Though the cow's thick hide was formidable, Sparrow had managed to make a shallow but precise cut.
"Its hide is ridiculously tough!" Sparrow muttered in frustration, repeatedly striking the same spot with his dagger.
Each blow chipped away at the cow's defenses as he focused on wearing it down to deliver a fatal stab to its stomach.
Mooo!
The cow let out a desperate, guttural bellow, the sound tapering off like the cry of a creature on the brink of death.
Vulture, sensing its weakening strength, seized the moment.
With a surge of power, he gripped the fiery horns tighter, his muscles straining as he channeled every ounce of his strength.
Twisting his waist in a smooth sidestep, he hoisted the massive beast into the air and, with a roar of effort, slammed it onto the ground behind him in a bone-shaking crash.
The cow's body bounced slightly upon impact, skidding across the pavement.