Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

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.

Gel Magic: Sticky Salamander!

Mine!

Remember this, Magic Knights.

We are the Eye of the Midnight Sun...

The ones who will destroy the Clover Kingdom.

Asta!

I've been waiting for you.

H-He's...

The Wizard King, Julius Novachrono?!

Kill him!

I-Impossible!

I killed them.

It would've been too difficult with your numbers.

How about it? I'll let one of you survive, so why not surrender?

It'll be first come, first served.

Don't underestimate us!

How is he moving like that?! I can't keep up!

I guess I don't have a choice.

I might be able to handle these numbers.

Time Binding Magic: Chrono Stasis.

What... is this?

I can't move...

...at all.

I guess I was able to restrain all of you.

Were you more worn out than I thought?

Ow...

Hey there, Asta.

We seem to be connected by fate somehow.

R-Right...

You want to become the Wizard King someday, right?

In that case, watch carefully and don't look away.

This is only a small fraction of what you'll have to surpass.

Something's coming?

That's blinding!

What is this light?!

I would always close my eyes

And cower at reality

I can't stand the idea

Of just making excuses to give up

Stand right there

I don't want to be near you

Any minute now

Just wait right there

Black and blue

I'll give up on giving up

And get the world on my side

I'm looking for the reason I'm alive

Every time somewhere under this sky

Break through the tearful nights

And head where the light shines

I want to keep my promise

I'll deliver it to you

shape of love

Light

Everyone's gone!

Looks like he got us.

He took all of his little friends back.

Light magic that's faster than my own... I wonder if that was the enemy's boss.

He seems interesting... I mean, formidable.

But...

We managed to keep one.

I finally got through.

Where are you, Wizard King?

Hello there, Marx.

Sorry about that. I've been a bit busy, so I blocked the communication spell.

Never mind that. Please hurry to the medical ward.

Fuegoleon... Leopold...

I hope they wake up soon.

Indeed.

We've strengthened the magic barrier and repaired the communication spells.

We've gathered more Magic Knights

and are having them scout every inch of the town

to ensure no enemies remain.

I'm sure the royal capital is fine now.

We're also looking for that awfully loud— er, lively Black Bulls boy.

He wouldn't die so easily!

Curse you, Asta. I'm going to punch you when you get back.

This magic...

Hey, everyone. Great work.

Th-The Wizard King?

Asta!

H-Hey, guys. Looks like you're all here.

Is that... an enemy?

Man, I thought I was done for.

Hmph! It's because you're always so reckless.

I hope you learned your lesson, Stupidsta.

Thank goodness!

Asta!

You're safe, Asta!

I'm... I'm so glad you came back alive!

I thought you were dead. I'm so glad.

Y-Yeah... Thanks for worrying about me.

I thought you were going to punch him.

Asta!

I was so, so worried about you!

I-I'm sorry!

Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!

I see...

Despite how strong Fuegoleon is, we don't know when he'll wake up.

That was a miscalculation on my part.

No, this was due to our inexperience.

We've confirmed that the pendant Fuegoleon was wearing is missing.

Pendant?

Could that be what they were after?

Who in the world could they be?

From what they said,

they appear to be a terrorist group with a grudge against the kingdom.

We are the Eye of the Midnight Sun...

The ones who will destroy the Clover Kingdom.

But it doesn't seem to be that simple.

The jewels embedded into that stone slab...

Was Fuegoleon's pendant a part of that?

It had several holes that were still empty,

but what happens when they gather all of them?

There is the possibility that Fuegoleon was targeted because of his pendant,

but there's also a high possibility

that his strength and ideals would've gotten in their way.

I've been investigating various dissidents in secret,

and this is the first time I've picked up their trail.

But to think that they were planning something that extraordinary and powerful.

Maybe I shouldn't have left the capital.

We'll get the details from our captive later.

In any case,

people look to the Magic Knights for one thing...

Peace in the Clover Kingdom.

In order to preserve that, we'll keep fighting with everything we have.

Yes, sir!

If you'll excuse me.

Nozel...

What is that guy's problem?

We're supposed to be showing solidarity right now. Take the hint, man!

Has the enemy

awakened not a sleeping lion, but a sleeping hawk?

Pathetic.

What an appalling spectacle.

Never let this happen again, Nozel.

And Fuegoleon, I will find the scum who did this to you

and slay them myself.

I hope I never feel this useless again.

Right.

We shall become stronger.

Indeed.

I'm the one who'll become the strongest!

Leopold!

You need to be resting!

Asta! I'm relieved that we both pulled through!

As my rival who has faced death with me, you must also get stronger!

I will surpass my brother!

I'm going to be the next Wizard King!

And this...

Fuegoleon,

what is that mark on your forehead?

Ah, this?

This mark is handed down in the Vermillion family as a sign of a personal oath.

It's worn only by those prepared to conquer themselves and become king.

This... is the mark of my oath.

Yeah! I don't really get it, but it looks like you're worthy to be my rival.

So... who the heck are you, anyway?!

What?!

How?! How could you still not know who I am?!

I only remember people who properly introduce themselves!

I am Leopold Vermillion!

We're going to be friends, so call me Leo!

Y-You're moving way too fast!

I don't want to hear that from you!

The Wizard King concluded that the attack on the royal capital

had been the work of anti-Clover Kingdom terrorists.

He declared his intent to continue resolutely opposing them,

and the masses were fully supportive.

The enemy's invasion was enabled by

the disappearance of some of the mages who maintained the capital's magic barrier.

Had the enemy done away with them, or had they defected?

This fact was not made public, but the Wizard King was sure of it.

I don't want to believe it,

but there's a traitor among the mages in the royal capital.

Interrogation Room

It's no use.

There's some kind of protection on them,

and I can't search for information.

Even if there wasn't, we'd never talk.

Our master is the light in the darkness!

He's our god!

He's the only one who hasn't abandoned us.

We will never betray him.

Apparently, their master has some absolute unifying force and fearsome magical power.

I'm assuming the one who defeated Captain Fuegoleon is also their master.

Indeed.

When he wakes up, we may learn something.

Let us wait for the Lion King to awaken.

Damn it! Damn it!

Damn it!