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!

After receiving some time off from Yami,

Asta headed back to his home village of Hage.

On the way, he unexpectedly reunited with Yuno, who was also heading home.

Once they reached Hage,

they learned that the village already knew that Asta

was suspected of being a devil's servant.

I saw you in the paper.

Right. About that...

That article is mistaken.

Asta isn't a devil's servant. He's actually trying to defeat them.

Please believe that.

But no one in Hage Village had doubted Asta, not even for a second.

On the contrary, they were very proud of him

and Yuno for becoming Magic Knights and saving the village.

Asta and Yuno got to enjoy a brief visit back home.

But it's not over yet.

We've only just begun.

In order to protect everyone...

...let's continue moving forward.

The Lion Awakens

Just you watch, Yuno!

I'm gonna get even stronger!

Well, aren't you all riled up first thing in the morning, Asta!

There are other things to think about, aren't there?

Try some. You need your nutrients.

Thanks!

It's so good! I can feel the energy flowing through me!

We need to get even stronger

so we can go up against the devil with everything we've got!

In that case, here. All of you have some so you can work even harder.

Thanks, Charmy.

Magna's covered in cake!

You bastard! I have no idea who the hell you are, but keep it down!

Don't you know this is the hideout of the Magic Knights Squad

led by Mister Yami, the Black Bu—

I'm pretty sure this has happened before...

I-I knew it! You're...

Captain Mereoleona?!

Mereoleona Vermillion

I see your door is as weak as ever.

So... what brings you here today?

I don't see Yami, but whatever.

All of you who are here right now, come with me.

No! I have nothing but bad feelings about this!

But we haven't finished eating our cakes, la!

This seems fun!

I seriously have no idea what's going on right now!

Where are we supposed to go?

Shut up. You'll see when we get there.

Strong Magic Region

Yultim Volcano Trail

We see it, all right...

Hey! Where the hell are we?!

Why did I wake up in a crazy place like this?!

This is so exciting, isn't it?!

I'm losing calories just by standing here and getting hungry, la!

Right... This is the first visit here for most of you.

This is a strong magic region, the Yultim Volcano!

Yul...tim?

Lady Mereoleona, since you brought us here, does that mean...

You'll be training, of course!

Of course...

Leo! And Captain Fuegoleon?!

It's been a while, my rival.

I've heard of your adventures fighting the elves and the devil.

And I heard you were fighting on the front lines with the Crimson Lion Kings!

Hey, did you get a little taller?!

Not only did I get taller, I've grown as a Magic Knight, too!

Hey! Well, I've gotten more muscles, too!

Black Bulls...

Do you have a moment?

Vice Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings Randall Luftair

I am the Vice Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, Randall Luftair.

In the previous battle, the three of us had our bodies taken over by elves.

We ended up turning against all of you, our allies. We're deeply sorry.

What are you talking about?

The only one to blame here is

the devil who was manipulating the whole situation from the shadows.

I hear that the devil in the Spade Kingdom is an even bigger threat.

We will protect this kingdom as the proud Magic Knights that we are,

and in order to prove Asta's innocence,

we'll all have to become stronger individually.

Just like last time,

we'll be training with the Crimson Lion Kings and the others I have invited.

Yes, ma'am!

I wouldn't call this "invited."

We were kidnapped, just like last time.

All right! Let's haul ass to the hot springs at the top!

Hold it.

Huh? Wha?!

You won't be climbing the volcano this time.

You'll be heading underneath the volcano...

Yultim Volcano Underground Cave

Into the Yultim Underground Cave!

Yultim...

...Underground Cave?

It's what makes this volcano a strong magic region...

An enormous mana heat source deep underground.

The rocks deep underground that are soaked in this mana

become lava due to the heat and burst onto the surface.

Which means the further you go underground,

the stronger the influence of the mana heat source becomes.

If your Mana Skin falters,

your bodies will be exposed to the immense mana

and burn up, reducing you to ashes.

Have no fear. The goal, which is the deepest part of the cave,

has an even better hot spring!

Well? Doesn't that make you excited?

Hot... spring?

I request that we switch over to the sweets region where

sweet honey flows instead of lava!

You're not ready for that!

It actually exists?!

Wait. What the hell is Mana Skin?

I dunno.

You Magic Knights essentially enhance your physical abilities

with your mana to some degree in order to fight.

Mana Skin is the perfect state of your basic magic.

Flawlessly don your magic like so,

and your body is constantly protected by enormous mana.

Wait, you can't expect us to be able to do that right away!

Then be reduced to ash.

What?!

For those who were brought here unexpectedly,

I will allow you to use this magic item.

What's this?

It's a magic item that'll help you use your Mana Skins,

but it's only a supplement.

If you lose control of your magic, the item's effectiveness will be lost.

Huh?

All right! Let the training begin!

I will overcome this blazing mana with my flame magic and reach the goal first!

And I'm going to just keep moving forward to get stronger!

You say that, but what are you even going to do when you can't use Mana Skin?

That one power of yours takes a lot out of you and doesn't last for long, right?

If it stops working, you'll be burnt to a crisp.

Yeah...

Back then, I went into my black state by using the power

flowing through my sword and into my body,

but I couldn't control it at all.

But now, I have some control over it.

I'm going to concentrate and control my powers

so that I don't immediately get sucked in by the powerful magic.

Oh?

He surrounded his body with anti-magic.

All right, this will work!

Well done, my rival! I'm feeling even more fired up!

Not bad, Asta!

I've got no time to be scared!

I'll figure out this Mana Skin business in no time!

Ha, so you were scared!

Sh-Shut up! Don't make me kill you!

Nyah, nyah, Scaredy-Cat Magna!

Shut your stupid mouth!

Mana Skin... I should be able to handle that now by donning my Valkyrie Armor.

It appears you're all prepared.

You are the proud Magic Knights of the Clover Kingdom.

Get through this trial with burning desire that surpasses even

the heat of this strong magic region!

Yeah!

I'm gonna get to the goal first!

No, it'll be me!

No, me!

Me!

It'll be me!

It'll be me!

Hot spring...

I won't lose, either!

I'm gonna leave you behind if you dawdle too long, Magna!

Wait up, damn it!

Let us go, too!

Yes!

Sneaky-sneak...

Charmy, where are you going?

Shh! I'm starving, so I have no interest in going anywhere that has no food.

I'm going to run away, la.

Uh, but...

I won't stop you.

You will endure not only scorching mana in the cave,

but also unknown creatures that have adapted to such conditions.

If you have no desire to grow, then flee.

I want to become stronger so I can fight alongside the other Black Bulls.

So these creatures... Are they delicious?

I assure you that they are.

Hell yeah!

Just you wait, unknown ingredients that were seasoned by the underground mana!

Wait!

Well... I wonder how many of them will reach the goal.