[Because he has this big blue eyes that make Sylvain feel bad for him, that's why he's giving him a motivational speech that is difficult for Taryon to accept in his heart but easy to mentally incorporate in his self-aggrandizing diary narration. Some day, those two feelings will intersect and create something healthy.]

Just the one, but it covers a large area. [And if a bomb and some acid impresses Sylvain, then Taryon must talk about everything else he can do.] Perhaps I could, hm. What do you think about preventing any monsters from attacking you as long as you don't make a move against them? It's not a guarantee, but it could prevent a nasty attack from the back.