Paulus of Thrace's aggressive stance reads Comet's balanced approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

Comet's balanced stance reads Paulus of Thrace's aggressive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Comet jabs the three prongs toward Paulus of Thrace's chest though the blade skitters across Paulus of Thrace's armor.

R1: Paulus of Thrace uses footwork to outmaneuver and strike Comet though Comet parries at the last instant.

R2: Comet circles right and lashes the trident at Paulus of Thrace but Paulus of Thrace turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R2: Paulus of Thrace demonstrates mastery of distance, lancing Comet leaving Comet grimacing and unsteady.

R3: Comet feints with the net then spears Paulus of Thrace and Paulus of Thrace gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R3: Paulus of Thrace is caught in the mesh, struggling desperately to break free!

R3: Paulus of Thrace cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R4: Comet demonstrates patience before striking Paulus of Thrace and Paulus of Thrace doubles over momentarily from the blow.

R4: Paulus of Thrace flows like the tide, trident darting at Comet though Comet rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R5: Comet whips the trident in a vicious arc toward Paulus of Thrace yet Paulus of Thrace remains composed, wound superficial.

R5: Comet spins the net expertly, wrapping Paulus of Thrace tight!

R5: Paulus of Thrace thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R6: Comet flows backward then forward, spearing Paulus of Thrace landing square and drawing the crowd's roar.

R6: Comet times the net throw perfectly, binding Paulus of Thrace's weapon arm!

R6: Paulus of Thrace breaks free of the mesh, bleeding precious seconds.

R7: Comet weaves the net as distraction then punctures Paulus of Thrace carving a vivid red streak across Paulus of Thrace.

R7: Comet casts the weighted net — Paulus of Thrace is tangled and floundering!

R7: Paulus of Thrace breaks free of the mesh, bleeding precious seconds.

R8: Comet leaps aside and drives the trident home at Paulus of Thrace but Paulus of Thrace times a half-step back perfectly.

R8: Comet times the net throw perfectly, binding Paulus of Thrace's weapon arm!

R8: Paulus of Thrace cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R9: A stroke of genius — Comet lands a CRITICAL on Paulus of Thrace!

R9: Paulus of Thrace withdraws then strikes like lightning at Comet and Comet buckles slightly under the impact.

R10: Comet steps light as a cat and drives the prongs at Paulus of Thrace carving a vivid red streak across Paulus of Thrace.

R10: Paulus of Thrace feints with the net then spears Comet though blood appears, Comet fights through it.

R11: Comet baits Paulus of Thrace forward then counter-thrusts the prongs but Paulus of Thrace angles the body to deflect most of it.

R11: Paulus of Thrace's weapon wavers as strength abandons them.

R11: Paulus of Thrace times the retreat then explodes forward at Comet but Comet converts defense to counter-position.

R12: Comet uses the net to bind then follows with steel at Paulus of Thrace and Paulus of Thrace winces, guard faltering.

R12: Paulus of Thrace demonstrates patience before striking Comet and Comet grunts as the steel bites deep.

R13: Comet circles wide and stabs at Paulus of Thrace's legs — barely a mark, Paulus of Thrace holds the line.

R13: The net whirls out and snares Paulus of Thrace fast!

R13: Paulus of Thrace tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R14: Comet circles wide and stabs at Paulus of Thrace's legs and Paulus of Thrace staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R14: Paulus of Thrace uses the trident like a viper's tongue against Comet landing clean as Comet tries to circle away.

R15: Comet dances back then snaps forward, spearing Paulus of Thrace — a flesh wound that won't slow Paulus of Thrace down.