III
Son of the Condor was left in one piece, deafened by the shouts and applause that immediately broke out. He had practically acknowledged his blasphemous love for Xixata and the king stubbornly imposed Tanda on him. Additionally, Saba Tamac gave Xixata to the Great Inca, meaning that he would definitely never see her again. He still could not believe his ears, Tanda's name kept repeating in his brain and without understanding he saw the young girl laughing happily, while looking at him from above. It was the girl's second victory. For him, the absence of Xixata in the family group demolished his heart. Xixata... Tanda... Xixata. Tanda.