Narrator: The Clover Kingdom... In this place where the be all end all is magic, there is one boy who can't use it. His name is Asta. His strength, desire, guts and overwhelming determination to best his childhood friends and rivals helped him become a Magic Knight. And no matter how many times he would wind up injured, Asta's relentless nature and motivation due to being alongside his brother in arms, he continues to aim straight for the top. Rich or poor, royalty or commoner, Asta himself believes anyone in this world can shine so long as they put in the hard work!

An image of Tyrus and Yuno in their Spirit Dives with their backs turned appears.

His mission has been to prove that statement true... AND TO BECOME THE WIZARD KING!

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The Magic Knights: Nine elite squadrons of capable mages who specialize in combat spells in direct service to the military overseer of the Clover Kingdom, the Wizard King. These selfless heroes risk and dedicate their lives to protecting their kingdom. It is often said that a Magic Knight Squad Captain possesses the strength and prowess of nearly one hundred mages put together. Along with the Wizard King, the captains themselves are revered as great role models for those who aspire to join their ranks. Most recently in the Clover Kingdom's history these titans went head-to-head in a mock battle held by both Sir Julius and the current monarch, King Augustus Kira Clover the Thirteenth who sought to not only bolster the overall morales of fighting spirits of all the squads before their next and most dangerous battle ahead. A looming war with the Spade Kingdom

Yami: Dark Magic: Dark Cloaked---

Yami: HA! Not too shabby, you string-bean. Dark Magic, Dark Cloaked-- The hell?!

BOOOOOM! CRASSSSSSHHHHH!

Dorothy: OHHH! So close you two, try a little harder Kaiser and Nozel!

Jack: I'LL SLICE YOU RIGHT UP, GIRLIE!

Dorothy: YOO-HOO! THERE YOU ARE, YAMI, MY DEAR!

Dorothy: HAHAHAHAHAHA! I'm sorry, I'm sorry! It just that... it has to be something I'm familiar with, Yami or it won't work!

Yami: Damn I was looking forward to the Saké.... oh well, I guess I'll just settle for ripping this little home of yours apart piece by piece. That works for me, too. Better yet, exit door!

Dorothy: Huh?!

A doubled ended door pops up to his right but before he can grab at the knob... it does it for him, revealing itself to be a predator with massive teeth.

Yami: AW, FUCK NO! LIGHTLESS SLASH!

He destroys it with minimum effort while Dorothy comes on back down.

Dorothy: That little elf that took a hold of my body, Reve, she had a hard time with specificity. But see, I won't be making the same mistake as she did.

Yami: Fine then, I tried doing the civil way, I guess we're taking the more direct approach! Fuck it, it's more or less how I do things anyway.

Nozel: Mercury Magic, Silver Shining Regal Spear!

Kaiser: NOOOO! I can't hold out for much longer, Nozel!

Nozel: Tch.... you seemed so confident before Jack.... DON'T TELL ME THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST YOU CAN DO, COMMONER CAPTAIN OF THE GREEN PRAYING MANTISES!

Jack: Haaaaa! Haaaa! HAAAAAA!

Dorothy: NICE WORK YAMI, DEAR! You're way tougher than I could've made you out to be, but to be equally fair, I'm sure you're reaching your limit at the same time.

Yami: Hahahahah! You think so, huh Dorothy?

Yami: Well... you should stay more awake then.... because you're about learn a lot about me in these next few minutes, Little Miss Witch. I'll show you the spell I used a few months back. A... TIME.... WHERE I REALLY PUSHED PAST MY LIMITS!

Nozel: Can you stand, Jack?

Jack: Keh-Keh! What's the matter there, Rich-Boy? Are you about to soil yourself!?

Nozel: Hmph. Let's end this spirited fight right here, right now then!

Jack: I DON'T TAKE ORDERS FROM RICH BOY SNOBS LIKE YOU, NOZEL!

Kaiser: Hold nothing back, Gentlemen!

Nozel: HAAAAAA! RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

BOOOOM! CRASSSSSSHHHH!

Vangeance: I don't think so.

Nozel: AS A ROYAL WHO IS TASKED WITH GUARDING THIS ESTEEMED KINGDOM, AND AS THE SUCCESSOR TO MY MOTHER ACIER SILVA IN THE POST OF CAPTAIN OF THE SILVER EAGLES, I WILL NOT BE BESTED! I REFUSE TO BE DEFEATED IN SUCH A PATHETIC AND LOWLY MANNER!

Fuegoleon: CRIMSON LION KINGS, I AM SURE YOU'RE ALL WATCHING THIS EVER SO INTENSIFYING BATTLE! REMEMBER THERE IS NOTHING OUR PASSIONATE FLAMES CANNOT INCINERATE!

