The Clover Kingdom.
In this kingdom where magic is everything,
there is one boy who can't use magic.
His name is Asta.
With guts and hard work, he made it into the Magic Knights,
and he never gave up, despite how much he got hurt.
He continues to diligently aim for the top!
Even if you are a peasant,
or even if you're poor...
Anyone in this world can still shine!
He's working hard to prove that,
and to become the Wizard King!
Yuno, we're family, right?
Yeah.
But we're not related by blood.
Yeah...
But we're closer than anyone who's related by blood, aren't we?
What brought all this on?
What I'm saying...
is that we don't have any blood relatives,
but all of the friends we've met,
and all of the friends we'll meet someday,
are people we should treasure as family.
Yeah.
The Golden Family
Golden Dawn Headquarters
Ah, are you here to deliver your reports, as well?
Yes. We just returned from Kiten.
Member of the Golden Dawn Shiren Tium
Member of the Golden Dawn Hamon Caseus
Ah, yes. Kiten is famous for
being a gourmet town, due to the Diamond Kingdom's influence there.
Member of the Golden Dawn David Slower
Member of the Golden Dawn Letoile Becquerel
For real? I wish I could've gone there instead of patrolling the royal capital.
Member of the Golden Dawn Alecdora Sandler
This isn't a game, David.
Yuno, aren't you tired from these back-to-back missions?
I'm fine.
Getting enough calories is important at times like this.
Would you like one?
I'm fine.
This conversation's going nowhere.
There's that insolent attitude of his again.
After insisting he was going to be the Wizard King,
he earned more merit during the Eye of the Midnight Sun conflict,
and now he's grown even more impudent.
If only I hadn't been possessed by an elf, I could've helped Lord Vangeance!
You were just lucky! That's it!
The captain is waiting. Let's go.
Sure.
Yuno, why not try to be a bit friendlier?
What? I am, though.
He doesn't even realize it.
I know... Why not try to smile more when speaking, or throw in a joke here and there?
I know I'm the one who just suggested it,
but I can't even picture you doing that myself.
I apologize.
Sure.
Looks like we have a long road ahead of us.
Indeed.
But that cool side of Yuno is what makes him so amazing!
Thank you all for your reports.
Klaus, Mimosa, Yuno...
We've received thanks yet again from the people of Kiten.
Captain of the Golden Dawn William Vangeance
Vice Captain of the Golden Dawn Langris Vaude
It looks like you did well.
Yes, sir.
You honor us with those words.
Now, I realize that you've just come back,
but I have another mission for you.
It seems a herd of wild boars has come down from the mountains
to Saussy Village, putting it in danger.
I'd like to send another squad there, but everyone else is already out.
Allow me to handle it! I can handle wild boars on my own!
If they were regular wild boars, perhaps.
According to reports,
the wild boars near Saussy Village are magical beasts covered in flames.
The villagers are anxious.
I'd like all of you to go there as a squad and take care of the situation.
I will have Alecdora lead this mission.
Yes, sir!
I'm counting on all of you.
Yes, sir!
I don't care who or what we're up against!
Saussy Village
I will earn more merit than you!
T-To think that the Golden Dawn would come to our rescue.
I guess it's not the Black Bulls...
Yeah. I was hoping to see Asta again.
You know Asta?
Yeah!
Asta, Noelle, and Magna protected this village from the bad guys!
Come to think of it, Saussy Village was the place
where the Eye of the Midnight Sun was first sighted.
But did you know? The Black Bulls beat up some wild boars, too!
Oh? Then why don't we make a little bet?
Let's see who can beat up more wild boars: the Golden Dawn or the Black—
David.
We've heard the boars are covered in flames and very dangerous.
Yes, and they've grown even more violent than last time.
We just don't know what to do anymore.
Yikes, what's that?
I sense a powerful mana from them that's unique to magical beasts.
The villagers stand no chance against them.
Shiren, get us a closer look.
As you wish.
Stone Creation Magic: Stone Model of the World.
We'll split up and take care of those things before they harm the villagers.
Yes, sir!
Please wait.
If we don't find out what caused them to grow violent,
the same thing will happen again.
He does bring up a fair point.
Know your place, Yuno!
It is I that Lord Vangeance put in charge of this mission, not you.
If merely defeating them would suffice,
the Black Bulls would be capable of that, too.
Why, you...
Y-Yuno...
If you feel that strongly about it, then prove it!
The rest of us will wipe out the boars!
Yes, sir.
Roger!
Let us make a grand entrance.
So what do you plan on doing?
There's something I want to find.
Mimosa...
Y-Yes?
Sand Magic: Suppressing Sand Mass!
