As night fell, the Glorious Demon Fortress shone under the Magic Radiance, appearing both majestic and mysterious.
Yet beneath this glamorous exterior, unseen currents surged.
The news of Luna's abduction by the Mogwai struck like a boulder thrown into a tranquil lake, sending ripples across the surface.
At this moment, however, our focus shifts to another brewing storm.
Xiao Luna lay in the soft Cradle, her big eyes darting around.
She was no ordinary baby; she was a reincarnated Great Mage with memories intact.
The crisis of the Magic Castle and her family's Destiny weighed heavily on her small Lucius' Thin Shoulders.
She understood that to change everything, she must first shatter Aelia's illusions.
“Qin Si,” Luna called out in a baby’s characteristic garbled voice, but this was merely a façade.
Her Awareness clearly conveyed the command: “It’s time.”
Qin Si, Aelia's most trusted Maid, was a loyal and capable woman.
Upon receiving Luna's “instructions,” she felt a twinge of doubt but resolutely carried them out.
After all, who could refuse such a wise baby who seemed to see through everything?
In the following days, Qin Si moved like a trained spy, discreetly gathering evidence of Leonard's affair with Leonard's Concubine.
She navigated the corners of the Magic Castle, avoiding prying eyes, and ultimately presented a detailed report to Luna.
Luna smiled with satisfaction, though the expression appeared somewhat eerie on her infant face.
She babbled excitedly, signaling Qin Si to take the evidence to Aelia.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Si cradled the heavy evidence and made her way to Aelia's room.
Her heart raced violently, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.
She knew she was about to shatter a dream that a woman had carefully woven for years.
In the room, Aelia sat in front of the grooming table, staring blankly at the mirror.
She was a beautiful lady, and time seemed to have left no marks on her face.
But at this moment, her eyes were filled with exhaustion and confusion.
Luna had been taken, and Leonard had yet to return; her heart was heavy with unease.
"Madam," Qin Si softly called, breaking the silence in the room.
Aelia looked up at Qin Si and forced a smile. "Qin Si, is there something you need?"
Qin Si hesitated for a moment before kneeling on the ground. "Madam, I... I have something to report."
"What is it?" Aelia's heart leaped into her throat.
Qin Si bit her lip and presented the report in hand. "Madam, please take a look."
Aelia took the report and opened it with confusion.
When she saw the first line, her face instantly turned pale.
The report detailed Leonard's various interactions with a woman named Lilith.
They had met five years ago, and Leonard often sneaked out to meet her, buying her expensive magical accessories and even promising her a name...
Aelia's hands began to tremble; she could hardly believe her eyes.
This couldn't be true!
Leonard loved her; they were each other's soulmates. How could such a thing happen?
She recalled the moments they shared, from their first meeting to their blossoming love.
They studied together at the Magic Academy, fought against monsters side by side, and built the Glorious Demon Fortress together. Those sweet memories flashed through her mind like scenes from a movie.
“No, this can’t be true!” Aelia shook her head in agony, throwing the report to the ground. “It must be false! Someone is trying to frame Leonard!”
Qin Si looked at Aelia with concern, knowing that her lady could not accept this cruel reality.
But the facts spoke for themselves; the evidence was undeniable.
“Madam, I know it’s hard for you to believe,” Qin Si's voice trembled, “but it’s all true. I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears.”
Aelia suddenly lifted her head and grasped Qin Si's arm. “You saw it? You heard it? Are you sure you didn’t see or hear wrong?”
Qin Si nodded firmly. “Madam, I swear on my life that every word is true!”
Aelia's body instantly lost its strength as she slumped into the chair, her gaze vacant as if she had lost her soul.
Years of happiness, years of trust collapsed in that moment.
She had always believed she possessed the most perfect love and the happiest family, only to realize that everything was just a beautiful lie.
“Why? Why did this happen?” Aelia murmured, tears falling like scattered pearls.
She couldn’t understand why Leonard would betray her.
Was their love so fragile?
Had he been pretending all these years?
“Madam, you must pull yourself together!” Qin Si urged anxiously. “This isn’t the time to grieve; you need to think about what to do next!”
Aelia lifted her head and looked at Qin Si, her eyes filled with confusion. "What... what should I do? I don't know..."
She resembled a child lost in the darkness, unable to find direction or see hope.
Suddenly, Aelia seemed to remember something. She stood up abruptly, grasping Qin Si's arm, and asked urgently, "Where is Luna? Where is she now? Is she hurt?"
Qin Si was taken aback for a moment before responding, "Luna has been captured by Mogwai. The Lord of the Fortress is searching for her with all his might."
Aelia's face turned even paler, her heart filled with fear.
Luna was innocent; she shouldn't have to endure this.
"No, I can't just sit here and wait!" Aelia gritted her teeth, a glimmer of determination flashing in her eyes. "I have to find Luna; I need to get to the bottom of this!"
She flung open the door and strode out.
Qin Si hurried to follow, worry flooding her mind.
She had no idea what Aelia would do next.
"Prepare the horses!" Aelia's voice was cold and resolute, as if she had transformed into a different person.
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