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墨書 Inktalez
"Everything is over... it's all over..." The eerie voice echoed in Luna's ears, like a cold, venomous snake coiling around her heart.
She jolted awake from the nightmare, her pale face reflecting her fear as she gasped for breath.
The grotesque face of the shadow from her dream and the chilling sensation felt all too real.
She instinctively touched her neck, as if she could still feel the suffocating pressure.
"Ha... ha..." Luna struggled to calm her breathing, reminding herself that it was just a dream.
But the shadow's words lingered: "Do you think you can change everything? You are wrong; Destiny cannot be altered." This phrase echoed in her mind like a curse, stirring unease within her.
No, she refused to believe that Destiny was unchangeable!
She had already changed so much; she could continue to change!
Luna clenched her small fists, determination shining in her eyes.
She would help her elder brother regain his ability to walk, assist Second Brother in breaking free from the Magic Dilemma, and help Brother San rediscover his passion for cultivation!
Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes and began to channel the magic within her.
The light of Light Gold swirled around her petite form, flickering like fireflies.
She slowly infused her magic into the prepared Magic Circle, and the runes on the circle began to glow one by one, emitting a low humming sound.
This was her improved Healing Magic Circle, based on ancient texts combined with her understanding of magic.
She believed that this time it would surely succeed!
However, things did not go as planned.
The light of the Magic Circle flickered for a moment before gradually dimming, ultimately extinguishing completely.
The scar on the elder brother's leg remained grotesque, the magical energy within Second Brother was still in chaos, and Brother San… continued to stare blankly at the Magic Water crystal ball, showing no signs of practicing.
"Another failure..." Luna said dejectedly, her head hanging low, her small face flushed like a ripe apple.
"I told you, that little trick of yours doesn't work at all!" the elder brother grumbled in a rough voice, his tone laced with impatience.
Ever since he had been disabled by the Magic Backlash, his temper had grown increasingly volatile.
"Yeah, Luna, we all know you've tried your best, but... sigh..." Second Brother sighed, his expression forlorn.
He had once been the most talented Mage in the family but was deceived by a close friend and fell into a Magic Dilemma, leaving him in despair ever since.
"Luna, don't waste your efforts. My Magical Talent is just like this; there's no forcing it," Brother San said absently, still fixated on the crystal ball.
He had been hailed as a Magic Genius since childhood but had squandered his potential due to pride and complacency. Now his Magic Water level was even below that of some ordinary Mages.
Listening to her brothers' complaints, Luna felt deeply wronged.
She had worked so hard to help them, but… why wasn’t it working?
She bit her lips, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Elder Brother, Second Brother, Brother San, please don’t say that! I will find a way!" Luna sniffed and tried hard not to let the tears fall.
She opened a thick Magic Tome and quickly flipped through its pages, lines of obscure Iris text flashing before her eyes.
"I'll study this Magic Tome more carefully; there has to be a solution!"
Seeing Luna's determination, Elder Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San decided not to say anything further.
Although they complained verbally, they all understood in their hearts that Luna was genuinely trying to help them.
At that moment, Aelia walked in.
She looked at Luna's flushed face and reddened eye sockets, her heart aching as she asked, "Luna, what’s wrong? Have you encountered another problem?"
Luna lifted her head and looked at Aelia. "Mom, my magic... still can't help my brothers."
Aelia gently stroked Luna's hair and comforted her softly, "It's okay, Luna. You've already tried very hard. Take your time; there will always be a solution."
"But..." Luna hesitated for a moment before voicing her concern. "Mom, can my magic... can it remove the... the influence of betrayal on Dad?"
Aelia's body stiffened slightly. She took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Luna, you're still young; there are some things you don't understand. Dad's situation is... very complicated and cannot be solved by magic."
Seeing Aelia's expression, Luna understood that her mother was hiding something from her.
However, she didn't press further and simply nodded obediently.
"I understand, Mom."
"Qin Si, is the Magic Potion ready?" Aelia turned to look at Qin Si, who was standing at the door.
"Madam, it’s ready," Qin Si replied as he entered with a tray holding a cup emitting a strange fragrance of the Magic Potion.
Luna gazed at the cup of Magic Potion, feeling an inexplicable sense of resistance rising within her.
She instinctively took a step back and shook her head.
