The main story begins in Volume 1: Prologue.
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Revision: 3; 15/11/2025
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Author's Note:
All prices are listed in Korean Won (KRW) using approximate 2025 values. Exchange rates are based on dynamic public sources (e.g., Google Finance), and all amounts are rounded, fictionalized estimates that may include taxes, fees, or other factors.
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.
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Currency Reference (KRW → USD)
• ₩10,000 ≈ US$7 — A casual meal for one (e.g., Korean BBQ lunch).
• ₩50,000 ≈ US$35 — A week's worth of groceries for one person.• ₩100,000 ≈ US$70 — A fancy dinner or a mid-range tech accessory.• ₩500,000 ≈ US$350 — High-quality sneakers or a premium dinner for two.• ₩1,000,000 ≈ US$700 — A new smartphone or modest monthly rent outside Seoul.• ₩3,000,000 ≈ US$2,100 — A high-end gaming PC or a comfortable apartment in Seoul.• ₩30,000,000 ≈ US$21,000 — A well-kept used car (Hyundai/Kia) or a major lease deposit.• ₩100,000,000 ≈ US$70,000 — A luxury car (e.g., Genesis G90, BMW 5 Series).• ₩1,000,000,000 ≈ US$700,000 — A small apartment in Seoul or a house in the countryside.
All conversions to USD are approximate and rounded for clarity.
Based on 2025 estimates, actual prices may vary.
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Speed Reference (km/h → mph)
All speeds are presented in km/h. For readers who prefer mph, here is a rough 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.
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