Narrator: Threatened by a ruthless demon, humanity was on the brink of destruction. All seemed lost until a lone mage stepped forward and took up the fight. After his triumph, he was hailed as the Wizard King, and his story became legend.

The first match of the Royal Knights Exams' second round pitted Black Bulls against one another as Asta's Team B collided with Magna's Team C. Sol had seemingly rendered Mimosa unable to fight after sealing her in a unique Magic binding spell. Asta along with Xerx defended their team's crystal against his superior Magna's new and difficult to counter flame ball spell. But as time waned, Asta had begun to telegraph his moves when suddenly....

Kirsch: It seems you're forgetting all about this dashing mage.

Kirsch, Mimosa older brother had emerged from the duo's spell, hellbent on getting revenge for his very being muddied by commoners Xerx and Asta. However the mysterious masked mage had other plans and after countering Magna's spell and distracting the royal long enough for Asta to knock him out once again, Sol emerged from the woodwork. Ready to destroy their crystal, she was thwarted when Mimosa deployed a unique plant mind-warping spell on the Blue Rose Knight's golem, whom in turn housed the crystal of the opposing team. And with her last second divine help, Asta had destroyed their crystal.

And now, Finral is set to face off with a ghost of his noble past and present, his younger brother. The Vice-Captain of the Golden Dawn, Langris Vaude.

Tyrus: Hey Finral?

Finral: Yeah, man?

Tyrus: I wasn't there when you met Langris for the first time in a long while when you were protecting Kiten.... but Asta, Charmy and Yuno. They told me everything he said to you. Don't be afraid of him, he's YOUR younger brother. I don't give a flying shit if he's a vice-captain of the "strongest squad" out there. You beat the hell out of him, as any older brother would. And if shit goes south? I've got you, buddy. I mean it everyday when we go out for missions no matter minor they appear, Black Bulls roam together. Don't think we don't have your back.

Finral: Thanks, Ty. But I have to beat Langris on my own. To prove how far along I've come. And to prove to Captain Yami, I'm more than just transport!

Vanessa: That's what we want to hear, Roulacase. Show him the might of the Black Bulls!

Noelle: And if you do fail, at least know you gave it your entire soul.

Luck: And if you lose, I'll beat him up for ya!

Asta: I'm still juiced from my last match. GO GET HIM, FINRAL!

Charmy: I'll be sure to have some of your favorite yummy treats waiting for you, la!

Finral: You guys are the best, stop before you make me cry!

Tyrus: Alright, off you go. Beat his ass and prove you're no failure!

He sticks his fist as Finral returns the gesture before the Black Bulls, and against Grey, Gauche and Noelle's will for a massive group hug on the noble.

The heated and overly-personal battle of the noble brothers kicks off now!

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The Black Bulls all stand precociously around Finral as they give him one last check on his nerves and appearance, the latter being taken care of his close friend Vanessa Enoteca as she finishes combing his hair, which for better or worse, causes the nobleman to blush.

Vanessa: There ya go, Fin. Much better looking for battle.

Finral: I- uh... Thank you Vanessa. I appreciate. It's great.

Asta: Great? Try perfect, man I'm so pumped, I can fight again right now!

Tyrus: You all ready to go? Just remember all you've been through, man. You've paid your dues and deserve to be here way more than any one of these bozos. Think you can squeeze me in next, Nessa? I've been actually thinking of new haircut as well.

Vanessa: Sure can kiddo, you got a lot of time before your next fight, right?

Magna: Hey, get in line buddy!

Vanessa: And pray tell why would I style a loser's hair, Magna? You look perfectly fine, like the loser you are.

Her words while playful have a lot of kick to them which as you could obviously tell irritated the already agitated Magna.

Magna: WHERE DO YOU GET OFF CALLING ME THAT?! I MAY HAVE LOST BUT AT LEAST I COMPETED, WINE-O!

Luck: Oh, take it easy, Magna. Just try to stay calm, as a loser should.

Magna: Listen here...

Tyrus: Alright, alright. As fun as it to pile onto Magna's misery, give him his due he did give it all he could muster.

Magna: SEE?! Take notes from Tyrus, ya bunch of clowns.

