Your primary goal is information brokerage. Here is how to gather it without leaving a trace:
| Pitfall | Consequence | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | You look too intelligent/confident. Servants are expected to keep eyes down. | Toggle "Meek Mode" in your stance menu. Keep eyes lowered. | | Wrong Cleaning Tool | Using a floor brush on a silk curtain destroys the item. | Always check the tool highlight before interacting. | | Eavesdropping Too Hard | You lean in too close and the Target asks, "Are you listening?" | Always pretend to be dusting a nearby object while listening. | | The Locked Door | You get stuck picking a lock while a patrol is coming. | Memorize patrol routes. Never pick a lock unless you have 30 seconds of clear time. |
: Failing to perform maid duties effectively can raise suspicion, making it harder to complete your true mission.
| Pitfall | Consequence | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | You look too intelligent/confident. Servants are expected to keep eyes down. | Toggle "Meek Mode" in your stance menu. Keep eyes lowered. | | Wrong Cleaning Tool | Using a floor brush on a silk curtain destroys the item. | Always check the tool highlight before interacting. | | Eavesdropping Too Hard | You lean in too close and the Target asks, "Are you listening?" | Always pretend to be dusting a nearby object while listening. | | The Locked Door | You get stuck picking a lock while a patrol is coming. | Memorize patrol routes. Never pick a lock unless you have 30 seconds of clear time. | Upon arriving at the rival noble's estate: Your
