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Chapter 26 Hidden Crisis (13)
update icon Updated at 2025/8/27 1:10:12

The flight attendant tied the two pilots with ropes and placed them in a corner before starting his own work.

Skillfully, he opened the wireless device in the plane to contact the ground command center.

Of course, he was contacting the aviation command center of the kingdom of Flossta.

It didn't take long before he got connected and heard the voice from the other side.

"This is the ground command center of the kingdom of Flossta. What can I do for DL110 flight?"

"I am the flight attendant of DL110."

"Flight attendant..."

There was surprise in the voice from the other side, and then they seemed to understand something, asking urgently.

"What about the captain and the co-pilot?"

"Oh, they can't move right now."

"Is there any special situation? Is someone hijacking the plane?"

They asked directly, as if they were experienced.

In response, the flight attendant answered with a slightly crazy tone.

"That's right, I hijacked the plane. The entire aircraft is already under my control."

"What..."

Upon hearing the answer, the other side couldn't hide their surprise.

Well, being hijacked by a flight attendant should be quite rare, and it was even reported in this casual manner. It was normal for anyone to be surprised.

Although surprised, the other side quickly regained their composure and started negotiating in a serious tone, or rather, having a conversation.

"What is your purpose? Why are you doing this?"

"Well, don't be so nervous. My purpose is actually very simple, not as complicated as you think."

"Taking over 200 hostages and claiming that your purpose is simple? Are you trying to use this as leverage to release international criminals?"

The other side rambled on, causing the flight attendant to become impatient.

"Aren't you overthinking this? Or is it professional habit? I just said it earlier, my purpose is really simple. To put it simply, it's money. Did you hear me clearly? Just money."

"..."

Because the purpose was too simple, the other side fell silent.

"How about it? It's very simple, my purpose is pure and simple, just money."

The flight attendant reiterated.

"So, how much do you demand?"

"It's not much, just 20 billion Betts."

"What...20 billion."

Although the purpose was simple, the huge amount still made the other side astonished.

Yes, you didn't mishear, it's 20 billion. As long as you are willing to give me this 20 billion, I guarantee that everyone will be safe."

"But..."

The hesitant reaction of the other side piqued the flight attendant's interest.

"Oh...do you think these 200 people are not worth 20 billion? Doesn't everyone say that life is priceless? In that case, isn't it already cheap enough? What do you have to hesitate about?"

"We cannot make such a decision. We need to consult with higher authorities."

"I see. Since you need to consult, you can also help me report this."

"Huh?"

"Of course, there's a deadline. If you give me a hundred years of installment payment, then I'll be in trouble. Not to mention that by then, I don't know how much the money will have depreciated. But the main thing is... I don't think I can live that long. After all, villains have shorter lives, right?"

I don't know if the threat from the flight attendant had an effect, but the other party immediately made a guarantee without even asking for permission.

"Of course, we will do our best to prepare as quickly as possible."

"Oh, it's really nice to hear that, but... I'm still a bit worried."

"Worried?"

"You make a guarantee without even asking for a specific time limit, is that really okay?"

"..."

Seeing the other party remain silent, the flight attendant grinned.

"Well, I won't make things difficult for you after all. After all, I am a reasonable person. So, let's set the time limit starting from now until 20 minutes before the plane arrives at its destination."