"What? The culprit has been captured."

"That's right, so you don't need to fundraise anymore."

The other party clearly didn't believe Rimi Katsuragi's words and further inquired.

"How did you catch them?"

Although she understood the other party's mood, Rimi Katsuragi was getting impatient.

"Anyway, we don't have time for such conversations now. The plane's fuel is almost depleted. Do you want to keep asking until the plane crashes?"

Indeed, the current situation doesn't allow for it.

"......"

After a brief moment of silence, the other party finally got to the point. If they kept asking, Rimi Katsuragi would've flipped the table.

The other party appeared calm at this moment, speaking in an exceptionally experienced tone.

"Now that the culprit has been caught, all that matters is for the plane to land safely. The captain and co-pilot will handle this matter."

"Unfortunately, the captain and co-pilot you mentioned are currently useless."

"What? What does that mean?"

"As I said, they were drugged by the culprit and are still unconscious. So, we can't rely on them this time."

"How is that possible, then..."

Upon hearing that the pilots were unconscious, the other party panicked.

Ah, I can understand that. When you suddenly can't use your dependable aces anymore, anyone would panic.

"However, there's no need to worry. I will take over their duties and land the plane."

"What? You can fly a plane?"

The other party clearly didn't believe her.

Well, it's normal. It would surprise anyone if a young girl can fly a plane.

Perhaps feeling annoyed by this question, Rimi Katsuragi simply said coldly.

"I won't say any more useless things. You just need to prepare the landing site."

"...No problem, we will prepare the runway where you were originally supposed to land. Considering the current situation, there shouldn't be any problems unless something unexpected happens."

"Unexpected..."

Rimi Katsuragi's inquiry made the other party quickly change their words.

"No, nothing. Anyway, please keep the wireless device turned on for easy communication."

This even made the other party fearful.

"No problem, we will handle that."

After saying that, Rimi Katsuragi turned around.

"So, everything is resolved now. All that's left is for the plane to land safely."

Is that so? Having someone powerful to rely on is really great!

Ryuto sighed once again.

Though it should be fine now, Ryuto asked just in case.

"Will there be no issues with that?"

To this, Rimi Katsuragi calmly replied.

"Of course not, who do you think I am?"

Though her words might sound self-satisfied, or even arrogant, her tone was calm and didn't make people feel discontent. To her, it seemed only natural.

......

So dazzling, the brilliance of a top student is truly blinding. Ryuto quickly squinted his eyes.

That was close. I almost went blind.

Well, at least there shouldn't be any problems now.

Hm...

Who would have thought that taking a plane would involve so much trouble? Ryuto thought so and took something back discreetly while no one was paying attention.

"But there's still a problem," said Remi Katsuragi suddenly.

"Huh? What problem?" Ryuto accidentally voiced his thoughts.

"Well, operating the aircraft requires assistance from someone other than myself."

"So you mean we need another person?"

"That's right."

"But besides you, it seems like there's no one else who knows how to fly, excluding the pilots, of course."

"It's okay, because this person's role is just to assist me, so they don't need to know how to fly much."

... Why does this situation feel so ominous?

Despite having a bad feeling, Ryuto asked tentatively, "So who should it be?"

As soon as Ryuto finished speaking, Remi Katsuragi turned her gaze towards him and raised her hand, declaring loudly, "Amagi Ryuto, it will be you."