"Precisely because that world has no magic, no pony has ever truly explored it, not even Star Swirl the Bearded. And I will become the first pony to pioneer a new world!"
In this way, she could prove to Celestia that she was the student she was proud of, and prove that she was a pony worthy of the sun.
Sunset Shimmer felt that Aurora would surely understand the anxiety in her heart; after all, she was also a pony who didn't follow the beaten path. In the pursuit of their respective truths, they were the same.
"Uh... let's not even talk about whether the 'new path' you refer to is reliable. Have you thought about the fact that as an undocumented resident in a strange world, with no identity and no money, how will you survive? You might even turn into another species; adapting to all that is a very difficult thing..."
Aurora observed the state of Sunset Shimmer's magical flow, preparing to find a moment when her vigilance was weakest to detain her.
"The boat will straighten when it reaches the bridge; there are always more solutions than difficulties. You were the one who taught me that."
"I didn't teach you these things for you to use them to refute me at a time like this."
"...So even you don't believe I can handle all the trouble?"
Sunset Shimmer's expression shifted slightly, and her hind hooves began to inch slightly toward the mirror behind her.
"I believe in you, Sunset Shimmer, but this matter is really beyond the pale. This isn't as simple as going abroad; even if you were going to search for the legendary Crystal Empire, I wouldn't say anything."
Sunset Shimmer's small movements naturally could not escape Aurora's eyes; she had already prepared the magic she intended to use and was ready to act at any moment.
"But the other side of the mirror is a new world you don't understand! And it only opens every 30 months! This means once you step into it, if an accident happens, you won't be able to get any timely assistance."
"I have said it before, Sunset Shimmer, I don't want to lose you."
Aurora's suddenly softened words made Sunset Shimmer slightly stunned.
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Her concerns were exactly what Sunset Shimmer was struggling with; after all, it was a place no pony knew anything about, so Sunset Shimmer could not find any more information regarding the rules of that world.
But challenging the unknown was inherently part of pioneering, and the accompanying risks had long been factored into Sunset Shimmer's considerations; compared to her individual value, she was willing to bear all unforeseen circumstances.
However, it was in this brief moment of relaxation that Aurora activated her magic.
Threads woven from magic tightly entangled Sunset Shimmer's four hooves and body in an instant, pinning her firmly to the ground so she could not move.
"Flying Light?! What are you doing?!"
"Don't move. As long as you don't act recklessly, you won't get hurt."
Seeing that she had Sunset Shimmer under control, Aurora felt a bit more confident. Temporarily ignoring the struggling Sunset Shimmer, she picked up the cloth that had been thrown on the floor and covered the crystal mirror once again.
She was very confident in her magic, especially after the changes in her left eye, which had greatly expanded her magic capacity; now, let alone those of her own level, even adult ponies could not compare to her in magic. It could be said that she was invincible beneath the level of an alicorn.
Only after covering the mirror did she turn her gaze toward Sunset Shimmer, who looked somewhat disheveled lying on the ground.
"I originally thought you were just prone to being impulsive, which was why you chose to go down the wrong path. But our brief negotiation just now made me realize that you are actually quite calm and know what you are doing."
Aurora's mood at this moment could not be described as good; no matter how this matter was settled today, she and Sunset Shimmer were going to be at odds for a long time.
"Unfortunately, you are too foolish and naive. Senior Sister, if I may be blunt, what you want is nothing more than The Grand Princess's position, and I can see that The Grand Princess also intends to groom you in that direction. After all, no matter what, you are our Senior Sister, and you have a sun cutie mark; you are destined to raise the sun of Equestria."
Then her tone shifted, carrying a bit of a lament.
"But you are too impatient. Perhaps I haven't taught you an ancient saying of the Eastern Ponies: haste makes waste. It means that being too eager for success will instead prevent you from achieving your goal. I imagine the Princess must have said similar things to you more than once."
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