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Luna's clear eyes suddenly sparkled with an unprecedented determination.
Her small frame radiated an undeniable strength.
She tightly grasped Aelia's hand and, with a youthful yet serious voice, said, "Aelia, let's go to the Old Fortress! There... there are secrets!"
Aelia was taken aback.
The Old Fortress?
Wasn't that the oldest and most forgotten corner of the Glorious Demon Fortress?
Since marrying into the Magic Castle, she had rarely heard anyone mention it, let alone set foot there.
But looking into Luna's steadfast gaze, her trust in the girl blossomed like tender sprouts breaking through the earth in spring, growing wildly.
"Luna, why... why do you suddenly want to go to the Old Fortress?" Aelia asked softly, her tone laced with curiosity and a hint of confusion.
Luna didn't answer directly; she only tightened her grip on Aelia's hand, her eyes seemingly ablaze with fire.
"Trust me, Aelia! We must go! That secret is very important to us!"
Aelia looked at Luna, her heart a whirlwind of emotions.
This child always managed to bring her unexpected surprises.
Taking a deep breath, she made her decision.
"Alright! Let's go!"
She turned to Qin Si and said softly, "Qin Si, you should come along too." Qin Si was her most trusted maid; having her by her side always brought a sense of reassurance.
Qin Si smiled gently and elegantly bowed. "As you wish, my lady."
Thus, the three of them left the bustling main castle under the cover of night and made their way toward the forgotten Old Fortress.
As they passed through a long corridor, a faint magical aura began to permeate the air, a scent that had settled over time.
On either side of the corridor lay the lush Magical Garden, where various exotic flowers and plants radiated enchanting colors under the moonlight.
The group continued forward until they finally arrived at the Entrance of the Old Fortress.
The great door of the Old Fortress stood firmly closed, covered in marks of time, resembling an elderly figure weathered by life, silently recounting stories of the past.
A chilling atmosphere enveloped the air, sending shivers down their spines.
Aelia's body trembled slightly as she felt an inexplicable fear.
Having lived in the Glorious Demon Fortress since childhood, she had never set foot in this place.
To her, the Old Fortress was filled with mystery and the unknown.
Luna sensed Aelia's unease and tightly embraced her, soothingly saying in her youthful voice, "Don't be afraid, Aelia! I'm here; I will protect you!"
Aelia looked at Luna, feeling a warm current surge within her.
This child always brought her warmth and strength.
Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm her emotions.
"Let's go inside..." Aelia said softly, her voice tinged with a slight tremor.
Luna nodded and then pushed open the door of the Old Fortress.
"Creek—"
The heavy door let out a piercing sound, as if whispering ancient secrets.
As the door slowly opened, it revealed the interior of the Old Fortress.
Endless darkness loomed, like a vast mouth waiting to swallow everything.
Aelia trembled even more at the sight before her.
She felt a strong sense of fear, as if something ominous was about to happen.
Just then, Luna suddenly stopped in her tracks, her eyes fixed intently on a corner ahead, where… something seemed to be drawing her in.
"Aelia, wait!" Luna's voice carried a hint of excitement.
"I feel… there’s something in that corner!"
Aelia looked at Luna in confusion; she felt nothing at all.
But she trusted Luna; this child always managed to surprise her.
"What is it?" Aelia asked curiously.
Luna didn’t answer; she simply took Aelia's hand and began walking toward that corner.
"Wait, Luna!" Aelia hesitated. "What if there’s danger over there?"
Luna shook her head and said firmly, "No! Trust me, Aelia! We have to take a look!"
Aelia looked into Luna's determined eyes, filled with confusion.
What could be hidden in that corner?
Why was Luna so insistent?
Could it be… that there was an important secret concealed there?
Qin Si stayed close to Aelia, sensing her unease, but she said nothing, simply standing guard beside her.
The three of them groped their way forward in the darkness, an oppressive atmosphere hanging heavily in the air.
Finally, they arrived at the corner.
There, piled up were some old furniture and miscellaneous items, covered in dust as if no one had been there for a long time.
Luna's eyes were fixed on an Old Chest in the corner, her gaze filled with longing.
"This is it!" Luna exclaimed excitedly. "I feel… the secret is inside this chest!"
Aelia stared at the Old Chest, her mind swirling with questions.
What secrets could an ordinary Old Chest possibly hide?
Could it be… that this chest contained something unknown to everyone?
Just as Aelia was lost in thought, Luna could no longer contain herself and rushed to the chest, reaching out her small hand to open it.
However, the box was locked with a padlock.
