Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

Chapter 110 Lily

Rather than flying, it's more accurate to say that Luca's body defied the laws of gravity, and his weight was reduced to an exaggerated degree.

He stood on a protruding rock corner, took a deep breath, his leg muscles tensed suddenly, and then he pushed off with all his might.

He was like a cannonball that had been fired from its barrel, soaring straight into the night sky with an extremely abnormal acceleration.

The wind whistled in my ears, and a feeling of weightlessness instantly enveloped my entire body.

Luke's leap raised him more than ten meters!

He only came to a stop in mid-air when the force from the leg bursting out disappeared.

Then, something miraculous happened.

He did not fall rapidly into free fall like a projectile that has lost momentum.

Instead, it floats leisurely in the air like a balloon, slowly descending.

Feeling the unique changes in his body, Luke was even certain.

If he had a pair of wings right now, he could really fly thanks to this near-gravity-defying state.

However, he was immediately amused by the thought that popped into his head.

Since they already have wings, do they still need to borrow the ability of dragons to fly?

This light and agile state aroused Luca's playful spirit.

It bounces up repeatedly, then slowly descends.

It wasn't until about ten minutes had passed that this ability began to show signs of decline.

Even as his powers vanished, Luca's body remained floating in the sky.

The law of gravity instantly regained control of his body, causing him to plummet rapidly.

If Luca hadn't been in such good physical condition, it would have been hilarious if he had seriously injured himself upon landing.

With a dull thud, Luke landed on his feet, cracking the rocks beneath his feet.

The uses of this ability will need to be gradually explored in future battles.

The most direct use Luke can think of right now is to use it as a first-circle spell called "Featherfall".

In the event of an uncontrollable fall from a great height, this buoyancy can be used to mitigate the damage from the descent.

In addition, in close combat, this ability to instantly change one's own mass can also catch an opponent off guard.

For example, you can use the enemy's strength to create distance between yourself.

Although it cannot truly soar through the sky like a dragon.

However, as long as opportunities are seized in battle, it can be considered as a slight improvement in anti-air maneuverability.

After descending from Blackrock Mountain, Luke did not choose to rest in Blackrock Village.

The bag containing the dragon tail meat that Lena's team prepared for Luca was a bit too big.

His ring only has about one cubic meter of storage space, which is definitely not enough to fit this bag of things inside.

Although this bag has some anti-corrosion and waterproof functions.

However, in order to ensure the freshness of the ingredients, Luke decided to set off for Lane City immediately.

We followed the rugged mountain road to the vicinity of the main trade route where we had parted ways with the Fernando caravan.

We were already quite close to the city of Ryan, so we saw many carriages and caravans along the way.

After waiting for a while, Luca spotted a small convoy of cars wobbling toward Ryan City.

He stepped forward, subtly revealing the aura of a professional adventurer.

After paying him a few silver coins, the caravan manager readily agreed to his request for a ride.

As the convoy moved smoothly forward, the outlines of several villages could be seen along the way.

Those places that were originally reduced to ruins by the monster invasion have now been replaced by many newly built wooden and stone buildings.

It seems that the reconstruction work near Rhine City is progressing very smoothly.

The area is now considered very safe, and the convoy manager is also eager to deliver the goods as soon as possible.

Therefore, the convoy did not choose to set up camp halfway, but instead continued on its way through the night without stopping.

Until the next morning.

The bustling city with its magnificent walls, nestled between mountains and the coast, finally reappeared in Luke's sight.

Lane City, North District.

Unlike the slums-like South District, the streets here are quite clean.

The shops on both sides opened their doors early, ready to start a new day of business.

Lily walked down the street with a worried expression, her hands tightly clutching her chest.

In her arms was a delicate money pouch that had been washed until it was slightly faded.

That container held all the savings she and her husband, Saide, had accumulated.

It is also the capital that allows them to settle down and make a living in this bustling metropolis, full of hope.

But now, she doesn't care anymore.

Lily gripped the purse tightly, her knuckles turning as pale as her face.

