Once upon a time, in an empire ruled by the mighty Barbarian King, there was a Germanic ally who offered a dowry to marry his daughter. The king was impressed by the prestige of this alliance and decided to accept the offer. But little did he know, the ally had a hidden plan. He brought a sack of diplomacy to the kingdom and caused a siege on the capital city. The barbarian army rampaged through the city, destroying everything in their path, until they reached the castle. Meanwhile, the Germanic ally had already taken over the kingdom, leaving the Barbarian King and his army in shock. But all was not lost, for the people of the kingdom still had their humanity and worked together to reclaim their land and restore peace. And so, the storyline came to an end, with the message that even in the face of adversity, humanity always prevails.

Reflections

• What was the Germanic ally's hidden plan?
• How did the people of the kingdom show their humanity?
• Why did the Barbarian King accept the dowry?
• Why was the king and his army shocked at the end of the siege?
• What message did the story convey?