I am quite curious as to how these creatures taste.
Dice Magic: Gambler's Fallacy.
A one, eh? Too bad.
I guess this is enough for you guys, though.
Wind Magic: Crescent Moon Sickle!
Steel Magic: Blazing Spiral Lance!
There's an area just ahead where mana is highly concentrated.
Let's go.
Right.
It looks like that fruit is what's causing all this.
I see. No wonder they've turned violent.
We'll have to get rid of all the trees that bear this fruit.
All right. You and I will take care of the trees in this area.
Mimosa, try to find out if there are any trees with the fruit around here.
Of course.
I was worried about what might happen earlier, but...
If it's to protect the people,
he's willing to defy his superiors to do what he needs to do.
I doubt he even realizes he showed any defiance.
Thank you so much, knights of the Golden Dawn!
I can't believe you even tracked down the reason these things went berserk!
Now we probably won't need to trouble you again!
I'm glad to hear that.
You think you got one up on me, do you?!
What in the world are those collars?
Aren't they adorable?
Apparently they decided to keep the boars that have now calmed down.
Tell Asta, will ya?
I want him to know I'm training real hard with my magic!
I'm gonna become a Magic Knight, so he has to become the Wizard King!
Okay. I'll be sure to tell him.
But it's not Asta who's going to become the Wizard King. It's me.
Wait, really?
Well done, everyone.
Now the villagers won't have to live in fear anymore.
I'd like you to be able to relax now, but I have an urgent mission.
A newly-appeared dungeon has been occupied by someone.
It is located near the Diamond Kingdom's border.
It's near Kiten.
There are reports that people have seen Spade soldiers fighting in this area.
We can't deny that the Spade Kingdom may be involved.
This is an emergency,
but as long as the chaos continues in the kingdom, I cannot make a move.
Langris, I'd like you to take the lead if you can.
I'd love to, but my wounds have yet to heal.
Why not let someone else handle it?
I see. If you insist.
Alecdora, I ask that you take the lead once again.
Yes, sir!
This time I'll prove once and for all
that I am the one more useful to Lord Vangeance!
Are you sure Alecdora was the right choice?
What do you mean?
I was just thinking there's another candidate who may be more qualified.
And who might that be?
I heard that he was able to wrangle countless Magic Knights
from around the kingdom in mere moments during the battle
with the Eye of the Midnight Sun.
He also has plenty of talent and the skill to lead.
Though he is rather impertinent and annoying.
Wh-What is it, sir?
You've changed. Of course, I mean that in a good way.
I-I'm just thinking of the best way to ensure the mission succeeds.
You see, Langris,
I want Alecdora to change, too.
Like you have.
Ah, it appears as though we have some bandits on our hands.
It's probably in our favor that they aren't from the Spade Kingdom.
Want me to go take care of them real quick?
Leave it to me.
Sand Binding Magic: Sand Box!
Well done!
Mimosa, show us the inside of the dungeon.
Yes, sir.
This is most likely where the treasure room is.
There are two paths leading to it.
So we come in from either the front or the top.
We'll split up into two teams.
Shiren, Hamon, Letoile, and I will go from the front.
Klaus, Mimosa, David, and...
Yuno. You'll go from the top.
Understood.
Magic Knights?!
What the hell are the lookouts doing?
Wind Magic: Crescent Moon Sickle!
I don't think so!
He stopped Yuno's spell?!
I'm not done yet!
Steel Creation Magic: Full Metal Fortress!
They sure have some decent magic for a bunch of bandits.
Those are magic items.
They must be enhancing their mana with them.
But...
Wind Creation Magic: Wind Blade Shower!
That won't be enough to stop us.
We'll hold them off here!
Take this!
Stone Creation Magic: Pursuing Crushed Rock!
What?!
The treasures in this dungeon belong to us!
I must say, there's nothing beautiful about being a bandit.
Glass Creation Magic: Verre Épée!
Letoile!
Die!
Willful Compass!
How dare you use wind magic in front of me?!
Sand Magic: Sand-Armored Guard!
I will not shy away from fighting these bandits!
I will get back all of those magic items!
It appears we arrived at the same time.
Boo! I was hoping I could get you to treat me to something.
What? You're here already?
I guess peasant bandits aren't even useful for stalling.
I even let them borrow some magic items.
Though they're just trash compared to what I have.
Then I'm assuming you're aware that you're also trash.
That's not a nice thing to say to a former senior Magic Knight,
you wannabe Magic Knights.
You have no chance of winning!
It'd be in your interest to cooperate.
I have to wonder about that.
Sand Binding Magic: Sand-Armored Heavy Guard!
