Chapter 9

The Demon Hunting Method Of The Regressed Inquisitor 9

Hunter’s Guild (1)

Even a large city like the Foris Duchy cannot be completely free from the threat of monsters.

Of course, if the great mage Age Foris used his power, it would be a different story.

But there’s no need for that.

The materials from the monsters are needed even in the Foris Duchy.

The Duke of Foris is not foolish enough to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs just to create a fish farm.

Therefore, there is a Hunter’s Guild in the Foris Duchy that grants professional hunting qualifications.

If the role of the Foris Duchy is to organize and divide the monsters by district, the role of the hunters is to control their numbers and collect materials.

“So, we are going to apply for the hunter qualification exam today.”

“Why is that necessary?”

“Without a license, you can’t enter the monster districts.”

“The human world is troublesome. It’s something that individuals should be able to decide on their own.”

Of course, even without a license, you can enter as a client.

But we can’t hire hunters just to gather herbs, can we? We’ll need funds in the future, so it’s better to have Titan do what he’s good at to earn money.

“You said you came out to see the wide world and use your aura, so it will be helpful to face monsters you can’t see in your country.”

“That’s a reasonable point.”

With a suitable excuse, Titan’s motivation increased.

Well, the real reason is that the most things happen in these restricted areas.

If I want to get involved in future events, I need to be able to move freely.

It was around the time we arrived at the outskirts of the city where the Hunter’s Guild was located.

“Huh? A monster? Oh... Guild Master!”

I had somewhat expected it, but the surroundings fell into panic.

Rumors about Titan spread quickly, but it was quite difficult to judge Titan as a different species unless you saw him in person.

Especially if you are a hunter who fights monsters every day.

“Oh dear, this is going to get out of hand. What should we do?”

“Please act sincerely, Mr. Lost. You did well at first.”

The hunters stationed at the reception desk began to arm themselves and started to be wary of us.

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From the beginning, thinking of Titan as an enemy just because he is with people is problematic.

However, the panic that occurred at the reception desk prevented normal judgment.

“Moderately, so it doesn’t break.”

“Why? That’s not respectful to the opponent you’re fighting against.”

“If you’re going to be respectful to the one you’re hitting, you shouldn’t hit them in the first place.”

“Hmm...”

What a funny guy.

Anyway, I don’t really intend to stop Titan. It’s an inevitable thing for a stranger to blend into a world related to violence.

We need to establish dominance.

Thoroughly, so that no one with premature curiosity messes with us.

“Ugh!”

With one punch from Titan, the hunters fly into the air.

At a glance, it looks like something is broken or a tooth is knocked out, but at least they didn’t draw their weapons.

When I think about it, he seems to be more considerate than I thought.

“...Wouldn’t it have been better to persuade them with words?”

Linnea mutters in a miserable voice as she watches the number of patients increase in real-time.

Even though it wasn’t her job, she seemed uncomfortable with the situation due to her professional spirit as a doctor.

“More than that, was it okay for you to accompany us to such a place?”

“Ah, actually, I wanted to become a hunter. If I’m going to do it, wouldn’t it be better to do it with you two?”

“Is that so...”

Lies.

Linnea had set up a private clinic despite all kinds of contempt.

It was a clinic where no one but me visited, but Linnea prepared for consultations every day, even cleaning in front of the clinic.

That was definitely pride.

It was impossible without a definite pride in her work.

But she wanted to become a hunter? Such an obvious lie?

She must have some ulterior motive.

However, considering Linnea’s nature that I know, it doesn’t seem like it would harm us, so it’s not a problem.

I can’t easily push her away because I don’t know exactly what she wants.

It might sound a bit selfish, but doctors are high-class personnel.

“Stop! What is this commotion!”

As I was watching the farce between Titan and the hunters, the person I had been waiting for finally appeared.

It was the guild master of the Hunter Guild of the Foris Duchy.

The guild master of the duchy, no less.

Not only did he possess considerable power, but his status was also high.

“I am Allen Wise, the master of the Hunter Guild of the Foris Duchy.”

The opponent was a noble.

Perhaps that was why he looked more like a knight than a hunter.

Even if he pretended not to, Allen Wise couldn’t have been unaware of Titan.

