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墨書 Inktalez
Luna's small face still bore the sweet remnants of sleep, her pink lips slightly curled upwards, as if savoring the beauty of a dream.
However, amidst this tranquil serenity, a barely perceptible unease began to spread silently.
Her previously tightly shut eyes suddenly quivered, as if sensing the approach of some danger.
In an instant, she opened her eyes wide, her tiny body tensing up like a frightened kitten, every hair on her body standing on end.
The surrounding light seemed to dim slightly, and the air was thick with a suffocating sense of oppression.
Luna's heart raced wildly, an unprecedented fear gripping her body and mind.
She saw it!
In the dim light, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
The person was tall and imposing, with a cold demeanor—it was Leonard, the Lord of the Glorious Demon Fortress!
Yet at that moment, Leonard was utterly different from the one she knew.
His eyes were blood-red, as if burning with two blazing flames filled with madness, distortion, and a desire for destruction.
A strange smile curled at the corners of his mouth, a grin that radiated evil and mockery, sending chills down her spine.
Luna's pupils constricted sharply; she recognized him—or rather, she felt it!
This Leonard before her was no longer the one she had known; he was the terrifying Heart Demon imprisoned deep within his soul!
The Heart Demon had broken free from its shackles, memories resurfacing, and its power had become immensely strong!
What did he want?
Luna didn’t know, but she could feel that deep-seated malice directed at her!
A tremendous sense of crisis enveloped Luna in an instant.
She wanted to scream, wanted to flee, but her body felt as if it were under a spell—unable to move.
Fear surged like a tidal wave, nearly drowning her.
“Little One, you’ve finally awakened,” the voice of Heart Demon Leonard was deep and hoarse, echoing as if from the depths of hell with a chilling resonance.
He stepped closer to Luna with deliberate slowness; each step felt like he was crushing her heart beneath his feet, inflicting suffocating pain.
“You are special—truly. To think you could allow me to break free from that damned restraint so quickly.” The madness flickered in Heart Demon Leonard’s eyes as he reached out his hand to caress Luna’s face.
Luna felt a wave of nausea; she instinctively recoiled, trying to evade that tainted hand.
“Don’t shy away, Little One. I will cherish you well.” Heart Demon Leonard’s hand grasped nothing but air; he seemed somewhat displeased as his tone turned even colder.
"You are destined to belong to me, to be with me forever. I will imprison you here, so you can never escape from me!"
Luna's eyes widened in terror as she finally understood the intentions of Heart Demon Leonard. He wanted to confine her, to make her his plaything, forever unable to flee!
"No! I don't want this!" Luna screamed in her heart, struggling desperately to break free from this terrifying Destiny. However, Heart Demon Leonard's power was far too strong; she simply could not resist.
He grabbed Luna's wrist and yanked her up from the bed.
"Let go of me! You monster!" Luna cried out, fighting with all her might. Her small hands clenched into fists, pounding repeatedly on Heart Demon Leonard's arm.
Heart Demon Leonard remained unfazed, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "It's useless, Little One. You cannot escape. From the moment you arrived in this world, you were destined to belong to me!"
With a forceful tug, he pulled Luna into his embrace. He held her tightly as if she were a precious treasure, afraid she would slip away from his grasp.
Luna felt a wave of suffocation wash over her as she struggled to break free from Heart Demon Leonard's hold. Yet the more she fought, the tighter he held her, as if he wanted to meld her into his very being.
"Help! Someone help me!" Luna cried out in despair, her voice filled with fear and hopelessness. She knew that if this continued, she would surely fall into Heart Demon Leonard's clutches and never escape.
In that critical moment, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Luna's mind. She thought of a way—perhaps a means to escape her predicament.
She ceased her struggles and lifted her head, gazing at Heart Demon Leonard with wide, watery eyes, looking utterly pitiful.
"Daddy..." she called softly in her innocent voice.
That single word "Daddy" struck Heart Demon Leonard like a bolt of lightning. His previously frenzied gaze turned blank in an instant.
His arms that held Luna froze mid-air.
"Daddy...?" he murmured to himself, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
His mind became a chaotic whirlpool as countless Memory Fragments surged forth, causing him excruciating pain. He saw visions of his former lover, glimpses of his once-happy child, memories of the family he had lost...
The beautiful memories contrasted sharply with his current madness and distortion, filling him with an overwhelming sense of shame and pain.
"What... what am I doing?" He began to doubt himself, questioning his actions.
His once steadfast beliefs started to waver, crumbling under the weight of his turmoil.
Luna noticed the change in Heart Demon Leonard's expression, and a glimmer of hope ignited within her.
She knew her approach was working!
Continuing to look at Heart Demon Leonard with a pitiful gaze, she softly called out, "Daddy... please don't be like this, Luna is scared..."
"Luna...?" Heart Demon Leonard's body trembled slightly as he looked down at the small figure of Luna in his arms, a surge of indescribable emotions welling up inside him.
It was compassion, guilt, love...
These feelings were ones he had once possessed but had buried deep within his heart.
Now, they were awakened by Luna's simple call of "Daddy."
He began to question the meaning of his existence, reflecting on his actions.
What had led him to become this way? Was it for power? For desire? Or for that ever-unfillable void?
He didn't know; he truly didn't know.
His heart was filled with confusion and uncertainty, and he felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness and disorientation.
"I..." He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found himself unable to utter a word.
"Little One, you..." He looked at Luna, wanting to push her away but realizing he simply couldn't do it.
Inside him, a fierce struggle was taking place.
His once unwavering beliefs were crumbling piece by piece.
"Daddy..." Luna called out again, her voice filled with dependence and trust.
