Chapter 290 Parley

The five of them continued downward until they had to cover themselves in holy energy to keep the heat from turning them into charcoal. They entered a wide chamber that reminded them of a depiction of hell as they could see pools of lava everywhere and lava veins in the walls and ceiling. The tunnel was also larger than any they have entered before and they could freely fly inside and many ants were moving around, in and out of the lava.

[That's way too many ants for us to fight. Especially in a place like this. Anyone has any ideas?] Sera asked

[...Maybe we can try a combined attack? We should be able to immobilize a lot of the ants that way.] Roxy proposed and Sera had a thoughtful expression on her face

[Can the two of you really do that? This chamber is atleast fifty meters wide.] Tim said with a complicated expression

[We should if we put everything into it. I'll lead first, then you follow.] Sera answered before placing her hand on the ground and steam instantly started to rise. Golden aura flared from all around her body until it suddenly became blue and moved gently like gentle waves on the sea. The ants in the chamber instantly became alarmed as they sensed the aura and instantly ran towards the group. Water rushed from beneath Sera's palms to cover the entire chamber, but a moment later it was turned into steam, enveloping the entire chamber.

At the same time, Roxy was covered in thick golden aura as icy energy filled her drawn bow. An arrow, more powerful than before was formed, the arrow head looked like that of a bird's with the rest of the arrow covered in scale like patterns. Her golden aura wrapped around the arrow, making it even more powerful then before, before she released it. The arrow flew through the steam filled tunnel, leaving a frozen path behind it. The arrow released an ever increasing icy energy that froze more and more of the steam as it passed, until finally, the arrow exploded in a brilliant blew light. For a second, everyone could see the image of a large bird before the entire tunnel was frozen solid.

The entire landscape changed as pools of frozen lava and frozen ants were found all over the tunnel. Cracks were already developing in the ice as the ants struggled to get free, but the angels were prepared. Concentrated attacks were launched towards the immobilized ants, piercing into their defenseless bodies, causing golden ichor to drip from the ice.

[Your party has slain a level 4 Mutated Infernal Ants. Your party has gained 36,120 exp. You have gained 7,224 exp.]

[Congratulations, you have gained a level. You are now level 20/20.]

[You have exceeded the power threshold for a Mature Angel.]

[Evolution will now begin.]

'Finally.' Sera said as she was enveloped in a golden cocoon and the others quickly stopped attacking.

"Our objective is complete, let's head back before they break out." Synthia said and grabbed the cocoon as they flew back up the tunnel. The cocoon was very heavy as it was made of condensed holy energy.

"Is it alright to move that while Sera is evolving inside?" Tim asked

"It is, as long as we don't leave the [Holy Territory]." She replied as they flew through the tunnels. They soon arrived where Mr. Ziek was and Synthia decided to leave the cocoon there before they headed back up to the surface. They quickly said their goodbyes to Claire who was still watching over the mining team before heading back to City B. They kept an eye out just incase one of the demons nearby tried anything, but nothing happened. Castiel quickly filled them in on what he found out so far, which wasn't a lot, they have all retreated into their territory. They continued to watch using the spyglass when they spotted a high imp flying towards them, and they quickly prepared for a fight, while searching for others, but they failed to spot any. That didn't mean that there weren't any and they didn't let down their guard as the high imp approached.

"Children of Order." The high imp said when it finally stopped infront of them

"Filth from the house of Wraith." Castiel answered with a smirk and the high imp gave him a wide smile, displaying his fangs.

"I'm guessing that you are the leader." The high imp said, turning towards Synthia, which irked Castiel.

"I am. What business does the house of Wraith have with us?" Synthia asked with a frown

"We wish for parley." The demon said and Synthia frowned even more.

"Parley, huh? That would suggest that we are enemies." Synthia said with sharp eyes

"Well...we are certainly not friends." The demon said

"Do you wish to wage war against us?" She asked

"Not right now, we only just got here. And we have a far more interesting group to wage war against." He said and Synthia had a feeling she knew who he was talking about

"So what is it that you wish to discuss through parley?" Synthia asked and the demon grinned

"For that, you'll need to sign this."

[Parley Contract]

> Neither party will attack the other during the period of parley.

> Parley will be conducted in an area agreed upon by both party.

[Do you accept?]

[Yes] [No]