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The Glorious Demon Fortress stood tall, its gray stone walls reflecting the harsh light of the sun.
Inside the castle, servants hurried about, polishing ancient armor and tending to the lush gardens. Everything seemed orderly as usual, yet the tension in the air was palpable.
Aelia sat by the window, sunlight spilling over her delicate features, but failing to illuminate her dimmed eyes.
The letterhead in her hand was crumpled, each word on the page like a sharp dagger piercing her heart.
Qin Si stood quietly nearby, watching Lady Pale’s expression with a heart full of worry and compassion.
“Lady…” Qin Si whispered, unsure of how to offer comfort.
Aelia took a deep breath, her voice trembling as she said, “How could he… how could he do this to me?” Tears finally broke free, cascading down her Luna-like cheeks and falling onto the letterhead, smudging the ink and blurring her once beautiful memories.
Years of marriage and sweet promises had turned into ironic lies.
In that moment, her world crumbled.
Suddenly, the study door swung open with a bang. Her elder brother entered, leaning on his cane, his face etched with anger and disappointment.
He had heard the news—about their father’s betrayal and their mother’s suffering.
Once disabled by a magic backlash, he had been filled with self-doubt and pain. It was their mother’s encouragement and support that reignited his hope for life.
Now, however, their home was shaking under the weight of their father’s treachery.
“Mother, are you alright?” he asked as he approached Aelia with concern.
Aelia shook her head, tears blurring her vision.
Her brother grasped their mother’s hand tightly, a warm current flowing from his palm into her cold grasp.
He knew he had to be strong—for their mother, for their family.
He took a deep breath, turned, and walked toward the training room. He needed to work harder on his magic; he wanted to become the pillar of his family and support them through thick and thin.
Meanwhile, Second Brother stood alone on the castle's watchtower, gazing into the distance. The biting wind tousled his hair but could not disperse the gloom in his heart.
He recalled the painful experience of being deceived by a close friend, trapped in the Magic Dilemma. Once, he had believed that friendship was the most precious thing in the world, only to be betrayed by the one he trusted most.
Now, with his family facing yet another crisis, he felt an unprecedented weight of pressure and responsibility.
"I won't give up," Second Brother murmured, determination shining in his eyes. "I will get through this; I will protect my family." He clenched his fists and turned away from the watchtower, heading toward the Magic Laboratory. He needed to find a way out of this predicament; he would face the storm alongside his family.
Brother San locked himself in his room, repeatedly reflecting on his past.
He once possessed enviable Magical Talent but had squandered it due to playfulness and laziness.
Now, witnessing the upheaval in his family, he felt deep regret and guilt.
He understood that he could no longer continue down this path; he had to change and take on his responsibilities.
He approached his desk, picked up the Ancient Grimoire, and began to study it earnestly.
In the room, only the sound of Yellowed Pages turning and his soft recitations filled the air.
His face was etched with regret and determination.
He knew he had to use his efforts to atone for past Errors and protect his family.
As night fell, the Glorious Demon Fortress was shrouded in darkness. Inside the castle, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.
Aelia sat by the bed, her gaze blankly fixed on the window.
Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San had all returned to their rooms, silently striving for the sake of their family and their Mother.
Suddenly, a hurried set of footsteps shattered the tranquility of the castle.
A small figure appeared in the corridor; it was Lucius.
He saw the chaos at home and felt a wave of worry wash over him. "Mother?" he asked tentatively, his voice trembling slightly.
Lucius cautiously pushed open Aelia's bedroom door. In the dim light of the moon, he saw his Mother’s solitary figure, and a pang of sorrow surged within him.
He knew that Mother had always valued the family's honor above all else, and Father’s betrayal was undoubtedly the greatest blow to her.
"Mother?" he asked again, his voice still quivering.
Aelia slowly turned her head and, upon seeing Lucius, managed a strained smile.
"Lucius, why aren't you asleep at this late hour?"
