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The Advisor could simply hide in a tavern full of her guards, and the Knight could run away upon seeing the guards.
Everything is clear with the Thief.
Heavy Infantry – the text says, “just one more centimeter and it’s over,” maybe something hit the helmet and didn’t penetrate. The Knight is out, and the Duke was most likely on horseback.
The Sorceress could just as easily have beaten up the Knight and left. She’s got the power.