Chapter 167

• Jack helped them to settle down and went to Herb Mountain again.
• "Have you decided?" Santiago sat atop the mountain with the clouds circling around him as the soft wind blew. He was like an immovable stone that sat there day after day, year after year.
• Jack bowed and said. "I'm grateful that you all have given me a chance as well as shown me your approval. Truly, I am touched. Perhaps I am still immature, but I... have a question."