Secrets Under the Lanterns: A Quest at Candi Borobudur

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Secrets Under the Lanterns: A Quest at Candi Borobudur
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Story Transcript:

Id: Gemerlap lampion menari di langit malam, memancarkan cahaya hangat yang menyapu seluruh Candi Borobudur.
En: The shimmering lantern lights danced in the night sky, casting a warm glow over the entire Candi Borobudur.

Id: Adi berdiri di anak tangga candi yang megah, matanya berbinar penuh semangat.
En: Adi stood on the steps of the majestic temple, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Id: Ia terserap dalam suasana Festival Lampion Tahunan yang membuat seluruh tempat terasa magis.
En: He was absorbed in the atmosphere of the Annual Lantern Festival, which made the whole place feel magical.

Id: Orang-orang berkumpul merayakan keindahan budaya dan warisan Bumi Nusantara.
En: People gathered to celebrate the beauty of the culture and heritage of the Bumi Nusantara.

Id: Namun di balik senyumnya yang tenang, Adi menyimpan rahasia.
En: Yet behind his calm smile, Adi held a secret.

Id: Dia bertekad menemukan artefak kuno yang konon tersembunyi di Borobudur.
En: He was determined to find an ancient artifact that was rumored to be hidden in Borobudur.

Id: Sebuah manuskrip kuno memberinya petunjuk, meski samar dan membingungkan.
En: An ancient manuscript provided him with clues, though they were vague and confusing.

Id: “Adi!
En: "Adi!"

Id: ” panggil Rina, sahabat baiknya.
En: called Rina, his best friend.

Id: “Apa kau tak ingin ikut menikmati festival?
En: "Don't you want to enjoy the festival?"

Id: ”Adi tersenyum ragu.
En: Adi smiled hesitantly.

Id: “Aku akan, Rina.
En: "I will, Rina.

Id: Tapi, ada sesuatu yang perlu kucari dulu.
En: But there's something I need to find first."

Id: ”Rina menggeleng tak percaya.
En: Rina shook her head in disbelief.

Id: “Kau sungguh-sungguh?
En: "Are you serious?

Id: Itu hanya legenda.
En: It's just a legend."

Id: ”Tapi Adi sudah membuat keputusan.
En: But Adi had already made up his mind.

Id: Ketika malam kian larut dan orang-orang mulai meninggalkan candi, ia melihat ini sebagai kesempatan.
En: As the night grew late and people began to leave the temple, he saw this as an opportunity.

Id: “Aku janji, akan bergabung nanti.
En: "I promise, I'll join later.

Id: Aku hanya perlu memastikan sesuatu.
En: I just need to ensure something."

Id: ”Di tengah kegelapan yang diterangi lampion, Adi menyusuri petunjuk.
En: In the darkness illuminated by lanterns, Adi followed the clues.

Id: Langkahnya tenang, namun penuh tekad.
En: His steps were calm, yet full of determination.

Id: Dia menelusuri ukiran-ukiran di dinding candi, berusaha memahami makna tersembunyi di balik simbol-simbol kuno.
En: He traced the carvings on the temple walls, trying to understand the hidden meaning behind the ancient symbols.

Id: Namun, perjalanan ini tidak semudah yang dibayangkannya.
En: However, this journey was not as easy as he imagined.

Id: Seorang petugas keamanan menghampiri Adi.
En: A security guard approached Adi.

Id: “Apa yang sedang kau lakukan di sini?
En: "What are you doing here?"

Id: ” tanya petugas itu dengan nada serius.
En: the guard asked seriously.

Id: Adi tergagap sejenak.
En: Adi hesitated for a moment.

Id: Tapi kemudian, Bagus, temannya yang lain, muncul tepat waktu.
En: But then, Bagus,...