Giles was stunned to see Rin use Harmonic Restoration to regenerate his lost hand, a feat few could achieve.
This of course, also shocked everyone else as no one expected Rin to be able to use such a high level technique.
John: (to himself) No way! It's tough to learn Harmonic Restoration, and he's already doing it in his first year? But...
He glanced at Terry, still impaled, and Kazemaru, weakened from overuse.
John: No matter how strong we are, our opponent is far stronger. If his cool down moment wears off and he fires another energy blast from that book, we're finished.
Giles suddenly began clapping.
Giles: I'm really impressed now kid. Your technique gave you an advantage in learning the Harmonic Restoration faster than most . As it stands now you're already at the level of a Level 1 hunter. But, even I can tell that the technique has reduced the amount of light energy you have left and even then it doesn't seem you know how to use it properly otherwise your hand won't look like that. If I attack you again, you won't be able to heal or defend yourself.
Rin: (to himself) Damn it. He's right. My light energy is almost out.
Takimo: I'll fight you then.
John: Wait!! You can't fight him Takimo!! He's stronger than any of us!! And besides we have to take Terry, Kazemaru and Rin out of here!! Especially Terry because if we don't find a way to get this sword out of his chest, he'll die!!
Takimo: I know!! But what choice do we have right now?! If someone doesn't fight now he's going to kill all of you anyways!! Take Rin and the others and go!! I'll hold him off!!
Rin: Don't do it Takimo!!!!! You'll die!!!
Giles: He's right. You'll die.
Takimo: [WHITE: BURNING RESOLVE] I know. But I have to try.
Giles: (smirking) Okay, let's see if you're impressive like the other kid.
Takimo launched fireballs at Giles, who easily blocked them with a wall. Takimo used the distraction to close in and engage in hand-to-hand combat. However, Giles summoned a giant hand fan and blew Takimo away.
Rin: TAKIMO!!
Giles: Relax will you? That's not enough to kill him unless he's that weak. Oh here he comes.
Takimo jumped to stomp Giles but was met with a shield that blocked the attack.
Takimo: You gotta do better than that if you want to beat me!
Takimo: (to himself) Damn it!!! He keeps evading and blocking everything I throw at him. His technique gives him a higher advantage over me. But if I can use the heat my body is emitting to disorientate him like I did with the other seniors back then, maybe I'll have a chance. MAYBE.
He continued to attack Giles.
Takimo: I know it isn't possible to defeat him the way I am now....(looks at Rin and everyone else) but Kazemaru and Rin have been doing their best to ensure we stay alive. So I have to return their kindness and do something as well. Even if this situation seems impossible to overcome, even if it kills me, I'll keep fighting and moving forward…
Kato flashed in his mind once again
Takimo: ....UNTIL I REACH HIM.
Giles' Shadow Technique, Artistic Animation, allowed him to bring anything he drew to life. Two-dimensional sketches became three-dimensional beings, obeying his will.
The book he carried, The Book Inventory, was one of the few inventory tools still known in the modern era. Not only did it serve as his drawing medium, but it could store objects within its pages. Using it, Giles had already unleashed shadow monsters onto the battlefield at the start of their mission, each one waiting for his command.
Despite Takimo's relentless attacks, Giles' frustration grew. With a flick of his wrist, he sketched four massive standing fans. They sprang to life instantly, roaring with wind strong enough to sweep Takimo off his feet.
Takimo planted his legs and burned lighter energy into the ground, struggling to maintain balance, but the wind buffeted him relentlessly, making it impossible to control his flames.
Seeing his chance, Giles surged forward, dagger in hand, a weapon drawn straight from the pages of his book and slashed across Takimo's chest.
Rin: TAKIMO!
Takimo held his chest as he began coughing blood and just then, Giles raised his hand with the dagger, to finish Takimo off.
Giles: Told you you'd die.
Takimo: (to himself) Am I going to die here?
Just as Giles brought his dagger down, Jason Enderby appeared in a flash, catching Giles' hand mid-strike and stopping the lethal blow aimed at Takimo's head.
Giles: HUH?! (to himself) He's fast! He wasn't here a second ago!
Jason: I'd appreciate it if you don't hurt my students any further.
Takimo: MR JASON!!
Jason: [WHITE: STRIKING VOLTAGE]
Jason unleashed a crackling blast of lightning, striking with precision. The shockwave slammed into Giles, hurling him backward, far away from Takimo and the others.
Rin: MR JASON!
Kazemaru: OH SHIT! MR. JASON IS HERE?! HE'S SO COOL!!!!!!!!!
John: Do you still have enough energy to glaze him right now?
Jason looked around, assessing the situation.
Jason: I guess I got here late, but I'm glad you're all okay. YOU ALL DID WELL. (pats Takimo on the head) Now leave the rest to me.
Though Giles managed to withstand Jason's lightning attack, he still sustained considerable damage. As he processed the turn of events, Jason charged at him, unleashing another lightning blast. Giles quickly activated Harmonic Mantle Essence, mitigating the impact of the attack.
Jason: (to himself) Harmonic Mantle Essence… So he used it to defend himself at the last moment, huh? (to Giles) Why are you attacking the academy?
Giles breathed heavily, wiping blood from his mouth, refusing to say anything.
Jason: No answer, huh? Guess I'll beat the answers out of you.
Giles: (coldly) There won't be a second time.
Jason: Ooooh, scary. (to himself) The fact that they choose today to attack still doesn't sit right with me. Don't think about it now, Jason. Focus on the opponent in front of you. I'll bring him back with me, and then we'll find out what the Kaimi Daja are after.
Jason and Giles faced each other, eyes locked, every muscle tensed, ready to unleash their next move in a battle that was about to erupt.