1 00:00:02,317 --> 00:00:04,027 The Clover Kingdom. 2 00:00:04,557 --> 00:00:06,457 In this kingdom where magic is everything, 3 00:00:06,457 --> 00:00:09,877 there is one boy who can't use magic. 4 00:00:10,307 --> 00:00:12,537 His name is Asta. 5 00:00:13,227 --> 00:00:15,857 With guts and hard work, he made it into the Magic Knights, 6 00:00:15,857 --> 00:00:18,737 and he never gave up, despite how much he got hurt. 7 00:00:18,737 --> 00:00:21,587 He continues to diligently aim for the top! 8 00:00:22,807 --> 00:00:24,727 Even if you are a peasant, 9 00:00:24,727 --> 00:00:26,557 or even if you're poor... 10 00:00:26,557 --> 00:00:29,307 Anyone in this world can still shine! 11 00:00:29,307 --> 00:00:31,727 He's working hard to prove that, 12 00:00:32,107 --> 00:00:34,777 and to become the Wizard King! 13 00:00:55,227 --> 00:00:59,487 {\an8}The New Magic Knight Squad Captains' Meeting 14 00:02:09,577 --> 00:02:11,667 The Clover Kingdom. 15 00:02:11,667 --> 00:02:14,337 Much of the royal capital was destroyed in an attack 16 00:02:14,337 --> 00:02:15,817 by the Eye of the Midnight Sun, 17 00:02:15,817 --> 00:02:17,947 but the repairs are going smoothly. 18 00:02:18,777 --> 00:02:21,987 The citizens have gathered in the square to prove 19 00:02:22,427 --> 00:02:25,427 that the threat of the Eye of the Midnight Sun has passed, 20 00:02:25,427 --> 00:02:27,727 and that the kingdom is doing 21 00:02:27,727 --> 00:02:31,427 everything it can to restore peace and get life back to normal. 22 00:02:31,917 --> 00:02:33,187 It's Lord Vangeance! 23 00:02:33,187 --> 00:02:34,677 {\an8}He's wonderful! 24 00:02:33,187 --> 00:02:37,667 Captain of the Golden Dawn William Vangeance 25 00:02:35,597 --> 00:02:37,937 {\an8}He's the hero who saved the kingdom! 26 00:02:37,937 --> 00:02:40,437 They're the pride of the Magic Knights! 27 00:02:40,437 --> 00:02:42,347 {\an8}Lord Fuegoleon! 28 00:02:40,437 --> 00:02:44,967 Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings Fuegoleon Vermillion 29 00:02:42,347 --> 00:02:46,197 {\an8}Not only has he returned as captain, he now controls Salamander! 30 00:02:46,197 --> 00:02:50,717 Captain of the Silver Eagles Nozel Silva 31 00:02:46,647 --> 00:02:49,677 {\an8}Lord Nozel's bangs are as charming as ever. 32 00:02:49,677 --> 00:02:53,207 {\an8}I heard that he was on the front line of this battle! 33 00:02:53,207 --> 00:02:55,277 {\an8}Lady Charlotte! 34 00:02:53,207 --> 00:02:57,727 Captain of the Blue Rose Knights Charlotte Roselei 35 00:02:55,277 --> 00:03:00,107 {\an8}Every rose has its thorns... But I wouldn't mind getting pricked by Lady Charlotte. 36 00:02:56,977 --> 00:03:00,667 What in the world are Yami and the Captain of the Praying Mantises doing? 37 00:03:00,667 --> 00:03:04,217 I can't believe they're late on an important day like this. Unbelievable. 38 00:03:04,217 --> 00:03:05,737 {\an8}Rill! 39 00:03:04,217 --> 00:03:08,737 Captain of the Aqua Deer Rill Boismortier 40 00:03:06,377 --> 00:03:09,717 {\an8}I wonder if something's wrong. He looks like he's spaced out. 41 00:03:09,717 --> 00:03:13,727 Yeah... He's definitely in love. I can tell. 42 00:03:14,157 --> 00:03:18,477 Where did that lovely lady go? 43 00:03:19,097 --> 00:03:20,857 The young master's first love... 44 00:03:20,857 --> 00:03:25,377 The Butler of the Boismortier Household Walter 45 00:03:20,857 --> 00:03:25,797 {\an8}Ah, Madam... The young master is slowly becoming an adult. 46 00:03:25,797 --> 00:03:28,937 I'm sure you'll have a lovely grandchild any day now. 47 00:03:30,147 --> 00:03:31,937 {\an8}Look! It's Lady Dorothy! 48 00:03:30,467 --> 00:03:34,977 Captain of the Coral Peacocks Dorothy Unsworth 49 00:03:31,937 --> 00:03:33,107 {\an8}And she's awake?! 50 00:03:33,107 --> 00:03:35,177 {\an8}I never knew she had such beautiful eyes. 51 00:03:35,177 --> 00:03:37,287 Heya! How's everyone doing? 