Spend Money, Get Stronger

Two years after a global energy crisis, Seoul lies in desolate ruins, its outskirts scarred by collapsed buildings and the ominous glow of newly formed 'gates.' These mysterious portals unleash monstrous threats and have irrevocably reshaped society, giving rise to powerful hunters who navigate a world now governed by game-like rules. In this brutal new reality, where strength is paramount, one man discovers an unconventional path to power.

Kang Cheon-woong is a hunter driven by an unyielding will to survive and thrive. Unlike others, he possesses a unique, almost unbelievable ability: the more money he spends, the stronger he becomes. This extraordinary system allows him to push past conventional limits, rapidly leveling up, regenerating from grievous injuries, and conquering formidable dungeons that others abandon. His relentless pursuit of power sees him hunting non-stop, pushing his body to its limits, and facing down dangerous adversaries, both monstrous and human.

But the world beyond the gates is fraught with peril. Cheon-woong must contend with not only the terrifying creatures lurking within dungeons like the Grade 1 Yeouido Dungeon but also the cutthroat politics and rivalries among other hunters and guilds. From facing down chain-wielding thugs to navigating a society still reeling from a past where hunters targeted corrupt politicians, Cheon-woong's journey is a high-stakes gamble where every expenditure, every level gained, brings him closer to dominance—or a swift, brutal end. Can he leverage his unique system to carve out his destiny in a world where money truly buys power?

Original Novel:
Naver Series, Ridibooks, KakaoPage, MrBlue, BookCube, Mootoon, Joara, Anytoon

Official Translations:
English