A guard inserted the crank handle into the nose of the aircraft, turned it hard for a few times, and then slammed down the valve, and the violent tremor spread from the nose to the tail. In this tremor, the engine made a series of crackling sounds, driving the propeller to run quickly.
When the roar turned into a continuous hum, Goode slowly pushed the throttle stick as required by the manual, and the plane slid onto the runway as if being pulled by something.
"Wow..." There was an exclamation from the crowd.
It actually works! Goode is also greatly encouraged, it is listening to its own command and action, and it is driving this big guy!
He couldn't help but turn his head to look at Her Royal Highness, who was squatting on the left between the wings, and saw his gray hair fluttering in the wind, and there seemed to be a smile in his eyes. Princess... Is this complimenting him? Goode has a little more confidence. Next, as long as you follow the other party's instructions, it should be no problem to fly!
However, after more than ten breaths, there was still no hint from his side.
Goode looked at Tilly frequently, but he always got that half-smile expression—when the plane crossed the center line of the runway, he suddenly realized the fact that he would not get any instructions.
"But considering that it is your first time to go to the sky, I will fly near the driver's seat as a guide and remind you step by step what to do."
This sentence does not include him. Her Royal Highness takes care of ordinary students, not him who violated the regulations and made mistakes.
Just like when other students fail and there is another chance, he only has one chance.
Goode felt cold in his hands and feet in an instant, and the loss and remorse of yesterday came back to his heart again.
"It's definitely the best performance to get me to say nothing."
He vaguely guessed what His Highness was thinking—if he couldn't fly by his own abilities, and if he couldn't get the best grades, then the academy wouldn't keep him. This is the price of making mistakes, and only if he shows enough talent will he be worth staying here.
But can he really make the plane fly
At this time, only one third of the runway was left, with a grassy area at the end, and the airfield fence in the distance. If it collided directly, I am afraid that Miss Nana would not be able to do anything.
No... it's too late.
Goode subconsciously wanted to pull the throttle stick, which seemed to be the only way to save his life, to slow down and avoid a head-on collision - an almost instinctive choice when faced with an unavoidable high wall.
But the next moment, he felt a hand on top of his head.
"Do you… like flying?"
Rachel's voice seemed to come to her ears.
flight-
That's right, if it's a bird, there's a way out.
That is to fly and jump over obstacles from the top of the wall.
Now fold the wings and there is nothing left.
As if in an instant, and after a long time, Goode's hand holding the handlebar moved again - but instead of retracting it, he pushed it hard.
The nose of the aircraft suddenly roared like a roar.
The wall seemed to hit him head on!
It wasn't until the last ten meters that he suddenly pulled the nose of the plane. With the fuselage shaking, the runway suddenly disappeared from view, replaced by grass that swept quickly. At that moment, he felt that he lost his weight, as if he was as light as Swallow in general. The earth is falling, and he is rising in the air!
Faster, faster! Goode's eyes widened, staring at the edge of the wall that was getting closer, and his body even prepared for the impact.
But that moment did not come.
The plane almost flew past the wall and rushed into the blue sky. When the obstacles in front of him completely disappeared, a vision that had never been seen before appeared in Goode's eyes. The silhouette of the academy, the shape of the coast, and Neverwinter in the distance all came into view, and spun with his movements, the morning wind blowing in front of him filled the last vacancy in his senses, day after day. The practice also found the benchmark at this moment.
Such a free experience made him want to shout out loud.
It's great that humans can fly.
…
After the plane landed, Goode knelt down in front of the Princess Palace.
"Thank you for giving me this opportunity. You allowed me to see what I used to see only in my dreams."
During the nearly half-hour test flight, he basically completed several standard movements such as pulling up and circling in the manual. Although the process was a bit bumpy, he finally did it one by one.
As for how many points can be scored in the end, it can only be left to fate.
Even if he still did not meet the requirements of the other party, he at least left an unforgettable memory. As long as he closes his eyes in the future, the world will suddenly expand a lot.
"Why did you join the Aerial Knight Academy?"
Tilly's voice came from above her head.
Goode hesitated, and finally decided to tell the truth, "Returning to Your Highness, at first, it was to earn more remuneration, and then it was to get ahead, and now... it is the flight itself."
"Whether it's remuneration, fame, or flying, I can give you—as long as you can kill enough demons." The princess's statement was unwavering, like a solid ice, "Fight for Greycastle, fly a plane to kill Every demon that appears in the field of vision trades their blood for everything. This is the duty of the Aerial Knight and the purpose of the Academy. If you can do it, go to the Eagle Face and return to your life."
Goode raised his head excitedly, "Your Highness, what do you mean—"
"You're qualified." Tilly walked towards the line without looking back.
…
It was not until 5 p.m. that the first round of test flights came to an end. Two of the sixteen were eliminated, but luckily both survived.
Finkin and Hinds passed the test after Goode.
When they disbanded, the two grabbed Goode and dragged him to the sidelines, "Are you crazy? Her Royal Highness Tilly said that if you successfully fly, you will pass the test, but you're better off. He hesitated and didn't speed up, and almost hit the wall without saying a word. After flying out of the academy area and spinning in a circle on the sea, are you not afraid of falling into the sea and drowning?"
It was an accident, and Goode rolled his eyes, "Didn't His Highness ask everyone to do their best and do their best before taking off? I don't know that as long as the pull-up and drop are completed, it will be qualified, and I just think about the points that add up to several actions. It's always higher than one."
"You're lucky." Finkin shook his head helplessly.
"You guys aren't bad either," he curled his lips. "In the absence of instructions, you are so decisive in taking off."
"What? What do you mean without guidance? Didn't Your Highness tell you when to pull the lever?"
"Yeah, it's just that you point out less than others," Heinz echoed, "After all, we all made mistakes."
Goode couldn't help being stunned. Could it be that among all the people, he didn't get an instruction at all
Just wondering and puzzled all the way, the three returned to the dormitory area.
As soon as he entered the gate, Goode saw the eagle face standing in the playground with a frosty face.
The three of them shivered in unison. In a sense, the preparatory students were more afraid of the instructor than the eldest princess, especially the eagle-faced eyes. When they were stared at, there was nowhere to run. like prey.
"Big, big..."
"You guys are very capable, you can cause a disaster for me after taking a day off." He swept over Goode and his party coldly, "I have already heard from His Highness Tilly, you have to be thankful that you still Without joining the army, this is not the jurisdiction of the First Army, otherwise…”
"Sir, we knew we were wrong!" The three quickly reflected in the most sincere tones.
"Since His Royal Highness has already dealt with it, I won't say anything more, but as long as you want to become an air knight, you will be a member of the army sooner or later." Eagle Face put away his sneer, and said solemnly, "In order to deepen your relationship Impression, avoid making the same mistake again, in the next month, the cleaning of the toilet will be done by you, understand?"
"Ah?" Finkin and Heinz suddenly showed bitter faces.
Only Goode raised his hand and saluted excitedly.
"Yes, my lord!"