Tacitus Scarface's defensive stance reads The Black Hand's aggressive approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

R1: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Tacitus Scarface carves clean through The Black Hand's defense!

R1: The Black Hand leaps forward, both weapons descending on Tacitus Scarface and Tacitus Scarface realizes they're in serious trouble.

R2: Tacitus Scarface pivots smoothly and redirects the trident at The Black Hand but The Black Hand shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R2: The Black Hand darts in like a viper, both blades thrusting at Tacitus Scarface though Tacitus Scarface grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R3: Tacitus Scarface keeps distance and lances The Black Hand with the trident and The Black Hand realizes they're in serious trouble.

R3: A stroke of genius — The Black Hand lands a CRITICAL on Tacitus Scarface!

R4: Tacitus Scarface uses the arena's space to outposition and strike The Black Hand and The Black Hand loses balance momentarily.

R4: The weighted net catches The Black Hand across the shoulders — trapped!

R4: The Black Hand thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R5: Tacitus Scarface rotates the shaft for a different angle at The Black Hand landing square and drawing the crowd's roar.

R5: The Black Hand closes fast and scissor-strikes Tacitus Scarface with both blades but the strike barely bites through Tacitus Scarface's guard.

R6: Tacitus Scarface angles the weapon low and rakes The Black Hand's leg driving The Black Hand to one knee before they recover.

R6: The Black Hand drops low and sweeps both edges at Tacitus Scarface's legs and Tacitus Scarface drops their shoulder, trying to recover.

R7: Tacitus Scarface controls the center and forces The Black Hand onto the trident and The Black Hand backpedals, reassessing the situation.

R7: The Black Hand commits fully, driving both points toward Tacitus Scarface but Tacitus Scarface refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R8: Tacitus Scarface moves with fluid grace, trident seeking The Black Hand's ribs carving through leather and flesh on The Black Hand.

R8: The net whirls out and snares The Black Hand fast!

R8: The Black Hand tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R9: Tacitus Scarface controls the center and forces The Black Hand onto the trident yet The Black Hand maintains focus through the pain.

R9: The Black Hand lunges with serpent speed, both weapons seeking Tacitus Scarface — Tacitus Scarface shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R10: Tacitus Scarface pivots smoothly and redirects the trident at The Black Hand and The Black Hand hisses through gritted teeth.

R10: The Black Hand sidesteps and counter-slashes at Tacitus Scarface from the flank and Tacitus Scarface feels the warmth of blood soaking through.

R11: Tacitus Scarface uses superior reach to probe The Black Hand's defenses — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R11: The Black Hand's armor is painted crimson — the end approaches.

R11: The Black Hand spins on the ball of the foot and cuts at Tacitus Scarface — Tacitus Scarface takes worse in training, this is nothing.

R12: Tacitus Scarface darts forward on the balls of the feet and strikes The Black Hand and The Black Hand feels their strength waning slightly.

R12: The Black Hand spins into a windmill strike aimed at Tacitus Scarface but Tacitus Scarface gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R13: Tacitus Scarface shifts angles and thrusts the prongs at The Black Hand's flank and The Black Hand gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R13: The Black Hand whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Tacitus Scarface and Tacitus Scarface coughs, tasting copper.

R14: Tacitus Scarface harasses The Black Hand with darting strikes from range — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.