After the director said that, the other four guests immediately took action. ALL except Maria.

So they had to Look for some kind of mysterious food? And it was hidden in this large patio?

“What are you spacing out for, Maria? Come with me!" Matthew urged. Three of their opponents were already on the move, but Maria was still standing there.

“Okay,” Maria readily replied. However, she slowed her pace.

She had already observed the patio and remembered all of the things that she had already seen.