Actually, Eileen wasn't wrong. Nate's performance in hand-to-hand combat isn't as serious and stubborn as his image suggests; rather, it's truly insidious.
However, Alexander didn't have any intention of fighting fair and square either.
Nate is cunning, and Alexander is not to be outdone. While holding his wounded area and looking pained, it was just a ploy to lure Nate into attacking. Maybe he was really in pain, but he definitely wasn't as pained or as weak as he appeared.
For a mercenary, no matter what combat technique you use, the sole purpose is to kill the enemy as quickly and safely as possible. As for one's image, what's that worth? Can it save your life?
