Chapter 2, The Sky Thief

The expressions of others also changed completely, and the reason was simple: on the Water Cloud Star, there are three of the most ruthless and vicious bandits, namely the Caribbean Pirates, the Bloodstorm Legion, and the Galona Sky Thieves, who operate respectively on the sea, land, and in the sky, robbing merchants and travelers. Their actions are brutal, swift, and even the governments of various countries are helpless against them

Haha, he will not...

If it were a one-on-one situation, Han Yu would have already gained the upper hand, and it would not be difficult to kill him. Unfortunately, the bandits would not allow such an opportunity, and they surged forward all at once

They have always roamed freely in the far northern continent of Tianfeng, thousands of miles away from the Lantes Federation. How could they suddenly arrive here

A bandit leader, shouldering a spiked club, stepped forward and said: "Karona is doing business; everyone should be sensible and hand over all the wealth on you."

Dekdu's face was twisted with rage, exuding a murderous aura. It was no wonder; he had just brushed against the gates of hell. He never expected that this seemingly harmless young man could be so ruthless in his actions. If he did not take proper revenge, how could he ever show his face again as a thief

Bastards, what are you all standing there for? Get to work, continue the robbery!

Now we can have a good talk. Han Yu spoke lightly, but his heart was pounding; if the other party rushed in, it would be disastrous

"Kid, prepare to die!" Dick's figure swayed as he charged forward, bringing down his blade. By the standards of a lackey, his speed, strength, and technique in wielding the knife were quite impressive

Han Yu squeezed the gold coins in his arms; this was the tuition he had painstakingly saved for two months, and it absolutely could not be taken away... In fact, this amount of money might not even catch the eye of the thieves in Galona

Deke stepped forward and stopped, seemingly without malice. Han Yu frowned, not relaxing his vigilance, wondering what scheme he might have.

Dekduo had his own plans in mind. The strong individuals of Shuiyun Star are divided into two types: warriors and mages. However, not every warrior possesses fighting spirit, which is a symbol of strength. The young man before him could sever a weapon forged from fine iron with a mere fruit knife, and the flashing silver light was undoubtedly the legendary fighting spirit. Although he was not very strong at present, his youth promised a boundless future. Bringing such a person into Jialona would significantly elevate his own status.

The notorious Karona is indeed a well-known band of thieves; these henchmen are far from a disorganized mob. Their coordination is remarkably skilled and seamless. They have divided into three groups to surround Han Yul, launching successive attacks, while archers provide support from the side, clearly intent on exhausting him to the point of collapse

Hello, as a robber, it is quite normal to commit theft, but it is somewhat excessive to tease young girls

In the midst of a siege, Han Yu is still struggling to fend off the attacks from the bandits, feeling frustrated about his misfortune. How could he be so unlucky? Arriving in a different world, he not only lacks the aura of a king but has instead been reborn as an abandoned infant. After living in isolation for eighteen years, he finally sees a glimmer of change, yet on the journey to study aboard a spaceship, will he also encounter robbery?

"Alright." Dirk nodded in agreement without a second thought, considering the young man sensible for not making any excessive demands

The thief's henchman drooled as his filthy hands reached closer and closer, while the angelic girl had already been cornered against the ship's railing, with nowhere to hide. Faced with the ruthless sky pirate, the passengers could only seethe in silence, unable to voice their anger

You little brat, you are doomed

Dizzy, although I have confidence in my own skills, there are more than fifty thieves, one, two, three... If they gang up on me, I will definitely be finished

In an instant, the glint of blades filled the air, and the travelers dared not run about, fearing they might be accidentally injured. They pressed their bodies against the ship's wall, wishing they could find a hole to burrow into. Angel mm and Kelean anxiously watched Han Yu, who was surrounded on all sides.

Are you interested in joining us at Galona

"Hey, kid, were you just sticking your nose where it doesn't belong?" The thief's henchman stepped out, wearing an expression of displeasure.

Indeed!

