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In the quiet nursery, a faint lavender scent lingered in the air, a magical aroma meant to soothe the baby's sleep.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled light and shadow across the floor.
Luna lay in a cradle adorned with lace, her tiny body soft as a bundle of cotton.
Her dark eyes sparkled with an intelligence that belied her age.
She clutched a small wooden horse tightly in her hands, its mane polished to a shine from her constant rubbing.
Luna's mind raced like a finely tuned magical instrument, correlating the plots of novels she had read in her past life with the reality before her.
"Leonard," she silently whispered this name, the lord of the Glorious Demon Fortress, who appeared to be a respected husband and father but concealed repulsive secrets behind his facade.
Leonard's Concubine, illegitimate child, conspiracy, betrayal... these words cut into her tender heart like sharp blades, leaving deep scars.
She was determined to change it all, not just for herself but for this family and for those pitiful souls toyed with by Destiny.
A sly smile crept onto Luna's lips.
If anyone were to see this smile, they would surely find it exceedingly strange.
How could a baby have such a complex expression?
"Qin Si..." Luna called out with her soft, childish voice, muffled and sweet in that unique way only infants possess.
Qin Si, Aelia's most trusted maid, was also the key figure in changing Destiny.
“What's wrong, Young Mistress?” Qin Si heard the call and immediately set down the Embroidered Shoes she was holding, hurrying over to the Cradle.
A gentle smile graced her face.
Luna extended her chubby little finger, pointing toward an old wooden chest in the corner of the room, piled high with clutter.
The chest was covered in dust, clearly having gone unopened for a long time.
“Open… it…” Luna struggled to articulate the words. Although her pronunciation was unclear, Qin Si understood her request.
Qin Si's smile faltered for a moment, a look of confusion crossing her features.
“But, Miss, that chest is filled with old things; there’s nothing interesting inside…”
“Open it!” Luna repeated, her tone unusually firm. Her bright black eyes seemed capable of seeing right through one’s heart.
Qin Si was taken aback by Luna's gaze.
That look did not belong to an infant; it resembled that of a seasoned elder, filled with wisdom and an undeniable authority.
A shiver ran down Qin Si's spine as an inexplicable fear rose within her.
She felt as though she were facing not a frail baby but a powerful Mage.
“Yes… yes, Miss.” Qin Si dared not disobey and quickly approached the chest, carefully opening it.
Inside were old clothes, toys, and some unknown magical items.
Qin Si flipped through a few pages but found nothing particularly special.
"Miss, there's nothing here..." Qin Si turned to explain to Luna.
However, she noticed that Luna was looking at her with a strange expression, filled with urgency and implication.
Luna struggled to raise her small hand, pointing at Qin Si and then at her own mouth, mumbling, "Bad... guy... outside..."
Qin Si was completely bewildered.
She had no idea what Luna was trying to convey.
Bad guy?
Outside?
Was she saying someone intended to harm the lady?
"Miss, are you saying someone wants to hurt the lady?" Qin Si asked nervously.
Luna shook her head, her little face flushed red as if she was trying hard to express something.
She pointed again at Qin Si, then at her own stomach, and with all her might said, "Dad... Dad... has..."
"Dad... has... what?" Qin Si was even more confused.
Luna was on the verge of tears.
She knew she couldn't express herself clearly, only able to hint at her thoughts with simple words and gestures.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Qin Si's mind.
She recalled some rumors she had heard in the garden a few days ago, saying that the Lord of the Fortress had a woman outside and even had a child.
Could it be... was this what the young lady wanted to tell her?
Qin Si's eyes widened in shock as she looked at Luna in disbelief.
A baby? How could it possibly know such things?
"Miss, are you saying... the Lord of the Fortress... has..." Qin Si couldn't bring herself to finish the sentence, afraid that she might be right.
Luna nodded vigorously.
Qin Si was completely stunned.
She had always thought that the Lord and his lady were a match made in heaven, deeply in love, and the pride of the Magic Castle.
But now, a baby was telling her that it was all an illusion—that the Lord of the Fortress had betrayed his lady!
"This... this can't be true... it must be my imagination..." Qin Si murmured to herself, unable to accept this harsh reality.
Yet, Luna's steadfast gaze forced her to believe.
A baby would not lie.
Qin Si felt as if her world was collapsing.
