🗣️ Diabolus bellows: “I Am Your Nightmare.”

R1: Diabolus pivots and thrusts the trident into Tarquin Ironhand's side but the strike barely bites through Tarquin Ironhand's guard.

R1: Tarquin Ironhand locks onto Diabolus and pressures forward with shield and sword but Diabolus angles the body to deflect most of it.

R2: Diabolus uses the net as a screen then drives through at Tarquin Ironhand — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R2: Diabolus spins the net expertly, wrapping Tarquin Ironhand tight!

R2: Tarquin Ironhand tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R3: Diabolus times the perfect counter — a CRITICAL strike to Tarquin Ironhand!

R3: Tarquin Ironhand catches Diabolus's weapon on the shield and counters though Diabolus grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R4: Diabolus dances back then snaps forward, spearing Tarquin Ironhand though Tarquin Ironhand rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R4: Tarquin Ironhand hammers Diabolus with shield rim and blade though the blade skitters across Diabolus's armor.

R5: Diabolus shifts angles and thrusts the prongs at Tarquin Ironhand's flank though Tarquin Ironhand grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R5: Tarquin Ironhand keeps Diabolus at bay with shield pressure before striking but Diabolus anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R6: Diabolus demonstrates patience before striking Tarquin Ironhand yet Tarquin Ironhand plants their feet and endures.

R6: Absolute perfection — Tarquin Ironhand lands a CRITICAL that drops Diabolus!

R7: Diabolus feints high and stabs low at Tarquin Ironhand though the blade skitters across Tarquin Ironhand's armor.

R7: Tarquin Ironhand anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Diabolus yet Diabolus shows no weakness from the contact.

R8: Diabolus uses footwork to outmaneuver and strike Tarquin Ironhand — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R8: Tarquin Ironhand delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Diabolus yet Diabolus continues forward, undeterred.

R9: Diabolus weaves the net as distraction then punctures Tarquin Ironhand yet Tarquin Ironhand maintains focus through the pain.

R9: Tarquin Ironhand is caught in the mesh, struggling desperately to break free!

R9: Tarquin Ironhand thrashes free of the net but loses the initiative.

R10: Diabolus uses superior reach to probe Tarquin Ironhand's defenses yet Tarquin Ironhand remains composed, wound superficial.

R10: Tarquin Ironhand uses the shield to pin Diabolus and stabs viciously but Diabolus twists clear, taking only a nick.

R11: Diabolus advances with measured steps, then strikes Tarquin Ironhand but the strike barely bites through Tarquin Ironhand's guard.

R11: Tarquin Ironhand uses weight advantage to drive Diabolus backward but Diabolus shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R12: Diabolus feathers the trident point toward Tarquin Ironhand's throat but Tarquin Ironhand refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R12: Tarquin Ironhand times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Diabolus and Diabolus realizes they're in serious trouble.

R13: Diabolus flicks the trident at Tarquin Ironhand's exposed shoulder yet Tarquin Ironhand continues forward, undeterred.

R13: Diabolus times the net throw perfectly, binding Tarquin Ironhand's weapon arm!

R13: Tarquin Ironhand tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R14: Diabolus dances back then snaps forward, spearing Tarquin Ironhand yet Tarquin Ironhand maintains posture despite the graze.

R14: Diabolus casts the weighted net — Tarquin Ironhand is tangled and floundering!

R14: Tarquin Ironhand claws out of the net but the advantage is lost.

R15: Diabolus angles the weapon low and rakes Tarquin Ironhand's leg yet Tarquin Ironhand absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R15: Tarquin Ironhand is caught in the mesh, struggling desperately to break free!

R15: Tarquin Ironhand tears the net away — but the opening has passed.

R16: The death blow looms — Diabolus CRITICALLY wounds Tarquin Ironhand!

R16: Tarquin Ironhand advances relentlessly, gladius probing for Diabolus — Diabolus takes worse in training, this is nothing.

R17: Diabolus spins the shaft and stabs at Tarquin Ironhand's lower body though Tarquin Ironhand flinches, the wound is negligible.

R17: Tarquin Ironhand uses the shield boss to stagger Diabolus then follows through tearing through Diabolus's defense like paper.

R18: Diabolus flicks the trident at Tarquin Ironhand's exposed shoulder but Tarquin Ironhand has endured far worse than this.

R18: Tarquin Ironhand demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Diabolus but Diabolus twists clear, taking only a nick.

R19: Diabolus withdraws then strikes like lightning at Tarquin Ironhand but Tarquin Ironhand has endured far worse than this.

R19: Tarquin Ironhand uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Diabolus but Diabolus has endured far worse than this.

R20: Diabolus whips the trident in a vicious arc toward Tarquin Ironhand but Tarquin Ironhand anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R20: Tarquin Ironhand beats Diabolus's weapon aside and thrusts hard but Diabolus refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R20: The final moments — Diabolus can barely see their opponent.

R21: Diabolus spins the weapon defensively then converts to offense at Tarquin Ironhand but Tarquin Ironhand shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R21: Tarquin Ironhand uses weight advantage to drive Diabolus backward but Diabolus gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R22: Diabolus weaves the net as distraction then punctures Tarquin Ironhand — Tarquin Ironhand's armor does its job, no penetration.

R22: Tarquin Ironhand is bloodied and swaying, barely keeping their feet.

R22: Tarquin Ironhand controls the engagement with shield positioning, then strikes Diabolus but Diabolus converts defense to counter-position.

R23: Diabolus controls the range and picks Tarquin Ironhand apart from distance — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R23: Tarquin Ironhand grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Diabolus but Diabolus converts defense to counter-position.

R24: Diabolus flows like the tide, trident darting at Tarquin Ironhand though Tarquin Ironhand rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R24: Tarquin Ironhand grinds Diabolus down with a short, brutal thrust yet Diabolus continues forward, undeterred.

R25: Diabolus glides across the sand and spears Tarquin Ironhand but Tarquin Ironhand turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R25: Tarquin Ironhand uses raw strength to bully Diabolus with shield and sword yet Diabolus plants their feet and endures.

R26: Diabolus keeps distance and lances Tarquin Ironhand with the trident but Tarquin Ironhand converts defense to counter-position.

R26: Tarquin Ironhand overwhelms Diabolus with unrelenting shield-and-sword pressure yet Diabolus weathers it and stands firm.