diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm
index 4df7c71438a..55d2a51de61 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@
return 0
if(!(A in summon_spots))
to_chat(user, "[cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name] can only be summoned where the veil is weak - in [english_list(summon_spots)]!")
- return
+ return 0
var/confirm_final = alert(user, "This is the FINAL step to summon your deities power, it is a long, painful ritual and the crew will be alerted to your presence", "Are you prepared for the final battle?", "My life for [cult_mode.cultdat.entity_name]!", "No")
if(confirm_final == "No" || confirm_final == null)
to_chat(user, "You decide to prepare further before scribing the rune.")