Weeks of steady practice had finally paid off. Arin's steps were no longer shaky; he could walk across the room confidently without falling. His Walking skill had reached a new milestone: Intermediate.
Ding!
[Skill Upgrade Achieved]
Skill: Walking
Proficiency: Intermediate (0%)
Effect: Movement is stable. Can walk longer distances with less effort and better balance.
Arin grinned. This was a huge step forward. Crawling had been mastered, Walking now felt solid, and he could finally think about moving even faster.
His tiny legs bounced excitedly. If I can walk well, maybe I can run…
He planted his feet firmly and pushed forward, faster than ever. His small arms swung for balance, and his legs pumped hard. He stumbled once, twice, but this time he didn't fall. He kept moving, faster and faster, until he finally managed a short sprint across the room.
Ding!
[New Skill Generated]
Skill: Running
Proficiency: Basic (0%)
Description: The ability to move at high speed using legs. Requires balance, strength, and coordination.
Arin's heart raced—not from exhaustion, but from excitement. Running! Another skill unlocked. Crawling, Walking, and Running… all stages of movement were now in his grasp.
Days passed, and he practiced tirelessly. Each attempt at running strengthened his legs, improved his balance, and sharpened his instincts. His parents cheered him on every time he moved faster, laughed when he stumbled, and caught him when he fell.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Running
Proficiency: Basic (10%)
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Walking
Proficiency: Intermediate (25%)
Then, as he combined Crawling, Walking, and Running in his daily practice, the system suddenly glowed brighter than before.
Ding!
[Skill Fusion Activated]
Skills Merged: Crawling + Walking + Running
New Skill Generated: Movement Mastery
Proficiency: Basic (0%)
Description: Full mastery of all forms of locomotion. Enhances speed, balance, agility, and stamina. Linked physical skills now grow faster through practice.
Arin blinked. Movement Mastery… He could feel his body responding instantly. Every step, jump, or turn felt more controlled. His muscles worked in perfect coordination. Crawling, Walking, and Running were no longer separate—they were one unified skill.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Movement Mastery
Proficiency: Basic (10%)
Arin's parents watched in awe. "Look at him go… he's like a little whirlwind!" his father laughed.
"Yes… he moves with such balance and confidence," his mother whispered, hugging him tightly.
Arin smiled faintly, feeling a rush of pride. Every month of crawling, every wobbling step of walking, every fall during running had led to this. Hard Work wasn't just about repetition—it was about combining effort into something greater.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Hard Work
Proficiency: Intermediate (10%)
By nightfall, Arin lay in bed, exhausted but exhilarated. His skill panel glowed softly:
[Skill Panel]
Movement Mastery – Basic (10%)
Super Senses – Basic (30%)
Speaking – Basic (20%)
Hard Work – Intermediate Proficiency: Active
Arin closed his eyes with a small, determined smile. With every step, every skill I combine, I grow stronger. This is only the beginning.