She had grown up in the Magic Castle, where Lady Aelia treated her like a sister. She could not tolerate anyone harming her lady.
"I... I have to tell my lady..." Qin Si said, trembling.
Luna showed a reassuring smile.
She knew that Qin Si would definitely tell Aelia the truth, and Aelia would surely make the right choice.
Qin Si took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
She knew this was not the time for sorrow; she had to inform her lady as soon as possible so that she could be on guard.
After settling Luna, Qin Si hurriedly left the Nursery and made her way to Aelia's room.
Her steps were somewhat unsteady, filled with worry and unease.
When Qin Si revealed Luna's hint to Aelia, it was as if she had been struck by lightning. The teacup in her hand slipped and shattered into pieces.
"What did you say? Leonard... he has a woman outside?" Aelia's voice trembled, filled with disbelief.
Qin Si knelt on the ground, lowering her head, unable to meet Aelia's gaze.
"My lady, I can hardly believe it either, but... but Young Miss said it herself; she wouldn't lie."
Aelia's face turned pale as paper. She staggered back a few steps, leaning against the wall as if she had lost all her strength.
For many years, she had deeply loved Leonard, considering him her life.
For him, she had given up her family and married into this unfamiliar Magic Castle.
For him, she managed the household, bore children, and devoted everything she had.
But now someone was telling her that the man she loved had betrayed her, that he was keeping another woman and had even fathered a child!
How could she accept this? How could she believe it?
Aelia's eyes were filled with anger and pain.
She felt as if her world had collapsed, all her beautiful fantasies turning to dust.
"I don't believe it! I don't believe it!" Aelia shook her head frantically, unwilling to accept the truth.
"Madam, please calm down. I know it's hard for you to accept, but... but it's true," Qin Si said through tears.
Aelia suddenly became calm.
"I will go find him. I need to get to the bottom of this!" Aelia said through gritted teeth.
She stood up and walked toward Leonard's study.
Her steps were firm and powerful, like a volcano about to erupt.
When Aelia burst into Leonard's study, he was sitting at his desk, handling some documents.
He saw Aelia storm in, her face a mask of confusion.
"Aelia, what's wrong? What happened?" Leonard asked.
Aelia didn't answer. She walked up to Leonard, her gaze piercing as she fixed her eyes on him.
"Leonard, tell me, is there a woman outside…?" Aelia's voice was cold and cutting.
Leonard's expression changed, and he stammered, "Aelia, what are you talking about? How could I have a woman outside? Don't listen to those rumors."
"Rumors? Ha..." Aelia scoffed, "I heard it with my own ears. Do you still want to argue?"
Leonard's face grew even darker; he knew the truth was out, and further denial was pointless.
"Aelia, I..." Leonard tried to explain.
"Speak! Have you been keeping a woman outside? Is there a child too?" Aelia demanded sharply.
Leonard fell silent for a moment before finally nodding.
"Yes, I… I do have a woman outside, and there is a child," Leonard admitted, his voice low and filled with guilt.
Aelia felt as if she had been struck; it was as if an invisible hand had tightened around her heart, making it hard to breathe.
"Why? Why did you betray me? What did I do wrong?" Aelia cried out in anguish.
A flicker of pain crossed Leonard's face.
“Aelia, I love you, but… but I can't control myself. I… I just made a mistake that any man could make,” Leonard pleaded.
“Mistake? Ha… your so-called mistake is betraying my feelings and trampling on my dignity, isn’t it?” Aelia retorted.
Leonard was at a loss for words; he knew he had hurt Aelia and felt unworthy to face her.
“Aelia, I'm sorry. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me. I will cut ties with that woman, and I will make it up to you,” Leonard begged.
Aelia looked at Leonard coldly.
“Make it up to me? What can you offer as compensation? Can you compensate for the youth I've lost? Can you mend my broken heart?” Aelia said despairingly.
Leonard opened his mouth but couldn’t find the words.
“Leonard, you’ve disappointed me too much,” Aelia said before turning and leaving the study.
Her silhouette was so lonely and desolate, like a puppet that had lost its soul.
After Aelia left, Leonard slumped into the chair, his face filled with regret and pain.
“Damn it!” Leonard angrily slammed his fist on the table.
He had thought he could deceive everyone, but he had underestimated the intelligence of that woman and the determination of Aelia.