Tyrus: But not gonna lie... you still lost. Nothing wrong with it, you did lose to a Black Bull which makes it less humiliating.

Magna: Ya tryin to get barbecued, Little Rex?!

Noelle: Ouch... you know it's bad when Tyrus hits you with a double whammy.... I mean not that I don't care.

Tyrus: Hang out long enough with you Noelle, I'm bound to pick up a few things. I've always had the barbs on me, it's about the execution.

Luck and Magna get ready to square off before planting Asta with a combo explosion, causing him to scream.

Leo: Haha! Despite his rough looks, that Black Bull definitely knows a thing or three about Flame Magic. The lightning mage from the Bulls is just as skilled. A LOT OF GEMS!

Charmy: Hey there, you got any more good foods, mister?

Hamon: OHOHOHO! Aren't you just an adorable ball of energy! For someone your size you have quite the appetite.

Gauche: My little Marie! How I long for you, my sweet, angelic baby sister!

Mage: What's goin' on now?

Mage: Just your usual Black Bull shenanigans.... Still the same reckless idiots they've always been even with the new heavy hitters.

Noelle: Stop it, Luck and Magna! Now you're just embarrassing us all.

Tyrus: She's right you two. Not that we don't love your usual kill or be killed antics, but we're kinda in public. Rein it in, guys. Don't make us use rank!

Langris: Oh I wouldn't worry too much about, Lady Noelle..... and the one they call Tyrus.

Noelle: Huh-

Tyrus: Hm?

Just then they see the Vice Captain of the Golden Dawn approach and Langris Vaude is still wearing the inordinate mask of confidence.

Langris: Greetings, Your Royal Highness. And....

Tyrus: You just said my name. Tyrus is fine. I'm not for formalities.

Langris: Of course.

Tyrus: Finral. This him, is this your younger brother?

Finral: It is... But I wonder why he's even here? Langris usually isn't one to cut the rug with idle chatter. So speak... brother.

Langris: Ever so analytical, aren't you Finral? You're still wishing to go through with this. I can't blame you, wanting to prove yourself to Mother and Father. But you're going realize soon enough the vast difference in our powers. And I finally cannot wait to stamp that stubborn little streak of yours out, once and for all. You and the Black Bulls might've placed second at the Star Festival this year but you'll always just be the failure of House Vaude.

Tyrus: You got a lot of nerve there, Vice-Captain.

Vanessa: In case you haven't noticed, your big brother has gotten way stronger and more capable than even you imagine.

Asta: YEAH! SLEEP ON FINRAL AT YOUR OWN PERIL!

Noelle: Actually do so. He maybe a shameless flirt who falls more on his face than he'd care to admit, but Finral is someone you want to definitely underestimate at your own peril. Him beating a Vice Captain who doubles as his sibling would be bigger than anything I could've done.

Tyrus: Wow.... Noelle. That's mighty big coming from you.

Noelle: What? I'll admit, beating Solid felt cathartic but this would be historic especially given Sir Langris decided to come over here and mess with us.

Langris stares the quartet of Asta, Noelle, Tyrus and Vanessa. Those who have more often than found themselves going to battle with Finral on more than their fair share of missions. The Vice-Captain lowers his head, only smirking... giving off a sinister energy which Noelle, Tyrus and Vanessa immediately picked up on and Asta due to the reading of Langris's ki.

Langris: How cute. My dear brother has a row of personal cheerleaders. Maybe... you're not so hopeless, Finral. But if you think a morale boost is going to change the outcome of this match, then you're sorely mistaken as well as delusional. I'll see you out there.

Tyrus: God, what is it with my squadmates having next to impossible siblings? Wouldn't a simple meshing of the powers and bragging about accomplishments kill ANYONE these days?!

He casually walks off, the smirk never dying off as Vanessa analyzes her friend's nervousness.

Vanessa: You're scared, aren't you?

Finral: I guess.... it's true I'm his older brother. But I've never beaten him at anything.

Vanessa: Don't you worry about that.

She thinks back to the life and death battle against Vetto and the penultimate moment when Asta and Tyrus finally defeated him, moments before Yami ended him and put the man-beast in the past tense.

