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Spurred by her revelation, Snow White confided in her maid, Margaret, and received her father’s dagger as a symbol of hope. On the designated evening of the royal ball, in which Clementianna attempted to woo Andrew, the two crossed paths again. Alas, the queen's presence forced Snow White to flee, and in a cruel twist, she was sentenced to death for venturing outside the castle.
Yet, amid darkness, a glimmer of light emerged. Taking pity, the queen’s advisor, Brighton, allowed Snow White to escape into the woods. There, she encountered the seven dwarves, who initially planned to ransom her but soon decided to protect her instead. The dwarves were no ordinary thieves; they were once respected citizens banished under the queen’s oppressive regime.