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At first I thought they had it rigged so that both bows apply force to the arrow. But on closer inspection I see that is not the case, which seems a lost opportunity. @PugJesus, do you think the image is accurate, or did the artist miss a key point?
Interestingly enough, I believe both bows do apply force to the arrow. Chinese siege crossbows sometimes sport a similar setup. The fiber connection allows it to bend back with more force with both prods.