Reincarnated Maid is About To Be Captured by All Players

“I’m saying that man is not trustworthy!”

Sigurdella firmly stated her opinion.

“He’s a demon who, for his own profit, disregards our elven customs and beliefs! This could be a trap, we can’t trust Enrique lightly!”

“Norah, what do you think?”

Christiana tilted her head, seeking Norah’s opinion.

“My lady, in my humble opinion, we can’t rule out the possibility that Enrique intends to lure Anastasia out and then capture Lily.”

“Oh? Why do you think so?”

“Everyone in the duchy knows that Anastasia is protecting Lily, who is wanted by the duke. The information we collected on Enrique shows that he is an adventurer who prioritizes profit. Despite his young age, his tactics in the business world are no less cunning than those of more experienced merchants. I believe if we analyze from Enrique’s perspective on how to maximize profit, we can deduce his true intention.”

“Hmm, not bad, worthy of being my Norah. So, your conclusion?”

“I lean towards it being a setup by Enrique, creating a situation where we can’t escape. His aim is to prove Lily is hiding in End through Anastasia’s appearance. He can use fulfilling the duke’s commission as leverage to gain access to the duke and secure the Water City Commerce Guild’s rights in the Duke of Obi’s domain.”

Norah’s analysis is not unreasonable.

I’ve only met the senior councilor of the Water City Commerce Guild once, and entrusting our fate to such a person is a risk of unknown proportions. It’s one thing for me to risk it alone, but it involves Lily’s safety, so we must act with caution.

“I oppose it too, meow! We should stay here until the storm passes.”

Christiana also took into account Caro Cat’s opinion, her gaze falling on me, standing straight.

“Anna, if it’s a vote, there are already three votes against. You know?”

The core point is, none of us can trust Enrique.

I also can’t find reasons to trust Enrique, and I’m equally troubled by what Enrique’s real purpose might be.

Norah’s research results indicate that Enrique is a true businessman, treating this game as a business simulation, just like other players who are involved in commercial trade. Enrique and Trafalgar are two completely different types of players. Trafalgar immerses himself in the interactions with NPCs, influenced by their emotions, while business simulation players often play from a god’s perspective, caring about the overall gains and losses of their cities and stores, without needing to play any role.

“I think I should meet Lord Enrique.”

“Miss Anna?!”

“I guessed it would be so. Norah, when you brought Anna and the others back, who was pursuing Anna…?”

“The Black Hawk Mercenaries.”

“You’ve all seen the strength of the Black Hawk Mercenaries, haven’t you?”

Sigurdella had no response, and Caro Cat, unaware of the truth, blinked innocently. She woke up in End that night, having missed the encounter with the Black Hawk Mercenaries.

“The Black Hawk Mercenaries that night were less than ten percent of their total personnel, you know? Now, about half of their personnel have arrived in Obi, not to mention other mercenary groups. This data is only accumulating, unless the [Barrier] is lifted. In terms of numbers, we are completely outmatched. If Enrique leaks the [Astrology] information, we stand no chance, and provoking Enrique would not be wise.”

Christiana’s view aligns with mine. Hiding in End, the longer we wait, the more disadvantageous it becomes for us.

Now that the player who possesses [Astrology] is under the protection of the Water City Commerce Guild, assassinating them is extremely difficult.

“Do you know how low-level astrology can be convincing?”

“Meow… I know. Someone with a [Treasure Map] sought out an astrologer. Since the location of the treasure on the map doesn’t change, constant divination will do, meow.”

“Exactly, I can excuse it twice as a coincidence, but three times in the same location, I can’t claim it’s a coincidence anymore. The world is vast, and three divinations yielding similar coordinates surely means the answer is correct, right?”

It hasn’t been long since Duke Borgia activated the [Barrier], and astrology has already been used once. It’s undeniably dangerous for us to continue staying in End.

“So, I support Anna. It’s unsafe whether we stay in End or hide outside. Our only way out is to take a risk.”

“Lady! But what if he has laid a trap…”

“Head Maid Norah, I have a way to deal with it.”

Norah’s worries are valid. Without understanding Enrique’s character and intentions, such assumptions are not unfounded.

“We can set up a lot of eyes and ears. Even if the Water City Commerce Guild is wealthy, they

can’t possess a large number of space-transfer scrolls. I will only negotiate with Lord Enrique if it’s safe to do so in End.”

“Let’s be clear, ensuring a safe range, we don’t have enough personnel.”

I understand Norah’s feelings. If things really unfold according to Norah’s script, Christiana cannot escape responsibility.

“I understand, so I’ve decided… to ask for help from Anna’s support team.”

“Anna, have you lost your mind?”

“I reject your proposal, my lady. Your domain will become utterly foul.”

Sigurdella and Norah simultaneously expressed their opposition.

“Uh… they’re a bit weird, but they’re not bad people. Caro Cat, I need your help.”

“Meow?”

Caro Cat’s head displayed a giant question mark.

“Aren’t you a member of Anna’s support team?”