1 00:00:03,627 --> 00:00:07,727 It appeared as though humanity would be destroyed by the demons. 2 00:00:11,917 --> 00:00:16,217 But a single mage saved them all. 3 00:00:23,347 --> 00:00:28,517 He was called the Wizard King, and he became a legend. 4 00:00:32,297 --> 00:00:34,527 The leader of the Eye of the Midnight Sun... 5 00:00:34,527 --> 00:00:36,437 And that sword... 6 00:00:38,107 --> 00:00:41,657 Licht had just awakened from a slumber of several hundred years. 7 00:00:42,397 --> 00:00:46,847 Asta and Yuno were no match for his tremendous magical powers and strength. 8 00:00:53,747 --> 00:00:56,817 Yuno is my... 9 00:00:56,817 --> 00:00:58,467 Asta is my... 10 00:00:59,217 --> 00:01:01,737 ...rival! 11 00:01:04,137 --> 00:01:09,687 Even their perfectly matched combo attack had no effect on Licht. 12 00:01:09,687 --> 00:01:12,227 Well, let's go... 13 00:01:12,727 --> 00:01:18,147 To get our other friends, and to destroy the humans. 14 00:01:20,107 --> 00:01:23,367 Somehow, Asta and Yuno were able to escape from the hideout 15 00:01:23,367 --> 00:01:26,257 and rush back to the royal capital with their comrades, 16 00:01:26,827 --> 00:01:28,007 to save the Clover Kingdom 17 00:01:28,007 --> 00:01:31,207 and the Magic Knights who had reincarnated as elves. 18 00:01:31,207 --> 00:01:32,577 But... 19 00:01:32,577 --> 00:01:36,207 Poison Plant Magic: Zhovniir's Garden of Lingering Burns. 20 00:01:38,877 --> 00:01:40,177 That's... 21 00:01:40,177 --> 00:01:41,217 ...Hage Village! 22 00:01:41,987 --> 00:01:46,557 Asta and Yuno saw that Hage Village was under attack. 23 00:01:46,557 --> 00:01:49,017 Don't you dare touch her! 24 00:01:49,017 --> 00:01:50,597 Nash! No! 25 00:01:59,527 --> 00:02:01,817 Asta... Yuno? 26 00:02:01,817 --> 00:02:03,707 Good job fighting... 27 00:02:03,707 --> 00:02:04,897 ...Nash! 28 00:02:05,347 --> 00:02:07,757 Leave the rest to us! 29 00:02:19,147 --> 00:02:24,717 {\an8}Two Miracles 30 00:03:45,387 --> 00:03:48,427 How impressive of you to block my attack. 31 00:03:48,897 --> 00:03:51,867 I believe the same goes for this body's human as well, 32 00:03:51,867 --> 00:03:53,177 but are you Magic Knights? 33 00:03:53,177 --> 00:03:55,807 How about this, then? 34 00:03:56,277 --> 00:03:59,307 Poison Plant Magic: Zhovniir's Breath... 35 00:03:59,307 --> 00:04:02,937 and Zhovniir's Fingers. 36 00:04:03,467 --> 00:04:06,857 Like the other humans, you can die from poison 37 00:04:06,857 --> 00:04:08,707 or get skewered. 38 00:04:09,817 --> 00:04:10,697 Choose. 39 00:04:10,697 --> 00:04:12,277 We refuse! 40 00:04:20,037 --> 00:04:22,877 They're both amazing. 41 00:04:23,757 --> 00:04:25,127 It's a miracle... 42 00:04:26,347 --> 00:04:29,427 You were both abandoned in front of the church on the same day, 43 00:04:29,807 --> 00:04:32,387 and grew up in this village. 44 00:04:32,387 --> 00:04:37,357 Then you ventured off, dreaming of becoming the Wizard King someday. 45 00:04:37,357 --> 00:04:40,097 To think that Asta and Yuno... 46 00:04:40,617 --> 00:04:47,397 have grown so much, and now... they've come to save this village. 47 00:04:49,657 --> 00:04:51,657 Asta said... 48 00:04:52,257 --> 00:04:54,857 Your dreams can come true as long as you don't give up. 49 00:04:55,277 --> 00:04:58,157 That you can make everyone happy. 