Alex Gallardo knew the value of money. In his world, it wasn't just a necessity; it was everything. A recent university graduate with an unimpressive 68%, Alex landed a job at HS Group, earning a meager 14000 won per month. Life wasn't kind. His girlfriend, Qin Lai, left him after just a month, disgusted by his inability to buy her a designer bag. And to make matters worse, Alex was fired from his job for "poor performance."
Drenched in misery, anger, and frustration, Alex stood on the edge of despair, contemplating the worthlessness of his existence. Just as he was about to give in, the world around him froze. Time itself came to a halt, and a radiant beam of light pierced the sky, enveloping Alex.
Before he could scream, the light entered his body.
Inside Alex's mind, a soothing yet assertive voice echoed.
*"Hello, Host! I am Bingo!"*
"W-who… what are you?" Alex stammered, fear gripping him.
*"I am the Money Spending System, your ticket to a life of endless wealth and possibilities. Would you like to accept my assistance?"*
Alex was dumbfounded. A system? Wealth? It sounded absurd, yet tempting. "What do I get if I accept?"
*"Everything you desire. With me, you'll turn money into power. Are you in, or out?"*
For the first time in what seemed like eternity, Alex hesitated. But then, memories of his failures and Qin Lai's scorn flashed before him. He clenched his fists and shouted, "I accept!"
The moment he said it, a sleek black credit card materialized in his pocket.
*"This card,"* Bingo explained, *"has unlimited funds but works only on girls. When you spend money on a girl, her interest in you increases by up to 90%. You also earn 20% of that spending back in your original account. And if you reach 100% interest, you'll receive a special reward. Exciting, isn't it?"*
The world resumed as if nothing had happened. Alex thought it was just a dream until he felt the card in his pocket. Heart pounding, he whispered, "Status Window."
A holographic screen appeared before him:
STATUS WINDOW
- Current Pt: 1
Name: Alex Gallardo
Age: 21
Strength: 7/100 (Normal) +
Stamina: 5/100 (Normal) +
Mana: 0/100 (No Mana) +
Appearance: 5/10 (Ordinary) +
*Points available for ability upgrades. Complete missions to gain points. 10pt = 1 Attribute.*
Alex couldn't believe his eyes. A spark of hope and determination lit up within him. "If this system is real, then let's start this journey."
Just as Alex was processing his newfound reality, a notification chimed in his head:
*"First Mission: Purchase a coffee for a girl within 24 hours. Reward: +5 Appearance Points."*
Alex looked at the card and sighed. "Guess it's time to test this out."