Chapter 68:Money and Talent Pour In
Chapter 68: Entering the Top Rankings (2)
To make an accurate judgment, Ryuseong first needed to know which platforms were good and what kind of terms were considered favorable.
**Web Novel Communities.**
Searching for that term brought up several sites. He clicked on the one at the very top. After entering, he searched for his questions, and a condensed list of various posts appeared.
* **Title:** Recommended Publishers List!
* **Title:** Essential Tips for Contract Terms!
* **Title:** Places to Avoid…!
* **Title:** When Signing a Work Contract…
He read through them one by one. It was incredibly helpful. There were many people giving advice that was more blunt and accurate than he had expected.
"Whoa..."
Roughly speaking, the current standard contract was a **7:3 split**. Beyond that, he could see which agencies or managements were stronger on **Series, CocoaPage, or Redibooks**.
"This is interesting."
While looking at the info, he re-examined his contact notes, comparing them slowly. Thanks to this, he significantly narrowed down the range of companies worth signing with. However, he decided not to reply just yet. Most people recommended waiting a bit longer before reaching out.
Ryuseong felt the same. It seemed better in many ways to enter negotiations after the metrics showed more definitive results.
**A position of superiority.**
In other words, he wanted to secure terms better than the standard.
"Well, for now..."
He decided to do a "mass release" to keep the momentum going. He uploaded Chapters 12 and 13 simultaneously. He closed the **Moontopia** app immediately, but the moment he did, he became curious about the view count.
*I can't do this.*
If he wasn't careful, he’d end up staring at the view count all day. Shaking his head, he headed to the gym. Working out allowed him to forget for at least a little while. Still feeling restless, he took a walk around the neighborhood.
That was when it happened.
> **[Quest Triggered!]**
> **[Sometimes, You Have to Run.]**
>
A quest appeared for the first time in a while. A child walking a small dog had dropped the leash. The dog was faster than expected, and the child was slower.
*Pababat!*
Ryuseong sprinted forward and grabbed the leash.
*Arf, arf arf!*
The young puppy was bouncing around, seemingly thrilled by the chase. The child, running up late, bowed deeply.
"Huff, huff... Th-thank you so much!"
"Be careful next time."
"Yes!"
The child spiritedly continued the walk. *He won't drop it this time, right?* Ryuseong followed slightly out of concern, but the child was clutching the leash tightly, perhaps because of the experience.
Soon, someone who looked like the child's older brother appeared and took the leash. He could rest easy now.
> **[Quest Cleared!]**
> **[Settlement Complete.]**
> **[You have obtained a 'Lowest-Grade Random Card.']**
> **[You have earned 1 Virtue Point.]**
>
He got one point and a card. Lately, the cards had been yielding interesting things, so he was quite expectant. What would it be this time? He picked one of the cards spinning in the air.
> **[You have selected a Lowest-Grade 'Item.']**
> **[You have obtained an 'Unknown Fragment' as a reward.]**
>
A single fragment appeared in his hand.
"What is this...?"
As he stared at it, the fragment absorbed into his palm as if melting. He tried thinking about the fragment and willed it to activate, but there was no response.
"Strange."
He brushed off his hands and continued walking.
A few days passed.
Today, as soon as he serialized Chapter 15 on Moontopia, he immediately applied for a promotion to **General Serialization**. It would take some time for the promotion to be processed.
*Ding-dong.*
The delivery he had been waiting for arrived. It was a gift for Lucky: **catnip**.
"Lucky, come here."
Lucky, who had been lying down, approached. *Nya?*
He held out the container of catnip to the tilting head.
"This is something called catnip."
When he opened the lid and sprinkled a bit on the floor, Lucky leaned in to sniff it.
*Nyaaaaang?*
The cat's eyes grew as wide as lanterns. After letting out a bizarre sound, she rubbed her face against the catnip. She seemed to be in a better mood than he had imagined.
"Hehe. Cute."
He sprinkled a bit more.
*Waaaang! Woof!* (Wait, cats don't bark, but she was making wild sounds.)
