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The knock on the door was followed by the expected figure—Qin Si—gently pushing open the door to the Nursery.
Behind Qin Si stood Lady Aelia, elegantly poised in a Deep Purple Starry Gown that accentuated her slightly Pale complexion, with a hint of fatigue etched between her brows.
Tonight, they were to attend the annual Magic Auction at the Glorious Demon Fortress, a grand event in the magical realm.
"My Xiao Luna, are you ready?" Lady Aelia approached the Cradle, tenderly lifting Luna into her arms and planting a gentle kiss on her Pink cheek.
Luna laughed, as if responding to her Mother’s affection, yet inside, she was already a tempest of emotions.
The Horse-drawn Carriage from the Magic Castle glided smoothly along the road paved with Magic Luminous Stones, with buildings on either side radiating a soft glow, making it feel like a fairy tale world.
But Luna knew well how many undercurrents lay hidden beneath this beautiful facade.
The Magic Auction House was resplendent, with its Dome embedded with twinkling Magic Water crystals illuminating the entire hall as bright as Daylight.
A faint Cedar Fragrance lingered in the air, mingling with the scents of various magical potions and Rare Materials, creating an uplifting atmosphere.
The Auctioneer, an elderly man clad in a luxurious Magic Robe, used his magnetic voice to introduce the layout of the auction and the various factions present. From the godly Secret Technique masters of Shadow Forest to the Ice Queen from Extreme North Land, each name stirred waves of excitement among the crowd.
Luna sat in Lady Aelia's embrace, her small frame concealing the soul of a Great Mage.
She looked around at the lavish decorations, memories of her family's former decline flashing before her eyes: dilapidated houses, a life of hardship, and her elder brother's pained groans after a Magic Backlash… These recollections pierced her heart like sharp blades.
Clenching her tiny fists tightly, she silently vowed: in this life, she would change her family's Destiny and make those who had once humiliated them pay dearly!
Lady Aelia appeared somewhat distracted.
She stared blankly ahead, Leonard's betrayal piercing her heart like a Poison Spike.
She struggled to maintain a facade of calm, but could not hide the loneliness and defiance in her eyes.
Once, she had been such a proud woman, but now she had to endure this humiliation.
Yet she would not fall. For her children, for her family, she had to be strong!
Her elder brother, Second Brother, Brother San, and Lucius were captivated by the dazzling array of magical items on the auction stage.
They had once been gifted Mages, but due to various reasons, their paths in magic had been fraught with difficulties.
The elder brother was disabled due to a Magic Backlash, Second Brother was deceived by a close friend and fell into a Magic Dilemma, Brother San wasted his training due to Talent Misguidance in magic, and although Lucius was Lucius, The Third Son of the Demon Fortress, his magical prowess was mediocre.
They yearned for power, longing to reclaim their former glory.
Qin Si quietly stood behind Lady Aelia, carefully observing the surroundings. She understood the pain in her lady's heart at this moment but did not know how to comfort her; all she could do was silently accompany her and offer unspoken support.
Suddenly, the Auctioneer's voice rose slightly, carrying a hint of mystery: “Next, we will auction a very special magical item…” He deliberately paused, scanning the crowd before finally resting his gaze on Leonard. “This item is said to possess powerful magic capable of changing Destiny!”
Leonard sat up straight, a glimmer of greed flashing in his eyes…
“This thing…” Luna squinted her eyes and murmured to herself, “I must have it!”
The Auctioneer's voice seemed magically enhanced; every word struck the hearts of everyone present: “Dear VIPs, the next item we present will surely make your visit worthwhile! It comes from the distant Star Sea and has been refined over tens of thousands of years, containing enough power to shake the very fabric of reality—Wheel of Fate Fragment!”
A palm-sized crystal, shimmering with a rainbow of colors, was slowly lifted onto the auction stage.
As soon as it appeared, gasps filled the room.
The seasoned Mages could all feel the surging magical energy within it, a force that transcended their current understanding, an almost primal power!
“Wheel of Fate Fragment!” Leonard's eyes sparkled with intensity as he leaned slightly forward.
He knew well that his position as the Lord of the Glorious Demon Fortress was not solely due to the support of the Aelia Family, but also because of his careful calculations and strategic moves.
However, in recent years, his magical prowess had stagnated, and there were undercurrents within the Magic Castle. Several old-timers were eyeing his Lordship position with envy.
This Wheel of Fate Fragment might just help him break through his bottleneck and solidify his status once and for all!
Even if he couldn't use it himself, he could gift it to his, ahem, beloved one. At that time...
Other magical factions were naturally unwilling to back down.