Captains: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Dorothy: SINCE I'M A SQUAD CAPTAIN, I HAVE TO BE EXTRA STRONG! Not just for myself but my entire forces as well as we go to war! I want become so strong that my Dream Magic that I can even trap devils inside of my Glamour World!

Yami: You bastards are nothin' more than cheap copies of the real fuckin' thing that our favorite little witch girl saw. Thing is though, I've gotten so much fucking better since then! My Mana Zone: Dark Cloaked, Dimension Slash, EQUINOX!

On that very day... Asta, Tyrus, Noelle, Yuno and all the other Magic Knights renewed their promise to safeguard the Clover Kingdom from the looming threat posed by the Spade Kingdom and the devil Megicula, who is responsible for the death Noelle's mother Acier. Which meant that they would need to become even stronger than where they are currently sit!

Tyrus: ALL RIGHT! GIVE ME EVERYTHING YOU TWO HAVE, HOLD NOTHING BACK AS I WON'T EITHER! AND YOU, NOELLE, I'M GIVING YOU A POTENTIAL PLAYBOOK TO GO IF YOU PLAN ON BEATING YOURS TRULY TOMORROW!

Asta: You've got it buddy!

Noelle: Don't say we didn't warn you!

Tyrus Hail.... Fifth Class Senior Magic Knight of the Black Bulls. Noelle Silva, First Class Intermediate Magic Knight. Asta, Third Class Intermediate Magic Knight. The three had been training intensely for the upcoming war with Spade Kingdom and the devil apparently responsible for murdering both Tyrus's father, Vergil Hail and his girlfriend Noelle's mother, Acier Silva. She is the first to step to the plate, charging up by far her most devastating magic attack.

Noelle: Water Creation Magic, SEA DRAGON'S ROAR!

Tyrus: AWWWWWW YEAH, BRING IT ON! Ice Magic, Hodr's Shield!

Before the dragon could chomp down on her significant other and take Tyrus for a ride, he summons his massive opulent ice shield to take most of the damage as it still pushes him back a few feet!

Asta: RAAAHHHHHH! GOTCHA!

Tyrus: You really think so, buddy, huh? How cute.

Tyrus kicks his shield up, redirecting Sea Dragon's Roar to the sky as he took his Ice Creation Magic, Ice Stalker Blades from his new dual sheathes and deflects Asta's aerial sneak attack from a tree the higher ranking of the three had been sitting under. Tyrus then proceeded to kick Asta in his stomach sending him sprawling before he blitzed Noelle!

Noelle: Water Creation Magic, Sea Dragon's Waterball!

Tyrus weaves it before he finds himself right in her face, causing her to blush intensely.

Tyrus: Hey there, cutie girl.

He then sweeps Noelle's legs out from under her and she falls to the ground with a thud.

Noelle: Ouch!

Tyrus: Aw, you actually did a lot better than the last two times, Noelle. Bit of advice, don't get flustered. Don't think-

Asta: I'M NOT DONE YET!

Asta comes in screaming with the Demon-Slayer, muscles flexed to their absolute limit but before he could make contact with his foster brother's flesh, Tyrus threw him to the ground next to Noelle, Demon Slayer also hitting with a heavy and pronounced CLANG!

Tyrus: Now you are... where was I? Oh yeah, just think of me as a squadmate, not your boyfriend when we're sparring Noelle. See me as your equal. Minor mistakes like those, they spell the difference between victory and defeat. Now hopefully, you have some more stuff to work on when we actually do fight.

We see visuals of the Black Bulls sparring and training one another with groups such as Gauche taking on both Finral and Vanessa, and Magna squaring off against his frenemy Luck.

For months, each of the nine Magic Knight Squads have subjected themselves and worked hard in what would otherwise morale shattering training for the upcoming fight with the devil. Asta, Noelle and Tyrus were equally as inspired from the Magic Knight Captains skirmish that the middle of the Bulls' superstar trio had challenged Tyrus to fight to not only help the three strive for more power but to let Noelle hit a new gear, knowing that their crucial meeting with the Heart Kingdom's Spirit Guardian was fast approaching.

Tyrus and Noelle then start another session this time being the offense as Asta readily deflected their attacks with ease.

Tyrus: Not bad guys, I think we're all coming along faster than what I would've expected!

Finral: HEY, ASTA, TYRUS, NOELLE!

They all turn around to find Captain Yami, Finral and Gordon approaching.

Tyrus: Oh hey, Captain Yami, guys. What's happening?

Yami: We better get to headin' out.

Asta: Sweet, let's do it!

Noelle: Who would have thought it was time already?

