Kim Ji-hoon, a 17-year-old university student, has spent his life navigating hardship and enduring the harsh sting of ridicule. Quiet and unassuming, he’s long been dismissed by those around him as little more than a figure to be overlooked. But beneath the surface, Ji-hoon harbors a fire that few have ever seen. When an unexpected event thrusts him into a world of power and unimaginable wealth, Ji-hoon must confront forces far beyond his understanding. His newfound position comes with a dangerous mix of allies, enemies, and hidden secrets that will challenge everything he once thought he knew about loyalty, trust, and the price of success. As he steps into the upper echelons of society, Ji-hoon begins to reshape his world. But in a place where reputation is everything, and enemies lurk at every corner, the question arises: how far is he willing to go to claim the life he’s always dreamed of? And what happens when the past he’s tried to escape catches up with him? A story of ambition, mystery, and a relentless thirst for power, this is a journey into a world where only the ruthless survive—and only the bold dare to rise.