"..."
When Kita saw Hank's serve coming toward him, he spread his legs, leaned slightly forward, and had already prepared to receive.
However, just as he focused completely on the serve in front of him, the ball's path suddenly shifted in that instant.
Right in front of him, it actually floated toward another direction.
It struck Aran, who was also standing in the back row.
"How is that possible!? The ball actually shifted that much after crossing the net!? Why!?"
When the Inarizaki players saw Hank's serve just now, their expressions changed drastically.
None of them had expected this situation.
Even Kita's face showed a hint of astonishment.
How was that done?
The ball had clearly been about to land right in front of him, but then it suddenly changed course.
It was like a bullet that had already been fired, only to veer away just before it hit its target.
Even for Inarizaki, this was the first time they had encountered something like this.
It did not seem to obey the laws of physics at all.
Although no one knew what was going on, the shock Hank brought was still continuing.
Bang!
In the back row, Hank did not show any reaction after scoring with his serve.
Even Aoba Johsai's club had fallen silent because of the score deficit and because of how dominant Inarizaki had been earlier.
They did not know whether Hank alone could reverse a situation that already seemed almost destined to end in defeat.
So they chose silence.
Although some fans in the stands heard that Hank had scored, they did not pay too much attention.
After all, being able to score directly with a serve was practically an ability every ace had to possess.
Soon, Hank, still at the service line, jumped and served again.
The moment the ball dropped into Inarizaki's court, every back-row player, including Kita, focused completely on the incoming serve.
Their concentration was extremely sharp.
They did not dare miss anything.
Hiss.
Now, as Hank scored with his serve again, the gazes of the surrounding spectators began to change.
They started focusing on Hank's position.
They were looking forward to his next serve.
Huff.
Hank did not experience any change in his mentality just because he had scored twice with his serve.
Instead, he remained highly focused.
He tossed the ball high above his head, then started his run-up at high speed.
Just as he was about to reach the service line, the volleyball left his hand.
Hank scored with his serve again.
Three consecutive points.
He had completely overturned the score deficit.
The score had now reached 15–15!
Inarizaki and Aoba Johsai were once again competing from the same score!
"Yeah!"
Aoba Johsai's club in the back row instantly started cheering.
Everyone shouted for Hank's serve.
The emotions they had been holding back for so long erupted at that moment.
The pressure Inarizaki had forced onto them was completely released in that instant.
Even the gazes of some nearby spectators began to change.
They believed Hank really was unusual.
He was extraordinary.
(End of Chapter)
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