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.
The terrifying truth revealed by the resurrected devil:
the Eye of the Midnight Sun
had devoted their lives to getting revenge against the humans,
but that was all part of this devil's 500-year-old plan.
Rampage as you please.
The final state of an elf who's overflowing with malice...
The devil turned the haggard Patry into a dark elf
and had him attack Asta and Yuno.
Hate...
Crap...
This spell is...
This magic is...
The Ultimate Natural Enemy
This spell is...
the one that gave Captain Yami all that trouble.
And now, it's even more powered up!
Gauche managed to help us back then, but...
But...
Patry...
So much magic is being concentrated.
This is bad!
Hate... Hate...
Demon Light Magic: Ray of Divine Punishment!
Die.
But with how Yuno and I are now...
We somehow made it through.
Asta!
Thanks, Yuno!
That was close.
He should've used up most of his mana with that spell.
Hate...
I hate you!
You've got to be kidding me!
You can't be serious.
That sinister magic just keeps welling up...
Even if I can't change into my black form...
I can't lose here!
Asta! Yuno!
Die.
It seems your appearance has changed a bit,
but we meet at last.
Nozel!
Captain Nozel...
I...
am nowhere near as lenient as him!
Hate... Hate...
You cannot defeat me.
Magical attributes play a big role in how a magic battle can play out.
That is why Magic Knights act in teams,
so that they can cover each other's weaknesses when they go on missions.
And that is exactly why Nozel Silva's all-purpose magic
is a team unto itself.
His ever-changing mercury magic
can face any enemy, and has always yielded results.
Hate...
My magic's affinity with your light magic is better than anyone else's.
Using vast, sophisticated magic to create a huge amount of mercury,
he instantaneously hardens it, smooths its surface, and reflects the light.
Though I don't plan on losing to the one I have the worst affinity with, either.
And I have been sharpening my skills for this moment, too.
Captain Nozel...
He always seemed cold, but he is the Captain of the Silver Eagles.
He's super amazing!
But what's going on with the other guy?
He unleashed all that power and can still move that fast?
I see you like to scurry away like the vermin you are, but...
The preparations are complete.
Since this spell requires maximum control and power,
I couldn't use it in the last battle because my magic was being disturbed.
Mercury Creation Magic: Silver Star of Execution.
Hate... Hate!
This spell will trap you and your light magic while continuously attacking.
It's an inescapable prison.
Hate... Die!
I hate you... Die!
Let your own deeds
be your undoing.
He deflected all of the attacks.
He has such precise control.
Whoa...
Asta and Yuno, was it not?
I am the one who will become the Wizard King.
You mentioned that you were going to become the Wizard King, didn't you?
Then...
I guess you're my rival, too.
Then I guess you're my rival, too!
I'm going to be the Wizard King.
No, it's me!
It's me!
It's me, me, me!
Patry... If I hadn't stayed quiet...
Would you not have ended up like this?
Hey, Patry... Can you hear me?
Crap... I think I'm done for...
Patry... Licht...
It's warm...
Why?
I don't need a reason to save someone who's about to die.
It doesn't matter to me if they're an enemy or from another race!
Damn it... So in the end, I'm being saved by human royalty?
That's why I didn't want to get involved with them.
Regardless of the times, they're always like this.
Indeed. You were chosen...
as my brilliant, foolish pawn.
Now, then... Let's finish you off.
Hang on a sec! Wait!
I don't think that's how this is supposed to play out!
You can't be serious.
And how else is this supposed to play out?
This man is the leader of the Eye of the Midnight Sun.
He took many lives and threw the Clover Kingdom into chaos and confusion.
Yeah, I know that, but...
Please wait.
His body belongs to Captain Vangeance. I can tell.
Vangeance?
What are you talking about? His face and his magic are completely different.
I'm unsure of the reason why,
but I can definitely sense Captain Vangeance from him.
And...
He might be able to return Captain Vangeance back to normal with his sword.
Leave it to me!
What are you talking about? Do you want to die?
How much do you want to kill the guy?! Did you not hear a word we just said?!
Could I at least give it a try? I can, right?!
Do as you please.
Thanks!
This is... way more anti-magic than I've ever seen before.
Actions come with consequences. You can't escape that.
Make sure you never forget that, human.
Asta?
Asta!
Hate... Hate... Hate...
What the heck?!
Is this, like, his memories or his soul or something?!
Is everything that was sucked out through the sword flowing into me?
That's...
Hate... Hate... Hate...
My head hurts so much.
Unforgivable!
A time spell tremendous enough to save all the people of this kingdom...
Impressive.
But it appears that you've used up all the time and magic
that you had accumulated.
I'm sure you saw my attack.
But you couldn't cancel that time spell
in order to evade.
Because...
you are the Wizard King.
Wizard King...
Wizard King!
Hate... Hate...
Hopeless... Hopeless...