52 00:03:37,287 --> 00:03:40,257 {\an8}Lord Kaiser looks so dapper for his age! 53 00:03:37,287 --> 00:03:41,817 Captain of the Purple Orcas Kaiser Granvorka 54 00:03:40,257 --> 00:03:42,627 {\an8}But he seems a bit down. 55 00:03:43,877 --> 00:03:46,417 Look! It's Lord Julius! 56 00:03:46,417 --> 00:03:47,957 The Wizard King! 57 00:03:49,217 --> 00:03:51,387 Lord Julius! 58 00:03:51,387 --> 00:03:54,887 Wizard King's Advisor Marx Francois 59 00:03:52,797 --> 00:03:54,887 {\an8}Did he get injured? 60 00:03:54,887 --> 00:03:57,637 I heard it was actually Lord Julius 61 00:03:57,637 --> 00:04:01,347 who saved all of us from that attack by the Eye of the Midnight Sun. 62 00:04:01,837 --> 00:04:06,757 He must have endured an intense battle to protect us all. 63 00:04:06,757 --> 00:04:08,347 That must be how he got hurt. 64 00:04:08,347 --> 00:04:10,237 He's forever our hero... 65 00:04:10,237 --> 00:04:11,577 The Wizard King! 66 00:04:12,937 --> 00:04:15,247 What? You want me to be the Wizard King? 67 00:04:15,837 --> 00:04:16,907 He couldn't possibly— 68 00:04:16,907 --> 00:04:21,617 Well, I mean, I can't go strolling out there looking like a kid. 69 00:04:21,617 --> 00:04:24,167 And we can't have the king finding out, either. 70 00:04:24,167 --> 00:04:27,867 But it'd also be strange if I didn't appear on that stage. 71 00:04:28,297 --> 00:04:31,007 But it'd be obvious that it was me up there. 72 00:04:31,007 --> 00:04:33,337 Oh, don't worry. 73 00:04:33,337 --> 00:04:35,517 You just have to stand up there. 74 00:04:35,517 --> 00:04:37,817 Here. Conceal your face with this. 75 00:04:37,817 --> 00:04:39,137 What? 76 00:04:39,837 --> 00:04:44,517 You obviously look different now, but I see you haven't changed at all. 77 00:04:44,517 --> 00:04:47,627 Please don't let them notice... Please don't let them notice... 78 00:04:47,627 --> 00:04:48,627 Ahem... 79 00:04:48,627 --> 00:04:54,787 The Wizard King has a sore throat, so he cannot speak to all of you today. 80 00:04:54,787 --> 00:04:56,257 Please forgive him. 81 00:04:56,257 --> 00:04:58,867 I wanted to hear the Wizard King speak... 82 00:04:58,867 --> 00:05:00,187 He can't help it. 83 00:05:00,187 --> 00:05:01,037 Yeah... 84 00:05:01,037 --> 00:05:04,187 Now, I'd like you all to give a big round of applause 85 00:05:04,617 --> 00:05:09,007 to the valiant hero who bravely faced our enemies. 86 00:05:09,007 --> 00:05:10,927 Our great king, 87 00:05:11,317 --> 00:05:15,867 King of the Clover Kingdom Augustus Kira Clover XIII 88 00:05:11,657 --> 00:05:14,857 {\an8}Augustus Kira Clover XIII! 89 00:05:14,857 --> 00:05:16,847 {\an8}Wow. It's the king. 90 00:05:16,847 --> 00:05:18,837 He's so cool. 91 00:05:19,697 --> 00:05:21,847 I love you, Your Majesty. 92 00:05:22,317 --> 00:05:25,857 Why are you dawdling?! Pick up the pace! 93 00:05:25,857 --> 00:05:28,397 This is my time to shine! 94 00:05:28,397 --> 00:05:29,357 Bah-yes! 95 00:05:30,357 --> 00:05:33,037 Wh-Why? I know I just went with the flow, 96 00:05:33,037 --> 00:05:36,147 but how did I get stuck as the king's attendant? 97 00:05:36,147 --> 00:05:37,907 Don't you dare stand next to me! 98 00:05:37,907 --> 00:05:39,357 Yes, sir! 99 00:05:39,357 --> 00:05:40,997 That goes for you, too! 100 00:05:42,057 --> 00:05:43,607 Curse you, Julius. 101 00:05:43,607 --> 00:05:45,677 How dare you make me give a speech to the people 102 00:05:45,677 --> 00:05:49,207 just because a cold made you lose your voice? 103 00:05:49,207 --> 00:05:51,437 But this is the perfect chance 104 00:05:51,437 --> 00:05:55,377 to show the people my dignity and benevolence. 105 00:05:55,377 --> 00:05:59,977 You're a fool if you think your popularity will last forever, Julius. 106 00:06:01,477 --> 00:06:04,627 Good day, my fine citizens! 