The match begins with both fighters standing still, sizing each other up. Reichen is the first to speak. “An intriguing opponent. The subtle dilation of your pupils suggests… a heightened parasympathetic response. Psychic powers, of course.” But even as they deduce, Negu is already at work, their draining ability quietly sapping Reichen’s focus and resilience.
ReichenBACK notices the subtle haze creeping into their thoughts and immediately adjusts, using their enhanced intelligence to compartmentalize and shield their mind. They fire back with a barrage of sharp, analytical insults designed to destabilize Negu’s concentration. Negu winces but smirks, redirecting the psychic damage with ease. “You’ll have to do better than that, genius.”
The fight shifts into a dangerous stalemate, with Negu steadily weakening ReichenBACK’s psychic defenses while Reichen expertly avoids letting their mind succumb to full control. But Negu’s draining ability begins to take its toll. Reichen’s attacks grow slower, their deductions less biting, and their movements more sluggish.
Sensing victory, Negu presses their advantage, pushing a wave of psychic energy that almost brings Reichen to their knees. The crowd watches in awe as Reichen stumbles—but then they smirk. “You’re too confident. That’s your weakness.” Using the last reserves of their cognitive energy, Reichen pinpoints Negu’s reliance on their draining ability and counters with a perfectly timed strike to disrupt their focus.
Reichen hurls a series of cognitive feints, forcing Negu to overextend themselves. The psychic drain falters, and Reichen capitalizes on this moment of weakness, landing a devastating mental strike that leaves Negu reeling. But it’s not enough to completely neutralize the drainer, who quickly recovers and counters with a low-level mind control attempt.
It’s a nail-biting finish as the crowd holds its breath. Reichen resists valiantly, but the earlier drain proves too much. In a final surge, Negu seizes control for just long enough to deliver a psychic blow that topples Reichen.
The Verdict:
While ReichenBACK’s brilliance and resilience kept them in the fight, Negu’s relentless psychic draining and eventual mind control tipped the scales. This battle of intellect ends with the tactician defeated—but not without a commendable fight.
Winner: Negu!
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