Chapter 987: Chapter 48 Another Hunt (Part 4)_3

“So, to deliver a killing blow in a beast struggle on foot, you have to use the beast’s own strength against it.” Little Hernan took back the Dagger, swinging it casually a few times: “Otherwise, what did you think? That human arm strength alone could drive this blade into a wild bull’s heart?”

In the hunting grounds, a man and beast were facing off, leaving Farnan little time to make a judgment.

“Of course, there’s another way.” Little Hernan said in a relaxed tone: “Let Earl Harlan step down, and I’ll take over the fight with this wild bull… That’s what my father ordered.”

Farnan did not respond.

…

[Back to the present]

“Little Hernan and his people will help you control the wild bull, creating an opportunity for you to strike.” Farnan explained the situation succinctly, then carefully described how to use the Dagger.

Siegfried didn’t ask a single question of doubt, simply taking the Dagger: “It’s dangerous here, you all should go.”

“There’s one more thing, Little Hernan asked me to tell you.” Farnan handed over a cloak he had just picked up from the ground to his friend: “He said the wild bull prefers to attack moving objects, so if you want to contend with it, absolutely do not move erratically and use the cloak to draw its attack. Whether you trust him or not is up to you.”

“Do you trust him?” Siegfried asked.

Farnan’s brow was furrowed as he answered: “Trust.”

Siegfried replied without hesitation: “Then I trust him too. It’s dangerous, leave quickly.”

Brother Lucas looked exhausted and did not want to stay another moment, urging Farnan to hurry.

Farnan nodded to Siegfried and stood up, ready to leave.

“I’m sorry.” Siegfried said in a low voice to Farnan’s retreating back.

Farnan paused for a moment, because this was the first time he heard Siegfried apologize; he was unaware that he had also missed the first time Siegfried sighed.

Farnan smiled and shook his head at Siegfried, then nodded, quickly leaving with Brother Lucas.

…

[Royal Family Stands]

“…Call it off, please, Daddy.” Princess Elizabeth could no longer hide her pain, clutching the Emperor’s left hand, sobbing and pleading: “Don’t let it continue.”

The Emperor tenderly wiped the tears from his daughter’s eyes and calmly asked an unexpected question: “Ella, do you still find the hunt boring now?”

Elizabeth was stunned.

The Emperor did not continue, waiting quietly for his daughter’s reply.

Elizabeth’s tears flowed again: “That’s because… that’s because…”

The Emperor said indifferently: “I’m not asking why.”

Princess Elizabeth could no longer answer.

The Emperor watched Little Hernan and Siegfried on the hunting ground: “Only the fiercest beasts can forge the greatest warriors. Little Hernan’s skill is beyond doubt, but because his expertise is so extraordinary, spectators overlook the capabilities he demonstrates, forgetting the danger he faces, and merely see his process of taking down the wild bull as a slow torment.”

“Little Hernan’s performance will soon be forgotten, while Earl Harlan’s battle will be remembered.” The Emperor paused briefly: “Perhaps, remembered forever.”

Princess Elizabeth was nearly out of control: “But Siegfried will die! He’s going to die!”

The Emperor’s expression was impassive: “That’s all the more reason you must watch him, not missing even a breath or a moment.”

Ignoring the obstruction of her ladies-in-waiting and guards, Princess Elizabeth ran down from the Royal Family stands, crying.