🐾 Priscus the Cruel enters with Leo Scallion at their heel, a deadly combination.

Priscus the Cruel's defensive stance reads ELITE STRIKER's aggressive approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

R1: Priscus the Cruel closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to ELITE STRIKER carving deep as ELITE STRIKER screams in agony!

R1: ELITE STRIKER delivers a textbook crossing slash at Priscus the Cruel — Priscus the Cruel takes worse in training, this is nothing.

R2: Priscus the Cruel plants their feet and punches the gladius into ELITE STRIKER and ELITE STRIKER knows this wound will cost them.

R2: ELITE STRIKER uses momentum to amplify the double-strike at Priscus the Cruel but Priscus the Cruel turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R3: Priscus the Cruel demonstrates raw power, muscling ELITE STRIKER with shield and steel and ELITE STRIKER hisses through gritted teeth.

R3: ELITE STRIKER creates a blade barrier then strikes through at Priscus the Cruel but Priscus the Cruel steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R4: Priscus the Cruel marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding ELITE STRIKER and ELITE STRIKER hisses through gritted teeth.

R4: ELITE STRIKER spins into a windmill strike aimed at Priscus the Cruel and Priscus the Cruel winces, guard faltering.

R5: Priscus the Cruel uses the shield to create space then thrusts at ELITE STRIKER and ELITE STRIKER winces, guard faltering.

R5: ELITE STRIKER finds the rhythm and batters Priscus the Cruel with alternating blows connecting solidly as Priscus the Cruel groans in pain.

R6: Priscus the Cruel grinds ELITE STRIKER down with a short, brutal thrust and ELITE STRIKER grunts as the steel bites deep.

R6: ELITE STRIKER reverses grip and lashes out at Priscus the Cruel with both edges though Priscus the Cruel parries at the last instant.

R7: Priscus the Cruel uses raw strength to bully ELITE STRIKER with shield and sword and ELITE STRIKER hisses through gritted teeth.

R7: ELITE STRIKER reels like a drunkard, the fight nearly over.

R7: ELITE STRIKER flows like water, blades circling toward Priscus the Cruel though Priscus the Cruel deflects most of the impact.

R8: Priscus the Cruel uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on ELITE STRIKER and ELITE STRIKER feels their edge slipping away.

R8: ELITE STRIKER spins low and brings both edges up into Priscus the Cruel and Priscus the Cruel realizes they're in serious trouble.

R9: Priscus the Cruel drives ELITE STRIKER back with shield pressure then cuts and ELITE STRIKER buckles slightly under the impact.