Vanessa: I can tell you've gotten stronger. You've changed since meeting Asta and Tyrus, just like I did. Thanks to those two cuties, I was finally able to face my own fears and defeat my mother, while gaining a new power. My point is, you're not going to lose to him easily anymore. You're going to make this difficult for him, just like we Black Bulls are known for doing to our enemies! Get out there and clown him, just like Noelle did to her older brother.

Finral: Thanks, Vanessa!

Asta: She's right, Finral. You've got this!

Luck: Yeah, I wanna fight ya next, so don't be a big loser like Magna!

Magna: Ya heard him, don't be a big loser- HEY DAMN YA, YOU LITTLE BATTLE SLUT! I'M GONNA KILL YOU RIGHT NOW!

Grey: We-We'll all be rooting for y-you, Finral!

Gordon: You can do it! You can do it!

Noelle: Hmph. You had better not blow this match Finral. I expect nothing but pure domination as only a noble should be able to execute. Don't embarrass the rest of the squad!

Gauche simply nods in acknowledgment, one of the few times he's interacted with his competing squadmates.

Finral: Geez.... you guys know how to tug at the heartstrings. Thank you, I-I'm so happy I joined the Black Bulls! You're like a family!

Tyrus: Don't mention it but don't just sit here twiddling your thumbs with that goofy ass smile tweedledum. Yeah! You lay the smackdown on that cocky fucker you call your brother and hopefully.... you'll meet either Asta's or mine and Noelle's team down the road. With everybody saying your name partner.

FINRAL ROULACASE!

Tyrus: YEAH!

Asta: And I know Captain Yami is back at the base, cheering you on!

Vanessa: That's right. His stomach wasn't feeling too well, must've had too much of Charmy's good eats and had to go use the bathroom. Otherwise, he would've been here giving you support, in his Yami-like ways. Even so, I'm sure he wants you to work hard!

Right on cue, Yami..... was thinking about his pupils. Just as he dropped another deuce.

Yami: Heh! Those dumbbells are probably pushin' past those limits right now as we speak. JUST LIKE I'M ABOUT TO! OH HERE IT COMES! BIGGEST DUMP THE WORLD IS ABOUT TO SEE RIGHT HERE AND NOW! DAMN IT, NOELLE! I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO RESTOCK THE TOILET PAPER BEFORE YOU LEFT KID!

Langris: Give up now, Finral. It was comedic at first but now it's not anymore. You must know you stand no chance in besting me.

Finral: No, Langris. You're wrong. Thanks to all my friends, I've become a lot stronger over the past year. No amount of you taunting me, is going to scare me off. Our team will win.

Langris: Ha. Well then, good luck, dear older brother. But don't blame me if you're severely harmed, you did ask for this after all.

Finral looks at Leo and Hamon, a serious yet determined expression etched into his face.

Finral: If you guys don't mind, I'd like to deal with Langris myself. You guys have free rein to deal with the crystal as well as his teammates any way you guys deem appropriate.

Hamon: Hm. Seems fine with me, I've always wanted to see what the Vice-Captain's sibling was capable of.

Leo: ALRIGHT, YOU BEAT HIM INTO THE GROUND! AHHHH, I'M SO FIRED UP! A BATTLE BETWEEN BROTHERS? I hope to test my prowess one day against my brother Fuegoleon and sister Mereoleona! SO AS PER YOUR REQUEST, GRANTED AND GOOD LUCK TEAMMATE!

Sekke: Ha-ha! I shall ride the Sekke Shooting Star to ultimate victory.

Fragil: Your team won't so much as lay a finger on our crystal as long I'm drawing breath. Bring all of your magic might!

Asta: IT'S FINALLY STARTING!

Noelle: All this time.... I guess I've been too harsh on Finral. He's had it just as bad if not worse than me. I can't help but feel nervous for him.

Tyrus: Same. I don't know if you guys notice. But even with all the haughty and tongue in cheek superiority he was displaying. The Golden Dawn's Vice Captain left an icy impression when it came to Finral. Here's hoping our guy can lock in.

Vanessa: You can win this Finral. I know it. Show that bratty bastard brother of yours just how far you've come!

ANNOUNCER: ROUND TWO, MATCH TWO! TEAM E COMPRISED OF FINRAL, LEOPOLD AND HAMON VERSUS TEAM G WHICH IS SPEARHEADED BY LANGRIS, SEKKE AND FRAGIL! YOU MAY BEGIN!

