Chapter 493: The Reason (Part 2)
Chapter 493: The Reason (Part 2)
Unaware that Lyon was eyeing her buttocks with intent, and that her secrets had already been uncovered, the bandit sister engaged in a brief conversation with the female reporter.
"I remember, when your brother first entered the VIP cabin, he fired a shot at the cover panel above, right?" the reporter asked curiously.
Recalling the previous events, the reporter inquired, "That shot stunned all the passengers. But later, when Lyon inspected it, didn't he say that both of your guns were fake? Then how did the cover panel shatter?"
"Because I had prepared a lump of modeling clay mixed with glyceryl," the bandit sister explained reluctantly, eager to discuss more serious matters.
"That stuff explodes when it vibrates, and it's often used for mining. I stole a little from the mine and mixed it into the clay. Then, when we were putting away our luggage, I secretly stuck the clay onto the panel."
"My brother's gun was a toy, but it could still shoot marbles. As long as he aimed at the clay and fired, the thin glass panel would shatter, making it look like it was shot."
So that's what happened...
With her questions answered, a satisfied smile appeared on the reporter's face. However, her journalistic instincts kicked in, and she couldn't help but ask curiously, "By the way, how did you come up with this idea? Did someone teach you?"
"No one taught me, I learned it myself..."
Although she was anxious to negotiate, the bandit sister felt a great deal of pressure due to Lyon's earlier revelation of her secrets.
Unable to confront Lyon directly, she suppressed her urgent feelings and patiently answered the reporter's questions, "We're all miners from Chaijun. Over there is one of the floating crystal mining areas of the Corlock Kingdom. I watched them use glyceryl mixed with mud to mine, so I learned a little from them."
"You're amazing!"
The reporter seemed to like this cute little sister with her sweet words, and she affectionately patted her head, continuing in a gentle voice, "Besides your brother, are there any other family members?"
"There used to be a grandmother..."
Hearing the reporter's question, the bandit sister's expression darkened slightly, and she replied with a hint of sadness in her eyes, "But she's probably died. Her lungs were filled with dust from the floating crystal mine. She was beyond help even before we escaped."
Oh...
The reporter was taken aback by the unexpected answer and her face showed a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was like that..."
"It's okay, we've accepted it."
"..."
If you've already accepted it, then why did you hijack the airship?
Seeing the stubbornness in the bandit sister's eyes, a trait unique to children, the reporter fell silent. She couldn't help but plead with Lyon through her eyes.
Is she telling the truth? If so, can we let them go? Can we not pursue the hijacking of the airship?
Lyon, feeling misunderstood by the reporter's gaze, sighed inwardly. I'm a good person too! Don't make it seem like I'm heartless and want to bring them to their deaths! From the start, I never said I would harm them, did I?
Unexpectedly, he was moved by such a matter.
After noticing the exchange of glances between Lyon and the female reporter, the bandit sister bit her lower lip, clenched her fists, and then bowed her head slightly, speaking in a low voice:
"Even though I don't know what you're planning, if you're looking for the location of the Corlock Royal Palace, I'm willing to stay and help, as long as you let my brother go."
"No! I disagree!"
Hearing this, the bandit brother finally lost his patience. He thrust his buttocks and forcefully propped up his upper body, his eyes filled with agitation as he shouted:
"We agreed on this, you..."
"You take a break first."
Lyon stuffed a handkerchief into the bandit brother's mouth, effectively silencing him. Then, he pulled over a crate and sat down, pressing on his throbbing temple as he asked:
"Let me summarize... In short, it's that the Corlock Kingdom mines floating crystals in your hometown, causing you to become orphans. You managed to escape from the mine, and now you want to seek revenge on the Corlock Kingdom, is that about right?"
"Mhm."
Hearing Lyon's words, the bandit sister nodded, her eyes filled with hatred as she clenched her teeth.
"I read in a book that the Corlock Kingdom is closed off to the outside world. It's almost impossible to enter by land, except for a few irregularly open seaports. Only airships can get close."
"My brother and I discussed it, and we sold the two small pieces of floating crystal we stole when we escaped. We bought tickets for the airship and these supplies, intending to avenge our grandmother and the entire Chaijun region!"
It seemed his guess was indeed close to the truth.
Lyon couldn't help but rub his temples. Although his soul vision confirmed that the bandit sister was telling the truth, he furrowed his brows and continued to ask out of caution:
"How long has it been since you escaped from Chaijun?"
"Over two years."
"Then why didn't you think of revenge back then, and why are you suddenly planning to take action now?"
"Because I didn't know how to seek revenge before."
The bandit sister recalled for a moment before explaining:
"We lived in Xi Mu Town, in the outskirts of the capital city. It's not far from the Dock Tower. Last month, bandits attacked the tower and set fire to the airship. From where we lived, we could see the huge fireball over a hundred meters tall. That's when I thought of a way to get revenge."
"..."
Damn, you got your revenge inspiration from me...
Lyon continued to ask a few more questions, his expression incredulous, but he didn't find anything suspicious. He sighed inwardly, beginning to question the purpose of the World Will's "arrangement" for this hijacking.
With the bandit brother's humorous actions, it was indeed impossible for him to be killed. However, the same couldn't be said for the bandit sister's tragic circumstances.
If he continued to ask and dug deeper, perhaps uncovering the Corlock Kingdom's dark secrets beneath its prosperity, and then couldn't resist getting involved, he might very well find himself entangled in a massive trouble and even face the possibility of being killed.
"Let's talk about something else for now."
After untying the ropes on the bandit sister, Lyon, feeling the pain in his nerves, asked:
"I already know why you hijacked the airship. Now, can you tell me how you plan to find the location of the Corlock Royal Palace?"
"..."
Upon hearing Lyon's question, the bandit sister hesitated slightly before answering. Instead of speaking immediately, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing a small section of her thin arm, covered in dense, deep bluish-purple blood spots.
(End of Chapter)
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