"I'm ready, Hexia." Mel's hair was still a bit damp, but she looked a lot more spirited and had changed into a neat, light purple dress.
"Then let's get going," Tilan put away her personal terminal and stood up.
The two left the dormitory and arrived at the top floor of the Ring Bird Wind Tower, where they found two red-footed falcons to carry them to the station outside the academy.
The wind whistled past as they stood on the falcon's footgrips, holding onto the vertical poles next to them and looking down at the scenery below. The shape of the footgrip was like an L, with a spot for footing and something to grab with one hand. In the event of an emergency, they could release their hold and jump off, which was very convenient.
There was an interesting saying within Yuanting Academy—if you want to ride a red-footed falcon, you must first learn to fly; otherwise, it could be very dangerous if something unexpected happens. But if you could fly, why ride a red-footed falcon at all.
