CHAPTER 2 : The First $120

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The alarm rang. I opened my eyes instantly. No confusion. No hesitation. Because this time—I already knew what would happen. [Starter Mission] Earn $1,000 within 24 hours Time Remaining: 23:12:45 Reward: Financial Insight Lv.1 “One thousand dollars…” I muttered. For the old me, that amount felt impossible. But now, I had the future in my hands. I grabbed my phone. April 10, 2017. Everything was perfectly aligned. Which meant every opportunity I once missed was now mine to take. “Think…” Fast money. No delay. High certainty. Then— A memory surfaced. “The match.” Today, there would be a casual football game between students. I remembered the result clearly. At school, everything was the same. But I wasn’t. “Who are you betting on?” Raka asked. “Blue team.” Laughter exploded. “They always lose!” I placed my last $5. “I’m all in.” The match began. Time passed. First half—0–0. Second half—still tied. Last minute. A pass. A mistake. A shot— GOAL! The blue team scored. Exactly as I remembered. I received my money. $120. [Progress Updated] $120 / $1,000 Still not enough. “This time…” I said quietly. “I control the outcome.” [New Hint Unlocked] High-return opportunity in 6 hours Location: East Manila I smiled. “I’ll finish it today.”
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