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墨書 Inktalez
Luna curled up in the Cradle, seemingly innocent as she nibbled on her fingers, while her thoughts surged like a tidal wave.
Her Azure Blue eyes were as clear as a spring sky, yet they sparkled with a wisdom beyond her years.
She was no ordinary baby; she was a soul from another world, reborn in this magical realm with profound memories of the Original Plot.
She knew that if she did not change the storyline, her family would face a tragic Destiny, and she herself would become nothing more than pitiful cannon fodder.
She silently vowed to turn the tide, protect her family, and never repeat the past!
Her tiny hands unconsciously gripped the edge of the Cradle, as if holding onto the reins of Destiny itself.
Qin Si tiptoed into Aelia's room, carrying an intricately carved wooden box, his expression grave.
Inside the box lay the "evidence" that Luna had meticulously arranged—letters exchanged between Leonard and Leonard's Concubine, a Token of Love, and even an Image of that woman.
Each item was like a sharp knife, poised to pierce through Aelia's long-constructed beautiful Huan Meng.
"Madam," Qin Si's voice trembled slightly, tinged with reluctance. "There are some things... I must tell you." He opened the wooden box and began to lay its contents before Aelia one by one.
At first, Aelia paid little attention, thinking they were merely inconsequential trinkets.
But when she saw the familiar Tiny Inscriptions and the recognizable token, her face turned pale in an instant.
She trembled as she picked up a letter; on the Letterhead, Leonard's Tiny Inscriptions were as elegant as ever but filled with sweet words meant for another woman.
Aelia felt as if her heart was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it nearly impossible to breathe.
"This... this can't be..." she murmured to herself, her voice trembling to the point of being barely audible.
She could not bear to believe that the husband she loved so deeply had betrayed her, had betrayed their family.
For years, her love for Leonard had been as steadfast as faith itself. She had given everything for him, managed the household, cared for the children, and protected the Glorious Demon Fortress.
But now, that faith had crumbled, burying her beneath the ruins of despair.
Tears blurred her vision, and everything before her felt surreal, as if she were plunging into a nightmare.
With trembling hands, she picked up the image of the woman. The woman in the painting was young and beautiful, with a charming smile that starkly contrasted with her own haggard appearance.
"Why... why..." she cried out in anguish, clutching her chest as if her heart were being torn apart.
Meanwhile, Leonard was in his study dealing with affairs when an inexplicable sense of unease washed over him.
He felt as though something was about to happen, leaving him restless and anxious.
He rose and walked to the window, gazing at the overcast sky outside, his agitation growing.
Suddenly, the door burst open, and the butler rushed in, flustered. "Lord of the Fortress! Something's wrong! Madam... Madam she..."
Leonard's heart sank like a stone as an ominous premonition gripped him. "What happened to Madam?" he asked sharply.
The butler stammered, "Madam... she found out..."
Leonard's face turned pale in an instant; he understood that the truth had been revealed.
He forced himself to remain calm and quickly made his way to Aelia's room.
Upon hearing the news, his elder brother was consumed by rage.
Though he was disabled due to the Magic Backlash, his love for Mother remained undiminished.
He leaned on his cane, taking one step at a time toward Aelia's room.
"Mother, don't be afraid. I'm here," his voice, though weak, was filled with strength, offering Aelia a glimmer of comfort.
Aelia looked up, meeting her son's determined gaze, and a warm current surged within her.
She knew she still had her son, she still had family; she was not alone.
Leonard entered Aelia's room and saw her haggard appearance. A flicker of guilt crossed his mind, quickly replaced by panic.
He tried to explain, to make amends, but Aelia no longer believed him.
"Leonard," Aelia's voice was cold and resolute, "it's over between us."
Her older brother stood beside Mother, glaring at Leonard with icy intensity. "How dare you hurt Mother like this!" His cane struck the ground with a heavy thud, echoing like a hammer on Leonard's heart.
Leonard's expression darkened like the sky before a storm as he glanced back and forth between Aelia and his brother, searching for a glimmer of hope.
However, Aelia's cold yet steadfast gaze and the firm grip of his brother's cane made it clear that there was no turning back.
His throat felt dry, desperation creeping into his voice. "Aelia, please let me explain; it's all a misunderstanding!"
"A misunderstanding?" Aelia's lips curled into a sardonic smile.
Her eyes were like sharp ice picks, piercing Leonard's heart.
Slowly, she rose to her feet. Each step felt as if she were treading on Leonard's heart; every footfall echoed in the room, filled with resolve and anger.
"You have Leonard's Concubine, you have a lover. How can this still be a misunderstanding? I have given everything for this family, yet you enjoy wealth and luxury in front of outsiders. What reason do you have to speak?"
