The next morning, Arin awoke to a new notification:
[Hidden Potential Detected. Choose a skill to awaken: Physical, Mental, Artistic, Social]
He stared at the options. Each one pulsed with a soft glow, tempting him. "Mental… Artistic… Social… maybe Physical?"
After a moment's hesitation, he selected Artistic — a talent he had always admired in others but never explored seriously.
[Skill Awakening Initiated: Artistic]
[Reward: Creativity +1, Perception +1]
Immediately, colors seemed sharper, sounds richer, and ideas flowed like water. Arin felt a strange energy coursing through him — like he could see the world through a new lens.
[Mission Available: Create something unique from your surroundings]
Arin wandered the streets, gathering small scraps of inspiration: a twisted piece of metal, a pattern of sunlight on a wall, a melody hummed by a street musician. He stitched them together into a rough sketch, clumsy yet alive.
[Mission Completed: Creativity Expressed]
[Skill Points: Artistic +2, Confidence +1]
[Experience Gained: 30]
As he looked at his imperfect masterpiece, Arin realized something profound: the LifeCode System wasn't just about fun. It was about growth — about discovering hidden parts of himself, learning to act, and daring to live fully.
[System Hint: Greater adventures await. Prepare for challenges that will test your mind, body, and spirit.]
Arin laughed softly. "Bring it on, LifeCode. I'm ready."