Having acquired two more meteorite shards, Ma Lu hesitated about saving them for later use with new equipment, but ultimately decided to use them on the spot.
First, this would immediately enhance his strength, and second, since Dulce had just died, there was some risk in bringing the shards back to Holy Temple City.
If someone were to discover them, it could lead them to realize he had been to Circle Mirror Lake and subsequently link him to Dulce's death.
Using the two meteorite shards, Ma Lu inscribed new effects on both the Hellhound and the Bliss Bird.
One effect increased fire attribute attack damage by 15%, replacing the previously less useful effect of a 20% boost to the Hellhound's healing skills.
The other was an extra +1 to skill levels of buff abilities, substituting the useless accuracy enhancement for the Bliss Bird.
The two new effects were generally quite useful, making Ma Lu's risky dive into the lake worthwhile.