Finral: Alright, Hamon and Leo, you just focus on infilitrating their space and destroying their crystal. I'll play keep away with ours and deal with Langris. He's made it clear as day he's gunning for me. It's time I stopped running from family.

Leo: We've got you, have no fear!

Hamon: First, we'll need to determine its location. Luckily for us, I've got the spell in mind. Glass Magic, VerreDétection. With this, the light will reflect off the glass shards scattered throughout the battleground and soon, we'll have the location of the opponent's crystal. It will take some best rest assured, by the time I'm done, there will be no where they can hide where we cannot find them. OHOHO, the first move has been made already!

Sekke: HA-HA!

Langris: I expect you to take me all the way to their crystal. From there on, I can simply reduce it to dust.

Sekke: Leave it to me, Ha-Ha! And the name is actually Sekke!

Langris: I don't care, Mr. Ha Ha.

Sekke: Alright... here I can teach you the name. Sek-ke!

Langris had completely tuned out his teammate, his usually calm facade now changed to a visible shaking rage with a snarl, pearly white showing and everything.

Langris: YOU BROUGHT SHAME TO THE HOUSE OF VAUDE, FINRAL! THERE'S NO WAY IN HELL I WILL BE BESTED BY YOU OF ALL PEOPLE!

Liliane Vaude: How could I ever love you? You aren't even my flesh and blood, Finral. My sweet little Langris is the only child I'll ever need.

Langris: Heh. Come now, Mother. Don't you think that's a tad too harsh to put it so bluntly?

Ledior: It's not bad, but what could hope to ever accomplish with that Finral? YOU SHOULD BE LEARNING HOW TO ATTACK LIKE LANGRIS!

Liliane: Please what would you know? My Langris is so much more athletic and smarter than you!

The verbal barbs of his step-mother and his father's demands waned on the psyche of the young Finral. Over time as the two grew into strapping young men, they were on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of success. Finral would make it onto the worst Magic Knight Squad, the Black Bulls as one of its first members along with a lonely fellow, Gordon while Langris made it onto the all-mighty Golden Dawn.

Liliane: You're so amazing Langris..... but that's to be expected of my flesh and blood. My perfect little darling.

Ledior: Unlike you, Finral. You bring shame to the House of Vaude.

Langris: Hmph. How pathetic. True, he may be the older brother but there's not a single remarkable thing about him.

Finral: Hold on.... did you say a fiancee?!

Langris: Really, Father?

Ledior: Yes boys. Please meet the lovely Lady Finnes. She is to marry the next Head to the House of Vaude.

Finnes: A pleasure, Sirs Finral and Langris.

She coughs as he beckons her a napkin.

Ledior: Her chronic illness is housebound mostly. But given the king is her great uncle, Finnes herself comes from a very prestigious house and family name. And her magic is most impressive.

Langris: Seriously... this is woman I'm due to marry? Couldn't Father have picked someone less dull?

Liliane: Remember my sweet, Lady Finnes is going to be your bride someday so you must treat her with compassion and respect at all times. Okay?

Langris: Of course, it won't be a problem Mother.

While he shared contempt at the mere idea of Finnes being his wife, Finral was awe struck by his first true love!

Finral: MY LADY! Please accept these flowers as a token of my humbleness of knowing you!

Finnes: It's alright and I should apologize, my Lord. I doubt many men would have their choice of marrying a woman with a terminal illness and who's actually older than them.

Finral: I- I mean.... none of that actually bothers me. But I find it actually difficult you're not swooning immediately for Langris. He's more than likely going to be the next House of Vaude whenever Father makes the announcement. I'll just be the disgrace to House Vaude. I'm sure my younger brother is going to make you way happier than I could ever. He's got the power, finesse and swagger not to mention the charisma to be the next Head.

Finnes: No don't ever say that you're a disgrace! Sure, some may be more powerful than you, Sir Finral but it takes more than just power to be a mighty individual. You need to have a clear and level thinking, willingness to help others, and readiness should you have to, to make the ultimate sacrifice. Despite only being around you for a few minutes, I can tell you're a sweet, kind and very noble person. Traits like those, will take you a long way in whatever journey you wish to pursue. If you ask me right now who I believe is the better mage between you and your brother. I would take you in a heartbeat.

