My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

“Queen Chrysalis, for now we can only hide here temporarily. Once we confirm it's safe, I’ll help you deal with Twilight.”

The Everfree Forest—a place no pony would venture lightly. Whether day or night, it exuded an eerie, bone-chilling aura. Without a pony familiar with the area to guide you, it was all too easy to get lost. But for those who didn’t care, it was the perfect natural refuge. Chrysalis had followed the cloaked pony through numerous trials, finally arriving at a hollow beneath a dead tree near a stream, deep within the Everfree Forest. She looked around at the thick underbrush and the giant trees, so wide that not even seven or eight changelings together could encircle them, with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

“Though I don’t know your true purpose for rescuing me, the only thing I want right now is to crush Twilight Sparkle and her wretched friends under my hoof!” Chrysalis stomped on a brittle twig on the ground, as if it were Twilight herself.

“And... I'm starving! I really want to drain some pony’s love until there’s nothing left,” Chrysalis said, her eyes fixed on the cloaked pony. “But since you saved me, I’ve decided to spare your life. Now disappear from my sight before I change my mind!” She issued the threat, but the cloaked pony seemed unfazed by her menacing tone.

“Queen Chrysalis, if you were to devour me, you’d lose the chance to truly savor the victory of defeating Twilight Sparkle. I can offer you advice, help you achieve what you desire.” Beneath the cloak, a smirk played on the pony’s lips, as if fully confident in her own worth.

“Why should I listen to the suggestions of an outsider?! Hmm? Or are you one of Twilight’s little converts, trying to teach me the magic of friendship?!” Chrysalis hurled the accusations, her voice sharp and accusatory as she circled the cloaked figure.

“Friendship is built on mutual aid between equals, and our situation is nothing like that. I will be your loyal servant, committed to helping you achieve your goals. All I ask for is a small reward in return.” The cloaked pony placed a hoof over her chest and bowed slightly, a gesture of subservience.

“If I were you, Queen Chrysalis, I’d at least hear out this pony’s advice. See if she really has the confidence to speak this way.”

Chrysalis narrowed her eyes, realizing there might be some sense in those words. After a brief moment of thought, she spoke impatiently, “Fine. I’ll give you a chance. But if you fail to convince me, be ready to be drained dry!” The cloaked pony nodded, beginning to explain that a diplomatic mission from the distant East had recently arrived in Equestria. It was a significant event. If Chrysalis could disrupt the diplomatic efforts, it would not only damage Twilight’s reputation but also potentially spark a war.

“Once you’ve sown discord between Twilight and the ambassador, you could impersonate another ambassador and have Twilight imprison the real one.”

“That sounds like an interesting plan, but what’s the point of all this?”

“To earn Twilight’s trust, Queen Chrysalis.”

“Hahaha~ I have plenty of ways to earn Twilight’s trust. Why should I follow your advice?” Chrysalis sneered, clearly unimpressed with the response.

“My dear Queen, if you had truly gained Twilight’s trust, why did she turn you into stone?” The cloaked pony’s words were calm but cut deep, leaving Chrysalis momentarily at a loss for a retort. After a brief silence, she responded angrily, “I was so close! Just a little more, and I would’ve succeeded! It was her wretched friends who ruined everything! That Starlight Glimmer! If it weren’t for her, Equestria would already be under my rule!”

“You are powerful, Queen Chrysalis, but fighting alone will never win. Unless…”

“Unless what? Speak up!” Chrysalis snapped.

“Unless you have absolute power.”

“Absolute power...” Chrysalis repeated the words, her thoughts churning. “Speaking of absolute power, back when I joined forces with that power-hungry centaur Tirek and the insignificant Cozy Glow, we stole Grogar’s Bewitching Bell and nearly defeated Twilight… If only I hadn’t had to share the bell’s power with those two fools!...” At this, Chrysalis's face twisted with frustration, still bitter over how close she had come to victory, only to be sealed in stone by Twilight.

“I assume, Queen Chrysalis, that the bell is now in Twilight’s possession? If that’s the case, it may not be a bad thing.” The cloaked pony’s words caught Chrysalis off guard, and she looked at her as though she were mad.

“What are you talking about? How could that possibly be a good thing?!”

“Queen Chrysalis, since the bell is with Twilight, you only need to find out where she’s hiding it. Who knows, Twilight may have hidden other powerful artifacts as well. Once you take them all, you’ll gain the absolute power you seek.” The cloaked pony’s words seemed to strike a chord with Chrysalis. Her expression shifted as if she had suddenly realized something profound, then she burst into a fit of triumphant laughter.

“If I can get my hooves on Twilight’s hidden artifacts and absorb their power, no one will be able to stop me! Hahahahaha!!”

“You’re absolutely right, Queen Chrysalis. But right now, having just escaped from stone, you must still be weak.” The cloaked pony reached into a corner, pulling out an old, worn box. She opened it and took out a crystal, presenting it to Chrysalis.

“Queen Chrysalis, this crystal contains a small amount of magical energy I’ve collected. It’s not much, but it should help you recover some strength.” Chrysalis eyed the crystal suspiciously, then, with a flick of her magic, lifted it and cautiously absorbed a little. Immediately, a familiar surge of energy coursed through her, confirming the crystal’s effectiveness. Without hesitation, she drained the remaining energy from it as if she were a starving pony at a feast. Unfortunately, even after the cloaked pony offered her a few more crystals, Chrysalis still wasn’t satisfied.

“I need more ! ! !” Chrysalis growled, tossing the last spent crystal aside.

“This is all I’ve managed to collect, my esteemed Queen. If you wish for more powerful energy, you’ll have to acquire it from Twilight’s hidden artifacts. My resources can only offer this much.”

“Tch…” Chrysalis clicked her tongue, clearly dissatisfied. “So, what do you want in return for telling me all this?”

“Just to be in your favor is reward enough for me, Queen Chrysalis.” The cloaked pony knelt before her respectfully. “But I do have a small request. If you could grant it, I would be most grateful.” She raised her head slightly, her gaze never quite meeting Chrysalis’s eyes, instead focusing on her chest.

“Speak. As long as it doesn’t involve sharing my power with you,” Chrysalis scoffed, toying idly with her hoof, not even bothering to look directly at her.

“In Twilight’s collection of treasures, there is an artifact called the Alicorn Amulet. It’s a necklace, primarily gray and black, with the form of an alicorn with wings spread wide. If Queen Chrysalis comes across it, might you allow me to keep it?”

“The Alicorn Amulet? Sounds like a powerful item. Why shouldn’t I keep it for myself?” Chrysalis leaned closer, her face now inches from the cloaked pony, staring intently.

“Because it’s cursed. Anypony who wears it will slowly lose their mind. You wouldn’t want to lose control and miss your chance to rule Equestria and defeat Twilight, would you, Queen Chrysalis?” Chrysalis fell silent for a moment, her sharp gaze studying the pony before her, deep in thought.

“And if it’s cursed, why do you want it?”

“Just a collector’s whim, Queen Chrysalis. It won’t interfere with your plans to conquer Equestria. You have my word.”

“Very well… do as you wish.”