After making sure there was no big problem.
Takumi started taking off with everyone.
He started the aircraft and ascended vertically on the spot.
Under Takumi's command, the others also launched their fighters one after another and took off in place.
Even after rising into the sky, the planes remained steady.
After confirming that everyone was fine, Takumi began controlling his fighter and flew out.
The rest followed closely behind, excitement on their faces.
"Next, we'll fly around first. Everyone is familiar with the cockpit, right?"
"If you have questions, ask directly."
Takumi's voice sounded through the public channel.
Hearing this, everyone quickly replied:
"No problem!"
"Everything is normal."
The cockpit was the same as the simulator. All buttons were identical, and they were already familiar with the functions.
Takumi heard this and didn't say more.
"In that case, follow me."
"I'll take you around first, then conduct live-fire exercises."
He accelerated sharply and rushed ahead.
The others hurried to follow.
Rows of aircraft soared after him.
Then Takumi performed a series of difficult maneuvers.
Seeing his movements, everyone's eyes widened.
It looked amazing.
Some wanted to try, but thinking again, they held back.
They were still inexperienced. If they messed up, they would crash.
This was not a simulator. Crashing here meant real damage.
And fighter jets were clearly expensive.
They could never afford it.
Thinking of this, everyone became more cautious.
Although they wanted to fly like Lord Takumi, their skills weren't enough.
So they obediently flew normally.
Takumi didn't know what they were thinking.
After showing off for a bit, he let everyone regroup.
Then he led the formation toward Guyun Pavilion.
Arriving above Guyun Pavilion, Takumi said:
"Search for targets!"
"Once you find Hilichurl camps, we'll conduct live-fire strikes!"
He took the lead and sped out.
The others grew excited.
Attacking Hilichurl camps?
They could do that!
They started scanning the ground for targets.
Takumi soon located several camps.
After finding them, he instructed Nuwa to transmit the coordinates to all pilots.
Then he took the lead and attacked one of the camps.
The fighter roared past.
Two missiles flew out.
The Hilichurls below looked up, stunned.
Before they could react, the missiles struck.
'Boom boom boom!'
Explosions echoed across Guyun Pavilion.
Seeing this, the trainees grew even more excited.
They began attacking their assigned targets one after another.
Explosions shook the sky.
Weapons on the fighters activated in sequence, firing at ground targets.
After a round of attacks, almost all discovered camps were destroyed.
Takumi observed quietly. Their accuracy was decent.
Many shots missed, but the damage was enough.
After confirming no issues, Takumi let them fly freely.
At the same time, he warned them not to collide.
Receiving his order, the pilots eagerly tested movements over Guyun Pavilion.
The explosions attracted nearby navy patrols.
Seeing the aircraft in the sky, the navy soldiers were shocked.
This was the new unit?
They had heard of the Air Force's establishment.
Seeing them now, soaring freely, they immediately understood.
It was indeed the Air Force.
A unit that battles in the sky.
Many navy soldiers suddenly felt their ships were outdated.
Others flew planes alone.
But they had to operate a huge warship together.
Their envy was intense.
Was it too late to switch to the Air Force?
Takumi didn't know what the navy was thinking.
He was enjoying himself.
He also noticed the navy boats approaching but didn't care.
He continued observing the pilots' performance while drifting across the sky.
When it was almost enough, he issued another order.
Follow him—he would take them to the snowy mountains.
Everyone followed without protest.
The aircraft flew low along the sea.
Approaching Guiliyuan, Takumi pulled up sharply.
The roar of the engine shook the air.
People looked up in astonishment.
The pilots behind accelerated to keep up.
The formation roared past the pier.
This shocked everyone present.
The newly arrived Snezhnayan officials who had just bought a house and opened an office were speechless.
Was this Liyue's technology?
Snezhnaya had produced some planes, but none this advanced.
Did this mean their own aircraft were hopelessly outmatched?
Could they even catch up?
Hearing the noise, the Fatui Harbinger Childe also stepped out.
Though he had come to Liyue, he rarely appeared publicly—for fear of being beaten.
Seeing the departing planes, Childe clicked his tongue.
Liyue was getting scarier.
Compared to these planes, the ones back home were completely inferior.
He sighed helplessly.
Not his problem.
He could just pretend not to know.
In the evening, he planned to visit Zhongli for tea.
He heard that Zhongli opened a teahouse.
Childe was interested.
But first, he needed to report this to Snezhnaya.
Otherwise, they would accuse him of being lazy.
Thinking this, Childe turned and walked back inside.
Then he began sending messages to Snezhnaya.