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—it was frustration over not buying a limited-edition item he had been eyeing.

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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.