[He's stunned- in a good way- by the comment on his bravery. He'd not thought of it in that way. He was just... doing what was necessary. His duty as a dragoon.]

I wasn't certain myself, until I had to make that decision. [And as much as he'd had chances to turn away, his mind had been made up. Not once did he waver from it. That has to count for something.] For what it was worth... it seems they were victorious in the next cycle.