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Seeing Yves King and Nathan slightly turn toward the barricade, everyone's hearts filled with anticipation, and led by Hudson Jackiet, many gathered around, not wanting to miss a showdown between masters.
With both men ready, Hector Gordon raised the starting pistol and shouted, "Begin."
At the sound of the starting pistol, Nathan took the lead, sand scattering under his sprinting feet. Covering three steps in two, he took a light leap, jumping over the sandbag barricade first. As he landed, he rolled, drawing his pistol in the same motion. Assuming the target was triggered to rise suddenly, a template of a masked gunman appeared; Nathan shot him in the forehead before the template could stabilize.
