It appeared as though humanity would be destroyed by the demons.
But a single mage saved them all.
He was called the Wizard King, and he became a legend.
And so, we're giving you your first mission.
Our first mission...
...as Magic Knights.
Wh-What is it?
It had better be something worthy of me as a royal.
Yeah, you should be honored.
You'll be hunting wild boars in Saussy Village!
Wild...
...boars?
Boar!
What kind of lame mission is that?
What are you calling lame?!
I can beat a wild boar with my bare hands!
Don't you dare underestimate wild boars!
Are you going to go, or are you going to die?
Which will it be?
We'll go!
Even if it's just hunting wild boars, this is our first mission as Magic Knights.
I'm so excited!
I'm supposed to get rid of wild boars?
What? You're still complaining?
I'm not complaining... It's just...
I was just wondering if I should go, since I can't control my magical powers.
Her name is...
Crazy Cyclone!
Crazy Cyclone
So cool!
I know, right?! Isn't she a beaut?
Yeah, she is!
Lame.
A man never goes back on his word!
Here we go!
Fly!
Yahoo!
This is amazing, Magna! We're one with the wind!
And if you don't want to die, better squeeze up closer, Stupidsta!
Yes, sir!
So this is where the magic stone is located.
We're going to find it.
Yes, sir!
Be lost in the mist.
Beasts
Grey words can't make anything happen
I know, yeah I know
Wishing to fly freely across the sky
I dreamed it all my life
Step by step I go, though it's a doubtful world
Don't care how much I fall
Instinct is my guide, I never give up
To faraway future, I burst out running
Go beyond even the unseen fears
The vision I had, so I can be myself
Someday I will write the next page
You are my hope
Like that page from someday
I was able to meet you
I call this a miracle
A wild boar's after me! It's huge!
Actually, is that even a wild boar?!
Isn't it using some magic of its own?!
It's super fast!
Shouldn't we rescue him?
I'm taking a break.
My magical powers are pretty much drained after flying you two this far.
I'm sure he'll be fine. He's pretty tough.
But...
If you're so worried, you go save him.
I can do this.
Why me?!
I've got you now!
I finally got 'im.
Great job, Asta.
But it ain't over yet.
What a haul!
You're pretty amazing.
Three or four wild boars ain't nothing.
You've got some impressive brute strength.
This should make Old Man Seihi happy. Let's have ourselves a wild boar party.
This mayor of Saussy Village... Seihi? You know him?
Yeah. I've known him for a long time.
I'm from Rayaka Village, which is just past here,
but I used to be a bit of a handful when I was a kid.
Used to be?
Like you aren't now?
I got a big head after I got my grimoire
and went into Saussy Village with the intent of taking over, too.
And then...
Take that!
Hey, you little brat! What do you think you're doing?!
You wanna get hurt, old man?
You're the one that's gonna get hurt!
Take that!
Time for your punishment!
That's dangerous!
And now...
Wh-What the hell are you doing?
Time for an ass whoopin'!
Hey! Damn it!
Since then, I've challenged that old man many times.
Real men don't make trouble for others!
Take that!
Help the weak and humble the strong. That's what a true man does.
Golden!
Real men don't make others worry about them.
He whooped my ass every time.
He must be strong.
I found this out later, but Old Man Seihi
had enough magical power that he aspired to be a Magic Knight when he was younger.
He's the one who suggested that I take the Magic Knights Entrance Exam.
Oh? Looks like you've improved a bit.
W-Well, I'm getting the hang of using my grimoire.
In that case, why don't you try taking the Magic Knights Entrance Exam?
Huh?
M-Me? Take the entrance exam?
You've got skill.
There's... no way that'll happen. I'm a commoner from the boonies.
Nothing's written in stone!
What does being from the boonies or being a commoner have to do with anything?
It's up to you to take hold of your own future.
I'm sure you'll be able to fulfill the dream I couldn't.
Old Man...
Be a man, Magna.
So what do Magic Knights do, anyway?
You don't even know that?!
It's all because of him that I'm here right now.
When I passed the Magic Knights Entrance Exam, he was happier for me than anyone.
He must be a nice person.
Yeah.
And he went to the royal capital...
well, to get rich quick so he could make some money for his village,
but I think he also came to see me.
He did take me for every bit of change I had, though!
But he's the one who showed me what a real man should be.
I wanted to be like him, the person I respect most after Mister Yami...
Magna?
The hell is that?!
The village...
It's covered in mist.
Wow, the weather sucks in that town.
You idiot! That's magic.
What?!
Saussy Village
A magical mist?
Once we enter it, we probably won't be able to get anywhere.
We'll lose our sense of direction and end up wandering around in the mist.
Magic that can cover a whole village...
None of the villagers have magic this strong.
Of course, this isn't Old Man Seihi's magic, either.
What's going on?
Hey!
Yes, sir?
Cut through the mist with your sword.
Sure thing!
Huh?
That's a dumb thing to say. You can't cut through mist with a sword.
You're the dumb one!
Since it's magic, you can cut through it with your sword!
Oh, yeah!
Good. Now, let's go.
Right!
Take a right there.
Got it!
Take a left there.
Right!
You seem to know where you're going.
Well, yeah. Left.
Did you feel that?
Yes. Powerful magic.
Straight ahead. Be careful.
We should end up in the square.
This is your execution.