The sound of the bowstring echoed as an arrow shot towards him. Han Yu, feeling helpless, could only dodge to the side. In just a short moment, Dekduo had already recovered from his state of partial paralysis.

The opponent's underestimation often presents a favorable opportunity for one's own victory

After being scolded by Dekdo, the thieves seemed to awaken from a dream and resumed plundering the travelers' wealth, their attitude becoming much worse. Of course, no one approached Han Yu, as this plague god was not to be trifled with, and even his companion, Kleyan, managed to avoid trouble.

If one encounters other robbers, as long as they obediently hand over their possessions, their lives are generally spared. However, the sky bandits of Kalona are exceptionally ruthless; even if one gives up resistance, it still depends on their mood. At times, they may kill for pleasure regardless.

The protective shield on the surface of the spaceship was as good as nonexistent for the thieves, who easily squeezed their way in. The passengers trembled in fear, and a woman even let out a sharp scream. However, upon seeing the glinting knives and swords in the hands of the thieves, she quickly shut her mouth obediently

Let go, what are you doing

This time, the younger brother went to the capital of Lantes for a very important matter regarding joining Galona, but let's discuss that later

What to talk about? Dick felt very uncomfortable. After all, he was a mid-level leader among the Sky Pirates of Galona, having faced countless storms and challenges. Yet today, he unexpectedly found himself in a predicament, outsmarted by a young man. He truly wished to strike him down with a single blow, but Dick was still in the opponent's grasp. Abandoning Dick in front of so many subordinates would lead to a loss of morale.

Han Yu was panting heavily, as the attacks from all directions completely negated the advantage of his fighting spirit. Although the battle had not lasted long, the physical exhaustion was significant. If this continued, the situation would only become increasingly unfavorable.

"Hand over your belongings, and if you refuse, I will have to take matters into my own hands," said a thief's henchman with a lewd grin on his face.

In the blink of an eye, the flock of eagles had arrived before the spaceship. They shook their wings, and a red glow emerged around their bodies, transforming them into human forms. Han Yu watched in astonishment; indeed, this was the magical world, a scene that could only be found in myths on Earth.

Before the words had left his mouth, a cold glint flashed, and a fruit knife emitted a dazzling silver light, heading straight for Dekduo's throat. Since the opponent wanted to gang up, he certainly would not foolishly adhere to any rules. Using conversation to distract their attention, it would be best if he could kill him.

In the blink of an eye, twenty minutes have passed

As time passed, his disadvantages became apparent even to the surrounding travelers. The angel girl seemed so nervous that she could hardly breathe, and Kreyann's gaze was filled with concern, wanting to step in to help. However, doing so would only complicate matters for him, so he could only endure in silence.

The surrounding passengers were bewildered as the hero, who had just acted bravely, suddenly referred to the robbers as his brothers, while shattered glasses lay scattered on the ground. However, as time passed, everyone gradually began to discern some clues.

What, didn't you bring it? With your chest so high, are you hiding your wallet there?

Han Yu secretly felt relieved that his tuition fees were secured, but at that moment, Dekdu slowly approached. Could it be that he was still unwilling to give up... Han Yu quickly focused and remained on guard, gripping the fruit knife tightly in his hand

And the angel's gaze towards Han Yu was filled with gratitude.

Outnumbered and with opportunities fleeting, swift resolution is the best strategy. As the large blade swung towards him, Han Yu did not dodge or evade. In the blink of an eye, the knife was at his neck. Kreyan's face turned pale, and the angelic girl shut her eyes in fear, ... unable to look any further ...

Unfortunately, things are not that simple. As a mid-level leader of the Galona Sky Thieves, Dekto is naturally not weak in strength. Seeing the silver light flash like lightning, he hurriedly raised his spiked club in front of him

You are quite young, yet your skills are impressive. What you just used was probably fighting spirit

What? Han Yu was instantly stunned. What is this guy thinking, trying to recruit me? Is he out of his mind?

