Ruben decided to prepay for a new bell at the market in the valley.

However, on his way down the mountain, he had to stop and reconsider.

Ruben remembered the old, wide bridge was broken and he had to find a new path.

He decided to take the long way around, through the dense forest.

He was glad he remembered to bring his trusted map.

The forest was gloomy and the path was covered in overgrown mushrooms.

Ruben had to remove some of them to clear the way.

After a long walk, he finally reached the market.

Ruben went straight to the bell vendor and paid for his new bell.

The vendor was delighted and thanked him for his prepayment.

With his new bell, Ruben began his return journey to the mountains.

Ruben decided to revisit the forest path and noticed how beautiful it was now in the daylight.

The shadows of the tall trees danced on the forest floor as he walked.

As he reached the top of the mountain, he could hear the clear chime of his new bell.

Ruben was glad he decided to replace his old bell.

He loved the new sound and knew he had made the right choice.

And so, Ruben's journey to replace his old bell ended, and he was happy.