Chapter 1008

Ryan worried that Eloise's nine-point shot had been pure luck, so he tested her again. Just as he'd anticipated, most of her shots scored seven or eight points. Consequently, he offered her additional guidance, explaining more about aiming and firing. Afterward, they proceeded to the next phase—preparing the arrows for the next day. Together, they crafted five arrows. Four of them were made thicker and slightly bent—a serious disadvantage for a skilled archer, as it could severely impact accuracy. However, the fifth arrow was flawlessly made, and Eloise kept that for herself. Ryan then fitted the old arrowheads onto the freshly carved arrows, completing their preparations. With a burst of enthusiasm, he picked up the five arrows. "Let's test them now and see how they shoot!" "Sure!" Eloise readily agreed, willing to follow his lead. Ryan handed her one of the thick arrows. She could feel its subtle bend as she positioned herself at the line. When she released the arrow, it hit th