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 Day of the Royal Knights Selection Exam had finally arrived with it combination a fear and excitement as Magic Knights gathered from all the squads had gathered to listen for the rules of the exam.

Kira XIII: Allow me to explain the rules here in detail, Julius. After all, the Royal Knights are going to be my warriors, will they not? Hee hee hee, this is a chance to further extend my rule and brandish my authority, while the affection of the people! Now this event my Magic Knights is a competition of teams! AND IT SHALL BE CALLED, "The Magic Crystal Destruction Battle Tournament"!

A giant crystal is shown through Marx's memory magic as people begin to murmur.

Noelle: They're putting us on teams?

Tyrus: Not a bad plan with how many people are auditioning to get a chance to make their names known.

Luck: There's a crystal?

Magna: Sure but what're the rules?

Asta: Ohhh, I could've sworn it'd be every man for themselves! I hope this doesn't turn out to be complicated or something.

Tyrus: You ain't kiddin.

Kira XIII: The rules are very simple everyone, so pay attention! Whichever team is successful in destroying their opponent's crystal while simutaneously protecting their very own crystal will be declared the winners of that particular matchup with the losing team eliminated from the tournament.

Asta: Hey, that doesn't sound too hard! I should be just fine.

Kira XIII: Now in the event we have a chance encounter where both crystals are still intact by the time the 30-minute time limit is up, then the team whose crystal has suffered the least amount of damage will be declared the winner! Um.... the reason we chose this method was because...

Julius: We actually chose this method of battle is because when you're facing the Eye of the Midnight Sun, it is most imperative that members of different knight squads are able to show great teamwork and cooperation, while showing cohesion with their respective magics. We felt a team battle was the best way we both could judge your abilities to not only work under pressure, but how well you respond to other's strategy while they listen to you as well as how your proficient in strategic thinking! There's much more to being a Royal Knight than all-powerful magic and brute strength.

With the rules fully explained the teams had been formed, Asta having been assigned to team with the Golden Dawn's Mimosa Vermillion, and the Purple Orcas-

Zora: Ya see, I was sidetracked with this elderly lady who was in a bit of... sticky situation let's call it. Naturally, executing my duties as a Magic Knight, I decided to help the woman out and offer my assistance.

Julius: Oh dear. Do tell, is that poor woman all right now?

Zora: 'Course she is. Fit as a fiddle!

He chuckles as everyone notice what's wrong.

Something's not right.

Marx: STAND AWAY FROM THE WIZARD KING AND HIS MAJESTY, INSOLENT CUR!

Zora: So close! That's not a very warm welcome, man. What's got you all hot and bothered?

Marx: I'd like to ask you the same question! You claim to be Xerx Lugner, you say? But he's- Your Majesty.

Julius interrupts and dissuades him.

Mage: How dare- WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP LATE AND HAVE A ROTTEN ATTITUDE.

Sol: The Wizard King is one of the few men Charlotte approves of and you just showed him blatant disrespect. Step off now, creep!

Asta: YEAH, WHY ARE YA ACTING LIKE SUCH A BULLY!?

Julius: Settle down folks, I can understand if a little animosity is being shared with this late arrival, but there is no need to worry.

Zora: Oh all right, let's meet my teammates! Sounds like you're all pretty fond of this chump, aren't you? Sorry but can't see you're all so fascinated with him and think he's so great.

There were audible gasps throughout the crowd.

Zora: You all might be mindless worshippers but not me, not my style.

With all the tension of this mysterious individual claiming to be Xerx put to the wayside, everyone made their way to the designated battlefield as the bracket had been unveiled for the tournament, some more satisfied than others.

Tyrus: It's alright to be nervous. Just remember we're on the same squad, you got my back and I got yours. I won't let them hurt ya Noelle.

Noelle: That's not what's worrying me.... but it's the looks they were giving you. I can see it in their eyes, Tyrus, they want to kill you.

Tyrus: As if. Sure I sensed that feeling, but if you think they're gonna to off me before I can beat Asta and Yuno, become the Wizard King? They're out of their fucking minds. Nozel isn't here to bail them out this time. We've got this, right?

