My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

Twilight had an indescribable feeling of oppression from the moment they stepped inside the mountain. She could feel the group moving upward, but the tunnel twisted and turned, and after a short distance, there would be a junction, and as time went on, more entrances appeared. Once uneven, the tunnel walls gradually became smooth, eventually opening into a spacious passageway adorned with wooden panels, and the supporting columns were hung with a mismatched oil lamp.

A large door appeared in the distance when the passage finally started to straighten out. However, when they honestly approached it, they realized how immense this door was. Even the two large otter soldiers standing at the entrance took quite a while to push the door open; if Twilight and her companions wished to escape from inside later, it seemed unlikely they could move the door even slightly with all their combined efforts.

Crossing through the door led to a very spacious room, a hall, Walking on a floor made of wooden planks that transitioned in color from light to dark, a long table lay quietly in the center of the hall, adorned only with a few decorative sculptures and vases. Pressed under the corner of the table was a rug that looked quite expensive. Above hung a chandelier with unburned candles. The corners and walls were also filled with lighting fixtures. Each item in this place had its own distinctive style, but when placed together, despite efforts to hide and plan the overall layout, one could still sense a hint of disharmony, though it was difficult to pinpoint the exact reason.

“Welcome to my palace, dear ponies. I hope my subordinates haven’t caused you any trouble.”

Looking in the direction of the voice, a hoof-crafted water basin comes into view, its exterior covered with wooden planks of various colors. The wall behind it has been hollowed out, with the opening forming a giant floor-to-ceiling window made of wooden posts. The window sill is slightly higher than the water basin, allowing someone to rest their upper body on it, while a cup and a wooden bowl filled with fruit sit beside it.

Although Rarity’s line of sight from her position is lower than the water basin, she can still see the night scene outside, with the moonlight being fully absorbed and reflecting in the center of the water basin. It shines directly on a creature floating on the water's surface. Before long, that creature dives underwater and disappears, causing everyone to exchange puzzled glances.

With a splash accompanied by a sound, the creature surfaces again, its well-groomed fur appearing particularly shiny in the moonlight and the water’s sheen. It is not much larger than a pony, creating a stark contrast with the otter guards standing on either side of the water basin. Its snout is shorter, but broader than theirs, and its cheeks are covered in dense bristles, resembling a hedgehog on its face.

“Oh my! Look at its tight, smooth skin! It must be well cared for; surely, like that dragon, he must be gentle!!” Seeing the creature’s appearance, Rarity becomes excited, and the last one in line steps forward to the front. She has forgotten her earlier fear of the otters beside her and approaches the water basin with eagerness instead. She believes that creatures that appreciate aesthetics will likely not be harmful, and perhaps some praise, along with a bit of her initiative, would increase the creature's goodwill.

“Dear sir, from the moment I laid eyes on you, I have been captivated by your beauty." Rarity says while stepping forward, but the two otters beside the water basin, like giant sculptures, react, leaving her frozen in place. Although she tries to appear calm, fear can still be read on her face. Fortunately, the sea otter only slightly shows its claws and waves, and the guards step back. Rarity breathes a sigh of relief and continues,

“As a lady, I understand how complicated and tedious it is to maintain one’s skin. I thought I had taken care of my own skin to the utmost!! But only now do I realize how naive that thought was!! Your smooth skin sparkles like a gem under the moonlight!! I believe your generosity will shine as brightly as that reflected light~~”

The sea otter's originally teasing face broke into a smile; he seemed to enjoy Rarity's flattery. After a few hearty laughs, he continued to stare at Rarity, as if trying to see into her soul. Rarity swallowed hard, internally praying that the creature before her would be as friendly as the divine dragon she had encountered before.

“Come on, guide these ponies to their seats.” Upon hearing that from the seemingly leader otter, Rarity breathed a sigh of relief; everything seemed to be heading in a positive direction, while her companions behind her were sweating nervously. They were even prepared for the worst.

“You could get yourself killed, Rarity!!” Before Rarity could settle in, Twilight, sitting across from her, quietly reprimanded her with a worried expression. The latter smiled, but with an air of confidence:

“In fact, I thought the same thing at first; we might be in trouble. But look at him—how could such a graceful gentle male be a bad guy?? Don’t worry; I think we’ll be leaving here soon.”

“I hope everything turns out as you say; otherwise, leaving here could be quite difficult.”

Upon hearing Jin Yun's meaningful statement, Rarity clearly showed some displeasure. She looked at Jin Yun, slightly defiantly arguing: “Calm down, darling; violence doesn’t solve any problems, especially not in this situation—praise works much better.”

Jin Yun did not continue to rebut but simply shrugged slightly, as if to say to Rarity, “We’ll see.” Rarity raised an eyebrow, choosing to remain silent, her attention drawn to the food that had just been served, effectively ending the topic.

“Dear Tidelord, we were in the process of capturing a fugitive named Feng Chen, who used despicable means to steal my magic. However, we encountered a storm along the way, and our ship was forced to run aground on your island. We request the Tidelord's assistance in repairing our ship. If you happen to encounter a little pony like her on the island, please also assist me in capturing her!!”

After saying this, Twilight described Feng Chen's appearance and attire in detail, as well as the general shape of the ship she was on. The Tidelord did not interrupt Twilight throughout; he listened intently as if he were enjoying a theatrical performance. Until Twilight finished speaking, the island master did not show any reaction , only the strange smile on his face never faded away.

“Tidelord??” Twilight's voice was soft, but it seemed to have an effect. The Tidelord slightly trembled; his formerly vacant eyes regained their brightness. Accompanied by an innocent smile, his gaze returned to Twilight:

“Hmm? Oh~ please forgive me for losing focus just now. You said your ship has run aground?? Where is it now??”

“Um... I'm not quite sure which direction it is from the island..... But there is a large area of reefs, and our ship is there.”

“What is the condition of the ship?”

“The hull has only a few small holes; it shouldn't be a big problem, but we cannot push the ship back to the sea by ourselves.” Although Twilight was puzzled as to why the Tidelord would ask such questions about where they came from and where they were going, as well as about the size and cargo of the ship, she thought perhaps this was something he needed to know in order to come up with a response. If the Tidelord demanded compensation later, Twilight would have to find a way to meet his demands without troubling Meng Yu further.

“Interesting..... very interesting.....”