Chapter 493

Leon had no idea he was eyeing his own butt like a hawk, nor did he realize just how thoroughly he’d been figured out. After exchanging a few questions and answers with Bandit Younger Sister, the Female Journalist actually started chatting with her.

“I remember, when your Big Brother first entered the VIP cabin, he fired a shot at the panel above, right?”

After recalling the situation before, the Female Journalist asked curiously, “That single shot really shook all the Passengers, but later when Leon checked, didn’t he say both of you were using fake guns? So how did the panel break?”

“Because I prepared a lump of modeling clay mixed with glycerin beforehand.”

Though she really wanted to get down to business, seeing the Female Journalist’s face brimming with curiosity, Bandit Younger Sister couldn’t help but explain reluctantly, “That stuff explodes when it vibrates, and people often use it for mining. I stole a little from the mine and mixed it into the modeling clay. Then, while putting away the luggage, I secretly stuck that piece of modeling clay up there.”

“And though my Big Brother’s gun was a toy, it could still shoot marbles. As long as he aimed at that piece of modeling clay and fired, the panel with its thin glass would shatter directly from the vibration, making it look like it was broken by the gun.”

So that was what happened…

With her doubts resolved, a satisfied expression appeared on the Female Journalist’s face. But then, probably due to her occupational habit, she couldn’t help but ask curiously again, “By the way, how did you come up with this method? Did someone teach you?”

“No one taught me; I learned it myself…”

Though she was extremely anxious inside and wanted to quickly discuss conditions, Leon’s earlier two sentences revealing her secrets indeed put considerable psychological pressure on Bandit Younger Sister.

Not daring to negotiate with Leon much, facing this only lifeline in the form of the Female Journalist, Bandit Younger Sister had to suppress her sense of urgency and patiently gave an interview: “Our whole family are miners from Cheshire, which is one of the Crocodile Kingdom’s floating crystal mines. Since I was little, I’ve watched them use glycerin mixed with explosives for mining, so I learned a bit.”

“You’re truly amazing!”

Apparently fond of this cute and sweet-mouthed little sister, the Female Journalist affectionately touched her head and continued asking gently, “Besides your Big Brother, do you have any other family members?”

“There used to be a grandma…”

Hearing the Female Journalist’s question, Bandit Younger Sister’s expression dimmed slightly. Then, with a cold gaze, she replied,

“But now she should be dead. Her lungs were full of dust from the floating crystal mines. She was beyond saving even before we escaped.”

Ah…this…

Not expecting such an answer, the Female Journalist’s face froze momentarily, then apologized with a slightly apologetic expression:

“I’m sorry, I didn’t know it was like this…”

“It’s fine, we’ve already accepted it.”

“…”

Since you’ve already accepted it… why did you come to hijack the airship?

Looking at the stubbornness unique to children in Bandit Younger Sister’s eyes, the Female Journalist fell silent involuntarily. Then, she couldn’t help but throw a pleading look at Leon.

Is what she said true? If it is, can you let them go? Don’t pursue their responsibility for hijacking the airship anymore?

Not… why are you looking at me?! Feeling somewhat speechless from the Female Journalist’s gaze, Leon, who was testing lies by touching his horn, couldn’t help but glare at her irritably.

I’m also a good person! Don’t make it seem like I’m heartless and want to kill them! From the start, I never said what I’d do to them, okay?!

How could I be moved by something like this…

Noticing the exchange of glances between Leon and the Female Journalist, Bandit Younger Sister bit her lower lip slightly. Then, clenching her fists tightly with both hands, she lowered her head and whispered softly,

“Though I don’t know what you’re planning to do, if you’re looking for the location of the Crocodile Kingdom Royal Palace, I’m willing to stay behind and help. Just let my Big Brother go.”

“No! I disagree!”

“We agreed already, you…”

“You rest for a bit first.”

After stuffing a handkerchief into Bandit Older Brother’s mouth to silence him physically, Leon pulled over a box and sat down, pressing his throbbing forehead as he asked,

“Let me sort this out… In summary, the Crocodile Kingdom exploited your hometown for floating crystals, turning you into orphans. You barely managed to escape from the mine and wanted to take revenge on the Crocodile Kingdom… Is that about right?”

“Hmm.”

Hearing Leon’s words, Bandit Younger Sister nodded, then clenched her teeth with hatred in her eyes:

“I read in a book that the Crocodile Kingdom is closed off to the outside world, almost impossible to enter from the land. Except for a few sea ports that open irregularly, only airships can approach there.

After discussing with my Big Brother, we sold the two small pieces of floating crystals we stole when we ran away, bought tickets for the airship and these things, preparing to avenge our grandma and all the people of Cheshire!”

It seems it’s pretty close to what I guessed…

Hearing this, Leon couldn’t help but rub his temples. Although his soul vision proved that everything Bandit Younger Sister said was true, to be safe, he furrowed his brows and continued questioning,

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“How long has it been since you escaped from Cheshire?”

“It’s been more than two years.”

“Then why didn’t you think of taking revenge back then? Why are you suddenly preparing to act now?”

“Because we didn’t know how to take revenge before.”

After recalling, Bandit Younger Sister explained,

“We live in Streamwood Town outside the Capital City, not far from the Boarding Tower. Last month, when the rebels attacked the Boarding Tower and burned the airship, we could see that fireball more than a hundred meters high from where we lived. That’s when I thought of a way to take revenge.”

“…”

Good grief, your inspiration for revenge actually came from me…

Continuing to ask a few more questions with a speechless expression, but finding nothing suspicious, Leon couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, starting to doubt the purpose of the “arrangement” of this hijacking by the will of the world.

With Bandit Older Brother’s humorous operations, it was indeed impossible for him to eliminate himself, but Bandit Younger Sister’s tragic experience was another matter.

If he dug out anything else next, like uncovering the evil deeds hidden beneath the prosperity of the Crocodile Kingdom, and ended up unable to resist meddling, he would definitely be dragged into a huge mess, which could very well lead to his elimination.

…

“Let’s talk about something else first.”

After untying the ropes on Bandit Younger Sister, Leon, feeling annoyed, asked,

“I already know why you hijacked the airship. Now, can you tell me how you plan to find the location of the Crocodile Kingdom Royal Palace?”

“…”

Hearing Leon’s question, Bandit Younger Sister hesitated slightly and didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she rolled up her sleeves, revealing a skinny arm covered with dense dark blue blood spots embedded in the skin.

(End of Chapter)