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.

My prince, I've brought your tea.

It's completely cold by now.

Secré? How long have you been there?

How long do you think?

Sorry, I didn't see you.

It doesn't bother me. This happens all the time.

Take a look at this.

"First, a magic item that stores and splits mana."

So what's this one do?

It's a magic item that increases mana!

Like the elves' magic stones, basically.

Ah...

There aren't many of them,

but this kingdom does have people who weren't blessed with mana.

But once this is complete, we should be able to resolve their concerns.

Huh?

Yes, and this should end the discrimination that currently exists.

But there are a few problems I need to take care of first.

Ah, it makes my head hurt...

My prince thought about the future of this kingdom more than anyone else.

But...

The burn scar that he gave me should fade over time.

But the scars on my heart from enduring their ridicule for so long

will never go away.

Above all, even after they died, the vengeful flames that burn in my heart

can never be extinguished.

I...

will make it to the Spade Kingdom, no matter what.

So that we can obtain the powers of the devil.

The reason she wanted the devil's powers

and caused this whole incident

was because she was born with very little mana and suffered discrimination.

Maybe this kingdom hasn't changed that much in the past 500 years.

Two Things We Need to Find

I'm sure you can guess why I summoned you all here today.

I wanted to ask you some questions regarding the incident with the Devil Believers.

Ask us anything.

Right, kid?

Sure?!

All right, then, let's get started. First...

Could you tell me what you talked about that day

with one of the leaders of the Devil Believers, Dazu Tayak?

The difference in mana... Those blessed with abundant mana and those who aren't.

There's no doubt that the gap between those two is what caused this incident.

Discrimination is something we must get rid of at any cost.

Is there something up with Nero?

Oh, it's nothing.

Pardon me.

Lord Julius, we just received

a message from Queen Loropechika of the Heart Kingdom.

Loropechika

Huh?

So she's the Queen of the Heart Kingdom.

You three...

We just happened to be summoned by the Wizard King.

I see.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

You must be the Captain of the Black Bulls, Yami Sukehiro.

Hey, nice to meet you.

I guess she really does know about me.

You may have gathered why I'm contacting you today.

As I mentioned to you previously,

we were preparing for you to train with our elite guard, the Spirit Guardians,

and those preparations are now complete.

Are you okay, Loropechika?

What just happened?!

Did something happen to the queen?

What, though?!

Maybe Megicula's curse suddenly advanced?

No!

Finral!

Huh? But...

We'll take care of all the paperwork.

We're counting on you.

Right!

Asta, sorry, but do you mind if she stays behind?

Huh?

I'm fine with that.

Asta!

I can't keep this open for long over such a distance...

Hurry!

Okay, I'm off!

It'll probably be easier to speak with you if you're not in that form.

Could you come with me to the basement library?

There's something I'd like you to see.

Marx, I expect you to fill out all the paperwork required

for them to enter the Heart Kingdom.

Huh? Er, yes, of course.

All right, let's go.

Wait, why are we outside the palace?

I think... the queen is generating a force field made of mana,

so we can't enter the palace.

Spirit Guardian Gaja

You lot...

I don't know what you're doing here,

but this is clearly unlawful entry to our kingdom,

unless you can prove otherwise.

W-W-W-Wait!

Our Wizard King will eventually contact you.

Yes... What?

Forms have been submitted from

the Clover Kingdom to allow entry into our kingdom?

Very well.

Pardon my rudeness.

Allow me to lead you to the queen.

Welcome, everyone.

She seems to be dressed pretty rough compared to last time...

Even if her clothes are different, they can't hide her beauty!

She is truly a goddess who has descended upon this land!

Finral! You're supposed to change, remember?!

By the way, what brings you here today?

Oh, right!

It doesn't look like her curse is acting up...

Is there something about my curse?

Oh, for goodness' sake, Loropechika.

So that's the Water Spirit.

You had a stomachache because the things you ate for lunch

didn't agree with each other?

I told her not to eat hard bacon and red spinach together.

But that part of her is adorable, too.

If you will excuse me...

Thanks.

Guess I'll head back, too. I've got something to do.

Head back? But how?

How do you think?

I'm gonna die...

But thank goodness it wasn't your curse.

As I was trying to tell you earlier,

the preparations for your training are complete.

And so...

Huh?

What's wrong?

My glasses are missing!

Your glasses?

Wait, you just noticed?!

Wow, her eyesight is...

...shockingly bad?!

Come on, now, Loropechika.

That was your last pair.

I end up stepping on them, kicking them, dropping them,

H-Huh?

sitting on them... I basically break my glasses all the time.

And they're custom-made.

In that case, I'll help you find them!

Oh, don't worry. I have an idea as to where they are.

Huh?

This is...

She's gathering information from all around?

This is only one part of it, but it should be enough for now.

She's usually watching over the whole kingdom.

The whole kingdom...

Oh, there they are!

I knew it was Mugi!

Mugi?