What Is Aongus Life

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Once upon a time, in a village far, far away, lived a wealthy farmer named Aonghus. Since he was a child, Aongus’ only wish in life was money, and neither his heart nor his brain knew of any limits. As he grew older, he bought more and more fields, until one day, he was the owner of every farm in the village. His neighbors, friends, and relatives did not know what to do, as the only way to Aongus’ heart was money. He considered himself to be king of the village, and disregarded any advice he was given. He punished those who disagreed with him by leaving them and their families without any source food. Those who disobeyed his orders were brutally beaten and forced to work in inhumane conditions in Aongus’ fields. For many years, Aongus lived a happy life with his wife Aoife and his brutality knew no bounds. Many villagers suffered, but what could they do? All they did was hope… hope that …show more content…
Happiness and friendliness were what took us all through hard times, famine, war. Now, everything has changed. Our self-proclaimed ruler has used us and our sons and daughters for his one goal-- profit. The greedy Aongus does not care about anyone but himself, and seeing this for many years, the Gods have decided that it is time for Aongus to pay. Yesterday, during the rainy night, when everyone was sleeping, Éber and the twenty-four Druids sent by the divine Brigid left mystical messages on the fields of Aongus. Soon, our happiness will be restored, as the Goddess has decided so. Soon, everything he took from you will be yours, as the Goddess has ordered so. Soon, Aongus will pay a hefty price for his greed, as the Goddess has commanded so. Aongus, do not be scared! The time for you to pay has come. You and your wife have only two choices-- die or return everything you took and leave the village forever. All the money you have taken during your life is to be returned. You have two days

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