Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

Perhaps the goblins felt that paying such a high price to plunder this not-so-large caravan was not worthwhile.

For the rest of the journey, they never saw them again.

Apart from a small group of wolves they encountered by chance, the detour plan did not encounter any other unexpected events.

Inside the carriage, Veronica still maintained an aloof demeanor.

But his gaze would occasionally drift away from the heavy leather books and linger on Luke.

When Luke noticed the other person's gaze, he turned around and looked back.

The red-haired woman would immediately look away and pull her hood down even lower.

Two days passed quickly, and the convoy finally arrived at the end of its journey.

Lane City.

This was the first region Luke had ever seen that was organized into cities.

This city is much, much larger than Twilight Town.

The entire city is built between rolling hills and the coast.

It is backed by the Thousand Islands Sea, the only ocean in the northeastern part of the Ryldland continent.

On both sides are the endless mountain ranges containing rich mineral deposits.

Beyond that lay the endless wilderness that Luke and his companions had traversed.

The towering and magnificent city walls and watchtowers surrounding the city set it off as a spectacular stage between the mountains and the sea.

This place is not only a transportation hub for traveling to different regions, but also a major trading town that includes both seaport and land transport.

Approaching the north gate, the tall city wall appears particularly magnificent at close range.

Outside the North Gate, there are many sheds and tents set up.

This area is also the slums of Ryan City. The city walls not only defend against enemies but also keep out those who cannot afford to pay taxes.

However, living at the foot of the city is much safer than living in a remote village.

Therefore, even before entering the city, Luke could already feel its bustling atmosphere.

After showing their credentials, the convoy leader led everyone through the specially designated caravan passage.

After a simple identity check, an entry fee of one silver coin per person must be paid.

Fernando was in high spirits as the deal went smoothly.

With a wave of his hand, he paid the entrance fee for everyone at once.

In addition, the generous rewards he offered to everyone along the way made people very curious about what kind of goods he was transporting.

Luke picked up his luggage and got off the carriage.

Before parting, Fernando made a special trip to see him:

"Mr. Luke, I will transfer your payment directly to the vault account opened by your Adventurers' Guild."

"Okay, thank you for your help."

The Adventurers' Guild's treasury account is valid throughout the entire continent.

As long as there is an Adventurers' Guild here, you can withdraw gold coins using your identity information, just like a bank.

This saved Luke from having to carry an extra heavy bag of gold coins.

Although he doesn't reject it.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while and making his presence known to Luke once again, Fernando finally left.

Not far away, the red-haired Tibbins Veronica also got off the carriage.

After a brief eye contact with Luke, he said softly, "Thank you... goodbye."

Luke didn't know what the other person was thanking him for, so he politely said goodbye and turned to walk into the bustling street.

It was already evening, so Luke decided to find an inn to rest for the night and then go to the largest church in town to check on things the next morning.

There were many pedestrians on the street, and apart from the occasional patrolling guards, most people were dressed in various colors of civilian clothes.

Adventurers like Luca, who are fully armed, are actually a minority.

Perhaps this is what life is like for most ordinary people in this world.

Big cities are indeed big cities; even the cost of food and lodging is much higher than in Twilight Town.

Luke deliberately chose a small, unassuming inn at the end of the street.

I didn't expect it to cost five silver coins a night, not including food.

If he hadn't had some savings, the prices here would have really left him speechless.

For dinner, I ordered a regular stew set meal for three silver coins. The meat portion was fairly generous, but the taste was just average.

Luke didn't have the habit of digesting his food after meals; after eating, he went back to his room and lay down early.

I don't know if it's because I didn't sleep very soundly when I rested on the road.

As I lay down to sleep in the hotel bed, the nightmare that had subsided for two days returned.

The same boundless black hall, the same overwhelming black mist like ocean waves.

Under the gaze of those beautiful and dazzling eyes, Luke once again experienced the feeling of being manipulated at will.

Feeling my body being twisted into strange positions from time to time, the pain was less than last time.

Luke even had the time to think about other things.

I wonder what kind of perverse pleasure this evil god has. Does he enjoy watching others practice yoga?

After an unknown amount of time, the mark on my wrist became hot again.

When I woke up, it was already light outside the window.

Luke was still covered in sweat, as if he had really been training hard all night.

Unable to even eat breakfast, Luke went straight out the door and headed towards the Church of Dawn in the city of Ryan, along the wide streets.

The church is located in a relatively bustling area of ​​the city and is a white building with a slightly Gothic style.

It's much larger than the Church of Ilmat in Twilight Town.

A number of believers had already gathered in the square in front of the church.

There was also a long queue on the side.

Many homeless people are receiving free food from the church here.

Stepping inside the church, the huge stained-glass windows bathed the hall in a bright gold hue.

The pastor preached doctrine to the common people, and some believers who were injured or sick recovered their health in the holy light of the pastor's prayers.

No wonder they became the largest church in Ryan City.

Not only do they provide free food, but they also offer free medical care.

If it were Luke, Luke would have believed it too.

Of course, it's possible that they weren't that sincere.

Unexpectedly, Luke spotted a familiar figure among the team of priests treating the citizens.

The young girl, dressed in a white robe, was standing in front of an old woman, praying softly.

As the prayer ended, a white light shone from her hands and enveloped the old woman's ailing body.

The old woman, who had just been weak and needed assistance, stood up immediately after being baptized by the holy light.

Feeling her body recover, the old woman repeatedly bowed to the young girl in front of her to express her gratitude, causing the girl's cheeks to flush red.

The sunlight shone on the other person's golden hair, creating a halo that gave the person an air of holiness.

The girl turned her head away shyly, and just then she saw a black-haired young man smiling at her from not far away.

Ir's emerald eyes lit up instantly, then curved into crescents.

With a delighted smile on her face, she waved vigorously at Luca, revealing a charming and youthful demeanor.

"Mr. Luke, it's been a long time!"