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"Flower... fell asleep... woke up... the bad person... is angry." Luna's voice echoed in Aelia's mind, impossible to shake off.
Those clear blue eyes were now fixed on her, unblinking, as if they could see through all secrets.
After returning to the Glorious Demon Fortress, Aelia held Luna in her arms, sitting on the soft velvet sofa in the study.
Sunlight streamed through the intricately carved window lattice, casting dappled light and shadow on her exquisite Lucius.
Qin Si stood nearby, looking somewhat uneasy, glancing occasionally at the closed door.
"Mommy..." Luna softly called out, breaking the silence.
Her voice was tender yet carried a seriousness beyond her years. "Daddy... lied to you."
Aelia's heart skipped a beat, as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand.
She struggled to maintain her composure, but her voice trembled slightly. "Luna, what are you saying? How could Daddy lie to me?"
Luna's small face was taut, as if she were trying hard to find the right words.
She reached out her chubby little hand and gently stroked Aelia's Luna, her eyes filled with compassion. "Daddy... outside... has... a house... a woman..."
It was as if a bolt of lightning had split open Aelia's mind, leaving her momentarily blank.
She stared in disbelief, her once elegant demeanor now slightly unraveling.
"No... it's impossible!" Aelia's voice turned sharp, tinged with despair. "This can't be! Leonard would never... how dare he!"
Luna remained silent, simply watching her.
Qin Si could no longer hold back. She hurried to Aelia's side and asked anxiously, "My lady, is this... is this true? Is Lord really out there...?"
Aelia did not respond; she bit her lips tightly, her face pale to the point of being frightening.
Memories of meeting, knowing, and loving Leonard flooded her mind.
Those moments that once brought her happiness and sweetness now felt like sharp knives, brutally stabbing at her heart.
"It can't be... it can't be..." Aelia murmured to herself, as if trying to convince herself. "Leonard must have been deceived; someone must have framed him! He would never betray me; he wouldn't..."
Seeing Aelia in such pain filled Luna's heart with sorrow.
She knew that Aelia had always regarded Leonard as her everything; in her world, there was almost only Leonard.
Now, the man she loved so deeply had dealt her the most devastating blow.
"Mom..." Luna called softly again, her voice even gentler. "Don't... be sad... Luna... will help you..."
Aelia slowly lifted her head to look at Luna.
Her gaze was hollow and confused, as if she had lost all light.
She reached out a hand to gently stroke Luna's small face and said hoarsely, "Luna... what can you help me with?"
Luna looked firmly at Aelia, her eyes filled with confidence and strength. "Luna... knows... everything... Luna... can... protect... Mother..."
Just then, the study door was suddenly pushed open, and Eldest Brother walked in with a serious expression.
Behind him were Second Brother, his face twisted with anger, and Brother San, who looked utterly bewildered.
"Mother!" Eldest Brother's voice was deep and powerful. "We've heard about... Leonard. Is it true?"
Second Brother clenched his fists tightly, gritting his teeth as he said, "Those bastards! How dare he betray Mother! I will make him pay!"
Brother San appeared somewhat at a loss, stammering, "W-what exactly is going on? How could Father do something like this?"
Qin Si saw that the Three Young Masters had arrived and quickly whispered, "Young Master, Second Young Master, Third Young Master, the Madam..."
Aelia took a deep breath, striving to calm herself. She looked at her three sons.
"It’s true," Aelia's voice was eerily calm. "Leonard... he has another woman outside."
It was as if a heavy bomb had exploded in the study.
Eldest Brother's expression grew even more serious, Second Brother's fury intensified, and Brother San stood frozen, as if he had lost the ability to think.
"Mother!" Eldest Brother stepped forward with concern. "Are you... are you alright? Please don’t be too upset; we will take care of this for you!"
Second Brother quickly added, "Yes, Mother! Don’t worry; we will make sure that bastard pays for betraying you!"
Brother San also came to his senses and quickly said, “Mother, what are your plans? We will follow your lead!”
Aelia looked at her three sons, a warm current flowing through her heart.
She knew that no matter what happened, her sons would stand by her side, supporting and protecting her.
“I…” Aelia opened her mouth but found herself unable to say anything.
She felt a sense of confusion within her, unsure of what to do next.
