章節 177: Light of Two Suns

The sight in front of him was impressive, out of an insane nightmare.

Right after the front courtyard, the gate that gave access to the bridge and Ashgraufelsen's only access had tall stone columns, and the huge wooden doors were wide open. Lex couldn't see the bridge beyond the gate, as an unnatural mist emanated from the threshold, and where the wraiths came from. The strong wind blowing could not dispel the fog from the Hecate's Gate, summoned by Ludovica, the Imposter Nun.

The mansion would be easily defensible and perhaps virtually impregnable, due to the height and the impossibility of surrounding the small chateau. Of course, if it wasn't an attack like that, hellish hosts were virtually indestructible by ordinary humans.

What could the Lightbearer do?

The wraiths were few. But she imagined that as long as Hecate's Gate remained open, they would continue to arrive, attracted by the plentiful and cornered pasture.