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The air was thick with embarrassment and unspoken accusations, and Luna's arrival was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples upon ripples.
Leonard's face resembled a weathered limestone wall, the carefully maintained facade crumbling away.
“Daddy?” Luna's voice was innocent and clear, like a little bird in the woods. “Why do you look so pale?”
Leonard's gaze darted away, unable to meet Luna's pure, innocent eyes, and even less able to face Aelia's disappointed and angry stare.
He knew that the carefully woven lies he had constructed were now on the verge of collapse.
Yet, in this tense moment, Luna remained unaware that a secret she had unintentionally overheard was about to ignite the hidden crisis within the Magic Castle.
Time rewound to a few hours earlier.
Sunlight streamed through the Stained Glass Window, casting dappled Light and Shadow across the corridors of the Magic Castle.
Luna, with her little legs, curiously explored the grand building.
Her big eyes twinkled with curiosity about everything around her.
“Hey, did you hear? The Lord of the Fortress seems to have taken a woman outside recently,” one maid whispered.
“Shh, keep it down! We can't talk about this openly. If the lady finds out, we’ll all be in trouble,” another warned.
“Come on, what’s there to hide? Everyone in the Magic Castle knows. They say that woman is incredibly beautiful and has completely captivated the Lord,” said a third maid.
“Is that true? What about the lady? She’s the most esteemed person in our Magic Castle,” another maid questioned.
“Who knows? Men are all fickle. No matter how beautiful the lady is, she can't compete with wildflowers outside,” came the reply.
The voices of several maids drifted into Luna's ears, filled with gossip and schadenfreude as if discussing something trivial and unrelated to themselves.
However, Luna's small face was filled with anger.
She clenched her small fists tightly, her little body trembling slightly with anger.
"This is too much! That Bad Dad actually dared to betray Mom!" Luna roared in her heart.
She could not tolerate any injustice done to her family, nor could she bear the thought of Leonard hurting Aelia like this.
Meanwhile, in Aelia's room, a heavy and oppressive atmosphere lingered.
Aelia sat alone in front of the grooming table, gazing at her haggard reflection in the mirror, unable to suppress a sigh.
It had been a long time since she had taken care of herself. Ever since she discovered that Leonard had been acting strangely lately, always leaving early and returning late, sometimes even not coming home at all.
Her heart was filled with unease and doubt.
She began to recall every little detail from the past, trying to find any signs of Leonard's betrayal.
"Could it be that he really has another woman outside?" Once this thought took root, it spread through Aelia's heart like a malignant tumor.
She felt as if her heart were being twisted by an invisible blade, painfully stabbing at her insides.
Once, she had been the most respected Lady of the Fortress in the Glorious Demon Fortress, holding supreme status and power.
She thought she had a happy marriage and a husband she could rely on for life.
Yet now, she realized that everything she had was built on a falsehood.
"My lady, you haven't eaten anything all day. Please have some," Qin Si said carefully, holding a bowl of steaming Tang Yao.
Aelia shook her head, rejecting Qin Si's kindness.
She had no appetite at all and just wanted to be alone in silence.
"My lady, please don’t torture yourself like this. Lord of the Fortress..." Qin Si hesitated, unsure how to comfort her mistress.
“What’s wrong with him?” Aelia lifted her head, her gaze vacant as she looked at Qin Si.
“Nothing, nothing at all,” Qin Si quickly lowered her head, unable to meet Aelia’s eyes.
Aelia felt a growing unease in her heart. She knew that Qin Si was hiding something.
“Qin Si, tell me, what exactly happened?” Aelia's voice trembled, filled with desperation.
Qin Si hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said, “Madam, there are some things I’m not sure if I should say…”
“Just say it. No matter what it is, I can handle it,” Aelia replied firmly.
She had already prepared herself for the worst.
At that moment, Luna suddenly pushed open the door and walked in.
“Mommy, I heard some strange rumors…” Luna’s voice was innocent and clear, breaking the oppressive silence in the room.
At first, Aelia didn’t pay much attention, thinking it was just a child’s nonsense.
She forced a smile, trying to brush it off.
“Luna dear, children shouldn’t speak carelessly. Mommy is a bit tired and wants to rest,” Aelia said gently.
