Chapter 2: First Investment

  Nate’s heart pounded as he stared at the $1,000 in his account. It wasn’t much, but it was a start. If the system rewarded him for transactions, he needed to figure out the best way to maximize his earnings.

  "Think, Nate… What made money fast?" he muttered to himself. Stocks? Real estate? No, he needed something immediate.

  Then it hit him.

  "Sneakers!" he blurted out, grinning.

  Back in his past life, limited-edition sneakers had exploded in value. Resellers made thousands flipping exclusive releases. If he could get in early…

  He quickly searched for upcoming sneaker drops. One caught his eye—a rare, limited-release pair dropping the next day. Retail price: $200. Resale value: $800+.

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  Perfect.

  [Ding! Quest Activated!]

  [First Investment: Spend $200 and receive 200% cashback bonus!]

  Nate's grin widened. This system wanted him to get rich, and he had no intention of letting this opportunity slip by.

  Tomorrow, his journey to wealth began.

  The next morning, Nate woke up before dawn, adrenaline coursing through his veins. He had always been an intelligent person, but without resources, his knowledge in his past life had been useless. Not anymore. He threw on a hoodie, grabbed his phone, and rushed out of the house before anyone else stirred.

  He reached the sneaker store just as the line began forming. Hypebeasts, sneakerheads, and resellers were already buzzing with excitement.

  “This drop is going to be crazy,” someone muttered. “Resale prices are going to skyrocket.”

  Nate smirked. They had no idea that he had the ultimate cheat code.

  When the store finally opened, Nate was among the first to purchase the limited-edition sneakers. He swiped his card, feeling the thrill of anticipation.

  [Ding! Transaction Completed! $200 Spent!]

  [Cashback Bonus: $400 Credited!]

  His phone vibrated, and he quickly checked his balance. His account had instantly jumped to $1,200.

  He exhaled slowly, his grin widening. This was real. This was powerful.

  And it was only the beginning.