Once upon a time, the birds of the world gathered to decide who should be their king. They agreed that the one who could fly the highest would claim the throne.

The great eagle, confident in its strength, soared higher than any other bird, climbing into the sky until the others could go no further. Just as the eagle began to declare itself king, a tiny wren, hidden among its feathers, sprang forth and flitted even higher with a triumphant chirp.

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Having outwitted the mighty eagle, the wren was crowned the King of Birds—not by strength, but by cleverness.