//------------------------------// // Chapter 6:Skeleton in the closet(Early translate) // Story: My little pony:Adventure of Seresia // by Dreamy //------------------------------// The magnificent Crystal Empire has resisted countless plagues under the protection of the Crystal Heart. Today was a special day, and in honor of the Crystal Empire's liberation from the clutches of the Black Crystal King, Rhyme and Silver Armor Shine had hosted a grand festive banquet here and invited Twilight and her friends to be their guests. When they learned that they were accompanied by a distinguished guest from the East, the whole country was excited. In order to make a good impression on the guest of honor, as well as to honor Twilight and her party for helping the empire back in the day, everyone was ready to greet them at the train station early. "Twilight! Welcome back to the Crystal Empire~" Twilight had just gotten off the train when she received a warm hug from Silver Armor as well as Rhyme. "Oh .... My dear brother! Cadance! You guys have no idea how I've spent the last few days!!!" Twilight gripped Shining Armor's hooves tightly and spoke excitedly, "I feel like I need you guys now more than ever!!!" "Don't worry~ Twi, just leave it to us! I'm sure you've seen the weather outside on your way here, Chrysalis and the others will never be able to get in." Shining Armor put his other hoof on the back of Twilight's hoof and patted it gently. "If you still don't feel at ease, I'll just put on another anti-Changling magic." "Yeah~ Don't worry, we have the room ready. And you look terrible now, it's best to get some rest." Looking at the messy appearance of Twilight's mane, Cadance was heart aches. she can't imagine that Twilight was so haggard when they met again: "I'll immediately arrange for a servant colt to prepare a hot bath for you, you really should take care of yourself~" "Hmmm ..... I'm relieved to have you all here ...... My dear brother, Cadance~ And thank you for everything! I'm sorry but I have to get moving right away to get back to Canterlot to deal with Chrysalis escaping. I can't stay any longer, so I'm counting on you to take care of the other foals~"how Twilight didn't want to stay with her pals, but the matter of Chrysalis and the Alicorn Amulet had her in a frenzy right now. The invitation to come to the Crystal Empire was just a delaying tactic to stall the ambassador so that she could continue to track down the whereabouts of the Amulet and Chrysalis after discussing it with her pals. "You're letting everypony rest while you sneak back to get busy? Flurry Heart has been wanting to see her aunt for a long time~" Cadance joked while showing Twilight the young colt lying on her back. "Oh~ Dear Flurry Heart~ I missed you so much, how have you been~?" Watching Twilight's tired face finally lighten up a bit, Shining Armor smiled in relief before wrapping his arms around Cadance and giving her a grateful look. "Fine, fine~ .... I'll just stay for one morning~ But I have to hurry back after lunch!" Unable to resist Flurry Heart intimacy and not wanting to see her disappointed herself, she just agreed. "This is Ambassador Meng Yu, who I mentioned to you in my letter~ Ambassador, this is Shining Armor, my big brother, and this is Princess Cadance, the ruler of the Crystal Empire and my sister-in-law~" after exchanging pleasantries, Twilight rushed to introduce her foal to Meng Yu, who was already standing on the sidelines. "Ambassador Meng Yu, welcome to the Crystal Empire!!!" The husband and wife's two foals greeted the ambassador warmly, and that Flurry Heart wasn't afraid for strange pony, directly hugging Meng Yu's neck and rubbing against it. "It's a pleasure to meet you all~ Your Highness, Princess. This is Jin Yang, this is Jin Yun, the two of them are my personal guards. While nuzzling the little young colt to amuse her, Meng Yu introduced the mysterious two colts behind her to Shining Armor and Cadance. "My subordinates meet the two of you." Jin Yun Jin Yang simultaneously lifted the cloak on his body to one side of his body, revealing the magnificent garments hidden within. As he spoke, he lowered his head and bent down, using his right hoof to make a quick stroke from his left hoof arm to the tip of his hoof, making the sound of clothes rubbing together. Then in the same manner he strokes his left hoof to his right hoof, seconds passing before he lets the cloak cover himself again. It was then that Silver Armor and Rhyme realized why they had been wearing their cloaks. "This way please, Ambassador Meng Yu, you must be tired after such a long train ride~ I'll take you to your room to rest first, and then show you around once you're settled~" Cadance led the way, introducing Meng Yu to the history of the Crystal Empire, while Shining Armor and Twilight walked at the very back, whispering. "You must find a way to stall the ambassador for me!!!! my brother! Do you know how much of a mess Chrysalis has made of me! Do you know how desperate I was when the Ambassador told me that her clothes were stolen and then Rarity appeared in front of us wearing the Ambassador's clothes!!!" Although Twilight purposely lowered her voice, she couldn't suppress her anxious tone. "Oh my poor Rarity ..... She was really freaked out when Jin Yun drew her sword and pointed it at her!!!" "On top of that, Chrysalis she actually pretended to be the ambassador and tricked the Alicorn Amulet away!!!! How am I supposed to explain this to the ambassador!!!" "Twi, you can speak plainly to the ambassador and then ask for her help." Shining Armor was also worried as he watched Twilight's anxious appearance, but when he made this suggestion, Twilight directly stared at him with wide eyes, "Are you crazy! I can't just walk right up to the ambassador like that! Tell her I gave up the talisman to the bad guy who stole her clothes!!!" "But ......" Shining Armor was about to persuade Twilight, but was stopped in her tracks by a hoof gesture: "I just need some time ..... Brother, the only thing left is the EverfreeForest that hasn't been set up with anti-Changeling magic yet, and I'll bet Chrysalis is hiding in there! I've already gathered a group of soldiers from Canterlot, and I'm planning to go into the forest today to conduct a carpet search." Twilight paused at that point, then intentionally looked ahead at the group to make sure no other foals were eavesdropping before continuing: "In addition to that ...... I'd also like you to keep an eye on Ambassador Meng Yu's whereabouts for me." "Why?" Shining Armor voiced his question, wondering why Twilight was doing this. "Starlight told me that the magic formation underneath that stone statue originated from the East, the same magic that released the Chrysalis ...... Although I don't want to believe and casually doubt it either, ......" Twilight sighed and hesitated for a long time before continuing, "I have to find a way to verify my suspicions and sort of help clear the ambassador's name ......" "Okay, but you have to promise me not to wear yourself out, okay?" Shining Armor gently patted Twilight's shoulder, comforting her. "Of course ...... Of course! I'm relieved to have you guys around~ Let's go, it's been a while since I've gotten together with you guys, how are you doing?" "Ha! Thought you'd never ask me! I can't wait to share with you everything that's been happening lately!!!"