Fairy tales for young and old ~ English version

The broken crown

Once upon a time, in the mystical land of Lumina, there was a great castle where a wise and benevolent king ruled his kingdom. This king was loved by his people because he ruled with fairness and compassion, ensuring the prosperity and happiness of all the inhabitants of his kingdom.

The king had a magnificent crown, adorned with precious stones and forged from the purest gold. This crown was said to possess extraordinary powers, granting its wearer the ability to bring peace and harmony to the kingdom. It was a symbol of the king's authority and the bond between him and his people.

However, tragedy struck one fateful night when a powerful storm swept through Lumina. Thunder rumbled, lightning crackled, and winds howled, shaking the very foundations of the castle. In the chaos of the storm, a bolt of lightning struck the tower where the crown was kept, shattering it into countless pieces.

News of the broken crown spread throughout the kingdom, filling people's hearts with sadness and worry. They feared that without the crown, their country would descend into chaos and despair. Desperate for a solution, the king called upon the wisest wizards and most skilled artisans from around the world to repair the broken crown and restore its magic.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, but despite their best efforts, no one could repair the crown. The king grew tired and his hope faded day by day. It seemed all was lost. The crops had withered. Many livestock had died. Rivers were drying up. The fate of the kingdom hung in the balance.

Just when they all though it was the end, a humble hermit blacksmith named Aiden, renowned for his skill and unwavering determination, arrived at the castle. He had heard about the broken crown and felt it was his duty to help the king in his time of need. The king, although skeptical, allowed Aiden to examine the broken pieces.

For days and nights, Aiden worked tirelessly, using his expertise and pouring his heart and soul into the task at hand. He meticulously shaped gold, repaired precious stones, and weaved strands of magic with his expert hands. Each day that passed, a glimmer of hope reignited in the king's eyes.

Finally, after weeks of hard work, Aiden stepped forward, holding the fully restored crown in his hands. Its beauty was even more radiant than before, radiating warmth and power that seemed to breathe new life into it. The king, filled with gratitude and respect, placed the crown on his head.

As the crown touched his forehead, a wave of energy surged through the king's body, and the kingdom itself seemed to react. The land prospered, the rivers filled, the crops grew abundantly, and the people rejoiced. Peace and harmony were restored to Lumina and the broken crown became a symbol of resilience and hope.

From that day on, the king ruled with even greater wisdom and compassion, eternally grateful to the humble blacksmith who had repaired his broken crown. Aiden, now hailed as a hero, was welcomed into the royal court, serving as a trusted advisor and friend to the king.

And as the kingdom prospered under the wise rule of their king, the broken crown bore witness to the indomitable spirit of his people.