“Mom, I don’t want to drink it…”
“Luna, dear, this is a Magic Potion for Refining Shen Dan. It can enhance your Magical Talent,” Aelia gently urged.
“No, I don’t want to drink it!” Luna's voice suddenly turned sharp as she clutched Aelia's sleeve tightly. “Mom, I feel… I feel like this Magic Potion… something is wrong…”
Aelia looked at Luna’s terrified expression, filled with confusion.
This Magic Potion was crafted by her own hands, using the most precious ingredients. How could there be something wrong?
Just then, Lucius walked in.
Seeing Luna's unusual reaction, he quickly asked, “What’s wrong? What happened?”
“Lucius, you came at the right time.” Aelia pointed to the Magic Potion on the tray and said, “Luna says something is off with this Magic Potion. Can you take a look?”
Lucius picked up the Magic Potion and examined it closely, even sniffing it, his brow furrowing in concern.
“This Magic Potion…”
Luna’s small brow was tightly knitted, as if she faced an unsolvable puzzle.
She tugged at Aelia's sleeve, her little face pale and her eyes filled with fear, a stark contrast to her usual innocent and carefree demeanor.
“Mom, I… I sense… Dark Magic… it’s stirring…” she said in a shaky voice, barely above a whisper but carrying an undeniable weight of seriousness.
The once relaxed atmosphere in the room instantly froze.
Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San were all stunned, even the usually composed Aelia showed a look of surprise.
Dark Magic, the most dangerous and taboo force in the magical world, represents destruction and chaos, a nightmare for all Mages.
"Luna, what are you saying?" her elder brother asked in a rough voice, a hint of skepticism in his tone.
He thought Luna was too young and might have misperceived something.
Ignoring her brother's doubts, Luna clutched Aelia's sleeve tightly, as if it were her only support.
She lifted her head, her gaze steady as she looked at Aelia, speaking each word with conviction. "Mom, Dark Magic... it... it will soon threaten the Glorious Demon Fortress..."
Aelia's heart sank. The fear and determination in Luna's eyes compelled her to take these words seriously.
Though Luna was still young, she carried the blood of a Great Mage, giving her an extraordinary sensitivity to magic.
Moreover, Luna had accurately predicted the crises of the Magic Castle multiple times before, each time without fail.
"Dark Magic..." Aelia murmured. The Glorious Demon Fortress was one of the most powerful strongholds in the magical realm, boasting a long history and a formidable Defensive System.
Yet, the threat of Dark Magic always loomed over them like a sword hanging by a thread.
"I will not let Dark Magic destroy the Glorious Demon Fortress!" Aelia took a deep breath. As the Lady of the Fortress, she was the pillar protecting her family; she would never allow anyone or any force to harm her loved ones or her home.
Luna looked at Aelia's resolute expression, feeling a surge of admiration and reassurance within her.
She knew that as long as her mother was there, the Glorious Demon Fortress would surely weather any storm.
Aelia felt a wave of dizziness wash over her, an inexplicable force surging within her body that made it hard to stand steady.
Taking another deep breath to suppress her discomfort, she addressed everyone. "I need... the Guiding Elixir back in place..."
Shen Dan is the treasure of the Glorious Demon Fortress, containing powerful Magical Power.
Only the Lady of the Fortress can harness the power of Shen Dan to protect the Magic Castle.
However, ever since Leonard betrayed her, the power of Shen Dan has become unstable and difficult to control.
Aelia sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and began to channel the magic within her.
She slowly infused her magic into Shen Dan, attempting to guide its power back into place.
Yet, Shen Dan acted like a mischievous child, darting around uncontrollably.
Beads of sweat formed on Aelia's forehead, and her complexion grew increasingly Pale.
She felt her magic rapidly depleting, and her body growing weaker.
At that moment, Lucius walked in.
Seeing Aelia in pain, he hurried over and asked, “Mother, what’s wrong?”
Aelia opened her eyes and weakly said, “Shen Dan… is out of control…”
With a furrowed brow, Lucius moved behind Aelia, placing his hand on her back and slowly infusing his magic.
His pure magic flowed into Aelia, like a clear spring, purifying the impurities within Shen Dan and guiding its power back into place.
As Lucius’s magic poured in, the glow of Shen Dan gradually stabilized, and Aelia felt her strength slowly returning.
Taking a deep breath, she once again channeled the magic within her, guiding the power of Shen Dan to merge with her own body.
