Rescuing the villagers

Mukesh, realizing the confrontation was inevitable, readied himself for the fight.

The soldier lunged forward with his sword for a downward strike, and Mukesh swiftly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the blade. 

He ducked under a horizontal slash and seized the opportunity to land a powerful elbow slam to the soldier's midsection, forcing him to stagger back.

"You're fast, villager, but it won't save you," the soldier growled, regaining his balance.

The soldier attacked again, his strikes becoming more aggressive as he attempted to slice wider.

Taking side steps Mukesh easily dodged another downward strike followed by an upward slash and exploiting the momentum he used his left forearm into the blunt spine of the blade, deflecting it with a satisfying clang.

Then delivered a quick jab to the soldier's jaw, disorienting him momentarily.