She became excited, almost as if she had lost her mind. She rubbed her body frantically against the floor, letting out a constant stream of strange noises. She looked even happier than when she ate Churu. Seeing her enjoy it this much was deeply satisfying.
"It was worth buying."
While he was playing with Lucky, a notification appeared.
> **[You have been promoted to Gen
eral Serialization.]**
> **[You have earned 1 Virtue Point.]**
> **[Special Linked Quest Updated.]**
>
> **[#4. Reach 100 Favorites.]**
> **[You have reached 100 Favorites.]**
> **[You have earned 1 Virtue Point.]**
>
> **[Special Linked Quest Updated.]**
> **[#5. Reach 500 Views on the latest chapter.]**
> **[You have reached 500 Views on the latest chapter.]**
> **[You have earned 1 Virtue Point.]**
>
> **[Special Linked Quest Updated.]**
> **[#6. Reach 10,000 KRW in Donations.]**
> **[Donation goal reached.]**
> **[You have earned 1 Virtue Point.]**
>
> **[Special Linked...]**
>
Suddenly, holograms began to float incessantly before his eyes.
Cleared. Cleared again.
Cleared once more.
One after another, subsequent quests were being completed in rapid succession.
> **[#10. Enter the Top 20 on the Rankings.]**
> **[You have entered the Top 20.]**
> **[You have earned 2 Virtue Points.]**
>
> **[Special Linked Quest...]**
>
Starting from Quest #10, the rewards increased from 1 point to 2 points each. The chain of special linked quests continued for a few more rounds before finally settling down at Quest #13.
> **[#15. Enter the Top 3 on the Rankings.]**
>
In less than 30 seconds, he had accumulated 17 Virtue Points. Thanks to this, he already had 25 points saved up, despite having purchased stock information just a few days ago.
"This is insane."
The special linked quests were far more lucrative than he had imagined. It was absolutely brilliant.
After a while, he checked the videos from the 'Future Hope Civil Group.' He watched the videos he had missed in order; the case had been progressing rather sluggishly. However, he found good news in a video posted a few days ago.
[Yes, the perpetrator had been repeatedly refusing to show up for questioning. Finally, the prosecution has drawn their sword. We’ve been informed that an arrest warrant has been issued.]
[Finally...!]
[Yes, a custodial investigation will now proceed.]
This was truly good news. Once a custodial investigation began, the case would likely be processed at a much faster pace.
[However, that is only the criminal suit. We are already proceeding with a civil lawsuit. Let me give you an accurate update on the current status.]
A fairly shocking story followed.
[In the case of the perpetrator, this was not their first offense. We managed to confirm several circumstances with great difficulty, and fortunately, we were able to collect evidence. We passed that evidence over to the 'Choi & Kim' law firm. Thanks to that, we were able to bring together several victims, all of whom are simultaneously proceeding with civil lawsuits for various charges, including aggravated assault. we will ensure that every single victim is properly compensated for their grievances.]
[Thank you so, so much...!]
[It’s too early for thanks. We’re just getting started. As I said from the beginning, we are going to the very end. Please look forward to it.]
Their efficiency was even more surprising than he had expected. To think they found other victims.
In reality, if you pursue a civil suit alone, there’s a high probability the compensation won't be that significant. But if there are multiple victims, the story changes entirely.
*They’re impressive.*
Ryuseong hesitated for a moment before placing a call.
—*Ah, is this our sponsor?*
The voice of Hong Sang-hoon, the representative of the civil group, came through the smartphone.
"Yes, it's been a while, hasn't it? I've been enjoying the videos."
—*Haha, thank you. We’re just doing our best for those who’ve been wronged. Oh? Ah, one moment please.*
"Sure."
—*Hey, let’s talk later. Yeah, I’m on the phone right now. Sorry, did I keep you waiting?*
"It's fine. You sound busy, so I'll get straight to the point. I'd like to donate a bit more."
—*Ah, a donation? Hmm, to be honest, our situation is actually quite alright at the moment. We’ve been getting a lot of attention while handling this case. Surprisingly many people have been sending in funds. Our capital is fairly sufficient right now.*
"Is that so?"
