Expelled Hero Is Too Strong

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Chapter 284. Departure (4)

Hijacking is merely a show to grab the attention of those aboard the airplane.

What Jung Young-wook desired was the explosion of the airplane that Yoo Ji-han’s party was on.

‘But he’s saying that out loud.’

To Jung Young-wook’s surprise, he confessed such a fact while enticing the terrorist who had received bread and coffee to participate in the terror.

Even if he orchestrated all of this, there was no need to mention that the airplane would explode.

—W-what? An explosion? Are you out of your mind?

The terrorist’s expression and behavior conveyed disbelief at Jung Young-wook’s words.

In his past memories, still merely a homeless person, he displayed a surprisingly normal reaction.

Why he lived as a homeless person despite having the innate talent of magic was unclear.

Instinctively expressing a rejection of crime, his values were not much different from those of ordinary citizens.

‘Why did this man get involved in terrorism?’

He felt averse to crime and knew that if the airplane exploded, he would die too.

So, Yoo Ji-han couldn’t understand why this homeless person had become a terrorist.

No matter how much money he received, it would all be meaningless if he died.

—Look here.

—……?

Jung Young-wook pulled out a white object from his coat.

It was a small item that resembled a tiny bell.

Ding—

As he shook the bell, the small clapper inside jingled, producing a clear sound.

The terrorist looked at the bell with a slightly furrowed brow.

But after a moment—

—Ugh…….

All the wrinkles disappeared from the terrorist’s face.

His mouth slightly agape, and his eyes half-closed.

The tension in his facial muscles had completely relaxed.

Seeing this, Jung Young-wook spoke.

—You can do it, right?

—Y-yes…….

Just ten seconds ago, the terrorist had shown reluctance to the proposal, but now he nodded obediently.

At that moment, it seemed he would accept whatever Jung Young-wook said.

Yoo Ji-han focused on the white bell Jung Young-wook held.

‘It’s an artifact imbued with illusion magic.’

The bell was undoubtedly an artifact.

Moreover, it was a highly advanced artifact containing the illusion magic of Ajesia!

While it was a bit different from the illusions used by Kim Si-hu, considering that Jung Young-wook was also a remarkably skilled mage, it wasn’t too surprising that he had learned illusion magic.

—Tell me your objective.

—Hijacking the airplane that Yoo Ji-han’s party is on…….

—But the airplane is going to explode?

—That doesn’t matter……

—Cough!

Seeing the terrorist responding as if enchanted, Jung Young-wook laughed, and the terrorist’s memories gradually grew faint.

In an instant, Yoo Ji-han’s darkened vision brightened again, revealing the interior of the airplane he was on.

“Chilla? Captain. Is it over already?”

Chilla, who had been waiting in front of Yoo Ji-han to protect him, blinked at him as he opened his eyes.

Regaining his senses, Yoo Ji-han checked the time on his mobile phone and said.

“Where are the others?”

“They’re over there signing autographs. Click.”

Yoo Ji-han, leaning against the wall, sprang up from his seat.

As Chilla said, his party members were signing autographs for the approaching people.

“Ji-han?”

“Stop that and come over here.”

His command came out with a serious expression.

The party members who had put down their pens rushed to his side.

“Hyung, what’s wrong?”

“This airplane will explode in 13 minutes.”

“What, what did you say?!”

“Explosion?”

At the mention of an explosion, all the party members gasped.

Lee Mi-a narrowed her eyes and asked.

“Is that true?”

“I don’t know how, but there’s explosive magic implanted in this airplane.”

“Who would do something like that…?”

“Jung Young-wook.”

“……!”

At the name Jung Young-wook, Kim Si-hu clenched his fist tightly.

Who would have thought to hear his name even here?

“Please enhance the spirit!”

Kim Si-hu imbued his straightened staff with Sylph’s spirit enhancement.

Fwoosh—!

The magic released from the staff spread throughout the cabin.

As blue particles suddenly appeared and spread around, people were quite fascinated.

And the magic from Kim Si-hu seeped into the various gaps of the airplane, meticulously checking the invisible areas.

“I found it.”

When Kim Si-hu’s magic reached a specific point, he discovered the hidden explosive magic in the airplane.

However, he couldn’t figure out a suitable countermeasure and gritted his teeth.

“Damn it, explosive magic is implanted in every engine. Even in between the airplane’s body…!”

It seemed determined to blow the airplane up.

The option to stop it before it exploded was practically impossible.

“How much time is left to our destination?”

“At least over 40 minutes.”

A long time was still needed to reach Japan.

Yet it was impossible to accomplish an emergency landing and evacuate all passengers in just over 10 minutes.

“Then…….”

There’s no time to hesitate.

Having reached a decision, Yoo Ji-han approached a flight attendant.

“W-what? Explosion? You mean there’s an explosion?!”

“Announce immediately for everyone to gather on the 1st floor. Including those in the cockpit!”

“But what about in the middle of the ocean…!”

The startled flight attendant ran off in a hurry.

Soon, the captain’s voice echoed through the cabin.

[We have received a report that there is a bomb installed on the aircraft.]

[All passengers please remain calm and do not panic…]

“What?!”

“A bomb?!”

“Is that real?”

As soon as the announcement was made, the passengers became extremely agitated.

Facing imminent death, it was ridiculous to be told to stay calm.

“AAAAH! AAAAAH—!”

