Ning's Demand, Esmeralda's Challenge

As Lyon's confident figure took center stage, a sense of reassurance washed over the three students. It was as if his presence alone could dispel any doubts or fears that lingered in their hearts. The memories of their training, the trials they had faced together, and the moments of growth flooded their minds, and they knew that they owed much of their progress to his mentorship.

The other teachers couldn't help but notice the significance of Lyon's return. It was no secret that Lyon had once embarked on a dangerous mission to confront the formidable Drogan, and the fact that he had come back meant one thing – he had killed the malevolent bandit and lived to tell the tale.