The Crown Prince of Epe was a very great man. His reign was known for peace, even though his father's reign was different.
Every morning, the prince ate a slice of bread before going out to visit his people. After seeing the anguish of certain members of the community, especially those who had escaped death in the Labyrinth of Death, he became a bit sober. Some of the unfortunate people were transported to a cave called the Place of No Return. This was where the slaves were finally taken, and they were gone forever.
The Crown Prince thought about what he could do. The problem was that his father was not doing enough. He therefore decided to go and study the situation at the war front. By doing so, he hoped to understand what was really happening.
When the villagers heard that the kind-hearted prince might not return, they were worried. They believed that it was highly improbable that the prince would return safely and advised him not to go at all. Others blamed the king for having an agreement with the slave masters. In fact, they believed that he had betrayed them.
The villagers also talked about the materials used by the slave masters, especially the weapons capable of penetrating the skin with a loud sound. They thought about the strips from the slave master's whip and wondered what they could do to protect themselves from the agony they suffered.
Immediately, the Crown Prince went to investigate. He asked his father why he allowed his people to die daily at the hands of the slave masters.
The king remained unresponsive for a while. He was almost adamant and told the Crown Prince that the matter at hand was bigger than him. He explained that anyone who entered the territory of the slave masters became their prey.
The king felt that he had failed his people by signing an agreement with the slave masters. He added that he had no choice but to obey them, or he would also be killed. Fearing for his life, he had sought help from different slave masters, but they had warned him to remain in the town because he would be treated as a slave if he came begging again.
He told his son that the task ahead was a Herculean one.
The Crown Prince immediately stated, "A moving stone gathers no moss. I have decided not to be a bait and sit down while my people suffer."
"Yes, my son," the king answered. "Even if I become a victim, the same fate will be experienced by you, my son. However, I am putting more people into the army and masterminding a secret plan to eliminate the slave masters."
"But can my people withstand them?" the prince asked.
"You just have a bow and arrow," the king replied. "That is what I have gotten my hands on. I have also acquired a few of their weapons, intending to get more as time permits. We are training our people, and we have started designing our own version of their weapons. Though the range will not be as far as theirs, it will still be useful."
The Crown Prince resonated with his father's words. He cried and hugged him tightly. It was only then that he was able to eat the food he had left on the table.
He understood the situation from the perspective of his father, but he also understood the suffering of his people. After this, he went to address his people and encouraged them to trust the king and have faith in him.
He added that once any citizen crossed the border to join the fight, there was a possibility that the person would be killed. Nevertheless, the people were willing to support the cause.
During his address, the Crown Prince wept. He was particularly concerned about the rising cost of living, especially the price of food, which had to be brought in from other regions.
He said to himself, "My people are not indolent. Even with little, my people have survived."
The people celebrated his prudence and advised him to remain calm, reminding him that the gods were with him. He lifted his spirits and went to his father to hasten the process.
It was then that his seemingly adamant and taciturn father activated his operation and also addressed his people.
The people, who had felt neglected, immediately showed their support. They were told to seek cover in the mountains before the war began.
The war eventually started. Although death was inevitable, the slave masters were defeated and killed. Many slaves were freed, while many others died during the war.
The people of Epe eventually lived happily ever after.
The king had once used his people as collateral for peace with the slave masters, but he eventually changed his ways and drove them away. The situation in the kingdom became stable.
Because of this, the Crown Prince's reign was very peaceful. There was no war, no slave masters, no dependence, and no threat. The people lived happily.
In memory of his father, they created a celebration at the end of every harvest season to honour the king and celebrate the peace that had finally come to their land.
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