Jihoon's phone buzzed in the dark room. The pale blue light cast harsh shadows on his tired face. No chimes, no voices—just a silent notification.
[New Mission Activated]
Mission: Make a decision.
Reward: Unknown.
Time Limit: 3 hours.
No explanation. No hints. Just a countdown.
He stared at the screen, heart racing.
The system wasn't a friend. It didn't care about his struggles or his fears. It simply observed. It recorded. It judged.
Three hours to decide meant one thing: pressure.
Jihoon felt the weight pressing down on his chest.
His mind spun with possibilities. What choice? What risk?
The app stayed stubbornly silent, offering nothing.
Outside, the city hummed with life indifferent to his turmoil.
He glanced at the time. Two hours and fifty-five minutes left.
Jihoon's phone buzzed again.
[Decision Window Open]
Choose:
Spend ₩500,000 on something you want.
Donate ₩500,000 to an unknown account.
Do nothing.
No hints. No moral compass. Just cold options.
Jihoon's fingers hovered. Every second the clock ticked, anxiety surged.
His bank balance flashed. Enough money was there.
The system waited.
He thought about his life, his dreams, the uncertain future.
The thought of giving away half a million was reckless.
But the thought of doing nothing—was that even a choice?
Minutes passed. His mind screamed. Then, a single tap.
Option 2.
[Mission Complete]
Reward: ₩1,200,000 credited.
System Message:
"Your choice has been recorded. Analysis in progress."
Jihoon's relief was short-lived. Another notification appeared.
[Warning]
"Choices will have consequences.
Not all will be rewarded."
His phone screen dimmed.
Jihoon sat back, breath shallow.
The system wasn't a game. It wasn't a guide. It was a test.
And the stakes were rising.