The Empty Throne
El Trono Vacío
A wise king leaves an empty throne so his people must learn to judge and lead themselves.
Level: Advanced
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El rey Alistair gobernó con tanta sabiduría que su pueblo le traía todas las disputas. La paz floreció, pero el juicio se convirtió en un hábito que ellos mismos ya no practicaban.
King Alistair ruled so wisely that his people brought him every dispute. Peace flourished, but judgment became a habit they no longer practiced themselves.
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