As Liam wandered past a public antique exhibition, he paused, despite the sun's scorching heat and his growing thirst. Something irresistible drew him into the market—perhaps an instinct, perhaps the call of curiosity. He couldn't quite tell. He ventured into the market, exploring the place with his eyes and feet. It was an open, sandy area. Easy to see and navigate. Liam followed the pull that drew him into the market like a red thread. All around him, vendors called out to people to view their unique wares.
“Here is the beast of Japan in the 1900s! Put this up in your room to chase away evil spirits!”
Liam paused to examine the so-called beast. It did not look like one at all. He moved on.
“The famous Shingo Liun from the days of the old!”
“This special box is worth hundreds of milli
