Chapter Three: Nostalgia and Farewell:

Aris decided to train in dueling, but it was hard for him due to his years of absence from the sword. Despite this, he did not give up because his mind was focused on one thing: revenge. He trained alone, with no one to assist him because his teacher was a magician, not a duelist. Eventually, Aris became a paladin duelist, combining both magic and martial arts. After those six years, the old man's health deteriorated, turning into a frail man who could barely stand, walking bent over and struggling to remain upright. Aris was at a loss, constantly blaming himself for his teacher's illness. However, this illness was a curse placed by a sorcerer from Babylon, a land in the south of the Luqia continent. Hearing Aris's distress from his room, the teacher entered and spoke to him:

(Teacher): "Young man, why are you crying? Is it the nightmare again?"

(Aris): "No, I'm just afraid your illness will get worse, and I don't know how to help you!"

(Teacher): "There's nothing you need to do. This curse was placed upon me by a sorcerer from Babylon. But he's dead, and no one can lift it."

(Aris): "What curse? Babylon? Where is Babylon located?"

(Teacher): "In the south of the continent, about two months' journey away."

(Aris): "What should we do now? Your condition is worsening."

(Teacher): "Don't worry, young man. I won't die. I'll be fine."

These words were merely to reassure Aris, but the old man was in severe pain. After a year of battling the curse, the old man passed away. Aris couldn't bear the pain of separation. He had witnessed many souls perish before his eyes. After coming to terms with his grief, Aris buried his teacher beside their home. He continued to train rigorously for another five years. Whenever he felt loneliness or emptiness, he would sit beside his teacher's grave, telling him about his training achievements. After this period, Aris mastered the sword.