Chapter 72: Let them remember my name
The spies watching could not believe what they had just witnessed, even though the people Lucen just defeated were thugs. They still outnumbered him, and one even had awakened his aura.
The way Lucen defeated them using unarmed combat with such ease was unexpected, especially from someone who was once known as a sickly disappointment of the Thornehart house.
"That’s the Iron Duke’s son?" One of the spies couldn’t help but blurt out to himself.
’Could the recent rumors about Lucen Thornehart actually hold some truth?’ That thought echoed through the minds of every hidden observer.
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Unaware of what the spies were thinking, Lucen and his group were following the leader of the thugs to the underground arena. While they were walking, Lucen was reviewing his own fight.
’Acting Adept... it really is an incredible trait. The ability to borrow the skills of a character I knew inside and out it’s truly absurdly powerful. I’m honestly surprised it’s only rated Rare instead of Epic. Then again... The drawbacks probably hold it back.’
He remembered the feeling, how slipping into that persona felt too natural. For a moment, it wasn’t just mimicry. It was similar to possession. The more he embraced the role, the more it nibbled at the edges of who he really was. It felt like his own personality was being overwritten.
’If I made a mistake, would my own personality be replaced?... There’s also the fact that, unlike when I try doing things myself, I gained increased proficiency with the chance of it becoming a skill. But when using the skill of a character using Acting Adept, my own proficiency doesn’t increase.’
Lucen opened and closed his fist.
’There’s also the fact that even if I act out someone perfectly, and am able to use some of their skills, my stats are the same. Most likely, I won’t be able to perform techniques that my body can’t do, like flight or energy beams. Aside from those, I’m not sure if there are other drawbacks. Still, overall it is a great trait.’
While Lucen was deep in thought, Sir Thalos laughed heartily beside him.