King Benedict and the Artefact of Peace🔊

Once upon a time, in the heart of the mystical Kingdom of Gotania, ruled a kind and brave king named King Benedict. He was loved and respected by all his people. However, every monarchy has its challenges. King Benedict's rule was not an exception. He was dealing with the looming threat of the nearby war-mongering kingdom of Barbaria which was ruled by King Odin who was known for his aggressiveness and thirst for power.

King Benedict was a unique king. Instead of battles and bloodshed, he believed in peace, diplomacy, and kindness. Despite several provocations from King Odin, he always insisted on peaceful resolutions. He had a rare misty-eyed, hope-laden phrase he was fond of, 'Wars don't denote strength, holding onto peace does.' Problem was, King Odin met peace overtures with dismissal and derision, often laughing in the face of the diplomats from Gotania.

In his castle, King Benedict had a secret room with a mysterious artefact which had been passed down from generation to generation. This artefact was believed to contain a mythical beast named Gorgaz; believed to have the power to vanquish enemies in the blink of an eye. Despite owning it, King Benedict had never thought of using it against Barbaria. He was determined to maintain peace and avoid triggering unnecessary destruction and loss of innocent lives.

However, the situation worsened. King Odin was hell-bent on capturing Gotania, and he declared war. King Benedict was left with no choice. He chose to face the war bravely. Meanwhile, he decided to explore the possibility of using the mystical artefact as a last resort against Barbaria.

The night before the battle, King Benedict visited the secret room, his heart heavy but his mind resolved. He slowly approached the artefact that held Gorgaz. Delicately, he opened the artefact. To his surprise, instead of a monstrous beast, there stood a tiny creature with a somber face. From amidst the smoke, Gorgaz—contrary to what legends said— appeared to be a wise entity who spoke in soft whispers rather than roars.

Touched by King Benedict's just cause and his determination for peace, Gorgaz decided to bestow help. It turned out that, rather than harnessing destruction, Gorgaz empowered King Benedict with the ability to influence minds peacefully.

On the day of the battle, King Benedict addressed his troops and marched towards the battlefield. Standing face-to-face with King Odin, instead of bracing for battle, King Benedict started a dialogue about peace, love, and coexistence. To everyone's surprise, King Odin started listening. His armor of arrogance began to crumble, slowly replaced with contemplation.

As days passed, King Odin's bloodthirsty approach receded. The infectious plea for peace from King Benedict had done what armies and wars couldn't do before. The war was finally called off, and a peace treaty was signed between Gotania and Barbaria.

King Benedict's courage had saved his kingdom without causing unnecessary suffering and loss. He was hailed as the 'King of Peace.' His legend rang loud and echoed in the halls of Gotania, serving as a reminder that kindness and wisdom could overcome aggressiveness and power-hunger.

King Benedict’s story stands as an exemplary parable, a shining testament to the power and ethos of peace. It reminds us that true strength comes from protecting peace, not waging wars. Sometimes the greatest force isn’t the one that destroys but the one that heals and unites!