“But Mommy, I heard them say that Daddy has a beautiful aunt outside…” Luna’s voice grew softer, as if afraid of hurting Aelia.
Aelia’s face instantly turned pale, and the combing mirror in her hand fell to the ground with a sharp clatter.
“What… what did you say?” Aelia’s voice trembled, filled with shock and sorrow.
Seeing Aelia's reaction, Luna felt even more distressed.
She knew she shouldn’t have said those words, but she didn’t want Aelia to remain in the dark.
“Mom, I... I don't know if it's true. But that's what everyone is saying...” Luna's voice trembled with tears, feeling as though she had done something wrong.
Aelia remained silent, simply watching Luna quietly.
“Luna, why don't you step outside for a moment? I need some time alone,” Aelia's voice was hoarse and weak.
Luna nodded and obediently left the room.
She understood that Aelia needed time to process the news.
However, Luna was unaware that her unintentional words had detonated Aelia's anger like a bomb.
Meanwhile, her elder brother, Second Brother, and Brother San also learned of the situation.
They rushed to Aelia's room, eager to comfort and support her.
The eldest brother, due to a magic backlash that left him physically disabled, limped his way there with an anxious expression on his face.
“Mother, is this true? Father... he...” The eldest brother's voice was low and hoarse.
Second Brother frowned deeply, feeling disappointed in Leonard's actions.
He had always admired his father, believing him to be a righteous and responsible man.
Yet now, he discovered that his father had committed such a despicable act.
“Father has gone too far! I must confront him!” Brother San exclaimed angrily, clenching his fists, wishing he could rush to Leonard and demand to know why he had hurt their mother so deeply.
The atmosphere in the room was tense and heavy, like the calm before a storm.
Just then, a servant rushed in, looking pale as he said, “My lady, Young Masters, the Lord of the Fortress has returned!”
All eyes were focused on the door, waiting for Leonard's appearance.
Leonard slowly walked into the room, his face bearing a weary expression, seemingly unaware of the unusual atmosphere surrounding him.
“Aelia, I’m back…” Leonard’s voice was low and hoarse.
Aelia slowly lifted her head, her expression cold.
“Leonard, you’d better give me an explanation…” she said icily.
Leonard’s heart sank; he sensed that a storm was about to break.
He looked at Aelia and asked slowly, “Explanation? Explanation for what?”
Aelia remained silent, merely pointing at the door and coldly stating, “You’d better get out of here right now!”
Leonard’s face instantly turned pale.
“Aelia, listen to me. It’s not what you think…” he stammered, trying to defend himself.
However, Aelia didn’t give him any chance at all.
She interrupted Leonard sharply, saying coldly, “Get out! I don’t want to see you again!”
Despair and pleading filled Leonard's eyes as he slowly exited the room, leaving behind a space filled with anger and sorrow.
“Mother, don’t be sad. We will stand up for you!” The eldest brother walked over to Aelia, gently patting her thin shoulders in comfort.
Second Brother and Brother San also stepped forward to express their support for Aelia.
Looking at her sons, a warm current surged within Aelia.
She knew she was not alone.
"Good, very good," Aelia's voice was cold and resolute. "Since he, Leonard, is so heartless, then I shall not be merciful!"
She lifted her head, her gaze fixed firmly on the distance, as if she had made some important decision.
"Qin Si, relay my orders: seal off the entire Magic Castle. No one is to enter or exit!"
Qin Si quickly acknowledged and turned to leave the room.
The room fell silent once more, with only Aelia's determined voice echoing in the air.
"Leonard, I will make you understand the cost of betraying me..."
At that moment, Luna suddenly tugged at Aelia's hem and said in a childish voice, "Mommy, don't be sad. Luna will protect you!"
Aelia looked down at Luna's innocent face, a wave of complex emotions surged within her.
She gently picked up Luna and held her tightly in her arms, as if trying to draw strength from the small body.
"Thank you, Luna," Aelia said with heartfelt gratitude.
Luna shook her head and replied in her sweet voice, "Mommy, Luna loves you!"
A warm current surged through Aelia's heart.
Taking a deep breath to steady her emotions, she slowly said, "Luna, you mentioned earlier that you heard some strange rumors?"