Vanessa: Ohhhh, looks like Asta and that little cutie from the Golden Dawn are up first. KNOCK 'EM DEAD KIDDO, SHOW THESE SORRY LOSERS JUST WHO EXACTLY THEY'RE MESSING WITH! It really does suit his personality to get first shot, any later and he'd be foaming at the mouth to beat someone down, don't you think.

Charmy: AWW MAN, DOWN IN FRONT! So many stinkin' tall people! Drats, how I'm supposed to peep at my beloved Yuno if I can't even see him?!

Julius: Now that all of the rules have been explained and set in stone, here's to our first two teams ready to set the table for.... THE ROYAL KNIGHTS SELECTION EXAM!

Asta: RAHHHHHH! I WAS BORN READY, YOUR MAJESTY!

THE FIRST MATCH OF THE ROYAL KNIGHTS SELECTION EXAM, BEGINS NOW!

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Magna: ASTA! GIVE THOSE BOZOS A BEATING SOMETHING FIERCE AND THAT THEY'LL NEVER FORGET!

Vanessa: That's right you show them what the Black Bulls are all about!

Grey: G-Give it your best, alright?

Luck: SAVE SOME FOR ME ASTA! AND HURRY UP SO YOU CAN SPAR WITH ME, LATER!

Finral: And especially don't be careless, these are Senior Knights you're going against!

Gauche: I told Marie all about this, so you better not disappoint her.

Gordon: I swear I won't take my eyes off of you this entire match.

Julius: Ah. What a beautiful day to witness some unique and powerful magic, what kind of interesting spells will I get to witness today? I can't wait to find out!

Charmy: Here! Anything's more exciting when watching with a snack in hand.

Julius graciously accepts a free cupcake from the Black Bulls' resident glutton, Charmy Pappitson. He immediately is starstruck with all the flavors combining like fireworks in his mouth.

Julius: Oh my, so delicious!

Klaus, Noelle, Tyrus and Yuno all stared down at the battlefield as their squadmates were set to fight the inagural exam match.

Tyrus: YOU GOT THIS ASTA, SHOW THEM WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF!

Noelle: Mimosa, show them the power of royalty! Give those three everything you've got!

Asta: RAHHHHHHHHHHH! I'M SO TOTALLY PSYCHED NOW, IT'S TIME TO DO THE DAMN THING!

However "Xerx" wasn't having it.

Zora: Will. You. Stop. Shouting. This is an exam, you idiot! Stay calm and focus up. Look you two, the best tactic is to study the terrain and figure out what each us can offer one another from a battle stand-point.

Asta: Nghhhhh! You're right, I hate it but you're so stinkin' right!

Zora: Of course everything I say is right, shorty! Get used to it, there's plenty more where that came from.

Mimosa: Settle down now you two. Awww. Asta's so cute even when he grits his teeth in bitter anger! But Xerx has a point, let's get used to one another's abilities so we can win this matchup. I'm sure that's what the other team is thinking about right now.

Zora: See even the gracious royal agrees with me.

Asta: Let's do it then, Mimosa!

Mimosa: Great! As you Asta and should already know Xerx, my Plant Magic is best tailored to support and recovery though I have picked up a few offensive and attack spells as of late. Asta's anti-magic will be useful at close range to nullify the spells our opposing mages would otherwise use. What type of magic do you use, Xerx?

Before he could answer though-

BOOOOOOM! Crack!

Asta: What the- already?!

Mimosa: They can't already be attacking and which way did that come from?! Either way, I need to keep our crystal safe and trust that Asta and Xerx can handle the bulk of the work.

BOOM! BOOM! Crack---

Mimosa: Oh no! That was a long distance strike, yes? It had to be! But how is it so accurate!

Asta: I don't understand it.. Where's it even coming from?

A distance's away in a forlorn tree sat the Coral Peacocks' Third Class Intermediate Magic Knight Rick Cornell with a unique device that had been tracking the heat signatures of Asta, Mimosa and Xerx as well as their crystal.

Rick: Alright... looks like. Ten o' clock.... ten meters. You copy me?

Forti: Roger, setting up now!

Rick: Thanks to highly precise and accurate Crystal Magic spell, called the Crystal Scope. Their whereabouts cannot be hidden from me so they're sitting ducks and their crystal is moments away from being reduced to fine powder.

