"I couldn't evacuate until I had taken all of my equipment with me. B-but by the time I was ready, everyone else was gone…"
Ana told me the funny story of how she had been left behind by her coworkers—many of whom were most likely her subordinates.
In a huge factory like this, there were bound to be many ground workers, and then there were the superiors who handled the more complex matters. The fact that she had her own workshop, as well as projects that she had deemed worth saving… That meant she was someone pretty high up.
'She'll be useful.' I smiled to myself.
"I-I'll do anything! Please just spare me. I… I have a dream I must attain at all costs…"
People would say anything to escape harm—especially something as grave as death. Ana could easily tell me anything to prevent me from killing her.
Still… I wanted to hear what this dream was.
"Tell me your dream."
"W-wha… uwaaa… I can't…" She covered her face, blushing even harder than ever before.