Chapter 18:

[Ding! Blood Overlord basic tier ability book detected. Does host wish to learn it?]

[Compatibility: 70%]

Noah's jaw dropped in shock as the strange message appeared in his mind.

_What is a compatibility rating doing in my stats?_ He wondered inwardly.

He'd experienced such a thing before, but this time he felt like it would be different because of the compatibility. Curious, he took a deep breath and decided to embrace the unknown and learn the mysterious "Blood Overlord" ability.

As soon as he had that thought, the scroll in his hands disintegrated into dust while his eyes closed, he felt a strange sensation in his head, like an encyclopedia being downloaded directly into his brain. Unknown to him, a mysterious rune was being etched onto his very soul.

[Ding! Host has learned Blood Overlord basic tier external ability and it can be upgraded by mastering it and gaining insight. Host can learn another external ability.]

The others exchanged nervous glances as the scroll vanished