“I won’t give up like this. I will reclaim everything that belongs to me!” Leonard vowed silently in his heart.
He would make those who betrayed him pay a painful price!
He wanted them to know who the true master of the Glorious Demon Fortress was!
Slowly, he lifted his head, a cold light flickering in his eyes.
"It’s time for my brother to take action..."
In the Nursery, the air was still filled with a faint Lavender Scent, but that tranquility had been shattered.
Luna struggled to prop herself up from the Cradle, her little face flushed from the effort.
She babbled incoherently, her small hands waving as she pointed toward the closed door.
"Big... Ge... Ge..."
This was the clearest Broken Syllables she could manage.
She knew that at this moment, her brother was being tormented by endless pain.
Through the thick door, faint groans could be heard from afar; it was the torture brought on by Magic Backlash, gnawing away at her brother's vitality day after day, year after year.
He had once been the most brilliant Genius Mage of the Magic Castle, but due to an Experiment Accident, he had been reduced to a shell of his former self.
Luna struggled to climb down from the Cradle, her tiny body swaying like a waddling penguin.
She moved toward the door, each step seeming so laborious.
Qin Si was not there; she had gone to Aelia.
This is part of the Luna Project.
Only by diverting Qin Si could she have a chance to help her Brothers.
Finally, she reached the door.
With great effort, she lifted her small hand, trying to open the heavy wooden door.
But for a baby just a few months old, this was nearly an impossible task.
In her frustration, she began to cry out, her voice piercing and filled with despair.
Just then, the door swung open.
A tall, gaunt man appeared in the doorway.
He wore a loose Magic Robe, but it could not conceal his emaciated frame.
His Left Arm was empty, the sleeve hanging limply as it swayed gently with his movements—a testament to the Magic Backlash he had suffered.
He was Luna's elder brother, once a Genius Mage, now reduced to a shell of his former self—Kelvin.
"Luna?" Kelvin's voice was Hoarse and deep, tinged with surprise and confusion.
He hadn't expected Luna to come here on her own.
Bending down, he carefully picked up Luna.
"Why did you come out by yourself? Where is Qin Si?" he asked softly, his tone gentle as if he were handling a fragile treasure.
Luna reached out her small hand and gently stroked Kelvin's Luna, then pointed at his severed arm and then at her own chest.
"No... pain... pain..." she mumbled.
Kelvin was taken aback.
He understood that Luna was concerned for him, trying to alleviate his suffering.
But he couldn't comprehend how a baby could grasp such feelings.
A warm current surged within him, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.
"Thank you, Luna. I'm not in pain, really," he said softly, his voice slightly choked.
Luna shook her head and struggled to climb down from Kelvin's embrace.
She walked in front of him, extended her small hand, and gently placed it over his severed arm.
Then, she closed her eyes.
A faint and gentle magical energy flowed from her small hand, slowly infusing into Kelvin's body.
This was the power of her Reincarnated Archmage, though weak, it was filled with vitality.
Kelvin's body suddenly trembled as he felt a warm force spreading throughout him, dispelling the long-standing pain and cold.
He looked at Luna in disbelief.
"This... this is..." He was so excited that he couldn't find the words.
He could feel his Magical Energy slowly recovering, and the wound where his arm had been severed was gradually healing.
Although the process was slow, it was indeed healing!
"Luna... you..." Kelvin tightly embraced Luna, his voice trembling, "Thank you, thank you!"
Meanwhile, in another corner of the Magic Castle.
In Second Brother's study, a heavy aura of magic filled the air.
The corners of the room were piled high with various Ancient Grimoires and scrolls, while the ground was etched with a complex Magic Circle.
Second Brother, Elvin, stood in the center of the Magic Circle, his face pale and beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
He had been trapped in this Magic Circle for a long time.
This Magic Circle had been designed by his best friend and most trusted companion.
He had said that this Magic Circle could help him enhance his Magical Power, but he never expected it to be a trap.
The Magic Circle continuously drained his Magical Energy, leaving him weak and helpless.
He attempted to decipher the Magic Circle, but found himself at a complete loss.
Just as despair began to set in, he suddenly remembered Luna.
He recalled how Luna had looked at him with a strange gaze, as if she wanted to convey something important.
At the time, he hadn’t paid much attention, but now, reflecting on it, her eyes were filled with hints.
