Vernon the Executioner's balanced stance reads Subject #2's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Vernon the Executioner spins clockwise and carves into Subject #2 but Subject #2 turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R1: Subject #2 sidesteps and counter-slashes at Vernon the Executioner from the flank cutting through Vernon the Executioner's confidence and flesh alike.

R2: Vernon the Executioner rolls under Subject #2's guard and slices upward with both blades but Subject #2 times a half-step back perfectly.

R2: Subject #2 finds an inch of space and drives a CRITICAL blow home to Vernon the Executioner!

R3: Vernon the Executioner delivers a textbook crossing slash at Subject #2 and Subject #2 takes a knee briefly before rising.

R3: Subject #2 feints with the left blade and drives the right home at Vernon the Executioner and Vernon the Executioner's weapon dips as pain lances through them.

R4: Vernon the Executioner feints brilliantly then CRITICALLY hammers Subject #2!

R4: Subject #2 uses superior speed to land two cuts before Vernon the Executioner can react and Vernon the Executioner winces, guard faltering.

R5: Vernon the Executioner delivers a savage one-two combination at Subject #2 opening Subject #2 up as crimson spatters the sand.

R5: Subject #2 delivers a savage one-two combination at Vernon the Executioner yet Vernon the Executioner maintains focus through the pain.

R6: Vernon the Executioner transitions from defense to offense, striking Subject #2 and Subject #2 feels the warmth of blood soaking through.

R6: Subject #2 lunges with serpent speed, both weapons seeking Vernon the Executioner connecting perfectly as Vernon the Executioner grimaces in pain.

R7: Vernon the Executioner unleashes a double-cut that catches Subject #2 off-balance and Subject #2 feels their edge slipping away.

R7: Subject #2 transitions from defense to offense, striking Vernon the Executioner punching through as Vernon the Executioner tries to disengage.

R8: Vernon the Executioner reverses direction mid-strike, confusing Subject #2 but Subject #2 shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R8: Subject #2 spins clockwise and carves into Vernon the Executioner splitting skin and sending Vernon the Executioner reeling.

R9: Vernon the Executioner shifts weight and delivers twin cuts to Subject #2 — a scratch that will barely scar.

R9: Subject #2 leaps forward, both weapons descending on Vernon the Executioner carving a vivid red streak across Vernon the Executioner.

R9: Vernon the Executioner is in mortal danger, swaying on the edge of collapse.

R10: Vernon the Executioner creates a blade barrier then strikes through at Subject #2 opening a wound that will slow Subject #2 down.

R10: Subject #2 unleashes a double-cut that catches Vernon the Executioner off-balance hammering Vernon the Executioner with the force of a mule's kick.

R11: Vernon the Executioner sees the opening and drives home a CRITICAL blow into Subject #2!

R11: The sand drinks Subject #2's blood as they fight to remain conscious.

R11: Subject #2 unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Vernon the Executioner striking true as Vernon the Executioner fights to stay upright.

R12: Vernon the Executioner slashes high and low in quick succession at Subject #2 — a flesh wound that won't slow Subject #2 down.

R12: Subject #2 shifts weight and delivers twin cuts to Vernon the Executioner and Vernon the Executioner's eyes widen with the shock of it.