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

R1: Mustang spins into a windmill strike aimed at Ovidius the Wolf landing with authority as Ovidius the Wolf recoils.

R1: Ovidius the Wolf deflects with the shield and counters hard at Mustang yet Mustang absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R2: Mustang sidesteps and counter-slashes at Ovidius the Wolf from the flank but Ovidius the Wolf steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R2: Ovidius the Wolf marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Mustang though Mustang rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R3: Mustang sidesteps and counter-slashes at Ovidius the Wolf from the flank and Ovidius the Wolf buckles slightly under the impact.

R3: Ovidius the Wolf advances relentlessly, gladius probing for Mustang yet Mustang maintains posture despite the graze.

R4: Mustang wheels and strikes, twin blades finding Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf winces, guard faltering.

R4: Ovidius the Wolf anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Mustang — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R5: Mustang unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf winces, guard faltering.

R5: Ovidius the Wolf bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Mustang though the strike connects, Mustang is unmoved.

R6: Mustang commits fully, driving both points toward Ovidius the Wolf finding the gap in Ovidius the Wolf's armor perfectly.

R6: Ovidius the Wolf uses the shield rim like a weapon against Mustang but Mustang steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R7: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Mustang carves clean through Ovidius the Wolf's defense!

R7: Devastation! Ovidius the Wolf lands a CRITICAL blow that buckles Mustang!

R8: Mustang circles and strikes from the blind spot at Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf doubles over momentarily from the blow.

R8: Ovidius the Wolf turns the shield flat and slams it into Mustang before cutting though Mustang takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R9: Mustang dances inside Ovidius the Wolf's guard and opens a cut yet Ovidius the Wolf plants their feet and endures.

R9: Ovidius the Wolf locks shields with Mustang then twists and stabs but Mustang converts defense to counter-position.

R10: Mustang feints a retreat then explodes forward at Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf knows this wound will cost them.

R10: Ovidius the Wolf clutches their wound, vision darkening.

R10: Ovidius the Wolf smashes the shield edge into Mustang's face then follows with steel though Mustang deflects most of the impact.

R11: Mustang circles and strikes from the blind spot at Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf hisses through gritted teeth.

R11: Ovidius the Wolf wedges the shield into Mustang's guard then stabs though the strike lands, Mustang hardly notices.

R12: Mustang shifts weight and delivers twin cuts to Ovidius the Wolf landing clean as the sand drinks the blood.

R12: Ovidius the Wolf keeps Mustang at bay with shield pressure before striking — Mustang shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R13: Mustang whips the blades in crossing arcs at Ovidius the Wolf's flanks and Ovidius the Wolf's face contorts with the pain.