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墨書 Inktalez
Leonard's voice was as hoarse as the wind that swept from hell, carrying with it endless fear and despair.
Outside the door, Luna's youthful yet unnaturally calm voice pierced through his crumbling mental defenses like a sharp dagger.
“It’s me, Luna, Father. We need to talk.”
Leonard felt a chill surge from his feet straight to his head.
He had no idea how much Luna had heard or what she truly understood.
From the moment she was born, this daughter had exuded an air of mystery, as if an ancient soul resided within her small body.
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to regain his composure.
“Come in,” he said, his voice low and tinged with a barely perceptible tremor.
The door creaked open, and Luna walked in with her little legs.
She wore a silk nightgown adorned with intricate Magic Runes that shimmered softly in the dim light.
Her small face bore no expression, but her clear eyes seemed capable of seeing through everything.
Leonard looked at her, feeling a tumult of emotions within him.
He felt both fear and a glimmer of hope.
Perhaps this daughter could truly help him through the crisis.
“Father,” Luna stated directly, her tone calm and steady for someone so young, “I know what you’ve done.”
Leonard's face instantly turned pale.
He opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but found himself at a complete loss for words.
"There's no need to be surprised," Luna continued, as if she could see through his thoughts. "In this Magic Castle, nothing can escape my eyes."
Although Luna's tone was calm, her heart was tumultuous.
She knew she had to make her family aware of the hidden dangers within the Magic Castle.
This was not just about changing their individual destinies; it was about the future of the entire family.
"Father, you are enchanted by Isabella, aren't you? You think you can deceive everyone, but you're mistaken. Every decision you make affects the safety of the Magic Castle." Luna's voice echoed in the room, carrying an undeniable authority.
Leonard sat dejectedly in his chair, as if all his strength had been drained away.
He knew it was all over.
"You... you know everything?" he murmured, his voice filled with despair.
"I know more than you can imagine." Luna walked to the window, gazing at the distant dark forest, her expression deep and distant.
"This Magic Castle is far more complex and dangerous than you realize."
Meanwhile, in another part of the Magic Castle.
The atmosphere in Aelia's room was stifling.
Qin Si carefully attended to Aelia, afraid of touching her fragile nerves.
After Luna's pointed reminder that day, Aelia began to pay attention to Leonard's unusual behavior.
She noticed that he often seemed distracted, frequently staying alone in his study until late at night. Moreover, the way he looked at her had become somewhat unfamiliar.
At first, Aelia reassured herself that perhaps the affairs of the castle were overwhelming him, causing him too much stress.
But a woman's intuition told her that things were far from simple.
This afternoon, she unintentionally discovered an unsent letter in Leonard's study.
The elegant tiny inscriptions on the envelope pierced her heart like a sharp knife, shattering her last defense.
With trembling hands, she opened the letter. Each line was filled with affection and longing, completely destroying her long-held beautiful fantasies about love and marriage.
"My Leonard, I think of you day and night... I would give everything for you..."
Tears streamed down Aelia's face as shock and pain surged within her like a flood, instantly overwhelming her.
She had always believed that she and Leonard were a match made in heaven.
They had weathered countless storms together, jointly safeguarding this Magic Castle.
She had always thought their love was unbreakable, capable of withstanding any temptation.
But now, she realized that it had all been one-sided wishful thinking.
Her husband, the man she loved deeply, had betrayed her!
Years of affection became laughable and ironic in that moment.
She felt like a fool, living in the dream she had woven for herself, only to be ruthlessly awakened now.
"Madam..." Qin Si looked at Aelia, her face streaked with tears, and felt a pang of sympathy. She wanted to comfort her but didn't know what to say.
Aelia grasped Qin Si's hand tightly, her voice hoarse as she asked, "Qin Si, do you think I’m really foolish?"
Qin Si quickly shook her head, choking back tears as she replied, "Madam, you are not foolish at all. You are the smartest and kindest woman in this Magic Castle."
"But why did he have to treat me this way?" Aelia closed her eyes in pain, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Has his love for me all these years been a lie?"
Qin Si held Aelia tightly, allowing her tears to soak through her clothes.
She knew that what Aelia needed at this moment was comfort and companionship, not empty words of advice.
Meanwhile, in another corner of the Magic Castle, the atmosphere in the elder brother's room was entirely different.
Since the curse of the Magic Backlash had been lifted, his health had returned, and his magical abilities had greatly improved.
He had regained his glory and become the pride of the family.
