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Tragically, during the king's absence, spurred by tales of a beast terrorizing the kingdom, he vanished without a trace, leaving Snow White in the care of her new stepmother. Over the course of ten years, the kingdom fell into despair under Queen Clementianna's rule. Oblivious to her responsibilities and the welfare of the people, she indulged in lavish parties and luxurious garments. Rumors of her incompetence began to circulate among the nobles, who pondered the necessity of her remarrying to restore stability. Instead of addressing this urgent concern, Clementianna silenced the whispers with punishments for those who dared speak out against her.