Key of the Throne Story 1 Monomyth
Adam stirred from his slumber, roused by Mrs. Wale's urgent summons. "Go clean yourself, you nasty boy. You are late for your work. If you come back empty pockets, you will eat nothing for the entire week!" Despite the harsh words, Adam obeyed. He had been working since childhood, sold by his father to fuel a gambling habit after his mother's death. Mom
Passing the royal notice board, Adam joined the crowd. The king sought a suitor for his daughter, promising the throne to the chosen one. Amidst the clamor, James, son of the chief, boldly declared his intent. The crowd fell silent. Marry my daugther and be the new king Royal News
The tests at the castle were grueling. Adam, undeterred, participated. Only he and James remained after the trials. Their final task: was to reach the tower in the forest.
As they ran, they encountered an injured old man. James ignored him, sprinting ahead. Adam stopped to aid the stranger, bringing him to the tower's base.
At the tower, James stood alongside the knight, poised for victory. But when the king arrived, he crowned Adam. James protested, but the old man revealed himself as the king, explaining that Adam's kindness outweighed all other qualities.
Adam was to inherit the kingdom and marry the princess. As James fumed, the king declared, "The heart of the kingdom is the one who rules it, not a statue that represents it. Kindness in humanity surpasses all. " And so, Adam's journey from poverty to royalty was sealed by the virtue of his heart.