A stone's throw away from Dorothy Unsworth's subordinate stood his teammates the Crimson Lion Kings' Forti Gliss and Silver Eagles Curtis Wolne who were less than satisfied at the Purple Orcas' shenanigans.

Forti: I shall make you regret ever mocking and insulting the Wizard King, knave!

Curtis: You don't get a chance to shine after pulling such an unfunny stunt like that!

Forti: Flame Magic, BURST JAVELIN!

Curtis: Combining with my Rock Magic, Strong Bow!

BOOM! BOOM! Crack!

Asta: Oh man, we're gonna lose if we don't make a move! If we band together now then we can-

They both look and see Xerx napping on the hard ground.

Asta: SERIOUSLY?! I SWEAR TO GOD, WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS NUMBSKULL, HE'S TERRIBLE!

Finral: Is he...

Vanessa: Sleeping?

Magna: Yeah, he's out cold. Guess he got tired of Asta's yelling and the Golden Dawn girl's meekness.

Grey: How could anybody fall asleep, with all these people watching them?!

Tyrus: Anyone feeling bad for Mimosa and Asta?

Noelle: I'll join you. This idiot clearly doesn't realize Asta and Mimosa's failures are his failures too.

Yuno: Asta..... figure it out.

Asta: WHAT THE HELL ARE YA LAYING ARE THE GROUND FOR, YA ENORMOUS JERK?! IF YOU DON'T GET OFF YOUR LAZY BUTT RIGHT NOW, WE'RE GONNA LOSE RIGHT NOW! GAHHHHH, YOU'RE SUCH A JERK!

Zora: Winning or losing this tournament doesn't make a difference to me, brat. Nor do I care how badly you and Her Royal Highness over there wanna win either. So direct all other unchecked passion and enthusiasm elsewhere, ya little shrimp bite. Listen, I kinda pulled an all-nighter last night, so it's gonna be up to you two do all the heavy lifting here.

Asta and Mimosa both develop nerve clusters on their heads, the very last of their of nerves starting to be worn on.

Rick: This Xerx fellow actually has the gall to fall asleep during an actual fight, does he? I actually feel bad for his teammates.

Forti: Some kind of strategy, do you think?

Rick: I wouldn't put it past a cunning and devious Purple Orca to lull us to sleep like that. But it's not actually, my Crystal Scope can identify not just a location but the physical state of a particular target. No doubt in my mind, that riff-raff is asleep!

Forti: How dare one individual be so confident yet arrogant that they feel compelled to take a nap?! Especially after the way he insulted His Majesty, the Wizard King when he first arrived onto the scene! Enough of this, he's dead!

Curtis: Whatever his plan is, if you don't or won't move, you cannot win! Let's put those other Knights out of their misery here and now!

Mimosa: Plant Creation Magic, Magic Flower Guidepost. Alright Asta, it appears two of them are near the crystal and the other one is a ways back. At least 60 meters in front up in a tree.... the pair's magic. It's inflated?! They have to casting a combo spell! From that far away?! Prepare for another attack!

Asta: You can count on me, Mimosa!

He calls upon his grimoire bringing out the Demon-Dweller Sword as he processes mentally.

Asta: Those last couple of attacks were blazing fast. Mimosa and I couldn't even register them. But if I can somehow nail the timing and direction down perfectly...

A fire-bow comes straight for his head, which he slashes down.

Asta: AWWWW YEAH!

Mimosa: That blast was so quick but Asta had no problem in dropping it! I never could have dodged that in time. He really is amazing yet we don't stand a chance of winning if it's just the two of us.... every one has to pull their weight! Come, our best chance of action is to leave this guy behind and do what we can, Asta. It's clear he has no intention of helping us!

Asta: Are you sure?

Mimosa: I can pinpoint the enemy's positions and where their attacks are coming from, there on I can distract them with our crystal while you sneak them from behind and destroy theirs while protecting our crystal. The both of us will charge the three of them. Hopefully we're lucky enough that our crystal suffers minimal damage and we can outright destroy theirs. It's the only option we have if Xerx doesn't plan on helping us!

Asta: If there's one thing I can give Mimosa, she's always thinkin' fast on her feet! I can't forget she's also been through some hellacious firefights ever since the dungeon. Alright, let's do it Mimosa! Our first team effort is going great, huh?!

She blinks rapidly as she covers her mouth.

