🗣️ The Jackal bellows: “Victory or Death!”

R1: Aeolus slashes high and low in quick succession at The Jackal yet The Jackal keeps rhythm and composure.

R1: The Jackal uses the shield rim like a weapon against Aeolus splitting skin and sending Aeolus reeling.

Round 1: Aeolus turns defense to offense with a sharp riposte!

R1: Aeolus pivots on one heel and slashes at The Jackal from two angles and The Jackal's face contorts with the pain.

R2: Aeolus times it perfectly — a CRITICAL hit that staggers The Jackal!

R2: The Jackal drops the shoulder and drives through Aeolus and Aeolus feels the bite of well-placed steel.

R3: Aeolus rains down a storm of cuts upon The Jackal yet The Jackal keeps rhythm and composure.

R3: The Jackal breaks Aeolus with a perfectly placed CRITICAL hit!

R4: Aeolus lunges with serpent speed, both weapons seeking The Jackal landing clean as The Jackal tries to circle away.

R4: Silence, then a roar — The Jackal lands a brutal CRITICAL hit on Aeolus!

R5: Aeolus feathers both tips at The Jackal's center mass hammering The Jackal with the force of a mule's kick.

R5: The Jackal demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Aeolus connecting perfectly as Aeolus grimaces in pain.

R6: Aeolus finds the weak point — a CRITICAL blow that tears through The Jackal!

R6: The Jackal closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Aeolus landing square and drawing the crowd's roar.

R7: Aeolus uses superior speed to land two cuts before The Jackal can react — a cosmetic cut, The Jackal's fighting spirit intact.

R7: The Jackal advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Aeolus driving Aeolus to one knee before they recover.

R8: Aeolus advances with controlled fury, both swords probing The Jackal yet The Jackal maintains focus through the pain.

R8: The Jackal absorbs Aeolus's strike and returns fire with the gladius and Aeolus's eyes widen with the shock of it.

R8: Aeolus is finished — only pride keeps them standing.

R9: Aeolus pivots on one heel and slashes at The Jackal from two angles and The Jackal staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R9: The Jackal drops the shoulder and drives through Aeolus and Aeolus grunts as the steel bites deep.

R10: Aeolus crosses the twin swords and rakes them across The Jackal and The Jackal curses, blood flowing freely.

R10: The Jackal's breath comes in ragged gasps — defeat looms.

R10: The Jackal plants their feet and punches the gladius into Aeolus and Aeolus buckles slightly under the impact.

R11: Aeolus commits fully, driving both points toward The Jackal cutting through The Jackal's confidence and flesh alike.

R11: The Jackal crashes into Aeolus like a tide of iron and bronze finding its mark as Aeolus absorbs the punishment.

R12: Aeolus spins on the ball of the foot and cuts at The Jackal and The Jackal feels warmth spreading across their side.

R12: The Jackal turns the shield flat and slams it into Aeolus before cutting — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.