🗣️ Theokoles bellows: “Death Walks Beside Me.”

R1: Maximus the Cruel times a perfect dual thrust at Theokoles's exposed ribs finding the gap in Theokoles's armor perfectly.

R1: Theokoles feints with the left blade and drives the right home at Maximus the Cruel and Maximus the Cruel is broken, swaying like a tree about to fall!

R2: Maximus the Cruel closes the distance with a twin-blade rush at Theokoles landing with authority as Theokoles recoils.

R2: Theokoles drives Maximus the Cruel back with a relentless twin-blade assault and the crowd is on its feet as Maximus the Cruel falters!

R3: Maximus the Cruel times a perfect dual thrust at Theokoles's exposed ribs leaving Theokoles grimacing and unsteady.

R3: Theokoles strikes with deadly intent — a CRITICAL hit cripples Maximus the Cruel!

R4: Maximus the Cruel spins into a windmill strike aimed at Theokoles and Theokoles feels warmth spreading across their side.

R4: Theokoles unleashes a double-cut that catches Maximus the Cruel off-balance sending Maximus the Cruel staggering across the sand!

R5: Maximus the Cruel leaps forward, both weapons descending on Theokoles opening Theokoles up as crimson spatters the sand.

R5: Theokoles finds the rhythm and batters Maximus the Cruel with alternating blows landing with authority as Maximus the Cruel recoils.

R5: Maximus the Cruel's weapon wavers as strength abandons them.

R6: Magnificent! Maximus the Cruel CRITICALLY cleaves through Theokoles!

R6: Theokoles drives Maximus the Cruel back with a relentless twin-blade assault and Maximus the Cruel crumples like a puppet with cut strings!