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Chapter 489: Target Locked
Chapter 489: Target Locked
Alright, I may have spoken a little too soon...
After hearing the female reporter's explanation, Lyon couldn't help but scratch his head awkwardly. He then followed the flight attendant's guidance and took a seat by the porthole of the airship. He continued his inquiry, "So, as long as we find the research and administrative zones with the code 001, we can locate the Royal Family and Atifi 01?"
"In theory, yes."
The female reporter nodded and then added with a hint of helplessness, "But to know the exact locations of those two places, we'd first have to ask for directions on the navigation device. Even if we put aside the question of whether we can get in, just inputting the code for Zone 001 on the device would be enough to attract Atifi 01's attention."
Indeed, this was a troublesome matter...
Upon hearing the reporter's reminder, Lyon pondered for a moment before speaking, "As for the Royal Palace, it's not a problem. I have the status of a prince, and according to the unspoken rules of international protocol, the Mechanic Capital Cole Kingdom must also dispatch a royal family member to receive us.
When the time comes, I can take note of their soul fluctuations and then follow their soul to locate the position of the Royal Palace in Zone 001. But the research zone is a bit more complicated... Do you know anyone who has access to Research Zone 001?"
"No, I don't."
The female reporter shook her head, her expression slightly apologetic, and said, "The important districts of the Mechanic Capital Cole are mostly closed off to each other. If there are no unusual circumstances, I usually only move within my residential zone, the administrative zone of the Gemini Bureau, and a few living zones. I've hardly ever interacted with anyone from the research zone... Wait a minute!"
At this point, she seemed to remember something. She furrowed her brows, recalled for a moment, and then said with a hint of excitement, "I remember! Zone 039 is a green park, and I once went there to handle a suspected anomaly incident. I met a very capable scholar there who might have the qualifications to enter Research Zone 001!"
A scholar with access to Research Zone 001? Upon hearing the reporter's words, Lyon became interested and curiously asked, "Where does that person live? How can we find him?"
"I don't know where he lives, and I'm not sure how to find him either..."
"What about his name? What's his name?"
"Um... It's been so long, I've forgotten his name, or maybe I never asked in the first place..."
"..."
Wait, you're telling me that apart from knowing he's a scientist and might have access to Research Zone 001, you don't know anything else? Why are you even mentioning this?
"I'm not close to him. We just happened to meet once, and I honestly don't remember the details."
Seeing Lyon's obvious disbelief and the urge to express his thoughts, the female reporter's cheeks turned slightly red. She quickly added, "But I do remember his research achievement! We might be able to find him based on that!"
"Research achievement?"
"Yes!"
The female reporter tried to recall the situation and said with some uncertainty, "I remember it was during summer or autumn. The bureau received a report one evening about Zone 039's park, where people often heard strange voices in various places.
According to the report, although there was no one around, voices of a man could be heard from the bushes, the public toilet, and even up in the trees, constantly asking if anyone could hear him.
I was on duty that week, so I took the report and went to the park. I spent the night hiding in the trees next to the public toilet, and I eventually encountered a shabbily dressed man."
"Was he the scholar?"
"No, he was a homeless man hired by the scholar."
The female reporter shook her head and explained, "The homeless man said that someone gave him a small amount of money and a map, asking him to wait in various places like the water, trees, bushes, and public toilets. He was to see if he could hear the voices.
Then, I took the homeless man and followed the map back to the park. We found a man carrying an odd iron rod on a tree near the park entrance, and when I found him, he refused to come down from the tree, claiming he'd lose signal if he did.
No signal?
Upon hearing this, Leon suddenly understood and asked with a mix of laughter and tears:
"Is his research a long-distance communication device?"
"Hmm? How do you know?"
The female reporter was surprised and incredulously asked:
"Do you know him? Or have you seen something similar before?"
"I've seen something similar."
After a vague response, Leon pondered and said:
"I can guess what he's researching. If he can really develop something, there's definitely a place for him in Research Zone 001.
But if he's a scholar from Research Zone 001, wouldn't it attract the attention of Atifi 01 if we go looking for him and follow him?"
"Of course not."
The female reporter blinked, puzzled, and asked:
"Aren't you a prince? Just have someone change the embassy's target. Anyway, you're in charge in the embassy. Just tell the people in charge of receiving the Corlock Kingdom that the kingdom intends to purchase a similar device.
Once we get the sample and try it, we can express our satisfaction and then request to meet the scholar who developed this technology. It's that simple, right?"
"..."
That's right! I can use my identity as a prince and ambassador!
After being prompted by the female reporter, Leon also realized that he didn't necessarily have to rely on "abnormalities" to solve problems. His official identity as a prince was often sufficient to resolve issues, and sometimes even more convenient.
Sigh... I should have thought of this method even without anyone reminding me. Lately, when faced with problems, I always rush in recklessly, relying on my physical strength. As a result, my mind has become a bit rusty from disuse.
"You're right."
Reminding himself to think more, he mustn't become a pure muscle-bound fool. Leon noted the purchase of the "telephone" and then praised the female reporter with newfound respect:
"Even a fool's thousand considerations can yield a single gain. I never expected your mind to be so sharp. I underestimated you before."
"..."
Although she was genuinely praised, for some reason, she felt as if she had been severely humiliated.
After pondering the meaning of Leon's words, the female reporter couldn't help but glare at him.
"What do you mean, 'I never expected' your mind to be so sharp? Do you think I'm an idiot?"
"Er..."
It's not that you're stupid. Being played around by the Aquarius Director, an old silver coin, isn't your fault. But judging from your past performance, you don't seem particularly smart either.
You bastard!
The female reporter got her answer from Leon's expression, which was a mix of wanting to speak but stopping short. She felt a bit stifled in her heart.
Just as she wanted to argue with Leon and seek a fair evaluation of her intelligence, a loud bang suddenly echoed through the cabin.
A masked man appeared, holding a crude homemade nail gun. He fired a shot, shattering the panel above the crowd, and then shouted fiercely:
"Don't move! This airship is now under our control!"
"..."
What?
Hearing this rather standard declaration, Leon's mind went blank, and he stared at the female reporter with a bewildered expression.
No...
Although my luck is indeed terrible, why did we encounter a hijacking so soon after takeoff? And not only that, but these guys are hijacking the kingdom's diplomatic mission as well? Is this not too absurd, brother?
(End of Chapter)
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