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“Mother, I want to go to the Magic Ancient Library.” Luna's voice, though soft and childlike, carried an undeniable determination.
Her small hand tightly grasped Aelia's sleeve, and her deep blue eyes sparkled with an unusual light, reminiscent of the brightest star in the night sky or the most mysterious whirlpool in the deep sea, evoking an irresistible urge to explore.
Aelia was taken aback, her teacup tilting slightly in her hand, a few drops of fragrant tea splashing onto her luxurious silk Magic Robe, but she paid it no mind.
The Magic Ancient Library was the most mysterious and dangerous place within the Glorious Demon Fortress!
It housed the crystallized Heart's Blood of generations of Mages and contained many unknown Magical Fluctuations; even she seldom ventured there.
“Luna, it's too dangerous. Children shouldn't go there.” Aelia gently stroked Luna's silky golden hair, trying to dissuade her from this idea.
The ancient Magic Scrolls in the Ancient Text Repository sometimes bore powerful Magical Fluctuations; a moment's carelessness could lead to backlash.
How could she bear to let her precious daughter take such risks?
“But, Mother…” Luna pouted, tears glimmering in her eyes as if she were about to cry. “I want to learn about our family's history. I want to know about my brothers…”
This little one was truly clever!
Aelia sighed inwardly; behind Luna's seemingly innocent request lay a deep concern for her family.
She knew Luna was worried about her elder brother's disability, the plight of her second brother, and Brother San's confusion.
This child, so young yet so understanding, made Aelia feel both heartbroken and proud.
In the end, Aelia succumbed to Luna's persistent pleas.
With a resigned sigh, she instructed her maid Qin Si to prepare while secretly sending a message to San Zi and Lucius, asking them to protect Luna from the shadows.
The Magic Ancient Library was located at the deepest part of the Glorious Demon Fortress; it was an ancient tower built entirely of black Obsidian, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura.
Surrounding the tower was a dense concentration of Magic Element, and the air was filled with a faint Magical Fluctuation that sang softly like a silent melody in one's ears.
"Be careful, Luna," Aelia said, gently holding Luna's small hand as they cautiously stepped into the tower.
Lucius concealed himself, following them from the shadows.
The interior of the tower was dimly lit, filled with the scent of ancient parchment and magical potions.
Tall bookshelves were lined with thick magic tomes, radiating a mysterious glow that made one feel as if they were immersed in a sea of knowledge.
Both Aelia and Lucius sensed a powerful surge of magical energy, causing them to tense up.
However, Luna seemed oblivious to it all. Her eyes widened in curiosity as she eagerly examined her surroundings, her face brimming with excitement.
This child truly had no fear!
Luna had a clear goal in mind; she walked straight toward the area where the magic records were kept.
The magic record was a precious document that recorded the magical talents and growth journeys of family members, and it was the purpose of Luna's visit.
Among the rows of ancient bookshelves, Luna finally found what she was looking for—a thick magic record written in dark golden magical text.
She carefully took down the magic record and gently opened it, an ancient and mysterious aura wafting out.
Aelia and Lucius leaned closer, anxiously watching the magic record in Luna's hands.
This magic record contained the secrets of their family and was tied to their future.
As Luna turned the pages of the magic record, her small face occasionally lit up with joy, then furrowed in concentration, or fell into deep thought.
Aelia and Lucius's hearts mirrored Luna's expressions, fluctuating between anticipation and unease, unsure of what secrets lay within the magic record.
"Big Brother, Second Brother, Brother San..." Luna softly murmured the names of her brothers as her small hand gently brushed over an iris on the magic record, as if feeling their presence.
Suddenly, Luna turned to a blank page. Her small hand paused, and her brow furrowed slightly.
“What's wrong, Luna?” Aelia asked with concern.
Luna did not respond; she simply stared intently at the blank page, her deep blue eyes shimmering with a complex light.
“This… why is this page blank?” Lucius also noticed the anomaly and asked in confusion, “Could it be…”
“No, it’s not blank,” Luna suddenly spoke, her voice low and hoarse, as if it came from another world. “There’s something… something on it…”
“What is it?” Aelia and Lucius asked in unison, their voices trembling slightly.
