🗣️ Berserkus bellows: “Remember My Name.”

Caelum's defensive stance reads Berserkus's aggressive approach perfectly — a 10% tactical edge!

R1: Berserkus lunges with serpent speed, both weapons seeking Caelum and Caelum buckles slightly under the impact.

R1: Caelum grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Berserkus though Berserkus deflects most of the impact.

R2: Berserkus hammers Caelum with alternating strikes from each sword but Caelum converts defense to counter-position.

R2: Caelum hammers Berserkus with shield rim and blade but Berserkus twists clear, taking only a nick.

R3: Berserkus spins low and brings both edges up into Caelum — Caelum barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R3: Caelum uses the shield boss to stagger Berserkus then follows through — Berserkus's armor does its job, no penetration.

R4: Berserkus spins clockwise and carves into Caelum and Caelum backpedals, reassessing the situation.

R4: Caelum rides momentum forward, crashing into Berserkus with shield and blade yet Berserkus weathers it and stands firm.

R5: Berserkus creates a blade barrier then strikes through at Caelum — Caelum's armor does its job, no penetration.

R5: Caelum hammers Berserkus with shield rim and blade but Berserkus refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R6: Berserkus spins into a windmill strike aimed at Caelum — Caelum shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R6: Caelum pounds forward, each step punctuated by a strike at Berserkus but Berserkus turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R7: Berserkus rolls under Caelum's guard and slices upward with both blades yet Caelum keeps rhythm and composure.

R7: Caelum uses the shield to pin Berserkus and stabs viciously — Berserkus shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R8: Berserkus drops low and sweeps both edges at Caelum's legs finding the gap in Caelum's armor perfectly.

R8: Caelum uses the shield to pin Berserkus and stabs viciously though Berserkus grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R9: Berserkus spins on the ball of the foot and cuts at Caelum but Caelum catches it on the armor's edge.

R9: Caelum uses weight advantage to drive Berserkus backward but Berserkus converts defense to counter-position.

R10: Berserkus unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Caelum and Caelum's eyes widen with the shock of it.

R10: The crowd erupts as Caelum lands a CRITICAL on Berserkus!

R11: Berserkus drives Caelum back with a relentless twin-blade assault yet Caelum maintains posture despite the graze.

R11: Caelum times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Berserkus but Berserkus times a half-step back perfectly.

R12: Berserkus darts in like a viper, both blades thrusting at Caelum but Caelum twists clear, taking only a nick.

R12: Caelum dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Berserkus yet Berserkus maintains posture despite the graze.

Round 12: Caelum drives a shield bash home — Berserkus is stunned!

Round 13: Berserkus is still reeling and cannot act.

R13: Caelum drops the shoulder and drives through Berserkus but Berserkus anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R14: Berserkus unleashes a double-cut that catches Caelum off-balance finding the gap in Caelum's armor perfectly.

R14: Caelum demonstrates textbook form, shield protecting as the blade strikes Berserkus yet Berserkus weathers it and stands firm.

R15: Berserkus reverses grip and lashes out at Caelum with both edges — Caelum takes it on the bracer, no real harm done.

R15: Caelum grinds Berserkus down with a short, brutal thrust yet Berserkus maintains posture despite the graze.

R16: Berserkus transitions from defense to offense, striking Caelum but Caelum converts defense to counter-position.

R16: Caelum turns the shield flat and slams it into Berserkus before cutting yet Berserkus maintains posture despite the graze.

Round 16: Berserkus turns defense to offense with a sharp riposte!

R16: Berserkus creates a blade barrier then strikes through at Caelum and Caelum realizes they're in serious trouble.

R16: Caelum's breath comes in ragged gasps — defeat looms.

R17: Berserkus sidesteps and counter-slashes at Caelum from the flank and Caelum winces, guard faltering.

R17: Blood sprays as Caelum lands a CRITICAL thrust on Berserkus!

R18: Berserkus closes the distance with a twin-blade rush at Caelum — Caelum's armor does its job, no penetration.

R18: Caelum delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Berserkus yet Berserkus continues forward, undeterred.

R19: Berserkus whirls both blades in a screaming arc at Caelum and Caelum's face contorts with the pain.

R19: Caelum bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Berserkus but Berserkus turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R19: The crowd senses the kill as Berserkus staggers, near collapse.

R20: Berserkus proves unstoppable with a CRITICAL strike to Caelum!