Gordon: Ooh, an outing with my friends. My heart is leaping with joy! Makes me wanna do a happy dance.

Tyrus: Sheesh, you say joy Gordon, I say nervousness and excitement.

Yami: Finral?

Finral On it!

Secre looks in her alternate anti-bird form flying on top of Asta's head as the group depart from the hideout. Fireworks exploded around the Clover Kingdom and the Castle Town of Kikka was brimming with optimism, electricity, and overwhelming amounts of confidence. Flowers were magically being produced, ham was being slow cooked... and in the middle of it all, the Black Bulls with a very subdued Tyrus who thought about the memories from last year and Asta who did the same but was just super giddy, but then again, when was the magic-less wonder not?

Finral: This is a great sign! The town's mostly recovered since the events of the Eye of the Midnight Sun's attack...

Asta: WOW, CAPTAIN YAMI! Thanks for bringing us back here!

Yami: Well it was more or less, I let you tag along so you'd finally shut up and give me a little peace but sure, you're welcome kid.

Tyrus: I can't believe it's already been one whole year since we became Magic Knights, kinda puts things in perspective.

Asta: Exactly you get it, buddy! We just HAD to come back to where it all began for the three of us! Tyrus is right, today makes one whole year since I fought and scratched to become a Magic Knight. It's not really hard believing it's been that long but part of me feels like I just zoomed right past it without stopping.

This momentous day marks the annual Magic Knights Entrance Exams, which is held every year within the Coliseum in Kikka.

Random Citizen: Good luck on the exam!

Woman: We're counting on all of you, go crush it!

Man: And remember, you guys are the stars of this Kingdom!

Girl: Our future's in your hands, so do your best to make us proud!

Much like last year when Asta, Tyrus and Yuno made the long, painful and arduous journey to the Noble Realm, they looked around to see some familiar faces in the crowd from previous episodes preparing for the longest hours of their lives.

Since the nation is still rebuilding parts of itself throughout following the Eye of the Midnight's brutal and vicious rampage, there were fewer applicants in this installment of the exam than there had been in years past.

Tyrus: Noelle, Asta.... look at the sea of humanity down there! And some of them, might actually become Black Bulls like us!

Yami: All right you three, you're free to explore around and watch but do go sticking your nose around it, ya hear me? We'll be back in a few hours.

Asta: Yes, Sir!

Noelle: You can trust us, Captain.

Tyrus: We'll be model Black Bulls. Whoa, never thought I could form such a sentence.

They continue to witness the sea of humanity as humans came together from all shapes, backgrounds and homes within the Clover Kingdom whether it be from the Forest of Witches, the Forsaken Realm, Common Realm or Noble Realm, they were all unified in the fact that they were first time applicants. Noelle grabbed Tyrus's hand, giving him an opportunity to give her a smile a back as he returned the favor.

Asta: Can you believe it guys? That was us down there just a year ago.

Tyrus: I still really can't believe it's been that long since the three of us became Magic Knights. I had my fair share of Captains raising their hands for me, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt I made the right choice when I chose Captain Yami and the Black Bulls. I mean someone had to keep on your knuckle-headed ass, Asta.

Noelle: And just think.... anyone of these people... they can become our newest junior member.

She conjures up a vision of a faceless girl, pink shirt, white skirt, brown grimoire pouch belt with the Black Bulls robe approaching her.

Girl: I wanna be more like you, Miss Noelle! Please teach me everything there is to know about the Black Bulls!

Noelle: Hmmmm.... having someone look up to me like that would be nice... I guess I did get the teaching bug from helping Grey out.

Tyrus: Imagine that, having our own subordinate to help grow underneath our learning tree. Sort of like Magna, Vanessa, Finral and the others see us.

Much like his girlfriend, he too gets a vision.... a kid around his age, if slightly a few months younger than him, fair skinned, spiky hair like himself wearing a green shirt, Black Bulls robe and jeans and boots.

Boy: Teacher Tyrus, let's go! I want to be just like you when I grow up man! You're one of the most badass Magic Knights I've seen. PLEASE MAKE ME YOUR APPRENTICE!

Tyrus: That... wouldn't be half bad. Um- Asta?

Asta: Yeah, what's up guys?

Noelle: HEADS UP!

Tyrus: OH SHIT, ANTI-BIRDS!

Swarms of anti-birds appear from out of the woodwork.

Guy: HEY, AH! What the hell's the deal with all these weird birds swarming me?!

Guy: Call me crazy but aren't those the fabled Anti-Birds that flock towards the stadium every year during the Entrance Exams?

Girl: You mean... the ones that like pecking at people who possess low levels of mana?

