My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

"What? You want the Alicorn Amulet too?" Chrysalis's sharp question elicited a look of confusion from Meng Yu, and in the next instant, Chrysalis wished she could take back every word she'd just blurted out.

"Haha... What I meant to say was, I was planning to meet with the other princesses to discuss the matter! But I forgot some details about the amulet, so I'm double-checking before leaving to be sure.

"But didn’t you just say... that the meeting ended early and that’s why you returned?" As soon as Meng Yu said this, Chrysalis’s expression darkened. Meng Yu noticed the shift in her demeanor, cleared her throat, and continued speaking.

"The Alicorn Amulet is a relic born from the rich cultural history of the Seresia continent. It is a hazardous item and, like the other three artifacts, it should be securely kept."

"Wait... Did you mean...there are four artifacts?" Chrysalis hadn’t been paying much attention initially, out of annoyance, but the mention of "three other artifacts" made her ears perk up. Her gaze shifted back to Meng Yu's face. "What are the other three?"

"One is the Silkcloak of pegasus, Armlet of Earthpony, and crown of unicorn.."

Hearing that there were other treasures tied to the Alicorn Amulet, Chrysalis sneered inwardly. Recalling Feng Chen’s previous words, she began to doubt his true intentions.

"No wonder you only want the amulet, Feng Chen. You didn’t even care about the bell from that old goat—so this is the reason!"

"So, the Alicorn Amulet is the last artifact you need to collect?" Chrysalis asked after some thought.

Meng Yu shook her head. "Apart from the Pegasus Feather Cloak and Unicorn Crown, which are already stored in the royal palace’s restricted zone, the Earth Pony Bracers are still missing."

"Oh? Tell me more about the origin of these artifacts."

"In the long history of Seresia, there was once an emperor who achieved great feats. In his early years, he united the previously scattered and warring tribes, laying the foundation for the continent’s stability. But he was just an ordinary Earth Pony, and time showed no mercy.

By chance, he learned that if he could acquire both the horn of a unicorn to wield magic and the wings of a pegasus to fly, he could achieve immortality. So, he ordered his court sorcerers to search for a way to grant him these powers. Eventually, a sage from beyond the land offered his help, crafting four artifacts for the emperor. He claimed that these artifacts could grant their wearer unimaginable power and eternal life."

"Interesting. What happened next?" Chrysalis asked, intrigued.

"The artifacts were lost during transport. Some say a sorcerer among them harbored dark intentions, while others believe they were stolen by raiders. But for whatever reason, the emperor never received the treasures of immortality."

"I see." Chrysalis nodded, absorbing the wealth of information.

"Princess, please rest assured. Our only goal is to secure and protect these artifacts... The Alicorn Amulet is not only a dangerous artifact but also a cultural gem of our nation."

"Perhaps. I’ll have to think about it. What if your emperor desires the artifacts for himself?"

"Oh, Princess, you jest! Your assistant asked the same question earlier, but I assure you, our emperor only wishes to ensure these items are safely kept, to prevent any potential disasters." Meng Yu chuckled, thinking Twilight was playfully teasing her.

"Whatever." Chrysalis gave a dismissive reply, her face void of any amusement. Seeing this, Meng Yu's smile faded, and the two fell into silence.

"Princess, if you have no further questions, shall we proceed with the preparations for the hoofover ceremony?" Meng Yu asked, attempting to break the tension. Chrysalis turned to glare at her and snapped, "Absolutely not!"

But in the next second, Chrysalis seemed to have a better idea and quickly changed her tone. "Ahem... What I meant to say is, of course! No problem at all. I just need some time to make preparations. How about this—you go back and wait for my message."

"Very well, Princess. We will return with the wooden chest that suppresses the amulet’s tempting magic." Meng Yu gave a parting bow before heading towards the castle doors with her escort. Just before reaching the exit, she paused, turned back to Chrysalis, and said, "As for my personal belongings, I will leave them in the castle for now. I hope you don’t mind."

"I don’t! Just go already." Chrysalis waved her hoof dismissively, half sending and half shooing the ambassador out. The moment the castle doors shut behind them, and she confirmed she was alone, Chrysalis finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"Well, well, well, Feng Chen! Turns out you’ve been playing your own little game this whole time." Chrysalis wandered through the castle, pondering over the new information she had just learned. For a while, she had developed a slight fondness for the obedient Feng Chen, but now it was clear he was merely using her.

"Never mind... I'll figure out how to get the amulet myself. Maybe I can impersonate that pony and trick Twilight into giving it to me! And if I’m lucky, maybe I can snag the other artifacts too... hahaha!" Her laughter echoed through the empty halls as she wandered, eventually stumbling upon Meng Yu’s quarters.

"But I haven’t seen that pony’s cutie mark yet... Curse it!" Pushing open the door, she was greeted by a room full of unfamiliar items. Chrysalis stood in front of a mirror, scrutinizing her transformation into Meng Yu. It was then she realized the problem—her reflection showed a bare flank.

"I need to find something to cover this up..." She rummaged through the room until she found a chest with intricate carvings. Inside was an outfit similar to what Meng Yu had been wearing. Chrysalis put it on and was immediately impressed by the comfort of the fabric. It was intricately embroidered and carried a faint, pleasant scent. She couldn’t help but admire it.

"Hmm... this feels pretty nice. I've never worn anything this luxurious before." Standing in front of the mirror, Chrysalis admired herself in the outfit, growing more fond of it by the minute. She even started to hum happily.

This time, she was determined to succeed, to turn this diplomatic mission into Twilight's worst nightmare, and reclaim her rule over Equestria.