Eleanor's Crystal

"Exactly!" Shane confirmed. "But I need your blood magic to trigger the cascade reaction."

Understanding dawned in Vincent's eyes. "It could destroy the entire laboratory."

"And us with it if we don't time our escape perfectly," Shane acknowledged grimly.

Vincent nodded his acceptance of the risk. "What do you need me to do?"

"Channel as much of your power as you can into the crystal when I give the signal," Shane instructed. "Captain, prepare for immediate withdrawal."

Liora positioned herself near the laboratory door, ready to create an exit path when needed.

Shane carefully modified their device one final time, removing several safety limitations. The copper disc began to heat dangerously in his hands as the competing magical energies fought for dominance.

"Denise!" Vincent called out to his sister, momentarily ceasing his attacks. "This is your final chance. Deactivate the prototype and surrender."