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!
The Magic Knights Squad Captains
held a meeting to decide who would go train in the Heart Kingdom.
From the Black Bulls, Asta, Nero, Luck,
Finral, and Noelle.
From the Golden Dawn, Mimosa.
From the Crimson Lion Kings, Leopold.
From the Blue Rose Knights, Charlotte nominated herself.
And Rill from the Aqua Deer also nominated himself.
These were the members who were about to train with the Spirit Guardians.
At the special decoration ceremony that followed...
Those who shone brightest in the battle against the Eye of the Midnight Sun,
Leopold, Sol, and Mimosa, were promoted.
Also...
Yuno of the Golden Dawn,
you have been promoted to 1st Class Senior Magic Knight.
Yuno was promoted to 1st Class Senior Magic Knight.
And then, the king decided he had to have his way...
With my authority as king, I give Sekke...
the title of 1st Class Senior Magic Knight!
F-First Class Senior Magic Knight?!
What the bah-ha?!
And Sekke was also promoted to 1st Class Senior Magic Knight.
Meanwhile, there was a member of the Black Bulls
who was fretting over the fact that he wasn't picked to go to the Heart Kingdom.
Please! Let me go!
I'm a true man, and I can't be left behind again!
Even if you tell me not to go, I'm going to go!
You up to that?
Yes, sir!
Who the hell cares about how much mana you have?!
I'll surpass the limits of a peasant!
Fine. I'll try asking Julius.
Back at the Golden Dawn's headquarters,
not everyone was happy about the fact that Yuno was
promoted to 1st Class Senior Magic Knight...
The Golden Dawn's Headquarters
So Yuno's a 1st Class Senior Magic Knight now.
That's the same rank as Vice Captain Langris.
The kid's only been in our squad for about a year.
Yes, but I can't say I'm surprised, given how powerful Yuno is.
Vice Captain Langris hasn't been
on a mission since what happened with the Eye of the Midnight Sun.
That probably means Yuno's going to be the next vice captain.
Everyone in our squad is talking about that right now.
I'm sure they are.
Langris and Yuno... They're both amazing mages,
but if we're talking about who's actually fit to be vice captain...
V-Vice Captain Langris!
H-Hello! Are you out for a walk?
It is a lovely day for a walk, isn't it?
Please enjoy!
Farewell!
That probably means Yuno's going to be the next vice captain.
Vice Captain Langris Vaude
Don't you think it's about time?
Time for?
For you to resume your duties as vice captain.
Our battle with the Spade Kingdom draws near.
I'd like you to watch over the squad mem—
May I just...
have a little more time?
Has my brother contacted you lately?
Look at these.
Letters?
Finral could just use his spatial magic to come visit.
But he's been regularly delivering letters to me.
I'm sure he believes that distancing himself from you
is a part of his training.
What? Did you catch a cold?
Looking cute again today, Noelle!
Why don't we get some tea—
You'll never break your curse this way, Finral!
So what has he been writing in his letters?
That he'll be going to the Heart Kingdom to train soon.
He actually told you that?
If he's having to go to another kingdom to train,
does that mean there's another big battle drawing near?
Huh?
I tried asking Finral personally...
Since, you know, he's terrible at keeping secrets.
Langris?
There's nothing for you to worry about, Miss Finnes.
Is something on your mind?
You're terrible at keeping secrets.
You and Finral really are alike.
Please don't compare me to him!
I'm sorry.
N-No... I should apologize.
Are you all right?
Yes.
You should head back inside. I'll take my leave, as well.
Don't worry. It's just my usual cough.
Well, despite how I may look, I am rather busy.
Oh, did you return to your duties as vice captain, then?
Thank you for the tea.
Check.
So that's your play.
See? I told you that you should've bet on Shiren.
The game isn't over yet.
Say, Yuno! Isn't today a perfect day for a date?
Where should we go? I'm okay with wherever.
Hey, are you listening?
Vice Captain Langris...
Hey, you!
Just because you're jealous of Yuno and me doesn't mean you need to scowl like tha—
Do you need something?
I'd like to spar with you.
You're a 1st Class Senior Magic Knight now, aren't you?
As another 1st Class Senior Magic Knight, let's see if you're qualif—
All right.
Yuno?
W-Wait, Yuno!
Vice Captain Langris, I ask that you calm down, too!
You calm down, Klaus.
I'm not trying to pick a fight.
Come in.
Please excuse me.
Vice Captain Langris has asked Yuno to spar with him.
Langris did?
I have a bad feeling about this. I hope nothing happens.
You can count on me, Yuno!
You don't need to hold back!
A normal sparring session is no fun.
How about we agree that the loser...
leaves the Golden Dawn?
Honestly, what a vulgar bunch.
You should be more careful about who you associate with, Yuno.
Aren't you embarrassed to be seen with them?
Why?
I've never thought that, not even once.
I'm proud of Asta, and he's my rival.
Rival? That guy?
Rival in what? Are you guys competing for something?
Yeah...
We're both working to become the Wizard King!
What's your problem?! I won't allow you to make fun of Yuno—
There's no rule that says commoners can't become the Wizard King.
Huh?
So first, I'll become the Captain of the Golden Dawn.
I see. Meaning you're completely ignoring my existence as vice captain.
You mentioned that before you became the Wizard King,
you'd become the Captain of the Golden Dawn, didn't you?
If you win, then I, the vice captain, will leave.
Meaning you'll be another step closer to captain.
Not a bad deal, right?
Let's just get started.
That's like adding fuel to the fire.
This probably won't be over quickly.