Langris: WHO DOES THIS SPARROW THINK SHE IS?! I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE THE KING'S GREAT NIECE, NO ONE RATES ME LOWER THAN THAT REJECT! HE LEFT THE FAMILY BECAUSE FINRAL COULDN'T HANDLE THE PRESSURE! HE IS NOT BETTER THAN ME AT ANYTHING, AND I WILL PROVE IT HERE AND NOW!

Sekke: HA-HA! WE HAVE FOUND THE CRYSTAL!

Leo: You ready, Finral? I hope this plan works out!

Langris: Remember what I said earlier, older brother. Don't hold it against me when you're laying on your back hurt and broken. Especially if and when you've lost a limb or two. ONE SINGLE BLOW!

He summons an attack portal but just before he can destroy the crystal-

THWOOM, BOOOM!

Langris: WHAT?! EXPLAIN, FINRAL!

Finral: Mhm. I tested this earlier with Cob. Something happens when two spatial magic spells interact with one another. The mana flows.... they collide with one another. Causing them to cancel each other out.

Langris: DAMN YOU, YOU SHAMEFUL GNAT!

Finral: Meaning all I have to do is delay you long enough, little brother! So that Leo and Hamon can destroy your crystal! Langris, there will be no winning for you this time. It's about time your big brother humble and kill your unearned arrogance once and for all!

Asta: That's... so cool!

Tyrus: It's not how I'd attack him but Finral definitely knows how get shit done. Not even I knew that about spatial magic. That's one way to knock that smug fuckin' look off his baby brother.

Noelle: Two spatial magic spells can cancel one another out?

Vanessa: That's our resident Casanova for you. Way to piss him off, Finral!

Grey: It's like he's a totally different person out there!

Magna: Lose at this point, and I'll kill ya my damn self, Fin!

Gauche: Hurry up and become a Royal Knight so I get back to Marie.

Charmy: MMMMM! I can almost taste those victory cupcakes now!

Sekke: Ummm... Ha-Ha?

Leo: HAHAHAHA! Nice choice, Finral. Now with the main threat here, you can leave it to us to make it over there and melt their crystal into nothingness!

Finral: Hamon, have you found it yet?

Hamon: Yes! I believe I have found it! It's hidden within that tower, not far from here!

Finral: Great work. I won't waste anymore of your guys' time. Go and wreck shop. Let's win this! Quickly through here!

Sekke: They're gone, Ha-Ha!

Langris: I don't think you realize who're you dealing with, Finral. You talk about unearned arrogance but you're the one who's getting too cocky! BUT DON'T WORRY, I'LL PUT YOU BACK IN YOUR PLACE WHICH IS BENEATH ME!

The Golden Dawn and Crimson Lion bust into the tower.

Fragil: No way, stand back!

Leo: Stand aside, my lady. We've got a crystal to smash!

Fragil: We'll see about that.

Suddenly the temperature drops as snow covers the tower from top to bottom, naturally chilling to Leo.

Hamon: What is this?

Fragil: This would be my Snow Magic, Phantom Snow Garden. Tell me Golden Dawn and Crimson Lion King.... do you feel it yet? The spell itself not only dulls your senses but has also the mind-numbing effect of lulling you to sleep. While it's active, you can attack me but it won't be effective or nearly as accurate.

Leo: Nghhh.... Ghhh.... No.... Yeah right, Aqua Deer. As if I'm tired at all. This is nothing compared to my older sister's training back on the volcano. Nothing, ya hear me!

Hamon: Do you honestly think this would be enough?

Leo: Exactly, Hamon! We can end this-

Hamon: I can eat five more helpings, still have enough room left. Thank you so much.

Leo: ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW?!

Fragil: Hm, hm! Why fight it, Your Royal Highness? Surely your muscles must be screaming to you in agony. You look like you could use the rest.

Leo: You...... DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF HOUSE VERMILLION THENNNNNNNNNNN!

He explodes in a thunderous rage, which shocks Fragil.

Fragil: Those flames!

