Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

Unlike the Ash Lord's fireball, Trembling Touch, like other abilities, can only be activated once a day.

And it cannot split into multiples at the same time like a necromancer.

In terms of power, there are currently no monsters like goblins to test it on.

However, it was only a trick-level spell, so Luke didn't have high expectations.

The ability to launch remotely does enrich the range of long-range attack methods to some extent.

Luke was already very content.

First, use Tremor Touch to control the enemy, then follow up with an Ash Lord fireball, and finally use Gluttony Slash to decapitate them.

What a wonderful thing!

Luca had already quickly envisioned a smooth combo in his mind.

However, given his current level of [Imaginary Manifestation], the imaginary goblin should not survive the first round.

As for that rat-man...

Luke already knew this when Veronica introduced him to her earlier.

Beastmen are not a separate monster species, but rather are created by humanoid beings infected with a curse.

They still belong to the original race.

This rat-man was once a human druid.

Therefore, the illusion of miracles cannot materialize the projection of the other.

This made Luke feel somewhat regretful.

If I could acquire the Ratman's ability to transform, my means of survival would be enhanced to another level.

Meanwhile, Luca is acquiring more and more monster abilities.

The uniqueness of "Ash Lord" is also particularly evident.

Among all the monsters Luke successfully replicated using his miraculous illusions.

Only the "Ash Lord" can be replicated and materialized without being killed by him.

Luke had always been curious about this.

This can only be temporarily attributed to the unique nature of its excessively high challenge level.

As he learned more and more about the monster encyclopedia, he gradually learned the identity of the "Ash Lord".

Judging from its massive, sky-covering form, it should be a red dragon that has reached the ancient level.

Generally, the challenge level for this level of red dragon is:

Level 24.

Even a fraction of that is much higher than Luke's current level.

For Luke of this world, destroying an insignificant village meant destroying the proof of his existence for the first eighteen years.

But for the Ash Lord, it might just be a spur-of-the-moment thing, a little sneeze.

Creatures of that level are far too distant for Luke to understand at present.

It is meaningless to express either anger or sadness.

I simply stopped thinking about it.

Only by continuously improving oneself can one have the opportunity to engage in equal dialogue with these legendary figures in the future.

After reviewing his own abilities, Luke went to a blacksmith shop in the city of Ryan that had reasonable prices and a good reputation.

He did not choose to try other types of weapons.

A half-sword is indeed very suitable for him.

Whether it's flexibility, destructive power, or compatibility with his combat skills, it's an excellent choice.

Moreover, he also possessed a half-sword with magical properties.

Even if it's unusable now, he should prepare in advance to avoid being clumsy when he has to pick it up at a crucial moment.

The association hasn't yet settled the payment for Luke's commission from the Gray Rat Gang and the bounty offered by the Ratmen.

Therefore, he now only has a little over four hundred gold coins in his possession.

It sounds like a lot, but in this kind of shop specifically designed for adventurers...

With just one or two pieces of equipment, he could be reduced to a state of "utter poverty" once again.

After browsing the blacksmith shop for a while, Luke chose a hand-and-a-half sword that was of good quality and felt good in the hand.

At 1.3 meters long, it is already considered quite long for a hand-and-a-half-sword.

The silver-white sword exudes a chilling and murderous aura.

The material incorporates a small amount of rare minerals, which greatly improves durability while ensuring sharpness and hardness.

It's considered a fairly popular sword among adventurers in Ryan City.

Price: 150 gold coins.

This price is quite high for a non-magical weapon.

The shrewd boss glanced at Luke's blood-stained plate and chainmail armor.

To entice customers, they also offered a free nail care service.

Luke took the half-sword and tested it out in the area provided by the blacksmith.

Although the longsword itself has a certain premium because it is a big city.

However, in terms of quality, it is indeed much better than the previous steel longsword.

Luke was very satisfied and paid for it immediately.

Of course, it still falls short of his "white moonlight" fatal touch.

"It's hard to go from extravagance to frugality..."

...

Two fulfilling and busy days have passed.

Luke was going to the Adventurers' Guild to see how far along his reward calculation was.

Unexpectedly, the blonde pastor girl, Ir, came to visit first.

Even after not seeing each other for several days, the other person still had that warm and gentle smile on their face, like a spring day.

After inquiring about Luke's recent situation and exchanging brief pleasantries, Irene revealed the purpose of her visit:

"Mr. Luke, the High Priest... wishes to speak with you."

...

The Church of Dawn in Ryan City remains bustling with activity.

The wounded, healed by the pastor, and the refugees, who had received relief, sang hymns loudly in the church.

Sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows, transforming into beams of holy light.

Like the blessing of the Lord of Dawn, shining equally on every believer.

Luke entered the inner sanctuary, which he had visited before, and saw Wyatt, the church priest who was already waiting for him there.

"I'm sorry, I should have been the one to visit you. But I'm too busy with church affairs right now, so I had Ela invite you over instead."

The burly, tall pastor stood beneath the statue of Losanda, still maintaining a stern expression.

But the relaxed expression on their face showed that they were in a very good mood.

This was also thanks to Luke.

They not only handed over the remains of the necromancer, whom they had been searching for for many days without finding any trace, to the association.

They even investigated information such as the other party's name, "Klerk".

This saved a lot of trouble in the investigation.

"After extensive investigation, it can be preliminarily determined that this incident was not premeditated by any organization or force. It was just a small trick by a madman who was obsessed with necromancy and took advantage of the monster outbreak. It can be considered as good news among a lot of bad news recently."

"You can collect the reward from the association later; the amount shouldn't disappoint you."

Wyatt walked up to Luke and patted him on the shoulder like a gentle elder looking at a promising junior:

"The main reason I called you here is that there's something else I want to tell you."

"Regarding the divine mark on your wrist, I asked a friend to help me look into it, and we've actually found some new clues..."