Chapter 15 of "The Genius Archer's Streaming Season 1"

6. Perfect Shot (3)

The Kingdom Age game allowed duo play.

However, there wasn't much of a significant advantage to duo play.

In fact, many people complained that the difficulty increased, making it inconvenient.

Thus, duo play was purely for fun.

It was designed to fulfill the romantic notion of working together to take down enemies as mercenaries.

It was said that when the DLC came out, a five-person team play mode for mercenaries would also be available, which was quite an anticipated feature.

"Alright, I've entered to match Almond's progress. So, I'm here to help."

- They call it a bus passenger, but it's not like that.

- Hahaha, not a bus passenger, but a self-harm extortion insurance fraudster.

- Hahaha, a self-harm extortion gang.

- Extortion jelly.

Dotorimuk, a skilled comprehensive game streamer, was not even treated as a passenger in front of Almond.

Most of the viewers had come after watching the joint broadcast teaser video released by Dotorimuk.

That video was essentially a mad movie featuring Almond.

- I came to watch the video, and it was really impressive.

- I can't believe it's a real person.

- That's not optimized. Damn.

- The only person who seems like they can really succeed in the bow challenge.

Dotorimuk had quit the bow challenge after three episodes, so everyone couldn't help but treat him as a passenger.

"Hey, I'm not going to use a bow and will tank from the front. Damn it."

After mumbling for a moment, Dotorimuk began to explain briefly to Almond.

"Almond, I'll tell you the conditions for a Perfect Shot."

"Okay."

Dotorimuk pointed to the center of his forehead.

"This damn game has a scoring system for the same vital points, like an archery target. If the vital point is a circular area, there are smaller circles within it."

- Here we go again.

- The legendary start.

- Hahaha, how many times have we heard this?

- Oh.

The chat window filled with protests, but he ignored them and continued his explanation.

"So, the first condition is to hit the exact center."

"Understood."

"This is where it gets hellish. But there's one more thing. This judgment only appears on the first try."

"Oh, I see."

Dotorimuk explained it like a terrifying horror movie, but Almond remained calm.

- Oh, yes.

- Oh, really?

- Oh... yes.

- Hahaha

- ??? : Is that difficult?

The chat messages mocked Dotorimuk's embarrassed face.

'He always achieves Perfect Shots. These conditions shouldn't surprise him.'

This was the reaction Dotorimuk had expected and wanted.

'If he does well, a really good character will appear.'

He believed that there was a character synergy in Almond's attitude, tone, and abilities.

Someone who could achieve great success if given the spotlight.

'Is that why he already has such a manager?'

He thought of Kim Joo-hyuk, a manager with an impressive track record.

Puck.

At that moment, someone hit the back of his head.

"Newbie, stop daydreaming."

It was the platoon leader, Roman.

Ah, the game had started.

- Hahaha

- Roman on

- Haha

- Wow! Stream!

Roman's fierce eyes made Dotorimuk's heart chill.

"Don't just stand there staring."

"Ah, I understand."

Puck.

He hit Dotorimuk on the shoulder again and stood in front of the other soldiers.

"I'll explain today's mission."

After successfully eliminating the bandits, Almond had moved on to a new mission.

"Lady Emilia has given us another mission because our previous operation was successful."

The plot development was that Emilia, who had been protected, had given them another mission.

"There's a rumor that a goblin den has been discovered in this area, causing the farmers to suffer."

Now, it was a battle against monsters, not humans.

"We will find it and eliminate all the goblins. It's a good deed. Work hard and show results. Like Almond. Got it?"

"Yes!"

A cut scene showed the carriage moving, and Dotorimuk marveled.

"Wow, Roman, isn't that kid going too far?"

He was impressed.

- Almond is praising, but Dotorimuk is getting a shoulder tap. Hahaha

- The difference in attitude is huge. Haha

- Haha

- So funny. Haha

The carriage arrived at the goblin den. It was evening.

Some mercenaries held torches to light the way, and Roman led from the front.

"Move in quietly."

Swoosh.

Following Roman's orders, the elite soldiers crouched low.

Naturally, Dotorimuk and Almond were included.

"Let's go~!"

Dotorimuk moved forward while delivering a broadcast line, but.

Puck!

He was hit by Roman again.

"Quietly."

"Sorry."

