Once upon a time, there lived a young prince named Ethan. His kingdom was beautiful, but he worried about its safety. His father, King Alaric, tasked him with building a great fortress. Ethan built a massive castle with incredibly long walls. However, the guards struggled to watch over such a vast perimeter, and many spots were left vulnerable.
A wise commander named Silas approached Ethan. "Prince," he said, "your castle looks magnificent, but it is not truly secure." Ethan was confused. Silas explained, "A true fortress is one that has a vast, spacious interior, but very few, strategically narrow points that need guarding. When enemies try to attack, they will find it impossible to find a way in, and their courage will crumble when they see how well-protected the small gaps are."
Ethan realized his mistake. Instead of focusing on making the walls longer, he focused on making the entrances and the key defensive points much stronger and more controlled. When an invading army arrived, they found themselves trapped in narrow passages where they couldn't use their numbers. Seeing how impenetrable the small, strong defenses were, they lost their will to fight and retreated. Ethan learned that true strength lies in smart design.
