Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

[Gnoll Slaughter Commission]

[Reward: 100 Gold Coins]

[Mission Description: Gnolls have been spotted near the Ulan Village ranch. According to the quest giver, there are approximately 13 gnolls, and adventurers are required to eliminate them.]

The gnolls have a challenge level of 0.5 according to the adventurer's handbook, the same as the goblins.

In a one-on-one fight, Luca could easily defeat him.

However, gnolls are similar to goblins; they are social creatures that like to raid human settlements in groups.

However, because they are prone to infighting once their numbers become too large, they are not as destructive to human civilization as goblins.

However, these creatures are more bloodthirsty and intelligent than goblins.

They might even use simple traps to ambush passing adventurers.

If you're facing a group of well-equipped gnolls with a leader, the challenge level will increase dramatically.

"Hello......"

Luke was studying the risks of the commission when a timid, melodious female voice came from behind him.

Turning around, Luke saw a petite blonde girl standing behind him.

He was wearing a gray-white robe, which looked very simple, but the unique texture that was visible to the naked eye indicated that the robe was expensive.

The girl looked somewhat frail, but since the other party was on the second floor, they must also be a professional.

The blonde girl pointed to the report that read "Gnoll Extermination Commission":

"Are you here to accept this commission?"

Luke shook his head.

The commission was very lucrative, and he was indeed tempted.

However, hunting a pack of gnolls alone is still too difficult for him.

Since the other party also had their eye on the commission, Luca politely stepped aside and turned to go downstairs.

...

For some reason, there seem to be quite a few more adventurers in Twilight Town lately.

Some commissions that are easier to make money on are naturally harder to secure.

Especially goblin extermination commissions, which are basically accepted by adventurers as soon as they are posted.

To exaggerate a bit, you can't even see a stray dog ​​on the outskirts of Sunset Forest near the town.

The remaining commissions, apart from a few material collection tasks, were mostly trivial odd jobs, paid in copper coins.

As Luke was pondering whether to try his luck in searching for unrecorded wild goblins in the forest, he heard a quarrel coming from not far away.

Looking up, I saw the blonde girl I had just met on the second floor arguing with a young man carrying a longbow.

Beside the two stood a tall, thin figure completely shrouded in a black cloak.

"Why a gnoll? I only became an adventurer because I heard there are demons here!"

"With our current strength, wouldn't it be too dangerous for us to accept the commission to investigate the demon?"

"I've heard that those demons aren't much stronger than goblins. You don't think that just because something has the word 'demon' in its name, it's some kind of terrifying creature, do you?"

"We need to start with the basic tasks first, and besides, our team needs to recruit another member..."

As soon as the blonde girl finished speaking, the adventurers who had been listening in since the beginning gathered around, drawn by the scent.

These adventurers who spend most of their time on the first floor of the guild may be slightly weaker in combat.

However, their ability to read between the lines is absolutely unquestionable.

The two young men before me, their sophisticated equipment and weapons, and the words they had just spoken in their argument.

He looks like a novice adventurer who comes from a wealthy family but is inexperienced in the ways of the world.

They practically had "I'm a fat sheep" written all over their faces, so naturally they came to see if there was a chance to make a quick buck.

Faced with the adventurers around her all recommending themselves, the blonde girl simply refused:

"Sorry, we only recruit professionals, preferably front-line types."

The enthusiasm that had just been ignited among the crowd was instantly cooled down.

The fact that they are professionals alone is enough to deter most people on the first floor.

Having shaken off the entanglement of several slick adventurers who were still incessantly trying to sell themselves, the blonde girl suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the distance.

His eyes lit up, and he quickly gave chase.

Unable to find a suitable commission at the association's entrance, Luca, who was about to head to the training ground to improve his skills, turned around and looked at the blonde girl who had called out to him with some confusion.

A slight blush crept across the other person's face as they cautiously asked, "Sir, do you have an adventure party?"

Luke shook his head.

The blonde girl's face immediately lit up with excitement:

"I just noticed that you seem quite interested in that gnoll's quest. Judging from your equipment, you should be a front-line combat type, right?"

"I would like to invite you to join our adventure team."

Behind the girl, a young man carrying a longbow and a man in black robes followed.

The man looked Luke up and down, then asked:

"This is the person you're planning to recruit? He doesn't look very strong. Aren't soldiers usually very muscular?"

The blonde girl nodded: "This gentleman is someone I just met on the second floor; he's also a professional."

After hearing this, the young man pursed his lips and said nothing more.

If someone can become a professional, that's enough to prove they have exceptional abilities.

"I'm sorry, I refuse."

Luke flatly declined the invitation.

It wasn't because of the young man's slightly provocative and questioning tone.

It was the other party's attitude that made Luke feel that they were very unreliable.

If I had to describe it, the two people in front of me were constantly revealing a naiveté and foolishness, as if they were college students from a past life.

Even if the other party may not have the underlying code of selfishness and greed of the lower-level adventurers.

However, it is also easy for the team to be wiped out due to arrogance or stupidity.

Luke didn't linger and turned to leave.

We can pay you extra.

Upon hearing this, Luke stopped in his tracks.

But then again, it's normal for someone who has just become an adventurer to lack experience.

Moreover, the blonde girl is a professional, and the other two people in her team must be of similar ability.

Besides, gnolls aren't exactly terrifying creatures!

He turned around and asked tentatively:

"How much?"

...

Red Crystal Tavern.

This tavern is brighter and more luxurious than the old oak barrel tavern.

There were also many shiny red crystals on the wine cabinet, radiating a dazzling light.

The prices were also far higher than those of the old oak barrels; even the cheapest set meal started at 5 silver coins.

This is the temporary residence of the blonde girl squad.

A young and pretty waitress placed a beautifully plated roast meat set meal on the table in front of Luke.

Across from him, the blonde girl, Yi'er, spoke first:

"Um, Mr. Luke, I'm not very familiar with the prices in this area either. Why don't you name a price?"

Luke glanced at the three men's clothing and the price range of the tavern they were staying at.

After a moment's consideration, he spoke:

"In addition to the mission reward, I'd like an extra ten... uh, twenty gold coins."

Yi'er immediately smiled:

"Can!"

You still reported too little!