Lance's aggression stems entirely from previous battles with those noble armies. To be honest, they are not worth mentioning; even the knights appear powerless in the face of cannons.
This is a confrontation between a feudal army and a semi-modern army, a complete crushing, and it's simply not worth wasting time on them.
Because Hamlet has already developed explosives, the era of flintlock guns is becoming obsolete. As more powerful weapons emerge, the Transcendents also find themselves in an awkward position.
Of course, some things remain terrifying, like those pollutants, which affect the mental level; no matter how strong you are physically, it's useless.
This is why Lance abolished slavery, to divide those potential Transcendents. Even if you work for noble figures like emperors, there is no future; even if you win, you face suppression from the Church. You might as well come to my Hamlet.