Mimosa: It is our first? I'm so glad!

Asta: LET'S GO, MIMOSA!

Mimosa: HERE THEY COME, ASTA!

Asta: HAAAA! NYAHHHH!

Mage: Look at that!

Mage: Despite the numbers game, those two are still taking the fight to their opponents!

Mage: Guy's got some serious guts and balls on him to even do all that!

Mage: Yeah, too bad their teammate's lazing around. You think he's pullin' something?

Mage: Could be, but this really depends if the two of them can even reach their opponents in time. That crystal's taken some pretty serious damage!

Bell: You cannot tell me you find this crap actually interesting. A date would have been so much more fun Yuno, but you couldn't even be bothered to go. What's with the face, are you even listening to me?!

Tyrus: Keep grinding, the both of you. I know you won't give up so easily, Asta. It ain't like you.

Noelle: Those two actually make a good team... keep it up Asta. Mimosa.

Klaus: Both of you, be strong! You can do this.

The opponents watched as Asta and Mimosa bullrushed towards them.

Rick: The hell are the boy and girl thinking? He's blocking all of our spells as they hit them and they continue to rush in with their crystal in tow. It appears these two are planning to attack us head on! The girl must be tracking our location as well.

Curtis: I admire the bravery and spirit from them but they're too late in acting.

Asta and Mimosa then duck behind a large wall somewhat preventing the seasoned Magic Knight opponents from seeing their crystal.

Asta: I see them! They're all the way up there, defending the crystal. But where's the other one at?

Forti: I see them!

Curtis: Pft, we have nothing to fear. They're mere children, and it's a three on two situation that clearly favors us, and our crystal has suffered no damage whereas theirs has quite a bit.

Mimosa: Plant Magic,

Curtis: Oh, no. Rock Magic-

Mimosa: Magic Flower Cannon!

Curtis: Nice try, girl! Rock Fortress!

BOOOOOOM!

Asta: Wow.... Super sweet Mimosa! I didn't know you could launch super crazy attack spells like that!

Mimosa: Asta.... I'm going to get stronger for you. If Noelle is doing it herself, to prove her siblings wrong and Tyrus, then I need a reason as well! And you're that reason as well. The next time we face an enemy together, we'll be on equal footing as partners watching each other's back! I'll take the lead now, Asta. Let's turn this around!

She gets in front of her crush, as she surveys the situation as her hair and Golden Dawn robe whip against the wind.

Mimosa: We may be down a teammate, but nobody said our odds were too desperate. We can still win this, Asta!

Asta: Hell yeah, I knew I could count on you Mimosa!

Mimosa: I know just what to do as well! MAGIC CANNON FLOWER!

Her cannon once again charges, as it then blows a massive hole right through Curtis's hardened Rock Fortress, exposing both Silver Eagle and Crimson Lion King with their crystal.

Magna: Whoa! Check her out, guess she wasn't so shy after all, that chick can kick ass after all!

Finral: She's not just a pretty face but she's powerful too? Talk about a Deadly Double! Yeah it's love, she's the total package!

Luck blushes alongside Finral as the Black Bulls all take a look at Mimosa Vermillion's newfound power.

Luck: So fantastic, oh wow! I wonder if she and Noelle will let me spar with the both of them!

Vanessa: Just look at that cute little flower starting to fully bloom. No doubt it's because she's working with Asta in the field.

Grey: I can't believe she's fighting so boldly in front of a huge audience to begin with, isn't she scared at all?!

Noelle: Wow... she's  good.

Tyrus: No doubt. Klaus, did you know about her having this type of arsenal?

Klaus: Of course I did, she's one of my subordinates... but even I have to admit, I didn't think she'd be so eager as to use that attack here and now. During my training, I noticed your improvement but now that you're here, I can see how much progress you and Yuno have achieved. As your superior I am very proud of you, Mimosa! But don't you even think about letting up.'

Noelle: Mimosa's giving this everything she's got. I have to start taking things more seriously, especially considering who I'm up against in the first round. I'm not losing to her and I doubt Tyrus and Yuno want to lose to Asta.

Yuno cracks a small smile at his fellow Intermediate Magic Knight as Bell notices it immediately.

Yuno: Nice work, Mimosa. I knew you could do it.

