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 has since become legend.

(Intro End)

Morning sets up another beautiful day in the Clover Kingdom as the sun rises over a gorgeous mountain peak.

Narrator: The day of a Magic Knight starts off very early and they must get all prior engagements completed before they can focus on anything else that may come to light.

Asta and Tyrus were up and about knocking at all the chores assigned to them. We see Tyrus cleaning the library and destroying all dust, rearragning all the books in order while Asta in his typical manner screams his head off apparently ready for back breaking labor as he runs down the hall, scrubbing the floors to maximum cleanliness...

Tyrus: Does anyone even come in here? Man it's way too dusty!

Narrator: There's cleaning. There's dusting and there is of course washing and hanging the clothes.

Asta and Tyrus are profusely yet gently taking their time washing all theirs and their fellow Black Bulls members garments and undergarments.

Asta: How many clothes can one person go through?!

Tyrus: I don't know but sometimes I wonder how Sister Lily managed without having a nervous breakdown.

Asta then pulls out Vanessa's bra which doesn't fully click in his mind until his nose started gushing red liquid and snot, causing Tyrus to laugh, doubling over in pain.

Asta: That's not funny Ty! You know I'm loyal to Sister Lily!

Tyrus: Yeah and she's a Woman of the Cloth. No amount of you staying loyal to her is gonna change her mind. Come on let's keep going!

They both hyped each other, yelling like a couple of golden haired idiots before Asta grabbed another bra of Vanessa's as they finally finished the washing portion. Next up was tending to the hungry beasts Yami kept as the unofficial Black Bull mascots. Tyrus offered a piece of meat to the beasts hoping they didn't include him in his breakfast.

Tyrus: Nice beasts... you want this thick juicy piece of meat, not some athletically built yet thin in comparison Magic Knight. SIT!

He went to the cage as they kept banging on the door yet sat down, awaiting the meat on pins and needles but also taking Tyrus for a bite.

Asta: TY?!

Tyrus (muffled screams): GET IT OFF ME! GET IT OFF OF ME!

They now had one last task and probably the most life-threatening chore on the docket. Waking Captain Yami. Tyrus had rejoined Asta after taking a quick bath to get off all the monster drool as the ash-blonde yeller knocked on the Captain's door.

Asta: Captain Yami!

Tyrus: You told us to wake you up sir, time to get up.

Asta: Captain Sir! It's morning, WAKE UP!

Yami: Bang on my door one more time and I'll mount your heads on pikes as a warning label for intruders!

The boys ran away shuddering to even think what an even bigger menace their muscle bound captain was without his beauty sleep, apologizing profusely.

Asta: Hold on, he's the one who told us to wake him up everyone morning.

Tyrus: Yeah, but I don't want my head being used as a scarecrow prop. Out of the fucking question!

After finishing their respective chores, they finally decompressed wanting to replenish their reserves, before Asta came upon a hilarious epiphany.

Asta: Another day of back-breaking menial labor.... Wow, being a Magic Knight sure is a lot more hard work than I imagined. Hold on, HOW IS THIS ANY DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I DID AT THE CHURCH?! I'VE BEEN CONNED! WHAT DOES A MAGIC KNIGHT SQUAD EVEN DO?!

The rest of the Black Bulls were in the dining hall, eating the breakfast Charmy had provided for the day, as Tyrus now in his usual wear entered through the door.

Tyrus: Yawn.... Morning, everyone.

Magna: Hey there Tyrus, sit down and get some of this good eating Charmy made for us! Where little Rasta?

Tyrus: Don't mind if I do.

He sits down next to Noelle who was eating but just about choked on her current serving. How dare this commoner sit next to her? She was thinking in her mind.

Noelle: And what do you think you're doing, insect?

Tyrus: Ooh, you wound me with your words, Your Royal Highness. First it was insect, then it was urchin, then it was by my actual name now it's back to insect? And here I thought I was making progress with ya.

Noelle/Noelle: There are quite literally a hundred other seats, insect. You could've sat next to Lightning Boy Wonder or Vanessa.... Still I should thank him and his brother for saving my life.... WAIT WHAT ME THANKING A COMMONER, THAT IS BEYOND ROYALTY SUCH AS MYSELF! Though is he really trying to be friendly or is he just wanting to mess with my head like my siblings? I want to say he's being genuinely caring- NO NO NO NOELLE SILVA YOU STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS URCHIN AND JUST EAT YOUR FOOD.

