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The night enveloped the Ancient Glory Magic Castle like a vast expanse of black silk, silently wrapping everything in its embrace.
The Evening Breeze whistled through the towering Spire, producing a sound reminiscent of sobbing, as if it were sharing some unknown secret.
In the nursery, Xiao Luna was soundly asleep after a hearty meal. Her chubby little face resembled a ripe peach, making one unable to resist the urge to pinch it.
Her tiny mouth opened and closed rhythmically, occasionally emitting soft cooing sounds, as if she were savoring delicious milk porridge even in her dreams.
A small Feng Ling hung beside the Cradle, swaying gently in the breeze that drifted through the window, producing a clear and melodious sound that intertwined with Luna's murmurs, creating a warm and tranquil scene reminiscent of Leonard's Last Night.
Yet, amidst this tranquility, there lingered an unsettling aura.
Aelia quietly entered the room, dressed in a silver silk nightgown that shimmered beautifully under the moonlight.
She approached Luna's bedside, leaning down to gently stroke her silky hair.
As her fingertips glided over the soft strands, Aelia's thoughts drifted far away.
She recalled the moment she first met Luna, when she was still engulfed in the pain of her husband's betrayal and had lost all hope for life.
It was Luna's arrival that shone like sunlight into her dim world.
This tiny infant, with her innocent smile, gradually melted the ice that had formed in Aelia's heart.
Luna was the one who helped her regain her courage to live, prompting her to decide not to endure silently any longer but to fight for herself and her child to claim what they deserved.
Thinking of this brought a faint smile of contentment to Aelia's face.
But soon, that smile was replaced by worry.
She knew that Leonard would not let her off easily; the tranquility of the Magic Castle was only temporary.
She had no idea what would happen next; she just hoped to protect Luna and keep her family safe.
With a gentle sigh, she tucked the small blanket around Luna and then quietly left the room.
Not long after Aelia departed, a strange aura of Dark Magic began to spread throughout the Magic Castle.
This aura was cold and sinister, like a venomous snake silently slithering into every corner.
The air seemed thick with a suffocating sense of oppression.
The once peaceful Magic Castle suddenly became restless.
"What’s happening?"
"What’s going on?"
Cries of alarm and confusion broke the silence of the night.
In the room, those who had been sound asleep were jolted awake.
"This aura..." The eldest brother suddenly opened his eyes wide, sensing a powerful Magical Fluctuation approaching.
As a once-excellent Mage, his perception of magic far exceeded that of ordinary people.
Even though he had become physically disabled due to Magic Backlash, his sensitivity to magic remained as sharp as ever.
He struggled to sit up in bed, disregarding his weakened body as he reached for the wand resting beside him.
It was a wand made of Thousand-Year Purple Sandalwood, embedded with a Red Gemstone that emitted a faint glow.
"No matter what it is, it can't harm my family!" The eldest brother gritted his teeth. Even though he had lost most of his magical abilities and his body was battered, he would do everything in his power to protect his family.
The Second Brother also jumped down from the bed, his face pale and cold sweat beading on his forehead.
He recalled the painful experience of being betrayed by a close friend, a dark time that had nearly destroyed everything he held dear.
He had once lost faith in magic and even considered giving up on his training.
However, when he sensed the presence of Evil Magic, the fire of anger ignited within him once more.
He could not allow the same tragedy to happen again; he could not let his family be harmed.
"This time, I will not back down!" The Second Brother clenched his fists tightly and stepped beside his elder brother, standing together to face the impending danger.
At that moment, in the nursery, Luna suddenly stopped her murmuring.
Her previously closed eyes slowly opened.
In her gaze flickered an unusual light, as if she could see through the dark magical aura and reach the truth.
The atmosphere in the room thickened with Dark Magic, threatening to engulf everything within it.
Luna's body began to tremble slightly as she felt a powerful force pulling at her, trying to take her away from this world.
"Yi Ya..." she called out weakly, attempting to summon her family.
However, her voice was too soft to penetrate the thick aura of Dark Magic.
Suddenly, a Black Figure appeared in the room.
It was a monster nearly two meters tall, its body covered in black scales, with red light flickering in its eyes, exuding a nauseating stench.
The monster strode directly toward Luna's Cradle, extending its muscular arm to grasp her.
"No!" Aelia cried out in terror.
She wanted to rush forward to stop the monster, but her body felt as if it had been enchanted, rendering her unable to move.
At that critical moment, a figure dashed in and stood in front of Luna's Cradle.
It was her older brother!
He brandished his magic wand, casting a powerful magical attack at the monster.
"Get away!" he shouted, his voice filled with anger and determination.
However, the monster's strength far exceeded his expectations.
