"Having a sword is accepting responsibility for your homeland. It is both a luxury and a burden. Look, I'm sure you're used to hot heads who wanna prove something. I'm not one of them. I just wanted more skills so I can better serve my princess and my homeland. "

Link's expression didn't flicker.

"I didn't intend on coming here. I was basically kidnapped and not permitted to leave. I'm hoping I can leave now."

And that's what he'll attempt to do now, turning and walking away.