[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/5thFDhh.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FgoeX2m.png[/img] [@Zarkun], [@Lugubrious], [@Sho Minazuki][/center] Upon hitting the massive Assault unit, Gideon was quick to discover that this abomination wasn't simply its own organism. After shooting it multiple times, the half-demon could notice several smaller lizards falling off its body as it stumbled forward. It was made out of a whole swarm of them! It was rather intriguing to say the least. Yet as he continued chipping it with his weaponry - as well as the occasional spear that would rise from the ground - Wrath would begin his own assault by slamming the tip of his sword into the ground and cause a wide chasm underneath it before proceeding to attempt in slaying it. Gideon made sure to keep wide range away from the Nephilim's influence while he quickly fired a whole barrage of [b][color=9e0b0f]Bullet Hell[/color][/b] towards the giant Assault to whittle him down even further. [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/wm2vLII.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/0W8ZPxp.png[/img] [@kapuchu], [@Sho Minazuki][/center] With the golem having been easily taken care of, Mallus looked at the fallen foe unimpressively it's utter disintegration into the air. The angelic primarch showed no signs of remorse, sympathy, or pity towards it - only recognizing it as yet another filthy and insignificant opponent that had been defeated by his hand. With a silent scoff, he signaled his men to march forward as they continued heading deeper into the caverns. Mallus expected to encounter heavier resistance the farther they went, however he was mildly disappointed as they reached the cavern's exit. The locals here called that giant heap of rocks their line of defense? How shameless. Yet as the Primarch looked up at the surrounding location, he caught his attention upon glancing at a floating oasis. It was indeed a welcoming sight for the warriors to encounter and perhaps a place to settle down for the day. Yet Mallus didn't seem to be the only person who believed this, as one of his officers clearly suggested. [i]"It seems this area is safe Commander Mallus. It may be a good place to make a checkpoint."[/i] The primarch simply nodded his head. [color=00aeef][b]"Indeed."[/b][/color] he bluntly stated, [color=00aeef][b]"Proceed to assemble a base of operations here immediately. We'll be here for awhile."[/b][/color] The angel officer would immediately get everyone set to work, while Mallus stood on the edge of the oasis' base overlooking the vast floating landscape beyond. But it wouldn't be long before his train of thought would be interrupted once more. [i]"Commander Mallus,"[/i] the same officer reported once more a few moments later, [i]"It appears that there is more area ahead. With your order we can take a retinue of angels and scout ahead to see the path forward."[/i] The armored primarch took a second to scour the lands ahead, glancing at any notable details within the nearby floating islands and platforms, before responding. [color=00aeef][b]"Order authorized."[/b][/color] he answered nonchalantly while pointing at the location, [color=00aeef][b]"However, my assistance in the matter will not be necessary. Several scout parties, by themselves, should be sufficient. If they see anything of interest or immediate alarm, they must report back to me immediately."[/b][/color] The primarch would then hover his gaze towards the demon portion of the expedition, carefully observing both Lily and Cassandra's behaviors before looking back on the horizon. [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/z40FOcr.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/NejO5Dr.png[/img] [@Sho Minazuki][/center] Ferrus' strike missed his mark as Vega effortlessly jumped back and released a cloud of purple smoke to encapsulate the battlefield. The fiery primarch was rendered blind for a moment as he looked around wildly for the demonic entity. But once the gas settled, the angel looked to see the opponent just standing there - hands in pocket - and began to mock him once more rather than retaliating. [color=662d91][i]"Come on kiddo, that fire's gotta have more bite than that."[/i][/color] Ferrus' glared back at the cocky demon with a raptured look. Just looking at his very punchable face and smug aura made him absolutely livid. He shouted angrily as he swiftly pointed his blade at Vega and fired a large beam of fire towards him with as much careful precision he could muster. Then he would follow it up by issuing a powerful tornado of fire in an attempt to capture him in place - or disorient him - as he went in for another strike. Yet all the while, his senses were going off at an alarming rate. The figure's movements and attitude must clearly define that he had complete control over the situation. Perhaps he was luring the young Primarch into a trap. Yet Ferrus thought he could sense whenever the trap was going to burst out and attempt to jeopardize the entire mission. Whether or not his fiery aura would let him is up to debate...