Transmigrated Into a Scummy Alpha Who Stole the Male Lead's Mermaid Fiancée - Chapter 14

The kidnappers had designated the exchange location deep within the Zack Desert, a completely uninhabited area with no roads and the nearest gas station 120 kilometers away. Ground support was nearly impossible, leaving aerial assistance as the only viable option for the rescue mission.

However, many ministers were skeptical about this operation:

“Why did they specify that only the Prince and Princess should go for the exchange? There must be a conspiracy behind this!”

“These two are the legitimate heirs to the throne. What will become of the kingdom’s future if something happens to them?”

“I also oppose the idea of the Prince and Princess going alone. This is very likely a trap!”

Bai Qiuchi, the Minister of National Security, asked, “What do the two of you think?”

Yu Ke replied, “I have no problem with it!”

Yu Jie shot her a suspicious glance and said coldly, “I have no problem either.”

At this point, Queen Jiao voiced her concern, “Can we negotiate with them? Sending only two people is far too dangerous. That area is uninhabited, with unstable satellite signals. Landing in the desert could easily lead to a loss of contact. We must send someone along with them.”

So, they attempted to negotiate with the enemy: “The funds are ready. We need to bring an additional communications officer to ensure the safety of the two royals.”

Everyone waited anxiously. After about ten minutes, an anonymous message arrived: “No.”

Another message followed immediately: “Flight altitude must not drop below 10,000 meters. No additional personnel allowed.”

Upon reading this, almost everyone in the hall erupted in curses.

“What are we supposed to do? Parachute from 10,000 meters above the desert? That’s a sure way to lose contact!”

“This is no different from sending lambs to the slaughter, putting the two royals in grave danger. I absolutely refuse to agree to this decision!”

“Can’t we find a substitute? We can’t let the Prince and Princess take such a risk!”

Yu Ke was completely dumbfounded.

She had never even tried bungee jumping, just watching videos of others doing it was thrilling enough for her. And now they were asking her to parachute, and from 10,000 meters no less? This was practically a death sentence.

Yu Jie, who had been closely observing Yu Ke’s expression, noticed her hesitation and immediately taunted, “What’s wrong, little sister? Do you think we should use a substitute too?”

Yu Ke cleared her throat. “…That’s not it.”

Yu Jie sneered, his face full of mockery.

He knew his sister’s constitution all too well.

Before she turned fourteen, no one had ever expected her to differentiate into an Alpha. Back then, she was frail and frequently ill. Just to treat her, Queen Jiao had summoned experts from half the galaxy, spending an astronomical amount of money!

Queen Jiao was an extremely strong-willed woman. She couldn’t accept raising only a delicate princess. When Yu Ke entered her differentiation period, the Queen even took her to another galaxy for treatment. The outcome, however, surprised everyone, under Queen Jiao’s relentless efforts, Yu Ke indeed differentiated into an Alpha.

This was precisely why Yu Jie had always looked down on Yu Ke. If she had obediently differentiated into a gentle Omega, he would have fulfilled his duties as an elder brother, caring for her, doting on her, and arranging a favorable marriage for her… But now, she insisted on challenging him, harassing his fiancée, and stealing his spotlight, just like Queen Jiao. All of this was unbearable to him!

He was determined to see how this fake Alpha, raised in a medicine jar, would manage to complete such a high-difficulty mission ahead!

On this side, the negotiator sent another message to the other party: [Can we bring drones?]

“Yes, drones must follow the entire time. In case of any accidents, our rescue team will arrive immediately!” said Mao Shuangping, the captain of the guard.

“Even so, there’s no guarantee that the two Highnesses can bring Princess Lan Xing back safely,” mused Bai Qiuchi, the Minister of Security, stroking his chin. “Although skydiving is extremely challenging, for two Alphas like Your Highnesses, it should be manageable. But can you ensure you won’t get separated during the jump?”

Yu Ke was at a loss for words, but before she could speak, Yu Jie confidently replied, “That won’t be a problem. I’ve trained at the Baihong Starship Base before.”

Bai Qiuchi nodded. “Very well. Next, I’ll escort you to the destination, but I can only remain at an altitude of 10,000 meters. I’ll control the drones to track your movements and maintain communication with you. Beyond that, the assistance I can provide is very limited. Once you leave the airship, you’ll be on your own.”

Yu Ke felt immense pressure, but when she thought of Earth’s current plight, she could hardly breathe. The feeling was like that of a wild beast whose prey had been stolen, bristling with fury, blood boiling, ready to fight back with its life to reclaim what was rightfully its own.

