Upon hearing those words, Dean Bruce nearly burst out laughing. In his previous life, this would've been a classic line used to guilt-trip people into donations.
A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. Now that he was inside the Temple of Wisdom, he didn't feel as tense as before. Hearing such familiar tactics again sparked a mischievous urge within him. With a light chuckle, he asked, "So, what exactly counts as sincerity?"
The woman's expression grew serious as she solemnly replied, "There are many ways to demonstrate sincerity. Some devote themselves physically, bowing to the goddess with every step, even as their foreheads bleed, they do not stop. Others, like the wandering bards, sing hymns in praise of the goddess, each word filled with the sorrow of their devotion…"
