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墨書 Inktalez
Luna's tender voice was interrupted by Qin Si's exclamation, but her small face showed no signs of panic; instead, it bore a calmness that belied her age.
She understood that the arrival of the Grand Elder was merely the beginning of this storm.
The real crisis lurked in the shadows, waiting to surge forth.
She tugged at Aelia's skirt and spoke in a clear yet youthful voice, "Mom, let's put the Grand Elder's matters aside for now. The most important thing is to find out what Dad is really doing."
Aelia, already troubled by Leonard's betrayal and disturbed by the rumors circulating inside and outside the Magic Castle, felt even more perplexed upon hearing Luna's words.
She crouched down, looking gently at Luna, and asked, "Luna, why do you say that? Do you know something?"
Luna blinked her big eyes and feigned innocence as she replied, "I just feel that Dad has been coming home late lately, and he seems to smell like another woman’s perfume." Of course, this "perfume" was a fabrication on her part, but to catch Aelia's attention, she needed to paint a vivid picture.
Upon hearing this, Aelia's heart sank.
As the Lady of the Glorious Demon Fortress, she was naturally attentive to Leonard's every move.
However, she had been preoccupied with various trivial matters lately, coupled with her trust in Leonard, which had blinded her to any abnormalities.
Now, with Luna’s reminder, she suddenly became aware that Leonard's recent behavior had indeed been unusual.
"Luna, are you saying... it's true?" Aelia's voice trembled; she couldn't believe that the husband who had once cared for her so deeply could betray her.
Luna nodded earnestly and said, "Mom, I know you've always trusted Dad. But some things are better seen than heard. If we don’t investigate thoroughly now, we might regret it later."
Aelia looked into Luna's clear eyes, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within her.
She knew that although Luna was young, she was exceptionally wise.
She always felt that Luna possessed a mysterious power, one that could see through everything.
"But..." Aelia hesitated.
On one hand, she didn't want to believe that Leonard would betray her; on the other hand, she feared knowing the truth.
What would she do if Leonard really had betrayed her?
It seemed that Luna could read Aelia's thoughts. She took Aelia's hand and said softly, "Mom, I know you're scared. But running away won't solve anything. If we don't face this bravely, we will only allow those who wish to harm us to succeed."
Luna's words were like a beam of light, illuminating the shadows in Aelia's heart.
Taking a deep breath, Aelia's gaze grew resolute.
"Luna, you're right. I can't run away. No matter what the truth is, I must face it bravely." Aelia stood up.
"Qin Si!" Aelia called out.
Qin Si hurried over and respectfully said, "Madam, what can I do for you?"
"Help me find out what the Lord of the Fortress has been doing lately and who he has been with," Aelia said with a serious tone.
Upon hearing this, Qin Si's expression changed slightly.
She knew that investigating the Lord of the Fortress's whereabouts was a very dangerous task.
If discovered by the Lord of the Fortress, she could face severe punishment.
However, Qin Si knew that Aelia was the most important person to her.
For Aelia, she was willing to take any risk.
“Madam, I understand. I will do my best to find out the truth,” Qin Si said firmly.
Aelia nodded, looking at Qin Si with gratitude.
She knew that Qin Si was her most loyal servant and her most trusted friend.
“Be careful and don’t let anyone find out,” Aelia advised.
“Rest assured, Madam, I will be cautious,” Qin Si replied before turning to leave.
Luna watched Qin Si's departing figure, filled with appreciation.
She understood that Qin Si's loyalty was Aelia's greatest treasure.
Having resolved the matter with Leonard, Luna turned her attention to her brothers.
First, there was her eldest brother.
He had been weak and suffering every day due to the Magic Backlash.
Luna entered her brother's room and saw him lying on the bed, his face pale and his brow furrowed.
“How are you feeling, brother?” Luna asked softly.
Hearing Luna's voice, Brother forced a smile and said, "I'm fine, Luna. You don't need to worry."
Luna walked to the bedside and gently took Brother's hand.
She could feel that his hand was cold and trembling.
"Brother, don't pretend to be strong. I know you're in pain," Luna said with concern.
Brother sighed and replied, "Luna, do you know? I used to be the most talented Mage in the family. But now, I've become a useless person. I feel like I'm worth nothing."
Luna shook her head and said earnestly, "Brother, don't think like that. Even if you can't use magic anymore, you are still my brother. And..."