—*Yes, haha...*
—*Wait, Representative! Why would you say that...?*
—*Quiet, you.*
—*Ugh...!*
Ryuseong let out a small chuckle at the voices leaking through the background.
*Yeah, that’s how it should be.*
It was rare to find someone so honest. That was exactly why he felt more inclined to help. Whether it was a calculated move or genuine sincerity, a person like that was bound to succeed.
"I’ll lend a hand anyway. It’s not a huge amount, but if your funds are even more abundant, you'll be able to help even more people beyond this current case."
—*Well, that is true. This is quite...*
"I can send it to the same account as before, right?"
—*Yes, of course.*
"Keep up the hard work. I'll be in touch again."
—*Understood. Thank you truly!*
After ending the call, he immediately sent 30 million KRW. He looked forward to them continuing to show such a positive side in the future.
That evening, Ryuseong hosted a live stream for the first time in a while.
"Hello, everyone."
Today was the day he had to make his first purchase of SQQQ.
The reason he turned on the stream wasn't for anything specific; he just wondered if a limited quest might pop up. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.
> **Al-tang:** Ga-Hi! (Gamer Hi)
> **
SemiconductorGod:** Ga-Hi!!
> **OinkOink:** Ga-Hi!
> **TangTang:** Ga-Hi!
As Al-tang started the greeting, everyone below followed suit, shouting "Ga-Hi!"
"What does 'Ga-Hi' mean?"
> **Al-tang:** It’s short for ‘Gamyeon-nam (Masked Man) Hi’ lol
> **StockNewbie:** Just a light greeting haha
>
"Ah, I see. Then Ga-Hi to you too!"
He felt like they used to use a different greeting before, but he couldn't quite remember, so he let it slide. First, he brought up the topic that had been dominating the news lately.
"There's been a lot of talk about the US-China trade war recently. I've seen a ton of articles saying a 'Second Trade War' is about to begin. What do you all think? The stock market hasn't really reacted yet."
> **KeepGoing:** Hmm, if the market isn't reacting, isn't that the end of it? I feel like it's not moving because there’s no reason to...
> **TapWater:** Corporate value should remain the same!
> **Strawberry:** Still, the market itself could get shaken up.
>
Everyone made fair points.
"I’ve done some studying myself. From what I can see, the risks look quite high. Honestly, there's a very easy reference point we can look at: the First US-China Trade War."
> **Al-tang:** Ah, that reminds me of 2018...!
> **StockNewbie:** That was the worst haha.
>
"With interest rate hikes overlapping with the trade war back then, the market tanked. I don't think this time will be much different."
> **Al-tang:** *Gasp*, you think so?
>
"Yes, in my view, it's going to drop."
After that, he mentioned several helpful articles and YouTube videos. Between reading articles, interpreting them, and communicating with the viewers, an hour flew by.
"Time really flies. It’s already 10:30 PM—market opening time. The market still hasn't shown much of a reaction, but as I’ve been saying, I plan to invest in the decline. Today, I'll just lightly purchase some inverse ETFs and then end the stream."
Communicating with his audience, which had now surpassed 500 viewers, he pulled up the trading system on the screen. He searched for **SQQQ** and checked the chart.
For the past 15 years, it had been on a steady downward trend.
Looking at the chart alone, buying it almost felt foolish. However, he *knew*. Without a moment's hesitation, he executed the buy order using his entire balance.
> **[Purchase executed.]**
> **[Purchase executed.]**
> **[Purchase execu...]**
>
He went all-in with the money earned from QuantumCom and the funds he had previously invested in QQQ.
**A total of 3.8 billion KRW.**
It was such a massive fortune that even Ryuseong felt his skin crawl with tension. Had it not been for his insider information, he never would have been able to invest like this.
"Well then, I'll see you all next time."
Clutching his pounding chest, he ended the live stream.
The next date was **October 17th**.
On that day,
he would sell his SQQQ and buy TQQQ.
If you want to read advance chapters, you can go to my Kofi page.👉Money and talent pour in
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