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As the night deepened, the magical lamps in the Library of Hidden Books emitted a soft glow.
Luna was cradled in Aelia's arms, her small frame concealing immense determination.
She knew that the Glorious Demon Fortress was on the brink of disaster; her father Leonard's betrayal would be the final straw that broke this family.
"Ha..." Luna sighed softly in her heart, her small face etched with a seriousness beyond her years.
In her clear eyes sparkled a resolute light.
"Mother, let's go home," Luna said in a soft, tender voice, tinged with a hint of fatigue.
She needed to carefully plan how to gradually unveil Leonard's true nature and save her family.
Aelia gently stroked Luna's head, speaking softly, "Alright, I'll carry you home."
Upon returning to their room, Qin Si had already prepared warm water and snacks.
Aelia carefully placed Luna on the bed and tucked her in.
"My lady, you've had a long day too. Would you like to rest for a bit?" Qin Si asked with concern.
Aelia shook her head and walked to the window, gazing at the brightly lit Magic Castle in the distance, lost in thought.
"Qin Si, how many years have you been with me?" Aelia suddenly asked.
Qin Si paused slightly before quickly responding, "My lady, I have served you since I was young; it has been twenty years."
Aelia nodded, softly saying, "Twenty years... Time really flies." She paused for a moment, her tone growing somber. "Qin Si, what do you think... Lord is like?"
Qin Si's expression changed slightly as she cautiously replied, "The Lord of the Fortress is wise and mighty; he is the pride of the entire Magic Castle."
Aelia let out a bitter smile and turned to face Qin Si, her gaze intense. "Qin Si, you don't need to say those polite words in front of me. I just want to hear your true thoughts."
Qin Si hesitated for a moment before finally saying, “My lady, I am just a servant, and there are some things… I shouldn’t say.”
“It’s alright, go ahead. I won’t blame you,” Aelia encouraged.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Si gathered her courage and said, “My lady, I… I once saw the Lord of the Fortress with a strange woman… behaving intimately…”
Aelia's heart sank like a heavy stone had struck it.
She struggled to maintain her composure and asked, “Are you sure you didn’t see it wrong?”
Qin Si quickly knelt down, trembling as she replied, “My lady, I wouldn’t dare deceive you. I saw it clearly; that woman… she is even with child…”
A chill surged from Aelia's feet to the top of her head.
She staggered back a few steps, her face as pale as paper.
“It’s impossible… this can’t be…” Aelia murmured to herself, as if trying to comfort herself while also denying this cruel truth.
Seeing Aelia in such pain made Qin Si feel deeply sympathetic. She hurriedly said, “My lady, please don’t be too heartbroken. Perhaps… perhaps there is some misunderstanding…”
“Misunderstanding?” Aelia suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with anger and disappointment. “At this point, do you still want to defend him?!”
Qin Si trembled in fear and quickly lowered her head, not daring to speak further.
Aelia took a deep breath, striving to calm her emotions.
She knew this was not the time for sorrow; she had to remain composed and uncover the truth of the matter.
“Qin Si, tell me everything you know,” Aelia said in a low voice.
Qin Si dared not hide anything and recounted all that she knew to Aelia.
As Qin Si recounted the story, Aelia's heart sank deeper into despair.
She had initially thought that her relationship with Leonard merely lacked some passion, but she never imagined that Leonard would betray her and father a child with another woman!
"Leonard... you have truly disappointed me!" Aelia gritted her teeth, the fury within her nearly consuming her.
Meanwhile, Luna lay on the bed, eyes closed but far from asleep.
She had been quietly listening to the commotion outside, and when she heard Qin Si reveal Leonard's betrayal, her small fists clenched tightly.
"Damn Leonard, I will not let you get away with this!" Luna vowed silently in her heart.
Early the next morning, Luna quietly left her room and made her way to her brother Lu Xiuyuan's residence.
Lu Xiuyuan had become reclusive after suffering from Magic Backlash, which left his Twin Legs disabled. He had been confined to his room, rarely venturing outside.
Once the most talented Mage of the Lu Family, he had been reduced to a shell of his former self due to a single unfortunate incident.
Luna arrived at Lu Xiuyuan's door and gently knocked.
"Who is it?" came Lu Xiuyuan's raspy voice from inside the room.
"It's me, Luna," she replied softly.
The door slowly creaked open, revealing Lu Xiuyuan leaning on a cane, appearing before Luna.
His face was pale, his eyes dull, and he looked utterly dejected.
"Luna, what brings you here?" Lu Xiuyuan forced a smile as he asked.
Luna stepped into the room and was struck by the disarray; a faint musty smell lingered in the air.
She felt a pang in her heart as she walked over to Lu Xiuyuan's side and said with concern, "Brother, I came to see you."
