"Well, it's now 11:40, and we have about twenty minutes left until landing. Time is running out. Since there are no issues, let's get started quickly."

After making this declaration, Reimi Katsuragi and Asuka sat in the pilot's seat, with Asuka occupying the co-pilot seat, of course.

After sitting down, Reimi Katsuragi first glanced at the relevant meters and confirmed.

"Currently, the plane's altitude is approximately 10,000 feet, and the flying speed is about 1.1 Mach. The fuel gauge reading is...1980. It's not much, but it should be enough."

Then she turned her head.

"You are Amagi Asuka, right?"

She initiated a conversation with Asuka.

"Yes, what's the matter?"

"Nothing much. Just keep an eye on the instrument panel later. I'll take care of the operation."

"Got it, I'll do that."

The conversation between the two genius girls was indeed concise.

"Alright, then..."

Saying that, Reimi Katsuragi disabled the plane's autopilot mode.

Although she appeared calm, Ryuto couldn't remain composed.

"Hey, why did you disable that? We haven't landed yet. Isn't it dangerous?"

To this, Reimi Katsuragi calmly replied.

"Just familiarizing myself with the controls in advance. After all, it's been a while since I last piloted."

"Is that so...?"

Hey, hey, she said it's been a while since she piloted. Is it really okay? This person.

Ryuto couldn't help but worry about his future.

"Oh, by the way, you should wear this earpiece. I borrowed it from another crew member."

Suddenly remembering something, Ryuto took out a small hanging wireless earpiece from somewhere.

To this, Reimi Katsuragi asked with a puzzled expression.

"Why?"

"Of course, it's for convenient reception of signals from the air command. After all, if there's interference later, it could be problematic. Hearing the sound beside your ear is more reassuring, and..."

Ryuto paused briefly and then put on a serious expression.

"This concerns everyone's safety. I think it's better to be cautious."

"...Alright."

Although Reimi Katsuragi didn't think it would be of much use, she still agreed in the end.

Not being stubborn at this critical moment, should we appreciate her for that?

Reimi Katsuragi obediently hung the wireless earpiece on her left ear and asked impatiently.

"Is this enough?"

"Yes."

Ryuto nodded with satisfaction.

"Then I won't disturb you anymore. Actually, I have a stomachache, so I'll go to the bathroom first."

Saying that, Ryuto quickly ran out.

While piloting the plane, Reimi Katsuragi pondered.

So, he's not the one, after all?

In the end, it's all just speculation. Although the girl next to him also wields a long sword, as he said, there are many people who use long swords. It can't be considered conclusive evidence.

Moreover, he might have only exposed the school's theft incident by chance. Am I just overthinking?

Although I am not the type of person who only cares about grades, this is just too coincidental. That person and I are from the same school and even in the same grade level...

He is not the type of student that the rumors describe, that much I am certain of. Although he may seem unreliable on the surface, in reality, he knows almost everything. This is something I am very clear about, as I have been watching him since we boarded the plane. Although he may be able to deceive others, I cannot be fooled.

Could this be the reason why President Arashikaze appointed him as the head of the Special Order Department?

Speaking of which, what was the original intention behind establishing this never-before-seen Special Order Department?

President Arashikaze, what are you up to...

Anyway, at this stage, it is neither confirmable nor can it be definitively disproven. In the end, the result is still uncertain. I thought that by coming here, I would know everything, which is why I deliberately used my connections to get the plane ticket. But until now, I still cannot be certain.

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but feel disheartened.

Well, let's first resolve the current situation before making any conclusions. With this in mind, Reimi Katsuragi made up her mind.

Just then.

"Boom..."

A deafening explosion echoed from somewhere, and at the same time, the plane started shaking violently.

"What? An explosion? At this timing?"