Chapter 1407 - Setting Out (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

Early in the morning, the first ray of dawn appeared across the blurry horizon.

A majority of the people remained in slumber at this moment, but the ground crew and garrison soldiers in the new airport established on the outskirts of City of Glow was already bustling about. They faced the cold spring winds and busied themselves along both sides of the runway. The inner linings of their clothes were already soaked from their perspiration.

Planes after planes were towed out of their warehouses to the end of the runway. The final inspections, loading, and refilling entered in its final phase.

Inside the barracks by the side of the airport, Tilly gathered all the Aerial Knights that had gone through actual combat experience.

After numerous rounds of mass recruitment and with veterans guiding the rookies, the number of pilots able to take to the battlefield had exceeded a hundred. Furthermore, there were students more than two times those numbers who were undergoing extremely intense and harsh training. The ‘new troops’ which were distinct from the ground troops had already taken shape.

Although many planes were lost in the skirmish at the Impassable Mountain Range, the number of pilots who survived was high. Compared to the ground troops that had difficulty escaping the clutches of the demons and had to engage in bloody battles the moment they encountered them, the Fire of Heavens were capable of gliding out of the battlefield despite losing their combat capabilities.

Regardless whether they were struck by enemies or had some machine malfunction, as long as they were fortunate enough, the experienced pilots were able to sustain flight until they found suitable landing sites.

Of course, their survivability was also because of the fact that the biplanes were not fast but had good buoyancy and the demons’ incapability of landing deadly hits with the stone steles.

These factors were the reasons for the increased maturity of the troops in their entirety.

“All of you should be clear on the details regarding this mission.” Tilly crossed her arms and walked slowly in front of the troops. Like the combatants who were about to go into battle, she was equipped in thick and windproof combat clothes. Her gray and long hair was coiled behind her head matched with a blue hairband, making her appear ready and energetic. “Exactly like the past few simulation trainings in the past few days, we will infiltrate and break into the enemy’s defensive line and drop the bomb into the innermost region of the floating stronghold.”

“But this time, you will not be flying in City of Glow’s air space, but above the enemy stronghold. The ones intercepting you will no longer be students of the school, but Senior Demons and Devilbeasts.”

“Your Highness!” One of the pilots suddenly raised his hand.

“Yes?”

“Isn’t that much simpler for us?”

The one who spoke was Good, and his question incited laughter.

Tilly smiled; she did not oppose to such ‘arrogant’ words. On the contrary, such words were morale boosters capable of easing the tension right before battle.

Additionally, Good had already the achievement of killing 12 Devilbeasts alone. The words that came out from his mouth were not empty words of arrogance.

“It might seem so at first glance, but the Senior Demons on the Devilbeasts are not enemies you can ever belittle, I hope that you will return safely to prove this point.” Tilly then changed the topic. “Aside from that, I need to emphasize that the surface of the floating island is extremely expansive, so infiltrating the core region means that your surroundings will be their territory. One can imagine a forced landing there. As much as possible, I want everyone to avoid suffering any accidents. I want all of you to throw the idea of risking yourselves at the cost of an enemy’s attack for an opportunity to kill them to the back of your heads, understand!?”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

“Very good, we will move on to the formation arrangements. Those designated to ‘Fury of Heaven’ will assume the task of dropping the explosive charges.”

When those words were spoken, all the Aerial Knights immediately pricked up their ears and focused.