The legendary beast-fighting performance came to an end, but the story was not over yet.
Siegfried was lifted high by strangers and carried all the way to the foot of the royal viewing platform, with the body of the bison being dragged along as well.
The flags on the viewing platform waved, signifying that the Emperor had granted Siegfried the honor of cutting the beast's ears and tail.
The crowd gently set Siegfried down, and Farnan finally found a chance to speak with Siegfried: "How are you?"
Clutching his left arm and gritting his teeth, Siegfried replied: "It's nothing."
He staggered towards the body of the bull. The once majestic and wild animal now lay silently on the ground, its lifeless eyes gazing at the sky, still in peace.
For some reason, the thirst for victory and conquest that had just been storming inside Siegfried's heart had vanished in an instant.
