🗣️ Mark bellows: “My Mother Believes in Me!”

🗣️ Klixor the Second bellows: “Let the Gods Decide!”

🐾 Mark is joined by their fierce companion Eurasian Wolf!

R1: Klixor the Second charges like a bull, shield first, blade finding Mark but Mark twists clear, taking only a nick.

R1: Mark finds the opening and CRITICALLY punishes Klixor the Second!

R2: The crowd erupts as Klixor the Second lands a CRITICAL on Mark!

R2: Mark builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Klixor the Second — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R3: Klixor the Second demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Mark — Mark barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R3: Mark smashes the shield edge into Klixor the Second's face then follows with steel but Klixor the Second shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R4: Klixor the Second uses shield feints to create openings against Mark but Mark has endured far worse than this.

R4: Mark sees the opening and drives home a CRITICAL blow into Klixor the Second!

R5: Klixor the Second seizes the moment with a CRITICAL thrust at Mark!

R5: Mark uses the shield to pin Klixor the Second and stabs viciously yet Klixor the Second keeps their footing despite the graze.

R6: Klixor the Second uses the shield edge to split Mark's guard then cuts yet Mark plants their feet and endures.

R6: Mark drops the shoulder and drives through Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second plants their feet and endures.

R7: Klixor the Second times it perfectly — a CRITICAL hit that staggers Mark!

R7: Mark delivers a shield punch that rattles Klixor the Second before cutting though Klixor the Second flinches, the wound is negligible.

R8: Klixor the Second dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Mark — Mark shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R8: Mark plants the shield and slashes at Klixor the Second's exposed limbs — a shallow wound, little more than a scratch.

R9: Klixor the Second delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Mark though blood appears, Mark fights through it.

R9: Mark builds momentum behind the shield then releases it at Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R10: Klixor the Second uses the shield boss to stagger Mark then follows through but Mark angles the body to deflect most of it.

R10: Mark uses shield feints to create openings against Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second absorbs it without breaking stride.

R11: Klixor the Second uses weight advantage to drive Mark backward though Mark registers the hit, resolve unshaken.

R11: Mark drops the shoulder and drives through Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R12: Klixor the Second drops the shoulder and drives through Mark but Mark shifts just enough to avoid the worst.

R12: Mark uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second maintains focus through the pain.

R13: Magnificent! Klixor the Second CRITICALLY cleaves through Mark!

R13: Mark catches Klixor the Second's weapon on the shield and counters though Klixor the Second takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R14: Klixor the Second locks shields with Mark then twists and stabs though Mark deflects most of the impact.

R14: Mark channels pure fury into a CRITICAL blow at Klixor the Second!

R15: Klixor the Second uses the shield to create space then thrusts at Mark but Mark turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R15: Precision and power! Mark delivers a CRITICAL wound to Klixor the Second!

R16: Klixor the Second sees red and CRITICALLY carves into Mark!

R16: Mark dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Klixor the Second though Klixor the Second parries at the last instant.

R17: The crowd erupts as Klixor the Second lands a CRITICAL on Mark!

R17: Mark wedges the shield into Klixor the Second's guard then stabs — Klixor the Second barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R18: Klixor the Second turns defense into offense, shield blocking then blade attacking Mark yet Mark continues forward, undeterred.

R18: Mark uses the shield boss to stagger Klixor the Second then follows through but Klixor the Second gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R19: A moment of brilliance — Klixor the Second CRITICALLY cleaves into Mark!

R19: Mark uses shield feints to create openings against Klixor the Second but Klixor the Second refuses to give satisfaction of a reaction.

R20: Klixor the Second plants their feet and punches the gladius into Mark yet Mark keeps rhythm and composure.

R20: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Mark carves clean through Klixor the Second's defense!

R21: Klixor the Second demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Mark yet Mark maintains focus through the pain.

R21: Mark bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Klixor the Second — a flesh wound that won't slow Klixor the Second down.

R22: Klixor the Second capitalizes ruthlessly with a CRITICAL strike to Mark!

R22: Mark times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Klixor the Second — a flesh wound that won't slow Klixor the Second down.

R23: Klixor the Second uses the shield edge to split Mark's guard then cuts yet Mark keeps their footing despite the graze.

R23: Mark turns the shield flat and slams it into Klixor the Second before cutting but Klixor the Second gives ground gracefully, damage minimal.

R24: Klixor the Second demonstrates raw power, muscling Mark with shield and steel but Mark has endured far worse than this.

R24: Mark bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second keeps their footing despite the graze.

R25: Klixor the Second plants the shield and slashes at Mark's exposed limbs yet Mark absorbs it without breaking stride.

R25: Mark grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Klixor the Second but Klixor the Second turns it aside for only a glancing graze.

R26: Klixor the Second builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Mark though the blade skitters across Mark's armor.

R26: Mark plants their feet and punches the gladius into Klixor the Second though Klixor the Second grimaces, the damage is slight.

R27: Klixor the Second channels pure fury into a CRITICAL blow at Mark!

R27: Mark is a ghost of themselves, barely clinging to consciousness.

R27: Mark uses shield feints to create openings against Klixor the Second but Klixor the Second angles the body to deflect most of it.

R28: Perfect form! Klixor the Second executes a CRITICAL cut that nearly fells Mark!

R28: Mark times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Klixor the Second but Klixor the Second steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R29: Klixor the Second times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Mark — Mark shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R29: Mark crashes into Klixor the Second like a tide of iron and bronze yet Klixor the Second keeps rhythm and composure.

R30: Klixor the Second marches forward like a battering ram, blade finding Mark cutting deep as Mark struggles to maintain form.

R30: Mark bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second absorbs it without breaking stride.

R31: A masterful CRITICAL strike from Klixor the Second carves clean through Mark's defense!

R31: The crowd gasps — Mark delivers a CRITICAL strike that rends Klixor the Second!

R32: Klixor the Second locks shields with Mark then twists and stabs — Mark shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R32: Mark times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Klixor the Second yet Klixor the Second shows no weakness from the contact.

R33: Klixor the Second advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Mark yet Mark weathers it and stands firm.

R33: Mark uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on Klixor the Second though Klixor the Second parries at the last instant.

R34: Klixor the Second proves their superiority with a CRITICAL strike on Mark!

R34: Mark grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Klixor the Second but Klixor the Second converts defense to counter-position.

R35: Klixor the Second advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Mark — a scratch that will barely scar.