107 00:06:04,627 --> 00:06:08,777 I am your king, Augustus Kira Clover XIII! 108 00:06:11,097 --> 00:06:15,917 My majestic presence has left them at a loss for words. 109 00:06:15,917 --> 00:06:17,577 When will this be over? 110 00:06:17,577 --> 00:06:18,377 Shh! 111 00:06:18,377 --> 00:06:23,507 Your Majesty, the public awaits your wisdom. 112 00:06:23,507 --> 00:06:27,217 Please do not make them wait too long and keep it brief, if possible. 113 00:06:27,217 --> 00:06:28,877 Oh, of course. 114 00:06:28,877 --> 00:06:33,427 Tch! Curse you, Vangeance. How dare you order me around? 115 00:06:34,657 --> 00:06:38,737 Thanks to my valiant deeds and some help from the Magic Knights, 116 00:06:38,737 --> 00:06:41,747 the threat known as the Eye of the Midnight Sun has fled. 117 00:06:41,747 --> 00:06:45,187 The Clover Kingdom is safe, and peace has been restored. 118 00:06:45,187 --> 00:06:49,437 This must be a result of my daily good deeds! 119 00:06:49,437 --> 00:06:52,957 But I'm sure that some of you remain wary. 120 00:06:52,957 --> 00:06:55,197 What will happen to your everyday lives? 121 00:06:55,197 --> 00:06:57,977 What if other enemies attack? 122 00:06:58,547 --> 00:07:00,947 There is nothing to fear! 123 00:07:00,947 --> 00:07:03,827 Behold! My majestic light magic! 124 00:07:04,147 --> 00:07:06,957 How brilliant! How valiant! 125 00:07:06,957 --> 00:07:12,557 Light Magic: Absolute Monarch of Divine Brilliance! 126 00:07:13,147 --> 00:07:14,967 Perfection. 127 00:07:15,297 --> 00:07:22,937 I give you my word, my adoring public! The Clover Kingdom is in safe hands! 128 00:07:22,937 --> 00:07:25,977 Leave everything to me! 129 00:07:32,347 --> 00:07:36,487 Tch! You damn beanpole! Let's settle things once and for all! 130 00:07:37,577 --> 00:07:42,287 You damn foreigner! Let's see who's stronger! 131 00:07:43,957 --> 00:07:45,307 The hell do you want?! 132 00:07:45,307 --> 00:07:46,667 What're you guys doing? 133 00:07:47,077 --> 00:07:48,597 Yami, Jack... 134 00:07:49,017 --> 00:07:51,037 I'm certain I told you that today was 135 00:07:51,037 --> 00:07:53,507 an important day when we were going to tell the people 136 00:07:53,507 --> 00:07:57,547 that we'd taken care of the Eye of the Midnight Sun and restored peace. 137 00:07:57,547 --> 00:07:59,177 Was that today? 138 00:08:00,017 --> 00:08:01,387 I totally forgot. 139 00:08:01,387 --> 00:08:05,267 Not only were you late, but you're fighting over something ridiculous. 140 00:08:05,267 --> 00:08:07,547 Well, he started it. 141 00:08:07,547 --> 00:08:10,937 What? You're the asshole who started it! 142 00:08:10,937 --> 00:08:13,317 That's enough, you two. 143 00:08:13,317 --> 00:08:15,777 Remember where you are. 144 00:08:15,777 --> 00:08:16,937 Tch... 145 00:08:17,937 --> 00:08:20,947 The Black Bulls and Praying Mantises are so violent. 146 00:08:20,947 --> 00:08:25,907 I saw in the paper that one of the Black Bulls is possessed by a devil. 147 00:08:25,907 --> 00:08:27,607 I knew there was no way 148 00:08:27,607 --> 00:08:30,917 they should've placed second in stars at the last Star Festival. 149 00:08:30,917 --> 00:08:33,997 Yeah. They're the worst possible squad, after all. 150 00:08:33,997 --> 00:08:36,357 H-H-How dare you?! 151 00:08:36,357 --> 00:08:39,947 That was my absolutely invincible light magic! 152 00:08:39,947 --> 00:08:40,877 Huh? 153 00:08:40,877 --> 00:08:41,757 What're you talkin' about? 154 00:08:41,757 --> 00:08:43,157 You know what I'm talking about! 155 00:08:43,157 --> 00:08:45,967 How dare you interfere with my spotlight?! 156 00:08:45,967 --> 00:08:50,397 Your Majesty. Please show the people your leniency. 157 00:08:50,397 --> 00:08:53,357 I believe it best to show them how merciful you are. 158 00:08:53,357 --> 00:08:55,217 I-Is that so? 159 00:08:55,217 --> 00:08:57,467 Tch. Who cares what you think?! 