The Arrogant Tale of the Mirror Queen

Also known as The Mirror Queen and Her Reverse-Tui Princess

(Dark fairy tale, switch, contrast)

She slept for three years and woke up a queen.

Then, on the night of the full moon, when darkness descends, she'll use the magic mirror to spread her darkness to every corner of the world!

But first, she still has to fulfill her duties as a stepmother and get a handle on a dark-hearted, unruly princess.

"Ella, as a princess, you should learn to respect your mother."

"That's right. I hate you, because you have the exact same face as her."

"That woman turned me into what I am now, so..."

Facing the tall, silver-haired girl, Anxilora felt a little short on confidence. She stiffly put on her queenly airs and pretended to be assertive.

A stern expression, a cold snort, a proud stance, all terribly forced.

Ella pretended to be nonchalant, but the corners of her mouth lifted. "Mother, it's my duty to stop you from being unreasonable and teach you how to become a true queen."

And the princess had other intentions of her own.

Watching her daughter close in step by step, the queen intended to give her a proper lesson, but each time she ended up on the defensive.

She kept backing away. "Ella, I have decreed that a princess must never defy me..."

Ella, feigning obedience, gave a slight nod. "And what if I do it in another capacity?"

Suddenly, the queen reached out, lifted her chin, and smiled. "Then you're asking for trouble, daughter."