
The Magic Painter's Trickery
By Pharoah

22 Jan, 2024

In the bustling kingdom of Koloros, there lived a magic painter, known far and wide for his extraordinary ability to bring his paintings to life. His name was Elio.

Elio's skills were sought by many, but none were as fascinated by his talent as the greedy King Argo.

King Argo, always yearning for more wealth, ordered Elio to paint him a room full of gold.

Elio, understanding the king's greed, decided to teach him a valuable lesson. He agreed to the king's request, but asked for a week's time to prepare.

The king, impatient yet excited, agreed and Elio retreated to his studio. For a week, he worked tirelessly, creating a masterpiece like no other.

At the end of the week, Elio presented his painting to the king. It was a magnificent depiction of a room filled to the brim with shimmering gold.

Upon the king's command, Elio brought the painting to life. The king's eyes gleamed with joy as he stepped into the room full of gold.

However, as the king touched the gold, he found it to be as cold as ice. No matter how much he tried, the gold did not bring him the warmth he desired.

Frustrated, King Argo demanded Elio to fix it. The painter, with a twinkle in his eye, said that he could, but it would require another week.

Again, the king agreed and Elio returned to his studio. This time, he painted a room filled with a roaring fireplace and cozy furnishings.

As before, Elio brought the painting to life. King Argo entered the room and felt an instant warmth envelop him.

But to his surprise, there was no gold in sight. He turned to Elio, demanding to know where the gold had gone.

Elio calmly replied, "Your Majesty, true warmth and comfort cannot be found in gold, but in the simple pleasures of life."

King Argo, initially furious, slowly began to understand Elio's lesson. He looked around the cozy room, feeling a sense of peace he had never felt before.

From that day onwards, King Argo was not the same. He began to appreciate the simple joys of life and became less obsessed with wealth.

Elio, on the other hand, continued to paint, bringing magic and lessons to the people of Koloros. His fame spread even more, but he remained humble and kind.

The story of the magic painter and the greedy king spread throughout the kingdom, serving as a reminder to all about the true value of life.

Years later, King Argo, no longer driven by greed, was known as one of the wisest and kindest rulers of Koloros.

And Elio, the magic painter, was remembered not just for his magical paintings, but for the valuable lessons he taught through his art.

The story of Elio and King Argo is still told in Koloros, reminding everyone that true warmth and happiness come not from gold, but from the simple pleasures of life.