No sooner had Keitel turned back to Lucia, a thunderous sound came from above them. There was a booming reverberation from above. Clover stared up at the veil with them. The purple veil lit up with each thundering impact.
"Quickly Clover, the barrier is weakening. Finish the Ritual," Lucia instructed. Clover raced to the door. Lucia sat Michael aside and stood up. She held the blade in her hands and faced the wall. Keitel advanced to her side. They both prepared for what was on the other side.
Within a matter of moments, the veil began to fracture. The blows from outside penetrated the boundary. The entire veil shattered and faded from view. Keitel and Lucia were brought face to face with the burning ruins of the fortress. From atop of the barrow where the door sat, they could see the battle still waged on.
