Henry did not defend passively. It wasn't his nature.
Henry's Two-Handed Sword carved an arc through the air, aimed straight for Edmund's vitals.
Edmund hastily retreated, blocking with his sword. The blades flashed, and every exchange sent a shock through the crowd.
Henry's Swordsmanship was defined by wide, sweeping movements, full of power and ferocity, while Edmund's was steady and precise.
Henry skillfully used the flex of his blade to knock Edmund's sword aside. He immediately closed the distance and slammed an Iron Mountain Lean into Edmund's left side.
Although Edmund was in good physical shape, he still lost his balance slightly under Henry's sudden close-quarters assault.
Henry seized the opportunity, thrusting his Two-Handed Sword at a precise angle toward a gap in Edmund's armor. Edmund barely managed to block the blow with his own sword, but the strain was already showing.
