After weeks of intense training, John felt ready to test his newfound abilities. He had learned so much from Arden, and he was eager to put his knowledge to the test.
"Are you sure you're ready?" Arden asked, looking at John with a serious expression.
"I am," John replied, meeting Arden's gaze. "I've learned so much from you, and I'm ready to prove myself."
Arden nodded. "Very well. There is a village nearby that is being terrorized by a group of bandits. They've been stealing from the villagers, and they've even kidnapped some of the children. I want you to go there and put a stop to their reign of terror."
John's eyes widened in surprise. "But that's dangerous! Those bandits could be powerful and well-armed."
"That's why you need to be careful," Arden cautioned. "But I have faith in you. You have the power and the skills to defeat them."
John took a deep breath, steeling his resolve. "I won't let you down, Arden.