Chapter 3 (1/2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

While David was quietly reading the history of the world that was depicted in the book, he felt a sudden palpitation. He then turned to look at the translucent shadow that was beside him. He reckoned that the palpitation was transmitted to him by the translucent shadow.

He somehow knew that the translucent shadow was trying to warn him about some extreme danger.

He had experienced a similar feeling in his previous life, particularly at the moment when he had seen the large truck getting out of control. He was overwhelmed with desperation, helplessness, and the fear that his life was about to be ruthlessly taken away. At this moment, David was getting goosebumps all over his body.

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Abbott, who was flying as fast as he could in his personal aircraft, had already accelerated it to the maximum speed. A personal aircraft like his that could cover short distances in the universe could not fly extremely fast in the atmosphere.

However, at this moment, he could clearly see Pelan City that was below him, just with the help of the scanning device of his personal aircraft. He didn’t have to use the map at all.

“Hurry and find the location with the densest population in Pelan City!” Abbott ordered eagerly.

The assistive smart device on the personal aircraft quickly identified an outdoor location with the largest relative number of people through the scan results.

The personal aircraft slightly adjusted its direction according to its location. When Abbott saw the scene of nearly a hundred people gathering next to the building on the ground, a triumphant smile graced his face.

On the other end of Skynet, the main officer, Major Bispham, was looking at the information sent by the defensive drones, his eyes gleaming with joy.

According to the message sent by the defensive drones, Skynet actually managed to uncover Abbott’s identity after some analysis, especially since the arrogant Abbott did not try to disguise himself.

Major Bispham was looking at the information about Abbott and a stack of wanted notices, some of which offered rewards that he wanted.

As long as he captured or killed Abbott, he would be given credit for his huge accomplishment. He would most likely rise up the ranks that most officers couldn’t and become a Lieutenant Colonel. In addition, he would obtain the massive wealth brought about by the bounty.

Of course, he would only be acquiring a portion of the reward from the bounty, but it was enough to make him extremely excited.

“Execute the annihilation!” Major Bispham exclaimed in a low voice after regaining his composure.

The four defensive drones that received the order simultaneously activated their small rapid-fire cannons while chasing the personal aircraft.

“Major, there are plenty of civilians below us!” the staff member who was monitoring the situation yelled as Major Bispham turned to read the information about Abbott again.

The staff was rather perplexed and vexed as well. Although he could see the city and the crowd of civilians that was becoming more and more eye-catching, he had no authority to cancel Major Bispham’s orders. He could only tell Major Bispham to cancel the order.

Just as Major Bispham was about to look up, the small rapid-fire cannons of the four drones began launching attacks at Abbott’s personal aircraft.

Abbott’s personal aircraft was merely a civilian aircraft, which did not have any weapons or defensive functions. Being attacked by four defensive drones would definitely be fatal.

Abbott never expected that the drones would attack him regardless of the vast number of civilians.

Major Bispham who had given those orders, felt the same as Abbott.

“Stop the attacks, stop the attacks immediately!” he commanded at the top of his lungs.

However, it was too late to give orders now. Had he not been distracted by the intelligence that he was receiving and got preoccupied with fantasizing about the credit he would receive, the tragedy could have been avoided.

Of course, if Abbott hadn’t swooped down and instead tried to dodge by taking advantage of the speed of the personal aircraft like before, he might have been able to persist and hold out a little longer.

However, it was too late now. While Abbott was filled with frustration, his personal aircraft was hit by several cannonballs.