Oh? Sand magic, eh?
A perfect match for my black earth magic.
Black Earth Creation Magic: Sludge Erosion!
Alecdora!
Plant Recovery Magic: Dream-Healing Flower Cradle!
Guess you're tougher than you look.
Looks like you're down one now, though.
Well, this is rather troublesome.
Someone with enough talent to become a Magic Knight
has a magic item that increases his mana.
But there's only one of him.
We still have the advantage.
I'm sure he's aware of that, too.
That confidence... Is he hiding something?
Well, no use thinking about it.
Regardless of what our enemy may do, we shall strike back beautifully.
Glass Creation Magic: Verre Fleur!
Whoa, now!
Steel Creation Magic: Fierce Spiral Lance!
Come on, now. Is this all you new Magic Knights can do?
Compass Magic: Willful Compass!
Huh... Well, that magic's interesting.
This is even more interesting!
Dice Magic: Gambler's Fallacy!
Looks like my luck's turning around.
But your luck ends right here.
What?!
This is the biggest prize in this dungeon.
No matter how powerful a spell is, it sucks it right up.
What?!
Bell...
Yes, sir! Guess it's finally my turn.
Wind Magic: Swift White Bow!
That goes for spirit magic, too.
That just felt like a gentle breeze to me.
Ugh! What is that stupid thing?!
So what will you do now? I think you understand what's going on here.
Yeah, it's crystal clear.
That's the best you've got as a mage, despite having help from magic items.
You're no match for the Golden Dawn.
I think hunting wild boars would be more enjoyable than fighting you.
If you're trying to piss me off, it's not gonna work, you stupid brat.
You look pretty mad to me.
It's just as Yuno said.
We're not going to lose to a sad man who has to rely on magic items.
We'd bring shame to the Golden Dawn if we backed down now.
Now, let us have a beautiful battle.
I'll suck up all of your mana, just as you asked!
We're not done yet!
You guys don't know when to give up, do you?
You shouldn't move yet, Alecdora.
I'm fine now, Mimosa.
More importantly, please support Shiren.
Find a spot with faint mana.
I will look for weak spots in the cave.
Right.
Wind Magic: Tornado Fang!
How long are you gonna keep this up?
Impossible... He's...
Damn it. Guess you aren't dead yet.
I'll end it with this strike!
Steel Magic: Blazing Spiral Lance!
Dice Magic: Gambler's Fallacy!
I think this'll be enough.
All right, fine! Let's find out what'll come first:
my magic items breaking or you running out of mana!
We're not aiming for you.
Compass Magic: Willful Compass!
A pitfall? This is what they were after?
Ugh, you sure don't know how to treat spirits properly.
I still have this!
This is the end of the line for you.
I told you! I have the obvious advantage against your magic!
And I'm sure I told you, too...
that you're no match for the Golden Dawn.
Thank you for leading the group, Alecdora.
I became unable to fight at one point in our battle against the bandits.
This mission was only successful because of the others.
Is that so, Yuno?
Alecdora's orders were meticulous.
Why are you defending me?
I'm only speaking the truth.
Then allow me to say this, too.
There were many members of the Golden Dawn who looked down on you
for being a peasant.
They despised you and were jealous of your powers.
That includes myself, too.
Why in the world would you have to defend the likes of them?
Because they're my comrades.
I don't need a reason to know that my comrades are important to me.
I also looked down on peasants just because of their status.
But after being rescued by a peasant with no magic,
I decided to reconsider some things.
Please don't compare me to him.
Y-Yuno!
I'm sorry.
I don't know why you're apologizing.
I'm sure you really don't.
But I won't be satisfied if I don't say it.
Just so you know, I still haven't acknowledged you, though.
Are you here to report to Lord Vangeance?
Yes.
Then let's all go get something to eat after we're done reporting.
This is the perfect opportunity for Yuno to bond with the others!
Yes, we'd be happy to!
Yuno, wait!
Yuno...
We're also inviting you... rather, this invitation was specifically for you, Yuno.
Huh? No, I...
Hamon knows a number of places around the royal capital that serve delicious food.
Let's just invite the whole gang and have a blast!
We don't have any blood relatives,
but all of the friends we've met,
and all of the friends we'll meet someday,
are people we should treasure as family.
What do you think, Yuno?
Yuno, are you embarrassed?
I am not.
You are, though.
I am not.
Ooh, let me see!
Absolutely not!
In order to fight against the threats of the Spade Kingdom and the devil,
we're going to get even stronger!
Next time on Black Clover, Page 142: "Those Remaining."
Page 142 Those Remaining
Who the heck are you guys?
Those who wish the devil to perish?