Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a king with one leg and one eye.
He was not only smart but also very kind, and his people were always happy and healthy.
One day, the king was strolling through his palace, looking at his ancestors' portraits.
He thought, 'One day, my children will walk here and look at all these faces.'
The king realized he had no portrait of his own hanging in the regal hallway.
Because of his one leg and one eye, he was unsure how a portrait would look.
Bravely, the king called for skilled painters from all over to paint his likeness.
He declared a competition: 'The best portrait shall hang in this grand hallway!'
Artists from nearby and distant lands arrived, eager to try their hand and creativity.
The painters thought hard about how to paint the king, respecting his uniqueness.
Each painter presented their work, some hiding his leg and eye, others emphasizing them.
Finally, a young painter's turn came, and his painting took the king's breath away.
The portrait showed not just the king's likeness, but his wisdom, kindness, and strength.
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