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墨書 Inktalez
The sunlight spilled over Luna's small face, illuminating her eyes that sparkled like black obsidian.
Nestled in Aelia's embrace, her tiny hands tugged at Aelia's sleeve absentmindedly, but inside, a storm of emotions brewed.
She was about to set her plan in motion, a scheme that would turn the Glorious Demon Fortress upside down.
"Mother," Luna's soft voice carried a hint of seriousness, "do you know about the Ruby in Setting Sun Canyon? I heard there's one there that's even shinier than the largest one in the Magic Castle's Treasure Vault!"
Aelia smiled gently, pinching Luna's little nose. "What are you thinking about all day with that little head of yours? Setting Sun Canyon is such a dangerous place; how could there possibly be a Ruby there? That's just something to trick children."
Luna blinked innocently. "But I heard Sister Qian Si say that the Lord of the Fortress has been going to Setting Sun Canyon often! Isn't he looking for the Ruby?"
This statement was like a small stone tossed into Aelia's calm heart, creating ripples of concern.
Setting Sun Canyon was desolate and remote; what could Leonard be doing there?
A hint of unease stirred within Aelia, an inexplicable premonition sent a chill through her, as if something was about to break ground.
In the following days, Luna occasionally brought up Setting Sun Canyon, each time observing Aelia's reaction.
She noticed the confusion in Aelia's eyes deepening, anxiety slowly accumulating between her brows. Luna knew her plan was unfolding step by step.
Aelia began to secretly investigate Leonard's whereabouts.
She sent people to follow him and discovered that he indeed frequented Setting Sun Canyon, always alone and with mysterious movements.
An indescribable fear crept into her heart, as if an invisible hand had tightly grasped her heart, nearly suffocating her.
Could it be… could Leonard really be hiding something from her?
After years of love, was it all just a facade?
She dared not think further but found it impossible to stop pondering.
She felt trapped in a massive spider web; the more she struggled, the deeper she sank.
The torment within her made it impossible to eat or sleep.
In the end, Qin Si brought undeniable evidence—Leonard was hiding a woman and a child in a secret estate near Setting Sun Canyon.
Aelia stared at the letter in her hand, each word felt like a sharp knife, piercing her heart mercilessly.
In that moment, the world seemed to lose all its color, leaving only endless shades of gray.
She felt her body slowly sinking, descending into a cold, dark abyss.
Years of love and once-vowed promises now seemed so ridiculous, so ironic.
She clutched the letter tightly, her knuckles turning white as her body trembled slightly.
She wanted to cry but found herself unable to; only endless sorrow and despair spread within her heart.
She decided to confront him.
When Leonard stepped into the room, Aelia's gaze shot towards him like an ice blade.
The air in the room felt frozen, suffused with a stifling sense of oppression.
“Leonard,” Aelia's voice was icy, devoid of any warmth, “What were you doing at Setting Sun Canyon?”
Leonard clearly did not expect Aelia to be so direct. He paused for a moment, his eyes flickering as he stammered, “I… I went there to handle some… some business.”
“Business?” Aelia scoffed, throwing the letter in her hand onto the floor before Leonard. “Is this what you call business?”
Leonard’s face turned pale instantly. He hurriedly picked up the letter, his gaze landing on the iris mentioned within it, his body shaking violently.
“How… how do you know?” he stuttered, his voice trembling to the point of being barely audible.
“Does it matter?” Aelia's voice was filled with anger and disappointment. “What matters is that you betrayed me! You betrayed our family!”
Leonard tried to argue, claiming it was all just a game, that in his heart there was only Aelia.
However, in the face of Aelia's icy gaze and the undeniable evidence, all his justifications seemed pale and powerless.
"Enough!" Aelia interrupted him sharply, "I don't want to hear your lies anymore!" Her voice trembled, and tears finally streamed down her face. "Leonard, I am so disappointed in you..."
She turned away, refusing to look at him, her tears blurring her vision as the whole world seemed to spin around her.
"Aelia..." Leonard's voice was tinged with panic and pleading.
Aelia whipped around, her eyes filled with resolve. "We..."
Aelia began secretly investigating Leonard's whereabouts.
She sent someone to follow him and discovered that he frequently visited Setting Sun Canyon, always alone and with suspicious movements.
An indescribable fear slowly crept into her heart, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping her chest, nearly suffocating her.
Could it be... could Leonard really be hiding something from her?
After years of love, was it all just a deception?
Leonard clearly did not expect Aelia to be so direct. He froze for a moment, his eyes flickering as he stammered, "I... I go there to handle some... some business."
"You... how do you know?" he asked haltingly, his voice trembling almost beyond recognition.
Just as Aelia was about to utter the decisive words, a sudden commotion erupted outside the door.
Aelia and Leonard turned simultaneously to see her elder brother, Second Brother, and Brother San burst in, their faces a mix of shock and anger.
Elder Brother clenched his fists tightly, fire blazing in his eyes as he nearly roared, "Father, is this true? Have you really betrayed Mother?"
Second Brother's expression was complex, seemingly trying to make sense of everything unfolding before him.
His eyes were filled with confusion and pain, his voice low and trembling, "I thought you were the most trustworthy person, but I never expected..."
Brother San was completely stunned, as if struck by a blow to the head, losing all sense of balance.
He took a moment to collect himself, his voice shaking with anger, "Father, what are you thinking? Are you trying to destroy the entire family?"
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, each person's emotions bubbling like a volcano ready to erupt.
Luna hid behind Aelia, secretly observing everything.
Her heart was filled with determination; she wanted to change her family's destiny and restore the Glorious Demon Fortress to its former glory, or perhaps lead it into deeper crisis.
Aelia took a deep breath, her gaze resolute and unwavering.
She looked at her older brother, Second Brother, and Brother San, her voice firm and undeniable, "Children, we cannot let him continue to harm us. We must unite and find a solution."
The older brother, Second Brother, and Brother San exchanged glances. They knew this would be a difficult struggle, but no matter what, they had to protect their family.
Luna quietly plotted her next move, her gaze sweeping over everyone in the room before finally resting on Leonard's terrified face, a slight smile creeping onto her lips.
She knew this was just the beginning...
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