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Leonard looked at Aelia, wanting to say something, but ultimately it only turned into a powerless sigh.
He opened his mouth as if to argue, yet everything felt futile.
Inside the Magic Castle, the oppressive atmosphere weighed heavily like Wu Yun, and a storm was brewing.
Luna stood not far away, watching the chaotic scene before her, filled with worry.
Her small brows knitted tightly, and the pink of her Luna was marked with seriousness.
She knew that the path ahead would be even more difficult.
As night fell and stars twinkled in the sky, the cold moonlight streamed through the window, casting a glow on Luna's delicate face, highlighting the determination hidden in her clear eyes.
She stood alone by the window, gazing into the pitch-black night sky, lost in thought.
What would be the future of the Magic Castle? She did not know.
But she understood that she had to do something to protect this home and her family.
“There are still many things to do…” Luna whispered softly, her youthful voice ringing out clearly in the quiet night.
Her eyes sparkled with unwavering light, like a small spark igniting hope in the darkness.
Suddenly, she sensed a familiar Magical Fluctuation; it was a repressive sadness accompanied by despairing pain.
It was... Aelia!
Luna's gaze sharpened, and without hesitation, she turned and walked towards the inner quarters of the Glorious Demon Fortress.
Inside, Aelia's room was filled with a faint Cedar Fragrance, her favorite scent. However, at this moment, the Cedar Fragrance felt particularly desolate.
Luna pushed the door open, and what greeted her was a heartbreaking scene reminiscent of Leonard's Last Night.
Aelia sat helplessly on the edge of the bed, her once exquisite and elegant makeup now a complete mess from tears. Her delicate dress was wrinkled and disheveled, making her look utterly forlorn.
She pressed her hands tightly against her face, Lucius' thin shoulders trembling uncontrollably as muffled sobs escaped through her fingers, stirring deep sympathy in anyone who heard.
"Why... why did it come to this..." Aelia choked out, her voice hoarse and filled with despair. "I’ve given so much; were all those years of love just a lie? I’m such a fool for being kept in the dark..."
She lifted her head, her face streaked with tears, staring blankly ahead as if all hope had vanished.
Her once bright and captivating eyes were now filled with sorrow and despair.
"I always thought we were meant to be together; I always believed he loved me... But he betrayed me... All these years, I’ve been living in a lie..." Aelia's voice grew softer, almost as if she were murmuring to herself or questioning the unfairness of Destiny.
Seeing Aelia in such a state pierced Luna's heart.
She understood how painful it was for a woman to be betrayed by the one she loved most.
Moreover, Aelia had devoted her entire youth to this family, to Leonard.
At that moment, a grim voice echoed in the room: "Luna, this is none of your business. Get out!"
Leonard stood at the doorway, his face ashen as he glared at Luna. He clearly did not want her to see him in such a disheveled state, nor did he wish for her to interfere in matters between him and Aelia.
Luna stared defiantly at Leonard, her small frame standing tall. She could not understand why this man could be so cold-hearted, having hurt Aelia and still wanting to prevent others from caring for her.
"This is Aelia's home. Why can't I be here?" Luna retorted boldly, her youthful voice filled with strength. "You, on the other hand, have done wrong by Aelia and still have the audacity to show your face here?"
Leonard was left speechless by Luna's words, his expression growing even darker.
He shot a fierce glare at her, as if he wanted to swallow her whole.
"You..." Leonard trembled with rage, pointing at Luna but unable to articulate his thoughts.
Ignoring Leonard, Luna turned and walked over to Aelia, gently wrapping her arms around her.
"Aunt Aelia, don't be sad. I will help you," Luna said with a hint of determination in her tender voice. "I will help you and your family change Destiny!"
Aelia shivered slightly at Luna's words.
She lowered her head to look at the small figure in her arms.
"Can... can you really help me?" Aelia's voice trembled as if she were grasping at a lifeline. "What can a little child like you do?"
Luna lifted her head, her clear eyes filled with confidence and resolve.
"I can do much more than you think," Luna said earnestly. "Trust me, Aunt Aelia. I won't let you down."
Aelia looked at Luna's determined gaze, and a glimmer of hope rose within her.
Perhaps this little child could truly bring about some change for her?
"Alright, I... I believe you," Aelia said softly, her voice filled with exhaustion and resignation.
Seeing Aelia's emotions stabilize a bit, Luna finally let out a small sigh of relief.
