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Aelia stumbled out of Luna's room, her heart in turmoil. Luna's innocent gaze felt like a sharp knife, piercing her heart deeply. She was unsure of what to do—should she believe Leonard's explanation or trust her own instincts?
As her thoughts spiraled chaotically, a gentle light enveloped her. It felt as if she were in a warm embrace, an inexplicable comfort causing her to relax unconsciously. Before her eyes appeared a vision of Leonard's Last Night: sunlight poured over the garden as Leonard knelt on one knee, placing a sparkling ring on her ring finger. He looked at her with deep affection, his eyes filled with love.
"Aelia, marry me. I will spend my life protecting you," Leonard's voice was soft yet resolute. Aelia's face lit up with a blissful smile as she reached out to gently caress Leonard's face. "I will," she whispered, her voice tinged with shyness and sweetness.
The scene shifted to their wedding day. Amidst the blessings of those around them, they exchanged rings and made vows. Aelia wore a pure white wedding dress, resembling a beautiful fairy, while Leonard looked handsome in his black suit. Soon after, their children were born—Eldest Brother, Second Brother, Brother San—each adorable little one bringing endless joy to their lives.
Aelia watched the children play and laugh, her face radiating the glow of motherhood. The sunlight in the illusion was warm and gentle, filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers; everything felt so perfect. Immersed in these happy memories, Aelia wore an expression of bliss and nostalgia, as if she had returned to that time filled with love and hope.
However, the beautiful vision of Leonard's Last Night suddenly shattered. A seductive woman appeared in the illusion, nestled in Leonard's arms, speaking sweetly to him. Leonard tenderly stroked her hair, his eyes full of indulgence. Aelia's smile froze instantly; she widened her eyes in disbelief at the scene before her. Her heart felt as though it were gripped tightly by an invisible hand, leaving her breathless.
The vision continued to shift as Leonard kissed and embraced the woman in a dimly lit room. Aelia trembled slightly; she never imagined that the husband she loved so dearly would betray her and have an affair with another woman. She bit down on her lips tightly, struggling to control her emotions. She didn't want to cry; she didn't want to show her vulnerability in front of the children.
Eldest Brother witnessed this scene and recalled his past suffering from a Magic Backlash that left him disabled. Once the most talented Mage in the family, he had lost his ability to wield magic due to an accident. He had experienced despair and given up before, but now his sense of injustice and fighting spirit reignited within him. Clenching his fists with determination, he silently vowed, "I will rise again; I will change my fate and that of my family!"
Second Brother remembered the pain of being deceived by a close friend that led him into a Magic Dilemma. He had trusted that friend completely and shared all his secrets but never expected that trust would be exploited against him.
He had once suffered and felt lost, but now, the resentment and determination in his heart were ignited.
He gritted his teeth, his face twisted with rage, silently vowing, "I will rise again, I will break free from this predicament, I will take my revenge!"
Brother San watched the illusion of his parents' past affection during Leonard's Last Night, and then glanced at his father's betrayal today, feeling a mix of emotions within him.
He seemed to have something to say but couldn't find the words.
"Mother..." Lucius broke the silence, looking at Aelia with concern in his eyes. "Are you alright?"
Aelia did not respond; she simply stood there quietly, her gaze hollow as if she had lost her soul.
"What... what is happening?" Qin Si asked in terror, having never seen Aelia in such a state.
Luna blinked her big watery eyes, watching everything unfold before her with a sense of satisfaction.
Her plan had succeeded; she had successfully used the illusion to expose Leonard's betrayal and incite Aelia and her sons' anger.
"No..." Aelia suddenly spoke, her voice hoarse and low. "This isn't real... it can't be real..."
She shook her head, refusing to accept the reality before her.
She would rather believe this was just a nightmare, a terrible nightmare...
"Mother," the eldest brother stepped closer to Aelia and gently patted Lucius' thin shoulders. "You need to be strong..."
"Yes, Mother," Second Brother also approached. "We will be by your side..."
Aelia lifted her head and looked at her sons.
"Children..." she choked out, "I... I don't know what to do..."
"Mother," the eldest brother said firmly, "we will face this together!"
Luna watched them with a slight smile at the corner of her mouth. The real show was just beginning...
