Chapter 0180


    Chapter 0180


    The so-called Memory Dimension Assessment, fundamentally, didn’t stray from the basic premise of


    piloting an aircraft through obstacles. Most of the assessment items were designed for this


    purpose.


    Like yesterday’s tasks, they were essentially testing the pilots’ basic skills.


    Today’s Memory Dimension Assessment differed in that it involved no physical objects during the


    test.


    Pilots were provided with a pair of special sses, through which they would look at arge screen


    and navigate through virtual markers in a designated space, avoiding the positions of these points


    without any physical reference.


    Reportedly, this was a staple in stunt pilot assessments, yet


    unprecedented for civilian flights, at least not in domestic aviation schools.


    This was only the first part. Once today’s second assessment concluded, therge screen visible to


    all would disy the nationality and names of the rated pilots in real-time.


    Sess or failure hinged on this single attempt.


    But when the officials announced the requirements and the exnation, nearly ny percent of the


    pilots’ morale crumbled.


    Most had never encountered this type of assessment, leaving just ten percent somewhat confident,


    a small fraction resigned to their fate, and another few already with their heads in the clouds.


    Take Yu Lulei, for example.


    She finally understood the adage that there will always be someone


    better.


    Once the top pilot at Pine Airlines, despite her youth, her skills were outstanding.


    But she felt like a frog in a well, only realizing the extent of the world after encountering Madison,


    and learning that above Pine Airlines was Mukino Airlines, and above that, National Airlines.


    And beyond National, the international hotshots.


    Observing the foreign pilots who, though just as baffled, prepared to enter the arena with a calm


    determination to withstand immense pressure and strive for perfection, Yu Lulei felt humbled.


    Arrogance and pride vanished in an instant.


    “Captain Yu, are you nervous?” the Pine Airlines team leader asked her cautiously.


    Yu Lulei slowly shook her head, a mix of dejection and confusion crossing her face.


    With a burgeoning number of young and talented pilots, she wasing to terms with her own


    shorings.


    Now, it was her group’s turn to perform, lucky number thirteen just like yesterday, but this time,


    twenty groups were being assessed at


    once.


    The field was vast, and any activity too distant to see was disyed on the big screen via aerial


    footage.


    Indeed, the order of performance was partly a matter of luck and vital importance.


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    Those who drew the first slot had already resigned themselves to their fate,menting their poor


    fortune and looking forward to the


    next international rating assessment…


    Numerous nes across the field began to move, some to the left, some to the right, all in different


    patterns.


    It seemed the virtual markers provided were random and unique to each pilot.


    There was no special trick to this, relying solely on memory,putational ability, and pure skill.


    “Nervous?” Charlie asked her.


    Madison shook her head.


    If it was purely a test of skill, she had no worries.


    Sess was sess, failure was failure.


    If she couldn’t match others, she would observe and learn how they aplished their tasks,


    thereby enhancing her own skills, learning from the best, and aiming to stand shoulder to shoulder


    with them as soon as possible.


    Madison’s adaptable nature always gave her an excellent mindse duringpetitions.


    Not far away.


    Shihua nced at Madison and a cold smirk gradually appeared at the corner of her mouth.


    The current group of assessors was finishing up, and Madison was preparing for her turn.


    Just as she stood up, Old Gao patted her on the shoulder, “Madison, a moment, please.”


    She followed Old Gao to a back room.


    Inside, a male pilot stood up upon her entrance and bowed


    respectfully, “Captain Madison, hello.”


    Madison quickly gestured for him to stop, “No need for such formalities, we’re colleagues here.”


    The male pilot smiled sheepishly, “Captain Madison, you may not remember me, but I know you. I


    am… a pilot from Global Air.”


    Global…


    It was then Madison noticed the logo on his uniform, certainly that of Global Air.


    However, she didn’t let her distaste for Lucas extend to this man, “Is there something you need?”


    Old Gao seated Madison, and the male pilot, knowing her assessment was imminent, spoke rapidly,


    “Yesterday, I was on the hotel staircase making a call home. After hanging up, I didn’t rush back; I


    stopped in the smoking area for a cigarette. Because a window was open, the stairwell echoed, and


    I overheard someone talking on the phone.”


    The pilot paused, his fingers nervously pinching his knees, “I… heard Captain Shi mentioning you


    on the phone. It sounded like they were nning to sabotage your assessment today. I’m not sure


    what they’re going to do, but I had to warn you. Please be cautious, just in case.”


    Old Gao mmed the table, standing abruptly, “She’s causing trouble again?! I haven’t even settled


    the score forst time!”


    His outburst caught everyone off guard, startling both the pilot and Madison.


    But this wasn’t the time for such discussions. Madison said, “Our group’s assessment is about to


    begin. I’ll take note of this and keep an eye out for trouble. Thank you foring to tell me.”


    With Shihua now at Global Air, if she found out, given the ruthless


    nature of both her and Lucas, this man could be in danger.


    “It’s no trouble at all! Captain Madison, I should be going then,” said the pilot as he left.


    After his departure, Old Gao advised Madison, “I’ll speak with the


    coordinators right away to see if we can distance your assessment from Shi’s.”


    Since they were in the same group, they usually wouldn’t be too far apart.


    If Shihua nned to sabotage Madison, she would likely bribe someone from group 25 or 27.


    That way, it would be easier to disrupt Madison’s assessment


    process.


    On the other side of the seating area.


    Leck eyed a colleague who had stepped out twice, “We’re up soon, where did you go? Please take


    each assessment seriously.”


    The pilot dared not defy Leck and nodded obediently.


    Soon, the previous group finished their assessment and began to trickle back.


    Some shook their heads as they walked, othersined about the task at hand, and few wore


    smiles.


    The next group readied themselves, lining up to verify their


    information.


    Leck offered Madison a wish of good fortune once more, “Good luck.”


    Madison returned the smile, “Good luck to Captain Leck as well.” His smile beamed, “Certai