Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

After waiting for a while, with a shout from the person in charge, the huge procession consisting of more than twenty carriages began to head out of the city in a grand manner.

The carriage has a simple shock absorption device, plus soft leather cushions and linen fabric, so you won't feel too tired even if you sit for a long time.

Although it was still a bit shaky, it was much more comfortable than the open-air cargo wagon Luca had ridden in before.

Inside the carriage, the young couple greeted each other politely.

We would be sharing a room for the next few days, and everyone briefly introduced themselves.

The young couple, the man was named Ced and the woman was named Lily.

This Midsummer Festival, they just exchanged vows and became husband and wife before the campfire, preparing to settle in the city of Ryan.

"Luke." Luke nodded politely.

"Veronica".

The red-haired woman simply stated her name, as if she were uninterested in anything else.

Her voice was cold and icy, a stark contrast to her fiery red hair.

After giving her name, she fell silent.

After glancing at everyone with her pale golden eyes, she lowered her head and continued to peruse the thick book filled with dense text.

"Veronica...what a beautiful name."

Lily tried to ease the somewhat cold atmosphere in the carriage.

However, seeing that the other party still looked aloof, he shrank back and whispered to Ced.

Soon, the newlyweds were immersed in their own world, dreaming about the future.

From which restaurant's dishes are the most famous to some outrageous gossip that I don't know where it came from.

In their eyes, Luke saw an undisguised excitement and longing for the unknown world.

The day's journey ended quickly, and at dusk, the convoy pulled over to the side of the road.

The men took out bean cakes and began feeding the horses, then scattered insect repellent powder with a pungent smell around the camp.

Under the direction of the person in charge, the coachmen arranged the carriages into a haphazard array.

This allows the sentry post to have a wider field of vision.

When in danger, it can also be used as cover, serving as the first line of defense against the enemy.

Several campfires were lit in the camp.

Not all passengers travel in the same high-class carriages as Luca and his companions.

Most people are crammed into a small, crowded space, and only get out of the car to stretch their bodies when the convoy stops.

So at night, these people usually choose to spread out their sleeping bags or set up simple tents in the camp to rest.

It was dinnertime, and the air was filled with the aroma of cheap ale and dried meat.

The caravan's guards sat together, loudly telling vulgar and pointless jokes.

The young couple got out of the car with Luke and sat around the campfire eating the stew provided by the convoy.

The red-haired woman named Veronica remained alone in the carriage and did not get off.

The stew contained a fairly rich variety of ingredients, including fresh beans and mushrooms, along with potatoes and onions, which made the broth very thick.

The main ingredient is chunks of animal meat whose breed is not discernible, topped with black pepper and chopped parsley as a garnish.

The meat was cooked until very tender; it melted completely in your mouth with just a slight sip.

The taste was surprisingly good.

After dinner, Luke returned to his carriage to rest.

The team leader then came over, knocked on the car door, and greeted Luca.

Of course, Luke was not required to keep watch.

Instead, I asked him to lend a hand if he encountered any special circumstances.

"Yes, Mr. Fernando."

"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer. Good night."

The person in charge, Fernando, politely took his leave and returned to the campfire by the convoy's guards.

It was agreed beforehand that Luke would help them if they encountered danger.

Fernando repeated himself over there simply to find an excuse to strike up a conversation.

Gaining the favor or friendship of a professional can only benefit their business, never harm it.

At the very least, you need to become a familiar face first.

The young couple in the car overheard their conversation, and Lily's face showed a worried expression:

"Mr. Luke, will we encounter any dangers along the way?"

"I don't think so..."

This road has been explored by countless caravans and adventurers, and there are no large monsters or monster settlements nearby.

Normally, nothing unexpected will happen.

Moreover, the caravan not only hired guards, but also had some adventurers traveling with them, which greatly improved the safety of the journey.

However, Luke himself was also somewhat unsure, so he added:

"There is no absolute safety in the wilderness. If you encounter danger, remember to hide in the vehicle."

Lily nodded vigorously and buried her face in her husband's arms.

The carriage fell silent for a moment.

Only the candle flame lit by Veronica flickered occasionally, accompanied by the occasional sound of pages turning.

Luke didn't fall asleep; instead, he leaned back in his chair and activated his ability to materialize his imagination.

Although enhancing his abilities outside of actual combat could no longer improve his proficiency in a short period of time.

But he didn't want to waste the entire ten-day journey on the road.

Of course, just to be on the safe side, he only activated the abilities of the goblin and gnoll to increase his agility.

He kept the ogre's abilities as a trump card, only using them at crucial moments.

As night deepened, the young couple had long since fallen into a deep sleep.

Luke kept his eyes closed to rest, but his keen senses allowed him to occasionally hear the footsteps of the Night's Watchmen passing by outside.

Just as he was drifting off to sleep, a startled cry made him open his eyes wide.

Inside the carriage, the red-haired woman, Veronica, sitting next to him, also looked warily out the window.

"alert!"

As the watchman shouted, the convoy quickly went on alert.

Luke pondered for a moment, then held the sword halfway in his hand, signaling the awakened young couple not to move.

He opened the car door and got out.

In the moonlit camp, the leader, Fernando, gripped a crossbow and directed the guards to form a battle formation.

Outside the array of carriages, a pack of enormous wolves roamed.

The wolves' eyes gleamed green as they stared menacingly at the people in the camp.

The guards who frequently traveled this route were not surprised by what was happening.

Encountering a pack of wolves, in particular, is a common experience in surviving in the wilderness.

With a long howl from the wolf pack leader, these ferocious wild creatures began their charge.

Under the command of Fernando, the guards did not panic.

Centered around the camp, they began their battle with the wolves.

Luke stood to one side, his longsword gleaming in the moonlight, occasionally piercing the bodies of the wolves that slipped through the guards' fingers.

These wolves are not monsters, just ordinary wild animals.

He didn't even need to use combat techniques; he could easily defeat the enemy with just his swordsmanship.

Luke never expected that on his very first night of his long journey, he would be greeted by a welcoming ceremony from the wilderness.

"Hopefully, the road ahead will be easier..."