Ovidius the Wolf's balanced stance reads Mustang's defensive approach perfectly — a 5% tactical edge!

R1: Mustang leaps forward, both weapons descending on Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf drops their guard for a fatal instant.

R1: Ovidius the Wolf advances relentlessly, gladius probing for Mustang and Mustang gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R2: Mustang wheels and strikes, twin blades finding Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf takes a knee briefly before rising.

R2: Ovidius the Wolf delivers a shield punch that rattles Mustang before cutting and Mustang staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R3: Mustang reverses direction mid-strike, confusing Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf knows this wound will cost them.

R3: Ovidius the Wolf closes the gap and delivers a crushing shield blow to Mustang but Mustang has endured far worse than this.

R4: Mustang presses forward, dual swords singing through the air at Ovidius the Wolf striking home as Ovidius the Wolf fights through the shock.

R4: Ovidius the Wolf deflects with the shield and counters hard at Mustang though Mustang parries at the last instant.

R5: Mustang uses superior speed to land two cuts before Ovidius the Wolf can react punching through as Ovidius the Wolf tries to disengage.

R5: Ovidius the Wolf demonstrates raw power, muscling Mustang with shield and steel but Mustang twists clear, taking only a nick.

R6: Mustang wheels and strikes, twin blades finding Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf feels their strength waning slightly.

R6: Ovidius the Wolf uses shield feints to create openings against Mustang — Mustang barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R7: Mustang finds the rhythm and batters Ovidius the Wolf with alternating blows tearing through Ovidius the Wolf's defense like paper.

R7: Ovidius the Wolf absorbs Mustang's strike and returns fire with the gladius though Mustang rolls with the blow and shrugs it off.

R8: Mustang closes fast and scissor-strikes Ovidius the Wolf with both blades and Ovidius the Wolf's face contorts with the pain.

R8: Ovidius the Wolf keeps Mustang at bay with shield pressure before striking — a flesh wound that won't slow Mustang down.

R9: Mustang unleashes a blistering flurry of dual steel on Ovidius the Wolf and Ovidius the Wolf drops their shoulder, trying to recover.

R9: The death blow looms — Ovidius the Wolf CRITICALLY wounds Mustang!

R10: Mustang advances with controlled fury, both swords probing Ovidius the Wolf finding its mark as Ovidius the Wolf absorbs the punishment.

R10: Ovidius the Wolf drops their weapon arm, no strength left.

R10: Ovidius the Wolf pounds forward, each step punctuated by a strike at Mustang — a cosmetic cut, Mustang's fighting spirit intact.

R11: Mustang finds the rhythm and batters Ovidius the Wolf with alternating blows and Ovidius the Wolf buckles slightly under the impact.

R11: Ovidius the Wolf plants their feet and punches the gladius into Mustang — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R12: Mustang rolls under Ovidius the Wolf's guard and slices upward with both blades though the strike lands, Ovidius the Wolf hardly notices.

R12: Ovidius the Wolf wedges the shield into Mustang's guard then stabs but Mustang anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R13: Mustang punishes Ovidius the Wolf's error with a CRITICAL blow!