Chapter 122: Everyone Joins The Battle
Lars was an unexpected wildcard who no one was aware of was even in this world. That was because he was widely known for being a character in the Tekken franchise. And he was standing poised with his arms crossed, only one space from Arthur.
Arthur himself measured the character's imposing figure. Lars looked more stunning than anyone present due to his half-Swedish and half-Japanese heritage. His blonde hair was in fringed bangs.
A signature element of his hairstyle is the topknot fashioned like a crescent moon, complementing his overall design and emphasizing his status as a fighter.
Even more were his clothes, a mix of traditional and modern elements. He wore a patterned red kimono, which stands out against the decorated backdrop of his ensemble.
The kimono itself was cinched at the waist with a decorative white obi. Adding to the visual involvedness of his outfit, he wears gilded armour with interesting designs. Adorned with spirals and a majestic lion motif, the armour is both functional and symbolic of his martial prowess.
Then there were his clawed gauntlets, which Arthur knew were confiscated due to tournament regulations.
Out of all of Lars' accessories that shined, it was his golden details, such as a hairpin, rings fastened around the collar, and an ornamental decoration at the knot of his obi.
The back of his kimono was also emblazoned with a stylized "46," serving as his clan symbol and a nod to his Swedish roots—the number that represents Sweden's country calling code.
To be quite fair, Arthur had known little about Lars, not being aware that this was indeed a character showcased in one of the video games. Being that he never played them, it was only natural that he found him (someone from a different universe) in this world.
Even the other players were shocked to see Lars. Some, like Margaret, were eager to fight him.
Why? This was a Tekken fighter, a renowned franchise that was widely known for their combat system. Million-dollar tournaments were held by this company, of which Lars was a top-tier fighter among the selected characters.