Explosive Scattershot!
The Magic Knights...
They've come to save us!
Magna, it's you!
Nick! What the heck's going on?
Old Man!
Hey! Wake up!
Old Man...
The mayor...
He tried to protect us.
Grandpa, they came. The Magic Knights...
Your prayers were answered.
A person can just die... so easily?
Are you the bastard who did this?!
How dare you put me behind schedule?
You'll all be executed in ten seconds.
Crap! I'm short on magic!
Asta!
I won't forgive this!
How could you do something so cruel?
Who the heck are you guys?!
They don't seem like spies from the Diamond Kingdom
or barbarians here to trash the village.
Who are these guys?
I don't recall hearing anything about Magic Knights showing up.
Could they be out on some unofficial mission?
And how did they get into the village through our mist barrier?
The Black Bulls...
Crude heretics that don't fit in with the rest of the Magic Knights.
Dealing with them would be a waste of time.
Five minutes...
We'll get rid of the useless villagers that didn't know anything
and seek what we came here for.
Don't ignore me!
Mist Magic: Whirlpool of Illusory Mist.
You're a fool to think you could get near Lord Heath so easily.
Damn you!
Be lost in the mist.
No, I won't!
He cut through my ice magic earlier. I don't know what kind of magic he uses...
But his sword negates magic.
We shouldn't let him get too close.
I'm asking you why you tried to kill all these villagers!
This world is split into several regions.
Forsaken Realm
Common Realm
Noble Realm
Diamond Kingdom
Heart Kingdom
Saussy
Rayaka
The Noble Realm where royalty lives, the Common Realm where the commoners live,
Spade Kingdom
and the Forsaken Realm.
Huh?
This village, Saussy, is located in the Forsaken Realm.
Most of those who inhabit the Forsaken Realm are
an inferior race that can only use enough magic to complete daily tasks.
They're basically mindless beasts.
I was only trying to get rid of the mindless beasts
that might steal more of my precious time.
Beasts?
The three of you
also had enough magical power to join the Magic Knights, did you not?
You're only trying to save them because it's your mission.
But in truth, they look like lowly beasts to you, do they not?
Living in the upper realms must be nice.
I'm sure they're living a life of luxury.
If you're so jealous, you should just go there.
It's not that easy.
Why not?
Only those who possess strong magical powers can live in the realms above us.
There's prejudice against those who lack magical powers.
Even though we're all human.
Huh... Then after I join the Magic Knights and become the Wizard King,
I'll get rid of those prejudices and make our village flourish even more!
Thank you, Asta.
If the likes of you could manage that, we wouldn't be struggling.
What did you say, you brat?! I'm older than you!
You couldn't even join the Magic Knights, let alone become the Wizard King.
You don't even have any magical powers.
Hey!
Those people you called beasts
are lives I have to protect!
I see. So the filthy beasts are that valuable to you.
I'll send those icicles right back at y—
Th-This is...
Ice and Mist Compound Magic: Endless Ice Cage.
Do you think you can protect those beasts now?
I'm not very partial to the term "gradually,"
but this seems like it'll be the most effective.
Asta!
Dissolve.
Not only can you negate magic, you can repel it, as well.
But that is not enough to defeat me.
The blades of ice will come one after another.
Now, just try and protect them.
Damn you!
It's going to take everything Asta and I have to protect the villagers.
Not to mention, my powers are reaching their limit.
And they have four guys who are at least Magic Knight level.
And that guy's still hiding his true powers!
This turned out to be one hell of a first mission for those two!
This isn't good!
But if I cut and run now, I'm not a real man!
It just so happens I'm a lowly commoner myself! I'll protect you!
Magna!
I wonder how long you'll last.
To think one of you can't even control her powers...
I guess the Black Bulls were truly desperate for members.
These frail little beasts who can't even protect themselves...
If you abandon them, I'll let you live, Magic Knights.
Like hell I'll abandon them!
A real man doesn't abandon anybody!
I'm... royalty.
I have more magical power than anyone else here.
Step back, Lady Noe!
And yet I'm just holding them back!
There's no reason for me to be here.
If you abandon them, I'll let you live...
That's right. I'm royalty.
I'm not supposed to die in a village like this.
I should just run—
Miss Magic Knight...
Save us!
This little girl is asking for help.
I'm going to protect them!
A new spell?
There's no way...
I can run now!
I'll protect them! I'm royalty,
and a member of the Black Bulls!
No one can escape from here
Once again in the small closed off classroom
The star of the class was shining yet again
They shine so bright that I close my eyes
I've thought many times
That the revolution was within my hands
Isn't it strange? If you want to laugh, go ahead and laugh
The rest of us who were left behind wanted to become something
We repeat the same morning over and over
You're the only one who can choose your tomorrow
Let's go beyond our current selves
Petit Clover
Petit Clover!
Separation and Reunion
Boar, boar, boar... boar, boar, boar.
Boar, boar, boar, boar...
I'm sorry I destroyed the fields!
Oh, all right. Just don't do it again!
I won't!
Boar! Boar!
Boar!
Take care!
Check out Black Clover next week, too!
Boar!
That's awesome, Noelle!
A path will always open, as long as you don't give up!
We're going to protect everyone, no matter what!
Black Clover, Page 10: "Those Who Protect."
Page 10 Those Who Protect
Not giving up is my magic!