Chapter 51: Hitting the Bullseye Blindfolded

After finishing the first round of arrows, William didn't feel tired. For the next round, he decided to show off a bit. For the last three targets, he planned to shoot two arrows first and then shoot the last one blindfolded. His current mental scanning range couldn't cover such a long distance yet.

A few days ago, he could scan 20-30 meters, and now it was about 40 meters. So, he could only shoot two arrows to get a feel for it and then shoot the last one blindfolded. He was confident he could hit the target blindfolded but couldn't guarantee hitting the bullseye every time at 70 meters.

Chatting and laughing with Wilson and Harry, who stood not far from him, the two princes, well-versed in grabbing the camera's attention, were thrilled when William completed the first 15 arrows.

As soon as William put down his bow, Harry ran over and hugged him, shouting excitedly as if he were the one shooting the arrows.

William didn't mind this kind of mutual fame-boosting. He didn't dislike gaining fame now; it wasn't entirely a bad thing. Fame could prevent not just small-time troublemakers but also make influential people think twice before messing with him. Buying Chelsea's football team brought Abramovich worldwide fame, making potential adversaries cautious. Fame was bought with money; without spending millions on Chelsea and its players, who would know Abramovich?

Fame couldn't ward off small-minded people but could deter those mindful of their reputation. It could prevent some troubles and allow him to enjoy life openly without living like a hidden criminal. William didn't want to be a villain or destroy the world. He wanted to enjoy life openly.

Hugging Prince Wilson, the three of them laughed and chatted in the center of the field. The camera flashed continuously, capturing their close relationship and broadcasting it to households across England. People were pleasantly surprised and pleased to see the princes getting along so well with William, a genius from England.

For parents, the ideal scenario was for their children to befriend smart and sensible peers like William. After a few minutes of playful banter, William, prompted by BBC staff, high-fived the two princes and returned to the archery range.

William checked the arrows returned by the staff and, finding no issues, drew his bow, took a stance, and shot an arrow straight into the bullseye. The crowd erupted in cheers. The English hadn't seen such a martial arts-style archery stance before.

In the studio, the hosts and guests shouted, "That's impossible!"

After drawing his second arrow, William turned to look at the audience, then suddenly released the arrow, which hit the bullseye. The audience only realized he had shot while looking at them when the screen showed two arrows in the target.

This shot seemed even more unbelievable and unscientific than the first. The BBC staff were grinning from ear to ear; today's viewership might surpass their prime-time shows. Renting an archery range was a small price to pay for the fame William brought them.

When William performed a "backward moon shot" for his third arrow, the audience applauded, but the excitement had waned compared to the second arrow. To them, the third arrow wasn't as impressive as the first.

Only experts knew that this shot was practical, used in ancient times to shoot at pursuers while on horseback.

At the second target, William drew three arrows, held them in his hand, and shot them rapidly, forming a triangle in the bullseye. The audience erupted again, recognizing this legendary skill.

The cheers almost blew the roof off. Some female spectators were so excited they nearly fainted. If not for security, some girls might have rushed onto the field.

Police officers called for backup over their radios, and the scene became chaotic. William had to pause at the staff's signal.

Taking the staff's megaphone, William urged everyone to stay calm, not wanting anyone to get hurt and turn a good thing into a bad one. More police arrived and restored order.

A girl, nearly dragged out by police, cried loudly. William intervened, protecting her and negotiating with the police. The girl promised not to cause further trouble, and the police relented.

William hugged the girl and escorted her back to her seat. The audience applauded William's behavior, shouting, "Well done, William!"

William waved to the audience, shouting thanks. After about ten minutes, the scene finally calmed down.

William reassured Wilson and Harry with high-fives and waved to the concerned Diana Rigg, smiling and nodding.

The camera turned to Diana Rigg, and the girls watching at home cursed her, not wanting William to have a girlfriend. The male viewers, seeing the tall, blonde, sweet-faced Diana Rigg, envied William, wishing she were their girlfriend.

The earlier chaos had taken too long, and the 40-minute live broadcast was already over. However, BBC's on-site director didn't urge William to hurry; they had received calls from the studio, knowing the ratings were high. They wanted more live coverage.

The director even asked if William wanted to rest. William checked his watch; it was nearly 5:00. Any later, and he would miss Prince Charles' dinner. He didn't want to keep them waiting.

William shook his head, "No, I'm in good shape now. It took too long already; let's finish up to avoid more incidents."

"Alright, it's up to you, William," said the on-site director.

William took his bow and signaled to the audience that he was starting again, and they fell silent.

Receiving a blindfold from Diana Rigg, William placed it on his head, indicating he would shoot blindfolded.

Under the audience's expectant gaze, William shot two arrows, then lowered the blindfold, drew his bow, took a deep breath, and released the arrow, hitting the target with a thud.

Removing the blindfold, William saw the arrow hit the 8-ring. The audience still applauded, impressed that he hit the target blindfolded, let alone the 8-ring.

William shook his head, knowing the shot wouldn't hit the bullseye as he released it.

Smiling and waving at the audience, he indicated for them to quiet down and returned to the shooting area. Two more arrows hit the bullseye, and the crowd fell silent as William lowered the blindfold again.

The arrow flew with a swoosh and hit the bullseye with a thud. The audience erupted in applause and cheers.

William knew from the applause that he had hit the bullseye. He saw three arrows in the bullseye on the big screen.

Elated, William waved to the audience, who responded with louder applause. They couldn't believe he had hit the bullseye blindfolded, breaking multiple records today.

With only one target left, William, after interacting with the audience for a few minutes, stood at the shooting area. The audience quieted, eager to see how he would finish.

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