The first man rushed at Caius with a dagger and even blocked his first strike, but Caius was stronger, pushing the man backwards. He dodged the second assailant also rushing after him, then kicked out the legs of the man holding the dagger.
As soon as he lost his footing, Caius pierced his sword through his heart and, without missing a beat, pulled it out and struck the second bandit across the neck as he turned to try to attack Caius again.
The man stopped with his arms raised in the air, holding a sword, and blood poured out the side of his neck. Caius kicked him, and his sword slipped out of his neck. The man fell backward with a thud.
Ryder stood some feet away, swinging his sword around then sheathing and unsheathing it. Caius was glad he had stayed back. If Ryder had been the second bandit who tried to attack him while his hands were busy, he wouldn't have easily evaded and countered.
