“As one last gift to solidify the friendship between our two realms and to show Gethrenia’s commitment and sincere intent to repair relations, I have elected to acquiesce to Equestria’s special request for aid.” Princess Twilight now focused squarely on Johan in alarm as the crowd began murmuring. Good old Joachim, milking it for what it was worth. Johan turned to Twilight. “As you wish, Princess Twilight, and after consulting with my council, I entrust to you the temporary services of one of my royal knights.”