The Gray Dwarves' reaction speed was undeniably fast. Robson, at least, had no opportunity for a third shot. The few Magic Crystal Cannon blasts that followed his initial volleys only managed to graze the edges of the Gray Dwarves' position.
If the Gray Dwarves' formation hadn't been so dense, Robson would never have achieved such significant results.
The Gray Dwarves' dense formation had been forged in wars of blood and tears.
The Beastman Royal Family's Wolf Cavalry and the Human Kingdom's Knights—both major adversaries—were experts in cavalry warfare. Although the Gray Dwarves had their own Medium Heavy Cavalry Corps, they knew their own shortcomings all too well.
With the speed of their Heavy Cavalry, they'd be made to look like fools if they ever encountered true cavalry on the battlefield.
Moreover, Dwarves themselves weren't skilled at mounted combat. The heavy hammers they wielded were so powerful they were liable to send both rider and mount tumbling.