"Mother, I can't sleep," Lucius said softly as he approached the bedside. "I sensed something was off at home. Is something wrong?"
Aelia paused for a moment in silence before finally nodding.
"Your Father... he has another woman outside."
Lucius was taken aback. The Father he had always respected could do such a thing?
He shook his head in disbelief, struggling to process this sudden revelation.
"Mother, please don’t be too sad," Lucius comforted her. "I will stand by your side; we will face this together."
Aelia looked at Lucius with gratitude. "Good boy, hearing you say that puts my mind at ease."
Lucius knew that the most important thing now was not sadness, but unity.
He took a deep breath and said, "Mother, Big Brother, Second Brother, and Brother San are all very worried about you. I think we should come together and discuss what to do."
Aelia nodded; she understood that this was not the time to be strong-willed. She needed the support and help of her children.
Lucius immediately took action. He first went to find Big Brother and explained the situation to him.
Upon hearing this, Big Brother was filled with rage, clenching his fists tightly, wishing he could confront Leonard right away.
But Lucius stopped him, reminding him that the most important thing now was to remain calm. Only by standing united could they protect Mother and safeguard their home.
Next, Lucius went to find Second Brother and Brother San, sharing the news with them as well.
Second Brother remained quiet as always, but his eyes were filled with anger and determination.
Brother San appeared somewhat regretful; he felt he had been too indulgent in the past and had not fulfilled his responsibilities toward the family.
With Lucius's proactive coordination, the family finally gathered together.
In the living room, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.
Aelia sat in the main seat, her face pale and her eyes weary.
Big Brother, Second Brother, Brother San, and Lucius sat on either side of her, each lost in thought as they contemplated their next steps.
Just then, a faint cry broke the silence.
Everyone turned to see Luna lying in her cradle, her small body wriggling as if sensing the unrest in the household.
Luna's cries acted like a spark, igniting hope in everyone's hearts.
They became aware that they were fighting not just for themselves but for this little life that depended on them.
They could not allow this child to grow up in an environment filled with hatred and conflict.
Aelia slowly walked to the cradle and gently picked up Luna.
She looked at Luna's innocent face, her heart filled with maternal love and responsibility.
She silently vowed to protect this child, ensuring she grew up in a home filled with love and warmth.
Meanwhile, in Leonard's study, he paced back and forth, anxious and restless.
He never expected Aelia would know about his activities outside.
Feeling flustered, he still tried to cover up and make excuses.
"It’s impossible; she can’t know," Leonard muttered to himself. "Someone must be scheming behind my back."
He began to suspect everyone around him, unsure of who had leaked his secrets.
A sense of unprecedented crisis washed over him; he feared losing his current position and family.
"I can’t just sit here and do nothing," Leonard gritted his teeth. "I must find a way to suppress this matter."
He started planning his next move, aiming to stabilize Aelia and soothe the children, determined to protect his status and wealth.
Within the Magic Castle, tensions and conflicts among everyone escalated, creating a suffocating atmosphere.
Each person harbored ulterior motives, calculating for their own interests.
And Luna, seemingly a fragile infant, became the center of this storm.
Luna lay in Aelia's arms, her bright eyes observing everything around her.
She sensed that more events were about to unfold, and she needed to quickly devise a way to help her family change their destiny.
She recalled the plot of the original book, pondering every detail.
She knew that Leonard would not give up easily; he would surely resort to even more despicable means.
Her family would face greater challenges and trials.
"I must stop him," Luna vowed silently in her heart. "I must protect my family and change their destiny."
Her small hands tightly grasped Aelia's garment.
As night deepened, the Magic Castle fell into silence.
Only the occasional sound of footsteps and whispers broke this tranquility.
Everyone was hustling for their own future, fighting for their own interests.
Suddenly, Qin Si rushed over, her face pale and breathless.
She approached Aelia and whispered in her ear, "Madam, I... I found something..." Her voice trembled, as if it were difficult to speak.
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