Her stressed expressions are shown with a Chibi version of herself panicking like crazy.

Tyrus: There's something else that's bugging me.

Noelle: And that would be?

Tyrus: Why you weren't out there helping Asta and I? You're a rookie just like us!

Noelle: Because I'm royalty. I would never lower myself to such a shameful early morning tradition like you commoners.

Tyrus: Right I sometimes forget you were beyond pampered.

Noelle: You really love aggravating me don't you?

Tyrus: It's not so much aggravating, that I'm trying to be your friend. Is that a crime?

Noelle: ....No. But don't push your luck... Tyrus.

Tyrus: Back to a first name basis.... love to see it.

Noelle: He's alright.... GAHHHHH WHY I'M THINKING LIKE THIS, DAMN THIS BAKA-RUS!

Asta: Hey there's something that's been really been bugging me. What does a Magic Knight squad do anyway?

It was then everyone stopped eating, Tyrus face-palming as Magna grabbed Asta by his robe and slammed him against a wall.

Magna: Are you serious? We protect the kingdom, how did you not realize this until now?! You idiot, you know keep the people safe as best we can! It's the manliest job in the world!

Noelle: Is Stupidsta always this clueless?

Tyrus: Oh you haven't even began to partake and experience the full brunt of his denseness and stupidity. It's actually quite admirable since he's got next level IQ and tenacity on the battlefield.

Magna: Why'd you even join the Magic Knights in the first place if you were freaking clueless in the first place, why'd you even join?! Why did you even take the exam if you didn't know the job details?! HUH HUH HUH?!

Asta: I'M SORRY!

Everyone looked at the commotion either laughing, smiling or just looking completely lost such as the case with Noelle while Asta was getting ragdolled by the Man Among Men.

Magna: Geez, will someone tell him what the real duties of a Magic Knight Squad are?

Vanessa sets her glass of morning wine down as she gives her opinion after being called a 'Wine-O' by Magna.

Vanessa: Well- *Hiccup* We like safeguard the citizen's safety and all that jazz. Plus you get the added bonus of meeting some pretty marvelous gentlemen on your off days.

She looks at Noelle and the Tyrus longingly sensing an already budding chemistry between them but the two who as you could probably tell were oblivious to the meaning of Vanessa's words.

Tyrus: Sounds pretty neat.

Asta: Oh alright! I get it now.

Luck: Well if you ask me, the best part is all the people you meet and get to fight! You could spend hours beating up on criminals and nobody would even bat an eye at it.

Asta: Heh heh.

Gauche: More than anything, it's an excellent career. One that I'm sure my darling Marie is proud of her big brother at! See this picture, I use all my wages to buy her the best gifts. REMEMBER... IF YOU SO MUCH PUT AS A FINGER ON ANY STRAND OF HER HAIR, YOU DIE! GOT THAT?!

He points an accusatory finger at all three rookies but moreover Tyrus and Asta who begin to sweat to a little bit.

Tyrus: Sure, sure. Anyone else, Finral? What's your ideal of the perfect Magic Knight?

Finral: I'm glad you asked, to me it's all about saving women left and right. Making all of them swoon over you. What more could a guy want?

All three rookies went silent again as they look over at Gordon muttering.

Gordon: It's all about meeting new friends and forging relationships that will last a lifetime. That is the reason I joined the Magic Knights.

Tyrus: Is anyone else creeped out by Gordon? No, just me?

Noelle: No you're definitely not the only one.

Asta: Definitely not.

Charmy whines loudly gaining the attention of everyone.

Asta: What's wrong Charmy?

Charmy: How did this happen?! This can't be happening! ALL THE MEAT IS GONE! WAHHHHH! And I'm nowhere near full.

Her grimoire glows intensely as she summons multiple sheep... cooks?

Charmy: COTTON CREATION MAGIC: BRING ON THE SHEEP COOKS!

Not even five seconds later, multiple sheep chefs began cooking and prepping new foods with a new banquet set on the table, much to the pint-sized human's delight.

