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墨書 Inktalez
"My lady, there is something I am unsure whether I should say..." Qin Si's voice was low, tinged with hesitation.
Aelia, troubled by Leonard's betrayal, lifted her head and wearily rubbed Mei Xin. "Speak, what is it?"
Qin Si cautiously glanced at Aelia and stammered, "My lady, I heard that the Lord of the Fortress... he has... he has taken a concubine."
"Crash!"
Aelia's teacup slipped from her hand and shattered on the floor into countless pieces.
The scalding tea splashed onto her skirt, but she felt nothing.
Her complexion turned pale in an instant, shock, disbelief, and pain intermingling in her eyes.
"You... what did you say?" Aelia's voice trembled violently, as if she had used all her strength to force out those few words.
Qin Si was startled by Aelia's reaction and quickly knelt down. "My lady, I only heard it from others; I do not know if it is true. But... but I have seen the Lord of the Fortress going out frequently lately, and each time he returns, he carries a strange cedar fragrance..."
Aelia swayed slightly, as if she might collapse at any moment.
She gripped the corner of the table tightly to steady herself.
It can't be... this is impossible... how could Leonard betray her?
They had grown up together, childhood sweethearts deeply in love.
She had given everything for him and for the Glorious Demon Fortress.
How could he...
But Qin Si had no reason to deceive her.
Moreover, Leonard had indeed been acting strangely lately... Could it be... could it all be true?
A wave of immense pain surged through her heart, nearly drowning her.
She felt as if her heart had been shattered into pieces, bleeding profusely.
“Qin Si, you should go now. This matter... do not tell anyone,” Aelia's voice was hoarse and weak.
Qin Si glanced at Aelia with concern and replied softly, “Yes, my lady. Please take care.” With that, she quietly withdrew from the room.
Only Aelia remained in the room.
She slumped helplessly in the chair, tears flowing uncontrollably.
She did not want to believe it, yet she had to face this cruel reality.
Had she and Leonard truly reached the end of their relationship?
That night, Leonard returned to the room and saw Aelia sitting on the edge of the bed, her expression cold and distant.
“Aelia, what's wrong? You look unwell,” Leonard asked with concern, though a hint of panic flickered in his eyes.
Aelia lifted her head and coldly stared at Leonard. “Leonard, I have something to ask you.”
Leonard's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm. “What is it? Why so serious?”
“Are you seeing another woman out there?” Aelia's voice was as cold as a knife, piercing straight into Leonard's heart.
Leonard's face turned pale instantly as he vehemently denied, “Aelia, what are you talking about? How could I do such a thing? Don't listen to those rumors!”
“Rumors?” Aelia scoffed, “Is that so? Then tell me, where have you been going every night lately? Why do you come back smelling of a strange Cedar Fragrance every time?”
Leonard began to sweat, stammering as he explained, “I... I've been busy with family matters, so I've had to go out for social engagements. As for the Cedar Fragrance... it must have been from someone else brushing against me.”
“Social engagements?” Aelia stepped closer to Leonard, her tone sharp, “Which woman are you socializing with? Did it lead to bed?”
“Aelia! You’re going too far!” Leonard shouted in anger and embarrassment, “I've sacrificed so much for this family, and you dare to suspect me like this!”
“Sacrificed?” Disappointment filled Aelia's eyes, “Is the price you've paid betrayal? Betrayal of me and our relationship?”
“I haven’t!” Leonard continued to argue, “I truly haven’t done anything to wrong you!”
“Enough!” Aelia could no longer endure it. With a fierce Ailya's Roar, she interrupted Leonard, “Leonard, how long are you going to keep lying to me? I already know about you and that woman... you’ve been involved with her for a long time!”
Leonard was completely panicked; he realized he could no longer hide the truth.
He decided to throw caution to the wind and said viciously, “That's right! I do have another woman! So what? Do you think you're still that lofty Lady of the Fortress from the Magic Castle? Now you're just an aging woman who's lost her charm!”
“You...” Aelia trembled with rage. She raised her hand and slapped Leonard hard.
“Smack!”
The crisp sound of the slap echoed in the room, leaving a bright red mark on Leonard's face.
"You dare to hit me?" Leonard covered his face, glaring at Aelia.
"What I did was still too light!" Aelia retorted angrily. "Leonard, you have truly disappointed me! I must have been blind to marry someone like you!"
