Reincarnated Maid is About To Be Captured by All Players

“—Declaration.”

“Huh?”

Upon the activation of the [Barrier], everyone in the Duke’s territory, regardless of gender, age, whether they were adventurers or local residents, or even outsiders just passing through, heard a voice echoing in their ears.

Creating a large-scale barrier is a complex and arduous task, and maintaining it is no easy feat either. The Kingdom’s barriers are created using pre-arranged giant magic circles that can be activated in a very short amount of time when protected. Only the king and the dukes have the authority to use barriers, which usually cover their respective territories.

Barriers are generally used as a last line of defense against foreign invasions. Although they could technically be used to keep out small threats, the Kingdom of Mikael doesn’t allow them to be used for such reasons. Barriers have a cooldown period and cannot operate indefinitely.

Many people go their entire lives without experiencing the use of a barrier.

“This is a necessary decision for the sake of stability.”

“For millennia, the [Demon King] has cursed the land upon which we rely for our livelihood.”

“The people blessed by the gods have also fought for a thousand years, but the minions of the [Demon King] are the ugliest parasites on the continent of Limoria. Those unclean souls with no sense of shame aim to contaminate every piece of pure land.”

“In recent years, the incursions of demons have been increasing.”

“Therefore, as the representative of the Father God in the human world, His Holiness the Pope calls us to settle matters with the sword.”

“Thus, I guard the frontier of the Kingdom of Mikael, carrying the responsibility to ward off disasters.”

“His merciful Holiness the Pope has allowed us to purify the undead and consider it a lifelong sacred mission. He permits those with aspirations to study the miracles (magic) that the Father God has bestowed upon us in the human world.”

“Yet the gates of hell opened by the [Demon King] never close.”

“Demons wearing human skins roam the world with us.”

“My achievements were destroyed and stolen by the [Demon King]’s confidant a few days ago.”

“Fortunately, they are in the territory and cannot escape.”

“Their existing strength is like that of an ant; this is surely a divine punishment for their fallen nature.”

“Adventurers gathered here, be it known to all, regardless of where you come from or where you are going.”

“Their name is [Amalilith].”

“Hereby announced to the world.”

“Condition for completing the mission one: Capture Amalilith alive.”

“Condition for completing the mission two: Proof of killing Amalilith.”

“Fulfilling either condition will suffice. Rewards will be distributed in writing upon the conclusion of the announcement.”

“Citizens within the territory also have the duty to assist in the capture of Amalilith.”

“August 29, Year 1412 of the Holy Calendar, 8 AM.”

“Valubilis, Duke Bogia.”

“God bless our king.”

[Time-limited Mission: Duke Bogia’s Capture Order has been issued!]

Every adventurer within the Duke’s territory checked their mission panel as soon as the announcement ended.

No preview of the mission was available on the official website. Was it triggered by someone advancing the plot?

The conditions to complete the mission are to kill the NPC named Amalilith designated by Duke Bogia before the barrier disappears.

A portrait of Amalilith appeared on the mission panel of the players who received the mission. Issuing missions within their own territory is one of the privileges of the nobility.

“Wait, why is it a little girl?”

“Didn’t you hear what Duke Bogia said? Hell is empty; the devils are here. She’s just a monster wearing a human skin to look pitiful.”

“True, it’s not like there haven’t been monsters that feigned weakness only to counter-attack.”

“And look, the first reward is 50,000 crystals!”

“… Hey, bro.”

“What is it, you want to be a righteous companion?”

“No, I mean, you’re missing a zero.”

“……………?!”

…

Outside Rothschild, Anna’s support group.

“A griffon?! The mission is actually rewarding a griffon!”

“Hold on, aren’t we supposed to hand over captured griffons to the state?”

“You’re dumb! Catching griffons on your own is illegal, but a reward from the Duke would be an officially recognized [Mount]!”

In the griffon-scarce continent of Limoria, flying mounts are also extremely rare.

Capturing griffons is illegal almost everywhere. Griffons are the mounts of the Kingdom’s sky knights and are not enough to meet the demand, let alone to serve as rewards for adventurers.

However, if it’s a reward from a noble’s mission, it’s another story. Dukes are high-ranking nobles just below the king. Having a griffon as a personal mount is a status symbol, and the king wouldn’t object.

But since the game’s launch, missions rewarding griffons have not only been rare but also very difficult.

This time is different; just kill a person and it’s done. And the mission target doesn’t look very powerful.

“We still have the mission to protect Anna-chan.”

“Idiot! The mission and protecting Anna-chan aren’t conflicting. Besides, with a griffon, we can take Anna-chan anywhere. She would definitely support us!”

“But… the leader said cutting down lolis would incur divine wrath…”

“Then don’t go. Strategist! Let’s act quickly, or others will snatch the opportunity!”

Hoenheim didn’t answer but looked in a certain direction and adjusted his glasses.

The anxious members urged, “Strategist! Are you still upset about losing affection points with Anna-chan? That’s exactly why we need to complete the mission, get the griffon and make it up! Stop hesitating, Strategist!”

“I just saw…”

“Hmm?”

“The origin of the signal seems to be Rothschild.”

“…What?”