Leo: Like I said, I bear the House Vermillion Symbol on my head and in my heart. As an oath made to oneself. If you think that this was enough to stop me.... THEN I'D BE BREAKING THE OATH THAT I MADE TO MY BROTHER AND SISTER AS WELL AS MY RIVALS! SO SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE! But I ain't about to lose someone like you. MANA SKIN! GO FLAME MAGIC, SPIRAL FLAMES!

He fires off his signature offensive spell, barely giving Fragil enough time to dodge but he landed a significant blow.

CRACK!

Fragil: Oh no! His senses are still very much sharp. He managed to nullify Phantom Snow Garden by enveloping himself in mana?!

Despite successfully doing away the spell, Leo would be the first to admit he was still struggling.

Leo: Must stay strong, must not lose my concentration!

Fragil: I won't hold out for much longer, hurry now Langris!

Sekke: HA-HA!

Boom! CRASH! BOOM!

Finral: Tch.

Julius: OOH! A BATTLE BETWEEN TWO EXPERT SPATIAL MAGIC USERS! THIS IS ONE OF THOSE RARE MAGIC BATTLES YOU DON'T SEE EVERYDAY!

Kira XIII: Ah! So that's the Vaude boy that is betrothed to my sweet niece Finnes? He's most talented. Still no match for me, at least.

Asta: Keep it up, Finral. You've got him now!

Tyrus: That's right, you better not even think about letting up! Let have him feel the wrath of his big brother.

Vanessa: Just hold out until the other two destroy his crystal and you move on!

Langris: Who knew it.... you actually had the brain capacity to form a competent stand against me, Finral? But seriously, do you plan on playing defense the entire time, I know spending with that rag-tag squad the Black Bulls definitely learned you some offensive spells. SHOW... ME WHAT YOU'VE GOT! I won't make it that easy for you!

Finral: I imagine you saying something like that. And that's fine with me. It's time about you stop riding around like you own the place. BECAUSE I DID COME PREPARED FOR A FIGHT, LANGRIS!

He fires a wayward spell far away from both Sekke and Langris causing the former to boast loudly.

Sekke: HA-HA! YOU ARE A BIGGER IDIOT THAN I COULD'VE REALIZED, YOU COMPLETELY MISSED US!

Before it became a heat-seeking attack spell.

Langris: INCOMING? NICE TRY, FINRAL!

He takes this as a direct threat, jumping of Shooting Star leaving Sekke on his lonesome like the haughty clown he is.

Sekke: HA-HA! Interesting feature you gave it pal, but it's still no match for me! AND MY INVINCIBLE SEKKE MAGNNUM CANNONBALL! WAHAHAHAHAHA-

He suddenly disappears upon the projectile's contact, shocking Langris.

Asta: WHAT? He just disappeared!

Tyrus: Why do I actually feel like I know where Finral sent him?

Finral: E-Even I think that was pitiful. But I knew for a fact, I wasn't beating you so long as you had a means of evasion. I had to do that, I haven't learned a single attack spell no matter how hard I trained..

Langris began to twitch at the mere mention of this.

Langris: Wait... you mean... to tell me... that wasn't an attack spell?!

STATIC

Finral: My new spell. Spatial Magic, Fallen's Angel Wingbeat. Follows my enemy, inevitably makes contact with them and sends to a random place far away from where I'm at. Think of it Langris, as a battlefield application of the spell I typically use!

Julius: I cannot believe my ears! He used your standard fare spatial magic spell, and turned it into a transporting spell without bringing harm to his enemies.... AMAZING! Clearly a mage who possesses the mind of a Wizard King with the heart of a caring mother bear.

Tyrus: WAY TO BRING IT FULL CIRCLE, ROULACASE!

Asta: I knew you could do more than just flirt with girls, Finral!

Grey: But where did the Green Praying Mantis go?

Magna: Who cares Grey? All I know is our boy is Round Three Bound!

Sekke: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA- Um?

Yami: Eh?

.............

Yami: YOU'RE DEAD! I was this close to pinchin' it off, you little shithead. Since I'm feelin' generous, I let you decide how I kill you, Mr. Comedian.

Sekke: Ha-ha... Not good!