She knew that to truly help Aelia out of her predicament, there was still much to be done.
Just then, Qin Si hurriedly walked in, a look of urgency on his face.
"Madam, it's bad! Young Master’s Magic Backlash has worsened; he has started to cough up blood!" Qin Si said anxiously, his tone filled with concern.
Upon hearing Qin Si's words, Luna furrowed her brows tightly.
Her brother's Magic Backlash had always been one of her greatest worries.
"I understand. I'll go check on him right away," Luna replied, her voice tinged with seriousness.
She turned to Aelia and gently said, "Aunt Aelia, please rest well. I'm going to see how my brother is doing."
Aelia nodded in response.
Luna stood up and followed Qin Si out of the room.
As they walked towards her brother's room, Luna felt a heavy weight in her heart.
She knew that her elder brother's Magic Backlash had reached a dangerously critical point. If no measures were taken soon, it could threaten his life.
However, finding a solution to her brother's Magic Backlash was not an easy task.
The Original did not provide detailed methods for resolving it, so she had to come up with a way on her own.
"Miss, the Young Master's condition is worsening. You must think of something!" Qin Si said anxiously from the side.
Luna remained silent, lost in thought.
She understood that the most important thing now was to stay calm; only by maintaining her composure could she find a way to solve the problem.
She recalled the description of Second Brother in the Original, who seemed to have been deceived by a close friend and fell into a Magic Dilemma, leading to his unstable mental state.
With this thought, Luna suddenly stopped in her tracks.
She looked up at Qin Si and asked, "Where is Second Brother now?"
Qin Si paused for a moment, looking at Luna with confusion, unsure why she suddenly inquired about the second young master.
"He... he should still be in his room," Qin Si hesitated before replying.
Luna nodded and said firmly, "Take me to see Second Brother."
Though Qin Si was somewhat puzzled, he obeyed Luna's command and led her toward Second Brother's room.
She did not understand why Luna suddenly wanted to see Second Brother.
As she reached the door of Second Brother's room, Luna took a deep breath and slowly pushed the door open.
The door creaked as it opened, and a heavy atmosphere rushed out, mingled with a faint Moldy Smell that felt oppressive.
The room was dimly lit, with the curtains tightly drawn, as if it were cut off from the outside world.
Luna frowned slightly, adjusting to the light before finally taking in the scene inside.
The room was in disarray, books and Sheepskin Scrolls scattered across the floor, as if a disaster had struck.
Second Brother sat dejectedly at his desk, his hair unkempt, beard unshaven, and his bloodshot eyes made him look utterly haggard.
He wore a wrinkled Magic Robe that was stained and emitted an unpleasant odor.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Second Brother slowly lifted his head, his vacant gaze meeting Luna's for a brief moment before he let it drop again, as if all his spirit had been drained away.
"Luna... what are you doing here?" Second Brother's voice was hoarse and low, like rusty metal scraping against itself, filled with exhaustion and despair.
Luna stepped closer to Second Brother and gently sighed.
She knew that Second Brother's heart was undoubtedly filled with pain and struggle.
"Second Brother, I came to see you," Luna said softly, her youthful voice ringing clear in the quiet room.
Second Brother said nothing, merely keeping his head down as if he had not heard Luna's words.
Luna bent down and gently picked up a grimoire from the ground, dusting it off before handing it to Second Brother.
“Second Brother, take a look at this book. It might lift your spirits,” Luna said, her tone soft and filled with concern.
Second Brother took the book, casting a complex glance at Luna before turning his gaze elsewhere.
“What good is reading? Everything is over…” he murmured, his voice heavy with despair.
Luna understood that Second Brother's heart was deeply troubled; unlocking his feelings would require time and patience.
“Second Brother, please tell me what happened. Why have you become this way?” Luna asked softly, her voice filled with curiosity and care.
After a moment of silence, Second Brother finally spoke slowly.
“I… I was betrayed by my closest friend.” His voice trembled, laden with pain and anger.
“Closest friend? Who?” Luna asked, puzzled.
“It was him… it was Oliver,” Second Brother said through gritted teeth.
Luna knew Oliver; he was Second Brother's best friend and a very talented mage.
“Oliver? Why would he betray you?” Luna inquired, confused.
“He… he deceived me. He stole my magic research results and framed me, trapping me in a magic dilemma,” Second Brother said painfully, his voice choking with emotion.
