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 Merchant

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Level: 1

Skills:

Appraisal Lv.1 – Inspect items to determine value and details.

Bartering Lv.1 – Increases success in negotiations.

Quick Inventory Access Lv.1 – Instantly store and retrieve items.

Combat Mastery Lv.1 – Basic proficiency in all weapons.

[System Features Unlocked:]

Shop – Buy items from your previous world using converted currency.

Inventory – A limitless spatial storage system.

Quests – Complete tasks for rewards.

Currency Conversion – 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.]