It's more exciting than sitting back and attacking from afar.

(Spoken like a true swordsman. Of course, he's going to think his own method is better than others. Still, right now, he focuses on the target once more, settling in and trying to consider how his last shot went and what he can do to adjust it...

The next shot ends up missing completely but not by much.)

... Though, it would be fun to see someone's face when you strike without them ever seeing you.

(A compliment.)