Bell: What was that, you actually smiled for me, WOO-HOO, I GOT WHAT I FINALLY WANTED!

Yuno: I'm not smiling, you're seeing things Bell.

Bell: You big meanie, always having to have the last word. Though I don't neccesarily dislike that about you.

Julius: Good and she's got plenty of room to grow as well!

Charmy wakes up from her digestion nap and immediately begins cheering.

Charmy: Go, Asta! You can do it, take it to those chumps! And if you win, I'll give you and the Golden Dawn cutie a tasty snack!

The dust begins to settle as Curtis and Forti begin to survey the landscape.

Curtis: They're still missing their third man.... perhaps it's best if we approach, overwhelm and destroy their crystal, Be done with this little resistance that they're putting up.

Forti: Hang on. The weapon that boy is wielding, if I'm not mistaken. It's an anti-magic sword. We can just rush in blindly, he's the major reason why their crystal hasn't shattered yet. I've seen it up close, there will be no easy way in defeating in close quarters combat.

Curtis: You say Anti-Magic? That does make things complicated for us. I've heard rumors about it but the fact he's wielding it? You maybe right, it would be foolish to engage with him casually as if he weren't a threat.

They nod as they break off.

Asta: Crap! They broke off but which one of them has the crystal?!

Mimosa: I'm on it! Plant Creation Magic, Magic Flower Guidepost! Judging from this.... AIM FOR THE LEFT, ASTA!

Asta: Say no more, Mimosa!

He takes off after Curtis but just as he notices Asta's movement, he stops short of a lake and the Silver Eagle snarls determined to snuff out the resistance the unified Black Bull/Golden Dawn duo were giving him.

Curtis: That it boy! You're no match for me, bring it! HAH!

Water explodes and from the mist emerge hundred of stalactites.

Mimosa: Huge power concentration coming from him! Careful, the next attack he launches will be massive Asta!

Asta: Then I'm just gonna throw it right back at him! AND THEN SLICE THEIR CRYSTAL INTO NOTHINGNESS!

Just as he pulls off, Mimosa notices something severely wrong.

Mimosa: No way... two identical reactions?! The others must be planning heavy midranged attacks to hit our crystal! Which means.... we're surrounded! If even one of those spells hits our crystal, it's as good as finished! Asta might be able to take one of them on at a time but we're done for if they strike all at once! ASTA, GET OUT OF THERE!

She was too late in alerting him however because he had stepped onto a rune.

Asta: What the..... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Mimosa: NO, THEY GOT HIM AND IT'S ALL MY FAULT!

Tyrus: Shit, that isn't good! If Asta's trapped, then.

Noelle: Mimosa's at their mercy!

Asta begins foaming at the mouth, his usual green pupils now gone as a hellish purple begins to swallow him whole to the Black Bulls horror.

Black Bulls: ASTA, NO!

Noelle: IT'S A TRAP!

Tyrus: And those guys ain't wasting any time targeting her, MIMOSA GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE!

Klaus: It can't be, is that-

Mimosa: So one of them can use paralyzing Trap Magic?! Damn, if only I had picked up on it sooner Asta wouldn't be vulnerable like he is now! We can't be sure of anything, now! This test is more rigorous and hellish than any of us thought.

The second Asta collapses, Curtis Wolne signaled his teammates.

Curtis: DO IT NOW! RAIN DOWN YOUR MAGIC WHILE THE KID IS OUT COLD!

Suddenly Rock, Flame and Crystal Magic formed from all three sides trapping Asta and Mimosa....

Mimosa: FROM ALL THREE DIRECTIONS!

Klaus: They can't hope to dodge that, Asta and Mimosa.... they're trapped like rats in a snakepit! Oh dear, this isn't good at all!

As the magic began to combine, three runes suddenly appear from all threes of Mimosa just as Xerx began to open his eyes.

Zora: Showtime.

Then one by one, all their magics were swallowed up

Curtis: I-Impossible what happened to our magic?!

His question was soon answered as the runes then lit up and as quickly as the magics were absorbed, they reappeared and made a beeline for their sorcerers as everyone witness in shock and awe.

Rick, Forti and Curtis: Our magics.... are being sent right back at us?!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! BOOOOOOOOOOOOM! BOOOOOOOOOM!

Yuno: What kind of magic was that just now?