160 00:08:57,467 --> 00:09:01,237 Just because people praised you as a hero! Get off your high horse! 161 00:09:01,237 --> 00:09:04,117 Indeed. I-It's wonderful to see how lively you are. 162 00:09:04,117 --> 00:09:07,377 Continue with your ways. 163 00:09:07,377 --> 00:09:09,907 Do everything you can for the Clover Kingdom. 164 00:09:09,907 --> 00:09:10,997 Sure. 165 00:09:10,997 --> 00:09:13,647 The king is now taking his leave. 166 00:09:13,647 --> 00:09:16,107 I ask that you send him off with a round of applause. 167 00:09:17,507 --> 00:09:19,437 C-Captain Jack... 168 00:09:20,147 --> 00:09:23,757 Um, could you call me back to the Praying Mantises sometime soon? 169 00:09:24,157 --> 00:09:26,387 Huh? Who the hell are you? 170 00:09:26,387 --> 00:09:27,987 Bah-ha?! 171 00:09:27,987 --> 00:09:30,097 What are you doing?! Come here at once! 172 00:09:30,097 --> 00:09:32,097 B-Bah-yes! 173 00:09:32,097 --> 00:09:33,857 He's one of yours, isn't he? 174 00:09:33,857 --> 00:09:36,897 Like I'd ever choose a guy like that. 175 00:09:38,597 --> 00:09:41,277 Let us take our leave, as well. 176 00:09:41,277 --> 00:09:42,617 Right... 177 00:09:42,617 --> 00:09:43,777 Okay! 178 00:09:44,677 --> 00:09:46,787 Lord Vangeance! 179 00:09:46,787 --> 00:09:49,647 Good grief. It's finally over. 180 00:09:49,647 --> 00:09:53,207 So... why're you dressed like that, Old Man Owen? 181 00:09:53,207 --> 00:09:54,307 What?! 182 00:10:10,927 --> 00:10:14,437 A-All of the Magic Knights Squad captains are here? 183 00:10:14,917 --> 00:10:17,857 I feel immense pressure... 184 00:10:17,857 --> 00:10:22,857 Wh-Why were we called to a Magic Knights Squad captains' meeting, anyway? 185 00:10:24,487 --> 00:10:26,617 My apologies, Yami. 186 00:10:26,617 --> 00:10:31,917 It should be your squad receiving praise from the public, not me. 187 00:10:31,917 --> 00:10:34,497 Well, we're used to getting booed. 188 00:10:34,497 --> 00:10:35,877 I apologize. 189 00:10:35,877 --> 00:10:38,837 It's no big. Don't worry about it. 190 00:10:38,837 --> 00:10:42,477 Calm down. Don't let your heart go aflutter, Charlotte. 191 00:10:42,477 --> 00:10:44,377 Stay calm... perfectly calm... 192 00:10:45,297 --> 00:10:50,027 What's wrong, Prickly Queen? Your face is red. You okay? 193 00:10:50,027 --> 00:10:51,387 I-I'm perfectly fine! 194 00:10:52,047 --> 00:10:53,097 You know... 195 00:10:55,037 --> 00:10:58,017 If you need to take a dump, go now! Don't hold it in! 196 00:10:58,657 --> 00:11:02,277 Of course that's not it! How are you so devoid of tact?! 197 00:11:02,687 --> 00:11:03,607 I was wrong?! 198 00:11:03,607 --> 00:11:05,067 Of course you're wrong! 199 00:11:05,067 --> 00:11:07,567 You just don't get it, Yami. 200 00:11:07,567 --> 00:11:10,577 This is why people say you're so oblivious. Am I right? 201 00:11:11,577 --> 00:11:13,077 You have to take a piss, right? 202 00:11:13,077 --> 00:11:14,287 No! 203 00:11:14,717 --> 00:11:16,177 The captains... 204 00:11:16,177 --> 00:11:18,417 Are they always like this? 205 00:11:18,417 --> 00:11:20,547 This is a rare sight to see, in its own way. 206 00:11:21,337 --> 00:11:27,337 Damn that Julius. He's the one who called us all here, and he's late again. 207 00:11:27,337 --> 00:11:33,237 He didn't forget he called us all here and then just wander off somewhere, did he? 208 00:11:33,237 --> 00:11:36,597 Damn that old man... I mean, old brat. 209 00:11:36,597 --> 00:11:40,317 You know... that might actually be possible this time. 210 00:11:40,317 --> 00:11:42,687 Yeah! Like, totally! 211 00:11:42,687 --> 00:11:44,357 Yeah... 212 00:11:45,857 --> 00:11:48,007 So what the hell's wrong with him? 213 00:11:48,007 --> 00:11:52,037 No idea. He's apparently been like this ever since the spell broke. 