Lu Xiuyuan patted Luna's head and sighed, "What is there to see with me like this?"
Luna shook her head and replied earnestly, "Brother, you will always be the one I admire the most."
Upon hearing this, a warm current surged within Lu Xiuyuan.
He looked into Luna's clear eyes, as if he could see a glimmer of hope.
"Luna, is there something you need?" Lu Xiuyuan asked.
Luna nodded and stepped closer to him, whispering, "Brother, I know you've been wanting to lift the Magic Backlash on you. I might have a way."
At her words, Lu Xiuyuan's body jolted, and he looked up at her in disbelief. "What did you say? You have a way to lift the Magic Backlash on me?!"
Luna nodded and said, "Yes, brother. I know of an Ancient Magic Ritual that can lift the curse on you, but..."
"But what?" Lu Xiuyuan asked eagerly.
Luna hesitated for a moment before continuing, "But this ritual is extremely dangerous and requires a great cost."
Without hesitation, Lu Xiuyuan declared, "As long as it can lift the curse on me, I am willing to pay any price!"
Luna looked at Lu Xiuyuan's determined gaze and felt a surge of emotion within her.
She knew that her brother had already sacrificed so much to regain his strength.
"Alright, brother. I'll tell you how to perform this Magic Ritual, but you must be very careful. You cannot afford any mistakes," Luna cautioned.
Lu Xiuyuan nodded and listened intently as Luna explained the details, committing every aspect to memory.
Meanwhile, Lu Jia Er and Lu Qingfeng were alone in the Magic Laboratory, struggling to study a complex Magic Circle.
He had been deceived by his closest friend and found himself trapped in a dangerous Magic Dilemma, unable to escape.
Luna entered the Magic Laboratory and saw Lu Qingfeng, his face weary, hair disheveled, as if he had aged ten years.
"Second Brother, what are you doing?" Luna asked softly.
Hearing Luna's voice, Lu Qingfeng looked up and, seeing his sister, forced a smile. "Luna, what brings you here?"
Luna walked over to Lu Qingfeng's side, glanced at the Magic Circle before him, and frowned. "Second Brother, have you been deceived?"
At her words, Lu Qingfeng's expression changed. He quickly replied, "Luna, what are you talking about? How could I be deceived?"
Luna shook her head. "Second Brother, don't try to fool me. I know your closest friend has tricked you and that you're caught in a dangerous Magic Dilemma."
Lu Qingfeng was left utterly stunned.
He looked at Luna in disbelief and asked, "How do you know this?"
Luna smiled slightly. "Second Brother, it doesn't matter how I know. I just want to tell you that your friend has been using you; he doesn't truly consider you a friend."
Hearing this filled Lu Qingfeng with shock and anger.
He had always regarded his closest friend as someone he could trust completely but never imagined that he would be deceived!
"It can't be... this is impossible..." Lu Qingfeng murmured to himself, as if unable to accept this harsh truth.
Seeing her brother in pain made Luna feel deeply sympathetic. She quickly said, "Second Brother, I know it's hard for you to accept, but it is the truth. You must break free from this Magic Dilemma as soon as possible; otherwise, the consequences will be dire."
Lu Qingfeng raised his head, confusion and disbelief filling his eyes. "Luna, why are you telling me this? What do you want?"
Luna took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Second Brother, I don’t want to see you being used by others. I just want you to be well."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng felt a warm current surge within him.
He looked into Luna's sincere eyes, as if he could see a glimmer of hope.
“Luna, thank you,” Lu Qingfeng said gratefully.
Luna shook her head and replied, “Second Brother, there’s no need to thank me. I’m just doing what I should. Now, let me tell you how to break free from this Magic Dilemma…”
Luna shared everything she knew about the Original Plot with Lu Qingfeng and explained in detail how to crack the Magic Circle.
Lu Qingfeng listened intently, committing every detail to memory.
The despair that had once filled his heart reignited into a flame of hope.
“Luna, you truly are my savior!” Lu Qingfeng exclaimed excitedly.
Luna smiled slightly and said, “Second Brother, you’re too kind. I’ve only done a little bit. But… you must promise me to keep your eyes open from now on and not to trust others easily again.”
Lu Qingfeng nodded and replied seriously, “I promise you. I will be cautious from now on and will never be deceived again!”
“Luna, how do you know all this?” Lu Qingfeng asked, looking at her with curiosity. He felt that Luna knew far too much, almost to the point of disbelief.
Luna smiled mysteriously and said in a deliberately profound tone, “Tian Ji must not be disclosed.”
Seeing Luna’s enigmatic demeanor, Lu Qingfeng shook his head helplessly but chose not to press further. After all, the most important thing now was to resolve the current Magic Dilemma.