AHHHHHHHHHHHH, I BEG OF YOU CAPTAIN YAMI SUKEHIRO!

The winds blow violently and rapidly as Langris grips his knuckles, intensely to the point where they begin turning white.

Finral: Langris, you knew it was only a matter of time. Before you and I, the line on the battlefield was drawn. You know you don't have much time until my teammates destroy your crystal. Give it up. I don't want to hurt my own brother, as your older sibling. Stand down so it doesn't come down to this. OR I'LL BE FORCED TO MAKE YOU DISAPPEAR TOO!

STATIC, CRACKLE, TCH!

Langris: Who.... in the fuck do you think you're talking to?

He begins laughing slightly as Finral narrows his eyes even more dangerously as Langris continues cackling before full on bursting out at the seams.

Langris: You're worried about hurting me, dear brother. No, no, no. You got it all wrong and you're just as fucking annoying as you are incompetent..... You should be worried about me.... HURTING YOU! WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OUR SPECIAL RESERVES SPELLS WOULD BE THIS AWFULLY FAMILIAR TO ME?

CRACKLE, STATIC, WHOOSH!

Then it begins.... a dark purple begins surrounding Langris Vaude as the skies began to darken as his eyes began to grow to the size of China plates.

Langris: HOW DARE YOU.... FORCE ME TO USE MORE OF MY GRIMOIRE'S MAGIC?! I'LL.... I'M GONNA.... I'm going to kill you.

Finral: Langris, don't do it!

Langris: SHUT UP! THERE'S NOT A SINGLE THING YOU CAN BEAT ME AT.... AND THERE NEVER WILL BE!

Tyrus: GUYS, THIS IS OVERLY NOT GOOD! I KNEW HE HAD A SUPERIORITY COMPLEX BUT THIS IS NEXT LEVEL!

Asta: This threatening feeling.... I can almost recognize it!

Noelle: This mana.... I know it.

Tyrus: I do too. Then that means.....

All the other oblivious mages in attendance were simply entranced by the darkness emanating from the Golden Dawn's Vice Captain.

Mage: What happened?!

Kira XIII: My goodness.... this is quite unpleasant!

Julius: As I suspected....

Langris: You... are already dead. Brother. SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR CAPTAIN, YOUR WRETCHED BLACK BULLS SQUADMATES, FATHER, HER..... BUT AT LEAST YOU'LL BE REUNITED WITH YOUR DEAD MOTHER!

Finral: His... magic. It's- I already knew I had no chance against him in a straight up one-on-one fight, but now with him having this freakish new level up? Something else is going on here, I have to snap him out of it!

He thinks back to when Vetto and Fana before she had been released of the Third Eye's curse had awakened their new hellacious, downright devious power.

Finral: I've felt like power like this before! It's just like with the Midnight Sun! Who are you really?!

Asta: FINRAL, YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THERE!

Tyrus: I don't think he can hear us! Or if he's just trying to snap Langris out of it.

Noelle: If that attack hits him....

Vanessa: Yeah, Finral's a goner!

Tyrus: DON'T JUST STAND THERE, SAVE YOURSELF, DON'T GIVE HIM THE CHANCE!

Finral considers the prospect of saving of his own life but decides against the grain and buckles down.

Finral: NO! Langris.... he's my little brother. You might not like it, but we're similiar. So what if we came from different mothers, we still have the same father. I never acted like the proper older sibling should, I left our family, our house and tried to heal those damaging mental wounds by running away and forgetting everything. But I couldn't.... No matter what you think..... NO MATTER WHAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH...... YOU'RE STILL..... MY BABY BROTHER! RAH! Langris, stop this, please, I DON'T WANT TO HURT TO YOU! OR I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER YOU'LL STAY YOU!

Langris: GIVE ME A BREAK! WHAT COULD YOU, THE FAILURE OF HOUSE VAUDE, POSSIBLY UNDERSTAND ABOUT MY PLIGHTS?! YOU RAN- ABANDONED YOUR HOUSE, YOUR A GUTLESS COWARD WHO CAN'T ATTEMPT EVEN ONE ATTACK SPELL. I CALL BULLSHIT ON EVERYTHING YOU SPEAK ON! YOU'RE...... NOTHING TO ME AND WILL NEVER BE!

