A shockwave was released from the ritual’s center, destroying the rest of the circle as the bee container blew up from the energy overload. A bright light and thousands of stone shards flew past Jake, and dense energy washed over him. The energy was followed by the presence of a C-grade as a faint scent of flowers filled the air. Jake was elated, smiling as he felt the powerful presence released by the Bee Queen, but his facial expression froze when the bright light faded and he saw her form in its full glory. Before him stood what he could only describe as a tall, mature humanoid woman. She
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