He's a guy, surely he can piece it together unlike the manakete girl who just continues to stare in confusion. Magic will attract them and what's that part about cutting off their head? She needs a weapon in order to do that and she's been brought here without one.

"Urghhhh." Vocalizing her frustration loudly, Nowi leans back a bit lazily. "I haven't used an axe in a long time, but if that's what I need in order to beat those guys..."