Charmy: The most important is when you're in a Magic Knights Squad, you can eat like crazy!

Tyrus chuckles.

Tyrus: I'm pretty sure that's just a you thing Charmy.

Charmy: And don't you forget it!

Grey then walks behind all three rookies before pulling out his grimoire and turning into Tyrus's worst nightmare.... another Asta.

Tyrus: Oh ho- oh nah!

Asta(Grey): Well, it's just a great job really! I'm really looking forward to our first mission together.

Tyrus: One Asta is enough.... two Asta's is just a walking, talking and shouting nightmare.

Grey turns back into his usual intimidating self before walking back to his seat.

Asta: Man there are some serious weirdos in this place.

Noelle looked down at her food as she begins thinking inquisitively.

Noelle: What am I doing here? All of these people are insane, should I even be here in this squad?!

Charmy offers Asta an entire piece of meat glazed with honey up to which he politely declines stating he is too full.

Magna: Well, you damn runt?! Are you starting to grasp the responsibilities of a Magic Knight is all about?!

Asta however could not answer as he found himself forcefully eating the honey glazed meat from Charmy.

Magna: Charmy!

Everyone's shenanigans were interrupted by Yami kicking down the door leading into the dining hall.

Yami: Magna. It's time!

Magna simply nods his head as he excuses himself from the table.

Asta (muffled): What's up?

Magna: There's a mission!

Asta: Hold on I'm coming!

Magna: No way! This a man's mission. Can't bring a kid along where the captain and I are going. Okay we'll be back.

Yami: Alright so listen up gang, no breaking stuff while Magna and I are gone.

Vanessa: 'Kay... bye!

Luck: Captain, will you fight me when you return?

Gordon mutters while Grey puffs smoke out again.

Charmy: Just hurry and get back! You don't want to miss dinner, do ya?

Gauche: I don't know how much longer without seeing Marie... I'm going through heavy withdrawals.

Finral: I'd like to hit- I mean I'd like to go on a mission too.

He winks at Noelle who turns away in disbelief.

Noelle: Seriously... what I'm doing here.

Asta: Captain Yami's going on an actual mission and he's taking Magna with him....

It turns out this wasn't a mission... so much as Yami and Magna wanted to get back at a man who had been cleaning house on the Black Bulls' captain and member at a local casino and betting house.

Seihi: Come on you two, from the looks of it... it looks like you two have lost again.

Magna: This is seriously not good!

Seihi chuckled as he was ready to reveal his cards.

Seihi: FLUSH!

Yami: Two-Pair.

Magna: Nothing!

Seihi: AHAHAHHAAHA

We then pan to see Magna and Yami stripped down to their loincloths.

Magna: Damn it, he got us again sir.

Soon the loin cloths went a flying as the middle aged blonde continues laughing his ass off.

Seihi: That will never get old oh man.

Magna: I lost it all, that was over half a years wages!

Seihi: It's a pleasure beating you fellas again. Ooh wee, I'll be able to buy a lot of nice souvenirs and trinkets for the little ones back home.

Yami was about to protest but immediately sat back down.

Yami: Deal us in... for one more hand.

Magna: Are you sure about that sir?

Seihi: You might want to think about this Yami... you have literally left nothing else to bet on.

Magna: He's right sir, he stripped us down to our loincloths. HE'S TAKEN EVERYTHING WE HAVE EVER OWNED!

Yami: Not everything, not yet... Here's my offer Seihi. One more hand, if we win? We get everything we lost today back.... however if you win?

He took his grimoire out and slammed it down to the table earning a visible THUD!

Yami: You can have my grimoire.

Magna: You're kidding right, sir?! Please tell me you're actually betting your grimoire!

Yami completely ignored his subordinate as he locked eyes with Seihi.

Yami: What'll it be, Gramps?

Seihi: Yami, are you sure you want to do that? You can't bet that away and you know it.

Magna: He's right ya know, think about this Captain.

Yami: Shut up! This is where we push past our limits!

Seihi: I'm still not sure about this Yami. Oh, alright since I know you to be so stubborn. I'll deal you in. I won't take your grimoire, I have something much more different in mind for you both. Any one thing I need or want without any complaints, Deal?

