As the train left the city that had already become hell behind, everyone finally breathed a temporary sigh of relief. But... it was far from over. Soon, Fang Zheng called Shikokugawa Ayame over and assigned her a task.
"Eh? A census?"
"That's right. I want the names, genders, and family relationships of every single person. Compile them all immediately."
Leaning back in his chair, Fang Zheng spoke as he sipped his coffee.
"This was supposed to be your responsibility in the first place. Now go do it. Is there a problem?"
"Th-this... of course not."
Shikokugawa Ayame was completely baffled by Fang Zheng's request and had no idea why he wanted this done. Though she was the City Lord's daughter, she had honestly never handled administrative affairs before, so she did not really know what to do. Still, now that Fang Zheng had given the order, she nodded despite her doubts and went to carry it out.
The facts proved that Shikokugawa Ayame's status still carried considerable weight among the refugees. Before long, she had finished counting everyone and respectfully handed the roster to Fang Zheng.
"Mm, very good."
Fang Zheng glanced over the roster and nodded.
"Then we'll rearrange their accommodations shortly."
"Eh? Why...?"
"Think about it yourself, young lady."
Fang Zheng shook his head helplessly and closed the roster in his hand.
"You're not a child anymore. You should be thinking about these things yourself..."
"Knock knock knock!!!"
Before Fang Zheng could finish, someone suddenly knocked at the door. Fang Zheng snapped his fingers helplessly, and Ikaruga Sayu stepped forward to open the cabin door. Then, a figure rushed inside.
"Lady Ayame! There are Mad Corpses on this Armored Carriage!!"
"Eh?!"
Shikokugawa Ayame and her attendants were shocked by the report, while the man stormed straight up to