With a mere flick of its hand, it dissipated his magical attack into nothingness.
Then, with another wave, it sent him flying across the room.
His body crashed heavily against the wall with a dull thud.
He felt as if his internal organs had shifted, and the pain was unbearable.
But he could not care for his own injuries, struggling to stand up and continue protecting Luna.
The monster ignored the elder brother and reached out its hand again, grabbing for Luna.
Seeing this, the Second Brother rushed forward, trying to stop the monster.
However, his strength was far inferior to that of the monster, which easily knocked him to the ground.
The monster finally caught Luna.
It held her in its arms and let out a chilling laugh.
"I've found you, reincarnation of the Great Mage!" The monster's voice was hoarse and evil, echoing as if from hell.
After saying this, it flickered and vanished into the darkness.
"Luna!" The elder brother and Second Brother desperately tried to chase after the monster, but they could only watch helplessly as it took Luna away into the night.
"Damn it!" The elder brother slammed his fist against the ground.
Aelia collapsed onto the ground, tears streaming down her face. She felt as if her heart were breaking.
At that moment, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Mother, let me go."
Everyone turned towards the sound and saw Brother San standing at the door, his gaze firm and sharp like a drawn sword.
Aelia looked at Brother San, filled with confusion and disbelief.
She knew that Brother San had been so absorbed in his Magical Talent that he had neglected his training.
She couldn't understand why he suddenly proposed to go find Luna.
"You..." Aelia wanted to say something, but she didn't know what to say.
Brother San didn't give her a chance to speak; he simply looked at her deeply and then turned to leave the room.
His back was filled with determination and resolve.
He murmured to himself, "Perhaps I really took the wrong path before..."
Standing in the night breeze, Brother San let the cold air sweep over his Luna, tousling his normally well-groomed hair into disarray.
He took a deep breath, feeling the lingering presence of Dark Magic in the air, a long-forgotten sense of crisis surged within him.
"Perhaps I really took the wrong path before..." This thought echoed repeatedly in his mind.
Once, he had indulged in his innate Magical Talent, basking in the envious gazes of others, believing he was destined to become a pinnacle figure in the magical world.
He had devoted much of his time and energy to flaunting his gifts rather than diligently honing his skills.
He thought that talent alone could conquer all, forgetting that in the world of magic, strength was the only truth.
Luna's abduction felt like a heavy slap across his face, awakening him from his delusions.
Only then did he realize how fragile and powerless his so-called "genius" was in the face of true danger.
If he had worked harder, if he had focused more, perhaps he could have prevented all of this from happening.
Regret was now futile.
All he could do was to make amends for his mistakes and do everything in his power to bring Luna back.
He closed his eyes, focused his mind, and summoned all of his magical energy.
He began to recall the Ancient Spell he had once studied, knowledge that had been forgotten in the corners of his mind now becoming strikingly clear.
He felt a powerful force awakening within him, a strength he had never truly harnessed before.
The presence of Dark Magic in the air became increasingly vivid in his perception.
He could sense that energy spreading northward toward the Magic Castle.
"I must find you, Luna," he silently vowed, then took a step forward, racing into the darkness.
His figure shot through the night like an arrow released from its bow, carving a sharp Arc through the shadows.
Just after Brother San left, Qin Si stumbled over to Aelia, catching her swaying body with urgency.
"Madam, are you alright?!" Qin Si's voice trembled with tears, her once beautiful face now pale with fear.
Aelia leaned against Qin Si's embrace, trembling all over, her eyes vacant and filled with despair.
Luna's abduction was like a bolt from the blue for her.
She felt as if her world had collapsed in an instant.
"Luna... my Luna..." she murmured to herself, tears streaming down her cheeks like pearls slipping from a broken string.
Qin Si held her tightly, gently patting her back in an attempt to offer some comfort.
She knew that at this moment, any words would be pale and could not soothe the pain in Aelia's heart.
"Madam, you must pull yourself together! The Third Young Master has already gone to find Luna; he will surely bring her back!" Qin Si said, striving to control her emotions and speaking in as calm a tone as possible.
Aelia trembled slightly at Qin Si's words.
She lifted her head and looked at Qin Si's concerned face, a warm current surging within her heart.
"Qin Si, thank you..." she said weakly.
"Madam, please don't say that. It is my duty to take care of you," Qin Si replied hastily.
"No, Qin Si, you are not my servant; you are my family," Aelia said earnestly, shaking her head.
Upon hearing this, Qin Si's eyes instantly filled with tears.
She knew that Aelia had always regarded her as family, and she too had long considered Aelia the most important person in her life.
"Madam, rest assured, I will do everything I can to help you find Luna!" Qin Si declared firmly.
