Chapter 100

**The Genius Archer's Streaming Season 1, Episode 100**

35. Reaction (2)

Whoooooosh──

A harsh sandstorm swept across the sandy plain. The dry wind made it seem impossible to find even a drop of water. It was a desolate wasteland where one might doubt if any life could survive.

Yet, this place once had a civilization.

The strange stone towers that rose here and there were evidence of that.

If this place hadn't been destroyed, it would have been a magnificent sight, one that tourists would line up to see.

However, all the maps used in Battle Royale are from after the destruction.

This place was used solely for the survival of players.

The ruins could collapse at any moment, and their cultural value had long been lost.

To the players, they were nothing more than cover.

Thud.

Almond was also hiding behind one of the stone towers, leaning against it.

He made no sound, as still as a mouse.

Almond, who had been standing quietly, closed his eyes for a moment and focused his senses.

After a short while.

A faint sound of footsteps reached his ear.

He turned around the ruins and simultaneously drew his bow.

However, in the direction he aimed, there was only a haze of sand.

-??? What are you trying to shoot?

-Can you see anything?

-It's hard to see with the sandstorm right now……

-Isn't it hard to shoot because of the wind?

He couldn't see anything, and the wind was strong.

Almond didn't respond.

He only took a deep breath.

His entire body was tense, but his eyes moved rapidly, searching for something.

He was trying to locate the source of the sound he had heard.

'There it is.'

In the midst of the harsh sandstorm, a faint shape could be seen moving.

It was so faint that it was hard to distinguish from the wind-blown cacti.

But every time the shape moved, the sound of footsteps could be heard.

Almond was certain that this was the source of the sound he had heard.

Almond held his breath and stopped moving.

His body was frozen, as if under a spell. Only his right hand moved, drawing the bowstring softly and quietly.

Twang.

The arrow flew through the sandstorm.

The faint shape fell.

Thud!

A kill log appeared.

The person behind the sandstorm was dead.

-Whoa, how did you kill something you can't see?

-What were you shooting at? It was a person, damn it! Hahaha

-Stop doubting! This is Almond!

-There's no one who still doubts Almond's skills!

-What, how many meters did you hit? Hahaha

-Whoa, hahaha

He hit the head of an enemy that was barely visible.

And he did it through the harsh wind.

It was almost a miraculous shot.

One viewer wondered if the arrow was affected by the wind.

The naturalness of the shot, without any difference from his usual shooting, sparked this curiosity.

"I aimed a bit to the left. The wind affects it."

-What, what do you think Almond is? Hahaha

-What's a little wind to Almond? He's an archer!

-Groan.

-Almond's accuracy is insane when he doesn't move.

Ding!

The sound of a voice message being cut off.

Juhyeok had instantly deflected the aggression.

-LOL

-OMG, paid ban, gg

-The sound was cut off in the middle. The manager is physically strong, hahaha

-Info: The manager is over 180 cm tall and has broad shoulders, making him physically strong.

-Indeed

The chat window was flooded with praise for the manager.

When Juhyeok smiled in satisfaction.

Creak──

Almond drew his bow again.

He seemed to have spotted someone else.

In the same posture, an arrow flew at the same angle.

Thud!

Another shape fell in the sandstorm.

But this time, no kill log appeared.

"Damn! What the hell!?"

The opponent shouted and looked around, then ran.

But another arrow flew from behind and pierced his skull.

As soon as he realized the opponent was wearing a helmet, Almond shot again.

He fell, and only his name remained in the kill log.

Almond hid behind the ruins again.

The sandstorm completely concealed his presence.

-Whoa! Sand assassination!

-Whoa! Sands! Assassin!

-Damn, the enemies are so pitiful, hahaha

-Cool…… so cool

The praise continued, thanks to another perfect shot. Almond smiled at the chat window.

Bang, bang!

Gunshots were heard from a distance.

It was a battle that had nothing to do with Almond. But Almond deliberately moved towards the sound of gunfire.

This match was about fan service. He intended to maximize his kill count.

-Forbes selected) The only man who moves towards the sound of gunfire in Battle Royale

-LOL, Juhmond is back

-If he becomes shy Juhmond, it's perfect, hahaha

-He must be broke, hahaha

Providing a spectacular show for the viewers, that's true fan service, isn't it?

Thud, thud, thud, thud……

The distant gunshots were now quite close.

It seemed that a large number of players were still fighting, as expected.

The blue zone was about to move.

Checking the map, the ruins were about to be outside the blue zone.

Thud, thud, thud, thud!

The gunfire became more intense. Everyone was getting anxious.

If they wasted time in these ruins, they would die from the toxic gas.

Faint shapes were seen rushing in.

'Are they coming this way?'

Almond checked the map again.

He was standing at their escape route.

Almond had to make a choice.

1. Since he was in a better position than others, he could move to the next blue zone first and safely.

2. Or block the path and shoot down everyone coming.

The choice was obviously 2.

Of course, this plan could easily turn into a "you die, I die" situation. It was very risky.

But as mentioned, Almond had already decided to play a slaughter game. He took his position and drew his bow.

Whoosh!