“Second Brother, you carry on with your tasks; I’ll take my leave now,” Luna said before turning to leave the Magic Laboratory.
She had more important matters to attend to—specifically, helping her Brother San, Lu Xingchen, escape the misleading grasp of Magical Talent and return to the right path of cultivation.
"By the way, what has Third Brother been busy with lately?" Lu Qingfeng asked, glancing at Luna as she walked away.
Luna paused, a glint of mischief flashing in her bright eyes.
"Second Brother, it seems that Third Brother has recently become obsessed with researching new magical potions. He locks himself in the Alchemy Lab all day long, and I have no idea what he's up to."
Lu Qingfeng shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Alas, Third Brother has the best talent among us siblings, but unfortunately, his mind isn't on the right path. He always looks for shortcuts. I hope he wakes up soon."
Luna said nothing more. After bidding farewell to Second Brother, she headed toward Lu Xingchen's Alchemy Lab.
Inside the Alchemy Lab, the air was thick with the scent of various herbs and magical materials. Lu Xingchen was deeply engrossed in tinkering with a strange Three-Legged Alchemical Cauldron, completely unaware of Luna's arrival.
"Brother San, what are you working on?" Luna approached curiously.
Lu Xingchen jumped in surprise. Upon seeing Luna, he replied impatiently, "Sister, why are you here? Don't disturb my potion-making!"
Ignoring his attitude, Luna walked over to the Three-Legged Alchemical Cauldron and observed it closely.
"Brother San, the ingredients in this Three-Legged Alchemical Cauldron don't seem right. Mixing these materials together will produce strong side effects that are harmful to your body."
Lu Xingchen scoffed dismissively, "Sister, if you don't understand, don't speak out of turn. This is the latest potion I'm developing. Once successful, it will instantly enhance a person's Magic Power and make them a powerful Mage!"
Luna sighed and spoke earnestly, "Brother San, there are no shortcuts in magical cultivation. Relying on potions to boost Magic Power is ultimately a misguided approach. Moreover, the side effects of this potion are so severe that even if it temporarily increases your Magic Power, it will cause permanent harm to your body. Is it worth it?"
Lu Xingchen fell silent as he stared at the potion bubbling ominously in the Three-Legged Alchemical Cauldron. He had always believed that his exceptional talent meant he should take a different path, which was why he had become so engrossed in researching these dubious magical potions.
However, Luna's words felt like a bucket of cold water splashed over him.
"Brother San, I know you've always longed to become a powerful Mage. But true strength isn't built on potions; it's cultivated through consistent practice and a deep understanding of magic," Luna continued. "You have such great talent; if you're willing to put in the effort, you can definitely become the greatest Mage!"
Lu Xingchen's heart was profoundly moved.
He looked into Luna's sincere eyes, as if he could see the dreams he had been pursuing all along.
He began to reflect on his actions, realizing that he had been on the wrong path all this time.
"Sister, you are right. I can't go on like this!" Lu Xingchen suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with regret and hope. "I want to start over and diligently practice magic!"
Luna smiled with relief.
Meanwhile, in the main fortress of the Glorious Demon Fortress, Aelia was sitting alone in her study, flipping through a thick stack of original documents.
These original documents were evidence of her secret investigation into Leonard, detailing his affair with Leonard's Concubine and various crimes related to the private transfer of assets from the Magic Castle.
When the irrefutable evidence lay before her, Aelia's years of loving fantasies shattered in an instant.
She felt dizzy, as if the entire world was collapsing around her.
She had always believed she had a happy and fulfilling marriage, but never imagined that her husband would betray her and father a child with another woman!
Shock, anger, heartbreak, disappointment... a whirlwind of complex emotions overwhelmed Aelia, causing her to completely break down.
She slammed the original documents she held onto the ground, letting out a heart-wrenching cry.
"Leonard! Why would you do this to me? What did I do wrong?" Aelia fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face.
She could not accept this cruel reality; she could not believe that the husband she loved so deeply was so hypocritical and cruel.
At that moment of despair for Aelia, Leonard was leisurely sitting in his study, savoring a fine red wine.
He vaguely sensed that something was off with Aelia's emotions but did not pay it much mind.
"Hmph, women are just trouble," Leonard scoffed. "Even if she finds out, so what? I am the Lord of the Glorious Demon Fortress; what can she do about it?"
In Leonard's eyes, Aelia was nothing more than a decorative vase, a mere tool for embellishing appearances.
What he truly loved were power, status, and wealth.
For these things, he would stop at nothing, even sacrificing his marriage and family.
Meanwhile, Lucius stood silently at the top of the main fortress, observing everything unfold.