A powerful force surged into Aelia's body, filling her with an overwhelming sense of strength.
Her complexion gradually returned to a healthy flush, and her eyes sparkled with renewed brightness.
Lucius withdrew his hand, nodding in satisfaction before turning to leave the room. His figure vanished at the end of the corridor as if he had never been there.
Aelia slowly opened her eyes, feeling the magic energy coursing through her. A faint smile appeared on her lips.
"Thank you, Lucius..."
Yet, Aelia sensed something was amiss...
Qin Si approached gracefully, carrying a tray. "Madam, your Magic Potion..." Aelia felt a strange energy swirling within her, like a slippery snake slithering through her meridians.
The power from Shen Dan was overwhelmingly dominant, filling her to the point of almost bursting.
She furrowed her brow slightly; this sensation was unlike anything she had experienced before.
An unsettling premonition spread through her heart, engulfing her like a rising tide.
At that moment, Qin Si entered with the tray, which held a cup emitting an unusual fragrance from the Magic Potion.
The scent was rich and sweet, reminiscent of exotic spices mixed together but tinged with an almost imperceptible metallic sweetness, akin to... the taste of blood.
The aroma quickly filled the room, sweet enough to induce nausea.
"Madam, your Magic Potion," Qin Si said softly and respectfully, as if nothing had happened.
But her slightly trembling fingers betrayed the unease within her.
Luna took a sharp breath, the sweet, cloying scent making her feel nauseous. A strong sense of repulsion surged from the depths of her heart, as if every cell in her body was screaming in refusal.
Her small face turned pale in an instant, her pupils suddenly constricting as she widened her eyes in terror, as if she had seen something horrifying.
“No! I don’t want to drink it!” Luna’s sharp voice shattered the eerie silence in the room. She jumped off the chair and hid behind Aelia, clutching tightly to her sleeve, her body trembling slightly like a frightened little beast.
“Mom, I’m begging you… I don’t want to drink it… I absolutely won’t drink it!” Luna’s voice carried a hint of a sob, her small hands gripping Aelia’s sleeve as if it were her only lifeline.
Aelia felt Luna’s small hands were icy cold. She looked down at Luna’s terrified little face, filled with confusion and concern.
This magic potion was crafted by her own hands, using the most precious ingredients. Why was Luna resisting it so strongly?
Could it be… that something was truly wrong?
“Luna, dear, this magic potion…” Aelia began to explain but was abruptly interrupted by Luna.
“No! Mom! Listen to me!” Luna lifted her head, her gaze resolutely fixed on Aelia. “This is my bottom line! I will never drink this magic potion! I… I feel… it will turn me into… a monster…”
Luna’s voice trembled yet held an undeniable firmness.
Within her small body seemed to harbor a tremendous strength that allowed her to bravely confront all fears.
Aelia looked at Luna's determined eyes, filled with confusion and shock.
Luna's reaction was too unusual; there must be something she didn’t know.
She turned to glance at Qin Si, her expression carrying a hint of inquiry.
Qin Si still kept her head down, making it impossible to discern her expression.
The tray in her hand trembled slightly, the sweet aroma of the Magic Potion growing more intense, as if it were about to fill the entire room.
The atmosphere in the room became heavy and oppressive, reminiscent of the calm before a storm.
Aelia, Luna, and Qin Si each harbored their own thoughts, probing one another while concealing something beneath the surface.
Luna clutched Aelia's sleeve tightly, her gaze darting around warily, as if bracing for something ominous.
Aelia's eyes were fixed intently on Qin Si, who remained motionless, head bowed like a statue.
“Qin Si…” Aelia began slowly, her voice low and hoarse. “What is this Magic Potion… really about?”
Qin Si's body shuddered slightly as she slowly lifted her head, revealing a pale and contorted face.
Her eyes were hollow and numb, as if she had lost her soul.
“Madam… this Magic Potion… is… is…” Qin Si's voice came out in broken fragments, as if squeezed from deep within her throat, carrying an eerie hoarseness.
“What is it?” Aelia pressed on, her heartbeat quickening with an unsettling premonition rising within her.
Suddenly, a strange smile crept across Qin Si's lips. She slowly raised the tray in her hand, presenting the cup of sweetly scented Magic Potion to Aelia.
“Madam… please… please drink it…”
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