She has been there all along

It is hard to recognize her with that twisted expression on her face. Vivienne slides the sword out of Lord Analybe's body and lets it free fall from where they stand to the bottom of the stadium. 

A massive panic erupts in the stadium, and the audience would even step over each other to get out of the place. 

Cathy staggers back with much of the air sucked out of her. The thud from the old man hitting the floor resonates crisp in her ears. She spats out a mouthful of blood herself. The sudden severance of the pact between Lord Analybe and the heirloom has affected her who is also in the joint contract.

She grabs Laurel's shoulders tightly, "The barrier is down! Please… Please… save my people…"