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 .
What may have happened to the first man ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- He was killed in battle .
 - None of the above choices .
 - He survived the battle .
 - He started the battle .


He was killed in battle .