Once upon a time, there was an emperor who loved clothes more than anything else. He spent all his money on beautiful garments to show off his wealth and status. One day, two swindlers came to the city, claiming they could weave the finest cloth ever made. This fabric, they said, would be invisible to anyone who was either unfit for their position or hopelessly stupid.

The emperor was intrigued and hired them immediately. As days passed, the swindlers pretended to work while collecting gold and silk from the emperor. They actually did nothing but pretend to weave on empty looms.

When the "clothes" were supposedly ready, the emperor sent his trusted advisors to inspect them. Of course, the advisors saw nothing but air because the cloth didn't exist. But fearing ridicule, each advisor praised the "fabulous" attire, agreeing it was magnificent.

Finally, the emperor decided to wear his new "clothes" during a grand parade. All the citizens gathered along the streets to admire the emperor's splendid outfit. Everyone pretended to see something extraordinary, except for a young child who shouted, "But he has nothing on!"

Hearing this honest remark, everyone else began to whisper and agree. The emperor felt uneasy but continued walking proudly, determined not to let anyone know he was truly naked.

And so, the tale of the emperor's vanity became a lesson about honesty and courage in speaking the truth.

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