50 00:04:59,977 --> 00:05:01,167 Yes. 51 00:05:01,517 --> 00:05:03,657 Even though we haven't seen them for so long, 52 00:05:04,217 --> 00:05:06,187 we know... 53 00:05:07,747 --> 00:05:12,387 how hard those two have worked for their dream to become the Wizard King. 54 00:05:13,877 --> 00:05:14,677 Oh? 55 00:05:18,927 --> 00:05:21,987 Well done, Yuno! 56 00:05:22,737 --> 00:05:26,647 He made it into the Magic Knights! He's truly our pride! 57 00:05:26,647 --> 00:05:28,697 Yuno's so cool! 58 00:05:28,697 --> 00:05:29,737 So cool! 59 00:05:30,057 --> 00:05:32,447 I have to let the whole village know! 60 00:05:32,447 --> 00:05:37,137 So, Sister, what does the letter from Asta say? 61 00:05:37,137 --> 00:05:40,577 Man, his handwriting sucks. When's he coming home? 62 00:05:40,897 --> 00:05:43,727 We'll have to cheer him up when he comes back. 63 00:05:43,727 --> 00:05:46,827 I'm sure even Asta would be depressed about that. 64 00:05:46,827 --> 00:05:49,457 We'll have a super tato party. 65 00:05:50,227 --> 00:05:52,127 He says he passed. 66 00:05:53,787 --> 00:05:55,637 Huh? 67 00:05:56,857 --> 00:05:58,057 Asta passed, too. 68 00:05:58,057 --> 00:06:00,097 What?! 69 00:06:00,437 --> 00:06:01,807 Seriously?! 70 00:06:03,357 --> 00:06:06,107 Wow... He really passed. 71 00:06:06,577 --> 00:06:10,317 Th-Then I guess he won't be coming home. 72 00:06:10,317 --> 00:06:13,487 I see... So they both passed. 73 00:06:13,487 --> 00:06:15,877 All right, I'm going to tell the whole village! 74 00:06:15,877 --> 00:06:19,177 This is the first bit of good news we've gotten since Hage Village was founded! 75 00:06:19,177 --> 00:06:20,507 Yeah! 76 00:06:20,507 --> 00:06:24,497 I see. So Asta passed, too... I see. 77 00:06:25,457 --> 00:06:27,137 Ever since then, 78 00:06:27,137 --> 00:06:29,297 all the letters we'd receive from Asta and Yuno 79 00:06:29,297 --> 00:06:32,337 became something we looked forward to. 80 00:06:34,507 --> 00:06:36,467 Dear Sister Lily... 81 00:06:36,817 --> 00:06:41,417 Nash, Rekka, Arlu, Horo... How are you guys doing? 82 00:06:41,417 --> 00:06:46,307 My first mission after joining the Black Bulls was boar hunting! 83 00:06:46,307 --> 00:06:49,647 I even encountered a super strong enemy. 84 00:06:51,527 --> 00:06:56,277 You have no chance of winning. Why won't you give up? 85 00:06:56,277 --> 00:07:00,077 If I give up, who's going to protect them? 86 00:07:01,197 --> 00:07:02,907 I've realized something. 87 00:07:04,357 --> 00:07:07,197 It's not just because of our promise. 88 00:07:07,197 --> 00:07:09,947 I'm going to become the Wizard King 89 00:07:09,947 --> 00:07:12,007 so I can protect everyone! 90 00:07:12,947 --> 00:07:14,167 Here we go, Asta! 91 00:07:15,007 --> 00:07:19,817 Take this! My last remaining bit of magic! 92 00:07:20,597 --> 00:07:24,517 Soul Ball! 93 00:07:26,347 --> 00:07:30,857 Flame Magic: Prison Death Scattershot! 94 00:07:34,427 --> 00:07:37,857 So this is your final spell? 95 00:07:38,187 --> 00:07:40,327 How wasteful. 96 00:07:42,667 --> 00:07:44,327 It's time. 97 00:07:48,387 --> 00:07:51,037 It's not a waste! 98 00:07:51,527 --> 00:07:53,837 They drew us in with a decoy, then used our blind spot... 99 00:07:53,837 --> 00:07:55,507 Magic reflection! 100 00:07:58,507 --> 00:07:59,967 Not yet! 101 00:08:00,717 --> 00:08:03,957 I can still move! 102 00:08:03,957 --> 00:08:05,767 W-Wait... 103 00:08:05,767 --> 00:08:10,767 Like hell I will! 104 00:08:15,897 --> 00:08:19,197 We somehow won, but we weren't able to stop 105 00:08:19,197 --> 00:08:22,197 the enemies from taking their own lives, 106 00:08:22,197 --> 00:08:24,867 or save all of the villagers. 