Luna took a deep breath and slowly extended her small hand, pointing at the seemingly blank page. Her voice trembled as she spoke each word deliberately: “It… says… the name of my unborn brother…”
Luna's slender finger lingered over the Magic Record. To her eyes, the blank page was emerging with dark red markings, resembling bloodstains, slowly forming a name—“Nigel.”
A name she had never heard before, one that should have belonged to a brother born after her.
But surrounding this name was an ominous black mist. In Luna's powerful magical perception, this mist exuded a nauseating stench, reminiscent of the aura of a legendary Evil Spirit.
“Nigel… reincarnated as an Evil Spirit…” Luna murmured to herself, her voice trembling with disbelief.
She had previously checked the records of her three brothers. Although her eldest brother's record indicated that his Magical Talent had once been exceptionally brilliant before suddenly dimming, and her Second Brother had experienced a period of magical turmoil, Brother San's record was unremarkable but still within normal limits.
Only this unborn brother…
Aelia and Lucius also saw the eerie name and the surrounding black mist, their faces turning pale.
Aelia felt a coldness surge from her feet to the top of her head, causing her to tremble all over.
She stumbled back a few steps and barely steadied herself by gripping the bookshelf, her face as pale as paper.
She recalled Leonard's betrayal and that enchanting Leonard's Concubine. Could it be… could this child be…
“No! This is impossible!” Aelia shook her head violently, clutching her chest in anguish as if trying to banish this horrifying thought.
She could not accept that the child she had longed for was actually the embodiment of an Evil Spirit.
A wave of nausea washed over her, her stomach churning violently as if it were about to expel its contents.
She had once been filled with anticipation for this child, sewing tiny clothes for him, decorating his room, dreaming of his future... Now, all of that had turned into a cruel joke.
Lucius's face turned ashen, his jaw clenched tightly, and the wand in his hand trembled slightly.
He was more able to accept this reality than Aelia, having spent years on missions and encountered various dark creatures.
Yet he too felt shock and anger; if this child truly was the reincarnation of an Evil Spirit, it would spell disaster for the Glorious Demon Fortress!
“Mother, we must destroy this record!” Lucius said urgently in a low voice. “If others find out about this, the consequences would be unimaginable!” The family's reputation and the safety of Magic Castle would be at stake.
He could not fathom the panic and chaos that would ensue if this news got out.
“No, we cannot destroy it!” Luna shook her head firmly, her small face set with determination. “We must face reality; avoiding it will only make things worse.” She understood that the reincarnation of an Evil Spirit was no coincidence; there must be a larger conspiracy behind it.
Destroying the record now would mean covering up the truth and allowing the mastermind to go free.
She would not allow such a thing to happen!
At that moment, Luna suddenly sensed an unusual fluctuation of Magical Energy. This wave was cold and eerie, strikingly similar to the aura of black mist from the Magic Record.
She quickly lifted her head, looking deep into the tower with a glint of caution in her azure eyes.
“Be careful!” Luna shouted. “Something strange is here!”
Aelia and Lucius also sensed the anomaly and immediately became alert, tightening their grips on their magical weapons.
Lucius furrowed his brow, carefully attuning himself to the surrounding Magical Fluctuation, his expression growing increasingly grave.
“It’s Turbidity!” Lucius said in a deep voice. “A strange Turbidity has recently emerged in the magical realm. It can contaminate Magic Elements and erode a Mage's body and spirit—it's extremely dangerous!”
Luna felt a chill run down her spine as she recalled the description of Turbidity from the original text. It was a pollutant formed from negative emotions and dark magic, capable of corrupting all things beautiful, even turning Mages into terrifying monsters.
"This Turbidity... how could it appear here?" Aelia asked in terror, sensing the air around them growing heavier and her breathing becoming increasingly difficult.
Luna did not respond; she fixed her gaze on the black mist on the Magic Record, a horrifying thought suddenly flashing through her mind.
She turned sharply to Aelia.
"Mother," Luna's voice was low and hoarse, "I suspect..."
Her words struck Aelia like a thunderclap, echoing in her mind.
She looked up abruptly, disbelief etched on her face, her voice trembling uncontrollably. "What do you suspect? Clarify yourself!"
Taking a deep breath, Luna's azure eyes sparkled with wisdom as she slowly said, "I suspect... this Turbidity was brought here intentionally, and... it is very likely connected to Father!"
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Aelia exclaimed, unable to accept Luna's conjecture.