They thought that coming to Ryan City would be the beginning of a new life for this young couple.

Unexpectedly, what followed was a nightmare.

"As long as we can save Said..."

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Lily repeated it to herself over and over again.

As she walked along the street toward her destination, she unknowingly passed by the entrance of the Old Oyster Restaurant.

When the two first arrived in Lyon, her husband, Said, who had officially become an alchemy apprentice, brought her here to celebrate.

The scene evoked memories of how the other person had smiled brightly and pulled me inside.

Lily's eyes welled up with tears again.

Her hurried, disordered steps and momentary daze prevented her from noticing the figure approaching her.

Lily felt as if her shoulder had hit an extremely hard stone slab.

The enormous reaction force made her gasp and nearly fall to the ground.

She quickly lowered her head and hurriedly bowed in apology.

A glimpse of the expensive-looking gray-black armor on the other person made his heart sink even more, filling him with apprehension.

An adventurer!

Although the security situation in Ryan City is much better than that in Twilight Town.

But in the eyes of ordinary people like her, adventurers are ultimately terrifying beings with extraordinary powers.

If you offend someone due to your recklessness, it could lead to unforeseen trouble.

At this critical juncture, Lily really didn't know how to apologize in order to quell the other party's anger.

"I...I'm so sorry, Adventurer, I just..."

"Lily?"

A slightly magnetic, calm yet somewhat familiar voice rang out above her head.

When she heard the other person call out her name accurately, Lily was stunned for a moment, and then looked up in a daze.

What came into view was a tall and sturdy body.

The close-fitting black high-grade armor perfectly outlined the opponent's explosive lines, and a similarly gray-black longsword was slung over his back.

Although the entire person changed their equipment.

But those familiar black hair and eyes, along with that cold and aloof aura, quickly brought that unforgettable name to her mind: "Mr... Luke?!"

Luke stood there, carrying the huge bundle. He hadn't expected to run into an acquaintance here.

The woman before him was the young wife he had met on his first journey to Ryan City, when they shared a carriage and were now newlyweds.

However, after only a short time, the other person no longer seemed to have the same liveliness and cheerfulness as when they were in the carriage.

Her eyes were sunken and bloodshot, and her once well-groomed hair was dry and messy.

She looked extremely haggard.

"Long time no see! How's life in Ryan City? How's Saide doing?"

Although Luca sensed that the other person seemed to be in a bad mood, he still politely greeted him with a friendly greeting.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing the name "Saide," Lily, who had been quiet and restrained, could no longer hold back, covered her face with her hands, and broke down in tears.

In broad daylight, on a bustling street with people coming and going.

It was rather eerie to see a young woman weeping so bitterly in front of a fully armed male adventurer.

To avoid attracting the attention of the patrolling guards, Luca had no choice but to pull Lily into the Old Oyster Restaurant.

There were hardly any customers in the restaurant in the early morning, and the warm, dim light from the wall lamps dispelled the chill of the morning.

In a corner of the restaurant, Lily let out her tears for a long time before finally stopping, releasing the fear and stress that had been building up over the past few days.

She quickly apologized to Luke, her eyes reddening.

Luke waved his hand to indicate that he didn't mind, and then called over a waiter.

Since we're already here, let's order first.

At the dinner table, Lily, having calmed down, told Luke about the recent events that had occurred.

After the trade route reopened, the couple successfully arrived in Ryan City.

Thanks to his solid foundation in herbalism, her husband, Syed, also successfully became a formal alchemy apprentice in an alchemy shop.

Everything seems to be moving in the best possible direction.

Unexpectedly, during a trip to collect medicinal herbs, Said encountered an accident.

According to his returning companions, Saide behaved extremely abnormally at the time.

After collecting the target materials, he suddenly abandoned the package and ran alone into the depths of the forest.

After his companions discovered him, they searched the forest until nightfall, but they never found a trace of him.

They had no choice but to return to Ryan City to deliver the message.