107 00:08:25,817 --> 00:08:26,877 At this rate, 108 00:08:26,877 --> 00:08:29,247 it'll be a long time before I become the Wizard King. 109 00:08:29,907 --> 00:08:33,747 But still, I'm still never going to give up! 110 00:08:34,877 --> 00:08:39,227 If anything, he's better at not giving up than anyone else. 111 00:08:39,227 --> 00:08:40,837 You can do this, Asta! 112 00:08:40,837 --> 00:08:42,507 Do this! 113 00:08:42,507 --> 00:08:47,887 "P.S. Marry me, Sister Lily! From Asta." 114 00:08:47,887 --> 00:08:50,237 {\an8}Asta's the same as ever. 115 00:08:48,747 --> 00:08:51,147 At least give that part up already. 116 00:08:51,147 --> 00:08:53,997 Read Yuno's letter next! 117 00:08:53,997 --> 00:08:55,397 Read it! Read it! 118 00:08:55,397 --> 00:08:58,477 Yuno! 119 00:08:58,477 --> 00:09:00,987 Wait, wait. I'll read that letter myself. 120 00:09:01,587 --> 00:09:03,237 Let's see... 121 00:09:03,237 --> 00:09:04,797 "To everyone back at the church. 122 00:09:04,797 --> 00:09:07,797 When I went to the Magic Knight Headquarters the other day, 123 00:09:07,797 --> 00:09:10,997 I met the Wizard King. Yuno." 124 00:09:11,817 --> 00:09:13,257 That's so cool! 125 00:09:13,257 --> 00:09:15,207 What else does it say? 126 00:09:15,917 --> 00:09:18,057 That's it, actually. 127 00:09:18,057 --> 00:09:21,427 Yuno's letters are always so short. 128 00:09:21,427 --> 00:09:25,837 Asta actually wrote a lot more about that. 129 00:09:25,837 --> 00:09:26,847 Let's see... 130 00:09:27,417 --> 00:09:31,677 "Yuno and I went to the headquarters to give a report about a mission." 131 00:09:33,267 --> 00:09:35,267 Y-Your Majesty! 132 00:09:36,067 --> 00:09:38,237 I never expected you to welcome us yourself. 133 00:09:42,637 --> 00:09:45,197 Who's that flashy old guy? 134 00:09:45,197 --> 00:09:51,357 You fool! That's the current Wizard King, Julius Novachrono! 135 00:09:51,357 --> 00:09:53,247 What?! 136 00:09:55,337 --> 00:09:56,747 This guy is the current... 137 00:09:57,137 --> 00:09:58,667 ...Wizard King?! 138 00:10:01,967 --> 00:10:06,617 Well, anyway, you all did splendidly. Good work. 139 00:10:06,617 --> 00:10:11,307 U-U-Um, d-d-do you have a moment? 140 00:10:12,757 --> 00:10:13,807 What is it? 141 00:10:13,807 --> 00:10:15,877 H-How... 142 00:10:16,337 --> 00:10:18,187 ...do you become the Wizard King? 143 00:10:21,357 --> 00:10:25,337 I see. So you both want to become the Wizard King. 144 00:10:25,337 --> 00:10:27,907 Any Magic Knight should have that aspiration. 145 00:10:27,907 --> 00:10:32,327 You two! It's rude to ask the Wizard King that directly. 146 00:10:32,847 --> 00:10:37,707 Listen. The Wizard King must be proud and have the trust of the people— 147 00:10:37,707 --> 00:10:38,847 No. 148 00:10:42,217 --> 00:10:43,547 It's merit. 149 00:10:45,227 --> 00:10:51,467 You can't protect others with pride, and the trust of others comes with merit. 150 00:10:51,467 --> 00:10:55,097 There is only one thing people want from the Wizard King... 151 00:10:55,757 --> 00:10:58,357 Merit that proves they are the best. 152 00:10:59,077 --> 00:11:00,627 Gain merit. 153 00:11:01,037 --> 00:11:05,447 Continuously gaining merit is everything. 154 00:11:05,897 --> 00:11:09,897 Anyone who can't do that can never stand at the top. 155 00:11:10,947 --> 00:11:12,747 Bring it on! 156 00:11:15,207 --> 00:11:18,287 To gain merit that proves we're the best... 157 00:11:18,287 --> 00:11:22,457 Those were simple, but very deep words. 