That single word "Daddy" completely shattered Heart Demon Leonard's psychological defense.
The madness in his eyes vanished entirely, replaced by endless confusion and bewilderment.
He slowly released Luna from his grasp, as if shedding a heavy set of Demon Binding Shackles.
"I... I..." he murmured to himself, staggering backward.
His body trembled more violently, as if he might collapse at any moment. Just then, Leonard's eyes regained their clarity. He closed his eyes in pain, as if trying to seal away those unbearable memories forever in his heart. Taking a deep breath, he slowly opened his eyes.
"Luna, how did you end up here?" he asked, looking at Luna with a gentle and kind tone, reminiscent of a loving father caring for his daughter. Luna blinked her big eyes, filled with confusion as she gazed at Leonard. She didn't understand what had happened or where Heart Demon Leonard had gone. All she felt was that the Leonard before her seemed to have returned to the one she knew.
Leonard carefully picked Luna up and softly said, "It's late; let me take you back to your room to sleep." Holding her close, he walked out of the room. His steps were steady and gentle, as if afraid of waking the little angel in his arms.
After placing Luna back in her room, Leonard gently tucked her in before turning to leave. He didn't notice that shortly after he departed, a black figure silently appeared at the doorway. The shadow stood still, sharp eyes fixed intently on Leonard's retreating figure. Her face bore no expression, but her gaze was filled with anger and hatred.
"Leonard..." she hissed through clenched teeth, her voice low and hoarse, like a whisper from hell. Who was she? What did she want? No one knew. She simply stood there, motionless like a cold statue. It wasn't until Leonard's silhouette vanished into the darkness that she slowly turned and disappeared into the night.
In the air lingered a faint killing intent that refused to dissipate. Holding Luna in his arms, Leonard felt a sense of softness and warmth that left him dazed. He could hardly believe that he had just been controlled by the Heart Demon and had wanted to harm this small, innocent child. Fear surged within him like a tidal wave; he couldn't imagine what terrible things might have happened if it hadn't been for Luna's tender call of "Daddy."
He carefully cradled Luna as he returned to her room, moving as gently as if he were holding a fragile treasure.
He gently wiped away the tear stains from Luna's eyes with his fingertip. The delicate touch stirred a strong sense of protectiveness within him.
"Don't be afraid, Luna, Daddy is here," Leonard's voice was deep and gentle, carrying a barely perceptible tremor.
He didn't know why he spoke those words, but he felt that this little baby in his arms held an extraordinary significance for him.
He carefully laid Luna down on the bed, tucked her in, and gazed at her peaceful sleeping face.
Her little cheeks were rosy, like a ripe apple, utterly adorable.
Leonard couldn't help but reach out, gently stroking her hair, feeling the soft strands glide through his fingers.
An inexplicable emotion surged within him—guilt, affection, and an impulse to protect.
He became aware that he could no longer be controlled by the Heart Demon; he had to protect Luna, this little angel who brought him hope.
He rose quietly and left the room.
In the deep of night, the moonlight poured down like water, enveloping the entire Magic Castle in a silver glow.
Aelia's figure appeared at Luna's door like a specter.
She wore a black Magic Robe that wrapped her graceful form tightly.
Her face bore no expression, cold as ice, resembling a block of Millennium Ice that radiated a chilling aura.
Her deep-set eyes were like two cold stars, flickering with an icy light.
She fixed her gaze on Leonard inside the room as if trying to see through him and uncover the secrets hidden deep within his soul.
She saw the tenderness and guilt in Leonard's eyes, his affection and desire to protect Luna.
These emotions once belonged to her but had now been taken away by another woman.
Jealousy gnawed at her heart like a venomous snake, while flames of anger burned within her chest.
She hated Leonard for his betrayal, hated the woman who stole her happiness, and loathed herself for being unable to stop it all from happening.
Her gaze pierced through Leonard's body as if she could see another presence—an evil lurking deep within Leonard's soul.
That demon was grinning mockingly, taunting her helplessness.
"Leonard..." Aelia's voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell, carrying a chilling coldness.
She slowly raised her hand and pointed at Leonard's chest.
"You think you can hide this from me?" Aelia's lips curled into a cold smile.
But she also knew that the Heart Demon would ultimately return; when it did, the entire Magic Castle would be plunged into an Eternal Abyss.
She had to stop it all from happening, no matter the cost. Aelia's fingertip glimmered with a ghostly blue light, the breath of death, the power of destruction. She slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then suddenly opened them wide. Her fingers were about to touch Leonard's chest.
At that critical moment, a faint light flickered in the room. The glow was as weak as a firefly, yet it contained a powerful force.
“Daddy…” Luna's voice rang out, tender and clear, like a celestial melody.
Aelia's movements abruptly halted. Her body stood rigidly in place, as if enchanted. She slowly turned her head to look at Luna in the room.
She saw Luna gazing at her with wide, watery eyes, filled with curiosity. There was no fear or dread in those eyes, only innocence and wonder. That innocence warmed her heart like sunlight, instantly melting the ice within Aelia.
A flicker of hesitation crossed Aelia's eyes. She looked at Luna, at this innocent little baby, filled with conflicting emotions and struggles. Did she really want to kill Leonard? Did she truly want to take away Luna's father?
She didn’t know; she really didn’t know.
Aelia slowly lowered her hand, and the ghostly blue light faded away. She sighed and turned to leave the room. Her silhouette appeared incredibly desolate and lonely.
“I will find you…” Aelia’s voice echoed in the night sky, filled with uncertainty and suspense. With that statement left behind, she vanished into the vast darkness of the night. It felt as if she were speaking to Leonard or perhaps to the Heart Demon lurking within him…
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