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墨書 Inktalez
Luna clenched her little fists tightly, her chubby cheeks puffed up in anger, resembling a ripe little apple.
Within her small frame, however, resided a mature soul from another world, carrying memories of the original plot and a deep affection for the family of this body.
Leonard, the master of the Glorious Demon Fortress, had betrayed Aelia in the original story, leading to the gentle woman's tragic demise.
Luna would never allow such a tragedy to unfold again!
Her amber eyes sparkled with determination as her tiny mind raced like a finely tuned machine, actively plotting how to reveal the truth.
She scampered over to Aelia's maid, Qin Si, her short legs pattering on the ground as she tugged at Qin Si's skirt.
"Sister Qin Si," she called in her baby voice, though it carried an unexpected seriousness for her age, "I have something very important to tell you."
Bending down, Qin Si asked gently, "Young Miss, what is it?"
Luna stood on her tiptoes and leaned closer to Qin Si's ear, quietly revealing Leonard's affair with his concubine.
At first, Qin Si looked as if struck by lightning, frozen in disbelief.
Having served Aelia for many years, she had never imagined that the master would do such a thing.
She instinctively wanted to refute it, thinking it was merely a child's naive imagination. However, Luna's next words compelled her to believe.
Luna described in detail the appearance and address of Leonard's concubine, even recounting the gifts Leonard had given her with clarity.
These details were far too intricate for a three-year-old to fabricate out of thin air.
Qin Si's face gradually turned pale, and her hands began to tremble slightly.
She took a deep breath, trying to keep herself calm, then took Luna's small hand and said, "Young Miss, thank you for telling me this. I will... I will handle this matter."
With a heavy heart, Qin Si informed Aelia about the situation.
Upon hearing it, Aelia seemed to hear the sound of the world collapsing around her.
Her face was ashen, her lips trembled, and her eyes were filled with pain and despair.
She couldn't believe that the husband she loved deeply had betrayed her.
She clutched her chest, feeling as if breathing had become difficult.
Tears streamed down her face like pearls from a broken string, soaking her clothes.
She collapsed into a chair, as if all her strength had left her.
In the evening, Leonard returned to the Magic Castle.
As soon as he entered, he saw Aelia sitting in the hall, looking sorrowful and with tears streaming down her face.
A sudden shock hit him, and an ominous premonition surged within him.
He forced himself to appear calm as he approached Aelia and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Aelia? What happened?" Yet, a hint of panic and unease unconsciously flickered in his eyes.
Aelia suddenly lifted her head, her eyes red and fixed intently on Leonard. In a hoarse voice, she asked, "Leonard, tell me, do you have another woman outside?"
Leonard's heart jolted, and his face turned pale in an instant.
He opened his mouth to explain but found that any explanation was powerless against Pale.
He stammered, "Aelia, let me explain..."
"Explain?" Aelia scoffed, pulling a letter from her sleeve and throwing it harshly at Leonard's face. "What is this? You read it yourself!"
The letter was a love letter Leonard had written to Leonard's Concubine, filled with affectionate words.
Leonard picked up the letter, his face growing even paler.
He opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word.
His guilt and shame were laid bare at that moment.
"What else do you have to say?" Aelia's voice was cold, as if it came from the depths of hell.
The hall fell into silence, the atmosphere oppressive enough to make it hard to breathe.
Suddenly, heavy footsteps broke the suffocating silence.
The figure of his older brother appeared at the door, his face dark and his eyes flickering with complex emotions.
He looked at the scene before him, his lips moved slightly, and finally, he uttered a cold phrase: “Leonard…”
The heavy thud of his brother's cane struck the floor, each impact resonating like a hammer on Leonard's heart.
He slowly approached, each step carrying a weighty pressure, as if a mountain were gradually bearing down on him.
Once, he had been the pride of the family, a brilliant Genius Mage, but after a single Magic Backlash, he lost the ability to walk and the attention of their Father.
He thought he had become numb, that he no longer cared about anything.
Yet at this moment, seeing Mother in such deep sorrow, the long-suppressed anger within him erupted like a volcano.
He remembered the pain of that Magic Backlash, searing and excruciating, as if his very soul were being torn apart.
Lying in bed, unable to move, he felt as though the world had abandoned him.
Father had never come to see him once, not even a word of concern.
How he wished Father would come to check on him; even a single comforting word would have brought him a flicker of warmth.
But there was nothing—absolutely nothing.
Now he understood that Father’s heart was never with them; it was with that Woman Outside.
He lavished endless affection and wealth upon her while remaining indifferent to his wife and children.
The blatant betrayal filled him with immense anger and disgust.
“Leonard,” his elder brother's voice was low and hoarse, laced with suppressed fury. “Do you think you deserve our mother?” His gaze was as sharp as a knife, piercing straight into Leonard's heart.
Leonard trembled all over, unable to meet his brother's eyes.