214 00:11:54,667 --> 00:11:56,617 Sorry to keep you waiting, everyone. 215 00:11:57,627 --> 00:11:59,537 Hey, I see you're all here. 216 00:12:00,497 --> 00:12:04,007 Damnatio Kira 217 00:12:01,117 --> 00:12:02,577 {\an8}He's... 218 00:12:02,577 --> 00:12:04,007 {\an8}It's Damnatio. 219 00:12:04,007 --> 00:12:05,797 He was called here, too? 220 00:12:05,797 --> 00:12:07,717 Pardon me. 221 00:12:07,717 --> 00:12:09,217 You jackass... 222 00:12:09,817 --> 00:12:12,297 If you have a problem with one of my squad members again, 223 00:12:12,297 --> 00:12:13,177 I'll gladly take you o— 224 00:12:13,177 --> 00:12:14,567 Yami. 225 00:12:14,567 --> 00:12:17,137 I'm the one who called Damnatio here. 226 00:12:17,137 --> 00:12:19,357 You did? 227 00:12:19,357 --> 00:12:23,587 It appears that what you'll be discussing today concerns me, as well. 228 00:12:23,587 --> 00:12:26,487 Therefore, I was told that I was obligated to be here. 229 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:32,577 Today, we'll be talking about the devil that resides in the Spade Kingdom. 230 00:12:33,587 --> 00:12:37,637 The other day, a few of our fellow citizens went to the Heart Kingdom 231 00:12:37,637 --> 00:12:39,577 to find out more about the devils. 232 00:12:39,897 --> 00:12:42,597 I believe that you have all seen the reports, 233 00:12:42,597 --> 00:12:47,647 but I would like to hear from the ones who were actually there. 234 00:12:47,647 --> 00:12:48,837 If you would. 235 00:12:48,837 --> 00:12:49,937 Right! 236 00:12:49,937 --> 00:12:51,337 All right. 237 00:12:52,787 --> 00:12:56,427 In the Heart Kingdom, they measure a mage's strength with 238 00:12:56,427 --> 00:12:58,517 a system called magic stages. 239 00:12:58,517 --> 00:13:05,067 The stages go up in order from nine. The smaller the number, the stronger the mage. 240 00:12:59,847 --> 00:13:13,317 {\an7}Stage Zero Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Stage Four Stage Five Stage Six Stage Seven Stage Eight Stage Nine 241 00:13:05,547 --> 00:13:09,537 According to Queen Loropechika, it's not the total number of mages, 242 00:13:09,537 --> 00:13:13,317 but the number of mages near stage zero that will determine 243 00:13:13,747 --> 00:13:15,907 who is more powerful in a battle among mages. 244 00:13:16,237 --> 00:13:19,147 And this part's really important... 245 00:13:19,147 --> 00:13:20,607 If we're up against a devil, 246 00:13:20,607 --> 00:13:24,127 apparently we won't stand a chance unless everyone fighting is stage one or stronger. 247 00:13:24,127 --> 00:13:25,867 Stage one, eh? 248 00:13:28,257 --> 00:13:30,497 The powerful curse in the Heart Kingdom that 249 00:13:30,497 --> 00:13:32,927 Asta and the others went to investigate 250 00:13:33,477 --> 00:13:36,377 was the one cast upon Queen Loropechika. 251 00:13:36,377 --> 00:13:39,677 It seems the queen only has about another year to live due to the curse. 252 00:13:40,117 --> 00:13:42,057 And the one who put that curse on her... 253 00:13:42,397 --> 00:13:43,977 ...is the devil Megicula. 254 00:13:45,227 --> 00:13:48,107 And from a separate report from another group of Black Bulls, 255 00:13:48,717 --> 00:13:53,317 the Diamond Kingdom is currently under attack by the Spade Kingdom. 256 00:13:53,317 --> 00:13:56,867 In the past few years, the Spade Kingdom has become more and more powerful. 257 00:13:57,177 --> 00:13:58,367 It's very likely... 258 00:13:58,367 --> 00:14:02,877 ...that specific devil is helping them out. 259 00:14:03,437 --> 00:14:07,667 What we'll be discussing at this meeting is what we should do to go up against 260 00:14:07,667 --> 00:14:09,757 the Spade Kingdom and this devil. 261 00:14:09,757 --> 00:14:12,027 Queen Loropechika plans to attack 262 00:14:12,027 --> 00:14:15,887 the Spade Kingdom in six months, before she becomes weaker. 