"You..." Leonard was infuriated, wanting to retaliate but ultimately held back.
He knew that if he really fought with Aelia, it would only make things worse.
"Aelia, calm down," Leonard forced himself to suppress his anger, trying to ease the tension. "I know I made a mistake, but I did it for this family..."
"For this family?" Aelia scoffed. "Your so-called 'for this family' means betraying me and fooling around with other women?"
"I..." Leonard was at a loss for words.
"Get out! I want you to leave!" Aelia shouted hoarsely, pointing at the door. "I never want to see you again!"
Leonard's face turned pale; he knew he had completely lost Aelia's trust.
He shot Aelia a fierce glare before turning and leaving the room.
Aelia collapsed onto the bed, tears rolling down her cheeks like broken pearls.
Her heart was utterly shattered.
Meanwhile, in Luna's room.
A faint magical glow flickered as Luna focused intently on casting her spell.
In her small palm, a powerful surge of Magical Power flowed.
She was determined to help her elder brother lift the curse of Magic Backlash.
In her elder brother's room, the atmosphere was oppressive and heavy.
He sat in a Wheelchair, his face pale and his eyes tightly shut.
The magical aura surrounding him was chaotic and weak, as if it could dissipate at any moment.
Suddenly, a warm light enveloped his entire body.
He felt a strong force surge into him, repairing his damaged Meridian and Magic Circuit.
He abruptly opened his eyes, sensing that the Magical Power within him was gradually restoring!
"What... what is happening?" he murmured, his voice trembling.
He attempted to channel the Magical Power inside him and found that the previously sluggish Magic Circuit had become smooth, with the Magical Power feeling more abundant.
He sensed that a miraculous change was occurring within his body, as if he were being reborn.
He knew for certain that Luna must have helped him.
In the room of the Second Brother, Luna was trying to guide him to see through the deception of his so-called friend.
"Second Brother, do you really believe in your 'dear friend'? Is he really as good as you imagine?" Luna's youthful voice carried a hint of doubt.
Second Brother looked dazed, having always regarded that "close friend" as a confidant, obediently following his every word.
However, recent events had begun to make him question his judgment.
"Luna, what do you mean?" Second Brother asked, frowning.
Luna sighed and said, "Second Brother, have you ever considered why he always seems to 'coincidentally' appear whenever you face a magical problem, helping you solve it? Why does he always manage to 'timely' lend a hand when you're in trouble?"
A slight change crossed Second Brother's face.
He had previously thought it was mere coincidence, a sign of his "close friend's" concern and assistance.
But now, hearing Luna's words, he suddenly felt that something was amiss.
"Could it be... could he be intentionally putting me in difficult situations?" Second Brother's voice trembled slightly.
Luna nodded and said, "Second Brother, you're too kind-hearted, which is why you easily trust others. But some people may seem nice on the surface while secretly plotting against you. You need to open your eyes and see who truly deserves your trust."
Second Brother fell silent.
He began to carefully recall every moment spent with his "close friend," and the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
He realized that he had been led around by the nose by his "close friend," whose intentions seemed far from pure.
His heart filled with anger and regret.
He hated himself for being too gullible, falling into the trap set by his "close friend."
In Brother San's room, Luna was attempting to awaken the truth behind Brother San's Magical Talent.
"Brother San, you've always believed that you possess great Magical Talent, so you feel no need to work hard on your cultivation. But have you ever considered that your 'gift' might not truly belong to you?" Luna asked.
Brother San's expression stiffened.
He had always taken pride in his Magical Talent, thinking of himself as a chosen one.
Yet, Luna's words made him start to doubt whether his "gift" was genuine.
"Luna, what do you mean? Is my talent fake?" Brother San questioned.
Luna shook her head and replied, "I'm not saying your talent is fake; I'm saying that your talent has been amplified. Someone has used magical means to enhance your Magical Talent, leading you to believe that you possess great power. But in reality, your true level isn't that high."
Brother San's face turned pale.
He had been so consumed by the vanity brought on by his "gift" that he neglected his actual cultivation.
Now, hearing Luna's words, he became aware that he had been blinded by his "talent," wasting precious time in his training.
His heart was filled with guilt and regret.
He knew he had to start over and cultivate diligently if he truly wanted to master powerful Magical Power.