He wanted to defend himself, but found that any words would be pale and powerless.
The second brother also approached, his expression resolute and determined.
He had experienced despair and pain himself.
He had been deceived by a close friend, caught in a Magic Dilemma, nearly losing his life.
He had turned to their father for help, hoping he could lend a hand.
But their father had coldly refused, stating it was his own problem and he should solve it himself.
At that moment, he felt as if his world had collapsed.
His most trusted friend had betrayed him, and his beloved father had abandoned him.
Isolated and helpless, he could only face the darkness and despair alone.
Now, watching their mother’s sorrowful expression, he was filled with guilt and self-reproach.
He hated his own weakness and incompetence, despising himself for not being able to protect Mother.
"Father," Second Brother's voice trembled, "you have disappointed us greatly."
Brother San also approached, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
He had once been a person whose training was wasted due to the magical Talent Misguidance.
He thought he was exceptionally gifted and could become a powerful Mage without effort.
But reality had slapped him hard in the face.
He realized that his Magic Water was far inferior to others, and he began to indulge in self-destructive behavior, drowning himself in pleasure.
All of this stemmed from Father's Error in guidance.
Father had told him he was the hope of the family, that he possessed great Magical Talent and didn't need to work hard like others.
He had been intoxicated by such praise, losing his sense of direction.
Now, he finally awakened.
He understood that talent alone was not enough; effort was what truly mattered.
He regretted wasting so much time and lamented not cherishing the opportunities he had.
“Father,” Brother San's voice was firm and powerful, “I will start my training anew. I will protect Mother and my sister.”
Lucius looked at the chaotic scene before him, his heart filled with turmoil.
He had always respected Father and longed for his approval.
Yet, Father's actions left him feeling disappointed and heartbroken.
He didn't know how to choose—whether to stand by Father or to side with Mother and his sister.
As he gazed at Mother's sorrowful expression and his sister's determined eyes, his heart made a choice.
He stepped in front of Aelia and bowed deeply.
“Mother,” Lucius's voice was filled with guilt and resolve, “I was wrong. I was too immature before. From now on, I will stand by you and my sister. I will protect you both.”
Luna looked at her united family, her heart brimming with joy and anticipation.
She knew that as long as they stood together, they could change the family's destiny.
She encouraged everyone to work hard together to create a bright future.
A confident smile radiated from her face, like a blooming flower, full of hope and vitality.
“Let’s work together,” Luna's voice rang clear and bright, “We can do this!”
The atmosphere in the hall was heavy and oppressive.
Leonard looked at his family standing together, feeling isolated and helpless.
His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come out.
He despondently sank into a chair, his gaze vacant and confused...
"You all..." he trembled, pointing at them.
In the hall, the tense atmosphere was like a taut bowstring, ready to snap at any moment.
Leonard's face grew increasingly grim as he looked at each family member standing beside Aelia and Luna, a wave of coldness washing over him.
His lips quivered, opening slightly, yet no sound emerged.
He had thought he could control this family, control everything, but in that moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of isolation.
Aelia sat in her chair, tears still swirling in her eyes, but her expression gradually hardened with determination.
She looked at her family before her; from her elder brother's resolute gaze, from Second Brother's unwavering stance, from Brother San's steadfast belief, and from Lucius's guilt and resolve, she saw hope.
She tightly grasped Luna's small hand, feeling that warm and steadfast strength ignite a fire within her heart.
"Leonard," Aelia's voice trembled yet was filled with unwavering conviction, "you have betrayed this family, betrayed all of us. But we will rise up; we will face this crisis together. The future of the Glorious Demon Fortress is no longer in your hands."
Leonard's body swayed slightly, a flicker of regret passing through his eyes, but he quickly masked it.
He took a deep breath, trying to regain his former authority, but the scene before him left him feeling powerless.
His voice was low and trembling: "You all..." He pointed at them, his face pale, lips quivering slightly, "Do you think this will change anything? I am still the master of the Glorious Demon Fortress; you cannot shake my position."
The sound of his elder brother's cane striking the ground echoed sharply, each hit resonating like a hammer on Leonard's heart.
His eyes were filled with anger and hatred: "You are no longer our Father; you are just a selfish person seeking fame and fortune. From now on, the master of the Glorious Demon Fortress will no longer be a traitor."
Second Brother stepped forward, his gaze resolute: "We will protect this family together; no matter how many difficulties lie ahead, we will not back down."
Brother San stood beside Aelia and said firmly: "I will train diligently to become a true Mage, to protect Mother and my sister, to safeguard this home."
Lucius took a deep breath.
Luna's face beamed with a radiant smile as her clear voice rang throughout the hall: "If we work together, the future of the Glorious Demon Fortress will surely be brighter!"
Leonard's expression grew increasingly grim as he felt an unprecedented sense of isolation.
He stood up, pointing at Aelia, his voice trembling: "You all..." His words trailed off abruptly.
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