Long ago, in a prosperous kingdom, there lived a very rich ruler named King Midas. He possessed vast lands, grand palaces, chestfuls of precious jewels, and endless military power. However, despite enjoying every imaginable luxury, King Midas was never satisfied with what he had. He suffered from an extreme, unhealthy obsession with gold. He believed that gold was the most beautiful and valuable thing in the entire universe, and he spent hours every day in his dark basement counting his gold coins. King Midas had a lovely young daughter named Marigold, whom he loved dearly. Yet, in his heart, his passion for gold often overshadowed his love for everything else. He constantly wished that he could find a way to transform his entire kingdom into pure, sparkling gold.

One morning, while Midas was sitting on his throne inspecting h