R1: Blood sprays as Longinus the Swift lands a CRITICAL thrust on Naso the Cruel!

R1: Naso the Cruel closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Longinus the Swift yet Longinus the Swift plants their feet and endures.

R2: Longinus the Swift circles and strikes from the blind spot at Naso the Cruel yet Naso the Cruel keeps rhythm and composure.

R2: Naso the Cruel controls the engagement with shield positioning, then strikes Longinus the Swift yet Longinus the Swift keeps rhythm and composure.

R3: Longinus the Swift sees red and CRITICALLY carves into Naso the Cruel!

R3: Naso the Cruel drops the shoulder and drives through Longinus the Swift yet Longinus the Swift weathers it and stands firm.

R4: Longinus the Swift sees red and CRITICALLY carves into Naso the Cruel!

R4: Naso the Cruel advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Longinus the Swift — Longinus the Swift shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R5: Longinus the Swift delivers a savage one-two combination at Naso the Cruel but Naso the Cruel reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R5: Naso the Cruel plants the shield and slashes at Longinus the Swift's exposed limbs but Longinus the Swift turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R6: Longinus the Swift sidesteps and counter-slashes at Naso the Cruel from the flank — Naso the Cruel takes worse in training, this is nothing.

R6: Naso the Cruel marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Longinus the Swift but Longinus the Swift turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R7: Longinus the Swift closes the distance with a twin-blade rush at Naso the Cruel — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R7: Naso the Cruel catches Longinus the Swift's weapon on the shield and counters but Longinus the Swift steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R8: Longinus the Swift sidesteps and counter-slashes at Naso the Cruel from the flank though Naso the Cruel rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R8: Naso the Cruel times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Longinus the Swift but Longinus the Swift shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R9: Longinus the Swift finds the rhythm and batters Naso the Cruel with alternating blows — a flesh wound that won't slow Naso the Cruel down.

R9: Naso the Cruel charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Longinus the Swift yet Longinus the Swift maintains posture despite the graze.

R10: Longinus the Swift closes the distance with a twin-blade rush at Naso the Cruel but Naso the Cruel shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R10: Naso the Cruel demonstrates lethal precision — CRITICAL strike on Longinus the Swift!

R11: Longinus the Swift spins low and brings both edges up into Naso the Cruel yet Naso the Cruel plants their feet and endures.

R11: Naso the Cruel drops the shoulder and drives through Longinus the Swift but Longinus the Swift turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R12: Longinus the Swift times a perfect dual thrust at Naso the Cruel's exposed ribs yet Naso the Cruel plants their feet and endures.

R12: Naso the Cruel builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Longinus the Swift — a scratch that will barely scar.

R13: Longinus the Swift pivots on one heel and slashes at Naso the Cruel from two angles but Naso the Cruel reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R13: Naso the Cruel builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Longinus the Swift though Longinus the Swift parries at the last instant.

R14: Longinus the Swift closes the distance with a twin-blade rush at Naso the Cruel — Naso the Cruel shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R14: Perfect form! Naso the Cruel executes a CRITICAL cut that nearly fells Longinus the Swift!

R15: Longinus the Swift whips the blades in crossing arcs at Naso the Cruel's flanks yet Naso the Cruel weathers it and stands firm.

R15: Naso the Cruel uses the shield edge to split Longinus the Swift's guard then cuts but Longinus the Swift gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R16: Longinus the Swift finds Naso the Cruel's weak spot and CRITICALLY exploits it!

R16: Naso the Cruel pounds forward, each step punctuated by a strike at Longinus the Swift — a flesh wound that won't slow Longinus the Swift down.

R17: Longinus the Swift weaves a steel web, both swords flashing toward Naso the Cruel — a scratch that will barely scar.

R17: Naso the Cruel marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Longinus the Swift but Longinus the Swift turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R18: Longinus the Swift whips the blades in crossing arcs at Naso the Cruel's flanks but Naso the Cruel twists clear, taking only a nick.

R18: Naso the Cruel anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Longinus the Swift but Longinus the Swift angles the body to deflect most of it.

R19: Longinus the Swift hammers Naso the Cruel with alternating strikes from each sword though Naso the Cruel rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R19: Naso the Cruel uses the shield rim like a weapon against Longinus the Swift though the strike lands, Longinus the Swift hardly notices.

R19: Longinus the Swift slumps forward, armor slick with blood.

R20: Longinus the Swift closes fast and scissor-strikes Naso the Cruel with both blades though Naso the Cruel deflects most of the impact.

R20: Naso the Cruel plants their feet and punches the gladius into Longinus the Swift yet Longinus the Swift remains composed, wound superficial.

R21: Longinus the Swift unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Naso the Cruel but Naso the Cruel angles the body to deflect most of it.

R21: The crowd erupts as Naso the Cruel lands a CRITICAL on Longinus the Swift!

R22: Longinus the Swift drives Naso the Cruel back with a relentless twin-blade assault — Naso the Cruel's armor does its job, no penetration.

R22: Naso the Cruel anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Longinus the Swift though Longinus the Swift parries at the last instant.

R23: Magnificent! Longinus the Swift CRITICALLY cleaves through Naso the Cruel!

R23: Naso the Cruel uses the shield rim like a weapon against Longinus the Swift — barely a mark, Longinus the Swift holds the line.

R24: Longinus the Swift whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Naso the Cruel but Naso the Cruel refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R24: Naso the Cruel sees the opening and drives home a CRITICAL blow into Longinus the Swift!