With the competition concluded, the results were announced.
First place: Renji Sakamoto, a disciplined archer with refined technique.
Second place: Hikari Nakamura, unmatched in strength but lacking control.
Third place: Daichi Fujimura, a balanced competitor with impressive adaptability.
With the tournament over, the final event began—the Judges' Exhibition Round.
The first three judges, Masaru Takeda, Kenji Arai, and Ryota Shinoda, were seasoned archers. Each delivered a flawless bullseye, showcasing their refined skills.
Then came Hikawa.
He took his stance, released his arrow, and executed a near-impossible feat—his arrow not only struck the center but bounced back into his hand. The crowd erupted in cheers.
Finally, it was So Jin's turn.
The spectators, unaware of his identity, began whispering.
"Who is this guy?"
"Never seen him before."
"Just some businessman trying to show off."
Ignoring the murmurs, So Jin took his position. He gripped his bow, pulling back the arrow with such force that his muscles flexed, and his shirt tore apart. His sweat evaporated instantly from the sheer energy radiating from him, creating a faint mist.
Then—he released.
BOOM!
The arrow tore through the target, but it didn't stop there. It pierced through a reinforced concrete wall, leaving behind a 30 cm-wide hole.
Silence.
Absolute silence.
The entire arena froze. Judges, competitors, and spectators alike stared in disbelief. Even Hikawa, a master in his own right, was stunned.
So Jin exhaled, his muscles relaxing. The sheer strain had been too much—the bow crumbled into pieces in his hands.
Hikawa, still in shock, removed his jacket and handed it to him. "Here, wear this."
So Jin accepted it, nodding. "Thanks. This was fun." With that, he left the arena.
But the chaos he left behind was only beginning.
The judges collapsed to the ground, murmuring, "Such strength… is he even human?"
News reporters swarmed into the arena, eager to cover the phenomenon. The event became so famous that it dominated headlines for ten days straight.
Yet, by some miracle, no one had managed to capture a photo of So Jin. Had they done so, his quiet life would have been impossible.
As the world raged on about his impossible feat, So Jin simply returned to his hotel, unfazed.
But deep down, he knew.
This was just the beginning.
....to be continued....