Chapter 457 - 468: Set Eyes on Both the Plane and the Pilot
Chapter 457: Chapter 468: Set Eyes on Both the Plane and the Pilot
She said nothing more.
She was about to leave Sanctyr Base. She was leaving by this aircraft, while the followers who had come with her would depart through the passage at the cliff.
She had already arranged a rendezvous point with them.
As for whether Miles Sanctus would kill them after she left, Stella Sterling wasn’t worried.
After all, Noon Sanctus was still trying to curry favor with her. Having come this far, he wouldn’t mind waiting a little longer.
At least, he wouldn’t move against her people right now.
She sized up the helicopter. It was a combat model.
’It seems my Caeluna Base doesn’t have any aircraft.’
She had plenty of cars. She’d had them before, and after the apocalypse began, she’d collected many abandoned cars from shopping malls while scavenging for supplies.
She had boats, too. She had previously stocked up on some small yachts and boats from Mr. Cheney.
During the two years of heavy rain that followed, she had her base members build many more.
Over the years, the people in her base had also developed some vehicles.
’But we really don’t have anything like airplanes in the base.’
When it came to weapons and food, her base was on par with the major bases; they might not even be able to match her.
But in terms of other resources, she was indeed inferior to Meridia Base, Sanctyr Base, and Quillan.
After all, these bases had existing foundations before the apocalypse.
Unlike her Caeluna Base, which had started from nothing. She had built it from the ground up, so it was still lacking in many areas.
’But just because we didn’t have them before doesn’t mean we won’t have them in the future!’
After today...
’I’ll have an airplane!’
At this thought, the smile on Stella Sterling’s lips deepened. She was very pleased with the combat helicopter she was currently in.
As she thought this, she glanced at the pilot beside her.
’I’m not just pleased with this helicopter; I’m also pleased with this man’s skills.’
’Caeluna Base is full of talented people, but it seems we really don’t have anyone who can fly a plane.’
’But, same principle as before. Just because we didn’t have one doesn’t mean we won’t have one in the future.’
’Besides, isn’t there a perfectly good one right here next to me?’
’However, while I’m satisfied with his skills, I still need to test him.’
The pilot sitting next to Stella Sterling suddenly shivered. For some reason, a bad feeling crept into his heart.
But he couldn’t pinpoint where this premonition was coming from.
He could only pray for a smooth trip to get this Miss Sterling out of the base. Then his mission would be complete.
’As long as I can return safely to Sanctyr Base, I’ll rarely have to deal with her, so there’s nothing to worry about.’
The helicopter landed in an open area.
The pilot helped Stella Sterling disembark. "Miss Sterling, this is the outskirts of Veridia. It’s not far from the city. If you walk a short distance that way, you’ll reach Veridia."
Stella Sterling nodded and looked at him.
The pilot felt a little strange under her gaze, and even more puzzled.
But she was Boss Saint’s honored guest. Even if he was confused, he couldn’t very well ask her about it. So, after a smiling nod, he prepared to get back in the helicopter and return to the base.
"I wonder, have you ever thought about switching masters?"
Just then, Stella Sterling’s voice, tinged with a smile, came from behind him.
The pilot turned around in confusion. He was already shocked, but he still asked uncertainly, "Miss Sterling, what do you mean by that?"
’What does she mean? Did I misunderstand her?’
"You don’t understand? Then let me say it again. I’ve taken a liking to you, and to this aircraft behind you. So I’d like to ask you to switch masters and serve me instead."
With every word Stella Sterling spoke, the man’s eyes widened a little more.
His shock was beyond words. He could clearly hear and understand every word she said, but when put together, he couldn’t believe it.
’Is this Miss Sterling trying to turn me? To make me betray Sanctyr Base and join her side?’
’But why would she do this? Isn’t she good friends with our Boss Saint?’
’Why is she doing this behind his back!’
Stella Sterling smiled sweetly at him. "I can give you time to think it over. Oh, but no matter what your answer is, the outcome won’t change."
Stella Sterling was smiling, but her words were so malicious!
That’s right, she had taken a liking to this man’s piloting skills.
The main reason was that her Caeluna Base had no pilots, so she needed to find one now, and the man before her was a perfect fit.
The plane? This plane was hers now.
Once I have this plane in my space, I can use its abilities to create countless more.
By then, the strength of their Caeluna Base would undergo another qualitative leap.
’It’s simply perfect!’
The pilot stared at Stella Sterling, the shock in his eyes never fading.
He could hear the threat in her words, the undeniable finality.
’How is that any different from what a robber would say?’
’What does she mean, I can "think it over" but the outcome won’t change? Isn’t that just openly telling me that no matter what I decide, the only end result is that I serve her?’
He didn’t answer. He suddenly turned and ran for the helicopter.
’What a joke! Sanctyr Base is a huge base. Do I not have a good life there? Why would I switch masters!’
’I have to go back! I have to go back and tell Boss Saint that his "friend" has ulterior motives!’
’She’s trying to turn people from Sanctyr Base behind his back and steal our aircraft! The boss really needs to be careful of her!’
Stella Sterling watched him, a helpless smile on her face. "I was trying to discuss this with you nicely. Why do you have to make things difficult?"
After she spoke, she rushed forward and knocked him out with a single chop to the neck.
She stored both the man and the aircraft directly into her space, then quickly turned and left the area.
When the pilot woke up again, he found himself in a small, abandoned house.
He had been thrown on the floor. Across from him, Miss Sterling sat leisurely in a chair, her legs crossed, looking down at him. "You’re awake. How’s that consideration coming along? I’m waiting for your decision."
He looked down at himself and gave a bitter smile. ’Do I even have a choice?’
’Boss Saint, I’m sorry. I’m being forced to betray you!’