Klaus: I-I'm not so sure.....

Tyrus: Me neither. It was devastating, I'll give it that much.

The dust clears and in the mayhem, all three opposing mages along with Asta are knocked completely out.

Mimosa: ASTA!

Zora: Hahahahaha! YAAAAAWWNNN, Well looks like everything worked out okay on this beautiful day.

Mimosa: But.... I don't understand this!

Zora walks past his teammates as he analyzes the aftermath of his sneak attack.

Zora: Figures, I thought that last attack would've shattered your crystal into dust scattering in the wind but you my friend are one tough bastard. That's what I get for dealin' with a Senior Magic Knight, after all. Huh, so you managed to keep it from crumbling apart while refusing to pass out in the same breath. Respect, man. But see, I don't celebrate in respect and like I said, I don't like Magic Knights. And seems like this is the end of the road for you, champ. And since you never know what surprises are lurking around the corner, it's in my best interest to destroy said crystal.

He crudely steps on the injured Curtis, mucking up his Silver Eagles robe.

Curtis: Stop it! An impudent villain like you has no business being a Magic Knight, let alone allowed in this tournament!

Zora: Funny you should say that because that's exactly what I just did.

Asta finally comes to with Mimosa as the duo look on with interest and suspiciousness at the unwinding scene.

Zora: Pitiful. And you wear the Silver Eagles robe? What would that non-fun having captain of yours think about your failure today? Besides don't you have enough imagination to handle a spell like this, something you're not familiar with? A good or even average Magic Knight is supposed to be prepared at all times, for any possiblility. You should know, throwing a tantrum isn't going to win you jackshit, my friend. Not to mention just heaving a bunch of heavy-duty attacks. Pal, if you lost to me, you're no Magic Knight at all. You're.... just a wannabe.

Curtis: I'LL HAVE YOUR HEAD!

Mimosa: Xerx's magic.... it's Ash magic?! Meaning the trap magic that hit Asta was his all along.

Zora: This has been fun and all.... but it's time we end this little exhibtion, yeah? Better luck, ya hot piece of shit.

Curtis: NOOOO, DON'T DO IT! DAMN YOU ALL!

Zora contemplates destroying the crystal but ultimately beckons off of it.

Zora: Y'know what on second thought? I may have not come here to win like the shrimp and Princess over there.... but I do have a very specific purpose in mind here.

His hands begins glowing a ghoulish white...

Curtis: Explain! Why aren't you destroying our crystal?!

Zora: Meh, I just was keeping you in suspense.... LOSER!

CRACKKKKKKKKK!

Announcer: The crystal's magic has been shut off! Team B is your winner!

A line then grows from Asta, Mimosa and "Xerx's" Team graphic as it then shows them moving up in the tournament exam.

Mage: What kind of power does that guy have anyway?

Mage: I don't know but it's super freaky. It basically amplified his enemy's magic and sent it right back at them with twice or maybe three times the normal power!

Kira XIII: I couldn't make much sense of it, but that was a most impressive display. That masked man's definitely Royal Knight's material. He is my first pick.

Julius nods as he looks at the King.

Charmy: I'm glad Asta's team won the first match, but I'm frustrated at the same time! Then again, it makes me feel all better with just a little more food!

Asta continues to be tended by Mimosa as Zora begins to laugh.

Zora: Hey now, why the down faces? We were actually pretty solid back there! Teamwork really does make the dream work, don'tcha think? Best decoys a guy could ask for. Mean, take a look at that idiot's face, classic! Was so sure I wasn't gonna break the crystal, until I actually did.

Asta: Thanks a lot, Mimosa.

Mimosa: Sure, don't mention it.

Asta then grabs Zora by the impostor's Purple Orcas robe, getting in his face.

Asta: LOOK HERE, I'VE HAD JUST ABOUT ENOUGH OF YOUR DAMN ATTITUDE! YOU CAN'T TREAT A FELLOW MAGIC KNIGHT LIKE THAT, I DON'T CARE IF YOU HATE THEM OR NOT! THEIR TEAM FOUGHT HARD AND DID A GOOD JOB AND YOU WANT TO PAY THEM BACK BY HUMILIATING THEM?!

