Chapter 151
Chapter 151
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 151
Chapter Title: Black Tortoise Gold Bow Division
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Screeech!
The sharp sound of air being torn ripped through the forest.
A wide clearing a short distance from Black Tortoise Hall.
There, members of the Golden Arrow Guild were conducting archery training.
'It's the Black Tortoise Gold Bow Division now.'
Shin Yu-hyun chuckled softly as he gazed at the training field.
Once the Golden Arrow Guild had officially joined Black Tortoise Hall under his command, their name had changed to Black Tortoise Gold Bow Division.
This signified that the Golden Arrow Guild had become a subordinate unit of Black Tortoise Hall, led by Shin Yu-hyun.
And they'd even built a dedicated space for the bow division members to train.
The outdoor training grounds used by the Black Tortoise Sword Division were too dangerous for archery practice.
That's when Shin Yu-hyun spotted someone resting near the entrance to the field.
It was Kim Sung-hoon, captain of the Gold Bow Division.
"Taking a break?"
"Ah, Hall Leader! You've come."
Kim Sung-hoon greeted him warmly at Shin Yu-hyun's arrival.
"Morning training just wrapped up, so we're resting for a bit."
"Rest is important too. How's the archery range treating you?"
"Better than we could have dreamed."
Kim Sung-hoon smiled as he looked out over the expansive field before them.
Back in their Golden Arrow Guild days, they never could have imagined having their own dedicated archery range.
As superhumans whose main weapon was the bow, places where they could unleash skills alongside shooting were few and far between.
Yet here they were, with a massive outdoor range all to themselves.
"Glad to hear it. Everyone else settling in okay?"
"Yes, sir. They're thrilled beyond words."
Kim Sung-hoon grinned as he spoke.
Ever since joining Black Tortoise Hall, he and the Gold Bow Division members had felt truly alive.
They could finally shoot freely, pouring mana and skills into every arrow.
For archers like them, the freedom to unleash at will brought an immense sense of liberation.
Their skills had sharpened as a result.
"Good to know."
Shin Yu-hyun let out a soft chuckle.
Their happiness lifted his spirits too.
"Want to say hi to the team?"
"Sure."
Shin Yu-hyun nodded and stepped into the range alongside Kim Sung-hoon.
The clearing was wide open to the sky.
Targets rose and fell automatically at 100 meters, 200 meters, and 250 meters.
'My choice was spot on.'
Kim Sung-hoon smiled inwardly as he walked with Shin Yu-hyun toward his subordinates.
Originally, Golden Arrow Guild and Shin Yu-hyun had been mere contract allies.
But as former guild master, he'd become captain of Black Tortoise Gold Bow Division, pledging full loyalty to Shin Yu-hyun.
He'd bury his bones in Black Tortoise Hall.
The same went for vice captain Lee Ho-seong and the rest of the guild.
And their decision had paid off.
With Black Tortoise Hall's support, their gear had upgraded, and now they had this outdoor range.
But that wasn't all.
'To think just a few months ago, he couldn't even open his energy channels.'
Kim Sung-hoon gazed at Shin Yu-hyun's back with wonder.
He had eyes and ears of his own.
Staying in Black Tortoise Hall, they'd learned exactly who Shin Yu-hyun was.
Naturally befriending the others there had opened up a wealth of stories.
Tales of Shin Yu-hyun were a nonstop parade of jaw-dropping feats.
Especially those not widely known outside Heaven-Splitting Sword Clan.
And it didn't stop there.
Around the time they joined, the Red Tower—famous for fire magic—and Nam Yeon-a, Namdu Group's artifact genius, had signed on too.
'There were rumors Namdu Group was backing the Hall Leader.'
Whether thanks to that or not, research labs for Red Tower and Nam Yeon-a were under construction in Black Tortoise Hall. Even the Gold Bow Division's building.
"Far-medium, far-medium, medium-far-medium."
As they approached the Gold Bow members, a faint murmur like a chant drifted over.
Shin Yu-hyun couldn't help but chuckle. It was the sequence for near, mid, and far targets popping up.
Creeeak.
Once inside, Shin Yu-hyun paused behind the closest member.
'Lee Si-hyun, if I remember right?'
Before Choi Jin-seong joined Gold Bow Division, this guy in his late twenties had been the baby of the group.
He was aiming at a mid-range target.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Five arrows loosed in the blink of an eye.
Lee Si-hyun's rapid-fire skill.
His hands blurred, drawing arrows from the quiver on his back and firing them off.
Thud-thud-thud!
So fast it looked like all five hit the bullseye of the farthest target simultaneously.
Crack!
Infused with mana, the arrows shattered the target beyond repair.
'Impressive.'
Shin Yu-hyun nodded with a satisfied smile.
Nailing the 250-meter target dead center.
Lee Si-hyun alone proved they were elite archers.
"Far-medium."
