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.

The Royal Capital of the Clover Kingdom

Time passed, and the title of Wizard King has been passed down to the present day,

where the Wizard King still protects this kingdom

along with his Magic Knights.

The Magic Knights have a total of nine squads under the Wizard King.

They are squads of mages trained in combat.

The band of heroes who risk their lives to protect the kingdom,

the Wizard King and the Magic Knights,

are what all citizens of the Clover Kingdom aspire to be.

Path

Black Bulls' Base

Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-six... Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven...

Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight... Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine...

Three thousand!

Training!

I'm going to train... and train some more!

And I'm going to get stronger and stronger!

So I can become

the Wizard King before him!

I'm going to become the Wizard King

and go back for Sister Lily!

Sister!

Please marry me!

Who would've thought that even Asta would do so well as a Magic Knight?

I guess it pays to live long.

Fifteen years ago, Asta and Yuno were abandoned in front of our church, and now...

How they've grown!

Because of the money they send us monthly,

we were able to fix our roof,

and we won't be short on tatoes this winter!

Father...

I apologize.

Thank you.

It's all yours.

Really? Okay.

Magic is everything in this world.

Asta and Yuno that day...

We've never had a Wizard King from this area,

nor anyone who's actually achieved greatness in the Magic Knights.

I sincerely hope that one of you will become the Wizard King someday.

Ahem.

Now it's time

for the awarding... of the grimoires!

This is my grimoire?

Yuno received the legendary grimoire with the four-leaf clover.

I'm going to become the Wizard King.

However, Asta, who had no magic...

Um...

My grimoire's not coming.

Now to down some moguro leaf juice that I haven't had in a while, since it

supposedly increase magical powers!

Yeah!

What the heck?!

That's actually amazing!

That's way too funny!

What is that grimoire?

That sword!

Just who are you?!

You little wretch with no magical powers!

He... nullified my magic?

Even without magical powers...

I'm going to become the Wizard King!

Not giving up...

is my magic!

Look! Look!

My very own grimoire!

I don't even know how, but I was able to get one!

Everything turned out all right.

Yuno, Asta... You're the pride of this village.

There, there...

My Observation Diary of My Very Best Friend, Asta

The first time I encountered Asta was at the Magic Knights Entrance Exam.

He shone from the moment I laid eyes on him.

One of us is going to become the Wizard King. Our legend's beginning now, Yuno!

I'm gonna show you just how much I've grown in six months...

Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow! Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!

What the heck are these birds?!

What's with that kid?

Talk about a loser!

That's pretty bad, even for someone from the boonies.

Get away from me, you stupid birds!

That's...

...one of the captains of the Magic Knights Squads.

All right. The next exam shall be the last one.

You will engage in actual combat.

Fighting is our duty. Show us your true abilities!

I have to stand out by fighting someone who looks strong.

Bah-ha! Fight me, Asta.

Sekke! You're willing to fight a loser like me?

Let's both give it our all and fight fair, so we can achieve our goals!

Begin!

No holding back, all right?

Let's do this, Asta! Bah-ha!

Bronze Creation Magic: Sekke Magnum Cannonball!

There's no need to hold back. Come at me! Bah-ha!

Sure thing.

Here I go.

I'm not joining

the Magic Knights so I can have a good time and avoid working hard.

I'm here to work my butt off and become the Wizard King!

"So cool."

So cool.

S-So much pressure!

This is...

the magical power of a Magic Knights Squad captain?

You said earlier that you wanted to become the Wizard King, didn't you?

Now that I'm standing before you, do you still have the nerve

to say that you're going to be the Wizard King,

even without any magical powers?

E-Even if I can't join the Magic Knights today...

No matter how many times I fall,

no matter what anyone says to me,

I'm still going to become the Wizard King someday!

You're funny, kid.

Join my squad.

Huh?

I'm telling you that I'll let you join the Black Bulls.

I wasn't the only one who had realized Asta's brilliance. The captain had, too.

That's how Asta became a member of the Black Bulls.

And as for Asta's childhood friend, Yuno...

All who wish to offer, please raise your hand.

What?

Seriously?

All of the captains...

...raised their hands?!

Th-That's amazing.

I-I thought that only royalty and nobles could join the Golden Dawn.

All of them! That's amazing!

I'll take the best path to becoming the Wizard King.

Please allow me to join the Golden Dawn.

Being Asta's childhood friend

would also make him Asta's best friend's childhood friend.

That would mean Yuno and I are also best friends.