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Qin Si was taken aback, clearly not expecting her lady to issue such a sudden command. However, years of service had instilled in her a habit of not questioning orders, and she immediately responded, "Yes, my lady."
She turned and walked toward the doors of the Assembly Hall, where sunlight poured in, momentarily dispelling some of the heavy atmosphere.
Qin Si deftly removed the Shimmering Veil that blocked the light and brought in several pots of lush plants, carefully placing them to obscure the stone pillars engraved with ancient runes.
Everyone was puzzled, especially Leonard. He frowned and asked irritably, "Aelia, what are you doing? Covering the runes and statues—do you intend to damage the Magic Castle's Defensive Barrier?" His tone carried a hint of accusation.
Aelia cast him a sidelong glance but did not respond directly. Instead, she gently patted Luna's little backside, a barely perceptible smile flickering in her eyes.
"Calm down, my lord. Luna says she wants to invite a distinguished guest."
"A distinguished guest?" Leonard scoffed, his tone dripping with disdain. "What guest could possibly be more important than me? I think she's just being childish and foolish!"
Upon hearing this, Luna pouted her lips and huffed in displeasure, as if protesting Leonard's belittlement.
Her big, round eyes darted around the room before she declared in a baby voice, "Daddy is mean! Luna is not being foolish! Luna wants to invite the strongest guest!"
Her adorable demeanor elicited quiet laughter from several onlookers, easing the tension in the Assembly Hall somewhat.
However, as Qin Si completely obscured the runes and statues, the temperature in the hall suddenly dropped. A chilling aura spread through the air, causing shivers to run down spines.
The once-bright light dimmed as if a thin mist enveloped everyone around.
"What’s happening?" someone whispered in alarm, their voice tinged with unease.
Leonard's face turned ashen as he abruptly stood up, glaring at Aelia and Luna. "Aelia, look at your precious daughter! What is going on? Are you trying to create chaos and disturb the peace of the Magic Castle?!"
Aelia remained unfazed, holding Luna a little tighter. Her voice was calm as she replied, "My lord, please remain calm. Luna knows what she is doing."
“Discipline? I think she's just being ridiculous!” Leonard shouted furiously, pointing an accusing finger at Luna. “At such a young age, instead of learning properly, she’s dabbling in these dark arts! Let me tell you, Aelia, if you can’t explain this today, I won’t let it go!”
Luna was startled by Leonard's fierce demeanor. She shrank back slightly, clinging tightly to Aelia's neck, her eye sockets brimming with tears.
“Daddy is scary…” she whimpered, her small figure evoking sympathy.
Aelia held Luna protectively, her gaze cold as she directed it at Leonard. There was a hint of warning in her tone. “Sir, watch your words! Luna is still young; you’ve frightened her!”
Leonard was momentarily taken aback by Aelia's icy stare and took a step back, but he continued to press on relentlessly. “I frightened her? I haven’t even settled the score with you yet! This Assembly Hall is filled with ominous winds and ghostly energy; what exactly are you two up to?!”
Just then, Luna suddenly lifted her head, stopping her tears. Her big, round eyes sparkled with determination.
She looked at Leonard and said in a baby voice, “Daddy, don’t be scary! Luna wants to invite the ancestors to settle this!”
At her words, the Assembly Hall fell silent in an instant. Everyone stared at Luna in shock as if they had heard something utterly unbelievable.
“The ancestors?!” Leonard's eyes widened as if he had heard a fairy tale. “What… what did you say? You want to invite the ancestors?!”
It was known that the ancestors of the Magic Castle had long since passed away; their souls had returned to silence. How could they possibly be summoned by a mere infant?
This was simply absurd!
However, just as doubts filled the air, the temperature in the Assembly Hall plummeted once more. A powerful and ancient aura suddenly enveloped the entire space.
The already dim light grew even darker, as if the whole Assembly Hall had plunged into endless shadows.
A rich magical presence permeated the air, making it feel oppressive and suffocating.
Suddenly, an Ethereal Figure slowly appeared in the center of the Assembly Hall.
It was an elderly man dressed in Ancient Magic robes, with white hair and beard, a dignified face, and deep, sharp eyes that seemed to penetrate everything.
Surrounding the old man was a faint Halo, emanating a powerful and sacred aura that made it difficult for anyone to look directly at him.
