"From Broke to Baller: Thanks, System?"

The air felt tense for a moment, as though the entire world held its breath.

[Rolling Random Talent Scroll...]

A golden wheel appeared before Jin, divided into countless shimmering sections, each with different names—some he couldn't even pronounce, others like "Quick Learner," "Keen Intuition," "Analytical Thinker," and "Beginner's Luck" stood out.

[Tap to stop the wheel.]

He hesitated, palm slightly trembling, then tapped it.

The wheel spun. Faster. Then slower. Then ticked... ticked... ticked...

[Congratulations! You've received the Talent: Beginner's Precision]

[Description: Increases accuracy in physical movements and decision-making during beginner-level tasks or training. Especially effective during exercises and manual learning.]

Jin blinked.

"…That's not bad."

[Better than you think. Most talents at this stage are passive. Precision helps you build form, posture, and long-term habits.]

[Time to use it. Your Starter Exercise Plan is unlocked.]

[New Task: Perform the following warm-up routine with correct form.]

— Jumping Jacks (30x)

— Push-ups (10x)

— Squats (20x)

— Stretch Routine (Follow image guide)

[Reward: +2 Life Points | +$2 | Bonus: Muscle Recovery Boost (1 Day)]

Jin looked around the room—his two younger siblings were still sleeping on the floor mattress, curled up under a single fan. He quietly moved outside, to the narrow space beside their small home.

The morning air was a bit humid, but manageable. He took a deep breath.

"Okay. Let's see if this is really real."

He started with jumping jacks. His form, though rusty at first, somehow felt easier to adjust. Every time he moved wrong, a small red "X" floated in the corner of his view. When he corrected it, a green "✓" took its place.

Next were push-ups. Jin had never been athletic, but Beginner's Precision seemed to guide his weight naturally, avoiding strain.

Squats. Stretch. All smooth. It was tiring, but something about doing it right made it satisfying—almost... addicting.

When he finished, a golden ring of light appeared in his vision:

[Daily Exercise Complete!]

[+2 Life Points | +$2 added to System Wallet]

[Muscle Recovery Boost (24 hours): Applied]

Jin sat on a concrete block and wiped the sweat from his face with his shirt. He felt sore—but in a good way. Not the usual tiredness. His breath was calm, not gasping.

[That was impressive.]

[Most new users fail their first workout due to form errors.]

"You're saying I passed?" he chuckled.

[Not just passed. You did better than 83% of fresh users.]

[Looks like someone's been reading more than just fantasy.]

Jin grinned to himself.

"Yeah... I guess all those late-night novels weren't a waste after all."

He stood up, stretched, and walked back inside just as his little brother stirred.

"Brother.. you're sweating. Did you go jogging?" his brother mumbled.

"Nah, just trying something new," Jin replied casually. "Wanna eat later? I'll cook."

His brother nodded sleepily and rolled over.

Back in his room, the System displayed a new message:

[System Tip: Saving builds power. Money earned now can be used for future purchases, upgrades, or... surprises.]

[Remember: This isn't a race. It's your life.]

[Let's build it right.]

End of Chapter 3