[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/KBBwK0P.png[/img][/center]The events around Farris took a wild turn in the matter of a few seconds. Seemingly out of nowhere, an attack using the power of gravity targeted their strike team, coupled with the pilot of the aircraft doing evasive maneuvers that put her out of the reach of the retaliation Farris planned. This was indeed war at its best, the kind of event that can only be appreciated in the Nexus and nowhere else.

Just as Farris was about to create another barrier, Saef's thoughts were faster as he raised the protection level of his barrier. That said, it didn't seem like that was needed. The pilot made them a favor of opening a direct path to the catacombs, effectively sealing their strike team from the attacks of Machina weaponry. Just to be sure that they would be covered as they regrouped, Farris used her earth powers to seal the hole, not before Saef tried to send a truce proposal to the Machina all thanks to the devilish trickery of a certain vampire.

[color=0072bc]"I do not suggest that we put much stock on her words before having any proof of their worth. Indeed, the Blood Countess is dangerous, but turning out back to the Machina just to go hunt her together is tantamount to suicide. All things granted, the Demons may be interested that we form such an alliance. Who can say that they have not sneaked a corrupt soldier among the Machina ranks, just to send whatever flimsy truce we form into disarray, before pouncing on the survivors of a close quarters skirmish?"[/color] Farris said with a grave tone. Saef's intentions were good, but the Demon's excelled at treachery and cunning, following the most obvious path, would likely get them to a swift defeat, regardless of Victoire being bluffing or not.

[color=0072bc]"Without the reports from the harpies we sent to scout, it'll be nigh impossible to single out the Blood Countess, I suggest that we spread out in small teams and scour the battlefield. Nevertheless, we have to be aware traps there no telling wha—"[/color] That was just when Sapphire Pink came up to them. Before Farris could have the time to reply, a chilling wind and the buzzing of countless bees filled the tunnels around them. The stench of demonic corruption was all over them. It was too late, they had already been ambushed. [color=0072bc]"Get ready to fight and stay close! We cannot allow the Demons to use their treachery to take us down,"[/color] Farris shouted just as she filled the corridors around them with jagged, holy crystal blades.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/KBBwK0P.png[/img][/center][color=ed1c24]"Hah... hah... hahaha!"[/color] Victoire couldn't help but burst into laughter at the smoke demon's reaction. Her flashing fangs and unnatural paleness would make it so that no one else in the Nexus confused Victoire with another being. But this, that was something she would never expect. [color=ed1c24]"Human, I? Hahaha, that was something that I have never ever been called even once up to this day. I don't even know, or never knew what it's to feel the warmth of life unless I take it from others. Know that you have amused me greatly, smoke whisp. I'll be glad to properly teach you about this world. Alas, I have work to do. Stay here, I'll come back in a moment,"[/color] the vampire said before disappearing right in front of Maen's eyes, using her Shadow Jaunt to instantly travel to another exit of the catacombs.

Victoire was now close to where she set her third field of Demon Roses, back in the middle of Demon territory. The catacombs didn't have enough space to maneuver targets as big as Balrog or Gelgath's army, naturally, Victoire had to go to a place where she couldn't be ambushed before using her portals to give them a lift. A moment later, Gelgath, Apia, Fran, and Balrog would be transported to the targets of their choice. The first three right into the trio of Angels deep within the Angel territory and the last one around six meters away from the Harvester, charging at the giant Machina like a runaway locomotive. [i][color=ed1c24]"Don't do anything too harsh, any of you. The battle is already won, don't get yourselves killed or captured by trying to play the hero,"[/color][/i] Victoire said telepathically before disappearing back to the smoke demon's side.

[color=ed1c24]"Just as I was saying,"[/color] Victoire [url=http://pa1.narvii.com/5679/06fc902799f2b9824bef45292208018a28dc441f_hq.gif][u]flipped her hair dramatically[/u][/url] to emphasize her words, apparently, she was in a rather good mood for the time being, [color=ed1c24]"You have much to learn. How a deal? I'll indoctrinate you and show how to truly make the humans you seem to loathe so much suffering, and you'll do my bidding as I see fit. Also, if you like this little one so much, you can have it as a proof of good my good will."[/color] The shadow bat flew from Victoire's lap and began to flap its tiny wings, circling around the smoke demon, pretty much like it did until now.

The Countess summoned another cup of sipping of it delicately as she waited for a reply. At this moment, she had all the time in the world...

[b][color=ed1c24][D. Rose Radius: 1920/480/480/240/240 meters] [Catacombs/Underground Coverage: 3.2/1.6/0.8 %][/color][/b]
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