*Pant*
*Pant*
The six Angel(Lessers) laid on the scorched ground, devoid of plant life and filled with ashes and the corpses of beasts. Four days have passed since they set out on their expedition to lake Malbec and just like Synthia said, they took a detour to hunt tier 4 Demonic beasts. During that time, they have encountered many tier 4 beasts, atleast fifty, and managed to slay all of them. Their fighting ability was pushed to the limits as they often had to pool their strength together to battle tier 4s as well. They have been injured constantly and they were now thankful for the bone breaking training that Synthia and the others put them through prior to this. They were also a bit regretful that they couldn't gain exp from killing demonic beasts without the aid of a [Holy Territory], or else they were sure they would have evolved by now.
"Alright, it's time to go now." Synthia said as she and Castiel flew above them and they looked at her like she was insane. Their last battle was only five minutes ago and they have used up almost all their holy energy and stamina in that battle.
"I know you guys are tired, but we need to go now. Unless you guys want to battle another horde of beasts." Synthia said and they could hear growls and roars from nearby beasts, which sent chills down their spines. They quickly got up and stood up shakily before flying behind Synthia. They flew towards their temporary base, a cave with skulls of beasts they have killed hanging outside. Barbaric, but necessary to keep away beasts.
"You guys are back." Castiel said as a small disc like object projected an image in the air. They haven't just been battling for the last four days, but they have also done reconnaissance of Lake Malbec, and they have identified the perfect moment to strike. Ironically, it was night time, the time when demonic beasts were most active. Over the last four days, only the local aquatic beasts were active near the lake while the other beasts were busy battling in the nearby forests. There was one issue though.
Demonic River Hippo.
A species of demonic beasts that lived in the lake. Their was a group of around thirty of them that lived near the lake and from what they observed over the last four days...they were powerful. They ruled the lake and any beasts that challenged them were crushed quickly. They possessed duel affinities, both earth and water, plus they possessed powerful bodies, above normal beasts. They seem to be omnivores despite being demonized, feeding on mostly the plants that grow on the banks of the lakes, but they do devour the beasts that challenge them. The only good news, is that only seven of them were tier 4s. Which wasn't really good news, but it's better than all thirty of them.
"We will proceed with the operations tomorrow night. We will distract the hippos, while Castiel places the [Holy Core] at the bottom of the lake. Remember, keep your distance, and attack with swift attacks, don't get caught by their jaws and watch out for their affinities. Good luck tomorrow everyone.....and don't die." Synthia said and all of them nodded their heads, their gazes nervous. Even after fighting tier 4 beasts for days now, they were still nervous about the final phase of their mission. They slept that day, nervousness and anticipation in their hearts.
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The next night, seven figures with a pair of white feathery wings floated in the sky, bathed by the rays of the full moon. They looked at the gentle waves rippling across the surface of the lake as it was bathed in moonlight, giving it a mystical blue hue, as the plants and water stones glowed in it's depths. The hippos, with their thick, grey skin covered in red stripes, grazed on the bank of the lake. They pushed down trees, devouring their leaves to satiate their appetites, as the ground was barren of grass.
Roxy pulled back the string of her bow, as an ice arrow manifested itself. She took a deep breath, and released the arrow, allowing it to soar through the air, before hitting a tier 3 hippo in the neck. The hippo screamed in pain as the arrow managed to barely, just barely, pierce through it's skin and draw blood. The hippos looked up and roared when they saw the angels in the sky. The remaining hippos walked out of the lake and roared when they saw the angels in the sky and they gulped when they saw all the seven tier 4 hippos glaring at them.
[Don't falter now. We will prevail.] Synthia said as they could see the hippos gathering an orb of water in their mouths. The others steeled themselves and looked at the hippos as they maliciously prepared their next attacks. Kirt spun his spear and released a [Lightning bolt] from it's tip, into the mouth of a hippo, causing it to spasm and roar in pain.
[Good.] Synthia said and Kirt smiled smugly, but his attitude didn't last long as they quickly scattered. Six high pressured water lasers were released towards them, and they quickly flew away. The lasers cut the trees apart and hippos moved their heads, following the angels with their attacks.
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"Good." Castiel said as he watched all of this from another part of the lake. He quietly entered the lake and swam towards the bottom of the lake.