The morning sun filtered through Joon's window, casting long, quiet beams across his floor. But his room was far from quiet. The soft hum of the System panel pulsed steadily above his desk, gently blinking with new updates.
He stretched, rubbed the sleep from his eyes, and instinctively summoned his Status Window.
[Status Window]
Level: 7
XP: 375 / 600
Capital: ₩376,600
Market Insight: 10
Negotiation: 2
Stamina: 3
Research: 4
Risk Appetite: 3
Titles:
Beginner Trader
Pattern Seeker
Value Seeker
Contrarian Initiate
Disciplined Analyst
Emotional Cartographer
Skills:
Long-Term Perspective (Passive II) (NEW)
Momentum Read (Active I)
Features:
Trade Journal
Weekly Market Forecast (NEW)
Quest Log
System Notification: Passive Skill Upgraded
Long-Term Perspective (Passive II): Grants +3 XP per completed Trade Journal entry
+5 XP bonus for disciplined multi-stage trade exits.
System Notification: New Feature Unlocked – Weekly Market Forecast
Joon blinked.
"Weekly Market Forecast?"
He tapped the icon. A sleek panel expanded, projecting a soft chart above his desk, overlaid with sentiment readings, sector performance previews, and macro indicators.
At the top:
Forecast Period: June 10 – June 16
Sentiment Reading: Neutral → Mild Bullish
High Volatility Sectors: Tech, Energy
Stable Growth Watchlist: Agriculture, Logistics
Key Indicators:
Consumer Sentiment Report: June 12
Fed Policy Comments: June 14
Agricultural Export Data: June 15
A voice pulsed in his mind—calm, precise.
"Your advantage is no longer speed. It's clarity."
He jotted a few notes in his journal.
Focus on agriculture this week. Tech is still high risk after earnings volatility. Prepare potential logistics thesis.Risk Appetite is up. Don't abuse it. Bigger bets don't mean better trades.
System Notification: +3 XP (Journal Entry – Passive II Bonus)
XP: 375 → 378 / 600
Around midday, Joon sat at the corner table in the village café. Wi-Fi was slow, but the steamed pork buns were fresh, and the ahjumma behind the counter always brought extra kimchi when he ordered tea.
He opened his laptop and reviewed the system's forecast.
Agriculture…
His eyes scanned the market for relevant names. One popped out immediately: HanNong Produce Co.
Small-cap, low debt, family-run—specialized in organic exports. Last quarter, the company had suffered due to transport issues. But with the new logistics routes opening and a weaker won, exports were expected to rise.
He opened the Trade Journal and began his process.
Trade Preparation Log
Stock: HanNong Produce Co.
Sector: Agriculture
Thesis: Weak currency → Increased exports → Higher Q3 guidance
Entry Target: ₩2,480
Stop Loss: ₩2,370
Target Exit: ₩2,780 (short-term), ₩2,950 (mid-term)
Plan: Test 5-day trade discipline again. Use Risk Appetite + Research synergy.
He clicked Save.
System Notification: +3 XP (Journal Log)
XP: 378 → 381 / 600
Then, he waited. Stared at the chart for nearly an hour, then saw what he was waiting for.
A short-term dip.
A flash of hesitation—but then calm settled over him. Like the wave he'd once feared now belonged to him.
Purchase Executed: HanNong – 100 shares @ ₩2,480 = ₩248,000
Remaining Capital: ₩128,600
System Notification: Trade Entry Logged – Quest Triggered
⚡ Quest Activated: Harvest the Slow Gain ⚡
Objective: Hold HanNong for at least 5 days
Bonus: If sold after 7+ days with >10% gain, extra XP + stat point
Reward: +60 XP minimum
Joon smiled. "A stat point."
He hadn't seen one in a while.
But he wouldn't chase it. That was the old him.
Now? He followed plans. He followed discipline. He followed… the system within himself.
He took a sip of his tea, closed the laptop, and leaned back.
Outside the window, a truck rolled past carrying produce crates. As if nodding to his decision.
[Updated Status]
Level: 7
XP: 381 / 600
Capital: ₩128,600 + HanNong Produce Co. (100 shares @ ₩2,480)
Active Quest: Harvest the Slow Gain (Day 1)