Arin had finally begun to walk. His first steps were shaky, but each day he tried a little more. He fell countless times—onto the floor, into his parents' arms, or onto the edge of the small rug—but he never gave up.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Walking
Proficiency: Basic (10%)
Even as he practiced walking, Arin started noticing things he hadn't before. The way his mother folded the laundry so each piece fit perfectly. The way his father carefully balanced the groceries on one arm while holding Arin with the other. The small creaks in the floor, the sunlight shifting across the room, the ticking of the old clock on the wall.
He listened carefully, watched closely, and remembered everything. Each little detail felt important. His tiny mind absorbed more than before, and the system seemed to notice.
Ding!
[New Skill Generated]
Skill: Observation
Proficiency: Basic (0%)
Description:The ability to notice small details in the environment and in people's behavior. Higher proficiency increases awareness, memory, and understanding of hidden cues.
Arin's eyes widened. Observation… it was like Listening, but more than just sound. Now he could see patterns, understand little things about his parents' moods, and notice things that others overlooked.
His parents laughed one afternoon as he crawled after a rolling ball. Arin's small eyes followed the ball carefully, predicting where it would stop and reaching it faster than before.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Observation
Proficiency: Basic (5%)
Walking and Observation started growing together. Each day he moved a little further, fell a little less, and noticed a little more. He learned when his mother was tired and when his father needed help, even without them saying a word.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Walking
Proficiency: Basic (25%)
By evening, Arin was exhausted, yet his heart was full. He had walked across almost the entire living room, observed every little detail around him, and noticed even subtle smiles or frowns of his parents.
His father lifted him up high, spinning him in the air. "You've grown so much, son!" he laughed.
His mother hugged him close. "You're learning so quickly… and you're paying attention to everything. I'm so proud of you."
Arin smiled quietly. In his past life, he had never noticed such things. He had been blind to the small, precious details. But now, every observation, every careful look, was recorded, rewarded, and turned into growth.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Observation
Proficiency: Basic (12%)
That night, lying in bed, Arin glanced at the faint glow of his skill panel in his mind:
[Skill Panel]
Crawling – Mastery (100%)
Walking – Basic (25%)
Listening – Basic (20%)
Speaking – Basic (18%)
Observation – Basic (12%)
Hard Work – Basic Proficiency: Active
A small smile spread across his face. Crawling had taught him persistence. Walking was teaching him balance. Listening had sharpened his ears. And Observation… was teaching him how to understand the world and people around him.
For Arin, it wasn't just about skills. It was about seeing, hearing, and learning in ways he never had before.
And with each small step, he felt closer to the future he wanted—a future where his efforts could finally matter.