The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 21.3

After that, Iris persistently asked, but Mergin just smiled sadly and did not answer.

The next day, Mergin and Iris headed to the Hunter Guild.

“Are you here for a request?”

As soon as they entered the office, the receptionist spoke to them.

“No, it’s not a request. This girl wants to become a hunter, and she wants to see what kind of work is available first.”

“I see. Would you like an explanation about being a hunter?”

“Just hearing about it is fine.”

“That’s fine. It’s a slow season now.”

Monsters and animals are less active in winter. The gathering of materials is also limited during this season. Hunters probably find it difficult to be active.

“Then, please.”

So, they listened to the explanation about being a hunter. The registration fee is 10,000 G, which seems to be for issuing an ID. When registered, the national citizenship status is suspended, and when the hunter’s certificate is returned, the citizenship status is restored.

“First, you need money, huh?”

“Yes. If you don’t have any, a temporary hunter certificate will be issued, and you can receive requests for free.”

“I see, so if you don’t have money, you pay with your body.”

When Mergin said this, the receptionist laughed and confirmed it.

Later, they were informed about the types of requests, including those not currently posted, and their approximate prices.

“By the way, are there any requests not posted?”

When Mergin asked, the receptionist smiled and didn’t answer.

“Delicious requests are assigned based on contribution to the guild, I suppose?”

“Hunters and the guild support each other.”

“So, there are requests given to strong hunters that are impossible for others.”

The receptionist just smiled and didn’t answer.

“Thank you for the information. She will become an adult after the New Year, so we’ll come back then.”

“You can register as an apprentice hunter if you are over 12 years old.”

“No need to hurry; we’ll do it after she becomes an adult.”

“Alright, please come again.”

Afterwards, they looked at the posted requests.

There were requests for helping with cleaning, gathering herbs, monster subjugation, and escorting, divided by type of work. Unlike in anime, there are no hunter ranks, and it seems that one must accept requests based on their own judgment.

Hmm?

A request in the gathering category.

【Snow Flower 1 stalk 100,000 G, up to 100 stalks can be purchased】

“When did this request start appearing?”

“Mid-November.”

“If that’s the case, it’s already impossible. Is there an outbreak of some disease somewhere?”

“Perhaps? It’s the season when colds become prevalent…”

The receptionist replied to Mergin’s question.

“Mergin, what is a snow flower?”

“It has antipyretic properties. Despite its name, it’s a flower that blooms in summer. It’s impossible to gather at this time of year.”

“I see. So, the requester is probably in trouble.”

That’s likely. The requester probably knew the snow flower doesn’t bloom at this time but is offering a ridiculously high price. It makes sense they are in a desperate situation. The receptionist might not be aware yet, but there could be an influenza outbreak or something similar.

“Can an apprentice hunter take this request?”

“Ah, yes… Gathering requests are fine…”

“Iris, register as an apprentice and take this request.”

“Eh?”

“Just do it.”

“Eh? Oh, yes, I understand.”

With Mergin providing 10,000 G, Iris became an apprentice hunter.