A very safe and defensive way of doing things, yes. Boring, predictable, but dangerous if we are not careful.

[Tried and true strategy. However, Maria has found that practically speaking, the faster and more aggressive one is, the easier it becomes to dispatch enemies. It works wonders for Beasts, especially, but even more sentient beings.

And there comes the Knight. Maria shifts her grip on her swords.] I believe this is the part where they counterattack. They're quite weakened in numbers; we may be able to just... finish this. If you think the two of us can finish off what is left.