Kenway - Kills before someone gets sword

So we stared at one another. Mainly me and big brute number one. And then I made my move. Right hand outstretched as though in protection, but then – engage blade, strike – and brute number two was still reaching for his own sword when my blade pierced his neck. At the same time I’d snatched my sword from my belt with my left hand and was able to defend big brute number one’s first attack, our swords clashing with the force of first impact.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, Chapter 49