🗣️ Huma Dragonbane bellows: “May the Better Warrior Prevail.”

🗣️ Nero of Thrace bellows: “My Mother Believes in Me!”

R1: Nero of Thrace pivots smoothly and redirects the trident at Huma Dragonbane — barely a mark, Huma Dragonbane holds the line.

R1: Huma Dragonbane absorbs Nero of Thrace's strike and returns fire with the gladius yet Nero of Thrace weathers it and stands firm.

R2: Nero of Thrace demonstrates mastery of distance, lancing Huma Dragonbane but Huma Dragonbane refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R2: Huma Dragonbane executes a textbook CRITICAL strike on Nero of Thrace!

R3: Nero of Thrace pivots and thrusts the trident into Huma Dragonbane's side yet Huma Dragonbane absorbs it without breaking stride.

R3: Huma Dragonbane locks shields with Nero of Thrace then twists and stabs but Nero of Thrace times a half-step back perfectly.

R4: Nero of Thrace uses the net as a screen then drives through at Huma Dragonbane yet Huma Dragonbane absorbs it without breaking stride.

R4: Nero of Thrace times the net throw perfectly, binding Huma Dragonbane's weapon arm!

R4: Huma Dragonbane breaks free of the mesh, bleeding precious seconds.

R5: Nero of Thrace weaves the net as distraction then punctures Huma Dragonbane though Huma Dragonbane parries at the last instant.

R5: Huma Dragonbane uses shield feints to create openings against Nero of Thrace though Nero of Thrace grimaces, the damage is slight.

R6: The crowd erupts as Nero of Thrace lands a CRITICAL on Huma Dragonbane!

R6: Nero of Thrace ensnares Huma Dragonbane in the net — a perfect opening looms!

R6: Huma Dragonbane cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R7: Nero of Thrace exploits a fatal gap and CRITICALLY wounds Huma Dragonbane!

R7: Nero of Thrace times the net throw perfectly, binding Huma Dragonbane's weapon arm!

R7: Huma Dragonbane tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R8: Nero of Thrace dances back then snaps forward, spearing Huma Dragonbane — barely a mark, Huma Dragonbane holds the line.

R8: Huma Dragonbane turns the shield flat and slams it into Nero of Thrace before cutting and Nero of Thrace takes a knee briefly before rising.

R9: Nero of Thrace proves their superiority with a CRITICAL strike on Huma Dragonbane!

R9: Huma Dragonbane shield-bashes Nero of Thrace and drives the gladius home yet Nero of Thrace maintains focus through the pain.

R10: Magnificent! Nero of Thrace CRITICALLY cleaves through Huma Dragonbane!

R10: The mob rises as Huma Dragonbane delivers a bone-crushing CRITICAL to Nero of Thrace!

R11: Nero of Thrace times the retreat then explodes forward at Huma Dragonbane yet Huma Dragonbane keeps their footing despite the graze.

R11: Huma Dragonbane locks onto Nero of Thrace and pressures forward with shield and sword — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R12: Nero of Thrace advances with measured steps, then strikes Huma Dragonbane but Huma Dragonbane steps into it, bleeding off the force.

Round 12: Nero of Thrace reads the angle and slips clear of Huma Dragonbane's strike.

R13: Nero of Thrace darts in and thrusts the trident at Huma Dragonbane — Huma Dragonbane barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R13: Huma Dragonbane times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Nero of Thrace though Nero of Thrace parries at the last instant.

R14: A legendary strike — Nero of Thrace CRITICALLY devastates Huma Dragonbane!

R14: The weighted net catches Huma Dragonbane across the shoulders — trapped!

R14: Huma Dragonbane cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R15: Nero of Thrace lunges with serpentine grace, three points seeking Huma Dragonbane but Huma Dragonbane twists clear, taking only a nick.

R15: Huma Dragonbane drives Nero of Thrace back with shield pressure then cuts — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R16: Nero of Thrace feints with the net then spears Huma Dragonbane yet Huma Dragonbane absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R16: Huma Dragonbane turns defense into offense, shield blocking then blade attacking Nero of Thrace striking home as Nero of Thrace fights through the shock.

R17: Nero of Thrace exploits reach advantage, stabbing at Huma Dragonbane — Huma Dragonbane's armor does its job, no penetration.

R17: Huma Dragonbane shield-bashes Nero of Thrace and drives the gladius home but Nero of Thrace converts defense to counter-position.

R18: Nero of Thrace shifts angles and thrusts the prongs at Huma Dragonbane's flank — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R18: Huma Dragonbane locks onto Nero of Thrace and pressures forward with shield and sword though Nero of Thrace grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R19: Nero of Thrace angles the weapon low and rakes Huma Dragonbane's leg but the strike barely bites through Huma Dragonbane's guard.

R19: Huma Dragonbane times it perfectly — a CRITICAL hit that staggers Nero of Thrace!

R20: Nero of Thrace pivots smoothly and redirects the trident at Huma Dragonbane — barely a mark, Huma Dragonbane holds the line.

Round 20: Nero of Thrace reads the angle and slips clear of Huma Dragonbane's strike.

R21: Nero of Thrace flows like the tide, trident darting at Huma Dragonbane yet Huma Dragonbane absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R21: The net whirls out and snares Huma Dragonbane fast!

R21: Huma Dragonbane cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R22: Nero of Thrace dances back then snaps forward, spearing Huma Dragonbane though Huma Dragonbane deflects most of the impact.

R22: Huma Dragonbane dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Nero of Thrace yet Nero of Thrace remains composed, wound superficial.

R22: Nero of Thrace is broken, eyes glazed, weapon drooping.

R23: Nero of Thrace advances with measured steps, then strikes Huma Dragonbane though Huma Dragonbane deflects most of the impact.

R23: Huma Dragonbane finds the gap in Nero of Thrace's armor with a CRITICAL thrust!

R24: Nero of Thrace keeps Huma Dragonbane honest with probing jabs though the strike lands, Huma Dragonbane hardly notices.

R24: Huma Dragonbane channels pure fury into a CRITICAL blow at Nero of Thrace!

R25: Pure instinct — Nero of Thrace CRITICALLY wounds Huma Dragonbane with savage precision!

Round 25: Huma Dragonbane digs deep — a second wind restores 194 vigor!

Round 25: Nero of Thrace reads the angle and slips clear of Huma Dragonbane's strike.

R26: Nero of Thrace lunges with serpentine grace, three points seeking Huma Dragonbane but Huma Dragonbane gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R26: Huma Dragonbane uses the shield boss to stagger Nero of Thrace then follows through though Nero of Thrace grimaces, the damage is slight.

R27: Nero of Thrace uses the net as a screen then drives through at Huma Dragonbane — barely a mark, Huma Dragonbane holds the line.

R27: Huma Dragonbane closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Nero of Thrace though blood appears, Nero of Thrace fights through it.