Later that day, Kai wiped the sweat on his brows and panted heavily.
He was on all fours on the ground after a gruelling second class—as Professor Hera taught the students yet another training exercise to further increase their control over winged boots. One that demanded immense physical finesse.
"Get used to this training exercise," Professor Hera said and looked at the watch on her wrist, checking the date. "The academy expected you to be adept at using winged boots in one or at most two weeks' time. At least good enough to fly from Cloud Alpha to the cultivated clouds without falling.
"Anyone who couldn't would receive a punishment by then. Class dismissed."
She flew back to the academy, leaving the students sprawled on the ground.
Most of them were completely spent, lying in place to catch their breaths.
