Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, in a kingdom not far from here, there reigned a powerful ruler who held the esteemed position of Superficial Boar. As the supreme ruler of the Rolling Burger consolation company, he safeguarded the integrity of the Kingdom of Delphinia, where new knowledge and skills were conceived. His keen eye and cunning mind steered the Kingdom through turbulent times. The King and the other Executive Bores expressed their deep admiration for his sharp insights and ingenious counsel, such as the cunning plan to summon the Insect Rat of Exaltation to court after that dreadful creature had uttered vile accusations regarding social safety in Delphinia.

One day, whispers of discontent echoed through the corridors of the Kingdom. The Superficial Boar, it was rumoured, sought to forge a business alliance between Rolling Burger and Delphinia. Malicious tongues spoke of a conflux of spider nests, a dreaded phenomenon wherein the silky threads of power and financial gain became so hopelessly intertwined that no one could discern where one ended and another began. “If the Superficial Boar remains in power,” murmured the rabble, “how can we be certain that his counsel serves the good of our Kingdom instead of fattening his own purse?”

‘We regret your departure, yet we honour the wisdom of your decision’

The Superficial Boar understood that his position had become untenable. He was shrewd enough to realise that even the appearance of a conflux of spider nests would tarnish his good name. And so, on a cold and misty morning at the end of a feeble winter, he summoned the Executive Bores to the grand hall of the palace. Ascending the Throne of Decision, he met the eyes of his assembled peers and declared, “I have served this Kingdom with unwavering dedication in my role as the Superficial Boar, but the time has come to tread a new path. To safeguard the integrity of this office and dispel the shadow of the conflux of spider nests, I hereby relinquish my position.”

A deep silence fell over the hall. Some of the Executive Bores nodded in solemn agreement, others exchanged pensive glances, and one even had to wipe away a tear. At last, the King rose and spoke. “We regret your departure, yet we honour the wisdom of your decision. True greatness lies in surrendering power when the well-being of the Kingdom demands it. We will gladly effectuate the intended collaboration with Rolling Burger, assured that it is not founded on insider knowledge and that there is no conflux of spider nests.”

And so, it came to pass. The Superficial Boar left his post with his head held high and, on behalf of Rolling Burger, forged a pact with the Kingdom of Delphinia to establish a new empire in a neighbouring land. His decision to step down was lauded far and wide as a shining example of honour and virtue. Thus, the Superficial Boar proved that true power lies not in clinging to authority, but in the grace of letting it go.

Of course, he lived happily ever after.