Chapter 40

• After Jero Mangku finished his explanation, the atmosphere in the temple remained silent. Only the sounds of morning birds and the whisper of the wind accompanied the villagers who were still praying. Daniel continued sitting cross-legged, his posture upright but his expression touched—not by burden, but by deep respect. He felt something he had never felt before—a sense of connection greater than just tradition.
• “Thank you for allowing me to learn,” Daniel said softly. “I promise to share this carefully.”
• Jero Mangku looked at him for a long moment before finally saying, “Learning is not just with your ears and head. You must involve your heart and actions in every step you take.”