Finral: I'll stop you.... no matter what it takes or costs me!

RAHHHHHH!

HAAAAHHHHHH!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!

Asta: I CAN'T SEE!

An explosion is then witnessed blinding pretty much everyone.... but when the dust settles and clears...... a crystal is destroyed and Finral is severely beaten and bloodied.

CRACKKKKKKKK! Whoooooosh!

Announcer: C-Crystal destroyed...... TEAM G IS THE WINNER!

Tyrus: FUCK THAT!

Asta: FINRAL, NO!

Vanessa: COME ON, FINRAL! GET UP, PLEASE!

Langris, bloodlusted and cocky, walks down on his older half-brother's unconscious and blood soaked body as he begins laughing.

Langris: Hehehehehheheheh! Do you understand now, brother? The vast gap in our talent. YOU... COULD NEVER BEAT ME!

Such different boys....

Yes, Young Master Finral is so very kind-hearted and popular, too.

Unlike his little brother. While he's very powerful and intelligent, Young Master Langris looks down on everyone because he knows he has no other redeeming qualities. Quite a shame.

Finnes: No don't ever say that you're a disgrace! Sure, some may be more powerful than Sir Finral but it takes more than just power to be a mighty individual. You need to have a clear and level thinking, willingness to help others, and readiness should you have to, to make the ultimate sacrifice. Despite only being around you for a few minutes, I can tell you're a sweet, kind and very noble person. Traits like those, will take you a long way in whatever journey you wish to pursue. If you ask me right now who I believe is the better mage between you and your brother. I would take you in a heartbeat.

Langris: She seemed so kind.... but even she hated me...

Finral: LANGRIS, I'm sure you can take one day off of studying! Come goof off with your older brother. I'll be at the festival if you need or wanna join me!

Langris: Why were you so nice to me?

STOP IT!

Ledior: BE MORE LIKE LANGRIS!

Liliane: My Langris is so amazing, there's nothing he can't do wrong!

I was better at everything than he was! That's.... why mother and father were always so kind to me? I HAVE TO BEAT YOU AT EVERYTHING?! ANYTHING! Otherwise... I'll-I'll!

He raises his right hand up as the fingers begin tweak way out of line, that same purple energy manifesting itself.

Purple Orca: You see that? He's going after the guy on the ground!

Golden Dawn: If I heard correctly, that's the Vice Captain's older brother! The match is over though.

Langris: You don't- YOU DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE, YOU FAILURE! Disappear.

Charmy: YIPE!

In the same instant, Charmy had summoned her Strike of the Sleeping sheep but as a means for transport. And following the spell came a blitzkrieg of Lightning, Fire, Ice and a Black Flash in the sky in hot pursuit. And in the dust.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!

Emerge a very pissed off quartet of Asta, Luck, Manga and Tyrus as they press Langris who still has his executing hand up. Luck has the Holy Lightning Gloves, Asta his Demon Slayer Sword, Tyrus one of his Ice Stalker Blades and Magna his Flame Bat. Noelle hitched a ride onto Tyrus as she immediately tended to Finral.

Noelle: FINRAL! Not good, with wounds like these, Finral won't last much longer.

Asta: HEY!

Magna: Go on, pal. Take another step towards him if you fucking dare.

Luck: Just know the second you do however, you're a dead man walking.

Tyrus: So knowing all of this Vice-Captain. Bust a move, fuckin' pussy. We'll pick up right where Finral tried to end this. But violently.

The rest of the Black Bulls join them as they chime in their disgust at Langris's sadistic actions.

Gauche: You fucker. That's your sibling!

Vanessa: If they don't make you pay for this, then I will!

Grey: I- I can't believe he would do this... and to his own brother no less.

Gordon: You actually managed to piss me off.

Tyrus: Come on, bitch-ass Vice Captain Vaude. You started this, don't tell me you're scared now that the calvary is here.

Charmy: YOU MONSTER!

Langris looks indifferent at the four man group pressing him and then shares a look of disgust at Vanessa, Gauche, Grey and Gordon.

Langris: Huh? Black Bulls....

Asta: There's something off with ya rocker. FINRAL'S YOUR BROTHER AND THE MATCH WAS ALREADY OVER!

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