Arin's legs trembled as he stood once again. The past weeks of crawling had made him strong, but walking required a whole new kind of effort. Every step was unsteady, every fall a reminder that progress was earned, not given.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Walking
Proficiency: Basic (30%)
Each day, he practiced tirelessly. Step by step, he moved across the floor, fell, got up, and tried again. The system recorded every attempt, every wobble, every push forward.
But walking wasn't his only focus. With each step, Arin's eyes darted around the room. He noticed the small cracks in the wall, the worn spots on the rug, the position of toys on the floor, and even subtle changes in his parents' expressions.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Observation
Proficiency: Basic (18%)
He realized that the more he observed, the easier walking became. He could anticipate obstacles, adjust his balance, and step more confidently. Observation was helping him move smarter, not just harder.
And then, another spark of thought came to him. He wanted to remember everything—his parents' faces, the sounds of their voices, the way the sunlight hit the room. If he could recall details perfectly, he could improve faster. He concentrated, trying to store every small fact in his mind.
Ding!
[New Skill Generated]
Skill: Remembering
Proficiency: Basic (0%)
Description: The ability to store and recall information accurately. Higher proficiency improves memory of sounds, sights, and events. Useful for learning and understanding the environment.
Arin's tiny heart raced. Another skill! Listening, Observation, and now Remembering. Everything he saw and heard could now help him grow faster, and the system would reward him for it.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Remembering
Proficiency: Basic (5%)
His parents watched in amazement as he walked across the floor while carefully studying the room. "He's learning so quickly," his father said, lifting him for support.
"Yes… and he notices everything around him," his mother added, her eyes misty. "He's so focused."
Arin smiled. Every glance, every sound, every fall, and every successful step was counted. The system didn't just reward movement—it rewarded effort combined with attention and memory.
Days passed. Arin practiced walking longer distances. He observed tiny details in the environment and remembered patterns—where his toys rolled, how his parents moved around the room, the positions of furniture.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Walking
Proficiency: Basic (45%)
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Observation
Proficiency: Basic (25%)
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Remembering
Proficiency: Basic (12%)
By nightfall, Arin lay on the floor, exhausted but proud. The soft glow of his skill panel floated in his mind:
[Skill Panel]
Crawling – Mastery (100%)
Walking – Basic (45%)
Listening – Basic (22%)
Speaking – Basic (20%)
Observation – Basic (25%)
Remembering – Basic (12%)
Hard Work – Basic Proficiency: Active
Arin closed his eyes. "Step by step… observation by observation… remembering everything… this is how I'll grow. This time, nothing I do is wasted."
And so, with every fall and every remembered detail, he continued his journey, turning effort, attention, and memory into real growth—one skill at a time.