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.

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!

To the Heart Kingdom!

Captain Yami! The Heart Kingdom!

All that's coming through is your enthusiasm. Use your damn words.

Gordon's dad looked into it for us!

There's a stupidly huge curse in the Heart Kingdom!

Oh?

I think we can find out something about the devil's curse

if we go to the Heart Kingdom!

Where's Gordon? And what does he think about this?

He was gonna learn some curse magic, so he decided to stay at home for a while.

I see. Also, why did those two come back looking like their minds are blown?

Something about the food not agreeing with them or something?

I thought it was great!

I think I got the gist of what's going on.

Hup.

Then do I get to go to the Heart Kingdom?

Sure.

I'll go make the arrangements, so just sit tight.

Not happening.

Huh?

There's no way into the Heart Kingdom.

What?!

What's that supposed to mean?!

I was going to go to the Heart Kingdom, too,

since the devil's curse is there!

The Heart Kingdom has

a bunch of its own unique trap spells set up along its border.

We set any of those off and we're instant fugitives.

Heart Kingdom

Clover Kingdom

Then it'd become an international incident.

No way! Oh, but if we nullify the trap spells with my anti-magic,

we could probably get in!

No, you fool. The moment we mess with them, they'll find us out.

Well, that's not good.

Sounds like Rouge isn't going to be able to help either, then.

It'd be pretty much impossible to get in without them knowing.

Come to think of it, I think Mimosa mentioned going to the Heart Kingdom before.

Really?!

Yes. She mentioned that

there were some nobles going there like they were exchange students.

All right, Finral. Take these jerks to the Golden Dawn.

Sure!

Huh? Finral, you usually complain when you get used as an errand boy.

Well, there's someone in the Golden Dawn that I want to see.

The Golden Dawn's Headquarters

And that's when Finral did his best to stop you.

Curse you, Brother.

Langris! I heard you're awake! Thank goodness!

Brother!

Finral!

I'm so glad you're all right, Miss Finnes.

Must be satisfying.

Huh?

I tried to kill my own brother, but was defeated.

Then, when my parents tried desperately to apologize for me,

I tried to kill the king.

I'm sure Father must be quite disappointed in me.

What are you talking about?!

It all happened because you were possessed by an elf!

Don't worry! We can clear this up—

On top of everything, I was saved by my brother, who I've mocked this whole time.

I heard about the trial.

You and that peasant are so insolent!

You have no talent, yet you take on so many burdens!

This isn't over yet!

Yeah, that's the spirit!

You being like that makes declaring war on you worth it.

What?

Starting now, I'm going to work hard to make Father acknowledge me.

I'll be a man worthy of being the head of the House of Vaude!

And...

I'll be the one who makes Miss Finnes happy!

I'm sorry to drag you into this, Miss Finnes.

But...

I'll become a man worthy of you, and then I'll come for you.

Please try not to take too long.

Brother, a moment.

Wait! Should you be moving, Langris?!

Please wait here, Miss Finnes.

Huh?

Don't worry. I'm not going to try to gouge a bunch of holes in my brother again.

That's pretty scary, Langris.

What's wrong, Langris?

As you are now, you won't be able to make Miss Finnes happy.

Huh?

Because...

Vice Captain Langris...

So you've awakened as well, Vice Captain.

Yay! Look at you cuties!

How about we grab some tea?

See? I knew it.

You're cursed!

What?!

You're a hopeless playboy who hits on any woman in your path!

Playboy

P-Playboy?

All that running away and trying

to act cool made you a bigger failure than you already were!

Failure

Failure?

And once you pick up bad habits, they won't be easy to break!

Bad Habits

How could someone like you with so many faults make Miss Finnes happy?!

Y-You're absolutely right.

What in the world are these two doing?

The vice captain has seemed like a different person ever since he awakened.

Make sure you work hard to rid yourself of that curse.

If you don't, I might just end up marrying Miss Finnes first.

So was breaking my curse a part of this investigation, too?

"No."

Hmph. I won't let you be happy that easily, Brother.

I see... So that's why you've come to see me.

Anything to help Asta.

Yes, I've been to the Heart Kingdom.

I went there on an exchange with my brother when I was thirteen.

Though I hated the fact that it had to be with him.

We were only allowed access to a limited area,

but their magic techniques

are different from the Clover Kingdom's, so I learned a lot.

It's a lovely kingdom with abundant water and lush greenery,

and its rich natural environment generated so much mana.

If what lies at its center is indeed a devil or a curse,

that's truly terrifying.

Though it's hard to believe.

A curse... That might be a clue about the devil that Mother encountered.

We weren't allowed to meet her, but the queen who rules over the Heart Kingdom

is apparently as powerful as one of our Magic Knights Squads.

She's known as the all-knowing mage who sees

everything that happens in her kingdom.

What?! That's awesome!

A queen... Is she like the Witch Queen? Then we might be in trouble.

But I guess we're not going over there to pick a fight.

I'm not letting my guard down, though.

I believe they're recruiting applicants to go there right about now.

I'll apply for permission to enter their kingdom.

Thanks, Mimosa!

Holy crap! This is the first time I've ever been on a ship this huge!

My, what a cute little ship.

You idiot. We're not going to play.

I didn't know you had a boat, Yami.

Why didn't you ever mention it before?

Well, I went to go see the mushroom head who works for Julius and threatened...

er, discussed the matter with him, and he was happy to lend it to us.

Huh?

You guys better not damage it.

Right!

Asta...

Take care of Mimosa.

You're overreacting, Klaus.

We're not going over there to fight.

But if something happens while you're in a different kingdom,

we won't be able to come to your aid.

If only I could go with you...

There's a limit of four... So first, there's Asta.

The royal lady from the Golden Dawn who arranged all of this...

And then Noelle, who doesn't seem like she'll let go of her spot this time.

And lastly, Finral.

Oh, yeah. Why am I the fourth one?

Having wheels with you comes in handy.

Right?

Yup, yup.

Can't really argue with that.

Definitely.

He is rather convenient.

Indeed. Spatial magic is convenient.

I know that, but...

No, really. You don't need to understand!

Asta! Go kick some ass in the Heart Kingdom!

What are you talking about?

Right!

Take care of things there and come home soon.

I still have to fight you, Asta.

Right!

If you get homesick and have trouble sleeping, just have a sip of this.

Right!

Wait, you can't.

That should be enough to send them off.

I hope you guys didn't forget that you have a job to do yourselves.

Of course we didn't forget, Mister Yami.

Off we go!