“We’re all going to die?!”

“I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die!!”

It was absolute chaos.

The screams and conversations of frightened people mixed, and the airplane turned into a pandemonium.

While even the flight attendants were flustered, unsure of what to do in this new experience, Yoo Ji-han shouted.

“Attention!”

“……!”

“……!”

Tears welled up in some eyes, while others clutched their family members, and some yelled at the flight attendants.

With his voice amplified by magic, everyone’s gaze turned toward him.

“Everyone, get down!”

Confirming that the passengers on the 2nd floor and even the pilot and co-pilot had come down, he opened his mouth again.

“We’re escaping from this airplane.”

“B-but how?”

“We’ll figure something out.”

“Are you saying that now…?!”

“Or do you want to explode?”

“…….”

Passengers met his icy gaze, unable to say a word.

They began to rise from their seats with worried expressions.

As nearly 200 people prepared, Yoo Ji-han examined the emergency exits of the airplane.

It was clearly impossible to get that many people out of the narrow exit all at once.

It was also said that during flight, the airplane’s doors could never be opened.

“I’ll grab some equipment.”

“Take this!”

Yoo Ji-han accepted the necklace Min Yu-ri handed him.

Clang!

The sword-shaped decoration on the necklace grew to a size he could hold in his hand.

It was an artifact that hadn’t drawn any attention when leaving Korea, so it was brought onto the plane.

Some flight attendants gasped at the sight of the sword behind him, but Yoo Ji-han pretended not to notice.

Kachaka—!

With the aura surrounding the blade, he tore the floor at a point where a cargo hold lay beneath.

Moving cautiously to avoid the area riddled with explosive magic, he saw the cargo hold filled with luggage.

—There it is!

The Sylph followed the magic of Drimium contained in the Qudi.

All of the party’s equipment was stored there.

Yoo Ji-han also gathered his party members’ suitcases containing their personal belongings.

Unfortunately, other passengers’ luggage would have to be left behind.

But would anyone be bothered about such trivial matters if he was saving their lives?

‘Five minutes left.’

Even while equipping themselves, the anxious faces of the passengers were visible.

Finally, Yoo Ji-han used sampling.

<—How to escape from this airplane>

However, he frowned at the afterimage that appeared before him.

It depicted the process of escaping alone while leaving the other passengers behind.

‘Not this.’

<—How to safely escape with all passengers onboard this airplane>

“……Phew.”

Due to the increased conditions, seeing the afterimages of nearly 200 people at once gave him a slight headache.

Then, after repeatedly using sampling to verify the correct answer several times.

A small smile appeared at the corners of Yoo Ji-han’s mouth.

“Everyone, sit down again!”

“What?”

“Fasten your seatbelts, hold onto the handles tightly, and lift your feet off the ground!”

Passengers sat back down with bewildered expressions.

Only after the flight attendants too sat down in vacant seats did Yoo Ji-han whisper something in Min Yu-ri’s ear.

She covered her mouth with her palm.

“W-what?! Are we really going to do that?”

“Yes.”

“You’re crazy, you’re insane…!”

“Is that a problem?”

“No! We have to do it!”

“Si-hu. Are you ready?”

“Leave it to me.”

The green aura surrounded the blade of the Qudi tightly held in Yoo Ji-han’s grip.

Then, bending low and rotating his body, he swung the sword.

Kachaka!!

The firmly fixed seats in the airplane broke free from the floor and walls.

He dashed through the aisle of the airplane, repeating the same motion.

After freeing all the seats, he returned to Min Yu-ri.

She aimed her bow at the wall where the emergency exit was located.

“W-what are you doing?!”

“Shoot!”

Despite the plane captain’s concerned question, Min Yu-ri’s arrow soared into the air.

Bang!!

An enormous magic arrow filled with tremendous power created a large hole toward the emergency exit.

At that moment, all the unfastened seats shook violently.

“AAAAH!!”

“UAAAAH!!”

“Help us, save us!”

Passengers strapped into their seats could do nothing but get bounced out along with their seats.

As one poorly bouncing seat was about to collide with another, a strong gust of wind blew them out through the hole.

The Sylph was manipulating the flow of wind as she pleased.

“Ah!”

“No! Jeong-a!!”

“Don’t worry! Click!”

“I caught you.”

Grab! Grab! Grab!

Lee Mi-a and Chilla, the last remaining in the cabin, each snatched up one person whose seatbelt had come undone.

And as the unbalanced airplane swayed this way and that.

Confirming that all the passengers had escaped, they also jumped out through the hole.

“Click! Captain!”

[Air Suit]

Yoo Ji-han and Kim Si-hu used their magic on everyone who had escaped the airplane.

Extending the time of levitation and easing breathing, even the panicked passengers gradually regained their composure.

“We’re going to crash!”

“Ugh!”

With so many people, the magic was applied relatively late, and there were seats that collided with the airplane’s wings, but Yoo Ji-han didn’t care.

Fortunately, they managed to avoid collisions with dangerous spots.

And very fortunately, the seats they had been in absorbed all the shocks.

‘As long as there’s not a single person here who gets seriously injured.’

The choice resulted in no serious injuries except for scratches or minor bruises—that was the answer provided by sampling and an unblemished truth.

‘This overseas trip is a disaster.’

Yoo Ji-han looked down calmly at the airplane that was falling behind him.