Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

The Clover Kingdom.

In this kingdom where magic is everything,

there is one boy who can't use magic.

His name is Asta.

He puts in blood, sweat, and tears in hopes of becoming the Wizard King.

But there are also those in the kingdom who possess at least a little bit of mana,

yet can barely use any magic at all.

The very few out of the population, those who live in the shadows...

They are also trying to survive.

Run away!

Mommy!

Someone help me!

On that night in the Clover Kingdom

when chaos reigned due to the reincarnation of the elves...

Dear! Mother! Hang in there!

Dazu, who lived in a town called Tiulyu, lost her husband and mother-in-law.

Along with another resident of Tiulyu named Bow, she decided

to confront Kabwe, a member of the Magic Parliament.

Kabwe hated devils immensely, and the fact that

Asta, Nero, and Marie, who were supposed to be sentenced for being devil-possessed,

had their trial delayed by Damnatio made Kabwe resent the situation even more.

They eventually took action.

They assumed the title "Devil Banishers" and kidnapped Marie from the church in Nean.

You're not getting away again, servant of the devil.

But I'm not a servant of the devil...

We must return the scale that's tilted toward darkness back to the light.

Let's go!

Someone... Save me!

Big Brother! Big Brother!

Around the same time,

Asta and Nero were put to sleep so they could be taken away, but...

Let go of Nero!

Asta...

What are you doing?!

Get away from Asta and Nero!

Sealing Magic: Inverse Release!

My body... Crap! I'm gonna di...

Let's hurry and take them.

Water Creation Magic: Sea Dragon's...

Plant Magic: The Flower on the Roadside!

Water—

Let's go!

Asta! Nero!

She's fast!

Sea Dragon's Waterball!

Noelle stopped them.

But in the end, Nero was still taken.

And Asta....

Hold it! Who are you?!

We are the Devil Banishers.

We wish for the demise of the devil.

You're not getting away! Give Nero back!

Asta!

Wake up!

Asta!

The Tilted Scale

I see you made it safely.

How did things go?

We had no problems.

Where's Asta?

We apologize.

Someone got in the way.

I see.

But by now, he should be...

in a deep sleep.

How is Asta? He's still alive, isn't he?!

Don't worry, he's alive.

Then why won't he open his eyes?

Even if he's alive, what if he's under some spell that will keep him asleep forever?

Don't worry. Asta's not asleep because of a spell.

Huh?

I see. The reason Asta's still asleep is...

E-Excuse me!

What possessed you to bring me here all of a sudden?

Asta?!

So the kid's still asleep?

What do you mean, he's not asleep because of a spell?

You're not gonna suggest it's some sleeping potion, are you, you quack?

That's exactly it.

It's quite surprising, really.

I don't know who did it, but to think someone could make one this powerful...

Why would anyone have a sleeping potion?

That, I can't answer.

If he just continues to rest for a while, he should wake up on his own.

Thank goodness.

So since they put him to sleep, they weren't planning to kill him right off the bat.

First, let's see what exactly happened to Asta.

A Town in the Common Realm, Nean

Damn it, you old hag! This is the third time!

The third time?

That's how many times Marie's been put in danger!

First was when these assholes took her!

Then it was the trial, and now this!

The third time's the charm!

Now I'm gonna kill you!

Gauche! You shouldn't be so rough with the elderly!

You can shut your mouth!

This isn't even about seniority anymore! You're just rude!

Even though this happened while I was gone, I have nothing to say in my defense.

But isn't there something more important you need to do

before you try to strangle an old lady?

Where's Marie?!

Hey, you! What the hell happened to Marie?!

Y-You're...

Tell me or I'll kill you!

S-Some masked guys calling themselves the Devil Banishers took Marie...

Who the hell are they?!

I-I have no idea! But they said something weird...

Quit wasting my time and spit it out!

I think it was, "We must return the scale that's tilted

toward darkness back to the light."

Scale?!

What is this?

Poison?

Your mixing abilities are quite impressive.

Thank you.

Talk about some creepy-ass masks.

My body... Crap! I'm gonna di...

That's it.

Well, they sure fell for a lame-ass trick.

Thinking back,

their spells weren't that powerful.

Maybe they did that so the other Black Bulls wouldn't sense their mana.

That's probably why Henry didn't wake up, too.

Come on, Yami! Knock that off!

Not only did these assholes attack my hideout while I was gone,

they took one of my squad members, too.

I don't know who the hell they are, but they sure wanted to test my patience.

Wh-What's that sound?

Chairman Damnatio, what was that sound?

Does no one in the Black Bulls know how to use a door?

Where's Marie?

Marie? Did something happen to your sister?

Don't give me that!

I know you took her again!

You must be joking.

You're really gonna act like you don't know?

I'm not acting, but...

Considering everything you just did, you must be judged.

You two should move back.

Yes, sir.

This is what he did last time.

Scale Magic: Scale Regulate.

You were imprisoned once.

Looks like I'll have to send you back to that life.

Just try it, you bastard!

Mirror Magic: Reflect Ray!

Chairman Damnatio!

Mirror Magic: Real Double!

He created a clone of himself with a mirror?

Too bad for you! I saw your stupid magic at the trial.

Don't think we'll fall for that again.

It appears you've underestimated me.

On your knees!

Wh-What the hell?!

Seize them.

Y-Yes, sir!

Looks like you've been taking good care of my squad once again.

Look, I know how much you hate him, but isn't this kinda out of the blue?

Also, who gave you permission to use my wheels?

Wheels...

Do you know how much mana I had to waste to come here because of that?

Didn't he just say it was easy as pie earlier?

Why did you do this?