Luna nodded and spoke in her innocent tone, "Yes, Mommy. They say Daddy is out there..."
Aelia raised her hand to stop Luna from continuing.
"Luna, there are some things you are too young to understand. But remember this: no matter what happens, Mommy will always protect you," Aelia said gently.
Luna nodded and nestled obediently in Aelia's embrace.
"Mom, I believe in you," Luna's voice was filled with trust.
A wave of emotion surged within Aelia.
Taking a deep breath, she stood up, her gaze resolutely fixed on the distance.
"Leonard, I will make you understand the cost of betraying me..." Her voice was filled with determination.
As night fell, the Magic Castle was shrouded in shadows.
Leonard walked alone down the empty corridor, his heart heavy with unease.
He had no idea how Aelia would treat him or what his future held.
Suddenly, he stopped, sensing that something was off in the atmosphere around him.
A suffocating tension hung in the air, as if something terrible was about to happen.
He looked up and saw a few figures ahead—Aelia and her sons.
Aelia wore a cold expression, while her sons glared at him with fury.
"Leonard, do you have anything to say?" Aelia asked coldly.
Leonard's heart sank.
He looked at Aelia and slowly said, "Aelia, let me explain..."
"Explain? I no longer want to hear your explanations!" Aelia interrupted him sharply. "From today on, you are no longer the Lord of Glorious Demon Fortress, nor are you my husband!"
"Aelia, you can't do this to me..." he said desperately.
Aelia let out a cold laugh and said, "Why shouldn't I treat you this way? You betrayed me, you betrayed our marriage, you betrayed our family! Everything you have done deserves punishment!"
She paused, her gaze icy as she looked at Leonard, and slowly said, "Seize Leonard and throw him into the dungeon!"
Several Knights immediately stepped forward, pinning Leonard to the ground and dragging him toward the dungeon.
Leonard struggled desperately, calling out Aelia's name, but it was of no use.
Aelia watched as Leonard was taken away, feeling not a shred of pity in her heart.
"Mother, what should we do next?" her eldest son approached Aelia and asked softly.
Aelia took a deep breath to calm her emotions and then slowly replied, "Next, we must completely eliminate Leonard's influence in Magic Castle to ensure our family's safety!"
"But, Mother, Leonard is still our Father. Do we really have to be so heartless toward him?" Second Brother asked hesitantly.
Aelia scoffed and said, "Heartless? Has he ever shown us mercy? He betrayed us and must face the consequences!"
She paused again, her eyes filled with determination as she declared, "From today onward, I am the Lord of Glorious Demon Fortress. I will lead you all toward a more glorious future!"
Just then, a Knight rushed over, his face pale as he said, "My lady, it's bad! Something has happened!"
Aelia furrowed her brow and asked, "What happened?"
The Knight trembled as he spoke, "When we tried to capture Leonard, we encountered resistance from his subordinates. Now both sides are in combat!"
Aelia's face instantly turned pale.
"Immediately summon all the Frostwolf Guard from Magic Castle! We must suppress all the Rebels!" Aelia commanded sharply.
"Yes!" The Knight quickly responded before turning to leave.
Aelia took a deep breath and fixed her determined gaze on the distance.
“Mother, what should we do now?” the eldest brother asked anxiously.
Aelia replied slowly, “What we need to do now is wait. Wait for the opportunity to come…”
“Qin Si, go fetch Lucius for me!”
“Yes, my lady.”
Qin Si left on his errand while Aelia stood in the empty room, letting the night breeze tousle her long hair.
“Leonard, do you think everything you’ve done can go unnoticed? You are mistaken, gravely mistaken. You have underestimated a woman’s desire for revenge.”
She turned and gazed out at the endless night sky, a dangerous glint flickering in her eyes.
“The real show has just begun…”
Well, listen up. The situation in the Glory Magic Fortress is becoming increasingly “exciting.”
Xiao Luna, our petite prophetess, has just dropped a bombshell that has essentially shattered the already shaky foundation of Leonard and Aleya's marriage.
I mean, seriously, that guy actually has “another home” out there—complete with an entire “family”?
How cliché.
Aleya, God bless her, is understandably heartbroken, but this girl won’t give up easily.
Right now, she’s like a wounded lioness; honestly, I love this feeling.
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