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Chapter 490: Humorous Hijacking (Part 1)
Chapter 490: Humorous Hijacking (Part 1)
"Everyone, sit down and don't move!"
Unaware of the two wealthy passengers aboard the hijacked airship, a tall and thin robber, clad in a worn-out overcoat, waved around a makeshift nail gun he had somehow smuggled onboard. After a dramatic gesture, he adjusted the scarf covering his face and shouted:
"You are all my prisoners! Someone change the course of this airship immediately, or else..."
The robber hesitated for a moment, glanced around the cabin, and naturally aimed his gun at the most well-dressed man, Lyon, who was seated in the best seat with a beautiful woman by his side. He threatened fiercely:
"Or I'll kill him!"
"..."
I knew it would come to me...
Lyon fell silent for a moment as he stared at the dark muzzle aimed at him. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
It wasn't that he was afraid. Aside from Nicole sitting next to him, the airship had only recently left the royal capital, and his immortality was still in effect, ensuring he would be unharmed even if shot.
What was truly frustrating was his unfortunate 'Bad Luck Body' quality, which remained as consistently reliable as ever.
According to Tom's explanation, Lyon's bad luck was caused by the world's will, which had deemed him an existence to be eliminated at all costs.
However, instead of sending a meteorite to crush him, the world's will had arranged this hijacking, employing a robber with a makeshift nail gun. It seemed like a rather humorous way to go about it...
...
"Hurry up!"
The robber, seemingly certain that Lyon was the most important person in the cabin, had a slightly trembling hand on the trigger. "If you don't want to die, send someone to the control room and fly this airship in the direction I say!"
"Yes, yes."
Lyon, noticing the robber's obvious tension and the scarf slipping down his face due to sweat, offered a friendly reminder:
"Your scarf is about to fall. Pull it up."
"Oh, thank you..."
Hearing Lyon's words, the robber instinctively adjusted his drenched scarf and even politely thanked him.
But the next moment, he realized his mistake. Understanding his foolishness, his forehead visibly reddened beneath the scarf, and he angrily demanded:
"Are you mocking me?"
"I'm not mocking you, just offering friendly advice."
As a veteran of airship hijackings, Lyon couldn't help but comment on the novice robber's obvious inexperience:
"What were you thinking when you chose that scarf? Why pick one that's so suffocating? You've covered your mouth and nose so tightly, and it'll stay like that for hours. Aren't you suffocating?"
"I..."
"Also, that scarf is thick. When it gets soaked with sweat, it'll loosen. Even if you tie a tight knot at the back of your head, it'll still slide down. You'll need to keep adjusting it. If you really want to cover your face, thick silk stockings from a department store would be the best choice."
"..."
No, you... Are you serious? Instead of sending someone to the control room to take over the airship, you're teaching me how to cover my face? The humorous robber, after a moment of confusion, couldn't contain his anger:
"Stop the nonsense! Send someone to the control room! Fly this airship as I say, or I'll kill you!"
"Yes, yes.
After giving the female journalist a 'don't move' look, Lyon, who had just decided to use his brain more and his hands less, raised his hands in a surrender gesture and then spoke with interest:
"I'm guessing you've never been to the control room of an airship before?"
The hijacker was slightly startled by Lyon's words and then suspiciously asked:
"How do you know?"
Lyon explained with a hint of amusement:
"Because if you had been there, you'd know that the main job of the people in the control room is actually weather recording. This thing is self-driving; they don't even need to pilot it."
???
Ah?!
The hijacker was completely stunned by Lyon's response. The mouth beneath his face mask opened and closed a few times, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
If this thing is self-driving, then what have I hijacked?"
"Also, if you don't mind, can I ask you something?"
Looking at the hijacker, whose eyes showed a hint of confusion, Lyon calmly asked:
"What's your purpose in hijacking this airship? Can you tell me?"
"..."
"It's fine. Just say it. Anyway, even if you hijacked it, you can't change its course, so your plan is already doomed.
Hmm... If you really don't want to say it, I can guess myself.
Considering you don't recognize the people in the VIP cabin, it doesn't seem like you're planning to take hostages for ransom. So, are you planning to use this airship to threaten someone? Or... were you planning to crash it into something?"
"I..."
Upon hearing Lyon's words, the masked hijacker, whose dreams were shattered, paused for a moment and then weakly lowered his homemade nail gun, speaking in a deep voice:
"I wanted to seek revenge on the Corlock Kingdom. I was going to crash this airship into the Corlock Kingdom's royal palace..."
Whoa...
Looking at the hijacker, who had originally planned to make a quick escape, Lyon raised his eyebrows and then asked with some confusion:
"So, how did you plan to escape from the airship? Were you going to parachute beforehand? Weren't you afraid that they'd change the course after you jumped?"
"I never planned to escape!"
Hearing Lyon's words, the masked hijacker seemed to be stirred by some painful memory and gritted his teeth:
"After boarding this airship, I never planned to escape. I'm willing to give my life to destroy the entire royal family of the Corlock Kingdom. It's worth it!"
"Hmm, good spirit, but there's something I don't understand."
After nodding slightly, Lyon curiously asked:
"If you're not planning to live, then why are you still wearing a mask?"
"..."
That's right, I'm prepared to die, so why am I still wearing a mask?
Lyon's words made the hijacker realize the absurdity of his situation. He finally reacted, removed the wet mask from his face, and tossed it aside. Feeling defeated, he squatted down, covering his face and beginning to sob.
Honestly, you're quite the talent.
Looking at the hijacker, who was now crying beside his seat, Lyon patted his shoulder and shook his head:
"People can't just act on impulse; even hijackers need to study hard. And don't forget to use your brain. By the way, although I don't think you know, I have one more question... Do you know where the royal palace of the Corlock Kingdom is located?"
Where's the royal palace? Upon hearing Lyon's question, the hijacker paused his crying and answered with some confusion:
"Do you need to find it? Usually, the kingdom's center, the tallest and most magnificent building, isn't that the royal palace?"
"..."
Indeed, I didn't overestimate your intelligence.
(End of Chapter)
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