As Luna listened to Second Brother's story, her heart filled with shock and anger.
She never expected that Oliver would do something so despicable.
“Second Brother, why didn’t you tell Father and Mother? They would definitely stand up for you,” Luna said, her tone filled with confusion.
“It’s useless… Oliver’s family has a lot of power in the Magic Castle, and Father and Mother wouldn’t be able to help me. Besides… besides, I’m already trapped in the Magic Dilemma. Even if they helped me take revenge, I wouldn’t be able to recover,” Second Brother said despairingly.
Luna looked at Second Brother’s pained expression, her heart aching.
She knew that the Magic Dilemma was a terrifying state; once caught in it, it was hard to escape.
“Second Brother, don’t lose heart. I will definitely help you,” Luna said firmly, her voice brimming with confidence.
Second Brother lifted his head, looking at Luna in confusion, as if he couldn’t believe her words.
“You… you can help me? What can you do, you’re just a child?” Second Brother questioned.
“I can do much more than you think. Trust me, Second Brother, I won’t let you down,” Luna said earnestly.
Seeing the determination in Luna’s eyes, a glimmer of hope rose in Second Brother’s heart.
Perhaps this little sister could really bring about some change for him?
Luna gently hugged Second Brother and comforted him in her tender voice, “Second Brother, don’t be afraid. I will always be by your side. No matter what happens, I will support you.”
Second Brother trembled slightly, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably.
He held Luna tightly, as if grasping onto a lifeline.
After comforting Second Brother, Luna found Brother San.
The room was filled with a strong smell of alcohol, and the ground was littered with empty wine bottles.
He lay on the bed, drunkenly mumbling to himself.
"Luna... what are you doing here?" Brother San said groggily, his eyes unfocused.
Luna walked to the side of the bed and shook his body vigorously.
"Brother San, wake up! I have something to tell you," Luna said loudly.
Brother San struggled to open his eyes and looked at Luna, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
"Luna... why are you here? Are you here to see me make a fool of myself?" Brother San said self-deprecatingly.
"Brother San, I'm not here to mock you; I'm here to help you," Luna said earnestly.
"Help me? What can you do for me? I'm beyond saving..." Brother San said in despair.
Luna knew that Brother San had always regretted neglecting his training.
He possessed exceptional magical talent but had squandered it in pursuit of pleasure, ultimately falling to such depths.
"Brother San, I know you've been feeling regretful, but it's too late for that now. What's important is that you need to pull yourself together and start over," Luna encouraged.
"Start over? Easier said than done... I've wasted too much time and missed the best opportunities for training. Even if I wanted to try hard now, it's already too late," Brother San said painfully.
“It's not too late! As long as you are willing to put in the effort, there will definitely be opportunities. Trust me, Brother San, I won't let you down,” Luna said firmly.
“Can you really help me?” Brother San asked doubtfully.
“Of course! Not only will I help you, but I will also assist Big Brother and Second Brother. We are a family, and we will overcome this together and find happiness again,” Luna said with confidence.
Seeing the determination in Luna's eyes, a glimmer of hope ignited in Brother San's heart.
Perhaps this little sister could truly bring about some change for him?
After comforting Second Brother and Brother San, Luna sought out Lucius.
“Lucius, do you have any way to help Big Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San out of their predicament?” Luna asked.
Lucius shook his head, helplessly saying, “Luna, I know you care about them very much, but their situations are extremely complicated. Changing the current circumstances is nearly impossible.”
Upon hearing Lucius's words, Luna felt a wave of disappointment wash over her.
She hadn't expected things to be so difficult.
“Is there really no way?” Luna asked despondently.
Lucius sighed and remained silent.
That night, Luna returned to her room. It was quiet inside, with only the moonlight streaming through the window, casting mottled light and shadow on the floor.
She took out the Magic Water crystal, feeling the powerful energy contained within it.
She knew this might be her only chance.
The magical auras of Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San were very faint, as if they could vanish at any moment.
Luna closed her eyes and took a deep breath, placing all her hopes on the Magic Water Crystal.
She had to take a risk; no matter the outcome, she would do her best.
Luna held the Magic Water Crystal tightly, unsure of what would happen next, but she knew she had to take action.
A faint light emanated from the Magic Water Crystal, illuminating Luna's face.
"Perhaps I can give it a try..."
Moonlight spilled over the garden of the Glorious Demon Fortress as Luna sat beside the flowers...
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