“A knight shouldn't just be lucky enough to be born to some damn noble! A knight has duties.... Responsibilities. "A knight is brave and true, aids all in need and defends the weak from evil." I can't uphold that oath without honing my skills. Suffering hardship. All of that. How can I know courage if I don't face bloody death a bunch of times? I'll fight for the Shepherds until I've damn well EARNED the title of knight!”