An arrow instantly flew and pierced an enemy's head.

A kill log appeared, and the enemy fell.

He didn't seem to have a helmet.

"What!?"

Someone shouted.

Almond could see his head turning around in the sandstorm.

The arrow immediately hit the turning head.

The shadow in the sandstorm collapsed like water.

Instead, a kill log appeared in Almond's view.

He was dead.

The next person who ran out.

Thud!

He also fell, pierced by Almond's arrow.

By this point, the players rushing in had noticed Almond's presence.

'There's a block.'

'Someone is blocking.'

'Damn, what a block.'

They aimed their guns while running.

Thud, thud, thud, thud!

Bullets ricocheted off the ruins.

Almond wasn't hit.

"Over there!"

"Don't block the entrance! Bastard!"

Almond's movement was seen, and the aim of the guns became more accurate.

More guns were aimed at the ruins where Almond was hiding.

Thud, thud, thud, thud!

The ruins in front of Almond shook violently.

'In the end, it's dangerous to block the entrance.'

That's why blocking the entrance was risky.

Those trying to escape naturally formed a team and shot at the one blocking the entrance.

Choosing to be everyone's enemy was a risky move.

-Why are so many people coming?

-There are almost 7 people, right?

-Oh, damn.

-Seven is nothing, damn it. Didn't he fight 20 to 1 before? Hahaha

-20 to 1 was a melee, this is with guns.

With 7 enemies shooting, the ruins couldn't hold.

Boom──

The ruins collapsed with a heavy thud.

Broken stones fell in all directions.

Thud!

Almond quickly rolled to the next ruins.

A rapid series of shots followed.

Twang! Twang!

Two arrows, like lightning, flew around the ruins.

Thud!

Thud!

The two arrows felled two enemies.

'Next.'

Almond's fingers held four arrows.

And he fired four shots in quick succession.

Twang!

The four arrows, as if flying at once, pierced the heads of the enemies.

Six out of seven enemies were instantly killed.

"Wh… What the…"

The last one was left with a dazed expression, mechanically pulling the trigger of an empty gun.

He seemed to be in shock.

It was as if the arrows were alive, turning and killing everyone running with him.

It was confusing.

Thud!

An arrow inevitably pierced his head, and the confusion disappeared.

Whoooooosh──

The sandstorm blew across the desolate desert.

All traces of human presence were erased.

No one had passed behind Almond.

-He's insane, hahaha

-Whoa, so cool

-Is this a Western Bowman?

-I thought it was a Western movie

-Mom! Almond! Mom! Almond! Mom! Almond!

The chat window had a very positive reaction.

He had perfectly executed a risky play.

Bam~!

A trumpet sound and a high-value donation came in.

Great risk brings great return.

This is the return Almond receives.

The cheers and donations from the viewers!

Almond felt a thrilling sensation.

'Good.'

This is why he streams.

-Whoa, the donations are insane today, hahaha

-It's a Diamond promotion match, so it's natural

-Kya

-How much will it be if he clears the Diamond promotion mission?

-LOL

"Thank you, GajiBokum, UengBueng, and ChaAmSaeae!"

After expressing his gratitude.

Almond ran to the next blue zone.

His performance continued to be impressive.

He cleanly headshot every enemy he encountered.

Even enemies in moving vehicles were almost four or five.

From the perspective of the enemies, they were suddenly killed by arrows piercing through the windows while driving.

"What the hell!?"

"Ugh!"

"Choke!"

Most players couldn't even react to Almond's curve shots.

Even with helmets, they were stunned by the consecutive arrows and died.

This wasn't because they were stupid Iron players.

Each of them was a player close to Diamond, capable of massacres in Bronze.

Yet, they couldn't handle Almond's fully unleashed skills.

Almond achieved 33 kills.

Who would think this was a Diamond promotion match?

At 33 kills, there were 10 players left in the Battle Royale field.

The blue zone was so small that all 10 players could feel each other's presence and were on guard.

Despite the tense situation, Almond's chat window was festive.

-ccc

-Whoa

-Shout! Diamond! Shout! Diamond! Shout! Diamond! Shout! Diamond!

-ccc Diamond!

-33 kills, damn, hahaha

-Diamond queue, 33 kills, damn!

-Whoa, he really did it

-Electromagnetic interference, damn, hahaha

-Wow

-Diamond? What's that? Almond knows! Diamond? What's that? Almond knows! Diamond? What's that? Almond knows!

-Almond! I'll give you my daughter! Almond! I'll give you my daughter! Almond! I'll give you my daughter!

At this point, with 10 players left.

Almond's Diamond promotion was almost certain.

The general rule is that one first place and one rank defense is enough for promotion.

Since he got first place in the previous match, finishing in the top ten this time would be sufficient.

Then Almond spoke.

"Alright. I'll react to the 700,000 won I received earlier and today's donations all at once!"

Thud.

He aimed his bow forward.

-???

-Suddenly?

-You can't be serious, hahaha

-What kind of reaction?

"What kind of reaction do you think I'll do?"

-What, a wild reaction in a promotion match?!

-You're insane, stop it, hahaha

-But why not shoot up?