263 00:14:16,277 --> 00:14:20,317 We are thinking of assisting the Heart Kingdom and fighting alongside them. 264 00:14:20,887 --> 00:14:25,397 I would like all of you to train your squad members as much as you can. 265 00:14:25,397 --> 00:14:27,027 We only have six months, 266 00:14:27,027 --> 00:14:30,667 but do everything you can to raise everyone's magic stages 267 00:14:30,667 --> 00:14:36,157 so that we can face the Spade Kingdom and protect this kingdom. 268 00:14:37,237 --> 00:14:40,387 I've heard from Queen Loropechika that the Spirit Guardians 269 00:14:40,387 --> 00:14:42,907 will also help us out. 270 00:14:43,617 --> 00:14:45,037 Can I count on all of you? 271 00:14:45,037 --> 00:14:46,387 Of course. 272 00:14:46,387 --> 00:14:47,247 Yes. 273 00:14:47,247 --> 00:14:49,377 Like you need to even ask us. 274 00:14:49,377 --> 00:14:51,227 We've already started. 275 00:14:51,717 --> 00:14:55,757 The Black Bulls will be doing as we please for the next six months. 276 00:14:57,957 --> 00:14:59,147 William? 277 00:14:59,827 --> 00:15:01,727 I will participate in the fight... 278 00:15:01,727 --> 00:15:04,697 But after everything I've done, 279 00:15:04,697 --> 00:15:09,147 I cannot face my squad as the Captain of the Golden Dawn any longer. 280 00:15:09,497 --> 00:15:12,897 I ask that you relieve me of my duties as captain. 281 00:15:12,897 --> 00:15:14,197 Huh? 282 00:15:14,197 --> 00:15:15,077 Hey! 283 00:15:16,227 --> 00:15:19,227 Also, I'd like you to assign me a new mission. 284 00:15:19,787 --> 00:15:23,497 I'd like to put my life on the line to defeat the devil. 285 00:15:23,497 --> 00:15:25,497 C-Captain... 286 00:15:25,497 --> 00:15:28,157 In that case, I am also guilty. 287 00:15:28,157 --> 00:15:30,917 Though my body was taken over by an elf, 288 00:15:30,917 --> 00:15:35,507 the crimes I have committed against the Clover Kingdom are punishable by death. 289 00:15:36,917 --> 00:15:41,007 I agree. I am not worthy of being a captain. 290 00:15:41,007 --> 00:15:44,017 It's honestly not bugging me much. 291 00:15:44,017 --> 00:15:45,517 Be a little bit bugged, at least. 292 00:15:45,517 --> 00:15:47,187 Now, now, just wait a moment. 293 00:15:48,187 --> 00:15:52,017 I understand why you feel guilty, 294 00:15:52,017 --> 00:15:56,147 but I cannot relieve you of your duties as captains. 295 00:15:56,547 --> 00:15:59,907 Besides, what you said just now would end up 296 00:15:59,907 --> 00:16:03,947 involving all the other Magic Knights who were possessed by elves, too. 297 00:16:05,137 --> 00:16:08,207 And then who would be left to protect this kingdom? 298 00:16:08,207 --> 00:16:11,027 If you want to atone for what you did, 299 00:16:11,027 --> 00:16:13,867 you have no other option but to forget your positions 300 00:16:13,867 --> 00:16:15,587 and do all you can to protect this kingdom. 301 00:16:17,087 --> 00:16:19,847 I trust in all of you. 302 00:16:19,847 --> 00:16:21,077 Yes, sir. 303 00:16:21,077 --> 00:16:22,217 Very well. 304 00:16:22,217 --> 00:16:23,677 Roger! 305 00:16:23,677 --> 00:16:25,217 As you wish. 306 00:16:26,737 --> 00:16:30,597 So, Damnatio, does that work for you? 307 00:16:30,597 --> 00:16:31,937 Whatever do you mean? 308 00:16:33,187 --> 00:16:36,507 In order to defeat the devil, the Magic Knights 309 00:16:36,507 --> 00:16:40,617 will have to get stronger in the next six months. 310 00:16:40,617 --> 00:16:43,427 I'd like you to think about what to do with Asta 311 00:16:43,427 --> 00:16:47,367 after we've taken care of this matter with the Spade Kingdom, if you would. 312 00:16:50,587 --> 00:16:52,247 I have no objections. 313 00:16:53,537 --> 00:16:55,927 But do not get the wrong idea. 314 00:16:55,927 --> 00:16:57,947 I'm only agreeing to this because 315 00:16:57,947 --> 00:17:01,717 doing otherwise at the moment would not benefit the Clover Kingdom. 