Leonard was her husband, the Lord of the Glorious Demon Fortress; how could he do such a thing?
It was an insult to her and a betrayal of their entire family!
"Mother, please calm down!" Lucius quickly supported Aelia, trying to soothe her emotions. "Luna is merely speculating; the truth still needs to be investigated."
"No, I'm not speaking nonsense." Luna shook her head, her gaze firm and sharp as if she could see through everything. "Think about it: why would this Turbidity appear in the Magic Ancient Library? This is the most secretive place in the Glorious Demon Fortress; aside from us few, no one knows about the existence of the Magic Record. Moreover, this Turbidity just happens to manifest on the page recording my unborn brother—could that be a coincidence?"
Aelia and Lucius fell silent, reluctantly acknowledging that Luna's analysis made sense.
If this Turbidity was indeed artificially induced, then the mastermind must have an intimate understanding of their family's circumstances and a close connection to Leonard.
Aelia's complexion grew increasingly pale as she recalled Leonard's recent unusual behavior—the growing coldness towards her and his frequent late nights away from home... Could it be that all of this was true?
Had he truly betrayed her, betrayed this family?
"I don't believe it! I need to confront him and get to the bottom of this!" Aelia exclaimed, breaking free from Lucius's support and making a dash for the Magic Ancient Library.
"Mother! Please calm down!" Luna quickly intervened, her voice filled with urgency. "If we go looking for Father now, it will only alert him! We don't have enough evidence yet, and if Father catches wind of this, things will become even more complicated!"
Aelia halted in her tracks, realizing that Luna was right.
Going to find Leonard now would only put him on guard, and it might even drive him to desperate measures.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to regain her composure, but the anger inside her continued to flare.
"What are we supposed to do then?" Aelia's voice was hoarse and filled with despair. She felt as if she were trapped in a vast conspiracy, surrounded by enemies with no way out.
"We must uncover the truth," Luna said, her eyes shining with determination. "We need to find out where this Turbidity is coming from, what Father is really up to, and... change my brother's Destiny!"
"Change my brother's Destiny?" Aelia and Lucius both stared at her in confusion, not understanding what Luna meant.
"Yes! I want to change my brother's Destiny!" Luna clenched her small fists, her voice brimming with strength. "Even if he is the reincarnation of an Evil Spirit, I will guide him back onto the right path and help him become a true person!"
Luna's words shone like a ray of hope in the darkness, illuminating Aelia and Lucius's hearts.
They had been engulfed in despair, but Luna's resolve and courage sparked a glimmer of hope within them.
Indeed, they could not give up; they still had a chance to change the future!
"Luna, you're right! We can't give up!" Aelia's eyes reignited with determination as she tightly grasped Luna's small hand, as if holding onto a lifeline. "No matter the cost, I will protect my child and my family!"
"We'll work together!" Lucius added firmly. He looked at Luna; he had initially thought of her as just an innocent little girl, but now he realized that she was filled with wisdom and courage—she was their true hope.
Luna nodded resolutely; she would use her strength to protect this family and safeguard their world!
"Mother, Brother San, let's go," Luna said, taking a deep breath. Her azure eyes sparkled with unwavering resolve. "We need to leave here first and plan our next steps."
Aelia and Lucius nodded in agreement as they followed Luna cautiously out of the Magic Ancient Library.
As they stepped out of the tower, Aelia glanced back at the ancient building, her heart filled with complex emotions.
She did not know what the future held, but she understood that she had to be strong. She had to fight against Destiny for her children and her family!
Returning to the Magic Castle Hall, Aelia dismissed everyone except Luna and Lucius.
The atmosphere in the hall was oppressive and heavy, like the calm before a storm.
Aelia sat in the main seat, her face as pale as paper, her hands tightly clasped together, knuckles white.
Lucius stood beside her, his expression serious, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes, alert for any potential danger.
Luna sat next to Aelia, her small face filled with seriousness and determination.
"Mother," Luna broke the silence. Her voice was soft yet full of strength. "What should we do next?"
Aelia lifted her head, confusion and pain evident in her eyes as she slowly replied, "I don't know... I really don't know..."
"Mother, we..." Luna wanted to say more but was suddenly interrupted by a hurried sound of footsteps.
"Lady! It's bad! Something has happened!" A frantic maid rushed in, her face pale and voice trembling as if she had witnessed something terrifying.
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