Reincarnated Maid is About To Be Captured by All Players

The contract was established. In exchange for working for Enrique until the witch’s information was exchanged, he agreed to assist in transferring Lili.

So, I will have to work at Water City Commerce in the future…

“My merchant convoy is resting in the castle courtyard. Missing today means losing the suitable opportunity. How about we leave in five minutes?”

“No problem. It’s just…”

“Oh? Any other requests?”

“My adventurer group… Anna’s Support Team, will also accompany us.”

“Anna’s Support Team, huh… Alright, just don’t blow your cover.”

Enrique pondered for a moment, probably because the contract was already signed. He readily agreed to my request. Having Anna’s Support Team accompanying us was not a disadvantage for Enrique. Why wouldn’t he want free bodyguards?

Anna’s Support Team’s assistance to me is well known in Obey. To avoid suspicion from those who recognize them, most of Anna’s Support Team won’t travel with the convoy, but will pretend to be bystanders nearby. Enrique doesn’t need to worry about tarnishing his reputation by associating with Anna’s Support Team.

I excused myself from Enrique and returned to the castle’s living room, where everyone immediately gathered around.

“Anna! What did he agree to with you?”

“…I’m sorry. Lady Chris, I can’t say.”

The contract stipulated that I couldn’t reveal the contents, as Enrique didn’t want outsiders to know he was inquiring about the witch. This effect was binding, so I couldn’t disclose information about the witch.

“But he didn’t propose to me again, Lady Chris can rest assured.”

“Eh? Really? Could it be that his sexual orientation is not normal?”

It feels strange to hear Lady Chris comment on someone else’s sexual orientation…

“Lord Enrique asked me to serve him. After escorting Lili out of the city, I will have to return to Water City Commerce with him.”

“We can intercept him halfway.”

But I’ve signed a contract with Enrique… As long as Enrique keeps it safe, even if Lady Chris forcibly takes me away, it won’t help.

“Lord Hornheim, we will be leaving in five minutes. My companions will proceed with Anna’s Support Team. Please take care of them.”

“That’s her, right? No problem.”

Hornheim pushed up his glasses. Sigdrifa had already donned the hooded cloak she wore when we first met. She seemed not to want to reveal her true face to Hornheim.

Caro Cat… didn’t she come to meet Hornheim?

“Anna.”

Before departing, Sigdrifa, in disguise, quietly approached me.

“Are you sure… it can be used?”

Sigdrifa showed me her left hand hidden under the cloak, completely wrapped in bandages, resembling something a chuunibyou would do.

“Lifa has high potential, so I don’t think there will be any mishaps, but it can only be used once. Didn’t you say you wanted to help in hibernation? Why…”

“I slept unexpectedly well last night and didn’t use it.”

Sigdrifa hid her bandaged left hand under the cloak again.

I used the “Magic Bestowal” branch of the 【Teaching】 skill on Sigdrifa’s left hand, granting it a one-time use of Cardiac Arrest. The effect of Magic Bestowal allows those who haven’t learned a certain skill to forcibly use it. There are many restrictions, however. Firstly, the recipient can’t be completely ignorant and must meet several conditions of the granted skill. Thus, logically, the more complex the skill, the harder it is to bestow.

Secondly, the power of the bestowed skill is reduced, and it must be released first, with very low freedom. Sigdrifa wrapped her left hand in bandages to avoid accidental release. As soon as her left hand touches a target unit that can trigger Cardiac Arrest, it will automatically release.

Then, there’s a time limit for the skill. My Magic Bestowal is relatively long-lasting.

Sigdrifa advocated avoiding Enrique. She would hide and act with Anna’s Support Team alongside the merchant convoy. I was worried that being discovered might cause unnecessary misunderstandings, so I gave them a heads-up.

Lili also changed into attire suitable for movement. I took Lili to the castle courtyard, with Lady Chris joining us.

“Anna, Caro Cat said she’s with Anna’s Support Team and told you not to worry too much. She seems to have something to discuss with the leader of Anna’s Support Team.”

“I understand.”

So that’s it. Caro Cat is a member of Anna’s Support Team, perhaps there’s something within the organization.

“Anna’s Support Team… I remember it used to be called 【Golden Dawn】. They were a very formidable mercenary group in the Mikhail Kingdom. If their elite combat forces could gather, it would be much more efficient.”

Lady Chris reminisced about the past of Anna’s Support Team. The former Golden Dawn was a

very powerful organization. I vaguely remember Trafalgar mentioning it.

“Does Anna know 【Alchemy】?”

“Alchemy… Is it like Astrology, a special magic that can only be obtained through fortune?”

Alchemy is also one of the skills I haven’t learned, one that requires special methods to acquire, which I don’t possess.

“Yes, in the Mikhail Kingdom, there’s only one adventurer who has mastered 【Alchemy】 to the highest level. It’s said that on the entire Limoria continent, there are only a few adventurers who have reached this level.”

“That’s amazing.”

I sincerely admired the hard work of that adventurer. Special magic is not only difficult to learn but also incredibly hard to level up.

Lady Chris seemed surprised at my reaction: “Eh? Anna, don’t you know that adventurer?”

“Why would I know…”

“I thought you were quite familiar with the adventurers of Anna’s Support Team, so I assumed you already knew. The only adventurer in the Mikhail Kingdom with legendary-level 【Alchemy】 is…”