Murphy's surprise after killing Jude Law wasn't just the blood essence infused with deathly power. As he left the valley with Flesh Ripper and four controlled undead carrying a litter for the wounded Lady Irina, a notification silently appeared before the governor:
Having used Ancestor Power: Crimson Arcana multiple times in a short period, your compatibility with this Ancestor Power has reached "Proficient." The compatibility cap is "Master."
Having used Crimson Arcana to imitate Bloodied Blades in a short period, you have unlocked Ancestor Power: Crimson Storm. Current compatibility: "Beginner."
"Woohoo!"
Murphy kept a cool, handsome expression on his face, but inside, he was loudly celebrating the blessing of the god of woohoo.
When he had seen Adele use Crimson Storm to slay her enemies, he'd known the technique was a perfect match for his close-combat style. Now, after constantly imitating her, he'd finally learned a trick from Sister E.
Including Crimson Storm, Murphy now had three Ancestor Powers.
If he kept practicing the Gift of the Endless One, Mannis, he could also gain an Ancestor Power related to "time." Once things here were settled, he could find an opportunity to visit Lord Payin. Perhaps he could learn a few Bloodbound Clan secrets and use the Bloodbound Knights' techniques to acquire another powerful Ancestor Power.
That would give him five Ancestor Powers, putting him on par with Triss when she completed the Silver Trial. If he worked at it a little more, he might even gather six or seven.
Mm, that was probably the limit.
Not because he couldn't have more, but because the Silver Trial required him to gather his Ancestor Powers together to elevate his life rank. The more powers he had, the harder it would be to gather and fuse them.
More wasn't always better. He needed