Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

The bounty offered by the Gray Rat Gang is 50 to 80 gold coins, and with this Ratman's bounty, it's a win-win situation.

Luke can get at least 200 gold as a bounty.

And the difficulty of this task is clearly not that high at the moment.

The Ratmen's usual challenge level is 2, which still includes their terrifying infectious ability.

Even if we add the fact that he is a druid spellcaster.

Judging from the results of the battle just now, the opponent is still no match for Luca.

Moreover, Veronica, who was also a druid, joined the group at this time.

Furthermore, the ratman not only had its tail cut off by Luke, but also took a sword wound to its back, and is now in a state of serious injury.

Veronica also has a tool that allows her to accurately locate her opponent.

Luke was really unwilling to give up this money.

Two against one, the advantage is in my hands!

Veronica was naturally very supportive of Luca's choice to join him.

She had observed the opponent's combat performance firsthand, so he was naturally reliable.

Regarding character, although the two sides do not know much about each other, they have spent the past few days together.

This made Miss Tiflin, who was particularly sensitive to the opinions of others, feel that Luke was also trustworthy.

Before taking action, Luke's first priority was to recover his strength.

He took out the jerky he had prepared beforehand and immediately imbued it with the power of a ghoul.

On the other side, Veronica tilted her head and looked at Luca, who was standing on a pile of giant rat carcasses eating heartily, and pulled out a small piece of mistletoe from the lining of her close-fitting leather jacket.

As she chanted the incantation, a vibrant green light began to swirl around her fingertips.

Ten plump and tempting-looking berries quietly appeared in my hand.

Veronica offered the berries to Luke:

"If you don't mind, you can try this."

First-level spell, Divine Berry.

A single berry can restore a small amount of stamina, and may even heal some minor injuries.

The most powerful effect of these fruits is that just eating one can provide the body with all the nutrients it needs for the entire day.

For adventurers who frequently survive in the wild, it's practically a god-tier skill.

Previously, on the convoy heading to Lane City, Luca had never seen Veronica get out of the car to dine with the others.

It seems that the other party has been relying on these fruits to fill their stomachs.

Luke had naturally heard of this spell, and he did not refuse the other party's kindness, so he picked up a pill and tasted it.

The ripe fruit melts completely in your mouth with a single bite, and its unique flavor instantly fills Luca's taste buds.

It has a good balance of sweet and sour, is very moist, and tastes quite good.

Immediately afterwards, an extremely gentle yet pure energy spread through my stomach and quickly flowed to my limbs and bones.

The muscle soreness and fatigue from the intense battle were almost completely gone in just a few breaths.

In addition, since he had already enhanced the ghoul's digestive abilities, the berries' recovery efficiency was further improved.

"Can I have a few more?"

Luke couldn't help but ask.

This conversion rate is much faster than him constantly gnawing on jerky.

"Of course, the fruits of the Divine Berry Spell can't be stored for long anyway. Once the magic fades, these fruits will lose their effectiveness."

Veronica kept only one for herself and gave the rest to Luke.

After eating several, the hunger from the ogres completely subsided, and Luca's physical condition returned to its peak.

Unexpectedly, the Divine Berry Technique combined with the ogre's abilities could actually achieve a stamina recovery effect comparable to a healing potion.

However, it certainly can't compare in terms of wound healing.

After confirming the situation, Veronica pointed out the location, and the two walked deeper into the sewer.

The ratman's ability to control the giant rats is not always available.

Only at midnight, when the moonlight is at its brightest.

He was able to use the abilities of the Druids and the unique talents of the Skaven to control the giant rats and make them work for him.

This is why the other side only brings giant rats to invade the Gray Rat Gang's territory at midnight.

Therefore, the severely injured ratman was absolutely unable to command the giant rats to take him too far.

As they ventured deeper into the sewers, their surroundings gradually changed.

Although this part of the sewer network is abandoned, it doesn't mean it's clean.

In fact, apart from a few sections of pipe that the Gray Rat Gang had specifically cleaned for operating the black market, the environment in other places was still quite harsh.

Although the flow of domestic sewage has ceased, the air is still filled with a foul stench of old, rotting corpses mixed with mold.

After all, the sewers are a perfect place to dump a body.

For ordinary people, this taste might just be nauseating.

But for Luke, who possessed an enhanced sense of smell, each breath felt like two punches to his nostrils.

To distract himself and to dispel his doubts, Luke asked Veronica a question:

"Speaking of which, when that rat-man transformed into human form, he was wearing a robe and even had a crossbow. After transforming back into rat form, all that equipment disappeared. How did he manage that?"

"This is the effect of a Druid's shapeshifting spell..."

Veronica smiled as she explained to Luke, her long, thin tail swaying from side to side behind her.

This shows that she was happy to have been able to communicate with others for so long.

Simply put, a Druid's transformation effect is similar to incorporating everything about themselves into a single entity.

Equipment, clothing, and props will be incorporated into the transformation spell and will be revealed when the transformation ends.

For some equipment that can still be worn after transformation, the caster can choose to separate it and continue to wear and use it.

"Spells, aren't they amazing?"

......

Meanwhile, deep in the sewers, some distance from Luca and Veronica.

A sickening crawling sound echoed through the dark pipes.

"Hiss... Damn it!"

The giant blue rat with its tail cut off was clinging to the cold, damp stone wall, dragging its heavy body forward with difficulty.

The once glossy fur was now covered in mud and his own blood.

The huge wound on his back, pierced by Luke's sword, was now bulging outwards.

Every time my muscles are strained, it brings excruciating pain.

Blood continued to seep out, leaving drag marks on the ground.

At this moment, his eyes were filled with fear and resentment.

He dared not stop to rest, because as soon as he closed his eyes, the image of the man wielding a steel longsword and moving as fast as a monster would appear in his mind.

This pipeline was a safe section that he had discovered after exploring with the giant rats over the past few days.

The road ahead, especially the deep tunnel at the next bend.

It was a "forbidden zone" that he had discovered when he was controlling the giant rats, a place that these creatures, who roamed freely in the sewers, constantly resisted and dared not approach.

But now, he is severely injured, and it's only a matter of time before he is caught up.

He didn't believe that the lackeys of the "Ring of Nature" would pass up this excellent opportunity to eliminate themselves.

After hesitating several times, he chose to slowly crawl towards the dark pipe.

He could only hope to find a way to survive here.

As he slowly climbed into the corner of the pipe, a black stone monument, about half a person's height, suddenly appeared in his field of vision.

"Strange, was this thing here before?"