It didn't matter how Raika had gotten his hands on Ared's final grimoire. What did matter was that he had it, and that he'd appeared in front of Kang Oh!

'You're mine.'

Kang Oh, Raika, and Sara moved simultaneously.

Sara extended her hand at Raika.

Ice Spike!

Sharp ice surged from beneath Raika's feet and pierced through his body.  However, it was just an illusion.

Raika had already gotten out of the way, and the grimoire in his hand glowed with bright light.

'The third volume must be special.'

Grimoires were books that allowed a person to learn magic. They had no real use in battle; at least when it came to normal grimoires, that is. 

Extraordinary grimoires could be used as equipment during battle.

'I want it even more now. I won't let you get away.'

Kang Oh kicked off the floor. He folded his wings and shot at Raika like a rocket. 

Raika stomped on the floor. A yellow ring of sand rippled outwards.

Then, Raika swung his staff.

Bam!

The ring exploded and spread through the air like thrown flour, obscuring his vision.

'Over there!'

Kang Oh found Raika in the sand cloud, and thrust his sword at him. However, he didn't feel anything. It was definitely an illusion.

'Is he over there?'

He moved to the location where he sensed a presence. However,...