Sad... It hurts... Frustration... It hurts...
Hopeless...
It hurts...
For Licht's sake, I... I was deceived.
Resurrecting everyone was a mistake.
So many sacrifices that he didn't even want...
I made the wrong choice.
I was never chosen at all.
"Humans are evil."
Did I... just want to believe that?
If... If that was actually true...
I mean, William and I were able to understand each—
We can never understand each other!
This is the humans' fault! I hate those fools!
They cannot be forgiven!
Humans are all evil!
That's right...
This is all... the humans' fault!
There you are, you bastard.
Hey, I'm Asta.
We meet at last.
So on the inside, I guess you're a kid about my age.
What do you want, you... human?
You were fooled and couldn't protect what was important to you.
You lost the light that you believed in... and you're a mess of emotions. I know that!
But that's exactly why I'm going to say this.
Quit giving up!
What you're doing right now is running away!
You just stopped thinking
and locked yourself up in darkness because it's easier that way!
Sh-Shut up!
Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
What could you possibly understand, you stupid human?!
Shut up with all that "human" crap!
I'm Asta, damn it!
How dare you kill the Wizard King?!
He was such an amazing person who was respected by everyone!
I... We all wanted to be like him!
You took everyone hostage and killed the Wizard King.
Your reincarnation hurt innocent people all over the kingdom!
Just like you can't forgive humans, I won't ever forgive you!
That's why we... also...
After doing all that, where do you get off acting like this?!
Huh?
Just because you did something you can't fix,
you shouldn't just despair and run away!
Aren't you supposed to be trying to stop that devil bastard, too?!
You made up your mind to do all this so far!
You did that!
Even if you weren't chosen, even if you weren't wanted,
even if you aren't forgiven...
You need to stand your ground, no matter how pathetic you are!
Wh-What's with you?
Why are you acting so desperate?
Just leave me alone!
Even though I wasn't chosen, wanted, or forgiven, I made up my mind.
I'm going to become the Wizard King!
So... I'm not going to give up on you guys, either!
You're...
We can come to understand each other.
Asta!
Asta...
Holy crap, that was close!
That brat managed to bring Patry back...
Honestly... I've never met such a foolish human before.
What'd you say, you jerk?!
Asta...
I guess you're having Captain Vangeance hold off for a little while longer.
The thing that I can do right now...
Could you see this through to the end with me?
Yeah!
I'm not letting that bastard have his way!
That must be it.
The door to the outside.
And...
I won't... let you... go.
You're not even fully awakened yet, and you already can't forgive me.
Well, I guess I can't blame you.
I couldn't take this grimoire from you,
so I've taken it from someone very dear to you.
I'm surprised you can manage that, after spawning that giant demon
left your soul so unstable.
Well done indeed.
I must reward you for all of your hard work.
I'll kill you off properly.
"Lightning Lance."
"Earth Shield."
"Storm of Blades."
"Split open."
And... "Bind."
That sword can absorb magic,
but I imagine it doesn't fare as well against physical matter.
"Iron Spear."
My word soul magic can not only make whatever I say happen,
but it can also summon physical matter.
You are no threat to me when you only have one sword.
Goodbye...
Leader of the elves!
Oh? So were was an elf who wasn't an Apostle of Sephira.
I saw Baval enter the Shadow Palace, so I followed him.
After that, I found Baval unconscious, and I knew something was wrong.
You fiend! You're a devil, aren't you?
Hey, now...
A devil?
Do those things actually exist?
I mean, if anything, you're way too pasty to be one.
It looks like Nozel headed toward the other huge magic that I sensed,
so I came over here, but... What's the deal with this thing's ki?
You keep showing up one after another.
It's turning into quite the party.
I can only sense malice from him!
Human... You came this far just to get in my way?
I've got plenty of things to ask and say to you,
but I'm pretty sure we have to take care of that guy first.
I'm also pretty sure I've never seen a more obvious bad guy before.
I'm just going to let you die if you can't keep up.
I guess you're just as unreasonable as the girl I know.
You just make sure that body doesn't get hurt!
"Wave of Flame."
Dark Magic: Black Hole.
Dark Cloaked Lightless Slash!
"Storm of Blades."
"Wither."
Dark Cloaked Dimension Slash!
My, what masterful teamwork.
I figured you were on bad terms with each other.
Yeah, I can't explain it, either.
Okay, everyone. Here we go... Petit—
Oh, come on now, cuties.
You shouldn't split up so much.
Okay... He's healed.
Everyone together, now...
He's our savior. We need to be careful with him.
What's this bird?
Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!
Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-What the?!
Huh? Nero?
Take me to the demon's bones.
Did Nero just speak?!
Wait, I was asleep, so I could still be dreaming.
Someone pinch my cheek real hard!
Next time on Black Clover, Page 117: "Breaking the Seal."
Page 117 Breaking the Seal
Ow! It wasn't a dream! Nero actually spoke!