Yet at this moment, there was no joy on his face; instead, it was filled with gravity and concern.
He stood by the window, gazing at the Magic Castle shrouded in darkness in the distance, his heart heavy with worry.
He knew that the Magic Castle was facing an unprecedented crisis.
Father's poor decisions, internal family conflicts, external threats... all of these felt like a massive web tightening around the Magic Castle.
Taking a deep breath, he silently resolved that no matter what happened, he would protect this family and safeguard this Magic Castle.
He turned around and walked to the desk, picking up a Feather Pen to begin writing a letter to the family Elders.
He needed to inform them about the current situation at the Magic Castle, so they could prepare for the impending crisis.
In another room, Second Brother sat alone in the darkness, his gaze hollow and lost.
The betrayal by his close friend lingered in his heart as an indelible pain.
He had once trusted him completely and relied on him, only to discover that for his own benefit, he had betrayed him and pushed him into the Magic Dilemma.
Whenever he thought of this, his heart filled with anger and guilt.
He hated his own foolishness and naivety, as well as the despicable and shameless nature of the friend who had betrayed him.
But he knew that now was not the time to dwell on past sorrows.
The Magic Castle was facing a crisis; he had to pull himself together and use his strength to help the family out of this predicament.
He stood up and approached the Magic Circle, beginning to silently practice magic.
He needed to become stronger and more reliable so that no one could harm his family again.
In a corner of the Magic Castle, Brother San was also reflecting on his life.
He had always felt proud of his Magical Talent, believing himself to be a chosen one destined to become a great Mage.
However, in reality, his talent had led him to arrogance and complacency, causing him to neglect his training and ultimately achieve nothing.
Now, he finally became aware of his Error.
He knew that while talent was important, what mattered even more was hard work and perseverance.
He walked into the study, picked up a thick Grimoire, and began to read it earnestly.
He needed to make up for the time he had wasted in the past, striving to enhance his magical abilities and contribute to the Magic Castle.
As the night deepened, the people in the Magic Castle were all working hard towards their own goals.
Suddenly, a hurried set of footsteps broke the tranquility of the night.
"Something's wrong, my lady!" Qin Si rushed into Aelia's room, her face as pale as a sheet of paper. "There's been an incident!"
Aelia shot her head up, her gaze sharp as she asked, "What happened?"
Gasping for breath, Qin Si stammered, "I... I saw the master...," she hesitated, seemingly unable to continue.
A dark foreboding settled in Aelia's heart.
She grasped Qin Si's hand tightly and urged urgently, "Speak quickly! What happened to him?"
Qin Si bit her lip and summoned her courage to say, "I saw the master... he secretly took Lady Isabella and left the Magic Castle!"
Aelia's face turned ashen in an instant; she staggered back a few steps, nearly collapsing to the ground.
Her mind went blank; she could hear nothing and see nothing.
"It can't be... this is impossible..." she murmured to herself, her voice filled with disbelief.
Seeing Aelia in such despair broke Qin Si's heart even more.
She knew that this was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Aelia.
She wanted to comfort her but didn't know where to begin.
Just then, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open.
"Mother, we need to talk." Lucius stood at the doorway, looking seriously at Aelia.
His voice was deep and firm, carrying an undeniable strength.
"It's about Father and the future of Magic Castle..."
Qin Si looked at Aelia's face, which was filled with pain, and felt a sharp pang in her heart.
She gritted her teeth, anger burning fiercely within her.
That Leonard was truly despicable!
The lady had been so sincere to him, yet he had betrayed her so cruelly!
"Madam, please don't be sad!" Qin Si grasped Aelia's hand tightly, her tone resolute. "That heartless man isn't worth your tears! It's better that he's gone; he won't be in your way anymore! We still have Young Miss and Young Masters; they are the most important people in your life!"
Aelia looked at Qin Si in confusion, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
She felt as if she were trapped in a cold abyss, surrounded by darkness with no hope in sight.
"Qin Si, what should I do?" Her voice trembled, filled with helplessness.
Qin Si wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said firmly, "Madam, you must pull yourself together! You are the mistress of Glorious Demon Fortress; you cannot fall! You need to be strong for Young Miss, for Young Masters, and for the entire Magic Castle!"
At that moment, Lucius walked in.
He looked at Aelia's haggard appearance, filled with concern.
But he knew this was not the time for sorrow; he had to step up and help Mother through this difficult time.