As the night deepened, dark currents surged within the Glorious Demon Fortress.
Suddenly, a chilling voice echoed through the darkness: "Little thing, you've disrupted my plans; I cannot let you live!"
Suddenly, a bony hand, filled with a fierce Killing Intent, reached out towards Luna's small figure.
"Stop!" Aelia's voice rang out like thunder.
She appeared from nowhere, standing protectively in front of Luna.
"Seeking death!" Leonard's eyes turned Crimson. Exposed by Aelia in front of everyone and slapped hard by her, he was consumed by rage.
He no longer cared about family reputation or years of friendship; all he wanted was to trample this woman who had humiliated him!
He unleashed a dark spell, hurtling straight towards Aelia!
The magic carried a potent corrosive aura; if it hit, it would either kill or severely injure!
Aelia's pupils constricted. She never expected Leonard to be so ruthless as to want to kill her!
She tried to evade, but found herself locked in by the powerful magical aura, unable to move at all!
In this critical moment, a small figure suddenly lunged forward, standing in front of Aelia!
It was Luna!
"Luna!" Aelia gasped, her heart racing.
She could hardly believe that this tiny infant would rush forward without hesitation to protect her!
However, an astonishing scene unfolded!
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light erupted around Luna's small body!
The golden light was sacred and powerful, instantly engulfing Leonard's dark magic!
Leonard's face changed dramatically as he stared wide-eyed in terror. "This... this is impossible! You... you actually possess holy magic?! No, this absolutely cannot be!"
As the golden light dissipated, Luna stood unharmed in front of Aelia, her bright eyes filled with determination.
"You... how dare you attack me?!" Aelia seethed with anger, her gaze fixed on Leonard, her voice trembling. "Leonard, you have truly disappointed me! I must have been blind to fall in love with someone like you!"
"Hahahaha..." Leonard suddenly burst into mad laughter, looking deranged. "Love? You dare to mention love to me? Aelia, what do you think you are? You're just an aging woman, a stumbling block in my path! If it weren't for your family's power, I would have kicked you aside long ago!"
His words were vicious and merciless, stabbing like sharp knives into Aelia's heart.
Aelia's face turned pale; she could hardly believe that the man she had devoted her entire heart and youth to viewed her in such a way!
"You... you..." She trembled with rage, unable to utter a single word.
"Hmph, let me tell you the truth. I already have someone I love outside—she is young and beautiful, gentle and considerate, a hundred times better than you! I've wanted to get rid of you for a long time; it's just that I never had the chance!" Leonard said smugly, as if finally shedding his disguise to reveal his ugly true self.
"You... you are utterly shameless!" Aelia roared, losing control of her emotions.
She summoned all her magical power and launched a fierce attack on Leonard!
In an instant, the two were locked in battle, magical light splattering throughout the room and turning it upside down.
Meanwhile, others in the Magic Castle heard the commotion and rushed over.
When they learned of Leonard's betrayal of Aelia, and even his actions against Luna, an uproar ensued!
"Oh my God! The Lord of the Fortress actually did something like this?!"
"This is truly shocking! I always thought the Lord of the Fortress and his lady were deeply in love, but it turns out it was all a lie!"
"Who is that Leonard's Concubine? How dare she seduce the Lord of the Fortress? What a shameless woman!"
"I think the Lord of the Fortress is finished this time! His lady will definitely not let him off the hook!"
"Poor lady, she sacrificed so much for the Magic Castle, only to end up like this..."
The people inside the Magic Castle were filled with anger and disdain over Leonard's betrayal.
At that moment, a young figure rushed over and stood between Aelia and Leonard.
It was Lucius!
"Father! What are you doing?!" Lucius glared at Leonard, disappointment filling his eyes. "How could you do this? How can you face Mother? How can you face the entire Magic Castle?!"
"Lucius, get out of my way! This is between me and your Mother; it has nothing to do with you!" Leonard roared.
"No, it has everything to do with me!" Lucius said firmly. "Mother has sacrificed so much for this family; how can you hurt her like this? I will not allow you to harm her any further!"
"You... you dare to defy me?!" Leonard's face turned pale with rage. "I am your Father; you must obey me!"
"Father? Do you deserve to be called my Father?!" Lucius shook his head in disappointment. "From the moment you betrayed Mother, you ceased to be my Father!"
