Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

In the days that followed, Luke resumed his monotonous life of going back to his three points.

First, check the first floor of the Adventurers' Guild every day to see if there are any suitable goblin extermination commissions.

He believed that the first standard for a suitable journey was that the journey should not exceed half a day.

Luke was slightly resistant to the task that required traveling a long distance.

It seems that the further you go, the more outrageous the monsters you encounter become.

If he had no commission, he would go to the training ground to hone his swordsmanship and combat skills.

Finally, he returned to his residence and began to study the art of stealth and evasion.

In terms of combat skills, like goblins, Miracle Fantasy has not gained any abilities from these creatures.

When the evil ape demon was materialized, there was no reaction at all.

However, his proficiency in combat skills that he had previously mastered has been greatly improved:

[Gluttony Slash Lv.4: Proficient (1/40)]

【Imagination Manifestation lv.2: Beginner (9/20)】

Gluttony Slash has been upgraded to level 4, and the proficiency of Imagination Manifestation has been increased by a significant margin.

It seems that after each life-or-death crisis, the proficiency in combat skills increases rapidly.

The proficiency level for 【Bloodstained Rampage】 has also reached 7/10.

Because this combat technique requires killing the target to be used, it cannot be practiced in the training ground.

Luca can only use this combat skill to level up his proficiency as much as possible when doing commissioned missions.

As for stealth and evasion, it can't be said that there has been absolutely no progress during this period.

Luke could vaguely sense something unusual, but he couldn't quite grasp it; it seemed he was just one step away from succeeding.

As time went by, some changes also occurred in Twilight Town.

First, all the shops started to decorate with lanterns and colorful decorations, and some old shops even underwent renovations.

The reason is that the annual Midsummer Festival is just around the corner.

In Luke's memory, this was the longest day of the year.

People get married, celebrate, and pray on this day.

Different regions of civilization also hold different celebrations.

The second change in the town was the arrival of many high-level adventurers.

As for the criteria for judging these people as high-level adventurers, besides the exquisite equipment and weapons whose materials are so fine that they cannot be identified at a glance.

That means there have been quite a few spellcasters.

These spellcasters, who were already a rare profession in Twilight Town, are now appearing frequently in the Adventurers' Guild.

It's not hard to guess why so many high-level adventurers have come.

Demonic creatures were even discovered on the outskirts of Sunset Forest. Although they were driven away by the Holy Light Cross, it shows that they were not far from the outskirts in the first place.

When you find a cockroach in the sunlight, it usually means that there are so many cockroaches in the dark that they can't fit in anymore.

The true state of the depths of Sunset Forest is probably far more dire than Luke imagined.

However, these things are still far away for him, and even if he knew the inside story, what difference would it make?

Those high-level beings could easily kill him with a single kick.

Even if the sky falls, the high-level adventurers will hold it up.

Since things have come to this, let's eat first.

Luke sat at the bar in the old oak barrel and tore off a perfectly grilled beef rib.

After dipping it in black pepper sauce, I stuffed it into my mouth with immense satisfaction.

...

The next morning, Luke went to the Adventurers' Guild as usual to check the commission.

The once bustling hall was now unusually quiet.

He then remembered that today was Midsummer Festival.

There were no updates on the task board, so Luke had no choice but to head to the training ground to begin his disciplined day.

He has now mastered basic swordsmanship to a high degree, especially after being empowered by the ogre's abilities.

His strength of 8 points allowed him to wield the half-sword with ease and dexterity, even with just one hand.

As he left the training ground in the evening, he unexpectedly ran into Harvey.

The middle-aged man, who was both a mentor and a friend, greeted Luke warmly when he appeared:

"Working so hard? Don't you even think about taking a break for Midsummer?"

"I'm just idling around anyway."

For Luke, it seemed to make no difference whether or not he celebrated the holiday.

In his memory, he should have been with his family, enjoying a rare and special meal.

Now, at most, when he returns to the Old Oak Barrel Tavern, he'll order a slightly more expensive set meal.

"I'm leaving soon. If you're not busy right now, how about I buy you a drink?"

The location was still chosen to be the old oak barrel.

The atmosphere in the tavern was exceptionally lively at that moment.

The owner, Bernard, held a half-price event for drinks and also launched a drinking challenge competition.

Several short men were particularly excited, eagerly braiding their beards and pulling them aside, ready to teach their boss a lesson.

Harvey ordered two large "Black Wheat Waves," and Luca raised his glass:

Happy Midsummer Festival.

Happy Midsummer Festival.

Seeing you reminds me of my younger self, just as hardworking and energetic. Of course, I certainly don't have your talent.

Harvey took a swig of rye beer, his tone wistful: "It's a pity that after a few years as an adventurer, even that drive is gone."

Seeing Harvey's inexplicable sadness, Luca decided to change the subject:

"Why did you suddenly decide to leave? Isn't your home in this town?"

During their earlier conversation, Luke had heard Harvey mention it.

The other party lived in the south of the town and had a wife and a daughter.

"You've heard about the demonic creatures appearing in Sunset Forest, haven't you?"

"I've seen strange occurrences in the forest before, whether it was the town being placed under martial law or a large number of guards being deployed to fight monsters."

"But this time, it's different."

Harvey sighed and continued:

"I am not a professional. Although I have mastered a combat skill at the proficiency level, I have never been able to cross the threshold of promotion, probably due to my poor physique or some other reason."

Harvey's situation is not special; any skill at the proficient level can be mastered one day if one is willing to put in the effort.

Physical attributes and that mysterious enlightenment are the barriers that stop a large number of adventurers.

"But the reason I've survived until now is because of an instinct. Just like when I decided to leave the team and stay in town as an instructor, that squad eventually disappeared into the Sunset Forest."

"This time, that long-lost sense of unease resurfaced. I didn't want my family to take any risks, so I decided to move to Ryan City."

Harvey finished the rest of his ale in one gulp, then patted Luke on the shoulder:

"You are still young. Sometimes moving too fast is not necessarily a good thing. The prerequisite for becoming a powerful adventurer is to survive."

Luke nodded solemnly.

This man, with his unique wisdom in dealing with the world, was teaching himself his last lesson.

The festival celebrations have begun.

Whether in taverns or on the streets, people sang songs and danced.

Lovers kiss and make vows by the campfire, while adventure partners compete in drinking and wrestling.

Watching Harvey's departing figure, Luke felt a pang of emotion.

I know one less person in this town.

Luke neither confirmed nor denied the other's intuition.

Everyone has their own path to walk, and Harvey made the safest choice for the safety of his family.

Luke never forgot his original intention to become an adventurer.

We grow by facing danger, don't we?

Of course, this doesn't mean that he always encountered unexpected dangerous situations, as he did before.

With that thought in mind, Luke walked to the bonfire in the town square and took out a gold coin.

After thinking for a moment, he rummaged in his pocket for a while, replaced the gold coin with a copper coin, and threw it into the fire.

He muttered a sentence to himself:

May the goddess of fortune protect you...