158 00:11:22,457 --> 00:11:26,547 I'm going to get more and more merit... The most that I can! 159 00:11:27,387 --> 00:11:31,677 Asta and Yuno are doing their best in a world that we who live on the outskirts 160 00:11:31,677 --> 00:11:34,177 of the Forsaken Realm could never imagine. 161 00:11:34,817 --> 00:11:39,417 Their hard work gave us courage and hope. 162 00:11:41,657 --> 00:11:42,617 But... 163 00:11:43,707 --> 00:11:45,527 Dear everyone back at Hage Village. 164 00:11:45,527 --> 00:11:46,757 Our next mission is 165 00:11:46,757 --> 00:11:50,237 exploring the Underwater Temple that's at the bottom of the ocean! 166 00:11:51,357 --> 00:11:53,617 After we received this letter, 167 00:11:53,617 --> 00:11:57,787 we stopped receiving letters from Asta for a while. 168 00:12:06,537 --> 00:12:11,337 They sometimes say that no news is good news, 169 00:12:11,337 --> 00:12:17,827 but we were all very worried about Asta after we stopped hearing from him. 170 00:12:20,587 --> 00:12:24,677 After a while, we received a very, very, very long letter, 171 00:12:24,677 --> 00:12:28,897 as though he had been holding in all his thoughts for some time, 172 00:12:28,897 --> 00:12:30,907 and we were very surprised. 173 00:12:30,907 --> 00:12:32,767 Dear everyone back at Hage Village... 174 00:12:32,767 --> 00:12:35,607 I'm sorry I haven't been able to write for a while. 175 00:12:35,607 --> 00:12:38,917 I really wanted to write you guys, but I couldn't. 176 00:12:40,167 --> 00:12:43,587 Asta's letter said that after fighting an organization called 177 00:12:43,587 --> 00:12:45,947 the Eye of the Midnight Sun at the Underwater Temple, 178 00:12:45,947 --> 00:12:49,127 curse magic was placed on his arms. 179 00:12:49,617 --> 00:12:52,667 And according to the doctor, he'd never be able to write letters, 180 00:12:52,667 --> 00:12:55,307 let alone hold a sword again. 181 00:12:56,037 --> 00:12:59,017 Hearing that, his friends from the Black Bulls 182 00:12:59,017 --> 00:13:01,347 did everything they could to find a cure. 183 00:13:02,577 --> 00:13:07,147 Then he said that after he met the Queen of Witches 184 00:13:07,147 --> 00:13:10,107 in the Witches' Forest, the curse was lifted. 185 00:13:16,557 --> 00:13:18,697 Never giving up... 186 00:13:19,707 --> 00:13:21,497 is my magic! 187 00:13:24,827 --> 00:13:27,797 That's quite the transformation. 188 00:13:28,167 --> 00:13:32,387 But what exactly are you going to do with it?! 189 00:13:38,627 --> 00:13:39,827 You're not getting away! 190 00:13:56,447 --> 00:13:58,367 Damn you! 191 00:14:36,117 --> 00:14:39,157 What... the hell? 192 00:14:42,577 --> 00:14:44,417 What the hell are you? 193 00:14:46,667 --> 00:14:51,417 Get out of my sight! 194 00:15:05,267 --> 00:15:07,067 Why?! 195 00:15:07,067 --> 00:15:10,647 I got this far by kicking everyone else down! 196 00:15:10,647 --> 00:15:12,897 Why are you... 197 00:15:13,307 --> 00:15:15,947 You might've kicked people down, 198 00:15:16,447 --> 00:15:19,207 but everyone that helped boost me up 199 00:15:19,207 --> 00:15:20,197 makes me strong! 200 00:15:22,757 --> 00:15:25,617 Black Meteorite! 