I am so tired, my strength is fading faster and faster, and the flow of my fighting spirit has also encountered obstacles. Could it be that I will actually perish here? Han Yu glanced at the angelic figure in the distance, never expecting that my first attempt to be a hero and save a beauty would end up like this, feeling so unwilling. However, human strength has its limits, and I cannot defeat these bandits in my current state. If I die, will my soul return to Earth?

At that moment, a girl's panicked scream reached Han Yu's ears. He turned his head, and a familiar delicate face came into view—it was the angelic girl from the front desk. Her pretty face was flushed, a mix of shyness and anger, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

... ...

Indeed! Han Yu nodded.

Dektor is certainly no fool, he said with a cold smile: "So, it seems that no matter what, you are unwilling to join us in Galona?"

About ten minutes later, the group of unidentified flying objects had come very close. Only then did Han Yu see clearly that they were indeed eagles; however, they were much larger than ordinary ones. What was astonishing was that their eyes were actually blood red.

With a loud bang, Dekduo stumbled and retreated three steps, feeling as if a current had surged through the wolf-toothed club, rendering half of his body immobile. He couldn't help but feel a surge of fear; the power of the fighting spirit was indeed terrifying

Whoosh

It seems to be an eagle

The sound of gasps from the crowd reached her ears. Could it be that the clumsy boy... After several seconds, Angel finally mustered the courage to open her eyes anxiously, only to be pleasantly surprised to find that Dick was already unable to move, with Han Yu's fruit knife pressed against his neck

"Young man, meddling in others' affairs comes with a price. Dick, go teach him a lesson." The bandit leader, Dirk, spoke up.

Although it is clichéd, it is a very clever and useful tactic

The reputation of the Jialuo fruit is indeed well-deserved, but unfortunately, Han Yu is not an ordinary busybody. If he were to fall for it easily, wouldn't all his years of hard training be in vain?

Han Yu felt a slight regret in her heart. The team leader, an angelic young lady, was not only beautiful but also a very nice person. Just a moment ago, she patiently explained to Han Yu the principles of spaceship navigation. Now, seeing her about to be humiliated, Han Yu impulsively stood up.

"Not good, it is the sky bandits from Galona," shouted a well-informed merchant, his voice trembling with fear

Then

The travelers, upon witnessing this scene, appeared despondent. The angelic young lady clutched her clothing tightly with both hands. However, the disparity was too evident; the knife in the thief's hand measured at least three feet, while the fruit knife that Han Yu wielded as a weapon was hardly longer than a finger.

Seeing that the other party seemed inclined to take action, Han Yu hurriedly smiled and said: "Where is it? Didn't I say that after I finish my business in the capital..."

Han Yu turned his head and suddenly noticed a plate of fruit on a table not far ahead, with a small knife for peeling beside it. He then walked over and picked it up

Han Yu knew that it could not end easily, and with a smile, said: "Alright, I will add it right now..."

He waved his hand to fend off the attacks from two henchmen and a librarian, but due to extreme fatigue, Han Yu's movements became somewhat distorted, leaving a gap on his left side. Such a good opportunity would certainly not be missed by Dekdo, who had been lurking nearby. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he thrust the spiked club forward with great force

I am a flight attendant on the spaceship, where would the valuables come from

Why not, brother, join us first; from now on, your matters will be our collective concern, making it more convenient to handle!

Brothers, come on, let's take this little brat down

What exactly happened in that fleeting moment? Aside from the leader of the thieves, it is likely that no one saw clearly. Even the person involved, Dick, was utterly confused. His own knife was clearly about to strike the thief's head, yet inexplicably, it was blocked by something unknown. Then, with a flash of cold light and a sudden gleam of silver, his own knife broke, and his body was restrained.

Of course, it is to study diligently and then find a good job after graduating

Heavens, how could this be so unfortunate? This is the Lantes Federation, known for having the best public security in the Shuiyun Star. Can one really be robbed even on the public transport to the capital?

So, you are going to apply to Saint Violet Academy

A languid voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention. The faces of the thieves displayed expressions of surprise. As one of the three most notorious thief groups in Shuiyun Star, they had encountered resistance during their robberies before, but it was quite rare for those being robbed to dare to meddle in their affairs.

