Becoming an adventurer by copying monster abilities

This trip back to Twilight was rather rushed.

As a shrewd caravan leader, Fernando quickly sold off the local specialties carried by the later caravans in the city of Laine, and then set off with the wagons packed full.

The passenger carriages, however, were almost empty, with very few passengers.

Of course, traveling from the bustling city of Ryan back to the remote town of Twilight is not a popular route to begin with.

Normally, it's only those destitute people in Ryan City who can't make a living because of debts or vendettas.

Or perhaps they are young people who dream of getting rich overnight and plan to become adventurers at the edge of Sunset Forest to "make a living".

That's why they chose to embark on this road to the far north.

Therefore, this spacious and comfortable premium carriage was actually reserved for Luca and Veronica alone.

Perhaps it was because they had shared the experience of fighting the necromancer in the sewers.

The girl from Tiflin, who usually hides her devilish features with a hood, finally relaxed inside the train carriage.

She was no longer as reserved and guarded as when they first met, and would even occasionally take the initiative to strike up a conversation with Luke.

Luke also asked some questions about the "Ring of Nature" out of curiosity.

As an ancient organization that respects the laws of nature and is committed to living in harmony with the original ecology.

Unlike the Church of Dawn, the "Ring of Nature" does not have a magnificent temple or church, nor does it have a fixed headquarters.

These druids are like fallen leaves in the wind, making their home wherever they go.

At most, they would set up some hidden small outposts in remote woodlands or deep mountains where few people go.

It is used to receive information from believers in various places or to accept new people.

The demonic creatures that have appeared deep within the Sunset Forest have completely shattered the balance.

They are not only killing, but the abyss is also corrupting the forest soil.

Therefore, many members of the Ring of Nature are now near Sunset Forest.

This is also why it was on their way to and from the destination.

The convoy was traveling at a fast pace on its return journey.

As Fernando said, the previously blocked trade route is now very safe, possibly even safer than the outskirts of Twilight.

Therefore, the convoy chose to travel overnight until it reached the transit village.

Thanks to years of long-distance transport, the horses under Fernando's command that are responsible for transporting goods are all individuals with special camel bloodlines.

With strong limbs and amazing endurance, as long as there is enough black beans and salt water to replenish it, it will not easily fall down even if it runs all night.

If an ordinary horse were to travel at such a high intensity, it would have long since foamed at the mouth and suffered organ failure halfway through the journey.

The convoy stopped overnight to prepare for its journey through that transit village.

Luke lay on the hard wooden bed in the inn, once again pulled into the eerie dream that he already knew so well.

The black hall, constructed of pure black stone and seemingly endless, remained deathly silent and cold.

Luke raised his head, looking at the faint eyes in the void, and tried to speak to them.

All that answered him was endless darkness.

Then came a new round of painful "yoga exercises," and excruciating pain that instantly overwhelmed consciousness like a tidal wave.

The level of pain was significantly higher than ever before.

Luke understood what was going on.

After upgrading [Stealth and Evasion] to level 2, he tried using it once.

While the displacement distance is greater, the side effects on the body are also more severe.

It seems that the beings in the Black Hall also noticed this situation and very "thoughtfully" increased the intensity of their training.

Luke was awakened by the burning marks on his wrist the next morning.

My whole body was soaked in cold sweat as if I had fallen into water, but the changes in my body were also very obvious.

In particular, after his perception attributes were enhanced, Luca could clearly feel the improvement in his control over every inch of his muscles.

......

After preparations were completed, the convoy gradually drove into the actual wilderness area.

Out of respect for the terrain, the pace of travel returned to a normal rhythm.

As night fell, the caravan camped at the foot of a sheltered mound.

The campfire roared, dispelling the chill of the wilderness.

Luke sat in front of the fire, holding a rough wooden bowl in his hand.

Chewing on a rich stew made by the caravan cook with salted meat chunks, dried mushrooms, and hard potatoes.

The steaming hot soup slid down his esophagus, and the savory seasoning combined with the unique taste was very much to his liking.

Veronica, who was in the same carriage, was still socially awkward and unwilling to mingle with strangers.

He still chose to hide alone in the dimly lit carriage, silently munching on the berries that emitted a faint green light, conjured by the [Divine Berry Spell].

This magical berry can provide perfect nutrition for a whole day and slightly heal injuries.

But Luke thought that eating too much of that stuff would definitely kill his desire for delicious food.

On the other side of the campfire, several adventurers traveling together were drinking cheap ale and talking loudly about their experiences in Ryan City.

They were also "gold prospectors" heading to Twilight to make a living.

For these adventurers who are at the bottom and whose strength is neither high nor low.

Rather than wasting away his days in the expensive city of Ryan, taking on low-paying jobs like finding cats for nobles and cleaning sewers, he decided to do something more meaningful.

It would be better to go to a place like Sunset Forest, where danger and opportunity coexist, and risk your life for a few months.

As long as you can resist the temptation and avoid gambling or expensive "drug addiction".

Working hard for a while is often enough for them to squander for several years back in their hometown.

"Hiccup~ Let me tell you, you'll never guess what I went through the past couple of days!"

Before the campfire, a man, his face flushed from drinking and wearing worn leather armor, suddenly stood up and boasted loudly:

"A couple of days ago, I had the privilege of participating in the monster extermination operation outside Ryan City! My squad was responsible for clearing out an underground fortress in an abandoned manor. Guess what I encountered down there?"

"What else could it be? Goblins and gnomes, of course."

A companion nearby, who was wiping his dagger, curled his lip in disdain. "These beasts were everywhere around here a while ago. What's so strange about that?"

"Bullshit! If it were a goblin, would I be this agitated?"

The man slapped his thigh, spitting as he spoke, "We encountered a huge horde of ghouls down there! They were densely packed, all monsters that ate human flesh!"

The man spread his arms wide exaggeratedly: "I roughly estimate there are at least a hundred! The sound of them crawling on the walls and scratching their claws on the stone is absolutely terrifying!"

"Why didn't you say there were thousands?"

The surrounding adventurers immediately erupted in boos and laughter. "If there were really hundreds of ghouls, with your level of skill, would you still be sitting here drinking?"

"It's true! Not only are there ghouls inside, but there's also a demon! Have you ever seen a demon? Its eyes are red!"

The man was so anxious he was jumping up and down, desperately trying to prove he wasn't bragging.

"Okay, even if what you're saying is true."

Another companion interrupted him mockingly, "So how did you, someone who's not even a professional, survive that demon?"

"Well... that's all thanks to that tough guy in our team!"