Chapter 78: Taking the Flight License Exam~
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 78: Taking the Flight License Exam~
After seeing off Sister Bai, I followed the information on my identity card to my destination. There was no harm in trying; otherwise, the afternoon would just go to waste.
The Witch Academy Flight License Training Club.
That’s right—it was actually an open club!
According to the description on the Academy System, the club members were all veteran fliers who doubled as specialized flight coaches. These clubs taught newbies how to fly in a professional manner, covering both practical exercises and theoretical assessments.
Only after passing the theory exam and obtaining the necessary qualification would the club approve and submit our application for the official Academy certification test. One could see just how formidable the status of such a club was within the Academy.
I could find this club on the Academy System and read its introduction. Apparently, there was more than one such club in the Academy, and they seemed to be in a state of competition.
After logging in with my personal information via the identity card, I could directly access various functions. The most prominent feature on the phone system was the theoretical assessment test, along with the various rules and regulations one had to follow for a flight license. There were even many situational simulations—essentially a question bank.
Alright, this was exactly like studying for a driver's license...
After getting off the bus, I arrived directly at the club's training field. The stop was even named after the club, suggesting it had likely been around for quite a long time.
Even from here, I could see many people flying through the sky on brooms. Most were starting off slowly and flying strictly by the book. Those flying recklessly through the air were a minority. If this were my past life, that would probably be the equivalent of driving a student-driver car through a wall and speeding down the road, wouldn't it?
No matter how you looked at it, the Senior Sisters in the club would definitely give them a piece of their mind.
Besides, most people taking their flight license exams at this time were likely Senior Sisters only a few years older than me. The Senior Sisters within the club should have no trouble keeping them in line.
I gripped my identity card. I didn't know if it would be useful, but at the very least, I could give off the impression of being a total newbie once I went inside.
In a place like this, wouldn't I just be asking for trouble if I tried to act like a big shot when I was actually a novice? By acting like a "moe" newbie, someone would surely come over to strike up a conversation. Don't big shots love carrying newbies the most?
If you don't give them the chance, how will they know you're a newbie?
"Welcome to the Witch Academy Flight License Training Club! Oh? A freshman? Are you here for the license assessment?"
As soon as I walked in, the Front Desk Senior Sister greeted me enthusiastically to introduce the place and ask about my needs. Even before I entered, I had noticed her gaze fixed on me.
It seemed the front desk job was quite idle.
"Yes, Senior Sister... Um, it's my first time here, so I'm not sure what to do..." I tried my best to act timid, holding my identity card with both hands and looking down while speaking in a soft, sweet voice.
"I see~"
Evidently, that "Senior Sister" I just called her made her feel very good. It seemed she really had a soft spot for this kind of thing. This treatment was a world apart from how the girls were treated during freshman registration.
Back then, girls were often given the cold shoulder. Or was that just an isolated case? No, there were probably just better options available then.
But this place was different. You usually didn't run into freshmen here, especially at this time when school hadn't even officially started yet.
"It's okay, it's okay! Senior Sister will teach you." She enthusiastically led me inside. "I see you already have our club's student card. Have you already registered with us?"
"I don't know. Another Senior Sister helped me sign up." A hint of confusion flashed in my eyes as I held the identity card against my chest.
"Another Senior Sister? Oh, so you have connections. Let me check for you. If your Senior Sister handled everything, I can arrange a coach for you to start learning right now!"
The Front Desk Senior Sister reacted quickly and went over to her computer.
Actually, rather than a computer, it was more like a mana-driven computer. It felt like a completely different thing from the computers I had interacted with before.
"Here, give me your identity card. I'll check for you."
"Okay, here."
I handed over the card and watched her perform a series of operations on the screen. This was likely the student information entry system; it looked quite rigorous.
"Oh, the information and documents are quite complete. Even a coach has been assigned?" The Senior Sister looked up from the screen at me and said, "That makes things simple. Come with me, I'll take you to find your coach."
I let the Senior Sister lead me into the practice field in the back.
Once I entered, I realized the space inside was much larger than I had imagined. Through my Spirit Vision, I had a guess—it was likely some kind of spatial magic covering the entire training field. This explained why the club's footprint didn't look that outrageous from the outside.
"How is it? It's bigger than it looks from the outside, right? You'll be practicing here from now on. There are many facilities in the training field to assist you." The Senior Sister continued her general explanation as she led me along.
"Currently, the flight license is divided into two assessments. One is the internal club assessment, which is the theory exam, and the other is the Academy assessment, which is the practical operation. Once you pass both, you can get the flight license issued by the Academy."
"However, the theory exam requires knowledge of theoretical concepts and flight regulations, all of which can be studied through the Academy System. I saw earlier on the backend that you've logged into our system, so I shouldn't need to show you where it is, right? You study right in there."
"As for the practice items here, they are divided into five major categories."
"The simplest is Straight Low-Altitude Flight. Then there's High-Altitude Flight, which requires you to overcome personal factors like a potential fear of heights. If you choose not to take the High-Altitude Flight assessment, the flight license you eventually receive will have a height limit restriction."
As she spoke, the Senior Sister pointed toward some students in the distance who were riding brooms at a low altitude. At that height, I felt like their feet were practically dragging on the ground.
"Then there's Variable Speed Flight, High-Low Altitude Lane Change Flight, and Arc Flight. Finally, there's Real-world Flight, where you have to try applying the skills you've learned to fly outside on your own. This requires considering various emergencies that might occur; it tests not just your skills, but also your theoretical knowledge."
"Of course! Please rest assured regarding safety. Every coach will provide you with protection spells like shields during dangerous training. If a coach doesn't provide a protection spell, you can remind them." Realizing that sounded a bit off, she quickly added an explanation.
"Don't worry~ If a coach doesn't give you a protection spell, it's not because they forgot or anything. It's because the coach feels that particular exercise isn't dangerous. If you're still worried, you can ask for one; the coaches usually won't refuse. It's definitely not because the coach forgot."
"Oh, and one more thing I forgot to mention. The final item of the flight license assessment is also the one with the highest failure rate. You'll need to pay extra attention to that."