Folklores: The tortoise and The Elephant. Part 1

The Tortoise and the Elephant: A Tale of Deception
Once upon a time in the lush, green jungle of Eldoria, there lived a powerful Elephant
named Elara. She was the queen of the jungle, ruling over all with kindness and strength. Her throne, made of majestic vines and shimmering leaves, was a symbol of her authority. Yet, despite her power, Elara
yearned for more wealth and prestige.
One sunny morning, as the dew sparkled on the grass, a clever Tortoise
named Timo emerged from his shell. Timo was not known for his speed or strength but for his wisdom and cunning. He had his own dreams and aspirations, and that day, he had a plan that would change the course of Eldoria forever.
The Tempting Offer
Timo approached Elara while she basked in the golden sunlight.
“Great queen Elara,” he said, bowing gracefully. “What a magnificent throne you have! But tell me, have you ever desired to be the richest animal in the world?”
Elara raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Of course! But what do you know of riches, little Tortoise?”
Timo grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Ah, dear queen, I possess the secret to unlimited wealth. Allow me to use my magical powers, and for five days, I can make you the richest being in the realm!"
Elara, filled with curiosity and ambition, pondered the offer. "And what do you seek in return, Timo?"
"Just your throne for five days," Timo replied. “Afterward, I’ll give it back, and you shall reign wealthier than ever!”
The Day of Deception
Elara, blinded by the thought of treasure, agreed. She stepped down from her throne and handed it to Timo, confidently dismissing the choice he offered.
For the first two days, Timo filled the jungle with illusions of gold coins raining from the sky and feasts of sumptuous food appearing from thin air. Elara pranced joyfully, basking in riches and the admiration of her subjects.
On the third day, however, Timo revealed his true colors. “Oh, dear Elara,” he said, his voice dripping with false sincerity. “We must enhance your wealth further! But I need a special ingredient—your roar. Only with it can I unlock the final blessing!”
Elara, believing in Timo’s promises, bellowed a mighty roar, echoing across the jungle. Timo seized the opportunity and cast a spell, trapping Elara within a magical barrier that glimmered like the morning dew.
Imprisoned for Twenty Years
“What is this treachery?!” Elara trumpeted, realizing she had been deceived.
Timo cackled, a sound as grating as the crunch of dry leaves. “You trusted your dreams too easily, dear queen. You shall remain here, imprisoned for twenty years, while I enjoy your throne!”
And with that, Timo sat upon Elara’s throne, reveling in his newfound power. The jungle twisted into a bustling marketplace of deceit, run by the cunning Tortoise.