"Don't even answer. Before I split you in half."

"..."

- Hahaha

- Ahahaha

- I'm going crazy. He's definitely a broadcast genius. Haha

- Roman seems like a broadcast genius too. Haha

Roman, now a broadcast genius, pointed at Almond and whispered.

"Almond, lead the way and show this new guy what a surprise attack is."

Almond nodded and moved to the front.

He crawled to the entrance of the goblin den without making a sound.

'Movement is much easier.'

Almond could clearly feel the improved game environment due to optimization.

The slight discomfort he used to feel while moving had disappeared.

He felt that he couldn't go back to the pre-optimized version.

'They're goblins.'

A few goblins on guard were spotted.

Creak...

He crouched low and drew his bow.

Although it was a new stance, the arrow settled perfectly in the middle of his lips, and the hold was flawless.

As his steady right hand released the bowstring,

Whoosh!

A goblin fell with the sound of the arrow splitting the air.

- Wow!

- Incredible...

- Amazing.

- His shooting is on a different level?

There was a significant difference between watching a video and live streaming.

Moreover, Dotorimuk was watching the scene right next to him.

"..."

He let out a gasp.

Fortunately, Roman didn't notice this time.

'He's not kidding.'

Dotorimuk, with his keen eyes, could tell.

'He seems to have improved even more.'

Sanghyun's shooting was much lighter than before.

He was curious how this was possible, but it was definitely lighter.

'He's even adjusting the sound of the bowstring to fit the surprise attack.'

Almond, who used to always draw the bow fully, was now optimized for a hunting bow.

Whoosh...

Whizz...

He was shooting with just the right amount of force, without making a loud noise.

Whoosh!

With each whistling sound, a goblin fell, and eventually, all the guards were eliminated.

"Excellent, Almond."

"Wow..."

"That's Almond senior..."

Not only Roman, but the other mercenaries also looked at Almond with admiration.

Dotorimuk couldn't help but clap.

"Guys, did you see that? He's insane. That's a Perfect Shot. It's different from just a one-shot kill."

The first stage, which the entire mercenary group should have worked together to clear, was completed by Almond alone.

- Is this how it's supposed to progress?

- No, it's a bloodbath. Haha

- His sniping is also amazing.

- But I'm not sure if it's a Perfect Shot. Haha

- It's just a headshot.

"Light a fire and send smoke inside."

Now, the mercenaries started to burn smoke at the entrance of the cave, blocking it with branches.

The acrid smoke filled the cave, suffocating everyone inside.

If there were only ordinary goblins inside, they would panic, bump into each other, and be wiped out.

However, if there was a boss leading them, it would be different.

"Kiaaaaaa!"

A blood-red light emerged from the smoke.

[Champion Goblin]

A goblin as large as an orc, wearing a mask and wielding twin swords.

"Kiaaaaaa!"

"Mutant...?!"

Even Roman was surprised by the massive goblin.

The goblin pointed at the mercenaries and issued orders.

One by one, goblins emerged from the smoke, and soon dozens of them charged with red eyes.

"Shield soldiers!!!"

Roman shouted, and Dotorimuk stepped forward with his shield.

Creak...

'Vital point center. First try.'

Sanghyun recalled Dotorimuk's words and aimed at the Champion Goblin.

- Will it really be a Perfect Shot?

- Now I get it. It's only distinguishable by the boss.

- Oh, he's aiming at the boss right away?

- Amazing. Haha

At that moment,

Sanghyun hesitated.

'Huh?'

Creak...

He released the taut bowstring.

'What's with that mask?'

The center of the forehead, which he always aimed for, was covered by a metal mask.

A mask that an arrow couldn't penetrate.

- What's going on? Why did he stop?

- Dd, is he nervous because it only works on the first try?

- Is Almond human too?

Since it was only possible on the first try, he couldn't test if the arrow could penetrate the mask.

After a moment of thought, Sanghyun aimed at the sky.

- Up there?!

- Is someone sponsoring 100,000 won? That's a 100,000 won reaction!

- Haha, what is this, really?

- Suddenly trolling?

Sanghyun closed his eyes and sensed the wind on his skin.

Whoosh...

A moment of silence passed.

Whoosh!!!

With a distinctly different sound of the bowstring, the arrow flew into the sky.