Yes, although Rimi Katsuragi did not agree with the other party's approach, at this stage, the plane was beyond saving. This was a fact, not a fabrication, and Rimi Katsuragi was well aware of it.

With only two out of four engines remaining, the plane could barely maintain its flight. If they were lucky, they might find a place to land, but that would require having enough fuel. At this point, with the fuel tank already leaking, they only had about ten minutes left of flight time. The chance of finding a place to land within those ten minutes was very slim, as planes have very strict requirements for landing sites and ordinary places wouldn't do.

Given this situation, it would be an incredibly reasonable solution to reduce the damage caused by the plane crashing by letting it fall into the sea, even though it was difficult to accept. Despite the lack of recognition, it was a good proposal.

After weighing the pros and cons, Rimi Katsuragi hesitated.

Yes, there was no need to take such a risk for such a small possibility.

Her own rationality was telling her this.

Just then, someone suddenly stood up and slammed the table.

"What a joke!"

Asuka angrily cursed.

"Sigh..."

"What?"

Both Rimi Katsuragi and the other party were surprised by this.

But Asuka wasn't done yet.

"What do you take human lives for? The country's interests? Spare me your beautiful words! To give up just because the possibility is small, and then use the excuse of the country's interests, is that the extent of your capabilities?"

Provoked, the other party became angry too.

"What nonsense are you spouting, little girl? Compared to the country's interests, what is personal interest? Sacrificing for the country should be considered honorable. Besides, you're only saying this because you're afraid of death, right? In short, you're a coward who values your own life above all else."

"Yes, I am afraid of death. So what? Can't I be? It's precisely because of the fear of death that people cherish life even more."

"Since you're not obedient, we have no choice but to take strong measures and destroy the plane directly."

Upon hearing this, Asuka simply smiled calmly.

"Oh...to destroy it directly, huh? Aren't you afraid of the citizens and other countries finding out? If they do, it could damage your country's international image. I don't think this action is for the good of the country, and it seems inconsistent with what you just said about 'the country's interests.'"

"You little brat..."

Seeing that the threat was ineffective, the other party shamelessly started to curse.

But before they could start, Asuka forcefully turned off the wireless device.

Then, Asuka turned her head.

"Rimi Katsuragi, don't give up so easily. Aren't you called the 'Modern Sherlock Holmes'? If that's the case, don't give up easily. Well, if it were that idiot brother, he would definitely say the same thing."

"Amagi...Ryuto?"

Rimi Katsuragi murmured in surprise.

"Yes, because that idiot brother is an idiot, so he wouldn't give up just because the possibility is small. He's truly a complete and utter idiot."

An idiot, huh...

So that's the reason?

That's why...

The doubts that had been plaguing her were finally resolved, and Rimi Katsuragi smiled thoughtfully.

Is that how it is? It's actually such a simple answer, even though there's no evidence, it's more convincing than anything else, this commonality.

Since that's the case, I can't give up either, because, whether it's... or..., neither of them would give up, although these two people originally...

With this in mind, Reimi Kakuki made up her mind in her heart.

Then, Reimi Kakuki smiled and declared loudly.

"Well, let me show you the methods of the 'Modern Sherlock Holmes'."

"Well then, let me see."