He turned around and gently supported Aelia. "Mother, are you alright? Don't worry, I will stand by your side and support you!"
Aelia looked at Lucius with gratitude.
"What a good child..." she said, her voice choked with emotion.
Leonard, seeing Lucius siding with Aelia, was instantly furious.
"Oh, so you two, Mother and Son, have joined forces against me?! It seems you are determined to oppose me!" he roared, "In that case, don't blame me for being rude!"
With that, he pulled out a black token from his pocket and crushed it violently!
A beam of black light shot into the sky, instantly shattering the tranquility of the Magic Castle!
"Hahaha... Aelia, did you think you had won? You are mistaken! My reinforcements are beyond your imagination!" Leonard laughed triumphantly. "Soon, you will know the consequences of crossing me!"
Aelia's face turned pale as she saw the black light.
She realized that Leonard was calling for aid from his Concubine's forces!
Those were ruthless individuals; once they arrived, the Magic Castle would likely face a catastrophe!
"Damn it! We must find a way to respond quickly!" Aelia said anxiously.
However, she felt a wave of helplessness wash over her.
Faced with the powerful forces of Leonard's Concubine, she had no idea how to counter them.
Could the Magic Castle really be destroyed by Leonard?
Just as despair settled over everyone, a youthful voice suddenly rang out.
“Mother, don’t worry! Luna has a plan!”
Everyone turned in surprise to look at Luna, whose small face was filled with confidence.
“Luna, what plan do you have?” Aelia asked, puzzled.
Luna smiled mysteriously and said, “Mother, do you remember the plan I told you about before? Now is the time to put that plan into action!”
Upon hearing Luna’s words, Aelia recalled that Luna had indeed mentioned a plan previously, though she hadn’t paid much attention at the time.
Now it seemed that this plan might truly help them through this crisis!
“Alright! Luna, I believe in you!” Aelia said firmly. “Let’s do exactly as you say!”
Under Luna's direction, everyone began to take action.
They divided tasks among themselves and worked diligently to prepare.
Though the situation remained dire, a glimmer of hope began to emerge among them.
They believed that as long as they worked together, they could overcome any challenge!
As night deepened, the atmosphere within the Magic Castle grew increasingly tense.
Suddenly, the sound of urgent footsteps echoed through the air.
“Madam! It’s bad! A large group of people has arrived outside, claiming to be here on the orders of the Lord of the Fortress to take over the Magic Castle!” a Knight rushed in, panic evident in his voice.
Aelia's expression changed as she realized that the forces of Leonard's Concubine had arrived!
“How many of them are there?” she asked in a low voice.
“At least a hundred, and each one is a master of magic!” the Knight trembled as he spoke.
“Damn it!” Aelia cursed under her breath, knowing that the situation was dire.
“Mother, don’t panic; everything is going according to plan,” Luna said calmly.
“Luna, are you really confident?” Aelia asked with concern.
Luna nodded and replied confidently, “Mother, you can rest assured; I won’t let anyone harm you or the Magic Castle!”
With that, she turned to everyone and declared loudly, “Everyone, this is a critical moment for the survival of our Magic Castle! To protect our home and our loved ones, let us fight together!”
“Fight! Fight! Fight!”
The crowd shouted in unison, their spirits soaring.
Just then, a cold voice suddenly echoed above the Magic Castle: “Aelia, are you still resisting futilely? Surrender willingly if you know what’s good for you; otherwise, I’ll make sure your blood flows like a river!”
Aelia looked up to see a tall man hovering in the air, gazing down at them with a sinister smile on his face.
"Who are you?" Aelia asked coldly.
"Who am I? Ha ha... I am Leonard's favorite woman, and soon to be the mistress of Magic Castle!" The man laughed triumphantly.
"You wish!" Aelia retorted angrily. "Magic Castle is my home, and I will never let it fall into the hands of you despicable scoundrels!"
"Oh really? Then don't blame me for being rude!" The man sneered, suddenly unleashing a wave of black magic that surged toward Aelia!
In that critical moment, a golden light descended from the heavens, shattering the black magic into pieces!
Everyone looked up in shock, their eyes widening as they beheld Luna's small figure floating in the air, radiating a dazzling golden glow, like a goddess descending to earth!