As she spoke, Luna secretly released a small amount of her own magical energy into Brother's body.
This tiny spark of magic was very weak but effective enough to alleviate Brother's pain and repair his damaged Meridian.
Brother felt a warm energy surge within him, and his pain immediately lessened significantly.
He looked at Luna in surprise and asked, "Luna, what did you do? I feel so much better."
Luna smiled and said, "I just used a little Little Mage spell to help ease your pain."
Brother knew that Luna's Magical Talent was incredibly strong.
However, he hadn't expected that she could use magic to heal his injuries.
"Thank you, Luna," Brother said gratefully.
"You're welcome, big brother. We're family after all," Luna said with a smile.
Next, Luna made her way to Second Brother's room.
Second Brother had been feeling down every day, trapped in a Magic Dilemma due to being deceived by a close friend.
Luna quietly placed a note filled with Magic Runes on Second Brother's desk.
This note contained the method to break the Magic Dilemma that Second Brother was suffering from.
When Second Brother returned to his room and saw the note on the desk, he curiously picked it up to read.
As he realized the content of the note, he was instantly filled with joy.
"This... this is the way to break the Magic Dilemma!" Second Brother exclaimed excitedly.
He never expected that the answer he had been desperately searching for would appear here.
"Who is it? Who has helped me?" Second Brother asked in confusion.
He looked around but saw no one.
Unbeknownst to him, it was all Luna's doing.
Second Brother tightly clutched the note in his hand, his heart brimming with hope.
He believed that as long as he followed the method outlined in the note, he would surely be able to escape the Magic Dilemma and regain himself.
His gaze was resolute as he began to try the methods recorded on the note, and gradually, the room was illuminated by the glow of magic...
Meanwhile, Luna stood hesitantly outside Brother San's door, contemplating whether to enter.
She knew that Brother San had neglected his training due to the magical Talent Misguidance and was now engulfed in self-reproach and confusion.
How could she help him?
Taking a deep breath, she raised her hand and gently knocked on the door. Luna stood before Brother San's door, her small hand clenched into a fist.
She could sense the aura of despair emanating from behind the door, as if the entire room was shrouded in gloom.
After another deep breath, she lifted her small hand and knocked softly again.
"Who is it?" came Brother San's raspy voice from inside, tinged with impatience.
"Brother San, it's me, Luna," she said softly, her voice laced with caution.
The door creaked open, revealing Lucius at the threshold.
He wore a loose-fitting robe, his hair disheveled, and his eyes were hollow and lifeless, as if he had lost all vitality.
"Luna? What are you doing here?" Lucius asked coldly, as if he did not welcome her presence.
Seeing Brother San in such a despondent state filled Luna with sorrow.
She knew that he had always taken pride in his magical talent but had squandered his training because of it. Now, having fallen to such depths, he must be suffering greatly.
“Brother San, I just wanted to come and see you,” Luna said softly, trying to bridge the gap between them.
Lucius chuckled bitterly and replied, “See me? See this useless person? I’m just a waste ruined by my own talent!”
Luna quickly shook her head and said earnestly, “Brother San, you are not useless! You’ve just temporarily lost your way. I know you’ve been working hard; you’ve just been using the wrong methods. If you’re willing, I can help you start over.”
Hearing Luna’s words, Lucius shook his head again and said, “Start over? It’s too late. I’ve wasted too much time and missed the best opportunities for cultivation. Now, I can’t do anything.”
“No, Brother San, it’s never too late! As long as you’re willing, you can start over at any time. I know you still have dreams inside you; they’re just buried under fear and confusion. If you’re willing to believe in me, I can help you find that vibrant Lucius from before.” Luna clenched her fists, her tone resolute.
Lucius looked into Luna’s hopeful eyes, feeling a stir in his heart.
He seemed to see the spirited version of himself from the past, the boy who was full of dreams for the future.
After a moment of silence, he finally nodded.
“Alright, Luna, I’m willing to believe you. Tell me what I should do,” Lucius said, his voice trembling slightly as if he had grasped onto a last straw of hope.
Luna beamed with a bright smile and said, “Brother San, first, you need to rediscover your passion for magic. Don’t see it as a burden but as a joy. Second, you need to create a detailed training plan and stick to it strictly. I’ll help supervise you to ensure you won’t slack off again.”
Listening to Luna’s plan filled Lucius with hope.
