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Blacksmith Kewei

The snake king Zahak is a cruel king who keeps two snakes and feeds them with people every day.

By FlenderPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Blacksmith Kewei

The snake king Zahak is a cruel king. He keeps two snakes and feeds them with people every day. Recently, he had the same dream for several days in a row. He dreamed that a man named Falidon had taken his throne, so he was terrified and could not be at peace day and night.

With the majesty of the Shah of Iran, Zahak wants to remove the shadow of fear from the throne.

One day, he gave an order to decorate the palace, and sat on the throne of ivory, and put on the crown of stone, and called the sages and priests and said to them: "I have a great enemy, and the princes know it. The enemy, though young, is a brave warrior, and I must not be taken lightly for wanting to form an army of demons and men against the enemy. Therefore, please confirm the authenticity of the following manifesto and sign it."

Zahak then read aloud: "Zahak is a just and loving king. He speaks only the truth and unifies the country with complete justice."

Who dares to oppose the Snake King? Everyone here was terrified and signed their names one after another.

At this time, near the gate of the palace, an old man was dragged before the king.

"O cruel king! My name is Kewei, and I am a blacksmith. Where is the justice and love of the king? If you are a loving king, why are my sons being killed one after another! I had eighteen sons, but now I have only one left, and all the rest have become food for your snakes."

The grief of the killing of one son after another, poverty and deep, was painted on the blacksmith's face, while his back was bent like a bow. He went on to say: "O king! Now it is the turn of my only son. If you have compassion, give me back my son!"

Zahak felt both frightened and surprised. In this scene, it is best to settle down as a father first.

So, he immediately ordered the blacksmith's son to be released, and then said, "How? Now you know how deep my compassion is! Blacksmith, you should also sign the manifesto."

When the blacksmith Kewei read the declaration "Zahak is a just and loving king", he couldn't help but shout to the nobles, high officials, and priests present: "You have abandoned your fear of God, and to fear the devil Zahak is to surrender to sin. I will never sign a manifesto full of lies."

After speaking, he tore the manifesto, threw it on the ground and trampled it hard, and left the palace with his only remaining son.

Blacksmith Kewei walked into the crowded market, picked up the apron that was originally around his waist, tied it to the front of the gun to make a flag, and shouted to the people around him: "The snake king Zahak is a monster. Our lives must be self-sustaining. We should embrace Falidorn, who appeared in Zahak's dream, as our king. Avenge our sons and companions!"

So, led by the blacksmith who did justice, as the crowd gradually approached Falidorn's residence, the young prince had already seen the lucky signs on the flag.

So, the future king, greeted by the cheers of everyone, first took the apron of Kewei, now turned into a flag, decorated with gold, brocade and precious stones, and put a ball shining like a full moon on the tip; at the same time, also, knot red, yellow, purple ribbons.

Falidorn called this "the flag of Kevey."

After hearing Zahak's lie manifesto, Falidorn immediately put on his weapons, tied a beautiful strap, and put the helmet of the Iranian royal family on his head, saying, "The day of revenge has come! I will fight Zahak under the protection of the clear gods!"

After speaking, he brought many followers to Hazak's palace, and Yixing eliminated the snake king and sat on the throne.

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