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The Rightful Heir to the Throne
A story about the power of patience, curiosity, and seeing clearly
Once upon a time there was a powerful, wise, and benevolent King who knew his time was coming to an end. Wanting to ensure that his Kingdom continued to thrive after his death, he called his three sons to his side.
“Blood of my blood,” he began, “I know my loyal subjects are expecting me to pass my crown on to my first born, but I do not want my legacy ruled by assumptions and so I am inviting the three of you to enter into a contest to determine who will inherit my throne.
“I have designed this contest not to test your strength because I already know you are strong. Nor have I designed it to test your loyalty. I already know that, too. I have designed the contest to test your ability to see that which is not immediately apparent, because seeing clearly will be one of the most important skills you will need to rule wisely.”
And with that, the King had his Grand Vizier escort the three boys down several long hallways and through a hidden doorway none of them had ever seen before.
