《Merchant of Worlds》


 Chapter 0: A Shopkeeper鈥檚 Final Purchase

    The soft hum of fluorescent lights filled the small convenience store as Liam Carter, a 20-year-old shopkeeper with a sharp eye for deals, leaned over the counter. His life revolved around two things: running his store and indulging in endless shopping. Whether it was the latest gadgets, exotic snacks, or rare collectibles, Liam had an insatiable desire to buy things.


    But passion comes with a price. After days of overwork and late-night shopping sprees, fatigue finally claimed him. With a final sigh, Liam collapsed, darkness overtaking his vision. His last thought wasn¡¯t fear or regret¡ªit was frustration over not buying a limited-edition item he had been eyeing.If you come across this story on Amazon, it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.


    When Liam next opened his eyes, he wasn¡¯t in his familiar store. Instead, he lay beneath the canopy of a dense forest, with the earthy scent of soil and leaves filling his senses. As he sat up, blinking at the unfamiliar surroundings, a translucent blue screen appeared before him:


    [Welcome, Liam Carter!]


    You have been transported to a new world. Your unique class: [All-Rounder Merchant] has been activated.

 Chapter 1: The Merchants Gift

    Chapter 1: The Merchant''s Gift


    ¡°Transported to a new world¡­?¡± Liam muttered, rubbing his eyes as he read the message. He couldn¡¯t deny the surreal feeling of the moment, but years of binge-watching isekai anime had prepared him for this.


    ¡°Guess I¡¯m the protagonist of my own story now,¡± he joked, standing up. The system screen expanded, revealing more information:


    [Status: Liam Carter]


    Class: All-Rounder MerchantUnlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.


    Level: 1


    Skills:


    Appraisal Lv.1 ¨C Inspect items to determine value and details.


    Bartering Lv.1 ¨C Increases success in negotiations.


    Quick Inventory Access Lv.1 ¨C Instantly store and retrieve items.


    Combat Mastery Lv.1 ¨C Basic proficiency in all weapons.


    [System Features Unlocked:]


    Shop ¨C Buy items from your previous world using converted currency.


    Inventory ¨C A limitless spatial storage system.


    Quests ¨C Complete tasks for rewards.


    Currency Conversion ¨C Convert this world¡¯s money into your previous world¡¯s money.


    ¡°An all-rounder class with a shopping system? Not bad!¡± Liam grinned. As he browsed through the Shop, he noticed everything from instant noodles to designer clothes was available. However, the prices were listed in dollars, and he only had $500 and 100 gold coins.


    ¡°First things first, I need to find a way out of this forest.¡±


    After several hours of walking, he stumbled upon a dirt path that led him to the outskirts of a bustling city surrounded by high stone walls. A system message popped up:


    [You have entered Dawnstead City.]


    Tip: Establish a business to grow your wealth and influence.]