Could it be… could she know the secret of this Magic Circle?
With a sense of cautious hope, he began to recall Luna's expressions and gestures.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.
He remembered that Luna had pointed to a corner of the Magic Circle and then gestured towards her own ear.
Could it be… that corner was the weakness of the Magic Circle?
Did he need to use sound to break this Magic Circle?
Taking a deep breath, he followed Luna’s hint and approached that corner of the Magic Circle. He began to chant an Ancient Magic Spell.
This spell was something he had stumbled upon in an ancient text; he had always thought it peculiar and ineffective.
But now, it felt as though this spell contained some mysterious power.
As he chanted the spell, the Magic Circle began to hum, and cracks started to appear.
Finally, the Magic Circle shattered with a deafening crash, turning into a pile of rubble.
Elvin felt the Magical Energy within him rejuvenate, and he let out a long sigh of relief, a joyful smile spreading across his face.
"Luna... thank you!" he murmured, his heart filled with gratitude.
Meanwhile, in the training grounds of the Magic Castle, Brother San and Oliver lay listlessly on the grass, staring blankly at the sky.
Around him were piles of various Ancient Grimoires and Magic Artifacts, yet he had no interest in studying them.
Despite possessing immense Magical Talent, he was lost in indulgence and neglecting his training.
He believed that with his natural gifts, he could easily become a powerful Mage.
However, in reality, his Magical Power had not improved at all; instead, it was steadily declining.
He began to doubt himself and question his own talent.
He felt like a failure, a person of no value.
Just as he was wallowing in despair, he suddenly saw Luna stumbling toward him.
He felt a bit surprised; he didn't understand why Luna had come here.
Luna walked up to Oliver, extending her small hand to gently grasp his hem.
Then, she looked up at him with her clear eyes.
Her gaze was filled with determination and encouragement.
"Keep... going..." she mumbled.
Oliver was taken aback.
He never expected Luna to encourage him; he never thought a baby could understand such things.
A warm current surged within him, making him feel that he was no longer alone. He had family, he had hope.
Looking into Luna's determined eyes ignited a fighting spirit within him. He decided to work hard on his training and not let Luna down.
"Luna, I will do my best. I will become a powerful Mage!" he said resolutely.
Within the Magic Castle, dark currents swirled. In Leonard's study, the atmosphere was stifling.
"Sir, the lady has made it clear that she wants to audit your accounts. I'm afraid..." the butler said cautiously, his voice trembling.
Leonard's expression darkened ominously.
He never expected Aelia to be so resolute, wanting to sever ties with him completely.
"Hmph, an audit? Does she think she can uncover anything? I've already arranged everything," he sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
“Master, what about the woman and child outside…” the butler asked tentatively.
He knew that the woman and child outside were his greatest weakness.
“Settle them for now, and don’t let them cause any trouble,” he said in a low voice.
His top priority was to stabilize the situation at Magic Castle; he could not allow Aelia to take away his power.
He stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the distant sky.
“Aelia, do you think you’ve won? Let me tell you, you will never defeat me,” he murmured to himself, his voice filled with resentment and unwillingness.
“Just wait, I will make you regret it.”
Aelia stood in the room, looking out the window.
“Qin Si, notify everyone and summon all the elders. I want to hold a family meeting,” she said firmly.
“Yes, Madam,” Qin Si replied respectfully.
“This time, I will not back down. I will fight for my rights and those of my children,” Aelia vowed silently in her heart.
She turned around and looked at Luna sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
“Luna, thank you. You have helped me see the truth,” she whispered softly.
“I will protect you; I will protect our family. I won’t let anyone harm you.”
Suddenly, a hurried sound of footsteps echoed from outside the door.
“Madam, it’s bad! Third Young Master Lucius…”
Qin Si's words were cut off by Aelia.
“Lucius? What happened to him?” Aelia asked, frowning.
Qin Si hesitated before speaking. “He… he said… he saw Young Miss… in…”
“In what?” Aelia pressed, a sense of unease rising within her.
“He said he saw Young Miss controlling the Magic Element, and he mentioned some strange things to Brother and Second Brother.” Qin Si's voice grew softer, as if afraid of Aelia's reproach.
Aelia's face turned pale instantly.
“What did you say? Luna… she is controlling the Magic Element?” she asked incredulously.