In her past life, she had lived so selfishly, never fighting for anyone. In this life, if she could fight for Earth just once, it would be worth it.

After all, on this planet called “Lab,” in the kingdom of Ferrari, no one truly cared about her, and nothing truly belonged to her.

Only those tender moments with the beautiful blue mermaid, holding her by the lake and kissing her again and again, were precious memories that belonged to her alone.

Yu Ke steadied her mind, no longer feeling any fear.

Yu Jie was an Alpha, and so was she. Whatever Yu Jie could do, she could do as well.

She recalled the details of high-altitude skydiving from movies and games, it seemed all about timing the parachute deployment correctly, right?

There was still an hour before departure. Both Yu Jie and Yu Ke changed into combat suits equipped with positioning, communication, jet acceleration, and short-term stealth capabilities.

Yu Jie wore a yellow-and-black suit that made him look massive and muscular, like an eager wolfhound. Yu Ke’s suit was blue and black. Though slender, she possessed the explosive strength typical of an Alpha, giving her muscles a more subtle yet firm and full appearance.

Queen Jiao reluctantly approached Yu Ke, adjusting her mask and expressing her worries.

Yu Ke grew impatient. She had long known that Queen Jiao didn’t truly care about her, she hadn’t even noticed her daughter had been replaced, so consumed was she by her struggle for power.

Just as Yu Ke’s thoughts were in turmoil, Queen Jiao suddenly said something that made her blood run cold.

Leaning close to Yu Ke’s ear, her tone shifting, she whispered softly, evading everyone’s notice, “Don’t worry about anything. I’ve already made arrangements for you. You’ll understand when you get there.”

Yu Ke’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Queen Jiao, but the queen immediately put on an act again, lamenting, “My child, you must come back alive!”

Yu Ke was stunned. “…You did this?”

Queen Jiao maintained her worried expression, mouthing the words: “Don’t worry, everything is arranged.”

Yu Ke had never been so exasperated in her life. She lowered her voice, seething with anger as she spoke to Queen Jiao, “Have you ever considered that I might not actually know how to parachute? If I fail the mission and something happens to Princess Lan Xing…”

Queen Jiao interrupted her with a gesture, a flicker of genuine concern crossing her face before vanishing quickly. She urgently urged Yu Ke to follow Bai Qiuchi onto the plane immediately.

As her daughter, an outstanding Alpha, how could there possibly be anything in this world she couldn’t do?

…

Bai Qiuchi was the mission commander. He stayed in the cockpit with the pilot, while Yu Jie and Yu Ke sat behind them. In the passenger cabin were Mao Shuangping from the guard team and Finance Minister Jin Shouxian.

Mao Shuangping, cheerful and optimistic, spent the entire journey explaining parachuting techniques to Yu Ke. Yu Ke asked about every scenario she could think of, finally calming down a little.

It wasn’t until the plane reached the airspace above the Desert that Jin Shouxian finally produced two “black cards” and handed them to Yu Jie.

“Each of these cards holds twenty billion gold coins. They’re temporary cards universally accepted in the interstellar black market: no account links, no passwords, usable by anyone. Give them one card first to secure Princess Lan Xing’s release. Only after she’s freed should you produce the second card,” Jin Shouxian instructed. “Remember, you must see her first before handing over the first card.”

Yu Ke protested, “Shouldn’t the two cards be held separately by each of us?”

Jin Shouxian countered, “What if you get separated?”

Yu Jie sneered, “Why are you arguing with me about this? If you get lost, how will the mission proceed?”

“What if you’re the one who gets separated?” Yu Ke stood up, her tone firm. “If they discover you’re carrying both cards and capture you immediately upon landing, what then?”

Yu Jie didn’t see it that way. He believed he was the protagonist of this mission, with Yu Ke merely playing a supporting role. Something as crucial as the black cards naturally had to remain in his possession.

In the end, Bai Qiuchi made the decision: “The princess is right. For fairness and security, the two cards should be held by each of them separately.”

Every move of the team was being live-streamed via cameras to the assembly hall. However, someone in the hall leaked the footage online, and soon the entire nation learned about the rescue operation.

A topic quickly trended: #RequestLiveBroadcastOfRescueMission!#

While this could have been positive, showcasing the courage of the royal children, the request was completely ignored due to the mission’s confidentiality.

Unexpectedly, it wasn’t long before the kidnappers made the same demand.