The explosion of Magic energy did not remain confined within the underground chamber. The moment the big fragments merged with the three others, an enormous wave of light erupted from the center of the ritual.
It was not merely invisible Magic energy. The energy became visible.
A colossal sphere of transparent light expanded outward like a growing bubble. Countless colors flowed across its surface. Silver, blue, gold, violet, green, and crimson intertwined together while runes also flickered briefly within the expanding shell before fading away again.
The sphere continued growing. It passed through stone, reinforced barriers, and countless Magical arrays designed to contain energy. Nothing stopped it.
Deep beneath Leonora Palace, the expanding sphere surged upward.
A moment later the palace itself became engulfed by the growing bubble of light. Several enchanted lamps flickered violently. Magical devices throughout the palace briefly activated on their own.
