What had really made Yu Yeong strive to get better and stronger, was his strong desire to catch up to Jun. On top of that was also an iron will, which allowed him to push his body further than anyone would have thought possible. Becoming a quitter and a coward was out of the question, so Yu Yeong only looked forward, ignoring anything that could deter him from his chosen path.
But because he didn't like to brag, very few people knew just how much work he had put into honing his archery skills. If it weren't for his father's men gossipping while drunk, people would probably never hear about just how good he really was.
As soon as the event was declared open, King Sejo appeared first, followed by his hoard of eunuchs, maids and guards. After the King came the high-level ministers, who were followed closely by the middle-level officials. Everyone else was scattered wherever they could find an open space, craning their necks to see the show.
