The Mice That Ate Iron: A Tale of Deception and Retribution
The Mice That Ate Iron: A Tale of Deception and Retribution Once upon a time, there was a small, peaceful village. In this village lived a rich merchant named Nami . Nami was kind and hardworking. He had a friend named Bindo , who was clever but sometimes a little greedy. Everyone in the village knew Bindo for his smart tricks, but they also knew he could be dishonest if it helped him. Nami’s business was doing very well. He had many goods to sell, and people from nearby villages came to buy from him. But one year, bad luck came. A storm ruined his goods, and he lost almost everything. Nami had to sell all his houses, carts, and even his animals to pay the money he owed. At the end, all Nami had left was a heavy iron beam . It was very strong and heavy. He decided to leave it with his friend Bindo for safekeeping. He said to Bindo, "Bindo, please keep this iron beam safe for me. I have to go far away to find new work. One day, I will return, and I will ask for it ba...