The next morning the village woke up to shocking news.
The illegal workers had disappeared.
Their machines were destroyed.
The forest had taken revenge.
People began whispering about Shiva.
Some believed he was chosen by Panjurli.
Others feared him.
But the village elder told them something important.
"The forest has protected us for centuries," he said.
"But now the world outside wants to take it."
He looked directly at Shiva.
"You are not just protecting trees."
"You are protecting the soul of Kantara."