316 00:17:02,507 --> 00:17:04,717 Now, if you'll excuse me. 317 00:17:08,157 --> 00:17:10,737 That heartless scales bastard. 318 00:17:10,737 --> 00:17:14,397 So, uh, I... Thank you! 319 00:17:14,397 --> 00:17:15,977 No need to thank me. 320 00:17:16,457 --> 00:17:18,857 Right! Thank you very much! 321 00:17:19,947 --> 00:17:22,237 Again, I'm counting on all of you. 322 00:17:23,217 --> 00:17:24,617 Leave it to me! 323 00:17:24,617 --> 00:17:27,707 I wonder how I should sever my squad members... 324 00:17:27,707 --> 00:17:29,667 I'm getting excited just thinking about it! 325 00:17:29,667 --> 00:17:31,027 Yeah, maybe don't. 326 00:17:31,027 --> 00:17:32,777 I can't wait! 327 00:17:32,777 --> 00:17:35,547 I should go lay out plans for training immediately. 328 00:17:35,547 --> 00:17:38,537 Why don't all the squads do this together? 329 00:17:38,537 --> 00:17:41,377 That is definitely an option. Having mock battles would also help. 330 00:17:42,337 --> 00:17:43,717 I ain't gonna hold back! 331 00:17:43,717 --> 00:17:45,047 That's my line, asshole. 332 00:17:45,047 --> 00:17:49,237 Sounds like we'll need to round up some healing mages, too. 333 00:17:50,397 --> 00:17:52,057 Don't get too carried away, okay? 334 00:17:54,017 --> 00:17:57,697 Oh, right. Marx, you can have him come in. 335 00:17:57,697 --> 00:17:58,687 As you wish. 336 00:18:02,337 --> 00:18:03,197 Oho? 337 00:18:03,667 --> 00:18:06,007 {\an8}Hey, it's Hard Ham. 338 00:18:05,047 --> 00:18:09,517 Former Captain of the Purple Orcas Gueldre Poizot 339 00:18:06,007 --> 00:18:09,517 {\an8}I'm sure you're all very familiar with the former Captain of the Purple Orcas, 340 00:18:09,517 --> 00:18:11,497 Gueldre Poizot. 341 00:18:11,497 --> 00:18:14,997 The other day, while Gueldre was at the Shadow Palace... 342 00:18:15,447 --> 00:18:19,667 He managed to carry away a load of ancient magic items and jewels 343 00:18:19,667 --> 00:18:23,997 with his former senior and Magic Knight, Revchi. 344 00:18:25,927 --> 00:18:27,207 Oh? 345 00:18:27,207 --> 00:18:29,217 You heathen. You never learn. 346 00:18:29,217 --> 00:18:34,267 I was planning to keep him whole, but I can't wait any longer! 347 00:18:34,267 --> 00:18:37,767 I'm gonna turn him into sliced ham right now! 348 00:18:37,767 --> 00:18:39,687 No, wait. 349 00:18:40,477 --> 00:18:43,277 I'm thinking about pardoning Gueldre. 350 00:18:43,277 --> 00:18:44,567 Pardoning him? 351 00:18:44,567 --> 00:18:45,867 Huh? 352 00:18:45,867 --> 00:18:48,777 Gueldre has a knack for business. 353 00:18:48,777 --> 00:18:51,437 I'm sure he'll be able to turn an even bigger profit 354 00:18:51,437 --> 00:18:54,957 from the treasures he tried to get away with. 355 00:18:56,357 --> 00:19:00,537 And I'd like him to use that money to help support the kingdom. 356 00:19:00,537 --> 00:19:03,507 You know, since repairs cost quite a bit. 357 00:19:04,027 --> 00:19:07,967 It's not like the kingdom has endless riches. 358 00:19:07,967 --> 00:19:10,217 You'll help us out, right? 359 00:19:10,217 --> 00:19:11,967 U-Um... 360 00:19:12,387 --> 00:19:16,017 Suddenly this all depends on me turning a profit! 361 00:19:16,457 --> 00:19:17,687 Right? 362 00:19:17,687 --> 00:19:21,427 O-Of course! I will do everything that I possibly can! 363 00:19:21,427 --> 00:19:23,437 That'll help us out quite a bit. Thank you. 364 00:19:23,437 --> 00:19:24,817 Y-Yes, sir! 365 00:19:24,817 --> 00:19:27,427 There was no way he could decline! 366 00:19:27,427 --> 00:19:30,327 That was a different kind of pressure than Yami uses. 367 00:19:30,327 --> 00:19:33,627 Tch! Make sure you pull your own weight around here, Hard Ham. 368 00:19:33,627 --> 00:19:36,997 Mess this up and I'm gonna sell you as sliced ham. 369 00:19:37,427 --> 00:19:39,387 One last thing. 