Chiaroscuro: Aggravation

Part 1
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Anders Schäfer was standing among the rubble of the devastated battlefield, buildings demolished and the ground dotted with plentiful small craters.

"I suppose you may be growing tired of my little, ineffectual attacks", he said, addressing his opponent. "Regardless, I hope they have served as an extemporary warm-up for you, because it is time to advance our duel to the next stage", he continued whilst his crossbow emitted a static noise.

"Heilig Blitz."

Single supercharged bolt of spiritual energy burst forth from his weapon, aimed at the Royal Guardsman's chest. As the bolt flew toward him, Satō used to dodge the attack, the arrow whizzed past him, exploding a considerable distance away. Undeterred Ander's kept his assault fresh, constantly firing Heilig Blitz's at an considerable rate, however despite the barrage the Zanjutsu master managed to evade the quincy's relentless attack.

"Sehr gut, despite being an unholy Shinigami your skills in evasion are magnificent.", Schäfer exclaimed, his voice, while sounding vaguely joyous, still had a hint of loathing in it.

However, despite his comment Satō got into a offensive stance and charged at the, catching him slightly off guard, in which only pure instinct and a prevented a fatal blow.

"Your movements may be eloquent, but your manners are that of filth, like all are.", Anders growled.

Satō merely narrowed his eyes as he pushed the Quincy back, dodging the now flying Seele Schneider Anders shot.

"Hadō #70, Hisame Akaihi.", Satō said firmly.

A large pillar of compressed fire shot forth from the Royal Guardsman's hand, headed swiftly to Anders, who only could express a look of annoyance before the Kidō struck him, causing a sizable explosion in the air.

Once its glow had vanished, it revealed the Quincy's singed form. All of his veins were shining faintly with an aquamarine colour, giving him a peculiar appearance. Suddenly, the pattern changed significantly. With a swift motion he had reached out toward his back and detached another Seele Schneider from his belt, and then quickly put it in his crossbow's barrel.

Another arrow darted toward the Shinigami.