The main story begins in Volume 1: Prologue.
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Revision: 2; 28/10/2025
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Author's Note:
All prices are listed in Korean Won (KRW), based on 2025 approximations. Exchange rates are drawn from dynamic sources such as Google Finance. As such, all monetary values are fictionalized estimates that may include taxes, fees, or other factors.
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₩10,000 — A casual meal for one (e.g., Korean BBQ lunch).
₩50,000 — A week's worth of groceries for one person.
₩100,000 — A fancy dinner or a mid-range tech accessory.
₩500,000 — High-quality sneakers or a premium dinner for two.
₩1,000,000 — A new smartphone or modest monthly rent outside Seoul.
₩3,000,000 — A high-end gaming PC or average monthly rent in Seoul.
₩30,000,000 — A used car (Hyundai/Kia) or a lease deposit.
₩100,000,000 — A luxury car (e.g., Genesis G90, BMW 5 Series).
₩1,000,000,000 — A small apartment in Seoul or a house in the countryside.
Context: Amounts like ₩850 million or ₩1 billion represent major assets (property, luxury vehicles). Smaller figures relate to everyday spending.
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Speed: Kilometers per Hour (km/h)
All speeds are in km/h. For readers more familiar with miles per hour (mph), here is an approximate guide:
20 km/h ≈ 12 mph — A brisk bicycle pace.
50 km/h ≈ 31 mph — Typical city driving speed.
80 km/h ≈ 50 mph — Fast urban roads or highway on-ramps.
100 km/h ≈ 62 mph — Standard highway cruising speed.
130 km/h ≈ 81 mph — High-speed expressway driving.
200 km/h ≈ 124 mph — Racetrack performance (e.g., Nürburgring).
250 km/h ≈ 155 mph — Supercar territory.
320 km/h ≈ 199 mph — High-speed railway like the Shinkansen or TGV.
A Note on Units: For the sake of narrative flow and authenticity, all measurements within the novel will remain in their original metric units (KRW, km/h, etc.) without inline conversions.