While Aelia and Qin Si supported each other, Lucius was patrolling the Magic Castle with a team of Knights, tense and vigilant.
His handsome face was taut, his sharp gaze scanning everything around him.
The sword he held in hand glimmered coldly, as if ready for battle at any moment.
"Search carefully! We cannot overlook any suspicious signs!" Lucius commanded in a low voice, his tone filled with authority.
The Knights immediately dispersed, conducting a thorough search of every corner of the Magic Castle.
Their footsteps echoed clearly in the silent night, heightening the tense atmosphere of the Magic Castle.
Lucius was filled with worry.
He knew that the Mogwai that had appeared this time was no ordinary foe.
Its ability to silently infiltrate the Magic Castle and abduct Luna indicated its formidable strength and deep familiarity with the castle's layout.
He did not know what the Mogwai's intentions were or what actions it would take next.
All he could do was make every effort to protect the safety of the Magic Castle and his family.
Suddenly, he halted, his gaze alert as he looked ahead.
He sensed a powerful aura of Dark Magic gathering in that direction.
"There!" he whispered, then brandished his sword in hand and charged toward the source of the Dark Aura.
Meanwhile, in the hall of the Magic Castle, Leonard stood on a high platform, appearing calm as he directed everyone below.
"Everyone, remain calm! Keep your composure! I've sent people to investigate, and I believe we will have results soon!" he shouted, his voice loud and strong, trying to soothe the anxious crowd.
However, his flickering eyes betrayed his true thoughts.
In truth, he was not surprised by the appearance of the Mogwai at all.
Because this was all part of his plan.
In order to successfully drive Aelia out of the Magic Castle and marry the woman he loves, he did not hesitate to collaborate with dark forces, inviting danger into his own home.
He knew that this would bring tremendous peril to the Magic Castle, but he could no longer afford to care about that.
In his eyes, power was the most important thing.
As long as he could grasp power, no matter the cost, it would be worth it.
He believed that if he could successfully eliminate Aelia and gain control of the Magic Castle, he would become the most powerful figure in the magical realm.
However, what he did not anticipate was that Mogwai's target was actually Luna.
He had originally thought that Mogwai merely wanted to create chaos to achieve its goals.
But now it seemed that Mogwai had ulterior motives.
A sense of unease began to creep in.
He worried that his alliance with the dark forces would bring unforeseen consequences.
"I must put an end to this quickly!" he silently vowed to himself.
Just as Leonard was consumed by his treacherous thoughts, a powerful dark Magical Fluctuation suddenly erupted within the Magic Castle.
This wave swept through the entire Magic Castle like a tempest.
All of the Magic Barriers trembled under the impact of this force, teetering on the brink of collapse as if they could shatter at any moment.
People screamed in terror and fled in all directions, plunging the entire Magic Castle into chaos.
“Ah! What is this?!”
“What terrifying power!”
“Help!”
Fear spread through the crowd like a plague.
Everyone felt an unprecedented sense of despair.
The Mogwai transformed into a shadow, swiftly darting through the Magic Castle.
Its figure was ghostly, elusive, making it difficult to grasp.
Wherever it passed, a nauseating stench lingered, making people want to retch.
Its powerful dark Magical Fluctuation instilled terror in everyone.
They knew they could not possibly contend with this force.
The shadow halted atop a tall tower, surveying the entire Magic Castle.
“A bunch of ignorant ants…” it rasped, its voice dripping with disdain.
Suddenly, its gaze fixed on a particular direction.
“I found it…” it murmured, a cold smile creeping across its lips.
Once again, its figure vanished into the darkness.
All that remained was a suffocating sense of oppression.
In the darkness, it whispered, "It's her..."
The night enveloped the Glorious Demon Fortress like a vast expanse of black velvet, silent and foreboding.
The once-bright Magic Castle appeared particularly eerie tonight, as if some ominous presence was lurking in the shadows, growing stronger.
"Qin Si, do you think the wind tonight is a bit too strange?" Aelia tightened her Peacock Blue Shawl, feeling an unsettling chill at the nape of her neck.
Qin Si felt uneasy as well but forced himself to remain calm. "Don't be afraid, my lady. It’s probably just that winter is approaching; the wind naturally picks up."
As they spoke, a shadow suddenly darted past the window, so fast that it seemed like a trick of the light.
Aelia's heart raced; something felt off.
At that moment, a baby's wail broke the suffocating silence from the nursery.
"It's Luna!" Aelia exclaimed, rushing into the nursery without a second thought.
There lay Xiao Luna in her Cradle, crying so hard that her little face turned bright red.
Even more bizarrely, the magical lights in the room flickered erratically, as if affected by some unseen force.
"What... what is happening?" Aelia picked up Luna and tried to soothe her gently, but nothing could stop her cries.
