Chapter 2 A Terrorist Attack That Ended in an Instant
Airbus 365.
Extremely spacious and comfortable large airliner. The seat section has two floors, which not only expands the area, but also increases the number of passengers and the area of each seat. When it comes to economy seats, people usually think of narrow seats like a movie theater, but this common sense has been completely turned upside down in this Airbus 365. The cheapest seats are also spacious enough to stretch your feet straight and have a massage function.
If there is one drawback......
"I didn't expect there to be a single plane to London. β
What a masterpiece. Aikawa, who was sitting in economy class, muttered dissatisfiedly.
Flights to London have long been fully booked. So Jun Aikawa had to fly to Edinburgh, Scotland, and from there transfer to a domestic flight to London.
Incidentally, Scotland is to the north of the United Kingdom and London is to the south of the United Kingdom.
"Really, if it weren't for the commission of an acquaintance, I would have jumped straight from Japan to Big Ben by now...... Why don't you try it now?"
Of course he didn't, although the trip from Japan to England was just a bit of a blink for him. But perhaps out of interest, he wanted to take a serious flight. Just like he had knocked on the door in earnest.
"But...... Sure enough, unlike the outside, this plane is bigger than expected. β
The Airbus 365 is an oversized airliner. There are three rows of seats in groups of two, with a total of more than five hundred. Separate three grades of economy class, business class, and first class with the next door. Each type of seat space is divided into two tiers, essentially twice as much space. It's an exaggeration.
At first glance, most of the passengers are foreigners, sleeping in large three-millimeter-thick blankets made of materials said to be made by NASA.
"London...... I don't know if the old man is still alive. β
I asked the waiter and learned that the in-flight meal had been delayed, and Aikawa was bored and lay on the chair.
ββ¦β¦ It's so idle. β
So to speak.
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The Airbus 365 took off safely.
The angle of the aircraft has also been stabilized, and the seatbelt restrictions for passengers have been lifted.
Large airliners are once again beginning to provide comfortable air service to guests.
At this time, a man was a little farther away, observing someone.
No, it's better to say that it is an observation, it is better to say that it is in a daze.
The man stood in the aisle.
Originally, this man was not a passenger in economy class. In order not to arouse suspicion, he specially bought a business class ticket. After passing through the "wall" area that separates business class and economy class, that is, the in-flight toilets, you will naturally come to economy class...... But......
(What's going on?)
The man was puzzled, then took out the manual.
Originally, the manual should have been avoided as much as possible. However, when a truly important event occurs, it is still necessary to use the manual to reconfirm. Now is that time, the man rustles through the manual.
The number of the seat is written down in the manual.
- The seat of the red Oriental seat should be empty.
The man's companion must have bought the ticket for that man with a pseudonym.
ββ¦β¦β
The man ran his thumb over the number written down in the booklet and thought of the only answer.
(Damn, did you buy a refund......!?)
Passengers who have reserved a seat in advance may also cancel their ride, in which case the seat will be refunded and may be transferred to another customer. That's how the hedgehog head sat down in what should have been an empty seat.
The situation is clear.
However, I can't think of a solution.
(What to do...... οΌ
Standing in the aisle all the time will be suspected. The man walked slowly down the aisle, going to the stairs inside. The Airbus 365 has two floors, and if you go to the other floor and walk back through the corridor, you will find out that "Isn't this person just seen?" and the danger of becoming suspicious is reduced.
Carrying the manual back in his arms, the man's mind spun rapidly as he passed by the red Oriental.
(What to do.) If you do not use the seat. The "plan" will not be able to be implemented. οΌ
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In-flight meals are constantly being delayed.
The airliner had already left the runway and was in the air, and the fuselage was stabilized. But the flight attendant never returned......
"Go and rush. β
So Aikawa stood up and went to the "wall" area between economy class and business class - this is where the in-flight restrooms, self-service pantry corners, in-flight food corners, stairs to other floors are gathered.
ββ¦β¦ Huh?"
But one of the doors was ajar. It is an in-flight dining room.
Shouldn't it be closed in general?
Even Aikawa, who has an extremely weak sense of his own safety, knows that there is a risk of accidents if the door is ajar on the plane.
