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墨書 Inktalez
"Cough, cough, cough..."
The weak voice pierced through the tense silence like a fine needle, catching everyone off guard.
Aelia turned her head sharply, and Leonard followed the sound.
There stood her elder brother at the doorway, clutching his chest, his face pale. Second Brother and Brother San supported him on either side, their expressions a mix of urgency and barely concealed excitement.
"Elder Brother, what are you doing here? Come in quickly!" Aelia rushed forward, her tone filled with concern.
Her brother waved his hand dismissively, indicating he was fine, but his gaze passed over her and landed on Leonard, his eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions.
"Father, we... we saw something," her brother's voice trembled slightly, as if he were suppressing some overwhelming emotion.
"Saw what?" Leonard frowned, his tone impatient. His mood was already terrible, and he just wanted to get rid of these bothersome intruders as soon as possible.
"It was Magic Light! A powerful Magical Fluctuation!" Second Brother interjected excitedly. "The entire Magic Castle lit up just now; the radiance... it was like a Miracle!"
"That's right! I felt it too! That Magic Fluctuation was incredibly pure and strong; it definitely wasn't something an ordinary Mage could unleash!" Brother San chimed in, awe evident in his eyes.
"Magic Light? Magical Fluctuation?" Leonard was momentarily taken aback before suddenly looking at Luna in Aelia's arms with realization.
At that moment, Luna was gazing at them with her big eyes, curiosity written all over her face, a faint smile gracing her lips.
Could it be... her?
No way!
How could this be possible!
She was just a newborn baby; how could she possibly unleash such powerful magic?
Leonard's heart was filled with confusion and shock; he couldn't believe what was unfolding before him.
Just then, a wave of cheers erupted from every corner of the Magic Castle, shattering the brief silence.
"Magic Light! It's Magic Light! The gods must have descended!"
"Our Magic Castle is saved! The gods have heard our prayers!"
"Thank you, gods! Thank you!"
Cheers, cries of joy, prayers... various voices merged together like a tsunami, instantly drowning the entire Glorious Demon Fortress.
Countless people surged into the streets, gazing up at the faint glow lingering in the night sky, their faces alight with fervor and hope.
They believed this was a divine sign—a harbinger of rebirth for the Glorious Demon Fortress.
Aelia's brother, Second Brother, and Brother San looked up at the night sky with excitement in their eyes, filled with surprise and reverence.
As Mages themselves, they could naturally sense the strength and purity of that Magic Fluctuation.
They knew this was beyond what an ordinary Mage could achieve; it might even be the work of a Great Mage!
And now, this powerful magic was being released from a newborn baby girl! It was nothing short of a miracle! A miracle capable of changing the entire landscape of the magical world! Their gazes instinctively fell upon Luna, cradled in Aelia's arms, filled with reverence and anticipation.
Aelia looked at her adorable daughter, her heart swelling with pride and comfort. She knew that Luna's arrival was not just meant to change the destiny of their family, but to alter the destiny of the entire Glorious Demon Fortress. And she would be both a witness and a participant in this transformation.
With this thought, Aelia felt a surge of strength within her. She took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at Leonard with determination in her eyes. "Leonard," Aelia's voice was calm and clear, "some things... we can discuss another day."
With that, she embraced Luna and turned to walk toward her room. Her elder brother, Second Brother, and Brother San hurriedly followed, their expressions filled with concern and worry. Leonard stood rooted in place, watching Aelia's retreating figure, his face shifting between uncertainty and turmoil. He knew that some things had already changed and were heading in a direction he could not control. A sense of unprecedented crisis washed over him.
As night deepened, the clamor within the Magic Castle gradually subsided. Aelia settled Luna comfortably before making her way alone to the garden. The garden still held a faint trace of Magic Fluctuation, and an air of mystery lingered around.
Aelia approached a bench and slowly sat down. Her gaze was vacant as she stared ahead, but her thoughts drifted back to the past. She remembered the days when she and Leonard had met and fallen in love, the years they had fought for the Glorious Demon Fortress together, and the vows they had once exchanged… Those beautiful memories flashed through her mind like scenes from a movie, bringing waves of bittersweet pain.