Suddenly, the temperature in the room plummeted, and a chilling presence washed over them.
Aelia felt as if she were trapped in an Ice Cellar, struggling to breathe.
“Who? Who is there playing tricks?” Aelia shouted sharply, clutching Luna tightly in her arms.
A low, guttural growl echoed through the air, and then a Black Figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
The figure was tall and twisted, emanating a nauseating stench, with a pair of Blood Red eyes fixed intently on Luna in Aelia's embrace.
“It’s… it’s a Mogwai!” Qin Si exclaimed, his face turning pale as his Twin Legs trembled uncontrollably.
Aelia recognized the unwelcome guest—a Mogwai, an evil creature formed from negative energy that thrived on devouring the souls of Mages.
They typically appeared only in places of extreme chaos and malevolence; how could one have come to the Glorious Demon Fortress?
“Madam, run! I’ll hold it off!” Qin Si summoned his courage and positioned himself in front of Aelia, quickly conjuring a Magic Shield in his hand.
“It’s useless, Qin Si; you’re no match for it!” Aelia said anxiously.
She knew Qin Si's strength was nowhere near enough to contend with the Mogwai.
The Mogwai seemed to scoff at Qin Si's Magic Shield, letting out a few low growls before lunging fiercely at Aelia.
“For Luna, I’ll fight!” Aelia gritted her teeth and released all the Magical Energy within her, forming a solid magical barrier in front of her.
However, the Mogwai's power exceeded her expectations.
The magical barrier trembled under the Mogwai's assault, appearing as if it could collapse at any moment.
Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a sharp sword aura suddenly descended from above, striking the Mogwai with tremendous force.
“Roar—” the Mogwai let out a piercing scream, forced to retreat repeatedly by the sword energy.
“Brother!” Aelia exclaimed in surprise.
There stood her brother at the doorway, leaning on a magic staff, his face pale but his gaze resolute as he fixed his eyes on the Mogwai.
“Aelia, take Luna and go! Leave this to me!” he said in a deep voice.
“But brother…” Aelia hesitated, knowing that her brother had been unwell due to the Magic Backlash and was likely no match for the Mogwai.
“No buts! Hurry and go!” he urged sternly.
Understanding the urgency, Aelia dared not hesitate any longer. She cradled Luna in her arms and, with Qin Si's support, rushed toward the exit.
However, the Mogwai seemed intent on capturing Luna, ignoring her brother's attacks as it charged straight for Aelia.
“Oh no!” Her brother's expression changed as he quickly cast a spell in an attempt to stop the Mogwai.
But the Mogwai was far too fast; in the blink of an eye, it was behind Aelia.
Just as the Mogwai was about to seize Aelia, a figure suddenly appeared, blocking her path.
It was Lucius!
“Brother San, you…” Aelia looked at Lucius in surprise.
“Sister-in-law, hurry and go! Leave this to me!” Lucius said with a serious expression.
Though Lucius possessed exceptional talent, he had not trained diligently and was not particularly strong.
But he knew that this was not the time to hide his skills; he had to fight desperately to protect Aelia and Luna.
"Roar—" Mogwai let out a fearsome Ailya's Roar, swiping its claws at Lucius.
Lucius quickly dodged, narrowly avoiding Mogwai's attack.
However, he realized that this was not a sustainable strategy; he was no match for the Mogwai.
At that moment, a powerful Magical Fluctuation suddenly emanated from deep within the Magic Castle.
"Who dares to cause trouble in my Magic Castle!" A commanding voice echoed throughout the Magic Castle.
It was Leonard!
Leonard descended from above, wielding a Magic Sword, and struck fiercely at Mogwai.
"Roar—" Mogwai let out another anguished cry, its spirit shattered by Leonard's blow.
"Aelia, are you alright?" Leonard asked with concern.
"I'm fine," Aelia replied, shaking her head. However, her heart was filled with confusion.
She couldn't understand why this Mogwai had suddenly appeared at the Glorious Demon Fortress, specifically targeting Luna.
Luna was just a newborn; what made her so special that she attracted the Mogwai's attention?
Just as Aelia was lost in thought, a shadow suddenly darted from her arms, snatching Luna away.
"Luna!" Aelia exclaimed in shock and quickly gave chase.
The shadow moved with incredible speed, disappearing into the night in just a few flashes.
"Quick, chase after it!" Leonard shouted, leading the group in the direction where the shadow had vanished.
However, when they reached the outside of the Magic Castle, they found that the shadow had completely disappeared, leaving only a silent, dark night behind.
Luna had been taken by the Mogwai!
The night at the Magic Castle was destined to be anything but peaceful. And where would Xiao Luna's destiny lead her next?
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