“Ancestral… Ancestor?!” someone exclaimed in a trembling voice, filled with fear and reverence.
Leonard was so frightened that his Twin Legs went weak, nearly causing him to collapse to the ground. His face turned pale, his Lips quivered as he stammered, “O-Old Ancestor… why… why have you come?”
The old man's authoritative gaze swept over the crowd before finally landing on Leonard. In a cold tone, he said, “Leonard, do you know your crime?!”
Under the old man's icy stare, Leonard felt a chill run through him, as if he had fallen into an Ice Cellar.
He quickly knelt on the ground, bowing his head repeatedly like pounding garlic, and trembled as he pleaded, “Old Ancestor, spare me! I do not know what crime I have committed; please enlighten me!”
The old man snorted coldly, disappointment evident in his voice: “The Family Motto of my Magic Castle has been passed down through generations with the duty to protect the honor of the Magic Castle. Yet you indulge in pleasure, obsessed with power, even betraying your wife by seeking pleasure outside. You have brought shame upon my Magic Castle!”
At these words, the Assembly Hall erupted in an uproar. The crowd looked at Leonard in shock.
Aelia's face turned Pale, her body trembling slightly, clearly affected by the old man's words.
“No… it’s not like that! Old Ancestor, please let me explain!” Leonard hurriedly tried to clarify. “I… I was just momentarily confused; I…”
The old man did not give him a chance to explain and interrupted him directly: “Enough! I do not wish to hear your excuses! I have come today to tell you that the honor of my Magic Castle cannot be tarnished! Aelia is a good wife; if you dare betray her again, I will not spare you!”
After saying this, the old man turned his gaze toward Aelia, his tone softening somewhat: “Aelia, you have worked hard for the Magic Castle for many years. You have done well; I am very pleased.”
Receiving praise from her ancestor, Aelia's eye sockets glistened with moisture as she held back tears and respectfully said, "Thank you for your kind words, Ancestor. I will do my utmost to protect the glory of the Magic Castle."
The elder nodded in satisfaction before turning his gaze toward Luna. "Remember, it is your responsibility to safeguard the honor of the Magic Castle."
With that, the elder's figure gradually became ethereal and eventually vanished into thin air.
As the elder departed, the cold atmosphere in the Assembly Hall dissipated, and the light returned, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.
However, everyone knew that what had occurred was very real.
"Ah..." someone sighed deeply, as if releasing a heavy burden.
Leonard slumped to the ground, his face pale and his body weak, as if he had just endured a life-and-death ordeal.
Aelia walked over to Luna and hugged her tightly, speaking gently, "Luna, you really scared me! You mustn't do that again, do you understand? Summoning ancestors carelessly is very dangerous."
Luna nodded obediently and replied softly, "I understand, Mother."
Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San gathered around, expressing their concern for Luna and advising her not to summon ancestors lightly in the future to avoid any accidents.
Lucius observed the anxious expressions on everyone's faces and approached Luna. Crouching down beside her, he said earnestly, "Luna, although you successfully summoned our ancestor this time, this method is not a long-term solution. In the future, we must rely on our own efforts to truly change the destiny of the Magic Castle."
Luna looked up at Lucius, her big eyes sparkling with wisdom.
"Brother San," she said in a baby voice, "I have an even better way to help the Magic Castle!"
A mysterious smile spread across her small face, leaving everyone curious about what secret weapon she might possess.
Aelia looked at Luna's mysterious smile, filled with confusion, but she did not ask any questions; instead, she gently stroked Luna's hair.
This Little One always brought her unexpected surprises.
"Alright, let's call it a day," Aelia stood up, breaking the silence in the Assembly Hall. "Everyone can go back and rest."
The crowd rose one by one and left the Assembly Hall.
Only Luna remained, still lying in Aelia's embrace, her big, shiny eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Mother..." she suddenly spoke in a baby voice, "Luna wants to eat candied fruit..."
Aelia paused for a moment upon hearing this and then smiled as she shook her head.
This Little One is such a little glutton!
"Okay, Mother will take you to eat candied fruit," Aelia said with a smile, holding Luna as they walked out of the Assembly Hall.
Outside the Assembly Hall, the sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers.
However, no one noticed that in a corner of the Assembly Hall, an inconspicuous potted plant trembled slightly, as if foretelling an impending storm...
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