201 00:15:41,557 --> 00:15:45,177 Soon after that, the letters we received from Asta and Yuno said that 202 00:15:45,537 --> 00:15:47,597 they had participated in the Star Festival, 203 00:15:47,597 --> 00:15:49,437 and that many of their achievements had been 204 00:15:49,437 --> 00:15:52,317 acknowledged by the people in the royal capital. 205 00:15:52,317 --> 00:15:55,597 Well, that was quite the entrance. 206 00:15:55,597 --> 00:15:59,317 This is the rookie who worked the hardest out of the Black Bulls this past year. 207 00:15:59,317 --> 00:16:00,657 {\an8}Asta! 208 00:15:59,317 --> 00:16:03,327 Oh, hey. Hey, there. 209 00:16:03,327 --> 00:16:07,227 Yuno and Asta placed first and second in obtaining stars among all the rookies. 210 00:16:07,227 --> 00:16:09,917 They're two new rising stars. 211 00:16:10,277 --> 00:16:12,617 In only six months since they joined the Magic Knights, 212 00:16:12,617 --> 00:16:14,947 they've both built up magnificent records. 213 00:16:14,947 --> 00:16:19,297 On top of that, they're childhood friends, and they're both just sixteen. 214 00:16:20,477 --> 00:16:22,627 They're both very impressive youngsters. 215 00:16:22,627 --> 00:16:24,537 I wonder what noble families they're from. 216 00:16:24,537 --> 00:16:27,637 Nope! Apparently they're peasants from the boonies! 217 00:16:27,637 --> 00:16:32,897 Bah-ha! Not to mention that Asta kid doesn't even have any magic! 218 00:16:32,897 --> 00:16:35,257 They're peasants? No way. 219 00:16:35,257 --> 00:16:36,907 He doesn't have magic? 220 00:16:36,907 --> 00:16:39,567 Did they really use their abilities to rise up the ranks? 221 00:16:39,567 --> 00:16:43,057 Ugh! What's with these people? 222 00:16:43,057 --> 00:16:44,217 Bell. 223 00:16:44,217 --> 00:16:45,557 What? 224 00:16:45,557 --> 00:16:46,617 Full power. 225 00:16:48,467 --> 00:16:49,867 I wouldn't have it any other way. 226 00:17:01,117 --> 00:17:03,757 Uh, Yuno? What are you doing? 227 00:17:04,117 --> 00:17:05,097 Asta... 228 00:17:05,097 --> 00:17:08,997 Doesn't this remind you of the training we did when we were little? 229 00:17:33,577 --> 00:17:37,297 The hell?! Why do you keep doing stuff like that outta nowhere?! 230 00:17:37,297 --> 00:17:40,217 Besides, we're not kids anymore! 231 00:17:40,217 --> 00:17:43,177 Are you trying to kill me in the middle of my big moment?! You ass! 232 00:17:43,177 --> 00:17:45,857 If you had died there, then that's all you were worth. 233 00:17:45,857 --> 00:17:47,307 Glad you survived. 234 00:17:47,307 --> 00:17:48,597 What?! 235 00:17:48,967 --> 00:17:51,497 S-Such powerful magic... 236 00:17:51,497 --> 00:17:52,937 And the other guy stopped it? 237 00:17:53,627 --> 00:17:56,227 They're on a completely different level! 238 00:17:56,617 --> 00:17:58,837 Now that you've seen their powers, 239 00:17:58,837 --> 00:18:02,737 if any of you still doubt their achievements, please come forward. 240 00:18:02,737 --> 00:18:04,837 It's true that they're both peasants. 241 00:18:04,837 --> 00:18:09,367 But they've worked harder than anyone to get here. 242 00:18:10,047 --> 00:18:12,417 Proud citizens of the Clover Kingdom! 243 00:18:12,417 --> 00:18:15,127 A round of applause for these two new Magic Knights! 244 00:18:15,127 --> 00:18:17,637 And... let us overcome our differences in status, 245 00:18:17,637 --> 00:18:20,627 band together, and lead our country to victory! 246 00:18:20,627 --> 00:18:22,247 Wizard King... 247 00:18:22,247 --> 00:18:24,007 I guess peasants aren't too bad. 248 00:18:24,007 --> 00:18:27,437 Yeah! Now's not the time to be talking about status! 