[b]Ruling[/b] [list] [*]The metal composition of Dias' scythe is unspecified. [*]We did determine an average temperature for the superheated scythe described as being "red" which is at the same color saturation as Cherry[url=https://www.hearth.com/talk/wiki/know-temperature-when-metal-glows-red/](1)[/url] being at 581c to 745c at best. Within this range it's believed that the average is 663c. [*]Leeroy's character shin had not accounted for his own "spine" or spike he unleashed into the ground which would have hindered his movements. [*]Shin was stopped by his own "spine" immediately with exception of his right foot having faced at an angle to meet Dias. This stop would be referenced again in Leeroy's next attack by planting his left foot on the ground going back from his previous action (moving forward to block the blade). The only possible way he would go forward is on his right foot, but that stood on the ground according to his axe swing action as it never left. That means this spine hindered Shin's ability to move forward with his left foot and anticipate the scythe. He would not be able to move forward to meet it. [*]This very spine projected from the right fore-arm of Shin which is the same arm his axe. This spine stopped all his movements except the right foot. The spine, coming from the same arm as his swing, may also disable his ability to retaliate. At any direction from his right arm (pulling against or pushing against) the spine, acting as an anchoring, also inhabits the very arm of Shin from decapitating his opponent. [*]With the spine hindering Shin's ability to move forward also disallows his ability to block and retaliation. Since Dias has already posted his attack carries through from the original attack he made. [*]Dias would NOT activate his Scythe Growth ability and attack because it required the initiation of Shin's block. Since Shin is unable to move forward and use his sword to block the scythe then Dias must proceed with his previous attack uninterrupted. [*]The actual properties of the scythe cannot be determined though we have a number for the heat. This is important for the damage Shin may be taking. [*]The swing Dias utilized was an up-to-down swing uppercut aimed for the groin of Leeroy. This is important for the damage may take. [*]Dias buffed his physical abilities or "reinforce" them to possibly increase the potency of his movements including his previous evasion and attack. [*]We do not know where the plates are located in the armor of Shin. [*]The threads serve as a form of defense comparable to plate armor. [/list] [b][color=Green]Verdict[/color][/b] This took some intense amount of arguing but we boil down the damage Shin WILL be taking. The armor itself only specifies the overall durability of the character as double of what he could withstand, but we do not know where the plates are located. The pins inside his bones may also play a small rule in hindering the course of Dias' scythe. The armor, being able to weaken blows and disperse them, does not state a threshold but does lend credence to an ambiguous amount of damage potential it cannot ignore. We do not know the exact strength of "reinforced" physical attributes but we can only determine, because on shin's defenses, that the scythe penetrates through the groin and ends at the mid point to his stomach. It will not go any further because the armor, despite being split by the scythe, may have plates around the stomach region or abdomen which is coated in a hardness like steel. This does not kill Shin as he is only durable but tough enough to survive mortal wounds. We do not know when he'll succumb to shock or pain. Due to the nature of this fight: The scythe attack connects. Leeroy it is your turn to attack; however, because Dias will be rollback a turn which rendered his actions invalid (due to the update of this fight). We will grant him an Edit On Demand to adjust for the information given. When he is finish editing his last post then it is your turn to post and continue the fight. Dias please highlight the text with any indicator of what has changed in your post so your opponent and ourselves can see it.