Its entire body was smooth, and no matter how one looked at it, the lines on its surface were smooth curves. The bright and clean paint surface could even reflect one's reflection.
The cockpit was like a bulging bubble, completely wrapped in flawless glass. It was obvious that the effects of the high-speed airflow had been taken into account. The cockpit was positioned towards the back, and the rear of the bubble was slightly higher than the front, smoothly blending into the body. The benefits of such a layout were obvious at a glance. The front was low, and the rear was high, which clearly enhanced the pilot's field of vision. And the curvature of the glass cover combined with the rear rudder, making the body look extremely clean and neat, with every part of the body as one.
And the biggest difference of the new plane, which was also a feature that no student would overlook, was the lack of a propeller at the front!
Without the flat engine, the entire head finally converged into a sharp cone, giving off a feeling of piercing through the clouds and waves. Most of the body was painted a bright orange-red, making it look like a slender flame. A few white lines ran from the head to the tail, giving the body a sense of vitality.
Even a layman who knew nothing about flying could feel the elegance and beauty of its outline.
At first sight of the new plane, Tilly discovered that she had fallen deeply in love with it.
But … without a propeller, how would the plane fly?
It was not only Tilly, but most of the people present had the same thought.
It was only after the other two boxes were opened that the question was answered.
The second box contained the wings and tail. From the number of parts, it only had one pair of wings, unlike the Fire of Heaven which had a pair of wings. There were two symmetrical ports at the bottom of the wings, obviously reserved for other large parts.
The last crate contained two engines.
But if it was just an engine, its size was a little too big.
Compared to the Fire of Heaven, it was more like an integrated body that could be replaced at any time. The attentive Tilly had already noticed that its surface was painted the same red as the body. There were many inspection holes on it, and the holes at the bottom of the propeller shaft were impressively installed with black weapons.
Thinking of the ports on the wings, the general appearance of the new plane gradually appeared in her mind.
The fuselage no longer carried the power system, and the slender single wing was located under the fuselage, further reducing the drag. The two engines were distributed on both sides of the wing, giving the aircraft double the thrust.
She couldn't wait to board it and experience it for herself!
"By the way," Molly rummaged in her pocket and took out a letter, "His Majesty sent this along with the goods. The envelope clearly states that it must be opened by you personally. "
Tilly took out the letter and opened it.
"My dear sister. "
[This is the gift I promised. I hope it will satisfy you. "
[The detailed introduction and specific parameters are all in the instruction manual in the cockpit, but I think you most likely won't read it carefully. Instead, you'll rush straight to the topic. "
[If it can fly now, you will probably read this letter after it has flown. That is why I sent it to the Kingdom of Dawn. At least you'll have time to read the manual while the workers assemble. "
[After all, it has a completely different structure and characteristics from the Fire of Heaven. Even if you are an Extraordinaire, there is no harm in understanding it before taking off. "
"What …" Tilly pouted awkwardly. Was she that easy to understand?
"What did His Majesty say? I want to read it too … "Molly moved her head closer.
She hurriedly turned her body to block Molly's line of sight. "Ahem, it's all nonsense. It's fine if you don't read it."
"Eh —"
"Do you want some Chaos Drinks?"
"Yes!"
"Go to my office and get it."
Tilly pointed with her finger, and Molly immediately ran in the direction Tilly had pointed at.
She let out a light sigh and shifted her gaze back to the letter.
"Also, it's about the name of this aircraft. "
"I wanted to use the previous name of the unicorn, but I felt that it was lacking something compared to the red lightning that dominated the sky. So, I decided to change it to a new name. "
It was a term that Tilly had never seen before. Without a doubt, it was coined by Roland.
She tried to read it.
"Phoenix …"
"Where I come from, the Phoenix is a type of divine bird. It is always related to fire and matches the color red. Of course, most importantly, it is said that the Phoenix is immortal and will form a golden cocoon every 4,600 days. After 4,600 days, it will break out of the cocoon and be reborn. " "
"This is what I want to say as well. No matter what enemies we face, I hope that you can return alive." "
"Just like the Phoenix." "Just like the Phoenix."
"I will bring back Ashes for you, so you have to keep your promise." "
"We agreed on it, didn't we?" "
For some reason, Tilly suddenly felt her eyes turning sore.
She blinked her eyes hard, resisted the surge of warmth, and took a deep breath.
"The Phoenix is immortal …" She muttered in a voice that only she could hear. "Not a bad name. I will accept this gift, Brother. "
"… Your Highness?" The guard asked curiously.
"It's nothing." Tilly raised her hand. "Inform the ground crew to install the Phoenix as soon as possible. I can't wait for the test flight."
…
Three days later, the newly assembled plane drove out of the hangar and slowly glided onto the runway.
"Oh? This is the special plane you mentioned? It looks pretty good. " "
Lightning's voice came from the Sigil of Listening.
Tilly raised her head. Through the glass cover, she could clearly see the exploration duo circling in the sky. As it was the first flight of the Phoenix, she had specially called for Lightning and Maggie to prevent any accidents.
It had to be said that the interior design of the plane was much more outstanding than the exterior.
When she sat in the cockpit, she even had the misconception that it was not a pure war machine. For example, the seat was thicker and softer, and she would not feel her back aching after driving for a long period of time. The various lever and buttons had control feedback, making it easier to use. There was also a slot specially reserved for the Sigil of Listening, allowing her to easily converse with multiple users even in battle.
Compared to the Unicorn, it was more like a plane specially designed for her.
"Do you want to compete to see who can fly faster?" Tilly replied with a smile.
[Forget it. The previous' Fire of Heaven 'couldn't even compare to Maggie's petrel form, let alone me. Lightning's tone revealed an undisguised pride. "Am I right? "
[That's right, you can't even beat me coo! "
"How will we know if we don't try?" Tilly stepped on the accelerator, and the roar of the engines on both sides suddenly became louder. Compared to the slow acceleration of the Fire of Heaven, the Phoenix's fuselage was so light that it seemed weightless. The surrounding scenery rapidly receded, and with a light tap of the control stick, the plane rose up and whizzed into the sky.
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