“That… that’s impossible…”
Aelia's mind was in turmoil; she didn’t know what to believe or what to do.
She suddenly felt as if she were caught in a vast conspiracy, completely unaware of everything happening around her.
“Go, bring Lucius to me. I want to ask him personally,” Aelia said in a low voice.
Qin Si quickly acknowledged and turned to leave the room.
Aelia walked to the edge of the Cradle, gazing at the sleeping Luna.
"Luna, who are you really? What do you want?" she wondered in her heart.
Meanwhile, the sleeping Luna wore a mysterious smile at the corner of her lips.
The atmosphere in Glory Fortress crackled with tension, not from magic, but from the palpable standoff.
Three-year-old Xiao Luna's eyes sparkled with mischief that belied her age as she clutched a crumpled piece of parchment tightly.
This was the key. This thin paper contained the power to shatter the carefully constructed peace of the Leonard Family.
Oh, what a show this would be!
It was as if it heralded an impending fireworks feast; just thinking about it sent excitement coursing through her veins.
After all, I love watching such earth-shattering spectacles.
Luna had been reborn into this world as a mere cannon fodder infant, but she understood things clearly.
Thanks to having read a cheesy romance novel set against the backdrop of this fortress in her previous life, she knew that the seemingly perfect master of Glory Fortress, the arrogant Lord Leonard, harbored a secret.
A scandalous and shameful secret—he had a mistress hidden away in a cozy little house and had fathered a whole brood of illegitimate children.
Just thinking about it made Luna feel nauseous; that man was simply outrageous.
“Mom, Mom!” Luna chirped, waving a piece of parchment like a small flag that could incite chaos. It was none other than Lord Leonard's love letter, which she had fortuitously intercepted.
Lady Aelia was as graceful as a freshly sharpened blade, looking at her little daughter with a mix of amusement and exasperation.
“What is it, Luna? Another one of your ‘new discoveries’?”
Luna paid no mind to her mother’s teasing tone and shoved the parchment into her hands.
“Look! A beautiful picture!” Of course, the so-called “picture” was actually Leonard’s passionate declaration of love for another woman, written in flowery language that lacked any subtlety.
Lady Aelia’s face turned as pale as a ghost, more ghastly than a vampire at a garlic festival.
Her hands trembled as she crumpled the parchment tighter.
The silence in the room grew heavier, making it hard to breathe.
Even Lucius, Lady Aelia’s mischievous youngest son, sensed that something was off and fell silent, sucking his thumb.
In that moment, the fuse was lit. With a loud bang!
In the days that followed, whispers filled the air, doors slammed shut, and an ominous atmosphere loomed over everything.
Once elegant and composed, Lady Aelia now drifted through the fortress like a ghost, her usually calm eyes brewing a storm within.
As for Leonard, the oblivious man strutted around like a proud peacock, completely unaware that his feathers were about to be plucked.
One by one, Lady Aelia called her sons to her side.
First was the eldest son, who had been left disabled by a Magic Backlash.
Luna quietly whispered a few key words, drawing on the knowledge from her "previous life"—a forgotten healing method and an important herb that had been overlooked.
Just like that, the eldest son felt a sharp pain, and a glimmer of hope reignited in his weary heart.
Next was the Second Son, who had fallen into a Magic Dilemma due to the schemes of a treacherous friend.
With an innocent smile, Luna pointed out the subtle manipulations of that friend, those nearly invisible "strings" that could control her brother.
Finally, there was the Third Son, gifted yet lacking the self-discipline to truly hone his skills.
Luna provocatively suggested that he should surpass his Brothers—oh, the competitive Awareness among the siblings was ignited just like that!
A fire sparked within him.
At first, the boys were skeptical of Sister's peculiar insights, but their opinions quickly changed.
Perhaps, just perhaps, this whirlwind of a child was far more formidable than she appeared.
Perhaps, just perhaps, Lady Aelia was about to unleash a fury never before seen from Glory Fortress.
Whispers grew louder, and slamming doors became more frequent.
The show was about to begin.
The air crackled once more.
This time, the excitement stemmed from the anticipation of true magic.
The kind of magic that could destroy an empire and allow it to be reborn from the ashes.
And there stood Xiao Luna, with her innocent face and playful smile, at the center of it all, skillfully controlling the chaos like a master puppeteer.
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