Very often learning the difference between cowardly escape and strategic retreat was what made warrior live longer. It's smart, it's tactical, generally a good idea in certain, specific circumstances-

"...really?"

He sat for a moment longer on that lamp, blinking owlishly. Is this how probably everyone felt when he fell into a habit of breaking every fight, due to the given orders? Not that he can remember that part clearly, as it was related to a different summoning but...