The blade strikes home on the man's face, he can't asses the degree of the wound since the man was pushed back, but it seems to be enough to slow them down for a few seconds. And make his partners hesitate. He tries to hear any cahtter from the men below, still if he is aproached with a raised shield he will push it back with his leg.<br/><br/>Kalaj is somewhat relieved that he hasn't heard anything from Adjia or either of the girls, still it might take them a bit more of time to reach the floor. After all, Adjia is carrying one of them. Perhaps he can hold off the next attacker and afterwards make a dash for the rope, his front to the hatch, of course. It would be useful to have Yume with him, she should be with the muse already, hopefully everything is going well.