However, that may have been for the best— His left shoulder would have
been hit by Eugeo's sword had he stood firm; the force from the secret
move, Vertical, rendered his entire body afloat, blowing him over three mel
behind.
If he fell onto the floor like that, the bout would be irrefutably Eugeo's
victory, but he obstinately refused to fall down as expected of him and took
tottering steps. He bent his body as much as he could, preserving an
insecure balance.