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The Brave and Cunning Queen

The Legend of Eliza in Ardenia

By Insang LimbuPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The Brave and Cunning Queen
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Once upon a time, there was a small kingdom called Ardenia. It was a peaceful kingdom, where the people lived in harmony with each other and nature. The kingdom was ruled by a fair and just king named Harold, who was beloved by all his subjects.

One day, a dark cloud descended upon the kingdom. It was a mysterious illness that spread rapidly and caused people to fall into a deep sleep from which they never woke up. Panic and fear swept across the kingdom as the number of affected people increased by the day.

King Harold, who was also affected by the illness, summoned his bravest and wisest advisor, a young woman named Eliza, to find a cure. Eliza, who was known for her intelligence and cunning, immediately set out on a journey to find the cure.

She traveled far and wide, seeking the help of sages, healers, and wise men. After many long and arduous journeys, she finally came upon a wise old sage who lived in a remote mountain village.

The sage told her that the only way to cure the kingdom was to find the legendary Flower of Life, a rare flower that bloomed only once in a hundred years and had the power to heal any ailment. The flower was said to be guarded by a fierce dragon deep in the heart of a dangerous and treacherous forest.

Determined to save her kingdom and her king, Eliza set out on her most dangerous journey yet. She journeyed deep into the heart of the forest, facing countless obstacles and battling dangerous beasts along the way.

Finally, she came upon the dragon's lair and confronted the dragon, who was fiercely guarding the Flower of Life. After a fierce battle, Eliza emerged victorious and plucked the Flower of Life, bringing it back to the kingdom.

Upon her return, she presented the Flower of Life to the king and his subjects, and the kingdom was finally cured. Joy and happiness returned to the kingdom, and King Harold declared a day of celebration in honor of Eliza's bravery and cunning.

From that day on, Eliza was revered as a hero in the kingdom and her story was passed down from generation to generation, inspiring people to be brave and courageous in the face of adversity.

Years passed, and the kingdom prospered under King Harold's just rule. However, one day, a dark and powerful sorceress appeared, threatening to conquer the kingdom and enslave its people.

King Harold, now old and weak, summoned Eliza once again to help him protect the kingdom. With her bravery and cunning, Eliza led the kingdom's army into battle against the sorceress and her minions.

The battle was long and fierce, but in the end, Eliza emerged victorious, vanquishing the sorceress and saving the kingdom once again. King Harold, grateful for Eliza's help, declared her the protector of the kingdom and appointed her as his successor, to rule justly and fairly over the kingdom and its people.

And so, Eliza, the brave and cunning young woman, became the ruler of Ardenia, and the kingdom prospered under her just and fair rule, with her story inspiring generations to come.

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Insang Limbu

Artists use lies to tell the truth. Yes, I created a lie. But because you believed it, you found something true about yourself.

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