>>42334946
I understand that children's shows are sometimes confusing. Let me run you through his game plan.
>hide the elements of harmony somewhere that's obvious in hindsight
>trick the element bearers into running off in the wrong direction
>use the intervening time to manipulate them into turning against their elements
>by the time they work it out, they can no longer wield the elements
>let them try anyway, for fun
>doesn't work, as predicted
>discord rules, celestia drools
Note how many of these steps are designed to appease his own mean-spirited sense of humour. He did it like this for his own entertainment. He needs to win in style.