249 00:18:27,437 --> 00:18:29,137 Let's all work together! 250 00:18:33,587 --> 00:18:34,597 Yuno... 251 00:18:34,597 --> 00:18:35,397 Yeah. 252 00:18:36,177 --> 00:18:37,277 We... 253 00:18:39,497 --> 00:18:41,377 actually made it this far. 254 00:18:44,737 --> 00:18:46,657 Dear everyone back at Hage Village... 255 00:18:46,657 --> 00:18:48,077 I... 256 00:18:48,337 --> 00:18:49,657 I... 257 00:18:50,157 --> 00:18:52,617 ...will become the Wizard King, no matter what! 258 00:18:55,037 --> 00:18:57,217 It just keeps growing back, no matter how many times I cut it. 259 00:18:57,217 --> 00:18:59,137 There's no end to this stuff! 260 00:18:59,137 --> 00:19:00,667 Father! 261 00:19:00,667 --> 00:19:02,557 Please wake up! 262 00:19:04,617 --> 00:19:06,427 Don't die! 263 00:19:06,747 --> 00:19:08,047 Poison? 264 00:19:08,667 --> 00:19:13,177 I might be able to fix it like last time with my Demon-Slayer Sword! 265 00:19:15,857 --> 00:19:17,057 Yuno! 266 00:19:17,057 --> 00:19:18,937 Can you fight on your own for a while? 267 00:19:18,937 --> 00:19:21,937 Of course I can! Actually, I'll defeat him myself anyway! 268 00:19:21,937 --> 00:19:25,197 Good! I'll leave him to you for a bit! 269 00:19:26,297 --> 00:19:28,017 Father! 270 00:19:28,017 --> 00:19:32,587 Asta! Father was trying to protect us and... 271 00:19:41,207 --> 00:19:42,707 Please... 272 00:19:50,217 --> 00:19:52,267 Damn it! It didn't work! 273 00:19:52,267 --> 00:19:56,927 It's not a spell anymore. The spell's effects... 274 00:19:56,927 --> 00:19:58,867 have already gone into effect, 275 00:19:58,867 --> 00:20:00,827 and the poison's circulating through his body. 276 00:20:02,567 --> 00:20:04,587 Father... 277 00:20:03,297 --> 00:20:07,157 I might be done for... 278 00:20:07,157 --> 00:20:09,567 Father! You've got this! 279 00:20:09,567 --> 00:20:12,067 Is that you, Asta? 280 00:20:13,147 --> 00:20:18,197 I got to see you and Yuno after you've grown so much. 281 00:20:18,827 --> 00:20:20,847 I couldn't ask for anything else. 282 00:20:20,847 --> 00:20:25,237 This must be my reward from God. 283 00:20:25,657 --> 00:20:26,837 What are you talking about?! 284 00:20:33,027 --> 00:20:35,307 To think that little Asta 285 00:20:36,897 --> 00:20:39,147 has grown so much... 286 00:20:39,147 --> 00:20:44,507 Take care of... everyone for me... 287 00:20:44,507 --> 00:20:46,787 Father! 288 00:20:51,507 --> 00:20:52,657 Father... 289 00:21:10,517 --> 00:21:12,177 Not yet... 290 00:21:12,177 --> 00:21:14,677 Not yet, Father! 291 00:21:15,147 --> 00:21:18,297 Don't die. You can't die! 292 00:21:18,297 --> 00:21:22,077 You still... You still need to see how much more I... 293 00:21:22,077 --> 00:21:27,197 how much more we can grow! 294 00:21:36,117 --> 00:21:38,367 This sword... 295 00:21:39,737 --> 00:21:43,167 It's the sword he took back at the Eye of the Midnight Sun's hideout. 296 00:21:43,477 --> 00:21:46,357 It somehow ended up back in my grimoire. 297 00:21:49,907 --> 00:21:52,757 Maybe with this sword, I can... 298 00:23:36,487 --> 00:23:40,197 To think I used to change those boys' diapers. They've grown so much! 299 00:23:40,197 --> 00:23:43,657 You are both my precious sons! 300 00:23:43,657 --> 00:23:47,207 Next time on Black Clover, Page 103: "Release from Misfortune." 301 00:23:45,037 --> 00:23:51,177 Page 103 Release from Misfortune 302 00:23:47,207 --> 00:23:50,877 Just so we're clear, they're my adopted sons.