Overview
MISS stands for Maid Institute, Society, and Services. It is an organization of maids operating within Silvernia in Silver Palace. Despite the domestic service framing, MISS members are trained combatants who carry weapons and assist with investigations.
Membership
Members are assigned numerical designations. Alf is Maid No. 49, and the numbering suggests the organization has at least 49 active members, probably more. Argos is a former MISS member who left the organization to run a bar, indicating that membership is not lifelong and members can transition to civilian life.
Services
The organization provides domestic services to clients in Silvernia. Alf is assigned as the Detective's personal maid, handling household tasks at their residence. However, MISS members also accompany their clients on investigations and combat encounters, serving a role closer to personal bodyguard or assistant than traditional household staff.
Combat capability
MISS members are armed and trained. Alf carries a lever-action shotgun with a flamethrower attachment, and Argos wields a cane sword. The contrast between the "maid" title and their combat abilities is played for both humor and narrative interest. The Fandom wiki describes Alf's combat proficiency as surprising given her "zero common sense" in domestic matters.
Role in the story
The Detective works alongside MISS members throughout the game. Alf is a combat companion during missions, and other MISS members may appear as NPCs or quest-related characters. The organization's widespread presence in Silvernia means MISS members show up in various districts and situations, providing both assistance and information.
Open questions
Several things about MISS remain unclear from available materials. Who founded the organization? Why are its members trained for combat? Is MISS politically neutral, or does it align with specific factions in Silvernia? These questions may be addressed in the full game's story or in character-specific quests.