"I can't open it..." Luna said, feeling a bit frustrated.
Aelia walked over to Luna's side and carefully examined the lock.
It was an ancient Magic Lock, engraved with strange runes that emitted a faint magical aura.
"This is a Magic Lock..." Aelia said, furrowing her brow.
"To open it, some special magic is required."
Luna looked at Aelia, her eyes filled with hope. "Aelia, can you open it?"
Aelia shook her head, a hint of helplessness in her voice. "I... I'm not very good at unlocking Magic Locks..."
Disappointment crossed Luna's face.
Could it be that the secret would remain locked away in this box, forever undiscovered?
Just then, Qin Si suddenly approached, holding an exquisite key in her hand.
"Madam, perhaps... this key can open it," Qin Si said softly, her tone laced with mystery.
Aelia looked at Qin Si in confusion; she had never seen this key before.
"What... what kind of key is this?" Aelia asked curiously.
Qin Si smiled slightly and then handed the key to Aelia.
"This is... the key to unlocking hope," Qin Si said mysteriously.
Aelia took the key and examined it closely.
The key was made of a very special material, seemingly crafted from some unique metal. It was engraved with strange runes that resembled those on the Magic Lock of the chest.
Taking a deep breath, Aelia inserted the key into the Magic Lock.
"Click—"
A crisp sound echoed as the Magic Lock opened.
Aelia's heart raced, and she felt an inexplicable excitement.
Was the secret about to be revealed?
She slowly opened the Old Chest.
Inside lay an ancient scroll, quietly resting. The scroll was made of a peculiar material, seemingly crafted from the skin of some magical creature, and it bore inscriptions in an ancient Iris language, emanating a powerful magical aura.
Aelia picked up the scroll and studied it intently.
"This is..." Aelia's voice trembled. "This is... the Genealogy of the Glorious Demon Fortress?"
Luna leaned in curiously to look at the Iris inscriptions on the scroll.
Suddenly, a strange light flickered in Luna's eyes.
"Aelia... this Genealogy... something is wrong!" Luna's voice carried a note of seriousness.
“Is there a problem?” Aelia looked at Luna with confusion. “What problem?”
Luna did not answer directly; she simply pointed at a name on the Genealogy and whispered, “Aelia… take a closer look at this name…”
Following Luna's finger, Aelia's expression instantly turned pale.
“How… how is this possible?!” Aelia's voice was filled with shock and disbelief.
Qin Si also leaned in, her gaze fixed on the name in the Genealogy, her face growing serious.
“Madam… this…” Qin Si's voice trembled. “This… this…”
Aelia gripped the scroll tightly, her body shaking even more violently.
She felt a surge of intense anger and disappointment, as if a knife had plunged deep into her heart.
“Leonard…” Aelia ground out through clenched teeth. “You… how dare you…”
Just then, a deep voice suddenly echoed in the Old Fortress.
“Aelia… you’ve finally discovered it…”
Aelia snapped her head up and saw a familiar figure slowly emerging from the darkness.
It was Leonard!
He wore a wicked smile on his face, his eyes filled with mockery.
“Aelia…” Leonard said softly. “Are you… disappointed?”
Aelia tightly grasped the scroll, her eyes filled with anger as she stared at Leonard.
"Why... why are you doing this?!" Aelia's voice was laced with fury and questioning.
Leonard shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "Why? Heh... you'll find out the answer to that question very soon..."
His gaze suddenly turned icy, sharp as a knife, piercing directly at Aelia.
"Aelia... from today onwards... you are no longer the Lady of the Fortress of Glorious Demon..."
As his words fell, countless figures emerged from the surrounding darkness.
They surrounded Aelia and Luna, their eyes brimming with hostility.
Aelia's heart sank to the depths.
"Qin Si, protect Luna!" Aelia shouted, her voice filled with concern.
Qin Si nodded and tightly embraced Luna, her eyes radiating determination.
"Madam, I will definitely protect Luna!" Qin Si declared resolutely.
Leonard looked at Aelia, a smug smile creeping onto his face.
"Aelia... do you think you still have a chance?" Leonard asked softly, his tone dripping with mockery.
Aelia clutched the scroll tightly, her eyes filled with defiance.
"Leonard... you won't succeed!" Aelia declared firmly.
Leonard shook his head and then snapped his fingers.
"Attack!" Leonard said coldly.
As soon as his words fell, the figures immediately charged toward Aelia and Qin Si.
An intense battle was about to unfold.
Aelia gripped her magic staff, In Hand, tightly, her eyes filled with determination.
