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.

At the royal capital of the Clover Kingdom, the entrance exam for the Magic Knights,

who protect the kingdom under the Wizard King, had begun.

In the final part of the exam, the candidates were paired off

to battle using their grimoires.

Begin!

No holding back, all right?

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

Bronze Creation Magic: Sekke Magnum Cannonball!

How do you like my magic?

It's bronzified and protects me as it shoots out magical bullets.

It's offense and defense all in one!

It'll block all of your lame attacks, which will show off my defensive powers,

and then I'll finish you off once you've worn yourself out.

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

The Path to the Wizard King

Well, we know who's going to win.

There's no way some kid from the boonies can break through that.

Man, I wish I was fighting that kid.

What's the deal with that shabby grimoire?

Can he even use magic?

Stupid hick peasant.

You're never going to make it into any of the squads, kid!

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

Now... Make sure you struggle as much as you can to make things exciting!

Sure thing.

Here I go.

He's fast. Is he using some kind of high-speed movement magic?

No... He's just physically powerful.

Huh?

Huh?

Huh?

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!

That grimoire...

Well, well...

I'm the one who's going to defeat you...

Asta!

Is that sword... magic?

Wasn't he just some loser from the boonies?

What the heck?

Who is he?

He just...

...said something about the Wizard King.

All of you shut up! I told you, I'm going to become the Wizard King!

You got a problem with that?!

Is he stupid?

What the heck is that peasant from the boonies saying?

Must be embarrassing,

being a completely delusional idiot.

Just get outta here already, you stupid brat!

Who're you calling a stupid brat?!

Could it be some kind of creation magic?

Amazing...

Judging from the other parts of the exam,

it didn't seem like he had that much magical power.

He's not using magic.

Huh?

Actually, maybe it's not that he's not using magic...

It's that he doesn't have any magical power.

Come to think of it, I didn't sense any mana from him.

And yet, he wants to become the Wizard King, huh?

Looks like we've got a strange one on our hands.

Bah... ha...

Man, royalty's so strong.

They have way too much magical power and talent to begin with.

S-S-S...

S-So cool!

On second thought, maybe the shrimp really is just a small-time lame-o.

No kidding. His opponent must've just let his guard down too much.

"Yuno," wasn't it?

You seem to be having a hard time finding an opponent.

Why don't you pair up with me?

Isn't that...

Salim?

From the famous Hapshass family?

You may have been chosen by the four-leaf, but you are no noble.

I'll show you just how far below us nobles you are, both in status and power.

Oh, and of course, in wealth, too.

Begin!

You should know that it's an honor just to be able to fight

the great Salim de Hapshass.

You can tell the tale for the rest of your life when you go back to your village.

I'll at least treat you to a noble's ultimate attack:

The God of Lightning Rising Salim.

Yuno...

I'll even pay for your trip back home.

Wind Magic: Towering Tornado.

Salim, a noble, was defeated in an instant!

Y-You can't be serious!

That was awesome!

Oh?

Amazing. I want to be his friend, too.

Wow, not bad.

Yeah.

This concludes the exam.

Now...

Candidates whose numbers are called, please step forward.

The squad captains will raise their hands if they would like you

to join their squads.

The candidates will decide if they would like to accept or decline,

and if they are chosen by more than one captain,

they may choose which squad they'd like to join.

But if no one raises their hands,

that candidate will not join the Magic Knights.

And you will leave immediately.

Candidate #1, step forward.

Y-Yes, sir!

Number 32, no offers.

Number 40, no offers.

Number 45, no offers.

Number 67, no offers.

Wow, someone finally raised their hand.

Awesome.

Number 71, the Purple Orcas.

Number 78.

I shall welcome him.

The Crimson Lion Kings.

Number 99, the Coral Peacocks.

Number 116,

no offers.

Damn it!

Number 141...

No offers.

Well, I guess I expected that.

I'll just go back to my village and till my fields.

Scary...

Next, #164.

Yes, sir.

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.

Even the Silver Eagles? Seriously?