(Could it be that what's going on inside?)
Aikawa, who was a little excited to think about it, immediately stepped forward and grabbed the doorknob, slammed the door open, and then saw that-
"Haha. β
Laughed happily.
The room was cramped. There is a metal rack on one side of what appears to be a heated meal, on which many electric ovens are bolted.
But that's not the problem. It was fixed to the electric oven on the wall, and it seemed that something black and red had been glued to it. It is fifteen centimeters wide and about fifty centimeters long. It's like someone pressing their dirty hands against a wall and trying to stand up.
"Oops, I didn't expect to encounter such a thing on the last plane. Murder, assault, accident, all of them are pleasant, aren't they? Looking at the traces, the beaten person must still be alive. In addition, it is forbidden for non-related persons to enter...... It's either infighting or terrorist attacks. It is just right to pass the time. β
ββ¦β¦ See? β
Suddenly, someone said behind his back.
It's a female voice.
Aikawa turned around and was a blonde flight attendant with a hot body.
"You see the blood. β
"That's right. β
Aikawa replied casually, and then the other party immediately pressed the switch of something like a radio.
"Captain, emergency. β
The flight attendant said in Japanese. The sound is very calm and formulaic.
"Before wiping the blood stains, it was seen by a passenger. I think he already knew about the 'events' that were happening inside the plane. How to deal with it. β
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France seems to have finally acted.
However, with the Roman Orthodox Church pressuring behind the scenes, the reaction was really mild. The explosion of the European Tunnel, which connects Britain and France, must have dealt a big blow to the French economy. And all three tunnels were blasted.
Even so, it's much better than in the UK, isn't it?
Indeed, you're right.
For the island nation of Britain, the only land route cut off can be said to have been cut off by half. Although sea and air transportation have been increased to ensure that supplies are not scarce, the cost deficit will soon exceed the allowable range.
Even though the amount of cargo is the same, the difference between the cost of transportation by train and transportation by plane is too great.
There are also optimistic critics who believe that it can be solved by sea freight. However, it is still impossible, and with the completion of the Europa Tunnel, many ports have been demolished because of the "premise of using the undersea tunnel". If we want to go back to the old way of relying entirely on sea transportation, we will soon run out of capacity. There will be traffic jams, just like the electronic cash register of a department store during a sale, and it will be held up by the sheer volume of goods.
The repair of the undersea tunnel will take at least three months. Before it is repaired, the store's shelves will not be as good as before. In addition, there are various concerns about the restoration work, so it is strange that there is no trouble.
Uh-huh, yes, as you said.
France is backed by European countries, including Rome and Russia. On the other hand, the British side seems to have asked for help from the school city and the United States.
Ha.
What about the war in Europe.
Because of Avigneon's C-document incident, the United States was hit the hardest by the economy. So investors are looking there. It is precisely because they are aware of their own predicament that they are extremely afraid of the revival of old markets such as the European continent, and they are desperately pulling the back legs of the enemy.
O the result of the foolishness of the land of the impotent left.
The immediate cause of this incident was the centuries-old feud between Britain and France. However, due to the conflict between the U.S.-centered economy and the Euro-centered economy, the Anglo-French Cold War has now been completely launched.
Europe began to be in chaos.
Now it is not a single war between countries.
It can't be so simple to end.
One way or another, that odious bastard of the fire on the right seems to want to turn Europe into a sea of fire. And then what makes people angry is that it is the fire on the right that is in the hands of Rome and Russia in general and completely. Even if you and I give orders, no one will obey them. Because the permissions are gone.
Even so, are you going?
Your combat power is not bad. If you fight head-on, you're even stronger than me. Is your power still useful in the face of a catastrophe in which the country and the world itself will be destroyed? Will your power be of use in the face of attacks from all directions where there is no friend or foe, no direction, like a horror movie?
However, it doesn't matter if you say you're going.
I have neither the right to stop nor the moral obligation to fear for your life.
Just, tell you about my policy. I'm not going. Don't say anything underestimating. I'm not afraid. Because that "Heavenly Punishment Technique" is no longer usable. The "right seat of God" is ...... You're an exceptionβbut you can't use normal magic or spiritual costumes. I'm going to go around a few places and get ready.
