I suppose that could be true. [ Sylvain gives a thoughtful hum, even as he steps into the next attack, lance whirling and jabbing around him, He keeps pace with Altaïr, covering his back as they fight, the stance coming to him like second nature. ] But I think the arrogance would come once you think you've hit the level of being the best. Or when you stop finding a challenge in any of your fights.

[ In which case, he wonders how their Professor has managed it all this time. ]