Guards For The Princess

Chapter 47: Hostages

Angkara Elvira was about to hurl some insults at Ardian Prasetya reflexively, but she managed to stop herself after seeing Ardian Prasetya's determined eyes.

A group of robbers were just about to leave the Bank with their money sacks when police sirens started roaring outside. The people in the Bank who started breathing were relieved that the armed band of robbers were about to leave, again putting on a gloomy face. The police presence is good, but it would be foolish to show up now. The police were already surrounded, and the robbers had nowhere to run. The only thing they could do to escape was to do something to the victims.

No one wants to be held hostage. Most people are selfish, no matter how much money the Bank loses, what matters is their own safety. "You have been surrounded! Put down your weapons immediately! Giving up is the only option!" A megaphone sound was heard from outside the building.

The bald robber snorted when he heard the sound of this megaphone. He looked at one of his men. "Tell those idiots not to do anything stupid, otherwise I will start slaughtering these pigs!"

The minion nodded, running to the door before shouting at the police outside. "Shut up! Keep barking and our boss will start killing hostages!"

The police went silent immediately, they wanted to recover the bank's losses if possible, but there were casualties inside the bank that should be considered as well.

Chen Sisi, the vice-captain of the special detachment team, has taken over at the behest of the director of the police department. Tang San, the absent team captain, was currently attending a meeting overseas, forcing the director to contact Chen Sisi directly, he said, implying to him that Princess Angkara Adam is at the Bank along with Elder Atmaja's daughter as well. The task was very stressful for Chen Sisi, failure will never be forgiven.

Even the officials overseeing the director would get into trouble if something happened to Tinia Atmaja, so the entire makeup of the organization would be shaken. Because of his fear, Chen Sisi could not think clearly from the start. The frightened man then ordered the officer handling the megaphone to retreat after hearing the robber's threat, he didn't have enough courage to make the madmen angry.

The Bald Marauder was very happy with the cooperation and silence. He then walked around the room, with guns in hand, and many customers understood that some of them would be hostages and others would die.

Almost all of the victims then lowered their heads a little further, afraid of what would happen after this. No one knew what would happen to them after being chosen as hostages. The Bald Robber took some time while staring at everyone with a smile. His gaze was then fixed on Angkara Elvira, who was crouching right beside Ardian Prasetya.

"You stand!" The Bald robber was already in front of Angkara Elvira, his gun pointed at his head. Angkara Elvira's heart stopped, now it's her turn to hold Tinia Atmaja's hand tightly. He raised his head towards the Bald Marauder slowly and every move he made hurt as if his spirit was interested.

"Oho? This one's so pretty, pretty good." The Bald Marauder grinned fully as he pointed his weapon at the head of Angkara Elvira again. "Wake up, you!" He forced. Angkara Elvira was completely unprepared to deal with a situation like this, she stuttered and her heart was pounding. He did not know how to get through this extreme situation, but he tried to force his limits in order to stay strong after all.

"I'll be your hostage, don't pick this girl." Ardian Prasetya stood up, calmly negotiating.

Angkara Elvira could not believe what her ears caught. He was astonished, how could Ardian Prasetya defend him in this kind of situation? Is he not afraid of death? Sure, he was indeed paid, Angkara Elvira understood that, but what good is money if the payment is life? She believes that no one is indifferent to their own lives except a mother for the sake of her child.

Selfishness is not a sin but a human nature. Thus, Angkara Elvira admits that Ardian Prasetya did not act on the basis of his father's money, that there was more to it than that. At the time, Angkara Elvira did not consider Ardian Prasetya an annoying presence anymore. At the very least, that man was a true man and a loyal guard. Angkara Elvira knew with clear certainty that Roland Pratama or such a person would never be able to do as Ardian Prasetya did, the man would probably be more frightened than he was.

"What the fuck, you're Angkara Elvira. Why are you comparing Roland Pratama to Ardian Prasetya? You idiot!" Angkara Elvira put that thought to a deep end. This was not the time to think of such a useless topic.

"What's? You stupid fool!" Ardian Prasetya's offer surprises the Bald Robbers. Everyone lowered their heads, afraid that they would be chosen as hostages, but this fellow instead jumped out and volunteered.

"Who are you? Why does your face look so stupid? Be seated! I didn't choose you, boy!" The Bald Robber frowned as he looked at Ardian Prasetya with killing intent. "Get rid of that stupid look on your face if you don't want to die!" He threatened with his gun.

"You just need a hostage, don't you? Isn't that the same, even if I'm a hostage?"Ardian Prasetya shrugged his shoulders. "I'll be cooperative. So, you don't have to worry."

"Be quiet! I never let you talk!" The bald robber went berserk at that moment. His pride was hurt by Ardian Prasetya's opposition, he was enraged, raised his gun then shot him.

Although it was fired from close range, Ardian Prasetya had already predicted it and he had enough reflexes to dodge attacks at this level thanks to his experience and martial arts. All it took was a slight twist to the side for Ardian Prasetya to dodge the attack.

However, Ardian Prasetya took another step as he guessed the trajectory of the bullet. There was a girl right behind him. The bullet would definitely hit it from the point of firing the weapon and it would fatally injure the girl if Ardian Prasetya dodged it.

Gritting his teeth, Ardian Prasetya used the rest of his time and reflexes to turn his body before the bullet reached him, he planned to crash his dirirnya into the bullet itself. The bullet penetrated into Ardian Prasetya's thigh, making Ardian Prasetya's flat, stupid face now pale and sour. The pain at this level was not too much for him, but he felt humiliated.