Mustang's aggressive stance reads Scaeva the Wolf's balanced approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

Scaeva the Wolf's balanced stance reads Mustang's aggressive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Mustang leaps forward, both weapons descending on Scaeva the Wolf and Scaeva the Wolf realizes they're in serious trouble.

R1: Scaeva the Wolf uses the shield boss to stagger Mustang then follows through but Mustang angles the body to deflect most of it.

R2: Mustang reverses direction mid-strike, confusing Scaeva the Wolf and Scaeva the Wolf realizes they're in serious trouble.

R2: Scaeva the Wolf uses raw strength to bully Mustang with shield and sword though Mustang rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R3: Mustang spins low and brings both edges up into Scaeva the Wolf and Scaeva the Wolf staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R3: Scaeva the Wolf builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Mustang and Mustang buckles slightly under the impact.

R4: Mustang crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Scaeva the Wolf and the crowd is on its feet as Scaeva the Wolf falters!

R4: Scaeva the Wolf marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Mustang and Mustang feels their strength waning slightly.

R5: The tide turns — Mustang delivers a CRITICAL blow to Scaeva the Wolf!

R5: The crowd erupts as Scaeva the Wolf lands a CRITICAL on Mustang!

R6: Mustang spins clockwise and carves into Scaeva the Wolf striking home as Scaeva the Wolf fights through the shock.

R6: Scaeva the Wolf times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Mustang cutting deep as Mustang struggles to maintain form.

R7: Mustang uses superior speed to land two cuts before Scaeva the Wolf can react splitting skin and sending Scaeva the Wolf reeling.

R7: Scaeva the Wolf's weapon wavers as strength abandons them.

R7: Scaeva the Wolf marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Mustang striking true as Mustang fights to stay upright.

R8: Mustang finds the rhythm and batters Scaeva the Wolf with alternating blows and Scaeva the Wolf feels the bite of well-placed steel.

R8: Scaeva the Wolf marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Mustang but Mustang anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R9: Mustang dances inside Scaeva the Wolf's guard and opens a cut drawing a bright line of blood.