The moment Jake activated the formation, runes suddenly appeared in front of them like miniature stars. They pulsed in sync with the unseen formation, slowly aligning in a rhythm. A moment later, the air trembled as unseen inscriptions flickered into existence.
The first layer melted away, revealing a translucent wall of shifting symbols. The second layer resisted, crackling with faint bursts of light as Jake performed a hand sign, his fingers weaving intricate gestures through the air.
Minutes stretched on, each second thick with anticipation, and then, with a sharp hum, the final layer of the formation unraveled. The air distorted, and the world beyond the veil revealed itself.