Yami: Any one thing huh?

Magna: You're crazy... Captain Yami would never agree to something like that-

Yami: Let's do it.

Magna: CAPTAIN YAMI AGREES TO THE TERMS, LET'S DO IT, SAY YOUR PRAYERS SEIHI!!!

Seihi: I don't think I should be the one praying, you two.

The dealer shuffles the cards as she gives all three a fresh hand.

(An hour later.....)

Tyrus, Noelle and Asta were in the dungeon as Asta was preparing to feed the Magical Beasts again but once again like clockwork, the beasts peered its head out, before chomping down on the meat and Asta, who comedically screams. He musters enough strength to yell at his brother and the royal.

Asta: Don't just stand there! HELP ME!

Noelle: Do I look like I feed animals? You're lucky I even came down with you two commoners. If anything, you should be thanking me.

Asta: NOT GONNA HAPPEN.

Tyrus: I got munched on yesterday Asta, it's your turn for pain.

Asta's able to escape just as Noelle puts in her two cents.

Noelle: It's true you are very strong.

Asta: That's because I train hard everyday!

The three's conversation is interrupted when they hear laughing coming from Yami and Magna.

Tyrus: Look at what the steer wrangled in-

Noelle: They're back already? Then the mission was-

All three of them stopped when they realized outside of their robes..... Yami Sukehiro and Magna Swing were completely naked.

Tyrus: OHHHHHH HELLL NO! I'M SCARRED FOR LIFE.

He passes out much to the surprise of Noelle and Asta.

Asta: Brother?!

Noelle: TYRUS?!

Yami: Ah ha that old man! He actually pulled out a Royal Flush! Incredible!

Magna: We never truly stood a chance against that sly bastard. Old Man Seihi strikes again!

Yami: Ha! I think he was ever that motivated to beat us ever! Ha ha ha!

Magna: Oh hey there Rasta... Noe-Noe! We're back.... what's wrong with Ty the Devil?

Noelle: You boars are naked and made him pass out that's what!

Magna: Huh? Oh well wake him up, I think all three of you are going to want to hear this.... it's time for the rookies first mission!

Just then suddenly the word 'mission' made him kip up.

Tyrus: What's this about a mission? WIZARD KING, DAMN IT CAPTAIN AND MAGNA PUT SOME CLOTHES ON! COME ON MAN!

After they finally get some clothes on much at the behest of Noelle and Tyrus, Yami is sitting on a couch with Magna standing next to him as the three rookies standing in front of their superiors.

Tyrus: Alright so you have a mission for us, Captain? Can you spill all the details?

Magna: Hold on, calm down there kiddo, in due time. As I said before, it's time for you three's first mission.

Asta: Alright, our first mission

Noelle: Here we go.

They stood on pins and needles as Magna reveals the parameters of their mission.

Tyrus: So... um the mission.

Asta: Yeah what're we doing?

Noelle: I hope something befitting of royalty such as myself.

Magna: Oh yeah, you're in for a real treat. You guys are going to Sosshi Village and you're going wait for it.... boar hunting.

Tyrus: Wait...

Asta: ....

Noelle: Boar hunting?

A visual pops up in her head with a boar squealing, flailing its stubby legs around as she has the most confused look etched onto her face.

Noelle: Well, that's a terrible mission.

Tyrus was just as disappointed, his eyes squinted with his shoulders sagging.
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Tyrus: I guess not every dog has its day, huh?

Magna: Will you two stop complaining, and take all that back!

Asta: I can break down a boar with my bare hands!

Magna: NO YOU CAN'T, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT TRYING IT EITHER! These boars are pure evil incarnate! They have flames on their legs and fur. Not to mention the beady eyes and abnormally large tusks, they charge for no reason, you don't have to approach them and that'll be your ass!

Yami takes a drag of his cigarette before he explains why he's putting the three teenagers on this mission.

Yami: We lost to the Chief of Sosshi Village. And we got to pay the price.

It took a few seconds to clique in their minds what the Captain was saying before Asta got a half right guess.

Asta: Wait, you two lost to the chief? HOW STRONG WAS THIS GUY?!

Tyrus and Noelle: This doesn't sound like you Captain... In an actual fight no less.

Yami: We lost at poker.

