Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

After visiting the Church of Dawn and receiving a baptism of divine power from Losanda.

The marks on Luke's wrists still haven't faded.

Once again, I was forcibly held down by the black mist and made to do "yoga exercises" all night.

Luke changed into a clean set of undergarments, put on his armor neatly, and went out.

Before leaving, I handed my sweat-soaked clothes to the hotel owner downstairs.

The inn offered free laundry services, and Luke wanted to make the most of the five silver coins he spent on lodging.

I wonder if it's a psychological effect after learning that the mark on my hand is a blessing.

Luke felt that his body had undergone slight changes under the nightly "torture" of the black mist.

It's not about body shape, but rather the control over the limbs, which seems to have become more delicate and dexterous.

Especially when wearing armor, with my hands behind my back, I can stretch them out without feeling awkward like before.

This inexplicably reminded Luke of what the village chief had said when they faced the cultists in Yharnam:

"That's normal! This is the gods reshaping your bodies!"

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The Adventurers' Guild in Ryan City is much larger than that in Twilight Town, but it's not as popular.

Even the main hall on the first floor, which has no restrictions on entry and exit, felt somewhat empty.

Luke took out his identification badge and went directly to the second floor.

After learning of Luke's purpose, the staff led him to a room and placed a thick stack of catalogs on the table in front of him.

This world has undergone countless years of evolution, and various combat techniques have emerged one after another.

Even a widely disseminated combat technique can be transformed into several entirely new combat techniques after years of improvement and refinement.

It is no exaggeration to say that they are as numerous as the stars in the sky.

The Adventurers' Guild has so many standard combat techniques that it's impossible to read them all in a short time.

For adventurers, planning their subsequent combat skill selection is actually very important.

Several combat skills determine the job class you can switch to after level six.

Different combinations of combat skills can lead to a wide variety of professions.

Many adventurers who prefer a safe approach will choose to unlock sub-classes step by step using existing experience templates.

This will make things easier in the future.

However, some unorthodox individuals learned all sorts of random combat techniques, which led to them changing to certain special professions.

However, Luke's profession was unconventional, so he didn't know which way to go next.

Luke picked up the catalog and flipped through it, but unfortunately, he couldn't find the combat technique that interested him most.

【Supreme Slash】.

This seems to be a combat skill that he automatically learns after becoming a paladin, much like his [Imagination Manifestation].

The association's catalog is very comprehensive, even including spells.

Luke was actually quite interested in everything from Il's Holy Fire magic and healing techniques to the red-haired Typhlin's ability to control vines, which he encountered on his journey.

However, once you get to the spell category, the prices are several times higher.

Magic tricks are already priced in the hundreds of gold coins, and spells with rings can only be redeemed using honor points.

Although he couldn't afford to change it for the time being, Luke couldn't help but fantasize.

For example, the catalog lists a first-level spell called "Greasy Spell".

Not only can it restrict the opponent's mobility, but it can also be combined with one's own fireball to create secondary burns.

This is much more convenient than him carrying around a bottle of kerosene...

Seeing Luke intently studying the spell catalog, a staff member nearby couldn't help but speak up to remind him:

"Well, Mr. Luke, while becoming a professional already proves your talent is exceptional, spellcasting ability is still quite rare."

Looking at Luke's thick armor and the long sword he carried, he didn't look like a spellcaster at all.

The receptionist tried her best to phrase things tactfully:

"Therefore, I suggest you carefully consider your choice of combat skills to avoid wasting the points you gain."

Luke didn't know whether he possessed the ability to cast spells.

His magical abilities were actually copied from monsters.

In principle, it was not created by him constructing a spell model and communicating with magical particles to release it.

His use of magic is more like that of a warlock, relying "purely on talent".

The association does not offer a pay-later service.

After thinking it over, Luke decided to choose a combat skill based on his own abilities.

Although he claims to be a warrior, Luca's complex monstrous abilities seem to encompass a variety of things.

First of all, he does not lack long-range attack methods.

Once the Ash Lord's fireball reaches level three of [Imagination Manifestation], its power is absolutely no less than that of a normal first-level attack spell.

Furthermore, the combination of [Gluttony Slash], [Crimson Rampage], and various other attribute bonuses further enhance the power of this skill.

This also allows his close-range burst damage to keep up perfectly.

As for [Fleeting Evasion], its excessive side effects mean it can only be used as a last resort in critical moments.

However, the leg enhancements he recently acquired from the dire wolf greatly compensated for his slow running speed.

After careful consideration, Luke decided to further enhance his ability to survive.

He felt he needed a defensive combat skill to enhance his flexibility in battle.

With a target in mind, the subsequent search becomes much simpler.

After searching for a while, Luca's gaze settled on a combat technique called "Mind's Eye Sword".

This is a combat technique of the "self-defense" type, and its creator is unknown.

The combat technique is described as "using one's own sword to parry enemy attacks while simultaneously exploiting the opponent's weaknesses to launch a defensive counterattack."

Compared to defensive combat skills that require large shields or special armor.

This ability, called "Mind's Eye Sword," is clearly more suitable for him.

In terms of price, it requires 100 gold coins plus 30 honor points.

Luke handed his nameplate to the receptionist to check; he only received 10 points after the last extermination of the cultists.

"Would you be interested in participating in the monster-slaying quests outside the city?"

The receptionist immediately pointed out a way for Luca to quickly earn points.

"The association and the lord in charge of this operation have issued a joint commission to recruit adventurers to participate in the encirclement and suppression operation."

"The regular army's cleanup operation has already begun, but some adventurers are still needed to go to the disaster area to eliminate any remaining monsters or small, hidden monsters."

"The association will award honor points based on the number of monsters adventurers kill and their contributions to the battle."

Normally, you wouldn't get any points for killing goblins or a few goblins.

This can be considered a generous benefit offered by the association to mobilize professionals.

Luke agreed without hesitation.

He was quite adept at killing goblins.