Then, a quiet mutter from beside him.
'Lee Dong-seok?'
A man in his early thirties next to Lee Si-hyun.
Shin Yu-hyun remembered him well.
Slightly gaunt build, with a sharp scar across his face.
And now, he was nocking three arrows at once.
Shoo-shoo-shoo!
Three arrows launched high into the sky.
Flying in completely different directions from the targets.
But...
Swoosh!
Incredibly, all three veered sharply, drifting like pros.
Thud-thud-thud!
Each one struck true: 100m, 200m, 250m.
'Guided arrows, huh?'
Lee Si-hyun's rapid fire was one thing, but Lee Dong-seok's guidance bordered on artistry.
They weren't the only ones.
Every Gold Bow member wielded unique talents.
And the most devastating? Naturally, captain Kim Sung-hoon with his explosive arrows, and vice captain Lee Ho-seong with illusory arrows as real as the day is long.
'Worth every bit.'
Shin Yu-hyun smiled inwardly, satisfied.
In his past life, he'd heard how Golden Arrow pushed a Getia member to the brink.
Recruiting them had been the right call. In five years, they'd only get stronger.
However...
Boom!
Dirt erupted from the ground at the front of the range in a explosion.
An arrow meant for the nearest 100m target had veered wildly, embedding in the earth and detonating.
'Still no control, I see.'
Shin Yu-hyun chuckled.
He knew exactly who'd fired it.
Choi Jin-seong, none other.
"It just won't hit..."
Choi Jin-seong looked ready to cry.
The others' skills left even him in awe.
With their arsenal of abilities.
But what he envied most was their accuracy.
Even without skills, their base archery was flawless. Pinpoint precision every time.
That's why he coveted Lee Dong-seok's guided arrows most.
100% hit rate, no matter the angle.
But Shin Yu-hyun just watched the dejected Choi Jin-seong with a smile.
'He'll be the standout here soon enough.'
Choi Jin-seong's unique trait, Magic Bullet Shooter, would eclipse them all.
Provided he got his hands on the right weapon.
"Everyone's training hard, I see."
"Hall Leader!"
The Gold Bow members, bows drawn and eyes locked on targets, whipped around in surprise at the voice behind them.
They hadn't expected him.
"Hall Leader's here!"
"Greetings, sir!"
They greeted Shin Yu-hyun one after another.
He exchanged hellos and chatted briefly.
Having already sworn loyalty, they showed utmost respect.
They knew what he'd achieved since opening his channels mere months ago.
"Hall Leader. Long time."
Choi Jin-seong managed an awkward smile. He'd just botched his shot in front of the boss.
"Still no talent for the bow, I see."
"Yes, sir..."
His face fell, voice shrinking.
'He's disappointed.'
He figured Shin Yu-hyun was let down by the failure.
Of course, he wanted to shine like the others.
But as the Hall Leader said, he had no gift for archery. Training just led to more misses.
"But what about a gun?"
"Pardon?"
Choi Jin-seong's head snapped up in shock.
Shin Yu-hyun grinned at him.
"Got word from Elder Kim Sang-cheol this morning. The PGM Hecate III is finished."
"W-Wait, you mean...?"
"Yeah. It'll be here soon."
Choi Jin-seong's eyes widened.
He'd begged the blacksmith elder for a custom weapon.
And now it was done.
Joy surged, mingled with nerves.
"B-But... will it really boost my accuracy?"
"You'll see once you hold it."
Shin Yu-hyun just smiled at his worry.
The other Gold Bow members, overhearing, shot envious glances.
'The maknae gets his custom weapon already?'
'Before us seniors?'
With Shin Yu-hyun right there, they kept it inside, but their eyes screamed it.
Custom weapons were every superhuman's dream.
"No need to envy. We'll craft bows tailored to each of your traits."
"Hall Leader! Thank you!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Cheers erupted.
They still used their old Golden Arrow bows—decent, but nothing special.
Custom gear from them? A game-changer.
'The elder can handle it.'
Shin Yu-hyun smiled to himself.
He'd made Hecate III for Choi Jin-seong; the rest would follow.
"Hall Leader! We're here!"
Nam Yeon-a's bright voice rang from the entrance.
All eyes turned.
"Master!"
Dia, clutching Nam Yeon-a's hand, shouted gleefully.
Behind them: Shin Yu-hyun's secretary I-sia and the long-missed Kim Sang-cheol.
"Elder, you've arrived?"
"It's been a while, lad."
Shin Yu-hyun greeted the group.
His gaze fell on the sleek black rectangular case Kim Sang-cheol carried.
It looked premium.
"Is that it?"
"Yup."
Kim Sang-cheol nodded proudly.
"This one's my masterpiece. Best work of my life."
"Impressive. Well done."
Shin Yu-hyun smiled, accepting the case.
He approached Choi Jin-seong and held it out.
"This is from me."