To cut a long story short: Ariel confirms to Max that they were lovers, and are Malika's parents. That she has been living for centuries, but that he is reborn each time in a new century. That the Angels and humanoids are fighting a war for ages with evil in all its forms. And that a pivotal conflict is approaching in which he is to play a key role.
Max stands with hands in hair: "Phew. It's hard to believe you know. But half an hour ago I would have laughed at you if you told me that Angels do exist."
"You know what...my life is sh*t anyway...let's do it. How can I be of help?"