All 3: At poker?!

Yami: Yeah, he literally stripped us of everything.

Magna: Not to mention a half a years wages!

Tyrus: I don't think I can ever burn the mental image of you two butt naked out of my head.

Noelle: Why would you even brag about that?

Yami: That's not all, we also promised him to do one thing he asked of us with no complaints. Hence why the boar-hunting.

Magna: There's a herd of them hanging on the outskirts of the village no less! Think of this experience you three.

Asta: OH! OH! Question. What does this have to do with us three?

Noelle: Yeah if anything, this just feels like we're cleaning up YOUR mess.

Tyrus: Princess here got you guys... we didn't influence you guys losing.

Magna: YOU IDIOTS! DO YOU REALLY EXPECT A CAPTAIN LET ALONE CAPTAIN YAMI TO CLEAN UP HIS OWN MESSES?!

Tyrus: Well... yeah.

Noelle: It seems reasonable enough.

Asta simply nods his head.

Magna: Yami doesn't clean up his own messes. That's what he's got us for! We're the cleanup crew.

The three teenagers have blank expressions on their faces before they come to as Yami gets up from the couch and looks at them as that signature purple aura of death overtakes him aura.

Yami: YOU'LL DO IT OR YOU DIE! Your choice!

All three: We'll go!

He then left leaving Magna in charge of the by contrast of the rest of the squad, three star mages.

Asta: So who cares if it's boar hunting! We're finally going on our first mission!

Tyrus: Don't get me wrong, I'm pumped on one end, but.... Boar hunting?

Noelle: I still don't understand why he's sending me.

Magna: COME ON! Is complaning all you ever do?

Noelle: Actually that wasn't intended as a complaint, it's just that... if I can't control my magic. Should I really be going on any mission?

Magna: You damn idiot! Why do you think the Captain is sending you out there?! To help you with your self doubt and lack of magic control, obviously! You won't get better just sitting on your laurels! And besides you're not going out there alone, Yami would have my head if I sent three wet-behind-the-ears recruits out on their own. I'll be supervising this mission.

Asta: Whooaaa, you're such a manly man Magna!

Magna: Dahhh, enough of that Rasta... You're gonna make me blush!

Noelle: Well if you insist, I suppose I can accompany you.

Magna: Really, well thank you- HEY OH WAIT A MINUTE! I AM SUPERIOR, WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS LOOKING DOWN ON US!

Noelle shrugs her shoulders.

Noelle: I don't choose to always look down on you, you just happen to be beneath me. So what else can I really do?

Magna: What kind of logic is that?!

(A few minutes later after Finral has arrived back at base)

Magna: Alright Fin, do your thing! Use your spatial magic or whatever to get us to Sosshi Village.

Finral look confused as to what Magna was requesting of him.

Finral: Sosshi Village? Hmmmm. Sorry no can do.

Magna: Come on it's not that far from here! And it's not like I'm asking a lot here.

Finral: Now, now. It's not that I don't want to. It's just that I can't send you somewhere I've never been before, essentially I have to mark it with my magical power.

Magna: Huh?

Finral: What I'm saying is... you want to get there? You got to do it the old-fashioned way... flying.

He winks at as he leaves sending shudders down her body and though he refused to admit, Tyrus twitched a tad.

Tyrus: Hold on why did I just twitch at Finral winking at Noelle? Oh no.. don't tell me... am I- Am I CRUSHING ON NOELLE? NO, NO, NO... There's a perfectly explainable reason for this slight reaction.... she's a total brat. A very beautiful brat- GAHHHHHH, no, no Ty, SHE IS YOUR SQUADMATE DAMN IT!

Magna: Well that was a waste of time. Guess we're flying to Sosshi like Finral suggested.

Asta: Hang on, Magna, sir?

Magna: Yeah what is it?

Asta: I can't fly on a broom.

Noelle sheepishly raises her hand.

Magna: Yeah what is it?

Noelle: What Asta said.

Magna: Are you two serious right now?!

Asta: I don't have any magic remember?

Noelle: And I never was taught. I also can't control my magic.

Magna: Ughhhhh, what about you Tyrus? Please tell me you're not as proud or arrogant as these two.