Besides, it's better to honestly rush head-on. My combat is more effective in bringing down the fire on the right in one fell swoop.
Don't use imperatives on me.
You go your way, and I cross my bridge.
Well?
Don't you say my mantra is "don't use the negative on me"?
That's a good thing.
I just said it casually according to the mood at the time. Am I like the kind of smart person who will be bound by myself?
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After a few minutes, reinforcements arrived.
Not Aikawa, but the flight attendant's.
ββ¦β¦ What's going on?"
The burly captain looked at the in-flight dining room in front of him as if it had been swept by a storm, and said with a frown.
"Hmmm, don't you see? Of course, I'm helping you destroy the bloodstains. Because the meal is delicious, I will help you for free. Don't forget to get my ticket free. β
Licking the grease off his hands, Aikawa threw the lunch box into the already badly deformed trash can.
"Where's my flight attendant?"
"On the way to destruction, he went and fled. β
"It's been completely destroyed. β
"Who do you think I am. β
"Why are the red sanctions here?"
"Be merciful to help you deal with this terrorist attack. β
"No, you don't. β
"One of them has been tucked under my seat. β
ββ¦β¦β
"There's also one in the cargo hold ready to Boom the entire plane. β
"How do you know......
"Does it matter?"
Aikawa smiled pleasantly and sarcastically.
The captain was silent for a moment.
ββ¦β¦ Can it be solved without alarming tourists?"
"Piece of cake. β
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There are several square containers lined up in the hold.
However, this kind of container is a little different from the one loaded on the cargo ship in the port, not a rectangle, but a cube with a side length of two meters. The material is also not iron, but lighter aluminum. The silver surface is plastered with the airline's logo.
The door of one of the containers was opened. A man stands with his back to the wall of the box.
Aika Rugoli.
He wears overalls at Paris International Airport, holds the latest pistol in his hand, and has grenades and plastic bombs tucked into his backpack at his feet. However, these are to be used as a last resort.
If possible, it is better not to use these weapons as much as possible.
In fact, for this plan, Aika and his gang obtained information and hideouts with the help of several organizations. On the other hand, it is to demonstrate to these groups "how to successfully hijack a passenger plane without using a decent weapon when it is impossible to bring in firearms". Therefore, if the innovative terrorist campaign using the crash landing stabilizer fails, they will be laughed at.
The plan to use the Airbus 365 may have failed. The British side should not give an answer. In this way, it will not be able to give a blow.
The time is getting closer to introduce a second waitlist.
οΌβ¦β¦ Is it time)
In the dimly lit cargo hold, Aika looked at the watch on her stout wrist. The plane was almost at the airport, but his companion in the cabin, Mousse, did not show any action. I don't know if I was scared or if something happened. Either way, it seems that the plan did not go well.
He wasn't going to do anything as cumbersome as blowing the hatch open with explosives.
Aika decided, wait another five minutes. If there is no change, attack the walls of the cargo hold. Just open the hole and leave the destruction to the air. Although it is a result that does not go up or down, and then Aika and his gang will become a laughing stock, it is better than nothing at all.
Then.
"Yo. β
Someone tapped him on the shoulder.
βοΌοΌβ
Aika jerked back.
"Come and pass the time with me - Mr. Terrorist Attack~"
Crimson Death, looking at him with a sneer.
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Shady looked at the papers in his hand.
The Airbus 365, which arrived at Edinburgh Airport in Scotland, was threatened by terrorists, but with the help of the flight attendants and passengers, the incident was resolved before it caused an unnecessary commotion.
But that's not what he's paying attention to.
He paid attention to the passenger passengers of the passenger plane.
In order to resolve the incident, the flight attendant picked up the power of one of the passengers.
That was Britain's worst enemy.
Shari sighed.
Is this the limit of the UK.
It's disappointing that even to solve a problem of this magnitude has to rely on the power of that person. Can this state really be called a strong country? The so-called war between English Puritanism and Roman Orthodoxy was nothing more than a dream. β¦β¦ At the very least, you can't put the rudder in the hands of someone who needs to rely on someone else's strength.
Turn off the TV behind the scenes, carefully organize the information, and think quietly.
- Looks like we're going to act.