This guy is directly connected to Agee Forest.

“Well, of course, all these provisions are only possible if he passes the test.”

“I’ll have to try?”

“Yes, please do.”

It’s not particularly a matter of restraint.

The hunter qualification test is not as difficult as one might think.

In the first place, how many people who do this kind of work can read?

Most of them live a day-to-day life like mayflies.

So there is no written test, only practical and oral interviews.

Of course, the oral interview is also about answering the characteristics of the beasts, so it feels like a written test without writing...

In the first place, if you can’t even do that, you shouldn’t be a hunter.

“Then the test is in a week. The guild will assign a guide, so please do not be rude.”

“Yes, Sir Allen. Thank you. The gods will surely be watching Sir Allen’s mercy.”

“Ah, yes...”

Allen Wise nods with a reluctant expression.

Well, that’s how it is. He probably hasn’t seen many people as polite as me.

If he’s uncomfortable with such flattery, it’s obvious how freely he must have lived after leaving his family.

“Then, could you please provide the basic information of those who will register as hunters? You can also specify what kind of tasks you will undertake during the hunting activities.”

It seems he decided to handle the registration himself, probably because of the commotion earlier.

A truly wise decision.

Considering the receptionist screamed when she saw Titan earlier, it couldn’t be entrusted to someone else.

“I am a priest, and I plan to provide various non-combat assistance.”

“I see.”

“Uh... I’m a doctor. I’ll treat Mr. Titan if he gets hurt?”

“Yes? Ah, yes.”

Was it because Linea spoke in a questioning tone? A brief silence followed.

Linea was probably wondering whether to hide the fact that I would participate in combat, while Allen Wise was contemplating whether Titan would even get injured.

“I am a prince. Very impressive, isn’t it?”

“...Yes.”

I expected him to say he was a warrior, but Titan was the type to use his political position as a weapon more than I thought.

Of course, Allen Wise didn’t react much. He probably didn’t want to deal with him any longer.

“Alright. But...”

Allen Wise hands over the list.

Titan might not know, but Linea and I could read, so we had to check for any toxic clauses.

After reading it, I understood why Allen Wise trailed off.

Hunter party list:

1. Priest – Lost

2. Doctor – Linea

3. Prince – Titan

Looking at the list alone, it seems like a party following an immature prince.

Well, it’s somewhat true.

Our prince is indeed exceptional as a hunter, though.

“Guides can handle such requests once they gain experience as senior hunters. Ah! The request fee has been paid by Duke Foris, so there shouldn’t be any financial issues.”

In the Duchy of Foris, the Duke personally supports the training of the next generation.

He is someone who handles his duties as a Duke with certainty.

Allen Wise, feeling parched, kept drinking tea. As time passed, a woman who appeared to be a guild member approached him and whispered something in his ear, to which Allen responded with a bright smile.

“Ah, it seems they are in the guild right now. I will introduce them immediately.”

With those words, Allen Wise left the reception room without looking back. It felt like he didn’t want to associate with us for long.

Is it just my imagination, or does he seem pleased to have someone to pass the responsibility to?

“This is Mr. Burke. He is young, but he has worked in the Foris territory for three years and is one of the veterans.”

“Uh, Master? Did I do something wrong? I heard it was training for rookies, but there’s something strange mixed in?”

“You think of training the next generation like that, so you are being punished.”

“Huh, well...”

The person Allen Wise introduced was a young man with black hair. In terms of age, he might be a year or two older than me.

“Nice to meet you. I am Lost. This is Titan. And this is Miss Linea.”

“Well... I am your senior, but I showed too much dislike. I look forward to working with you. I am Burke.”

I entrusted Shade with two tasks. One was about the current situation of the trials spread across the continent.

And the other was about the person right in front of me.

It was no coincidence that I came here today and met Burke Ryan as the person in charge of training the next generation.

“Then, I look forward to working with you for the next week, Mr. Burke.”

Burke Ryan.

My old friend. And the brother of Claire, the strongest paladin of the Order.

A pitiful victim and an inevitable perpetrator.

In the past, I ran away without looking back in the face of his death.

But now it’s different. It has to be different. If I really considered him a friend...

Yes. This time, at least, I have to kill him with my own hands.