Aelia applied her bright red lipstick with a sense of determination, as if she were painting war paint on a battlefield, preparing for a fierce fight.
Qin Si and Lucius held their breath, feeling the tension in the air.
At that moment, a baby voice broke the silence. "Mama, pretty!"
Luna trotted over to Aelia, her little legs moving quickly, looking up with her big, dark eyes filled with innocence and joy.
Aelia looked down at her daughter, a warm current flooding her heart, like a ray of sunshine melting the ice within her during winter.
She bent down, cradling Luna in her arms and gently kissing her pink cheeks.
"Luna, today is your brother's Magic Arena match. You need to cheer for him!"
"Okay!" Luna nodded vigorously, wrapping her small arms tightly around Aelia's neck.
Meanwhile, in the Magic Arena, her brother stood on the competition stage.
His right hand, once crippled by a Magic Backlash, now radiated a powerful Magic Fluctuation.
Luna had secretly told him how to break the curse, and it had actually worked!
He felt an unprecedented surge of power within him, as if a long-dormant dragon had finally awakened.
His opponent was a well-known High-Level Mage, but facing his brother's fierce assault, he found himself utterly defenseless.
Magic lights intertwined and collided in the air, producing deafening roars.
In the end, her brother won decisively, earning thunderous applause and cheers from the crowd.
In the following two matches, he performed exceptionally well again, claiming victory three times in a row!
The Glorious Demon Fortress regained its honor thanks to his achievements. Everyone was overjoyed, and Luna felt a sense of satisfaction for helping her family change their destiny as a sweet smile spread across her little face.
Aelia looked at her spirited older brother, her eyes slightly moist.
She knew that all of this was thanks to Luna.
This seemingly fragile little girl possessed wisdom and courage beyond the ordinary.
After returning to the Magic Castle, Luna handed Aelia more evidence of Leonard's betrayal.
Letters upon letters, gifts upon gifts, each bearing the name of another woman.
Aelia's long-held fantasy of love was shattered completely; her world collapsed in an instant, like a towering castle crumbling to the ground.
Anger, heartache, despair… a whirlwind of emotions surged within her, like sharp daggers piercing her heart.
She trembled as she clutched the evidence tightly in her hands, her white nails digging deep into her flesh, yet she felt no pain at all.
Suddenly, she stood up. “Leonard! I want to confront you face to face!”
At first, Leonard attempted to argue against Aelia's accusations, but when faced with undeniable proof, he could no longer deny it.
Furious and ashamed, he revealed his true colors and began hurling insults at Aelia.
The conflict between them escalated further; what was once a sweet love had now turned into flames of hatred, burning fiercely.
Meanwhile, Second Brother, prompted by Luna's reminder, uncovered his close friend's scheme.
It turned out that his friend had long been jealous of his Magical Talent and had secretly tampered with his Magic Artifacts, leading him into a Magic Dilemma.
Second Brother successfully extricated himself from the predicament and regained his composure; he was filled with gratitude towards Luna and resolved to train hard to restore his former strength.
Brother San, under Luna's guidance, finally realized that he had been misled by magical Talent Misguidance and had neglected his training.
He began to diligently practice, making up for lost time.
Lucius, seeing Brother San's transformation, was also inspired and decided to work hard alongside him.
The atmosphere of cultivation within the Magic Castle gradually intensified, a vibrant force quietly taking root.
As night fell, the Magic Castle was shrouded in tranquility.
Qin Si gazed out at the night sky, her mind racing with thoughts.
The series of changes occurring within the Magic Castle left her feeling uneasy.
She walked to her desk, picked up a pen, and began to write a letter... "Madam, you see..." She paused for a moment before handing the letter in hand to Aelia.
The Magic Letter that Qin Si presented carried a faint scent of Jasmine, her usual fragrance; however, Aelia found it somewhat overwhelming at that moment.
She took the letter, unfolded it, and elegant tiny inscriptions came into view, but the content made her heart sink gradually.
"Madam, the situation at the Magic Castle has become increasingly unpredictable. The master seems to be growing distant from you, while the Second Young Master and Third Young Master Lucius appear to have ambitions of their own. The Eldest Son has made a remarkable impression... All these signs cannot be mere coincidence. I have reported this matter to your family; please make a decision soon!"
The letterhead was very thin, so thin that it seemed unable to bear the weight of the immense information contained within.
Aelia felt a chill rising from her feet, surging straight to the Crown of Heaven.
She knew Qin Si was loyal and devoted, but she never expected Qin Si would directly contact her family.
Well, well... At this point, she needed her family's support.
But how would her family view this matter?
How would they regard the Glorious Demon Fortress?
Aelia placed the letterhead over the candle flame, watching as it slowly burned away, turning to ashes.
The flickering light cast shadows on her resolute face, illuminating it in turns.
“Qin Si…” she called softly, her voice devoid of any emotion.
“Madam, I am here.” Qin Si stepped forward, respectfully awaiting her instructions.
“Do you think Luna is… too clever for her own good?” Aelia's gaze drifted to the distance, where Luna was playing in the garden with Lucius and Brother San, their innocent laughter piercing through the night and reaching her ears.
Qin Si paused, then quickly understood Aelia's meaning, a chill creeping into her heart.
“Madam…” she hesitated, ultimately swallowing her words.
Some things need not be said too clearly.
Aelia said nothing more; she simply continued to watch Luna, her expression complex and inscrutable.
What direction would the future of Magic Castle take?
When would this fog finally lift?
Suddenly, it seemed Luna sensed Aelia's gaze. She turned around and flashed a sweet smile at Aelia before whispering something to Lucius, whose expression changed dramatically…
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