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Of course, hailing from France's most hated enemy is not likely to endear you to the locals, especially now after the outbreak of war with them. But having an outside perspective may prove useful.

Mauriceau is still glaring at you, clearly expecting a response.

How do you react?

"I need to know if any of my… workers are not going to be capable of doing the necessary work. Don't tell me I'll be forced to look elsewhere!" Mauriceau seems to think that he knows you completely. But there's one thing that he doesn't know about you. In fact, almost no one does.

You are a demonologist, a delver into secret and forbidden knowledge. And just this week, for the first time, with intent, you have identified and bound a demon to do your bidding.

This could be your chance. You could cut him down to size with your newfound powers. But you notice the fieldworkers around you have paused in their work, staring up at you…

Could you risk publicly exposing your demon powers, just to teach him a well-deserved lesson?