"Want to harm my Mother? You must first get past me!" Luna's voice, though youthful, was filled with authority and power, echoing throughout Magic Castle.
The man's face changed dramatically as he stared in horror. "You... you are..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a beam of golden light shot from Luna, striking his body instantly!
"Ah..."
The man let out a terrible scream as he plummeted from the sky, crashing heavily to the ground, his fate uncertain.
Witnessing this scene, everyone present was stunned.
They never expected that this tiny infant possessed such immense power!
Could it be that she truly was a reincarnation of a deity?
Amidst the uncertainty of the crowd, Luna suddenly turned around and looked at Aelia, calmly saying, "Mother, it's your turn now."
Aelia gazed into Luna's bright eyes, a surge of strong confidence swelling within her.
Taking a deep breath, she slowly declared, "Leonard, from today onward, our ties are severed!"
The Glorious Demon Fortress, usually a scene of tranquil luxury, was now enveloped in a palpable tension that felt almost tangible.
It was like a pot of water on the verge of boiling.
And the mischievous three-year-old Xiao Luna was the little imp who had thrown fuel into the fire.
To be honest, she hadn’t intended to create chaos… it was more like she was guiding it, akin to a cute little demon orchestrating this grand turmoil.
Lady Aria, who typically exuded grace and elegance, now paced her room like a lioness trapped in a cage.
Luna sat on a velvet cushion, her innocent big eyes watching her with an expression that seemed to hold centuries of wisdom.
At last, she had convinced Aurea of the despicable truth about that little one, Leonard, and his… ahem… extracurricular activities.
It turned out that occasionally hinting at "the beautiful lady in the woods," combined with exaggerated gestures mimicking Leonard's slick words, was indeed effective.
Who would have thought?
"How dare you!" Aurea seethed, her voice trembling with suppressed rage. "This is utterly shameless!"
Luna, being so young and not quite grasping the nuances of adult anger, simply nodded in understanding.
"Shameless," she thought, finding the term quite disgusting, akin to something one might find in the clippings of a fairy's toenails.
Meanwhile, Leonard remained blissfully unaware of the impending storm, lost in his own world in his study, undoubtedly admiring his absurdly large collection of rings.
Luna had a vague recollection of him from her past life; he had been a powerful and renowned figure.
Now, she saw him as nothing more than a vain peacock, soon to be stripped of its tail feathers.
This arrogant fool deserved it.
But Aurea's outburst was not the only "pot" about to boil over in Magic Castle.
Luna had much to accomplish.
Her brothers—may they be well—were each teetering on the brink of personal disasters.
Her eldest brother, crippled by Magic Backlash, was consumed by pain day in and day out.
However, Luna recalled reading about a rare herb mentioned in a dusty old book, said to heal even the most severe Magical Burns.
Acquiring this herb would indeed be… quite a challenge.
Perhaps she could bribe the kitchen staff with cookies?
Then there was her Second Brother, who had been dragged into a magical quagmire by a so-called "friend," only to discover that this friend was no friend at all, but a demon.
Luna knew that the solution to his predicament involved an absurd ritual requiring a singing badger and pickled Siren tails.
Don't ask why.
She really needed to practice her skills in charming badgers.
And what about Brother San?
Oh, he's a special case.
He possesses a wealth of Magical Talent but has become complacent, wasting his potential on trivial spells and flashy explosions.
Luna planned to let him experience the joy of hard work.
Perhaps a little scare involving "monsters in the basement" would do the trick?
Just a tiny bit.
A fluffy little monster.
Maybe.
Qin Si, Aurea's loyal maid, hurried into the room, her face filled with worry.
"Madam," she said softly, glancing nervously at Luna, "Master Lucius wants to see you."
Lucius.
The youngest child of the Leonard Family, he was a kind but somewhat clumsy boy.
Luna liked him.
His embrace was warm.
And he had not inherited his father's sinister nature, which was definitely a plus.
"Tell him I'll be there soon," Aurea said, her voice still taut with anger.
She looked at Luna, a flicker of tenderness crossing her eyes.
"You... stay here. Be good."
Luna simply grinned, a glint of mischief in her eyes.
Be good?
Oh, her plans were far more interesting than just being "good."
The entire Magic Castle was about to undergo a major transformation, all thanks to this little tyrant.
To be honest?
She could hardly wait.
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