"Alright… but that doesn't explain why the Equestrians are here," he murmured to himself. "Royal guards too, straight from Canterlot. That’s at least a week or two's journey by train, probably more. My presence here was only revealed a month ago. How in the hell did the Princesses find out and respond so quickly? Why are they even here? My crimes were pardoned. Equestria had nothing to do with the tournament. I am pretty sure Blueblood is alive and well after our bout. The hell do they want?"