Guardian's heightened sense of hearing allowed him to hear the blade coming. He rolled forward. Nicoli's blade missed Guardian's back but hit his armor, leaving a long scratch from where the long sword had struck.

Guardian then leaped into the air again. This time, Guardian landed behind Nicoli. Guardian attempted to make Nicoli lose balance by sweeping the assassin's legs off the floor. Guardian then followed it up with a series of fast slashes from his short sword and dagger, aimed at Nicoli's back.