He felt as if his fighting spirit had been reignited, eager to dive back into the world of magic.
“Okay, I will definitely do as you say. I won’t let you down again,” Lucius declared firmly, as if he had made up his mind.
Luna nodded in satisfaction and said, “I believe in you, Brother San. You can definitely do it!”
Encouraged by Luna, Lucius seemed to have transformed into a different person.
He began to train diligently, following the regimen that Luna had devised for him each day.
Although the process was arduous, he found joy in it.
He felt himself making gradual progress, slowly regaining the confidence he once had.
Meanwhile, Qin Si was also busy investigating Leonard's whereabouts.
Using her connections and intelligence network, she quickly gathered evidence of Leonard's interactions with Leonard's Concubine.
On a dark and stormy night, Qin Si quietly delivered a copy of the Original Document into Aelia's hands.
Aelia trembled as she opened the Original Document, and what met her eyes were a series of shocking photographs.
In the images, Leonard was embracing a young and beautiful woman, their intimacy on full display without any pretense.
Aelia felt as if she had been struck by lightning; the Original Document slipped from her hands with a loud thud as it hit the ground.
She couldn't believe her eyes; these photographs shattered her illusions about Leonard completely.
Years of love and trust dissolved into nothingness in that moment.
Aelia felt as if her heart had been torn apart, the pain leaving her breathless.
She clutched her chest, desperately trying to suppress the anger and despair surging within her.
She couldn't understand why Leonard would betray her.
Hadn't she done enough?
Did he really not love her anymore?
Aelia's mind was a whirlwind of confusion, with various thoughts intertwining, nearly driving her to the brink of collapse.
She felt as if her world was crumbling, and everything had become meaningless.
At that moment, Leonard had also learned that Aelia was investigating him.
He was extremely anxious and hurriedly sent someone to stop Qin Si from continuing the investigation, trying to cover up his relationship with Leonard's Concubine.
To protect everything he had, Leonard decided to take a risk.
He began secretly plotting to eliminate Aelia and Qin Si to prevent future troubles.
The people in Magic Castle were abuzz with gossip after learning about Leonard and Leonard's Concubine, plunging the entire Magic Castle into chaos.
Some expressed sympathy for Aelia, believing she had been treated unfairly; others condemned Leonard for betraying his family and marriage; while some simply wanted to watch the spectacle unfold, curious about how this drama would end.
Various voices filled every corner of Magic Castle, enveloping it in an atmosphere of tension and unease.
Luna stood high above Magic Castle, observing the chaos below, her mind racing with thoughts.
She knew that the crisis in Magic Castle had fully erupted, and a storm was about to come.
She had to find a way to break the deadlock quickly, or the entire Magic Castle would fall into the Eternal Abyss.
Taking a deep breath, her gaze became resolute.
She believed that with her wisdom and abilities, she could resolve this crisis and save the future of Magic Castle.
"Luna, what do you think we should do next? Now that the Lord and Lady have..." Qin Si hesitated, looking at Luna with concern.
Luna turned around, a glimmer of profound light flashing in her clear eyes as she spoke slowly, "Next, what we need to do is..."
Luna looked at Qin Si's worried expression, her youthful face displaying a maturity beyond her years.
The clamor of Magic Castle seemed to fade into a silent backdrop in her eyes. She could distinctly feel the tension and unease hanging in the air, even hearing the whispers carried by the wind—rumors of the Lord's betrayal and concerns for Lady Destiny.
Her small hand gently brushed against the cold stone wall, sensing the chill that radiated from her fingertips, akin to the coldness felt in the hearts of those within Magic Castle at this moment.
She knew that Leonard's betrayal was merely a surface issue; deeper currents flowed within Magic Castle, driven by various internal forces and the inevitable crisis foretold in the Original storyline.
"Qin Si," Luna's voice was soft yet carried an undeniable strength, "we cannot sit idly by. The most important thing now is to stabilize the Lady and take control of the situation."
She paused before continuing, "Next, we will perform... a scheme of empty city."
Luna smiled mysteriously and turned to walk toward Aelia's room, leaving Qin Si standing there, filled with confusion and anticipation as he watched her small figure disappear.
He had no idea what Luna intended to do. As Luna pushed open the door and saw Aelia's weary face, she gently embraced her and whispered in her ear, "Mommy, don't be afraid. I will take care of everything..."
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