The old man walked into the clearing with the traveler.
Said the traveler, "My father, who died, was a very wealthy man. How can I watch over his estate if I cannot guard my own soul?"
"Tell me, old man, how can Corruption be defeated? I cannot leave here until I know."
Said the old man, "Purity is the only means by which to fight Corruption. It is the life-blood of all the others. Purity is love for faith, love for understanding, and love for all that is true. If our Hope, Wisdom, and Intelligence remain Pure, our Courage cannot be stolen."
"If our Hope is pure, it can still be taken from us, but not turned against us."
"If our Wisdom is pure, it can still be taken from us, but not turned against us."
"If our Intelligence is pure, it can still be taken from us, but not turned against us."
"Purity itself can be taken from us, but if it remains Pure, it cannot be turned against us."
Hearing this, the traveler followed the old man out of the forest.
AN: The letters 'AN' are a shorthand way of saying 'Author's Notes.' Author's notes are where the author says random things that bear little relevance to the story. Sometimes, they attempt to clear up obscure meanings or references in the story. But usually, it's just random things.