To protect Luna, to defend the Glorious Demon Fortress, she would never back down!
But just then, Luna suddenly broke free from Qin Si's embrace and ran in front of Aelia. She shouted loudly at Leonard:
"Stop!"
Her voice, though youthful, was filled with power, like a bolt of lightning cutting through the darkness.
Leonard was taken aback, looking at Luna with confusion, unsure of what this little girl intended to do.
"What... do you want to do?" Leonard asked with a furrowed brow.
Luna took a deep breath and then looked up at Leonard with resolve.
"I know... what you want..." Luna said softly. "I can give it to you..."
A glimmer of greed flashed in Leonard's eyes.
"Oh?" Leonard asked with interest. "You... really can give it to me?"
Luna nodded and then pulled something out from her pocket.
It was an ancient magic stone, radiating a powerful magical aura.
"Are you... going to use it as a trade?" Leonard's voice trembled slightly.
Luna nodded again and handed the magic stone to Leonard.
"As long as you let Aelia and Qin Si go... I will give you this magic stone..." Luna said softly.
Leonard looked at the magic stone in Luna's hand, his eyes filled with greed.
"Alright..." Leonard's voice was a bit hoarse. "I... I promise you..."
He reached out his hand, wanting to take the magic stone from Luna's grasp.
At that moment, Luna suddenly revealed a sly smile.
"But..." Luna said quietly. "I have one more condition..."
Leonard froze, an ominous feeling rising in his heart.
"What condition?" Leonard asked, frowning.
Luna did not answer directly but pointed to someone behind Leonard and whispered:
"I want you... to kill her..." Wow, hold on!
This story is getting more exciting!
A secret inheritance, hidden betrayals, and now, with ancient wisdom in her small hands, Luna is about to reveal a magical key item to save her family, but there’s a sinister twist!
My writer's mind is filled with endless possibilities!
Luna's tiny finger pointed directly at Isabella, the Mistress cowering in the shadow behind Leonard.
The flickering torchlight danced across Isabella's terrified face, highlighting the beads of sweat sliding down her temples.
An unspoken tension hung thick in the air.
Everyone, even the thugs surrounding them, held their breath.
Leonard's hand still reached for the shimmering magic stone as he slowly turned his head, disbelief etched across his features.
"Isabella? What... what is going on?"
A crack appeared in Luna's innocent facade, a sly smile curling at the corners of her mouth.
"Oh, come on, Leonard," she said sharply, her voice laced with an almost toxic sweetness.
"Didn’t you say you would do anything for this stone? Surely a little... trouble... isn’t too much to ask?"
Aelia gasped sharply, her hand flying to cover her mouth.
Even though she had grown cold from recent betrayals, Luna's bold strategy shocked her.
This was no longer the sweet, innocent child she once adored.
This is... another form.
Qin Si had always been pragmatic; she held Luna tightly, yet a hint of reluctant admiration flickered in her eyes.
This child was playing a dangerous game, but she was excelling at it.
The thugs shifted uneasily, their loyalty clearly wavering between the power of the stone and the absurdity of the demand.
However, Leonard was captivated.
The stone radiated a magical glow, calling to him, whispering promises of power and glory.
He felt as if he had already tasted that flavor.
His gaze shifted from the stone in Luna's hand to Isabella's trembling figure.
Inside him, a fierce battle raged—greed clashed with a twisted... well, something resembling emotion, perhaps?
Or maybe it was just the discomfort of discarding someone he had easily manipulated before.
It truly was a pathetic struggle.
A cruel smile spread across Leonard's face.
"You really know how to bargain, Little One," he said gruffly, his voice deepened by desire.
He turned to Isabella, his eyes glinting with a cold light.
"Sorry, dear. This is business; you understand."
He raised his hand, a swirling mass of dark energy gathering in it.
Isabella let out a sharp, desperate cry that echoed against the cold stone walls of the ancient fortress.
But just as the spell was about to be completed, a voice thundered through the room.
"I don't think so!"
Lucius—Leonard's own son—emerged from the shadows, his face twisted in anger. His own hand flickered with a protective spell, aimed directly at his father.
"You can't hurt her!"
The henchmen scattered, uncertain of whom they should pledge their loyalty to now.
Chaos erupted.
The long-silent ancient fortress was now filled with the sounds of magical clashes, angry shouts, and fearful sobbing.
Amidst it all, Xiao Luna held tightly to the magic stone, simply smiling.
It seemed that the game had begun.
And she held all the trump cards.
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