Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

"Mr. Luke is only eighteen?"

Inside the carriage, Yi'er's eyes widened.

She will be nineteen years old after this year's snow-melting month.

Unexpectedly, the black-haired youth in front of her, who had been stern and had a fierce fighting style all along, was actually a little younger than her.

"Yes, if we're talking about the amount of time they've lived in this world."

Upon hearing this, everyone assumed that Luke was in a good mood and was simply expressing his "dry humor."

"This may involve your privacy, but I am indeed very curious, are you really just a Level 1 professional?"

In the past two days, Luca's physical qualities and abilities during the battle have far exceeded everyone's expectations.

No one asked Luke what his ability to unleash fireballs was; he didn't say, so no one brought it up.

This is the tacit understanding and unspoken rule among adventurers or professionals.

However, the opponent's astonishing combat capabilities still prompted Eric to ask a question.

"I am indeed only level 1."

Luke could be absolutely certain of this.

Because on his panel, the level column always shows "lv.1".

Thinking about this, he also raised his own doubts:

How should a professional level be increased?

Seeing Luke's sincere questioning expression, Eric believed that the other was indeed a newly minted professional as well, and felt a mix of emotions.

There was envy, but even more so, admiration.

"It's simple, it's still related to your combat skills."

"For each combat skill you master and raise its level to proficiency, your class level will increase by 1."

"Once you have mastered six combat skills at the proficiency level and reached the mastery level in one of them, you can unlock a sub-class and become a level 6 job changer, also known as an elite job changer."

"Once you have mastered nine proficiency levels and two mastery levels of combat skills, and completed one trial, you can become a transcendent professional."

"As for those above the extraordinary level..."

Eric shook his head: "That's too far removed from us, I don't know either."

For the vast majority of adventurers on the continent of Rildran.

Becoming an elite professional is enough to bring glory to one's entire life.

Those who can become extraordinary professionals are all formidable powerhouses who can command respect across the continent.

Legendary professionals are unique figures recorded in the annals of history, whose brilliance remains even after many years.

Luke glanced at the combat skills section on his panel.

[Gluttony Slash Lv.3: Proficient (14/30)]

【Imagination Manifestation lv.1: Beginner (8/10)】

This adventure mission significantly improved my proficiency in both combat skills.

At this rate of improvement, I believe it won't be long before he's promoted to level 2.

Below these two combat skills, there is an additional line:

【Crimson Rampage lv.1: Beginner (1/10)】

【Bloodstained Rampage: After killing an enemy, gain a speed boost, immediately move a certain distance, and quickly launch an attack (3/3)】

This is the power of Yenogu's Fang that Luca obtained last night after activating [Miracle Fantasy] after returning to Ulan Village.

Looking at the description of the combat skills, and recalling the opponent's desperate attempt to kill Yi'er at all costs, I realized...

It must be to trigger this ability to break the deadlock in the battle.

The ability to challenge monsters with a level 4 challenge made Luca eagerly anticipate this combat skill.

He was also curious about the activation conditions of Miracle Fantasy. It seemed that, apart from the Ash Lord, all monsters could only be activated and replicated after he killed them.

The return journey was exceptionally smooth, and no danger was encountered during the night, which put everyone at ease.

Tina also taught Luca some tips on setting traps.

The carriage entered Twilight Town at noon the next day.

The fatigue of the journey, coupled with the psychological pressure of surviving the ordeal, slowed down the adventure team's pace.

Irene and the others decided to submit their mission to the association first, and then return to the tavern to rest and regroup.

Luke, however, had his own things to do.

The group parted ways temporarily and agreed to meet again at the Red Crystal Tavern the following day.

Celebrate this successful but not entirely smooth adventure.

As for what Luke was most eager to do right now, he naturally took the package containing the heart of Yenogu's Tooth and headed straight for the Mossy Hut.

Business at the treehouse remained slow, and the owner, the halfling Marilyn, was leaning back in a recliner next to the counter.

I was leisurely reading a novel called "Goblins and the Daughter of the Kingdom".

She didn't even lift her eyelids when she heard someone enter.

Until the visitor placed a blood-stained package on the counter and said something that piqued her interest far more than the novel in her hands:

"Do you want the heart of Yenogu's Fang?"

...

Time ticked by, and Marilyn, wearing a monocle, kept examining the black chunks of flesh inside the package.

It wasn't until Luke couldn't help but speak up to remind her that the woman, whose face was full of infatuation, turned around.

Okurika waved excitedly, "Great! Great! A very fresh demonic aura!"

"I didn't expect you to get it so quickly, and it's such good stuff!"

Marilyn was very pleased with the heart Luca brought and immediately agreed to help him decipher the encrypted scroll.

In addition, he was given a metal card as a reward.

The card is printed with the name of a chamber of commerce and functions similarly to a check; it can be exchanged for two hundred gold coins.

Marilyn repeatedly instructed him to prioritize selling her any similar items he might have in the future.

After saying that, the halfling lady carried the heart of the Yenogu's Tooth and disappeared into the room behind the shop.

Before leaving, he only left one sentence:

"Come pick up that reel tomorrow evening."

...

After leaving the mossy hut, Luke did not rush to repair or buy back the equipment and supplies he had lost.

Instead, they strolled slowly back to the Old Oak Barrel Tavern.

After a near-death experience, I finally pushed open this familiar oak door.

Luke's tense nerves finally relaxed.

Looking at the noisy yet familiar surroundings, he revealed a barely perceptible smile.

Like a sailor returning to his harbor.

The middle-aged boss, Bernard, was wiping wine glasses when he saw the familiar young figure and greeted him with a smile.

"Still the same as before?"

"Please change the grilled meat to a larger portion, thank you."

Until a mouthful of "black wheat waves" surged down my throat, the unique bitter taste continuously swept over my taste buds.

Luke finally breathed a long sigh of relief and returned to his normal state.

On the other side of the bar, the bard Sanji, who had finished his performance, came over.

"Tell me, young adventurer, what interesting stories do you have to tell me this time?"

Luke looked at him with some curiosity:

"Aren't bards supposed to travel around and weave their experiences into stories? Why do you spend all your time in taverns?"

"You just don't understand!"

Sangji patted his chest. "Those bards travel all day long because they have too little creative talent. Only real experiences can be written into stories."

"And I, I can simply listen to others tell the story and then organize it directly!"

"Don't listen to this kid's nonsense!"

Several burly adventurers sat at a table next to the bar.

One of the men, who had a thick beard, loudly revealed Sangji's past:

"Our poet Sanji became a poet who only sings and never travels after being so frightened by a giant earth spirit during a previous adventure!"

"You're talking nonsense!"

Sangji's face flushed red instantly:

"It was hot and I was sweating a lot, and I accidentally knocked over my water bottle! Or maybe someone accidentally peed on my pants! Anyway..."

The poet, who only recited poems and did not travel, made incoherent excuses, which caused everyone in the tavern to burst into laughter.

Curses, shouts, dwarf hiccups, half-elf songs.

A cacophony of sounds filled the air above the tavern, weaving one unforgettable dream after another for the adventurers...