Arthur was definitely not the kind of man who said he couldn't pick it up but secretly practiced combos.
He was genuinely not good at handling the situation at hand: saving the day by stalling for time.
The reason he took the initiative to step forward, of course, was because the situation allowed him to gain XP more effectively.
"Arthur, it's up to you now.
Please make sure to stall for an hour,"
the Female Swordmaster requested earnestly.
"I'll try."
Arthur said this as he walked toward the arena. Seeing Arthur reappear, the people of South Los in Elta Square began to applaud voluntarily.
By the time Arthur stepped onto the arena, the applause was thunderous.
Everyone was looking at Arthur with smiles.
Everyone was looking at Arthur with anticipation.
This scene almost made Arthur blurt out, "If the mountains and rivers allow me, not making money through evil, Apprentice Arthur, salutes my benefactors,"
but he held back in the nick of time.
