The Afua Tribe was particularly focused on this match, and all the participating players seemed highly skilled.
Their sharp gazes radiated intense passion and fierce competitive spirit for the tops.
At Sang-woong’s signal, the match began, and the Afua players skillfully threw their tops, wrapped tightly in their whips.
The tops, released from the whips, landed precisely on the rock and began spinning furiously.
Whack! Whack!
Each time a whip struck a top, it spun with even greater ferocity, charging toward its opponent.
“Huaaaa!”
One Afua player finally launched a full-on attack.
His top, struck precisely by the whip, shot forward and slammed into an opponent’s top, which rolled powerlessly off the rock.
“Waaaaaa!”
A thunderous cheer and fervent applause erupted.
Emboldened by the applause, the Afua player’s sharp gaze glinted like a hawk eyeing its next prey.
The other players, as if their fighting spirit had waned, quickly whipped their tops to escape to the rock’s edge.
But one player stood apart.
It was Zepha, the proud winner of the previous chief selection tournament.
Instead of retreating or fleeing, he boldly faced the challenge head-on.
The intense stares between the two players sparked like fire, and as if by agreement, they simultaneously whipped their tops.
“Wawawawa!”
Amid the roaring crowd, Sang-woong gripped his hands tightly, engrossed in the thrilling showdown.
Crack!
The two tops collided fiercely, producing a sharp, explosive sound.
The match was decided in an instant.
One top, unable to withstand the impact, flew off the rock powerlessly, while the remaining top spun triumphantly with unrelenting force.
It was Zepha’s overwhelming victory.
“Huaaa!”
Zepha let out a earth-shaking roar, and his commanding presence left the other Afua players unable to muster their strength, succumbing helplessly.
“Who knew spinning tops could be such a gripping, heart-pounding game? You can’t take your eyes off it for a second,” Sang-woong muttered, exclaiming in excitement.
As the matches continued, the excitement grew hotter.
Finally, the winners of each group were determined, and the highly anticipated final, pitting the strongest players against each other, began.
As serious as the Afua were about the chief selection, the final adopted a uniquely thrilling format.
Remarkably, all the group winners competed in a single match simultaneously.
Eleven Afua warriors stepped onto the wide, flat rock with resolute expressions.
Encircling the rock’s edge, they eyed each other sharply, creating an intense, breathless atmosphere.
Their blazing gazes burned like flames, and their tightly gripped whips glinted like sharp swords.
The finalists were all elite players, recognized for their exceptional skills in their groups, making it impossible to predict the winner easily.
The surroundings fell into a suffocating silence, broken only by the players’ heavy breathing filling the vast rock.
“Start!”
At Sang-woong’s booming signal, the eleven Afua players threw their tops with full force.
The tops instantly filled the rock, spinning with ferocious momentum.
The colorful tops clashed, producing sharp sounds that echoed like the valiant cries of warriors on a vast battlefield.
The players whipped their tops in unison, controlling them skillfully like seasoned hunters.
The rock transformed into a chaotic space filled with the tops’ frenetic movements and the sound of whipping.
The tops collided and bounced unpredictably, showcasing dazzling movements.
The sharp sound of whips striking tops and the dull thuds of collisions rang out continuously, with the players’ faces reflecting tense focus and fierce determination.
The tops, like tiny living creatures, raced across the smooth rock, their unpredictable movements eliciting mixed cheers and gasps from the watching Afua.
Veteran players deftly controlled their tops’ directions with skilled whipping, subtly checking their opponents.
But some, perhaps due to nerves, made mistakes, their tops wobbling unsteadily or, unfortunately, flying off the rock, leading to elimination.
Each time a top stopped, the crowd erupted with sighs of disappointment and cheers of encouragement.
Fewer and fewer tops remained, and the tension in the arena peaked as the final survivors battled fiercely.
Like gladiators in a final duel, the last tops charged at each other, engaging in a breathtaking fight.
Finally, in the midst of the intense competition, only one top stood tall.
It was the top of young Bebe, who had shown remarkable focus and skill.
