R1: Regulus the Cruel creates a blade barrier then strikes through at Perennis the Grim but Perennis the Grim has endured far worse than this.

R1: Perennis the Grim bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Regulus the Cruel though Regulus the Cruel grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R2: Regulus the Cruel drives Perennis the Grim back with a relentless twin-blade assault — a scratch that will barely scar.

R2: Perennis the Grim uses the shield rim like a weapon against Regulus the Cruel connecting solidly as Regulus the Cruel groans in pain.

R3: Regulus the Cruel drives Perennis the Grim back with a relentless twin-blade assault cutting through Perennis the Grim's confidence and flesh alike.

R3: Perennis the Grim grinds Regulus the Cruel down with a short, brutal thrust though the strike connects, Regulus the Cruel is unmoved.

R4: Regulus the Cruel advances with controlled fury, both swords probing Perennis the Grim — Perennis the Grim's armor does its job, no penetration.

R4: Perennis the Grim deflects with the shield and counters hard at Regulus the Cruel and Regulus the Cruel coughs, tasting copper.

R5: Regulus the Cruel hammers Perennis the Grim with alternating strikes from each sword and Perennis the Grim knows this wound will cost them.

R5: Perennis the Grim uses the shield to pin Regulus the Cruel and stabs viciously and Regulus the Cruel buckles slightly under the impact.

R6: Regulus the Cruel drops low and sweeps both edges at Perennis the Grim's legs and Perennis the Grim hisses through gritted teeth.

R6: Perennis the Grim beats Regulus the Cruel's weapon aside and thrusts hard finding the gap in Regulus the Cruel's armor perfectly.

R7: Regulus the Cruel uses superior speed to land two cuts before Perennis the Grim can react landing clean as Perennis the Grim tries to circle away.

R7: Perennis the Grim beats Regulus the Cruel's weapon aside and thrusts hard — Regulus the Cruel shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R8: Regulus the Cruel hammers Perennis the Grim with alternating strikes from each sword though Perennis the Grim registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R8: Perennis the Grim uses shield feints to create openings against Regulus the Cruel but Regulus the Cruel reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R9: Regulus the Cruel feathers both tips at Perennis the Grim's center mass but Perennis the Grim twists clear, taking only a nick.

R9: Perennis the Grim plants the shield and slashes at Regulus the Cruel's exposed limbs but Regulus the Cruel reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R10: Regulus the Cruel spins on the ball of the foot and cuts at Perennis the Grim carving a vivid red streak across Perennis the Grim.

R10: Perennis the Grim builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Regulus the Cruel but Regulus the Cruel reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R11: Regulus the Cruel commits fully, driving both points toward Perennis the Grim yet Perennis the Grim remains composed, wound superficial.

R11: A moment of brilliance — Perennis the Grim CRITICALLY cleaves into Regulus the Cruel!

R12: Regulus the Cruel uses superior speed to land two cuts before Perennis the Grim can react and Perennis the Grim drops their guard for a fatal instant.

R12: Perennis the Grim locks onto Regulus the Cruel and pressures forward with shield and sword yet Regulus the Cruel shows no weakness from the contact.

R13: Regulus the Cruel delivers a textbook crossing slash at Perennis the Grim but Perennis the Grim anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R13: Perennis the Grim is bloodied and swaying, barely keeping their feet.

R13: Perennis the Grim uses weight advantage to drive Regulus the Cruel backward — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R13: Regulus the Cruel stumbles in circles, disoriented and broken.

R14: Regulus the Cruel circles and strikes from the blind spot at Perennis the Grim hammering Perennis the Grim with the force of a mule's kick.

R14: Perennis the Grim absorbs Regulus the Cruel's strike and returns fire with the gladius though the strike lands, Regulus the Cruel hardly notices.

R15: Regulus the Cruel closes the distance with a twin-blade rush at Perennis the Grim and Perennis the Grim backpedals, reassessing the situation.

R15: Perennis the Grim uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Regulus the Cruel though Regulus the Cruel registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R16: Regulus the Cruel lunges with serpent speed, both weapons seeking Perennis the Grim but the strike barely bites through Perennis the Grim's guard.

R16: Perennis the Grim uses the shield to pin Regulus the Cruel and stabs viciously but Regulus the Cruel anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R17: Regulus the Cruel hammers Perennis the Grim with alternating strikes from each sword striking with surgical precision at Perennis the Grim.