Zora: Pssh, so what if they did? A loss is a loss kid, if you don't like how I do things then you can go onto another squad. End of the day, we had better teamwork than they did and we wiped the floor with those chumps! Be happy, runt.

Asta: Oh, really, teamwork?! That's what you're going with, huh? Listen to you! THAT TRAP I STEPPED INTO NEAR THE END OF THIS FIGHT WAS CREATED BY YOU! Imagine if Mimosa had stepped into it, and she had our crystal?! WE WOULD HAVE LOST! How could you be so selfish and do that to your own teammate!

Zora: Just needed you and her to serve as the decoy to set if off, you know what they say. You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, kiddo. And to trick your enemies, you gotta start with you friends. Besides I got one last surprise for you under my collar and robe.

FSHHHHHH!

Asta: DAMN IT, WHY DO YOU KEEP TRICKIN' ME! THAT SMELL IS SO PUTRID!

Mimosa: Asta!

Zora: HAHAHA! It never gets old!

Mimosa: I get his magic now, he somewhere on the field draws a magic circle or on an object and infuses it with the power of a spell. Then as soon as certain conditions are met, the circle is activated and the effect takes place.

Indeed. Near the conclusion of the battle, Asta had inadvertently activated a trap designed to target any opposing spells infilitrating the territory he and Mimosa had traversed into within a predetermined time period. This ability is known as Counter Trap Magic, as the name suggests it doubles the power and speed of any spells it reflects. Meaning the stronger a foe's attack, the stronger it attacks when repelled.

Mimosa: For such a large scale Trap-Magic spell, you'd need to do heavy planning as well as massive amounts of mana and time. When did you manage to even get it off? After all, you had been sleeping most of the fight Xerx.

Zora: Hahaha! I prefer to stay in the shadows with that one, Your Royal Highness.

Asta: OH I'LL GIVE YOU MYSTERIOUS! I'LL KNOCK THAT SUPER COOL MASK RIGHT OFF OF YA FACE, YA BIG JERK!

Mimosa: I think you'd more convincing if you didn't compliment Xerx's mask, Asta.

Magna: Girlie's right, give it a rest Asta. Seriously, you had your fun buddy. It's time for us to tear it up, stand aside if you don't mind.

Sol: You know you're kinda cocky for a twerp with ugly purple shades.

Magna: They're not ugly, they're cool! You just wish you had some on your face too! I DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THIS FROM YOU GIANT GIRL!

Sol: Only saying that because you're so short and wimpy.

Magna: CALL ME WIMPY AGAIN, I DARE YA! I'LL MAKE YOU EAT THOSE WORDS, YOU CAPTAIN SIMP!

Asta: Oh Magna and... Giant Girl! Wait where's you third member at, guys?

They both look at him as then a flowery and garden inducing aura take over the battlefield.

Kirsch: I mean honestly. Every last one of you is desperately devoid of any sense of style....

Mimosa: Oh God, no. Just kill me.

Mimosa's quick to pinch her nose and shut her eyes, now displaying all the signs of intense annoyance.

Asta: Mimosa, what's wrong?

Kirsch: Such eyesores, I'll thank you not to interfere with my beauty and splendor. The all-too magnificent Kirsch Vermillion at your service!

Asta: One question, why is he so sparkly? Hang on, did he just say Vermillion, Mimosa?

Mimosa: Yes and unfortunately.... he's the bane of my existence. Asta.... meet the Coral Peacock's Vice Captain... and my older brother, the ever so humble Kirsch Vermillion.

Asta: Wait, you're kiddin'?

Mimosa: Sadly, I wish I wasn't Asta.

Kirsch: OOHH, I'M SO BEAUTIFUL I CAN'T STAND IT!

Tyrus: Vermillion?

Noelle: Yes.... just like I have my own family issues, Mimosa isn't invunerable to them either. Kirsch happens to be my older cousin and I can see why she can't stand him.

Asta: He kind of brightens everything up, wouldn't ya say? I can't see why you wouldn't enjoy him Mimosa!

Mimosa: I'd much happier if he disappeared off the face of the Earth.

Kirsch: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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A/N: I might skip some of these battles and just do the major ones. Like Noelle vs Nebra and Solid, Finral vs Langris and Asta vs Langris. If you want to me do the other battles involving Magna, Luck, Sol and other characters. Let me know or if you prefer the planning I'm going with.