[Hueco Mundo]
Roof of Las Noches

When Niklaus notices his shots continue to have no effect, he stops shooting and lowers his gun. He waits to the last possible moment, ducking to the side just as Valentina shoots the bullets back. They fly past Niklaus, blasting deep holes to the roof. Niklaus rolls over his shoulder to get back on his feet. Looks like ranged combat is not an option. He takes a few potshots at Jehoel, then lunges at Valentina, using his rifle and the bayonette attached to it as a short spear.

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On the battlefied

Demetrio still can't see right, barely able to grasp Quidel's general figure. Instead of wasting time to get a better look, he shuts his eyes and continues relying on his other senses. As a result, he can't see the light cast on him, but he can feel its effects. Demetrio survived uninjured to this point, so the most he feels at this point is exhaustion. Not sure what is causing the effect, he keeps leaping around, raining Quincy-augmented Balas on Quidel. "Oh, do tell me everything of the noble cause I've abandoned!", he shrieks. It's a ruse - he's not really thinking of what he's saying, nor is he interested in Quidel's replies. Any noise the Espada makes just helps Demetrio to keep track of him.