Luna observed the agitated crowd and realized it was not the right time to speak.
Gently, she tugged at Aelia's hem and whispered in a voice only they could hear, “Mom… don’t… be… afraid… Luna… is… here… to help you…”
Aelia looked down at Luna, tightly grasping her little hand as if it were a lifeline.
“Okay… okay…” Aelia’s voice trembled, “Luna… can you really help me?”
Luna nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with confidence. “Luna… can… help… Mom… solve… all… problems…”
Aelia gazed at Luna, a spark of hope igniting within her.
Perhaps… perhaps Luna could truly help her out of this predicament; perhaps… there was still a turning point in her life.
The study fell into silence, with only the sound of their breathing clearly audible.
Everyone was waiting, waiting for Aelia to make a decision, waiting for Luna to bring a miracle.
"Mother," the eldest brother broke the silence, cautiously asking, "What do you plan to do next? Should we go find Leonard and get some clarity?"
Aelia shook her head, a glint of cold determination flashing in her eyes. "No... now is not the time... We... must take... a different approach..."
Luna looked at Aelia, a slight smile curling at the corners of her mouth, revealing a mysterious expression.
She knew that Aelia had made up her mind to sever ties with Leonard completely.
"Mom..." Luna's voice broke the suffocating silence once more. "Luna... can still... help... Brother..." She paused, pointing her small finger in the direction of her eldest brother. "Heal... Brother's... hand..."
As soon as Luna finished speaking, the air in the study seemed to freeze.
The eldest brother suddenly raised his head, disbelief shining in his eyes.
His hand, crippled by Magic Backlash, had always been an unspoken pain in his heart.
Countless nights, he had dreamed of once again grasping his staff and unleashing dazzling light.
Now, Luna's words felt like a ray of hope, illuminating his darkened world.
The Second Brother's tightly clenched fists slowly relaxed as well. Deceived by a close friend and trapped in the Magic Dilemma, he had once lost all hope in life.
His once-proud Magical Talent had now become the Demon Binding Shackles that bound him.
Luna's words reignited his desire for the future.
Brother San was in shock; he had never imagined that his wasted training could have a chance to restart.
He had always lived in the shadow of his older brother and Second Brother, feeling like a useless person.
Luna's words opened his eyes to the possibility of changing Destiny and rekindled his passion for magic.
"Luna..." The voice of his older brother trembled, as if he could hardly believe it was real. "Can you really heal my hand?" He extended his crippled hand, his gaze filled with longing.
Luna nodded firmly, her small face serious. "Brother, Luna can help you. I know an ancient magic that can lift the curse of Magic Backlash."
"Luna..." Second Brother couldn't help but ask, "Can you really help me escape from the Magic Dilemma? My dear friend... he deceived me and trapped me in a Magic Circle. I..." His voice choked with emotion.
Luna gently patted Second Brother's hand, comforting him. "Second Brother, don't be afraid. I know how to break that Magic Circle. I will help you escape and regain your freedom."
Brother San mustered up the courage to ask, "Luna, my Magical Talent is very poor... can I really start training again?" His voice was soft, tinged with self-doubt.
Luna gave Brother San an encouraging look and said, "Brother San, everyone has their own talents; you just haven't found the right training method for yourself yet. I can help you discover what suits you so you can get back on the right path of cultivation."
Standing aside, Lucius watched everything unfold.
He marveled at Luna's wisdom and courage in his heart.
This seemingly fragile little girl possessed the power to change the family's Destiny.
He hoped that the family would welcome a turning point because of this, and he also looked forward to Luna creating a miracle.
Inside the Magic Castle, a tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the air.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for Luna's next move.
Luna's appearance was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples upon ripples.
Aelia watched Luna closely.
She tightly grasped Luna's small hand, as if holding onto a lifeline.
"Luna," Aelia's voice trembled, "thank you..."
Luna gave Aelia a reassuring smile and said, "Mom, don't be afraid. Luna will protect you and also protect Brothers."
Luna's gaze swept over everyone.
She intended to use her own strength to change the family's destiny and safeguard those she loved.
"First," Luna pointed to an inconspicuous wooden box in the corner of the study, "we need..." She paused, a glint of mischief in her eyes, "some... special materials..."
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