Ragen's mind was aware of the magical abilites of the man he was facing, but due to a lack of research he knew he couldnt prepare properly for everything. So he tried to just stick to the basics and engage in staff combat. Sadly he would never even get to swing his staff. 
The energy of the blade was literally a flash to him, tearing through the air in less that a second, Ragen had just enough time to begin to scream before the energy of the blade tore through his unprotected body and sliced him clean in half. 

The Elders of Arkashe Mountain, were now satisfied.