Tyrus: Yeah I can fly with the best of them.

Magna: Thank you! Maybe this mission won't be a bust after all! Grab one from over there and meet us out there. You two, follow me.

Noelle, Asta and Tyrus, now armed with a broom are outside with Magna next to a massively hidden object that was under a tarp.

Magna: Alright, you three ready to meet my baby?!

Noelle and Asta: Baby?

He yanks the cover off revealing a broom. Well it was a giant cow's skeleton detailed to the exact touch with the skull having a version of Magna's glasses glued on where the eyes would.

Magna: INTRODUCING CRAZZYYYYYYYYYY CYCLONEEEEEEE!

Asta: WOOOOOAAAHHHH IT'S SOOOO COOL!

Tyrus and Noelle just looked at each other then back at Magna's 'broom' as they were blushing heavily.

Magna: HAHHAHAHA! Thank you Asta I knew you had great taste.

Noelle: Try lame.

Magna: YOU JUST HAVE NO TASTE!

Noelle: I'm royalty. Taste is one of the first things we're taught and I find this LAME.

Tyrus: I mean it's skeleton is certainly an innovative choice.... but I'm sorry sir. Gotta go with the cold-hearted princess on this one. The poms aren't doing it for me. Everything else is nice though.

Magna was still muttering under his breath as Asta got on Crazy Cyclone and Noelle was hassling Tyrus about his broom riding skills.

Noelle: Are you sure you know how to ride a broom?

Tyrus: Of course, I've only been riding and learning since I was ten and got lessons from my father back then. Trust me Your Royal Highness, you couldn't be in better hands Noelle. That and I think Magna is still very much pissed you dissed his ride.

Noelle: Well someone has to be real one around here. Just fly us... please?

Tyrus: A royal saying please.... man, this day is full of surprises.

Noelle: Don't make me regret this Bakarus.

Tyrus: Alright, alright. Just because I don't want to be called that again. Somehow, I really prefer commoner to that. Alright, hop on, royalty.

He hops to the very front as Noelle sits behind him.

Tyrus: We'll follow Magna, we both don't know where the hell Sosshi Village is.

Magna: I wouldn't expect you to. I just.... need. to....

Asta: YEAH TAKE US UP MAGNA!

Tyrus: You are way too excited to be flying on a cow's skeleton, Asta.

Noelle: You can't do it, can you?

Magna: RAHHHHHHHHH, A MAN NEVER GOES BACK ON HIS WORD! Let's do this!

He concentrates his mana to fire up his ride as he and Asta blast off into the sky.

Tyrus: HEY AT LEAST GIVE ME A COUNTDOWN DAMN YOU! Hang on to something, Noelle. Gotta go fast!

He focuses as he feels slender arms wrap around his torso as he turn his head around to find Noelle, blushing redder than a tomato.

Noelle: D-D-Don't get any ideas formed in your head! I don't want to fall off, y-y-yeah that's exactly it-

Tyrus: You don't gotta explain, I don't blame you. I don't need a pretty lady falling off to her death, would do terrible for my psyche.

Noelle: YOU'RE NOT HELPING!

Tyrus: Come on now have a little fun now and then. Here we go! Sosshi Village, we're coming!

They bolt up towards the sky, earning a shrill scream from the Silva royal as they quickly pulled even with Asta and Magna.

We then cut to the quaint and desolate village of Sosshi as it's peaceful and quiet before the forest sees a portal opening. We see several cloaked individuals and a non-cloaked with what appear to unique markings on his face as he stares as a stopwatch, furiously tick-tocking.

???: Right on time.

His train of thought is interrupted by the sight of a couple massive flaming boars. Cool, calm and collected is our scarred character as he pulls out his grimoire and summons a couple of ice constructs to combat the boars and before they can impale this indivdual, the constructs freeze the massive tusked beings on first contact. The mages then approach Sosshi... In search of something.

???: So it's here hmmm? The magic stone is in this village. Find it.

The group of cloaked individuals acknowledges the order as they liquify as our menacing friend then blows on the frozen boar corpses, turning them into stardust and shattered ice cubes.

???: In the mist, be lost.

Final Word Count: 4,631 Words.

End of Chapter Five. Vote, Comment and I'll see you guys next time!