Block the sword, for God's sake!

With fighting instict kicking in, you quickly unsheath your blade and hold it up to block the incoming strike. The powerful clash is enough to floor you, but you steel you feet and stay steady. You are so glad you have the ability to fight ingrained into your head in this world or you would have been a goner.

An immediate swordfight commenses and you deftly try and dodge the myriad of attacks from all directions. The less you think about it, the better you do and by clearing your head you find you can easily parry each attack.

"Just die!" The man screamed at you, striking again.

"Sorry, I have other plans." You retort, blocking the strike. "Just who the hell are you?"

"It doesn't matter! You'll be dead soon anyway!" He goes for a strong overhead strike. It leaves him momentarily open. Going for the block is the easiest maniver, but you could attempt to go on the offensive and if you're fast enough you can dodge the attack and hit his defenseless midsection.