"Not anticipating deceit."

Which had this been some sort of climatic battle, Malgus might have caused a tree or something else to topple upon the Jedi.

But since this was not, he stopped his assault taking a small step back. Not in retreat but just giving some small space.

"He thought his actions gave him an opening to strike, but all it did was give me an opportunity. It was his apprentice that later attempted to hunt me down."