Adventurer of Many Professions-Chapter 101: Disguise Skill!

The next morning, when Sylph and the others stumbled downstairs for breakfast, they noticed Raymond was nowhere to be found. Assuming he was still recovering from last night’s drinking, they went to check his room. But when they opened the door, they found his room empty.

"What? He went to Moonlight Forest alone?" Sylph’s voice echoed through the tavern, filled with frustration.

She stood there, her fists clenched in anger. Lorene, beside her, gripped her magic wand, biting her lip. She, too, couldn’t believe Raymond had gone into the Moonlight Forest without them.

As the truth sunk in, Sylph’s temper flared again. "How could he do this? We’re a team! He can’t just leave us behind!"

Sotoler, who had brought the news, shifted uncomfortably under their gaze. Fortunately, Raymond had already told him what to say to calm them down. "Don’t worry, Sylph, Lorene. Sit down, please. Raymond had a good reason for going alone."

Reluctantly, Sylph sat, her anger still simmering but knowing Sotoler wasn’t to blame. She wasn’t about to drag Lorene into the forest without protection either, no warriors or other professions with them would make it too dangerous.

Once they were seated, Sotoler began explaining calmly: "Raymond told me there were still some ’blood vine grass’ he hadn’t picked yesterday. He didn’t want to leave it for other adventurers or wild baboons to take, so he decided to go back alone and gather it all."

He paused, making sure they understood. "Since the vine demon trees are all dead, there’s no real danger. He thought it’d be better to get in and out quickly, so he wouldn’t be late for today’s commission report. That’s why he went in alone."

Sylph and Lorene’s tempers eased a little, but Sylph still muttered in annoyance, "Even if that’s the case, he shouldn’t have just run off without telling us!"

She turned to Lorene. "When he gets back, we’re having a serious talk. This can’t happen again!"

Lorene nodded firmly. "Absolutely. It won’t happen again."

She, too, wasn’t happy with Raymond’s decision, but what worried her more was if something happened to him, and she wasn’t there to help.

Meanwhile, in the Moonlight Forest, Raymond walked through the same area he had visited the day before. But today, everything felt different. He noticed details he hadn’t picked up on yesterday; subtle signs of activity. Trampled paths, clear tracks of the purple-bellied python, and even the faint scent marks left by monsters. He realized that the area was actually part of a monster’s territory.

Raymond, trusting his instincts, veered off the path he’d taken yesterday, careful to avoid any potential dangers. While confident in his strength, he knew better than to waste magic energy fighting monsters if he didn’t have to. His goal wasn’t to fight, but to find the crazy baboon and time was of the essence.

Though he hadn’t told Sylph and Lorene where he was going, he knew they’d be upset when he returned. But he was willing to face their anger if it meant finding the baboon and getting the job done. It would all be worth it.

Raymond didn’t want to ask Sylph and Lorene to come with him because he wanted to rely on his own skills. He wasn’t planning to fight right away; he just needed to be the first to track down the crazy baboon.

After all, the baboon that had mastered "Blood Rage" was likely part of a larger group, probably led by a strong leader. Yesterday, they had been overwhelmed by just five baboons. Raymond knew that with their current strength, they wouldn’t stand a chance against a full group of baboons without proper preparation.

His plan was simple: first, confirm the area where the baboons lived, count their numbers, and gauge their strength. Then, he would be ready and make sure that the "crazy baboon" had no chance of escaping.

The forest was Raymond’s domain. As a hunter, he knew that once he was fully prepared, the prey would be the one in danger.

With that thought in mind, he quickened his pace.

Along the way, he encountered several medicinal herbs. While they weren’t the main ingredients for potions, they were still useful for brewing. Raymond made a mental note of their locations, planning to collect them when he returned.

In the forest, hunters never get lost. Their keen sense of direction allowed them to know exactly where they were at all times. No matter how many detours they took, hunters could always retrace their steps and find their way back. So, even though Raymond had followed the same path as yesterday at first, the rest of his journey was guided by his natural hunter’s instincts.

