"What is the essence of combat?"
"…"
For about a minute after the question was asked, Bale just looked at the Professor, unsure of what to say. It was finally when he saw impatience on the old Professor's face that his brain churned back to life and he answered.
"The essence of combat… is to get powerful?"
Professor Adam calmly looked at the young cadet. "I asked you a question, the next time you respond with a question, you'll receive a month suspension from my future classes".
"Sorry sir". Bale bowed slightly in apology without hesitation.
Then thinking some more, he answered. "I think the essence of combat is to become powerful to protect our loved ones".
Without answering him, the old Professor turned his gaze to the cadet's friend, Andrew. "What of you, young man? What do you think is the essence of combat?"
Andrew thought for only a few seconds before he answered. "I think the essence of combat is survival".
