strategies for small-scale investments.

Start your journey with the knowledge to make informed trades.]

The system flashed brightly before him, and a new interface appeared—this one filled with graphs, numbers, and symbols that looked both complicated and familiar at the same time.

[You've unlocked:

Beginner Crypto Trading

+Knowledge of Market Trends

+Basic Trading Strategies

+Informed Investment Decisions]

Jin stared at the screen in awe. The information was vast, but something about it felt intuitive, like the system was guiding him through it piece by piece.

He scrolled through the resources: detailed explanations of market trends, a glossary of crypto-related terms, and guides on how to read simple charts.

"This… isn't as hard as I thought," Jin muttered.

For the rest of the morning, Jin immersed himself in the new knowledge. While his family slept, he read through every chart and graph, learning the basics of how cryptocurrencies worked, how to spot opportunities, and the risk factors involved. The more he learned, the more he realized how much potential this could unlock for him.

He thought back to his earlier conversation with the system. The idea of quietly building something—not like those flashy, overnight success stories, but something long-term and solid. It felt right.

By the time his mom called him for breakfast, Jin had already formulated a plan—small steps, gradual investments, and always playing it safe. He wasn't about to take massive risks, not yet. He needed to understand the process first, but this was a start.

As he joined his family at the table, his mom smiled warmly at him. "You've been up early today, Jin. Did you get some rest?"

Jin nodded, his usual easygoing smile back on his face. "Yeah, just needed to get a head start today."

End of Chapter 6