The eldest brother stood beside Mother, speaking each word with deliberate weight. "You have not only betrayed Mother but also our entire family. Tonight, we are no longer your family." The firmness and anger in his tone struck Leonard's heart like a heavy blow, making it hard for him to breathe.
Second Brother also walked in from outside the room. Although he had once been deceived by a close friend and fell into the Magic Dilemma, his love for the family had never diminished.
"Father, your actions are truly heartbreaking. I always thought of you as a hero, the guardian of our home, but I never expected you to be this kind of person." His voice trembled slightly, but it was filled with determination.
"Eldest Brother, from now on, I will stand with you to protect Mother and safeguard this family."
Brother San entered as well. Over the years, he had neglected his training due to being misled by the Talent Misguidance spell. However, the recent upheaval in the family made him aware that true strength lies not in talent but in love and responsibility towards one's family.
"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, I want to protect Mother with you. From now on, I will pull myself together and become a pillar for our family." His words were resolute, as if he had found a new direction in life.
Leonard shouted, "You all... you are all deceived by Aelia; she is the true culprit!" His words were laced with endless distortion and despair.
"Father, you are wrong," Brother San replied coldly. "The true culprit is yourself—your endless pursuit of power and desire has destroyed our home. Mother is innocent; she deserves our protection." His words carried an unwavering conviction, as if he had already found a new purpose.
Although Aelia felt deep sorrow, her rationality gradually returned.
She knew that this was not the time for grief; she needed to think clearly and find a way to cope.
"Second Brother, Brother San, you've worked hard. Tonight, let’s discuss how to face the challenges ahead." Her voice was low yet filled with strength and determination.
Lucius quietly observed the changes within the family, his eyes glimmering with profound insight.
He had new plans forming in his mind but chose not to reveal them just yet.
He understood that now was the time for silence.
“Mother, you two talk. I will stand guard outside to ensure Father doesn’t do anything to harm the family.” His tone carried a hint of coldness, yet it also revealed his loyalty to home.
The atmosphere inside the Magic Castle grew tense and oppressive, each breath seeming amplified a thousandfold, echoing throughout the room.
The servants whispered outside the door, their voices low and anxious, as if foretelling an impending storm.
Though Luna was small in stature, her mind was already mature.
She pondered quietly in the Cradle, a faint smile emerging at the corners of her lips.
She knew this was just the first step in changing Destiny; next, she would continue to lay her plans skillfully, step by step breaking the deadlock and altering her family’s Fate.
Aelia lifted her head and gazed out the window, the stars in the night sky seemingly twinkling just for her.
Her heart was filled with determination: “No matter how many hardships lie ahead, I will protect this family. My Children, although your Father has betrayed us, we will together restore this home to its former glory.” Her voice was low but filled with strength.
At that moment, Luna’s small hand suddenly gripped tightly onto the edge of the Cradle, as if clutching the reins of Destiny.
Her eyes sparkled with unwavering resolve, a slight smile gracing her lips: “This is just the beginning; I look forward to more changes.” Her voice was soft but resonated like a pebble creating ripples in her heart.
The tense atmosphere within the Magic Castle seemed to shatter with that small voice; everyone held their breath, waiting for the unfolding changes.
Luna’s Azure Blue eyes shone like the brightest stars in the night sky, glimmering with wisdom.
She understood that tonight's upheaval was merely a beginning; the Fate's Gear of the Glorious Demon Fortress had begun to turn, and she would be the key to driving this mechanism.
Within her small chest surged an indescribable excitement and anticipation, as if a powerful force was awakening inside her.
She longed to see how Leonard would respond when the truth was peeled away layer by layer and when lies were completely exposed.
How would Aelia lead this family out of its predicament?
A slight smile curved her lips, revealing a hint of mischief as she thought to herself, "The game has only just begun..."
Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps broke the tranquility of the room. Luna keenly detected the subtle noise and instinctively closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep.
The footsteps grew closer, finally stopping beside the Cradle.
Luna felt a warm hand gently caressing her Luna, and that tender touch brought her a sense of comfort.
"My little darling, you truly are an angel," a gentle voice whispered in her ear. Luna recognized it was Aelia.
Aelia carefully lifted Luna into her arms, softly humming an ancient magical lullaby.
Nestled in her Mother’s embrace, Luna felt the familiar warmth and love wash over her, a surge of Warm Current filling her heart.
She knew that to protect this love and safeguard their home, she had to work harder and be more cautious.
Suddenly, Aelia's song came to an abrupt halt. She looked down at the Luna in her arms, a flicker of confusion crossing her eyes. "Luna, you..."
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