Chapter 16 Cowardly Ranged Weapons
In Leon's world, ranged weapons are cowardly tools used by the lowly.
To a knight who values honor, such weapons are utterly unacceptable—meant only for peasant soldiers or commoners who have no need for glory.
Of course, Leon himself was a born commander, an undefeated rising general.
He had utilized archers, catapults, and cannons without hesitation in the past.
But ranged weapons have limitations—there's only so much power you can squeeze out of a bowstring, and firearms are no different.
Gunpowder has limits. Firepower has limits. In the end, these are weapons with a ceiling.
But swords and spears? They're different.
Swing harder, throw farther—it all comes down to the wielder's personal skill.
Can't split a boulder with a blade? That's the knight's own inadequacy.
Can't break through enemy ranks on horseback? A true knight, even against pikemen, can pierce through with enough strength and courage.
In the end, to earn true honor and renown, one must accomplish it with their own hands—not by relying on tools like a bow.