[EROGE] Captive Market - Trapped Elven Officer - Hentai/Nukige Visual Novel & Doujinshi (ENGLISH)

The text describes a fantasy setting that incorporates Steampunk elements, focusing on a continent called Celtoana. This land, once rich in magic and diverse races, has transitioned into an age of technology driven by fossil fuel discoveries, leading to conflict and war over the past 200 years. The primary races remaining are elves and humans, with the continent divided into three factions: the Furuakia Empire, the Celtoana Allied Nations, and the Guild League. Key figures include Anastasia, a high elf military commander known as the Silver Valkyrie, and Danes C. Asriel, a dark elf general called the Flame Saber, who share a complex friendship despite being adversaries. Following the death of the Furuakia emperor, a ceasefire allows for peace talks to happen in the Guild League's city of Aruraune. However, a mercenary named Gagoze, seeking revenge, conspires to disrupt the negotiations with the help of Jean, a notorious guild leader. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and technology, resembling a modern war setting. Despite the intriguing premise, the game has faced criticism for reducing its characters to less compelling forms, which detracts from the immersive world-building. The game requires a Japanese system locale to operate and is accompanied by a fan translation, which contains some grammatical inaccuracies. A detailed walkthrough for various endings is provided, reflecting the game's interactive nature. The game is titled "Captive Market" and is developed by Black Lilith, with a release date of March 25, 2011. It is classified as a visual novel, characterized by its interactive storytelling and anime-style graphics.