The Captured Follower

You trigger the buttons just as the sarkic with the knives charges at you. The shield flies out, slicing through the mans neck in a powerful spread. He falls to the ground, clenching his neck. You press your foot to his head, pushing back till you hear a snap.
As you do this the second sarkic rushes you from the side. The shield opening stops his charge, twisting and breaking his wooden spear from its impact. He is dazed for a moment then rushes you with a machete like weapon kept at his side.