"I think that's probably an ability, but it seems to be of a low level," Ryuto asserted.

"Boy's perception is quite sharp. How did you come to that conclusion?"

"The reason why you wanted to create an opportunity to be alone with the flight attendant is probably because your ability has some limitations. I think your ability requires direct contact with the target, and during the period of control, you won't be able to move your own body," Ryuto explained.

In response to Ryuto's speculation, the young woman could only shrug helplessly.

"Oh my, boy, being so sharp will only make girls hate you," she teased.

"......"

He was stung by her words. After all, he was not popular at school, or rather, he was despised by most people. In a way, he was like a public enemy...

However, Misaki, who was standing beside him, unexpectedly responded positively. She suddenly hugged Ryuto from the side.

"Ah..."

Startled by the sudden embrace, Ryuto let out a cry. But Misaki paid no attention to it and directly shifted her gaze to the young woman.

"Who cares? Having me is enough for darling."

"Oh my, seems like Amagi-kun is quite popular," Arashikaze Manami said with a terrifying smile.

...The power behind that gaze...It felt like I was pierced through by that cold stare just now, Ryuto thought, desperately struggling to free himself to save his life.

"Oh my, I really can't tell that you are so popular," the young woman said.

"......"

He felt like she was leading him by the nose. Ryuto decided to return to the main point.

Based on the intensity, your ability should be B-level," Ryuto remarked.

At this point, the young woman didn't hide anything and openly admitted, "That's right, as you've said, my ability is B-level. Its name is 'Mind Control.' It allows me to invade and freely control someone else's body. However, in order to activate my ability smoothly, I have to make a lot of preparations in advance. And once I invade someone's body, it's like my soul has left my own body in a state of temporary dormancy. Well, although there are many restrictions, it still works quite well."

"Yes, it's like effortlessly defeating two big men, just like controlling my own body," the young woman added with a sudden realization.

"After all, it would be a disservice to my ability if I couldn't use it freely. And those two armed men just happened to take the flight attendant, no, to take you as a hostage. It doesn't seem like a coincidence, right?"

"You're right, boy. I knew their plan from the beginning. However, it seems they didn't know about the security devices on the plane, so in the end, they were bound to fail. Although they tried their best...in this world, some things require more than just effort. Boy, I'm sure you understand that," the young woman said, raising her voice when Ryuto remained silent.

"Since failure is inevitable anyway, why not contribute to my success? Isn't this kind of failure more worthwhile?"

"So you devised a plan within a plan, deceiving the pilots with their own success, and then easily achieving your goal by attacking them from behind."

In response, the young woman displayed a calm smile.

"Exactly, I suppose the pilots never even suspected until the end that I, the flight attendant, was actually the true hijacker. In that case, those two did a great job as decoys, didn't they? Indeed, even the most useless of individuals can accomplish something, and in that regard, I really should express my gratitude to them, my dear older sister."