Three years had passed since Arin's life restarted. Time had been filled with training, learning, and constant growth. His fused skills—Movement Mastery and Super Senses—had become second nature, guiding his body and mind effortlessly. The system no longer listed the original skills separately, recognizing them as part of the new, superior abilities.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Movement Mastery – Intermediate → Advanced (65%)
Skill: Super Senses – Intermediate → Advanced (55%)
Skill: Enhanced Communication – Intermediate → Advanced (40%)
During this time, Arin had also unlocked new skills:
Ding!
[New Skill Generated]
Skill: Agility
Proficiency: Basic (0%)
Description: Enhances reflexes, coordination, and quick movement. Works with Movement Mastery.
Ding!
[New Skill Generated]
Skill: Sensory Awareness
Proficiency: Basic (0%)
Description: Heightens perception of surroundings. Enhances decision-making and reflexes. Linked to Super Senses.
One bright morning, Arin's parents took him to the nearby park. The sunlight was warm, the scent of grass and flowers filled the air, and the sounds of laughter and birdsong created a lively symphony. Arin's Super Senses activated immediately, highlighting every movement, every whisper, every shift in light or shadow.
He noticed families strolling by. Some were wealthy, their children dressed in bright clothes, pushing shiny strollers, laughing loudly. Their parents barely acknowledged other families, speaking sharply to their children and expecting obedience without patience or warmth. Arin's young heart felt a pang.
He looked at his own parents. They didn't have wealth, but they had something richer—love, care, and patience. His father's wide smile, his mother's gentle encouragement, every little action showed warmth that no money could buy.
Curious, Arin activated a quick glance at his system interface, viewing the "reset world" overlay. Numbers, stats, and potential paths floated before his eyes, showing him an invisible layer of life he had never noticed before. He could see:
Families divided by wealth, talent, and social status.
Children already limited or advantaged by circumstances.
Opportunities and dangers that ordinary people never noticed.
Arin's mind raced. So this is the world… even in this reset, some are born ahead, some are left behind. Hard work matters, but only if you're willing to push beyond what others accept as limits.
He ran to the sandbox, testing his Movement Mastery and Agility. He jumped over small obstacles, balanced on low beams, and dodged rolling toys effortlessly. Sensory Awareness allowed him to detect subtle hazards and plan his movements perfectly.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Movement Mastery – Advanced (70%)
Skill: Agility – Basic (15%)
Skill: Sensory Awareness – Basic (20%)
Sitting in the sandbox, he observed the other children. Some shared toys, some ignored others, some acted shy or bossy. Enhanced Communication helped him understand their moods and intentions, even without words.
He thought back to the reset overlay, seeing a map of paths people would likely follow in life based on talent, wealth, and opportunity. Arin smiled faintly. Even if others are limited, I can carve my own path. I'll combine effort, observation, and understanding. I won't be restricted by what I was born into.
By evening, Arin had tested his skills extensively: running, jumping, balancing, observing, and interacting. The park had become a natural training ground. Every movement strengthened Movement Mastery and Agility, every observation sharpened Sensory Awareness and Enhanced Communication, and every small interaction built his social understanding.
Ding!
[Skill Proficiency Increased]
Skill: Movement Mastery – Advanced (75%)
Skill: Super Senses – Advanced (65%)
Walking home, Arin held his parents' hands tightly. He had learned so much—not just about movement or senses, but about the world. Wealth did not equal happiness or wisdom. Love, patience, and effort were far more valuable.
He smiled softly. I'll keep training, learning, and growing. One day, I'll rise above everyone and make my parents proud. Not because I have talent, but because I work hard, understand the world, and use every advantage the system gives me.
The sun set behind them, casting long shadows over the park. Arin's fused skills glowed softly in his mind, alongside the new abilities he had discovered during this time-lapse. He felt ready for whatever challenges the world would bring next.