Han Yu did not regard the abilities of these small minions with any seriousness; however, he was not the least bit careless, for many ants can kill an elephant. He drew a semicircle with his fruit knife, blocking all the incoming blades and swords, his figure constantly moving as he darted towards Dekduo. The principle of capturing the leader before the followers is always the truth of defeating the many with the few

"How about this, an exchange: I will release your companion, and you must no longer make things difficult for that young lady." Han Yu proposed the condition. In his previous life, he had been a university student on Earth, having watched numerous television shows and read many novels, thus he was naturally adept at understanding the nuances of negotiation. If he were to propose releasing someone in exchange for the cessation of the spaceship robbery, they would certainly refuse. However, the condition he just put forth had a ten out of ten chance of success.

Temporarily halting the robbery, the surrounding thieves burst into laughter. Is this a joke? Does this kid have a problem? He actually stepped forward holding a small fruit knife.

Han Yu frowned. Before boarding the spaceship, one must pass through luggage security checks, and prohibited items are not allowed. He had no weapons at all, and fighting him barehanded would be too much of a disadvantage.

What will you do after obtaining it

At that moment, a voice of surprise reached Han Yu's ears. She looked up and saw a group of black dots appearing on the northern horizon. Other tourists also noticed this and began to murmur among themselves.

Kleian was momentarily speechless at the sight of the picture book. This detestable Han Yu couldn't even secure his basic needs, and whether he could be admitted to Saint Violet Academy was still uncertain. Yet, he was already thinking about pursuing girls... Indeed, men are all unreliable. However, Han Yu's demeanor exuded confidence, and he was quite interesting. Unbeknownst to him, Kleian developed an inexplicable fondness for Han Yu.

A storm seems to have been resolved just like that

Seeing the expressions of fear on everyone's faces, Han Yu's face was filled with confusion. The Sky Thieves of Jialuo, what is that? Is it very famous? Moreover, looking around, apart from a group of strange eagles, there were no people at all. Could it be that eagles also form a band of thieves to rob travelers?

I am laughing to death

Oh, what is that?

Indeed, but it seems that eagles prefer to act alone. How could there be so many gathered together?

Not bad. At this point, there is no turning back. Han Yu had no choice but to brace himself, yet on the surface, he pretended to be indifferent.

Young men, full of vigor and passion, often find it difficult to resist the temptations of money and beauty. However, Han Yu remains completely unmoved. In his previous life, he was a student at a prestigious university; how could he stoop to a profession as unpromising as robbery? He certainly does not wish to be chased down the streets by the police. Nevertheless, if he were to refuse outright, the other party would surely become furious. If they were to swarm him, he would be in serious trouble.

"Do not make excuses; either join now or..." Dekduo said, waving his hand as the thieves surrounded him. This guy indeed has plans for a group assault

... ...

The angel looked at Han Yu with gratitude, while behind him, Kleyan's eyes were also filled with approving expressions. Just a moment ago, it was thought that he would only indulge in fantasies, but now, it seems that he dares to step forward in such circumstances, displaying a commendable sense of masculinity.

Damn

Then? Marry several beautiful women as wives, preferably one angelic girl, one human girl, one elven girl, and one... Han Yu closed his eyes, clasping his hands in front of his chest, lost in a blissful daydream. This is the good thing about Shuiyun Star; if it were Earth, such a wish would be impossible to realize, and besides, the beautiful girls are not even of the same race.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a sense of relief. The thieves were in good spirits; as long as they remained clever, their lives should be preserved. They hurriedly took out their valuables. Although it pained them, wealth was merely an external possession, and once dead, nothing would remain.

Haha, regretting it now, isn't it? It's already too late. Brothers, be a bit harsher.

Yes, big brother. Just now, that lackey came out wielding a large knife, with a face full of disdain. How formidable can a young punk really be

How about it? With your abilities, as long as you join, you will definitely become a mid-level leader, and wealth and beautiful women will naturally follow.

This, I dare not trouble you, elder brother