In a land where love and beauty flourished, there lived Tualvungi, a woman so breathtakingly beautiful that her husband Zawlpala cherished her beyond measure. Their days were filled with joy until the powerful King Phuntiha visited their village.
The king, struck by Tualvungi's enchanting allure, inquired about her. Sensing the king's intentions, Zawlpala claimed she and his sister were unmarried. When the king demanded an extravagant bride price, hoping to dissuade him, Zawlpala set an exorbitant cost - jewellery weighing down poles. These guns could line a wall, a yard filled with yaks, a towering brass bell, and a hundred trunks of clothes.
Underestimating the king's magic, Zawlpala watched helplessly as Phuntiha fulfilled all demands instantly. Realizing his error, Zawlpala confessed to the truth, but it was too late. The king claimed Tualvungi and took her away despite her forewarning to Zawlpala about the king's treacherous nature.
Days later, Zawlpala visited the king's palace and was honoured with feasts. Unheeding Tualvungi's caution, he fell victim to poisoned drinks and met his demise upon returning home.
The villagers, wishing to inform Tualvungi, needed help to send a messenger. A crab and a crow were dismissed, leaving the quail as the chosen messenger. It delivered the message to Tualvungi, who received it as she wove atop her home.
Seeking to return to her village, Tualvungi's departure was hindered by the king's deceit, who claimed a cow had birthed a foal, causing her injury. With her wound bound, she gathered her belongings and set off. Arriving at Zawlpala's grave, she encountered an old woman whom she bribed with her property, pleading to end her suffering. After much persuasion, the old woman killed her.
In a mystical transformation, Tualvungi transformed into a splendid butterfly, joined by Zawlpala in the same ethereal form. Following them was the king, transformed into an ungainly butterfly. Whenever two enchanting butterflies grace the skies, you'll find Tualvungi and Zawlpala trailed by the lingering presence of the once-powerful yet tragic king.
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