William stood in the shooting zone for the final target. This time, he didn't cover his eyes with a blindfold.
Standing in the shooting zone with his eyes closed, he emptied his mind. The audience didn't urge William; they were curious about how he would shoot his last three arrows.
After standing quietly for two minutes, William suddenly drew his bow and quickly shot an arrow. This arrow was nothing special compared to William's previous ones, but just as the audience began to wonder, William quickly drew another arrow and shot it.
The audience heard a loud thud and quickly looked at the big screen. They saw only one arrow lodged halfway into the target. The high-speed camera replayed the second arrow in slow motion on the big screen. In the slow-motion replay, the second arrow struck the tail of the first arrow, with such force that the first arrow was pushed through the target, leaving the second arrow in its place.
Before the audience could react, William shot the third arrow. The same thing happened: the third arrow hit the tail of the second arrow, which then pierced through the target.
After finishing, William looked at the big screen and raised his hands high, shouting loudly. He was excited, as he had managed to achieve a legendary archery skill that had only been heard of in legends.
William happily patted Harry, who had rushed over, on the shoulder and high-fived Wilson. The two princes were now completely convinced of William's prowess, believing him to be the world's best archer.
Diana Rigg, holding a microphone and accompanied by a cameraman, ran towards William.
"William, how do you feel right now? How did you train yourself?" Diana Rigg asked excitedly. She was trembling with excitement, knowing she was about to become famous thanks to William. She was immensely grateful for having dared to approach him a few days ago. The rewards were beyond her expectations, as tomorrow's newspapers and TV broadcasts would undoubtedly mention her alongside William.
Confident in her appearance, Diana knew she just needed an opportunity, and it had arrived. She wouldn't let go of William, hoping perhaps even to marry him one day.
"Excited and grateful. I have to thank my grandfather, Henry, in heaven. He taught me everything. I also thank my mother and grandmother. I love them. Mom, I love you," William said, pointing to the sky. "Henry, did you see that? I've mastered what you taught me, and even improved upon it. Don't worry, I'll take good care of Mom."
William shed a few fake tears, though it was all an act. He was merely finding an excuse for his extraordinary skills. Those who knew his background understood that Henry had access to knowledge beyond the ordinary, and William's talents were a result of rigorous training and his own high aptitude.
"As for my training methods, sorry, Diana, it's mostly about talent. I showed a natural talent for shooting from a very young age, which surprised my grandfather. He started training me when I was seven, and today is the result of over a decade of hard work," William said, making up the story.
"Well, talent is important, but can you tell us about your training methods? The audience is surely curious," Diana Rigg asked, voicing the audience's thoughts. The live host also loudly expressed agreement.
William thought for a moment and said, "My training isn't much different from current methods, with some special techniques passed down in the Devonshire family for centuries. Unfortunately, I can't share those. These family secrets will only be taught to my children. In this peaceful era, such skills are not needed; archery has long been replaced by firearms. At most, these skills are used in sports."
Diana Rigg, hearing William mention sports, quickly asked, "William, have you ever thought about representing England in the Olympics? I think if you participated, you'd definitely win a gold medal. Do you all agree?" she asked the audience.
"Yeah, if William competes in archery, he won't even need to use his full strength to win gold."
"That's right."
"Diana Rigg, you're absolutely right."
"We haven't won a men's archery gold medal, have we?" one audience member asked uncertainly.
"Not sure, but I know that William Devonshire will dominate archery in the future. No one in the world can match him," another said.
Diana Rigg, seeing the audience's unanimous support, smiled at William. "So, William, everyone supports you participating in the Olympics. You can't let down all the people of England."
William thought about it and saw no harm in participating. Winning a gold medal could be a great lesson for his future children, telling them, "Look, your dad is rich, an Olympic champion, skilled in combat and hidden weapons. I'm just asking you to master one of my skills. What's there to complain about?"
Thinking it over, William nodded to Diana Rigg. "I'd be honored to participate in the Olympics. I'm just not sure if I'm eligible. That depends on the Olympic Committee."
Diana Rigg laughed, "William, you don't need to worry. I don't think anyone in the English Olympic Committee would dare reject you. The citizens wouldn't stand for it."
"That's right," "Absolutely," "If they dared, we'd kick them out. We don't want idiots leading our athletes," the crowd agreed.
William smiled and waved to the audience, thanking them.
Diana Rigg winked at William. "See, William? I was right. The whole of England supports you."
"Alright, it would be my honor to compete in the Olympics. I'll do my best to win the gold. Thank you all for your support," William said, looking at his watch. It was already 5:30, so he had to bid farewell to Diana Rigg.
William, Wilson, and Harry, escorted by bodyguards and staff, struggled through the crowd to the parking lot.
During this time, William declined all interview requests from newspapers, stating that he didn't have the time now but would consider it later.
The group left the Olympic venue in three cars, heading towards Kensington.
That evening, William once again dominated English newspapers and television. All of England was abuzz with his afternoon feat. Those who saw it were in disbelief, marveling at how archery, an ancient skill, could still be performed so spectacularly. As a result, the number of people learning archery in England skyrocketed.
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