"An extermination commission for a group?"
After hearing Lofilia's request, Moss immediately wore a puzzled expression.
"What kind of commission is this? 'Group' means a lot of people, right? And extermination? Issued by the city lord—does that mean we're supposed to clear out monsters together with the army?"
At this point, Moss slightly furrowed her brow and pretended to sound worried.
"Adventurers and the army... Will there really be no problems with command during the operation?"
"No, that's not it. Please allow me to explain first."
Lofilia gently shook her head, then nodded toward Loxi beside her.
Seeing this, Loxi picked up the five stalks of Twist Grass from the counter and prepared to leave.
"Then I won't disturb you any longer. I'll take these to be appraised first and give you your payment later."
"Ah, all right."
Moss nodded at the old gentleman Loxi, then looked back at Lofilia and waited obediently for her explanation.
Lofilia smiled faintly and turned to take a roll of parchment from the counter behind her.
"If I remember correctly, Miss Molly, you're from Hill City, right?"
"Mm, that's right!"
Moss gently nodded as she watched Lofilia slowly sit down across from her.
"Then I'm sure you know that the number of monsters has increased sharply because of the arrival of the World Gate."
"On top of that, a few days ago, Xiris City issued a wanted notice for criminals who had attacked the city."
"These matters have already left Asiala's garrison stretched to its limits."
"I heard that yesterday, a cavalry patrol returning from its rounds even suffered casualties after encountering a horde of monsters."
"So, for now, our guild needs adventurers to help alleviate the shortage of manpower."
The corner of Moss's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly, and she couldn't help apologizing inwardly.