(There's no doubt that Oswald's sword arm surpasses Cornelius'. The hitman has more than enough power to balance out his lesser agility. With such a powerful strike, the first shadow falls to the ground and dissipates into dark mist.
The second and third are more ready for the pair's assault, if a bit startled by their ambush. Cornelius rushes the second knight, with the first attack knocking it down to the floor. The axe comes crashing down and keeps Cornelius from performing a follow-up. Instead, the shadow lifts the large axe and turns it to Oswald to try and give its ally breathing room.)
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The second and third are more ready for the pair's assault, if a bit startled by their ambush. Cornelius rushes the second knight, with the first attack knocking it down to the floor. The axe comes crashing down and keeps Cornelius from performing a follow-up. Instead, the shadow lifts the large axe and turns it to Oswald to try and give its ally breathing room.)