Once upon a time, in the beautiful land of Green Island, lived Prince Vikram. Vikram was a kind-hearted ruler, but he had one major flaw: he believed that trouble would never come his way. He spent all his time celebrating festivals and enjoying the sunshine, thinking, 'Why worry about storms when the sun is shining so brightly?'
Because of this, he never built strong walls around his palace, nor did he train his soldiers for battle. His wise advisor, Somnath, would often say, 'Your Highness, a wise leader builds his defenses while the skies are clear.' Vikram would only laugh and wave him away.
One afternoon, the peace was shattered by the sound of war drums. An invading army was approaching Green Island! Vikram rushed to his balcony, but his heart sank. There were no sturdy gates to close, no trained guards to stand watch, and no strong walls to protect his people. Instead of leading with courage, Vikram was gripped by a paralyzing fear. He realized that his lack of preparation had left him helpless against the coming storm.
After the conflict was settled, Vikram learned a hard lesson. He spent the following years building mighty fortresses and training a brave army, ensuring that no one would ever have to feel that fear again.
