The proud Lion king and e the turtle

Long ago in the animal kingdom, the lion was recognized as their king. It is still so in every folktale. He was a proud king.

He boasted of his achievements to the other animals and in one of his boastful words, he said, "out of the goodness of my heart, I will make anyone who is able to drink a bowl of hot boiling water the king of the animal kingdom for a few months".

The animals in he kingdom became excited and decided to accept the challenge. Lion has over oppressed them with too much boasting. So why not take the title of king from him for a few months.

Because his challenge was accepted by the other animals, King Lion fixed the event of the challenge at the village square. On the appointed date, he set a huge fire in the middle of the village square. Soon, the water began to boil.

All the animals attempted to drink a bowl of boiling water but soon realised that it was a tough challenge. They soon gave up. King Lion laughed his heart out as he watched them individually struggle to take a sip from the boiling water. He felt good.

When he saw that the animals were unable to meet with his challenge, he decided to call it off. It was at that time that the smart Mr. Turtle appeared. He showed his interest in the challenge and so was allowed to try his luck.

Being he super smart animal that he was, he told he Lion King that before he drinks the water, he would like to show it to all the animals present, just for them to confirm that the water was truly boiling hot. His condition was accepted so he took the bowl from the fire and regards to show all the animals.

By the time Mr. Turtle was done showing the hot water to all the animals present, it had turned cold. He then drank the supposed hot water. Everyone was surprised at his bravery. The king was annoyed that someone was able to win his challenge. He had no other option .but to make Mr. Turtle the king for a few months. No one realized that he had tricked the Lion King. He was a smart player.

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