Read the following context and answer the question.
Context: With preternatural strength Austin could appreciate , the first man 's neck was snapped before he could cry out . His fellow , distracted , could n't react before he found Austin 's blades buried to the hilt in his chest , the wild - eyed predator laughing in his face . Riding the body to the ground , his thoughts turned to the stake , removed from Winni 's heart by the first dead man .
Question: What may have happened to the first man ?
Answer:


He was killed in battle .