The steel bindings latched onto opposing structures, creating another chain for a foothold as he stretched it back, creating resistance before shooting himself forward like a spear flung by a warrior. Flames roared at his feet, launching him with greater intensity straight towards the unorthodox man.
Rudiger laughed, welcoming the attack as he crossed his arms in front of his chest, "You're not normal either, are you?! Unshackled by mortal flesh! Let us see–which of our gods is stronger?!"
Around the man's body, muscular tissue ran over his skin, wriggling like fleshy serpents that bound together into a bulky set of organic armor.
Bastian slammed his chain-wrapped fist against the wall of muscle, arriving with an explosive impact as bright-blue flames danced in the wind. Even as his flame-infused drive landed squarely, pushing the figure back, it failed to pierce through the veil of strengthened flesh.