370 00:19:39,387 --> 00:19:43,877 Like I said, the kingdom doesn't have endless riches. 371 00:19:43,877 --> 00:19:47,527 So to help out with that, I'd like to make your salary as 372 00:19:47,527 --> 00:19:50,717 Magic Knight Squad Captains half of what it usually is. 373 00:19:50,717 --> 00:19:51,677 What?! 374 00:19:51,677 --> 00:19:54,167 Seems like a logical solution. 375 00:19:54,167 --> 00:19:55,347 I have no objections. 376 00:19:55,347 --> 00:19:56,767 Of course, I agree. 377 00:19:56,767 --> 00:19:58,257 Sure... 378 00:19:58,257 --> 00:19:59,417 Okay! 379 00:19:59,417 --> 00:20:00,937 I'm fine with that. 380 00:20:01,297 --> 00:20:03,187 It's the least I can do. 381 00:20:03,677 --> 00:20:05,227 Well, I guess that's that. 382 00:20:05,227 --> 00:20:06,647 Now, hang on a second! 383 00:20:06,647 --> 00:20:08,197 You can't be serious! 384 00:20:08,197 --> 00:20:09,157 What's the matter? 385 00:20:09,157 --> 00:20:12,227 Half?! Come on, man! I'm in debt! 386 00:20:12,227 --> 00:20:13,917 You want us to go broke?! 387 00:20:14,627 --> 00:20:18,427 Well, you know, you need to set an example for your subordinates. 388 00:20:18,427 --> 00:20:19,957 I absolutely decline! 389 00:20:20,617 --> 00:20:24,127 Well, majority rules, so... 390 00:20:24,127 --> 00:20:26,377 There you have it. 391 00:20:26,707 --> 00:20:30,427 We now conclude the Magic Knights Squad captains' meeting. 392 00:20:33,977 --> 00:20:35,667 This is bullshit! 393 00:20:36,477 --> 00:20:38,227 Closed for a Private Event 394 00:20:41,477 --> 00:20:44,257 How long are you going to carry on with your drunken rambling? 395 00:20:44,257 --> 00:20:45,857 I won't put up with this any longer. 396 00:20:45,857 --> 00:20:47,717 Yeah, go home, you square! 397 00:20:47,717 --> 00:20:49,957 Must be nice... 398 00:20:49,957 --> 00:20:52,467 You assholes always had money. 399 00:20:52,467 --> 00:20:56,367 I'm sure getting your salary cut in half doesn't even sting. 400 00:20:56,367 --> 00:20:57,907 Damn it! 401 00:20:58,387 --> 00:20:59,707 This is nonsense. 402 00:21:00,027 --> 00:21:02,777 It's always best to drink in moderation. 403 00:21:02,777 --> 00:21:05,167 Ciao! See you later. 404 00:21:06,757 --> 00:21:09,427 Come on, you can hang out a little longer. 405 00:21:09,427 --> 00:21:11,047 Yeah, you have time. 406 00:21:11,047 --> 00:21:16,307 Come on, brave hero who saved the kingdom. Let's play a little game. 407 00:21:16,307 --> 00:21:17,637 Game? 408 00:21:17,637 --> 00:21:22,167 We'll get back the salary we lost by taking it from you! 409 00:21:22,167 --> 00:21:23,147 Very well. 410 00:21:23,647 --> 00:21:25,977 We'll take everything you've got! 411 00:21:30,907 --> 00:21:32,407 Good grief... 412 00:21:32,797 --> 00:21:34,907 I win... 413 00:21:35,387 --> 00:21:38,337 Now I've got three times my salary... 414 00:21:39,667 --> 00:21:41,807 I'm very grateful to both of you. 415 00:21:41,807 --> 00:21:46,037 Despite everything that happened, you continue to treat me the same. 416 00:21:47,017 --> 00:21:52,677 I promise you that I will do everything in my power to defeat this devil. 417 00:21:54,347 --> 00:21:55,677 Goodnight. 418 00:21:56,467 --> 00:21:59,677 Sorry to cause such a fuss, sir. 419 00:22:00,547 --> 00:22:02,257 Thank you very much. 420 00:23:36,617 --> 00:23:38,907 The Magic Knight Squads make their move to go up against 421 00:23:38,907 --> 00:23:40,377 the Spade Kingdom and the devil. 422 00:23:40,377 --> 00:23:43,867 In the meantime, Asta and Yuno head back to Hage Village. 423 00:23:43,867 --> 00:23:47,957 Next time on Black Clover, Page 131: "A New Resolve." 424 00:23:45,037 --> 00:23:51,177 Page 131 A New Resolve 425 00:23:47,957 --> 00:23:50,917 They continue on their path to becoming the Wizard King.