Yes.
There will definitely be blood.
Who are you betting on?
Neither!
We must stop them.
Then let's start... this sparring session!
The boulder just disappeared.
I guess talking's out of the question.
Vice Captain Langris...
He's not going to hold back?
Too bad... I guess you dodged it.
Third time's the charm!
Wind Creation Magic: Wind Blade Shower!
Whoops.
What's that look for?
I don't know what you're thinking, but would you stop holding back?
You think I'm holding back?
If you were fighting seriously, you would've been able to dodge that attack.
And if you don't take this seriously, you'll get hurt.
Why must you be like that?
Something tells me that Yuno's not just trying to provoke him.
What did you just say?
Do you really need me to say it again?
I see. So you do realize that was rude.
In that case, I won't hold back!
This is what he used back then!
This is the spatial magic that
Vice Captain Langris used at the Royal Knights Selection Exam.
I'll show you what happens when I don't hold back!
Spirit Assimilation: Spirit Dive!
Take this!
Mana Zone: Spirit's Hushed Dance.
Amazing!
Well done, Yuno!
Spirit Storm!
That spell is the one he was using when he was possessed by an elf...
The auto-defense spell!
But he should've only been able to use that spell under the elf's influence.
The feeling of mana from when I'd reincarnated as an elf
is still faintly present.
Now, let's see how long you can keep dodging!
Yuno's crown!
It was gouged away!
What's the matter? Are you just going to keep running away?!
This is the end!
Yuno!
What?!
An afterimage?
You're right. It really is the end.
Yuno...
He's all right.
But that means the vice captain...
Who did I bet on again?
Like I'd know.
I lose.
What's that face for? If you want to laugh, then laugh.
I gave it my all, and I still lost to you.
You only got serious in the middle of the match.
You intentionally tried to lose at first.
I guess you saw right through me.
That's right. I was going to intentionally lose to you and leave the Golden Dawn.
But now what?
I actually tried, and still pathetically lost to you.
Who's pathetic?
Do you really think I won that match easily?
That's true. Yuno...
...definitely didn't win easily.
What does that matter?!
You won, and I lost!
Which just means I'm going to leave the Golden Dawn.
As promised.
I don't remember making this prom—
Maybe you don't, but I do.
You can't be serious!
Take care of the Golden Dawn for me.
Are you seriously quitting?
I don't feel like I've won.
Who knows what would've happened if you were serious from the start?
Promise me that one day,
you'll spar with me without holding back.
I'm sorry I did this without consulting you first.
I'm not surprised.
You didn't need to create an excuse to leave the squad right in front of them.
So you saw through me.
That's just how I am.
I know. And I know that this isn't the end for you.
This doesn't change the fact that you're a member of the Golden Dawn.
Thank you very much.
Please excuse me.
I'll be waiting for you, Langris.
Langris, why are you dressed like that?
I'm going on a journey.
Did you really quit the Golden Dawn?
I did not.
I just happened to make a silly promise.
I see...
Good morning, Miss Finnes!
Langris? Why are you dressed like that?
And did you come here to see Miss Finnes
one more time before leaving for your training?
Huh? Well, yeah.
I'll be the one who makes Miss Finnes happy!
I'll become a man worthy of you, and then I'll come for you.
Please try not to take too long.
There's something I forgot to tell you both.
I still haven't decided to let you have Miss Finnes.
Huh?
Who do you think you are, Brother?
Brother... The battle's only just begun.
You're about to go training in the Heart Kingdom! Eat up! Eat your fill!
Thanks! Don't mind if I do!
I can't eat another bite.
Is it just you guys?
Magna and Luck said they were going to hold off on eating a bit longer.
I see.
If you guys actually see me,
I'm sure you'll end up inviting me to train with you, too.
You weren't picked, so you're not going to the training
But I plan to train under my father and excel in curse magic,
so I'm going back home.
It's unfortunate, but I can't go with you.
So I'm going to leave without being noticed.
How can you eat so much?
I'm going to surpass my digestive limits!
Did someone just walk by us?
You're just imagining things.
Yeah?
Mister Yami! What happened with me going to the Heart Kingdom?
They said they didn't mind another one tagging along.
Thank you so much, Mister Yami!
If you're gonna thank someone, thank Julius.
Hell yeah!
Congratulations, Magna!
Thanks, Asta!
Man, I'm thirsty!
What's that tasty juice from the Heart Kingdom again?
Tasty?!
You mean the crimson orange juice?
I can't wait to try that!
If you put your mana into it, it gets sweeter, right?
It gets sweeter?!
Yeah! It's just super sour for me!
What are you complaining for? I used my mana on yours.
Anyway, tomorrow you'll be in the Heart Kingdom.
Make sure you give it your all in training with the Spirit Guardians.
Right!
I'm going to become stronger...
so that I can defeat the devil Megicula.
Petit Clover
Petit Clover!
If You're Going to Quit Being Vice Captain
If You're Going to Quit Being Vice Captain.
I'm sorry I did this without consulting you first.
If you're going to quit being vice captain, you'll be in charge of lunch.
In charge of lunch?!
If you don't like that, I guess you can be the chalkboard eraser.
The chalkboard eraser?!
Or maybe in charge of the school animals.
In charge of the school animals?!
I hate you!
Heck yeah! Training!
I'm gonna train! I'm gonna train! I'm gonna train! I'm gonna train!
Jeez, shut up, Stupidsta.
I really hope they strengthen your brain, too.
Next time on Black Clover, Page 155: "The 5 Spirit Guardians."
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