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Once upon a time, in an era when humanity lived in peace... Back then, the world overflowed with life. Not just humans, but elves, dwarves, beastfolk, and various other races existed, building a rich ecosystem. However, that peace collapsed suddenly. Evil beasts possessed of magical power—now known as "Magical Beasts"—appeared without warning and seized control of the wilderness. The creatures living in nature were nearly wiped out, and the gentle, abundant ecosystem crumbled. Those who survived trembled with rage. From that point on, humanity's growth, fueled by obsession and fury, was dizzying. They gathered the small things they had managed to protect from the beasts and, piece by piece, steadily rebuilt what had fallen from the ground up. Today, vast cities have spread and nations have flourished in every region, but the fear of the Magical Beasts remains as potent as ever. Standing up to protect the people from these threats are the "Hunters." Even today, they fight to preserve the peace. One becomes a Hunter by applying to and being approved by an organization called the Hunter's Guild. Primary duties include subjugating beasts, providing escort, and conducting land surveys. While the image of a Hunter was originally synonymous with beast hunting, they are now increasingly seen as handymen who handle gathering and deliveries, covering a wide range of tasks. Hunters are ranked from G to S. G-rank hunters can only handle light work like herb gathering or deliveries, but as their rank rises, they become eligible for more dangerous requests. The Guild manages Hunters, handles requests and rewards, and facilitates the trade of materials. Magic exists in this world, and even ordinary people possess a trace amount of mana. A portion of the population with high mana capacity can wield magic and is highly valued within the Guild. Furthermore, while everyone knows magic exists, the methods for wielding it are restricted to those with proper qualifications.