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Luna hummed a tuneless little song, her fingers playing with the curtains of the horse-drawn carriage.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled light spots on her fair little face, reminiscent of little sprites dancing in the forest.
Her elder brother's Magic Backlash Curse had finally been lifted, which made her feel immensely relieved.
Thinking back to her brother's tragic fate in the original story, Luna couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear; thankfully, she had come and changed everything.
She could almost see the glory of their family rising in the future, and a proud smile crept onto her lips.
Meanwhile, within the Glorious Demon Fortress, Aelia felt as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping her heart, making it nearly impossible to breathe.
She stood by the window, staring blankly into the distance, her delicate features shrouded in an enduring sorrow.
Leonard had not returned to the Magic Castle for three days, claiming he was dealing with family matters, but she sensed that something was amiss.
A sense of unease spread within her like a volcano on the verge of eruption, leaving her restless and anxious.
Qin Si quietly approached Aelia from behind and draped a cloak over her shoulders.
"Madam, it gets chilly at night; you must take care of your health," Qin Si said softly, laced with concern.
Aelia forced out a faint smile. "Qin Si, do you think he... do you think he has another woman?" The question seemed to drain all her strength, her voice trembling severely.
Qin Si paused for a moment before reassuring her, "Madam, you’re overthinking it. The Lord of the Fortress has always held deep feelings for you; how could he..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a messenger pigeon fluttered in through the window and landed on the windowsill.
Qin Si walked over and took the small piece of paper tied to the homing pigeon’s leg. As she unfolded it, her face instantly turned pale.
“What’s wrong?” Aelia noticed Qin Si’s unusual demeanor, her heart sinking.
Trembling, Qin Si handed the note to Aelia, which read: Leonard and Leonard's Concubine Tryst have a son.
The words on the paper felt like sharp knives, piercing deeply into Aelia’s heart.
Years of loving fantasies shattered in that moment.
She felt as if her world had collapsed, plunging into darkness.
“Ah…” A heart-wrenching cry echoed throughout Magic Castle as Aelia collapsed to the ground, tears flooding out like a burst dam.
She pressed her hand tightly against her chest, as if an invisible hand was ruthlessly tearing at her heart.
The atmosphere in Magic Castle became tense and oppressive; the servants fell silent, afraid to make a sound.
Suddenly, Aelia felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. Her face turned pale, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead.
“Qin Si… the baby… the baby…”
Qin Si was terrified and at a loss. She hurriedly supported Aelia. “Madam, hold on! I’ll go get the Magic Doctor and Midwife Mage right away!”
Aelia gritted her teeth against the excruciating pain and managed to instruct, “Quick… hurry… prepare the delivery room… and… baby supplies…”
Qin Si dashed out in a panic, shouting as she ran, “Someone! Hurry! The madam is about to give birth!”
The Magic Castle was in chaos, with servants rushing around to prepare hot water, towels, and medicinal herbs.
Time passed slowly, each second feeling like a century.
Aelia lay on the bed, her face as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolling down her forehead like marbles.
She bit her lips tightly to suppress any sounds, but the tremors of her body betrayed the pain she was enduring.
Finally, Qin Si returned, panting alongside the Magic Doctor and three Midwife Mages.
"Madam! The Magic Doctor is here!"
The Magic Doctor, an elderly man with graying hair, hurried to Aelia's bedside and examined her condition carefully, his expression grave.
"This is an emergency; we must proceed with the delivery immediately! The well-being of the Madam is our priority!"
Aelia was in so much pain that she could not speak, only managing a weak nod.
The Magic Doctor turned to the Midwife Mages and said, "Prepare to begin!"
Luna stood anxiously outside the delivery room, gripping Hem tightly with her small hands, her heart racing in her throat.
She could faintly hear Aelia's pained groans from within the room, and it felt like needles were piercing her heart.
"Qin Si, how is Mother?" Luna's voice trembled slightly.
Qin Si shook his head. "I don't know either; the Magic Doctor is inside..."
Suddenly, the door to the delivery room swung open, and a Midwife Mage emerged, carrying a basin of blood.
"What...?" Qin Si gasped, covering her mouth in terror.
Luna looked at the basin of blood, its vivid red color striking her eyes like a sharp blade.
A faint Bloody Smell lingered in the air, mingled with a barely perceptible magical aura; it was Aelia's magic, slowly dissipating!
Her heart raced to her throat, and her face turned pale.
"Qin Si, what... what is happening? Why is there so much blood?" Luna's voice trembled noticeably as she struggled to suppress her fear and maintain her composure.
Qin Si's already Pale face grew even more ghastly. She shook her head helplessly, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"I... I don't know. The lady has been crying out in pain, and the Magic Doctor said the situation isn't good..."
A chill shot up from Luna's feet to her head; she knew this was no ordinary childbirth!
Aelia was the Lady of the Fortress from the Glorious Demon Fortress, raised in luxury with a physique far superior to that of ordinary people. How could she be facing such complications?
Unless... unless someone had sabotaged her!
"I can't just sit here and do nothing!" Luna clenched her teeth, knowing she had to stay calm and take action.
She desperately recalled the events from the original story, trying to find clues to resolve the crisis.
Inside the delivery room, Aelia's moans grew weaker, each muffled cry cutting into Luna's heart like a dull knife.
She could imagine the agony Aelia was enduring at that moment—the dual torment of body and spirit was enough to shatter anyone's will.
Another basin of blood was brought out, this time a darker shade of red, with an even stronger metallic scent.
Luna could no longer control her emotions; her small hands clenched into fists, Ailya's white nails digging deep into her flesh, yet she felt no pain at all.
"Ah—"
Suddenly, a heart-wrenching scream echoed from the delivery room, followed by a suffocating silence.
Luna could no longer stand; her legs gave way beneath her, and she collapsed to the ground.
Fear, anxiety, and worry intertwined within her, almost consuming her entirely.
She knew she had to do something, even if it was just to pray.
Struggling to her feet, she stumbled to the center of the yard and looked up at the deep night sky.
There was no moon tonight, only a few lonely stars emitting a faint glow.
"Great God of Magic, please bless Mother Aelia with safety! She is a good person; she should not suffer such pain! I would give everything I have in exchange, just for her and the child to be safe..." Luna's voice trembled as it echoed in the quiet night.
She knelt fervently on the ground, hands clasped together, praying continuously.
Time passed slowly, and there was still no sign of movement from the delivery room.
Luna's knees had gone numb, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead, yet she remained there, motionless.
She knew that all she could do was wait—wait for a miracle to happen.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept through, dispersing the bloody smell in the air and stirring the loose strands of Luna's hair.
She faintly heard a weak cry of a baby coming from the delivery room, but it quickly faded away.
Luna abruptly lifted her head, unable to believe her ears.
Could it be… could Mother Aelia have given birth?
Just then, Qin Si stumbled out of the delivery room, her face streaked with tears, looking panicked and dazed.
“Qin Si, how is Mother? What about the baby?” Luna rushed over to support the swaying Qin Si.
But Qin Si seemed not to hear her words, standing there in a daze, murmuring to herself, “It’s impossible… it can’t be… this must be a lie…”
Luna's heart sank; she realized that things might be worse than she had imagined.
“Qin Si, what happened? Please tell me!” Luna anxiously shook Qin Si's thin shoulders.
Only then did Qin Si come to her senses. She looked up at Luna with an incredibly complex expression in her eyes, her lips trembling as if she wanted to say something but found it hard to speak.
“Luna…” Qin Si's voice was hoarse and shaky, as if it came from the depths of hell. “Madam… she…”
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