I do not wield the greatsword for spectacle. I wield it because it is honest. A shield is a promise of safety. A sword and shield together whisper of balance, of defense and offense in harmony. But harmony is a lie on the battlefield. There is no balance in war—only momentum. The greatsword is momentum incarnate. It does not wait. It does not ask. It demands. The Lie of the Shield A shield offers comfort. It whispers of safety, of…