The World’s System Monarch
Chapter 8: From Broke to CEO, and… A Fourth Heroine?!
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Ryo sat at his desk, staring at his ptop screen.
He had two missions to complete:
1. Start his clothing brand.
2. Make a million yen in startup funds.
Easy, right?
No.
Because he was broke.
But!
He was also the protagonist.
And that meant he would figure it out.
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[Ding! Reminder: You have a system. Use it, dumbass.]
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"Right, right…"
Ryo opened his system interface and clicked on the ‘Skills’ tab.
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[Skill Tree – Level 1]
Basic Business Knowledge (Locked)
Social Media Mastery (Locked)
Financial Genius (Locked)
Marketing God (Locked)
Fashion Design Basics (Locked)
Protagonist Aura: Beginner (Unlocked)
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Ryo’s eyes twitched.
Why the hell am I at the bottom of this tree?
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[Ding! Because you started from nothing. Now stop compining and start grinding.]
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"...Fine."
He clicked on the ‘Missions’ tab.
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[New Mission Unlocked: "Hustle Like a CEO"]
> Task: Earn 500,000 yen within three days.
Reward: Unlocks ‘Basic Business Knowledge’ skill.
Penalty: You remain an NPC.
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"Three days, huh…"
Ryo cracked his knuckles.
"Alright. Time to make money."
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Step One: Selling Limited Edition Sneakers (Again)
Ryo rushed to the mall and bought more limited-edition sneakers.
Listed them online for insane markups.
And within an hour?
SOLD OUT.
Profit: 200,000 yen.
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Step Two: Flipping Used Phones
He bought cheap second-hand phones, cleaned them up, and resold them online.
Profit: 150,000 yen.
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Step Three: Betting on a Sure Win
Using his system-enhanced intelligence, Ryo bet on an underdog in an esports tournament.
The team won.
Profit: 200,000 yen.
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[Ding! Mission Complete!]
> Reward: Basic Business Knowledge Skill Unlocked!
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Ryo grinned.
"That was easy."
But just as he was celebrating his win…
His phone buzzed.
It was an unknown number.
"Huh?"
He answered.
"Hello?"
A soft, pyful voice came through the line.
"Ryo-kun~ I hear you’re trying to start a business?"
Ryo froze.
Who the hell is this?!
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[Ding! Congratutions. You have unlocked your fourth heroine: Reina Nakamura.]
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Reina…
Where had he heard that name before?
Wait.
She was the richest girl in school.
Also known as "The Ice Queen."
Ryo narrowed his eyes. "How do you know about my business?"
Reina chuckled. "I have my ways. Let’s meet tomorrow. I might have a… ‘proposal’ for you."
Then she hung up.
Ryo stared at his phone.
A rich, beautiful girl just took an interest in him.
This system is the best thing to ever happen to me.
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[Ding! Chapter Complete!]
> Mission: Read the next chapter.
Reward: A business breakthrough, a power-up, and an important deal.
Penalty for skipping: You stay broke, and Reina loses interest.
Will you accept the mission?