His sharp observation skills helped him avoid most areas with monsters, keeping him safe as he moved deeper into the forest.

Soon, he reached the area where the vine magic trees had been the day before. He didn’t approach immediately, but instead, he watched from a distance.

Raymond’s vision had improved after awakening his hunter abilities. Now, he could clearly see even the smallest details from over 200 meters away.

"Since yesterday, there’s no sign of any other adventurers or monsters coming here," he thought, surprised. While thieves and assassins could see in the dark, other adventurers couldn’t. Many monsters, however, had night vision.

"It seems the vine demon trees have been here for a while. Other monsters haven’t dared to come near, except for the crazy baboons, who are drawn to the ’Blood Vine Grass.’"

Satisfied that nothing unusual was happening, Raymond slowly stepped out of his hiding place.

As he moved, a rabbit in front of him darted away in fear. Raymond smiled and casually brushed the leaves and weeds off his clothes.

Hunters were experts at using their surroundings to blend in, and Raymond was no exception. His camouflage technique wasn’t as advanced as the "Disguise" skill, but it worked well enough to go unnoticed, unless someone was looking closely.

While "Disguise" could hide a person perfectly, it had a drawback: it required the person to remain still. If they moved, the illusion would be broken instantly.

Additionally, Raymond knew that the "biological perception" skills of hunters and thieves could easily see through any disguise.

"But the skill book says the ’camouflage’ effect lasts for ten minutes. If I move and lose the disguise, as long as I stay still again, it will reactivate," Raymond thought, remembering the details.

Curious about his current abilities, Raymond opened his panel:

Name: Raymond Kelton

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Age: 15

Magic Value: 705.4/705.4

Occupations: Fighter, Warrior, Craftsman, Magician, Swordsman, Hunter

Skills: Bone Crushing, Taunt [Upgradable], Wind Slash

Skill Points: 3. Cumulative Value: 55%

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Disguise [Hunter] [Thief], Learning Cost: 1 skill point

Raymond paused for a moment. Given the high chance of being discovered while tracking the mad baboon, he quickly decided to learn "camouflage." One skill point was a small price to pay for avoiding detection by a whole group of baboons.

The reason he hadn’t asked Sylph and the others to join him was exactly because he feared that if they followed, they’d be spotted too.

As soon as he learned the skill, the knowledge poured into his mind, just like it had been described in the skill book. Feeling a surge of confidence, Raymond moved toward the ’Vine Magic Tree.’

He thought for a moment. "Bloodvine grass is more valuable than other herbs. If I leave it and it’s found by other adventurers, it will be a missed opportunity."

After searching for a while, he finally gathered seven plants of Bloodvine grass. Just as he was finishing up, a sharp, pungent smell filled the air. Raymond paused, his senses tingling.

"Could this smell attract the baboons?"

Though the book didn’t mention the baboons’ sense of smell, Raymond had learned to be cautious ever since his encounter with the stinging wasps. Deciding to be safe, he dug a hole and buried the bloodvine grass, then used his camouflage skill to hide it. He’d come back for it later.

Once that was done, Raymond made his way toward the large tree where the five crazy baboons had descended the day before.

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"When the baboons arrived yesterday, they were really cautious, which means they must visit this area regularly. There should be traces of them walking on the branches," Raymond mused.

Looking up, he noticed clear signs of their presence, scratches and marks from their claws on the branches and leaves. Raymond followed the trail, moving cautiously deeper into the Moonlight Forest.

The further he went, the closer he got to the heart of the forest, where the monsters were likely to be stronger than the vine magic trees. He remained vigilant, using only a small portion of his energy to examine the marks on the branches while keeping most of his focus on his surroundings.

To his surprise, though, even though there were traces of monsters in some places, they seemed to be just passing through, not actively patrolling or living there. Raymond cautiously continued his journey, careful not to alert anything that might be lurking ahead.