[Eturnagaram – Two Days Later]
The village buzzed with the usual morning chaos. Cows crossed the road lazily, shopkeepers opened their shutters, and school kids raced with bags half-zipped. But Pavan wasn't like the rest — not anymore.
[System Task Active]
Use ₹100 to generate value that helps someone in need.
Time limit: 48 hours
Reward: Street-Smart Boost | Crowd Favor +1 | Passive Unlock: People's Trust (Tier 1)
Pavan sat near the local tea stall, sipping slowly. His eyes scanned the street — not for an item to buy, but for a problem to solve.
That's when he saw him — a ragged boy around 13, trying to sell boiled peanuts on a rusted cart with one wheel bent. No one was buying. Most were laughing.
Pavan stood up and walked over.
"Selling these alone?"
The boy nodded, wiping his nose. "My name's Naveen, anna. My father broke his leg. We haven't paid rent in weeks."
"How much are you hoping to make today?"
"Even ₹150 would be enough."
Pavan looked at the cart, the dull signboard, the sad layout.
[Passive Skill Activated: Local Business Insight]
Opportunity detected: Poor cart visibility, poor stall layout. Potential: High.
He smiled. "Let's fix that, Naveen."
[Montage Scene – Quick Cuts]
Pavan buys colorful paper and sketch pens for ₹30.
He repaints the boy's stall sign to say:
"Hot Masala Peanuts – Just ₹5! Free Sample Taste!"
Spends ₹20 more on a loud whistle toy and gives it to Naveen to grab attention.
Uses the rest to add a tiny paper fan display with "Special Today" written on it.
People start stopping.
Then… buying.
By the evening, Naveen had sold out.
[That Evening – Near the Well]
Naveen ran up to Pavan, holding ₹280 in his hand.
"You changed everything! Anna, I… I didn't think anyone would help us."
Pavan simply nodded. "You keep it. But next time — help someone else too."
[System Notification]
Task Completed: Created Value with Kindness
Reward: Street-Smart Boost | Crowd Favor +1
Passive Unlocked: People's Trust (Tier 1)
A few villagers nearby had seen it all. One old lady whispered, "He's not just a player… he's something else."
A girl near the temple stared at Pavan longer than she meant to. Her name was Sujatha — a bright student known for her quiet nature and sharp mind. She'd remember this moment.
[Later That Night – Rooftop of Pavan's House]
[System Bonus Task Unlocked]
Support 3 underprivileged individuals in creative ways.
Chain Reward: Community Loyalty Buff | Unlock: Micro-Enterprise Blueprint
As he leaned back to stare at the stars, a smile crept across his lips.
"I'm not just going to rise… I'll pull others up with me."
End of Chapter 3