A famous line from a certain title came to mind. “Why do you think tigers are strong? Because they’re strong by nature!” Tigers don’t lift weights or train to learn special moves. But they’re strong. That’s because they were born as tigers.
But the bandits were no tigers. They were nothing but stray dogs, trying to make themselves look big with weapons and violence. These men lacked the talent to become hunters, the discipline to become soldiers, the diligence to become merchants, the skills to become craftsmen, and the endurance to become farmers. What would be exposed from under their bravado when their desperate attempt at intimidation failed and the villagers they looked down on retaliated...?
This is beautiful!