My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

In the display room, Chrysalis wandered around the collection under Twilight's guidance. The room was filled with treasures, many sealed with magical protection, as well as antique relics steeped in history. Each time Chrysalis approached an exhibit, Twilight eagerly stepped forward, enthusiastically recounting the item's origins and significance. The expansive room, lined with display stands at nearly every corner, stirred a sense of admiration in Chrysalis—not for Twilight herself, but for her ability to gather such an extensive collection.

“You have quite the treasure trove, Princess Twilight,” Chrysalis remarked.

“You flatter me, Ambassador. I’m merely keeping these items safe, ensuring they don’t fall into the wrong hooves,” Twilight replied with a proud smile tinged with a hint of vanity. It was rare for any pony to have the privilege of viewing this collection; even her closest friends had never seen the display room or its contents, though some artifacts from their past adventures might have been vaguely familiar.

“I also have a treasure of my own, Princess Twilight. Would you like to see it? I guarantee you’ll be impressed,” Chrysalis offered with a sly grin.

“Of course!” Twilight responded almost instantly, her curiosity piqued. Since the arrival of these Eastern ponies, Twilight has been exposed to countless fascinating artifacts and magic techniques. This was nothing short of a goldmine for a studious pony like her. She imagined the possibilities—learning new magic, recording it in books, and teaching it to others would surely cement her legacy.

“Follow me.”

Twilight left the display room and followed Chrysalis to a secluded chamber in the castle. The room’s decor was simple: a gray carpet covered the floor, and at the center stood an empty pedestal surrounded by a few chairs.

“Where’s the treasure, Ambassador?” Twilight asked, puzzled as her eyes scanned the room. Apart from the pedestal, which could have held an invisible artifact or a tiny trinket, nothing stood out. She circled the pedestal, scrutinizing it for clues, but found none.

“No need to rush, Princess. Why not take a seat first? The show will begin shortly,” Chrysalis suggested calmly, her expression betraying a fleeting, malicious smirk.

Curious but unaware of any danger, Twilight sat down. Little did she know, she had just stepped into Chrysalis's carefully laid trap. Only one final step remained in her grand plan for Chrysalis, and Twilight was about to become her first victim.

A soft creak announced the door’s opening, and Jin Yang entered, carrying a jade vessel on his back. Its elegant curves, intricate carvings, and deep green hue immediately caught Twilight’s attention. She watched Jin Yang placed the artifact on the pedestal, where it stood proudly, radiating an aura of sophistication.

“What a stunning piece…” Twilight marveled, her breath almost taken away. She compared it to the pair of vases the ambassador had gifted her earlier, but this vessel surpassed them in every way—its carved patterns far more luxurious and intricate than the painted designs on the vases.

“It’s magnificent, Ambassador Meng Yu! It’s an honor to see such a beautiful artifact!” Twilight exclaimed, her scholarly passion ignited.

“Oh, it’s more than beautiful, Princess—it has a very unique function,” Chrysalis said, her tone tinged with intrigue.

“A unique function? What might that be?” Twilight leaned forward, her curiosity overpowering her caution.

“To absorb magic,” Chrysalis revealed with a sinister smile.

“What—?” Twilight’s confusion turned to horror as she felt her body suddenly lifted by an invisible force, suspended mid-air.

“Meng Yu—what are you doing?!” Twilight shouted, struggling against the force. But her words faltered as the ambassador’s form melted away, revealing the unmistakable figure of Chrysalis. The realization hit Twilight like a thunderbolt—this was no ambassador.

“Chrysalis?! How—how is this possible?!” Twilight stammered, her mind reeling with disbelief.

“Surprised, Twilight? Do you like the gift I prepared just for you? Hahaha!” Chrysalis’s maniacal laughter echoed through the room as she stepped closer, savoring the sight of her prey.

She could hardly believe what was happening before her eyes. How was she here? How had Chrysalis managed to impersonate the ambassador? A flurry of questions flooded her mind, but she could only watch helplessly as Chrysalis used a hoof to lift her chin, gazing at her like a predator savoring its captured prey.

"Speechless with shock? Hahaha! You've finally met your match!"

“Why… why are you doing this?” Twilight’s voice cracked with a mixture of fear and despair. She never imagined she had been deceived for so long. Twilight couldn’t even figure out when Chrysalis had managed to pull off the switch.

“Why?! You dare ask me why?!” Chrysalis’s voice rose with fury. “You destroyed my hive! My subjects! My everything!” She seethed with rage, her eyes blazing with hatred.

But then, a wicked grin spread across her face. “This time, there’ll be no mistakes. Once I drain your magic, I’ll banish you like Sombra into the void! How does that sound, Princess?” "Hahaha!!"

Gazing at Chrysalis's triumphant smirk, Twilight sank into deep despair. In the face of life and death, her mind involuntarily replayed everything she had experienced—her friends, her family, and this kingdom. Was it all about to disappear?

"Let’s begin! Feng Chen, I can’t wait to start consuming Princess Twilight’s power!" With a nod of acknowledgment from Feng Chen, Chrysalis strode directly to the other side of the display platform, positioning herself opposite Twilight. Closing her eyes and opening her mouth, she prepared to activate the vessel's magic to siphon Twilight's power into herself.

But in the very next moment, she too was caught by an invisible force, her body abruptly restrained midair just like Twilight’s, suspended against her will.

“Feng Chen! Explain this!”