🗣️ Ferocius bellows: “Steel and Blood!”

R1: Spartacus the Swift II executes a brutal X-slash across Ferocius's torso and Ferocius feels the bite of well-placed steel.

R1: Ferocius charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Spartacus the Swift II though the strike lands, Spartacus the Swift II hardly notices.

R2: Spartacus the Swift II times the perfect counter — a CRITICAL strike to Ferocius!

R2: Ferocius demonstrates textbook form, shield protecting as the blade strikes Spartacus the Swift II striking with surgical precision at Spartacus the Swift II.

R3: Spartacus the Swift II executes a spinning low-high combination on Ferocius but Ferocius has endured far worse than this.

R3: Ferocius drops the shoulder and drives through Spartacus the Swift II splitting skin and sending Spartacus the Swift II reeling.

R4: Spartacus the Swift II feints brilliantly then CRITICALLY hammers Ferocius!

R4: Ferocius uses the shield to pin Spartacus the Swift II and stabs viciously striking true as Spartacus the Swift II fights to stay upright.

R5: Spartacus the Swift II creates a blade barrier then strikes through at Ferocius and Ferocius's weapon dips as pain lances through them.

R5: Ferocius builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Spartacus the Swift II though the blade skitters across Spartacus the Swift II's armor.

R6: Spartacus the Swift II exploits a fatal gap and CRITICALLY wounds Ferocius!

R6: Ferocius plants the shield and slashes at Spartacus the Swift II's exposed limbs drawing a bright line of blood.

R7: Spartacus the Swift II accelerates the tempo, overwhelming Ferocius with both swords though the strike connects, Ferocius is unmoved.

R7: Ferocius turns the shield flat and slams it into Spartacus the Swift II before cutting yet Spartacus the Swift II maintains focus through the pain.

R8: Spartacus the Swift II transitions from defense to offense, striking Ferocius yet Ferocius shows no weakness from the contact.

R8: Ferocius closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Spartacus the Swift II yet Spartacus the Swift II absorbs it without breaking stride.

R9: Spartacus the Swift II crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Ferocius but Ferocius anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R9: Ferocius uses the shield edge to split Spartacus the Swift II's guard then cuts and Spartacus the Swift II feels warmth spreading across their side.

R10: Spartacus the Swift II spins on the ball of the foot and cuts at Ferocius and Ferocius feels warmth spreading across their side.

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

R10: A legendary strike — Ferocius CRITICALLY devastates Spartacus the Swift II!

R11: Spartacus the Swift II darts in like a viper, both blades thrusting at Ferocius and Ferocius realizes they're in serious trouble.

R11: Ferocius charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Spartacus the Swift II yet Spartacus the Swift II absorbs it without breaking stride.

R12: Spartacus the Swift II crosses the twin swords and rakes them across Ferocius drawing a bright line of blood.

R12: Ferocius drives Spartacus the Swift II back with shield pressure then cuts yet Spartacus the Swift II plants their feet and endures.

R13: Spartacus the Swift II channels pure fury into a CRITICAL blow at Ferocius!