Ronan had remained hidden or at least rather unnoticed and patient where he was. It seemed the patience and waiting for a specific opening was paying off at this moment. He questioned how often that such was used in the past but it was likely that now was not the time to think about such. This moment was the time to strike directly while one of the assailants remained rather unwary of Ronan’s presence and was heading toward Ronan without noticing such. 

Ronan quickly used this stealth advantage. Aiming and quickly swinging the rapier as to strike the assailant. Specifically, Ronan aimed to deal a fair blow toward the assailant’s temple with the use of the rapier’s pommel. Aiming not to deal a fatal blow but to render the man unconscious, yet again.