A Black Robe Mage from the Shadow Forest spoke in a hoarse voice, “This item must belong to us from the Shadow Forest!” The Ice Queen from the Extreme North Land declared in her cold tone, “The Wheel of Fate Fragment can only realize its true value upon my Ice and Snow Throne!”
The air was thick with tension; an unseen war was about to unfold.
“Starting bid: ten thousand gold coins!” the Auctioneer announced loudly.
“Fifteen thousand gold coins!” Leonard was the first to make a move; he did not want to fall behind right from the start.
"Twenty thousand gold coins!" The Mage from the Shadow Forest followed closely behind, his eyes glinting with a dangerous light beneath his dark robe.
"Twenty-five thousand gold coins!" The Ice Queen's voice remained as cold as ice, as if uttering another word would lower her dignity.
The price soared, leaving Luna speechless.
Had this group of Mages gone mad?
Gold coins were not free!
"Thirty thousand gold coins!"
"Thirty-five thousand gold coins!"
"Fifty thousand gold coins!" Leonard gritted his teeth as he shouted this number; it was the maximum authority he could wield.
He had truly invested heavily to obtain this Wheel of Fate Fragment!
The crowd erupted in an uproar.
Fifty thousand gold coins!
This was no small sum; it was enough to buy a small city!
Luna sat in Aelia's lap, appearing harmless as she nibbled on her fingers, but inside, she was anxious beyond measure.
She certainly knew what the Wheel of Fate Fragment was— in the Original, it was nothing short of a trap!
The Wheel of Fate Fragment indeed contained immense magical power, but it also carried significant risks.
It was like a double-edged sword; if used wisely, it could help you break through your limits, but if misused, it could lead you to madness and the Eternal Abyss.
More importantly, the side effects were severe. Prolonged use could drive a person insane and twisted, ultimately leading to a complete loss of self.
In the Original, Leonard had suffered this fate due to his overreliance on the Wheel of Fate Fragment, resulting in betrayal and disgrace.
"Mother, I..." Luna wanted to warn Aelia to stop Leonard.
But just as the words were on her lips, she swallowed them back.
No, it wasn't the right time yet.
She was just an infant; saying such things would only raise eyebrows and invite unnecessary suspicion.
Moreover, even if she spoke up, would Aelia believe her?
She could only watch helplessly as Leonard took step after step toward the abyss, and this feeling of powerlessness left her deeply frustrated.
In the end, under Leonard's reckless bidding, other factions gradually withdrew from the competition.
After all, it was not worth such a high price for an uncertain outcome.
"Fifty thousand gold coins! Is there a higher bid? Fifty thousand gold coins going once! Fifty thousand gold coins going twice! Fifty thousand gold coins... Sold!" The auctioneer's gavel came down, and a radiant smile spread across his face.
Leonard let out a long breath, a smug grin appearing on his face.
He stood up and bowed to the crowd, accepting their congratulations.
It was as if he could already envision himself breaking through the bottleneck and returning to his former glory at the peak of his power.
Aelia watched Leonard's ambitious face, feeling a wave of sorrow wash over her.
She knew that this man had changed completely.
He had become greedy, selfish, and ruthless in his pursuit of power.
There was no way for them to return to the past.
Luna looked at Leonard with satisfaction; since he was so fond of the Wheel of Fate Fragment, she hoped he would enjoy the "surprises" it had in store for him!
"Father, congratulations on acquiring such a precious treasure," Lucius said as he approached Leonard, a hint of flattery in his smile.
"Mm." Leonard nodded in satisfaction and patted Lucius on the shoulders. "Work hard; the future responsibilities of the Magic Castle will depend on you."
Lucius felt a surge of joy at those words.
He had always been overlooked by Leonard, so receiving his recognition now was truly remarkable.
It seems that the Wheel of Fate Fragment has indeed been a great help to him.
After the auction, Leonard and his companions returned to the Magic Castle.
“Qin Si, tidy up my study. No one is allowed to enter without my permission,” Leonard instructed.
“Yes, Master,” Qin Si replied respectfully.
Luna watched Leonard's back as he entered the study, silently making a resolution in her heart.
She had to find a way to stop him from using the Wheel of Fate Fragment. Even if she couldn't prevent it, she needed to minimize its dangers.
She turned to Aelia, only to find her silently shedding tears.
“Mother…” Luna reached out her small hand and gently wiped the tears from Aelia's face.
Aelia hugged Luna tightly and softly said, “Luna, you must remember that in this world, you are the most important person to Mother.”
Luna laughed lightly; in her view, Aelia's words had a slight ambiguity. But what mattered most right now was…
“Wow…” Luna suddenly burst into tears, pointing towards Leonard's study. Her small body struggled to move forward as she mumbled incoherently, “Bad… bad…”
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