Chapter 327: [325] Arrival
With the announcement gaining traction, adventurers began flooding the magical beast shop, exchanging carcasses for gold coins. The excitement quickly sparked a hunting frenzy, with throngs of adventurers rushing out to hunt magical beasts.
However, bringing back their prized catches proved to be a hassle. In this context, a new profession emerged: teams dedicated to transporting hunted prey. They didn't hunt themselves but aimed to get a share of the profits from those who did, albeit a small one.
August may not have realized it, but his initiative had triggered a widespread hunting craze. While some in this world did use magical beast meat in their cooking or sought specific types of meat—such as wild boar beasts—August's operation was unique in its scale and scope, especially considering it had just opened.
This led to an unprecedented surge in hunting activity, though it would likely taper off after some time. The income from hunting was significantly lower compared to completing quests, and given that August had already hunted many beasts in the area, the local population had been considerably depleted. This was not a game; beasts required time to reproduce.
Curiosity led Meidri to visit the shop that day.
"Welcome!" Bella greeted her with a bright smile as she stepped inside.
Taken aback by Bella's striking beauty and charm, Meidri paused. This was no ordinary woman.
"Excuse me, is August here?" Meidri inquired.
"Are you looking for the young master? I'm afraid he's out at the moment," Bella replied.
"The young master?" Meidri was surprised. The title suggested a level of significance that made her reconsider August's identity. With his wealth and strength, it hinted at deeper connections worth contemplating.
"If possible, may I have your name? I'll inform him you stopped by when he returns," Bella offered.