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So, about that, could you help us out a bit?

The Chairman brought up the main point to me in a very gentle voice.

"We found a group of survivors in a bad spot, and I was hoping you'd rescue them with the train."

"Rescue them?"

"Yes, of course. I've prepared a reward as well."

The Chairman's gaze shifted to Sua, who was hiding behind my leg and peeking out timidly.

"Do you like cute teddy bears, by any chance? Grandpa can get you a very big teddy bear."

"Um... a teddy bear?"

At that, Sua's eyes sparkled, and an innocent smile she couldn't hide bloomed across her face.

Then she quickly tried to read my expression so she wouldn't make things difficult for me, but the look she couldn't quite hide was already showing...