He saw Aelia's sorrow and Leonard's indifference.
He knew that the Glorious Demon Fortress was about to face a tremendous storm.
"Luna, what will you do?" Lucius murmured to himself, filled with anticipation.
He believed that Luna would be able to lead the Glorious Demon Fortress out of its predicament and restore its former glory.
As night fell, the Glorious Demon Fortress was shrouded in a stifling atmosphere.
Aelia wiped away her tears and slowly stood up.
"Leonard, what you owe me, I will make you repay a hundredfold!" Aelia's voice was cold and resolute.
She knew she could no longer be weak; she had to stand up bravely for herself, for Luna, and for the entire family, fighting against Leonard to the end.
Step by step, she walked outside. Qin Si saw Aelia coming out and hurriedly approached her, asking with concern, "Madam, where are you going?"
Aelia paused, turned her head, and calmly replied, "Qin Si, I am going to find Leonard. It's time to settle some matters with him."
The Glorious Demon Fortress bathed in the crimson glow of sunset.
Luna's big sparkling eyes rolled around as her small body was wrapped in a soft blanket, resembling a delicate doll.
But who would have thought that within this adorable child resided a once-great mage who had dominated the magical realm?
In her little mind, she was plotting how to use her knowledge of the story to gradually dispel the dark clouds hanging over the Magic Castle.
“Um… ah…” Luna mumbled, pointing towards the study with her tiny hand.
She knew that Lady Aelia was there, enduring the pain of her husband's betrayal all alone.
Qin Si understood and quickly carried Luna outside the study.
Through the Door Gap, they could faintly see Lady Aelia staring at a letter, her eyes filled with tears.
The elegant Tiny Inscriptions on the Letterhead pierced her heart like sharp blades.
Luna furrowed her little brows in sympathy.
Lady Aelia, a woman who should have been enjoying wealth and luxury under her husband's care, was now left to swallow the bitter fruit of Leonard's betrayal all by herself.
“Madam…” Qin Si softly called out, breaking the silence in the study.
Aelia hurriedly wiped away her tears and forced a smile. “Qin Si, what is it?”
“The Young Miss… she seems to want to see you,” Qin Si said cautiously.
Aelia paused for a moment before revealing a gentle smile. Zhao Luna reached out her hand. “This Little One is becoming more and more clingy.”
Luna was embraced in Aelia's arms, her little face rubbing against the soft fabric of her clothing, silently sighing within.
Lady Aelia, do you know that this is just the beginning?
An even harsher truth awaits you ahead.
At that moment, a somewhat frivolous voice came through, "Madam, I heard you haven't had much of an appetite lately. I've specially arranged for some snacks, hoping you'll enjoy them."
It was Lucius, the Third Young Master of the Glorious Demon Fortress.
He held a delicate Liang Jin Food Box in his hands, wearing a seemingly concerned smile, though a hint of shadow flickered in his eyes.
Luna narrowed her eyes, staring at Lucius.
This man was no simple character.
In the Original, he had resorted to underhanded tactics in his quest for the inheritance of the Magic Castle.
"Third Young Master Lucius is very thoughtful," Aelia said lightly, her tone carrying a hint of detachment.
Lucius seemed unfazed as he walked over to Aelia and opened the Liang Jin Food Box.
Immediately, a rich Cedar Fragrance wafted through the air.
"Madam, please try this. It's made by a Pastry Chef I specially invited from the capital; it tastes quite good," Lucius said eagerly.
However, Aelia did not move; she merely looked at him with indifference.
"What’s wrong? Does Madam not like it?" Lucius's smile stiffened slightly.
Suddenly, Luna reached out her small hand and grabbed a pastry from the Liang Jin Food Box, shoving it into her mouth.
"Mmm... delicious!" Luna mumbled with her mouth full, crumbs adorning her lips.
Lucius's expression changed, anger flashing briefly in his eyes.
Yet Aelia burst into laughter, pinching Luna's little cheek. "You little glutton."
Luna smiled proudly to herself, thinking, "Trying to pull tricks in front of me? No way!"
Just then, a raspy voice came through, "Mother, I have something to report."
It was her elder brother, the Mage who had been left disabled due to a magic backlash.
He leaned on his cane as he slowly entered the study, a hint of fatigue on his face.
"Elder Brother, you’re not well. Why don’t you take some time to rest?" Aelia asked with concern.
"Mother, I’ve discovered some… things about Father." Her brother hesitated for a moment before continuing.
Aelia's expression changed suddenly as she turned to look at him.
Luna knew that the show was about to begin!
How would the story unfold from here?
How would Lady Aelia confront her husband's betrayal?
What kind of storm would the Glorious Demon Fortress face?
Everything was shrouded in uncertainty…
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