"Mother," Lucius said as he knelt before Aelia, his tone earnest, "I know you are in great pain right now, but I beg you to pull yourself together! Father... he has made his choice, and we cannot change that. But we must not give up! We still have the Glorious Demon Fortress, and we have each other! Please believe that we can get through this!"
Lucius paused, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes. "And she will surely lead us to a breakthrough, restoring the glory of the Glorious Demon Fortress!"
Aelia looked into Lucius's determined gaze, and a warm current surged within her.
Yes, she could not falter!
She still had her children; she needed to protect the Glorious Demon Fortress!
Taking a deep breath, she wiped her tears and said hoarsely, "Lucius, you are right. I cannot fall. I must be strong for you all, for the Magic Castle!"
"Mother, it’s wonderful that you can think this way!" Lucius smiled with relief.
He stood up and helped Aelia to her feet. "Now, our most important task is to figure out Father’s plan and the crisis facing the Magic Castle. Luna already knows some details; let’s go find her and hear her thoughts."
Aelia nodded in agreement with Lucius's suggestion.
She knew that although Luna was young, she possessed extraordinary wisdom and composure.
Perhaps she could indeed help them find a solution to their problems.
With Qin Si's support, Aelia and Lucius made their way to Luna's room.
Luna had been waiting in the room for quite some time.
She watched as Aelia and Lucius walked in, her face devoid of any expression, as if she had anticipated their arrival.
“Mother, Brother San,” Luna said calmly, “I know what you want to know. I have some information about Father and the Magic Castle.”
Aelia and Lucius exchanged a glance, filled with anticipation.
They understood that what Luna was about to say would determine the destiny of the Glorious Demon Fortress.
“The situation is as follows…” Luna began to recount everything she knew slowly.
From Leonard's affair with Isabella to the internal crises lurking within the Magic Castle, and the external forces coveting it… she revealed everything without reservation to Aelia and Lucius.
As Luna spoke, Aelia and Lucius’s expressions grew increasingly grave.
They hadn’t realized how dire the situation at the Magic Castle had become.
“Father… he really has betrayed us!” Aelia cried out in anguish, closing her eyes as tears streamed down her face once more.
Lucius clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with rage. “What is Isabella’s background? Why has she ensnared Father? Why is she destroying our family?”
Luna shook her head and replied, “Isabella’s identity is not simple; she is backed by a powerful force. Their target is not just Father but the entire Glorious Demon Fortress.”
“What? They want to seize the Glorious Demon Fortress?” Aelia exclaimed, her face turning even paler.
Luna nodded and said, “That’s right. They covet the wealth and power of the Magic Castle and wish to claim it for themselves.”
“That absolutely cannot happen!” Lucius declared with a roar. “We must not let them succeed!”
“Now, what is most important is that we unite and face the crisis together,” Luna said calmly. “Only then can we protect the Glorious Demon Fortress and safeguard our families.”
“You’re right, Luna,” Aelia replied, wiping her tears with a determined tone. “What should we do? Do you have a plan?”
Luna smiled slightly and said, “I already have some ideas. But before that, we need to gather Brother and Second Brother so that we can discuss it together and come up with the best response strategy.”
“Okay, I’ll go notify them right away!” Lucius said immediately.
Before long, Brother and Second Brother arrived at Luna’s room.
Upon learning about the crisis facing the Magic Castle, they were both shocked and worried.
“I didn’t expect things to be this serious!” Brother said with a furrowed brow. “We must take action quickly; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable.”
“Yes, we can’t just sit back and wait!” Second Brother echoed. “What should we do, Luna?”
Luna looked at her family gathered around her, filled with confidence.
She knew that as long as they stood united, they could overcome any difficulty.
“My plan is as follows…” Luna began to outline her response strategy in detail.
From the defenses of the Magic Castle to internal family restructuring and external force responses, she had made thorough arrangements.
Luna’s plan was clear and well-structured, refreshing everyone present.
They hadn’t expected that despite her young age, Luna possessed such extraordinary wisdom and talent.
“Luna, your plan is amazing!” Lucius exclaimed excitedly. “I believe that if we follow your plan, we will surely succeed in dispelling the gloom and restoring the glory of the Glorious Demon Fortress!”
“Indeed, Luna's plan is very feasible!” the eldest brother agreed. “We should take immediate action and follow her instructions.”
“I completely agree!” Second Brother chimed in. “We can’t hesitate any longer; time is of the essence, and we must act quickly!”
