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.

Assembly at the Royal Capital

What?!

I was asleep for a week?

Honestly, how many days were you planning on sleeping?

Noelle was so worried about you that she kept checking on you.

I-I wasn't worried...

I was just wondering what we were going to do if he didn't wake up.

Pretty sure that's called being worried.

Thanks, Noelle.

I was worried, too. But I'm glad you all came back safely.

Getting rest is important, too,

because that's how much energy you used up conquering that dungeon.

But it was a week...

Stop with this nonsense.

Do you think that my goddess,

my sister Marie, would enjoy listening to all this?

Talk about something more interesting.

I only have 3,214 stories stocked up for her.

When exactly are you going to tell her all those?

How are you feeling? Is the hole in your stomach closed up yet?

Can you fight me now? Can you?

It's not completely closed up yet. In fact, my stomach's so empty, I'm starving...

Everyone! The Sheep Cooks made breakfast!

Yum! So good! Delicious!

Jeez, calm down.

Thanks...

You're such a pig.

Now, now. He needs his nutrients.

Want a taste?

No, he can't!

So good!

Nice, nice! Your eating form is excellent!

The Sheep Cooks are delighted, too.

I think I'll have some breakfast and go back to bed.

Captain! Good morning!

Morning.

You finally awake, kid? I guess you didn't die.

I-I'm alive!

Good work, even though you always come back banged up.

Thanks!

Oh, yeah. Apparently, Magic Knights Headquarters wants a report on the dungeon,

so if you can walk, pay them a visit.

Huh?

A report?

The Magic Knights Headquarters?

La?

Sounds like there'll be lots of strong guys there!

I wonder if I can fight them.

You'd probably cause trouble if you went, so you're not going, Luck.

Aw...

Instead, there's a fighting mission, so go on that with Magna.

Fighting mission?

Let's do our best, Magna!

Huh? Creepy!

Are you really Luck? Are you sure you're not Grey in disguise?

Oh, there he is.

Ooh, pick me! I'll go instead!

I wonder what yummy things await me in the Noble Realm.

Uh, there's no way you can go. All you do every day is eat.

La?!

La... La!

Captain, I have to write a letter to Marie, so I can't go.

Sure. No one asked you, anyway.

Can I go—

Clover Kingdom Royal Capital

This is awesome! It's this huge up close?

Oh, come on.

Could you calm down? You're embarrassing me.

So awesome!

Hey!

I'm alone with Asta.

Wow! It's so huge!

How long must you keep saying that?

This is completely normal.

Oh?

Well, hello! If it isn't the members of the Golden Dawn!

Ah, it's been a week, Asta.

Are you here to give a report, as well?

Have your wounds completely healed?

Yeah! My stomach still hurts a little, but I ate lots and slept lots, so I'm fine!

What are you, a kid?

Who are you calling a kid?!

You.

You're the same age as me!

I'm better because of your magic, Mimosa. Thanks.

Why'd she run away?

When you raised your hand, your arm was shorter than expected, and it startled her,

maybe?

What the hell?! Yuno, you jerk!

See?

Damn it!

Unbelievable.

What's wrong, Mimosa?

Mimosa?

I don't know what to do, Noelle.

I, um... Whenever I see Asta, my chest feels tight.

Ever since that day, all I can think about is Asta.

What in the world is wrong with me?

What?!

I wonder if he'll hate me after I ran away like that.

Wh-Why him? He's a peasant, he's stupid, short, loud...

I find all those things endearing.

And the contrast between that and his body...

Could this be...

No, no, no. That meathead is just...

Wait. Why do I sound so desperate?

No, no, no!

I don't feel anything for that idiot!

What are they moaning about?

Maybe they have a headache.

I believe headquarters is this way.

I guess there are things even you don't know, four-eyes.

Indeed, there are.

He's apparently content with being called "four-eyes" now.

He's much nicer to Asta now.

We don't often get to come to headquarters.

Y-Your Majesty!

I never expected you to welcome us yourself.

Who's that flashy old guy?

You fool! That's the current Wizard King, Julius Novachrono!

What?!

This guy is the current...

...Wizard King?!

Well done acquiring this.

This magic was probably the most important relic in that dungeon.

You can read that?

Somewhat.

The most important relic! So cool!

I see...

He's so excited...

I guess the rumors about the Wizard King being a total magic nerd were true.

Hey, would you try using this magic?

Please?!

I'm sorry. I think it activated in the dungeon once, but...

I haven't been able to use it since.

What?

I see... Aw, that's too bad.

Sylph, the Wind Spirit of the Four Great Attributes...

Apparently she's chosen him this era.

All I can say for now

is that this spell will grow with you and, one day, become an extraordinary power.

Take good care of it.

Yes, sir.

Wizard King! My grimoire has some weird scribbles in it, too!

Please look at it!

Hey, you're being rude.

This is...

This is?

Something I can't read at all.

I've never even seen this writing in any documents.

This thing pops out of it! Take a look!

Ah, a second anti-magic sword!

I got mine to work.

A-Anti-magic... C-Can I touch that?

Go right ahead!

Thank... you?! It's so heavy!

Are you all right, Wizard King?!

I'm amazed that you can actually swing this around.

My magical power... is being absorbed.

I see.

Thank you. You can have this back now.

Yes, sir.

This is beyond my abilities.

It appears you're able to wield it because you have no magic.

How did you know I don't have any magic, sir? And about my sword that cuts through magic?

That's a very good question.

Well, anyway, you all did splendidly. Good work.

U-U-Um, d-d-do you have a moment?

What is it?

H-How...

...do you become the Wizard King?

I see. So you both want to become the Wizard King.

Any Magic Knight should have that aspiration.