However, when she thought of Leonard's betrayal, of his Last Night with another woman, her heart filled with anger and resentment. She could not accept this reality; she could not forgive Leonard's treachery. Tears unknowingly streamed from her eyes, soaking her clothes. She felt like an abandoned orphan in the wilderness—helpless and desperate.
Just then, a gentle breeze swept by, carrying with it a faint Cedar Fragrance. Aelia lifted her head and followed the scent to see a quaint yet majestic building nearby, glowing softly under the moonlight.
It was Luna who proposed the construction of Luna's Blessing Hall. Since its completion, countless people have come to pray there every day, and the incense offerings have been abundant. People believe that as long as they pray sincerely, they can receive the blessings of the divine and have their wishes fulfilled.
Aelia looked at Luna's Blessing Hall, feeling an inexplicable surge of emotion within her. She knew that Luna built this hall not only to help others but also to help herself, to change her own destiny. Taking a deep breath, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, striving to calm herself. She wanted Leonard to pay the price; she wanted those who betrayed her to regret their actions.
With this conviction in mind, Aelia slowly closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep. In her dreams, she returned to the past, back to the days when she and Leonard had fallen in love. She dreamed of fighting alongside Leonard for the Glorious Demon Fortress, overcoming one challenge after another together. She dreamed of nurturing their child with him, sharing in the joy of parenthood.
In her dream, Leonard's last night was so beautiful and so happy that she did not want to wake up. However, when she finally opened her eyes, she realized it had all been just a dream. Reality was so cruel and cold that it left her feeling empty and lost.
She looked around in confusion and found herself lying on a bench in the garden, covered with a thin blanket. The sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting warm rays on her face. Yet inside her heart, there was no warmth at all.
Sitting up, she surveyed her surroundings and noticed that the garden was empty; she was all alone. Where was Leonard? Where had he gone? Why hadn’t he come to see her? A wave of intense unease washed over her. She felt that something was happening—something beyond her control.
She stood up and walked unsteadily toward the direction of Magic Castle. She didn’t know where she should go or what she should do; all she knew was that she had to find Leonard and ask him what he truly wanted.
As she reached the entrance of Magic Castle, she suddenly saw Qin Si rushing towards her, looking pale and frantic.
“Madam! Something terrible has happened!” Qin Si exclaimed breathlessly as he approached Aelia.
A heavy weight dropped in Aelia's heart.
“What happened?” she asked with a trembling voice.
Qin Si swallowed hard, his eyes flickering with uncertainty, as if he harbored an unspeakable secret.
“It’s… it’s the master…” Qin Si hesitated, seemingly unsure of how to begin.
“What happened? Hurry up and tell me!” Aelia urged, her tone filled with anxiety.
Qin Si gritted his teeth, finally steeling himself.
“The master… he left with that woman… from Magic Castle!” His voice was barely above a whisper, yet it exploded in Aelia's mind like thunder.
“What? Say that again!” Aelia could hardly believe her ears; she thought she must have misheard.
“The master… took that woman… and left Magic Castle!” Qin Si repeated, his tone firm and resolute.
Aelia's body jolted, nearly causing her to fall to the ground.
Her face turned as pale as paper, her eyes hollow and filled with despair.
Her husband had truly abandoned her, leaving with another woman.
And she had been completely unaware of it.
She felt as if the entire world had cast her aside, isolated and helpless.
“Where… did they go?” Aelia's voice was hoarse and weak, as if forced from her throat.
Qin Si shook his head, indicating that he did not know either.
“The master… didn’t say anything, just took that woman and some valuables…” His voice grew softer, seemingly afraid of provoking Aelia further.
Aelia fell silent, unable to utter a word.
Her heart was filled with pain, anger, despair… a whirlwind of emotions intertwined, threatening to overwhelm her.
She didn’t know what to do or what her future would hold.
All she knew was that her world had completely shattered.
Suddenly, she thought of Luna.
She still had Luna; she couldn’t fall apart now. She had to be strong for Luna’s sake.
Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm herself down.
She lifted her head and looked at Qin Si, her gaze resolute and determined.
“Qin Si,” Aelia’s voice was like an Ice Shard, filled with Coldness, “do you know who that woman is?”
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