"I..." Brother San stammered, as if wanting to say something but swallowed his words instead.
He looked at the carefree childhood in the illusion and then at their shattered family today, filled with confusion and despair.
"Brother San, what's wrong?" Lucius noticed Brother San's unusual behavior and asked with concern.
Brother San looked up at Lucius. "I..." he opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.
He turned away silently and walked off, leaving behind a lonely figure.
"Brother San..." Lucius watched Brother San's retreating back, feeling an uneasy sense within him.
He always felt that something was about to happen...
In the illusion, the fragmented Leonard's Last Night pierced each person's heart like sharp daggers.
Brother San and Lucius, once hailed as the most talented Mage of Magic Castle, now stood there dejectedly as if their spines had been pulled out from them.
He gazed at the illusion of his parents' past love and their once harmonious family during Leonard's Last Night, contrasting it with today's scene of Father's betrayal and Mother's heartbreak; a wave of regret washed over him like a tsunami.
In those years, he had relied on his extraordinary Magical Talent, neglecting his training while indulging in pleasure, even boasting himself as "the rising star of the magical world," scoffing at those who worked hard in silence.
He thought that with his talent alone, he could easily surpass everyone and become the pride of Magic Castle.
But reality had dealt him a harsh slap.
When his elder brother became disabled due to Magic Backlash, he finally became aware that talent alone was not enough; effort and perseverance were equally important.
When Second Brother was deceived by a close friend and fell into a Magic Dilemma, he understood that the magical world was not only filled with light and glory but also schemes and betrayals.
And what about him?
He remained lost in his illusory dreams, complacent and unambitious, ultimately achieving nothing.
"I... I'm really a useless person!" Lucius closed his eyes in pain, two streams of regretful tears sliding down Luna's cheeks. He clenched his fists tightly, Ailya's White Nails digging deep into his flesh, as if trying to crush all the regret and unwillingness within him.
"From today on, I will change! I will strive to cultivate, I will become a true strong person, and I will protect my family!" He silently vowed in his heart, his voice low yet resolute.
Meanwhile, standing beside Aelia, Qin Si felt a suffocating pain at the sight of her master in such despair. Having followed Aelia since childhood, she had witnessed everything she had sacrificed for the Magic Castle. She was kind, gentle, and virtuous, managing the entire Magic Castle with great care; she was the perfect lady in everyone's eyes.
Yet such a perfect woman had been betrayed by her own husband. How could she accept that? "That damned Leonard! How could he treat my lady like this? He's nothing but a beast!" Qin Si's eyes reddened as she cursed angrily, wishing she could rush up and tear Leonard apart.
"My lady treated him so well, giving him children and managing the household, yet he flirts around outside—he's nothing but an ungrateful wolf!" The more she spoke, the more agitated she became, her voice rising and drawing the attention of the surrounding servants.
Standing aside, Lucius was deeply affected by the sudden upheaval in his family. He had always believed that his life would continue peacefully and happily until the day he inherited the Magic Castle. But now he realized he had been living in a false bubble all along.
His father's betrayal, his mother's sorrow, his elder brother's disability, his second brother's predicament, and Brother San's confusion—all of it left him feeling lost and helpless. "Is this really my family? A family filled with lies and betrayal?" Lucius's gaze revealed a hint of confusion and contemplation as he began to reassess his future.
He had always worked hard to learn magic and actively participated in the affairs of the Magic Castle to smoothly inherit it one day. But now he started to doubt whether this was truly the life he wanted.
"Perhaps I should live for myself once and pursue what I truly desire," he thought quietly to himself.
While everyone harbored their own thoughts, Luna silently observed their reactions. She saw Aelia's sadness, her brother's determination, her second brother's anger, Brother San's regret, and Lucius's confusion; it brought her a sense of comfort.
"It seems my plan is gradually coming to fruition," she thought with quiet pride while solidifying her resolve to break through and change her family's destiny.
"I will definitely use everything I know to help my family escape from their predicament and find happiness!" Luna's eyes sparkled with confidence; within her small frame lay immense energy.
She turned her head to look at her elder brother Lucas, who had been silent all along, and softly asked, "Brother, do you think Father... will he come back?"
At her words, Lucas trembled slightly. He lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before slowly replying, "I don't know..."
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