...I don't think that's the worst thing in the world. It's--not exactly great for a whole long list of reasons, mind you, but protecting others is just what a knight is meant to do. If it comes at cost to oneself, then...

[He sighed, sitting back down and running a hand through his hair to get it out of his face.]

...at least they're alive. Even if the cost is high and the pain with it difficult to bear, it's better that than death. So I'm not going to say you're wrong or anything stupid like that.