Aelia looked at her Children, filled with confidence, and felt a sense of comfort in her heart.
She knew she had made the right choice.
Her Children were brave and strong; they would surely protect the Glorious Demon Fortress.
“Alright, let’s proceed according to Luna’s plan!” Aelia said firmly. “We will split up now, each taking on our responsibilities, and strive for the future of the Glorious Demon Fortress!”
Everyone expressed their agreement, and the atmosphere in the room grew tense yet fervent.
Each person was filled with confidence, looking forward to successfully dispelling the gloom and restoring the former glory of the Glorious Demon Fortress.
Aelia wiped her tears, stood up, and walked to the window.
She gazed at the distant Magic Castle shrouded in darkness, her heart brimming with hope.
She knew that although the road ahead would be fraught with difficulties, as long as she and her Children worked together, they could overcome any challenge and safeguard the Glorious Demon Fortress.
Turning around, she looked at her Children standing beside her.
“Children,” she said softly, “let us protect our home together…”
Just then, a sudden sound of urgent footsteps echoed through the room.
“Not good! My lady! Something terrible has happened!” a Knight rushed into the room, his face pale and breathless.
Aelia's heart sank suddenly, an ominous premonition rising once more within her.
"What on earth happened?" she asked urgently.
The Knight's voice trembled as he spoke, "Leonard... Leonard, he..."
Before the Knight could finish his words, a chilling voice interrupted him.
"It seems I know all about your plans..."
The night sky hung like a vast piece of dark velvet over the Glorious Demon Fortress.
Inside the fortress, the once resplendent hall was now shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.
The flames in the fireplace crackled, casting flickering shadows on the complex expressions of those present.
Luna, the delicately beautiful infant, was tightly held in Aelia's arms.
Who would have thought that this seemingly innocent Little One was privy to so many secrets of the Magic Castle?
Aelia's emotions were like the flames in the fireplace—flickering and elusive.
"Luna, what you said... is it true?" Aelia's voice trembled; she could hardly believe that her husband, whom she had loved for so many years, had betrayed her and even fathered a child with Leonard's Concubine!
This was nothing short of a violation of her dignity, a mockery of all she had sacrificed!
Luna blinked her big watery eyes, babbling in an unintelligible "Baby Language," but Aelia seemed to understand, her face growing even paler.
"Madam, please don't be sad; it's important to take care of yourself!" Qin Si urged anxiously from the side, his own eyes reddened.
She had followed Aelia since childhood, and they were like sisters. Seeing her mistress so heartbroken made her feel equally distressed.
The eldest brother, who had remained silent until now, leaned on his magic staff and slowly spoke, “Mother, at this point, we must find a way to cope. Father... is no longer the Father we knew.” There was a hint of sorrow in his tone; once, Father was the person he admired most, but now...
The Second Brother's expression was also grim as he recalled being deceived by a close friend and falling into the Magic Dilemma. His heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Could it be that the entire Magic Castle, or even the whole family, would be consumed by darkness?
Brother San also abandoned his usual nonchalant demeanor and said in a serious tone, “We cannot sit idly by! Even for the future of Magic Castle and the glory of our family, we must fight against those conspirators to the end!”
Lucius, the Third Young Master who usually appeared charming and carefree, also put away his smile at that moment.
“Alright! If that's the case, let's discuss how to break this deadlock!” Aelia took a deep breath, striving to calm herself.
She knew this was not the time for sorrow; she had to be strong for her Children and for the future of Magic Castle!
The group gathered around the fireplace and began to discuss intensely.
Although Luna could not express herself verbally, she provided important information in her own way.
At times she pointed at the murals on the wall, and at other times she babbled while pointing to a corner, as if reminding everyone of the secrets hidden within Magic Castle.
As the discussion deepened, they gradually clarified their thoughts.
They decided that first they needed to investigate the relationship between Leonard and Leonard's Concubine, as well as the forces behind them.
Secondly, they aimed to unite the internal strength of Magic Castle and gain support from more people.
Lastly, and most importantly, they needed to find a fundamental solution to the predicament facing Magic Castle.
The night grew deeper, yet the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly lively.
Everyone gathered to discuss the future of Magic Castle and the honor of their family, engaging in long conversations throughout the night, collectively devising strategies to break through their current predicament.
All of this stemmed from the arrival of a baby girl—Luna.
She was like a small stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread far and wide.
How will these ripples change the destiny of Magic Castle?
Let us wait and see!
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