Bebe’s top spun majestically, as if the true master of the rock, and the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers.
“Huaaaa!”
Bebe raised her short, adorable arms, basking in the overwhelming joy of victory, and the Afua Tribe wholeheartedly celebrated their new young chief.
Despite her being the youngest chief ever, no one expressed dissatisfaction or refused to accept the result.
Everyone sent heartfelt respect and generous praise to the young victor.
The Afua cleanly acknowledged her victory, genuinely admiring Bebe’s remarkable skill and courage.
“Bebe, congratulations!”
Sang-woong approached with a bright smile, warmly extending his hand.
Bebe grasped his large hand with both of hers, beaming radiantly.
“Master, I’m the chief now, so give me cola every day, hua!”
“Haha, your first official request as chief is cola? That’s adorable. Alright, cola every day!”
At Sang-woong’s cheerful agreement, the Afua erupted in even louder cheers, celebrating their new chief once more.
“Chief Bebe, you’re the best, hua!”
The feast celebrating the new young chief continued grandly.
“To celebrate Chief Bebe’s birth and honor all the Afua who’ve worked so hard, I’ll prepare a lavish feast tonight!”
The Afua, who weren’t skilled at cooking, loved nothing more than Sang-woong’s delicious meals.
Knowing this, he often cooked for them, but preparing meals for 107 tribe members was realistically challenging.
“Today’s chief selection was the most fun ever, hua!”
The Afua, unable to contain their excitement, danced and swayed joyfully.
Sang-woong installed large griddles on each hearth.
With practiced hands, he poured packets of spicy beef soup mix into large pots, bought from the supermarket.
The rich aroma of spices and hearty beef broth spread instantly, intensely stimulating the Afua’s senses, already heightened by the festive mood.
Colorful side dishes, carefully selected from the supermarket, were elegantly arranged on large plates like a buffet.
The vibrant, glossy foods instantly captivated the Afua’s attention.
“Tonight, I’ll treat you to the best foods, so get excited! Premium Hanwoo beef! And side dishes crafted by the nation’s top food experts. Oh, and here’s a special gift I prepared.”
From a large box, Sang-woong handed out shiny stainless steel trays, carefully chosen from the supermarket, to each Afua.
Used to eating from rough wooden bowls, the Afua marveled at the novel invention, their eyes wide with wonder.
Like children discovering treasure, they turned the trays, inspecting them with awe.
They laughed joyfully at their reflections in the shiny surfaces, some cautiously drawing on them with their fingers.
“Wow! What’s this, hua!”
“I’ve never seen anything so shiny, hua!”
“My face is in here, hua!”
“Thank you, Sang-woong, hua!”
Seeing the Afua’s uncontainable joy, Sang-woong smiled warmly and said, “I’m glad you like it. Now, let’s enjoy some delicious food.”
Like he’d swept the supermarket clean, he poured premium Hanwoo beef onto the sizzling griddles.
Hiss! The savory aroma spread as the meat cooked, and the Afua’s wide eyes sparkled brighter.
The fresh Hanwoo cooked quickly on the hot griddles, its mesmerizing sight like a dazzling fireworks display, captivating the Afua.
Swallowing hard, they watched Sang-woong’s deft hands grill the meat with rapt attention.
“What’s this amazing food, hua?”
“The smell is incredible, hua!”
“You’ll fall in love with the taste once you try it.”
Sang-woong flipped the beef skillfully.
The glossy, brown-cooked surface further stoked the Afua’s appetites.
He cut the cooked meat into bite-sized pieces.
“Let’s have our adorable, proud young chief take the first bite.”
Carefully picking up a tender, perfectly cooked piece of Hanwoo, he offered it to Bebe.
She opened her mouth wide and ate it eagerly.
The rich, juicy flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture made her eyes widen as she exclaimed repeatedly.
“So delicious, hua! I’ve never tasted anything this good, hua!”
Bebe’s heartfelt praise sent the other Afua’s expectations soaring.
Their sparkling eyes shone like countless stars in the night sky, their faces brimming with excitement and anticipation for the delicious feast.