Lily wiped away her tears, her hands trembling as she placed the bag full of coins she was holding onto the table: "So I've decided to take out all my savings and post a missing person notice at the Adventurers' Guild. Whether he's dead or alive, we need an answer..."

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Instead of comforting Lily, Luke ate the roast meat the waiter brought over while quickly asking a few key questions.

Fortunately, Saide usually doesn't hide anything from Lily.

Luke quickly compiled the information he wanted to know.

Said went to a place called "Moss Village".

It is famous because the nearby forest is rich in a type of alchemical material called "Gloomy Moss".

It's not too far from Ryan City; it takes about three days to drive there.

That forest belongs to a shallow resource area that the Adventurers' Guild regularly clears.

Normally, many commoners and low-level adventurers go in to collect moss.

Apart from the occasional appearance of common wild animals and a few goblins, there is basically no fatal danger.

It is very common for apprentices like them to go out and collect materials together every now and then to save costs.

Lily was also quite certain that Said had not shown any abnormalities before setting off.

Therefore, a mentally sound adult can suddenly and without warning run into the depths of a safe, shallow forest and disappear.

In Luke's view, the veracity of Saed's companion's account was clearly questionable.

Seeing Lily looking somewhat helpless, Luca comforted her, "Eat something first, and then take me to see the shop where Saide works."

"Mr. Luke, you...."

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Luke waved his hand, gesturing for Lily to hurry up and eat: "I'll take this request."

Luke was happy to lend a hand to the young couple, with whom he had spent a few days during their trip.

Although the two men did him no favors, they showed him kindness and sincerity throughout the journey.

Before parting, she even specially gave him a large bag of local specialty foods that she had brought from her hometown.

He remembered this favor.

Upon learning of the incident involving Saide, Luca quickly gathered some information.

After assessing the level of danger involved, it seemed that the situation was within my control.

Therefore, he decided to lend a small favor.

After all, missing person requests are posted in the Adventurers' Guild, and unless the reward is extremely high, it's unlikely that anyone would bother to conduct a detailed investigation for them.

And Lily's small purse didn't seem to be able to produce much reward.

Even if you go to the association, you'll most likely find it difficult to get any substantial help.

Hearing that Luke was willing to help her, a glimmer of hope finally appeared in Lily's dim eyes.

This sudden hope gave her a jolt, and she obediently picked up a spoon to replenish her strength.

Luke stood up, carrying his huge leather bag, and walked straight toward the restaurant owner who was doing the accounting behind the counter.

Before dealing with Saide's matter, he must first properly handle this bag of precious dragon tail meat.

He had originally planned to treat Lily to this signature dish when they first met.

But seeing how haggard the other person looked really affected their appetite, making it impossible to appreciate the deliciousness of the top-quality ingredients.

I could only order some food casually and figure out what to do after things were resolved satisfactorily.

The shopkeeper's face lit up with surprise when he learned that Luke was carrying a bag containing fresh wyvern tails.

As a somewhat well-known restaurant, it naturally has an ice cellar.

Moreover, they have professional preservation techniques for these top-quality ingredients that they are good at.

The owner immediately patted his chest and guaranteed that as long as the ingredients themselves were fine, even if Luca came back a month later, they would still taste the freshest.

Moreover, the shrewd owner immediately stated that the restaurant would not charge any extra fees for preservation and storage.

You can also have a classic "Braised Dragon Tail" made for Luke for free.

The only condition is that the restaurant wants to buy half of this bag of dragon meat at the highest market price.

With other important matters to attend to, and given the considerable amount of meat in the bag, Luke readily agreed.

On the other side, Lily took a few bites but could no longer swallow.

She had already stood up, her hands tightly clasped together, waiting for Luke with an anxious yet expectant expression.

Luca didn't dawdle. He stuffed the contract order written by the boss into his pocket, nodded to her, and said, "Let's go. Take me to meet Saed's companions."

A barely perceptible glint flashed in his eyes.

I hope those people weren't lying to you.

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