R1: Tarquin the Bold uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on Publius the Bull though Publius the Bull grimaces, the damage is slight.

R1: Publius the Bull times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Tarquin the Bold — a scratch that will barely scar.

R2: Tarquin the Bold uses the shield edge to split Publius the Bull's guard then cuts and Publius the Bull takes a knee briefly before rising.

R2: Publius the Bull reads Tarquin the Bold like a scroll and punishes with a CRITICAL strike!

R3: Tarquin the Bold advances in perfect formation, blade snapping at Publius the Bull but Publius the Bull turns with the blow to lessen its bite.

R3: Publius the Bull turns defense into offense, shield blocking then blade attacking Tarquin the Bold — a glancing strike, more sound than fury.

R4: Tarquin the Bold anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Publius the Bull driving Publius the Bull to one knee before they recover.

R4: Publius the Bull demonstrates classic technique, advancing on Tarquin the Bold — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R5: Tarquin the Bold grinds forward inch by inch, punishing Publius the Bull though the strike connects, Publius the Bull is unmoved.

R5: Publius the Bull uses the shield to pin Tarquin the Bold and stabs viciously but Tarquin the Bold steps into it, bleeding off the force.

R6: Tarquin the Bold delivers a crushing shield strike then follows with steel at Publius the Bull landing with authority as Publius the Bull recoils.

R6: Publius the Bull keeps Tarquin the Bold at bay with shield pressure before striking though Tarquin the Bold takes the hit, it changes nothing.

R7: Tarquin the Bold uses shield feints to create openings against Publius the Bull but Publius the Bull angles the body to deflect most of it.

R7: Blood sprays as Publius the Bull lands a CRITICAL thrust on Tarquin the Bold!

R8: Tarquin the Bold uses raw strength to bully Publius the Bull with shield and sword yet Publius the Bull plants their feet and endures.

R8: Publius the Bull crashes into Tarquin the Bold like a tide of iron and bronze but Tarquin the Bold catches it on the armor's edge.

R9: Tarquin the Bold turns defense into offense, shield blocking then blade attacking Publius the Bull hammering Publius the Bull with the force of a mule's kick.

R9: Publius the Bull uses the shield as an anvil and the blade as a hammer on Tarquin the Bold yet Tarquin the Bold absorbs the blow with practiced ease.

R10: Tarquin the Bold builds pressure with the shield then converts to blade at Publius the Bull though the blade skitters across Publius the Bull's armor.

R10: Publius the Bull anchors behind the shield and lashes out at Tarquin the Bold yet Tarquin the Bold shows no weakness from the contact.

R11: Tarquin the Bold plants the shield and slashes at Publius the Bull's exposed limbs and Publius the Bull feels warmth spreading across their side.

R11: Publius the Bull uses weight advantage to drive Tarquin the Bold backward — Tarquin the Bold barely feels it, adrenaline surging.

R12: Tarquin the Bold shield-bashes Publius the Bull and drives the gladius home but Publius the Bull catches it on the armor's edge.

R12: Publius the Bull hammers Tarquin the Bold with shield rim and blade yet Tarquin the Bold absorbs it without breaking stride.

R13: Tarquin the Bold times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Publius the Bull striking true as Publius the Bull fights to stay upright.

R13: Publius the Bull is broken, eyes glazed, weapon drooping.

R13: Publius the Bull locks shields with Tarquin the Bold then twists and stabs — a flesh wound, painful but not dire.

R14: Tarquin the Bold uses the shield edge to split Publius the Bull's guard then cuts and Publius the Bull hisses through gritted teeth.

R14: Publius the Bull rides momentum forward, crashing into Tarquin the Bold with shield and blade though Tarquin the Bold flinches, the wound is negligible.

R15: Tarquin the Bold times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Publius the Bull carving through leather and flesh on Publius the Bull.

R15: Publius the Bull turns defense into offense, shield blocking then blade attacking Tarquin the Bold — Tarquin the Bold takes it on the bracer, no real harm done.

R16: Tarquin the Bold bulls forward behind the shield and stabs Publius the Bull but Publius the Bull anticipates and minimizes the damage.

R16: Publius the Bull delivers a shield punch that rattles Tarquin the Bold before cutting yet Tarquin the Bold shows no weakness from the contact.

R17: Tarquin the Bold uses the shield to pin Publius the Bull and stabs viciously and Publius the Bull doubles over momentarily from the blow.