Guy: GET OFF OF ME BEFORE I DEEP FRY ALL OF YOU!

They all hear a shrill scream and before they knew they found Asta in the moshpit of souls being hounded by at least ten to twelve anti-birds.

Asta: COME ON I WENT THROUGH THIS LAST YEAR! I'M ALREADY ON A SQUAD, LEAVE ME ALONEEEE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

They try to not but fail, miserably laughing at Asta's unfortunate semi-battle with the birds of pestilience all over the Black Bull.

Guy: OH MAN THE WAY THEY WERE ON HIM, MAN! I GUESS SOME PEOPLE DO HAVE IT WORSE!

Guy: Dude must have zero mana on him!

Having given chase after Asta to stop him from possibly embarrassing the Black Bulls, Noelle pinches her nose at two squadmates antics, well Asta's more or less.

Noelle: We.... literally... just got... here... Come on Asta!

Nozel: Noelle.

Noelle turns her head to see her eldest brother, Nozel Silva, now void of any injuries he may suffered during the mock battle.

Noelle: Brother Nozel, hi! I, uh, didn't see you there!

Nozel: So I see you're here too, little sister. I could've sworn I heard your squad-mates causing a raucous just now.

Noelle: Nothing ever gets past you. Tyrus is trying to stop Asta after he got swarmed by a flock of anti-birds. Dummies the both- I mean I shouldn't probably speak of ill of them. But yes, it was both of their idea that before we fight Spade, they thought it might have helped if the three of us revisited our roots and how we became Magic Knights.

Nozel nods.... and truth be told he couldn't honestly find the words to match what he was thinking. Technically speaking, he did force Noelle to join the Black Bulls when it was widely expected upon receiving her grimoire she was to join he and their siblings Solid and Nebra in the family's squad the Silver Eagles but fears mixed with insecurities led him to doing what he did, under the guise he couldn't reveal what happened to their mother Acier. He had since regretted that day last year...... but he was glad she was blossoming into the woman he knew only his sister could be. He gives her neutral look.

Nozel: So... it's already been a year, has it?

Noelle thinks back on that horrid day from her memory banks.

Noelle: Right, let's do this and get this over with.

Nozel: What do you think you're doing?

Noelle: I was just- I need to.

Nozel: Don't play dumb with me, I told you already it was pointless in trying out for the Entrance Exams and yet you defy me? Royalty need not undergo the same test as mere commoners or insects like those out there right now.

Noelle: Yes but-

Nozel: Enough of this senseless drivel... Where you are going has already been decided, stop this pointless activity.

Noelle: Yes... brother. Of course Nozel.

Nozel: Although if I'm being truly honest Noelle, this whole entire stunt you're pulling just like your very existence is pointless and an abomination to my eyes.

Noelle: But I get it now though... It may have sounded harsh which it did, but Nozel did all of that kindness, because he was hoping I didn't have to go into battle.

Nozel: What's wrong? Why are you giving me that look, Noelle?

Noelle: Oh, it's nothing! It's... just when you gave me my squad assignment a little over a year ago, I couldn't help buy wonder why you installed me into the Black Bulls. But as time went on... I realized it was the perfect place for me all along, Nozel. So now, I'm grateful to you, Big Brother.

He narrows his eyes but allows his sister to continue speaking.

Noelle: The people I get to work with on a daily basis, sure they're wacky and some might be actually crazy.... but they've become my family. I've gotten to share experiences with them that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world... then....

She begins turning slightly red when she thinks about one of her biggest supporters, a guy she came up with in the ranks of the Black Bulls.... Tyrus.

Tyrus: It got us majorly hyped not to be out done by you, Noelle. Way to give that pussycat a royal humbling, truly. Always... knew you could do it, Silva. You're just as amazing and badass as I figured you out to be.

Tyrus: We'll train our asses off and become some of the most powerful mages the Clover Kingdom has ever produced! What do you say, Your Royal Highness?

Noelle: It's.... a pleasure to work with you all then.

Tyrus: You didn't deserve that Noelle, bump all that. I may rib the hell out of you, but that comes from a place of good-nature. To ease the tension you always carry on. I care about you as a teammate, a confidant, a bloody friend and with that territory? It comes with helping whenever one of my friends is distressed. Know this. You may be a royal pain, but compared to these lot? You and Mimosa are about only two I can work with. Let's face your problem.... together Noelle. Black Bulls roam together, don't they?

Noelle: Tyrus.... are you sure you're going to be okay? You know you can talk to me.

Tyrus: I know. You guys are the lone constant I feel I can vent to as you guys can with me.... but at the same time. I don't know how I'm gonna process all of this. My mom's been alive this whole damn time, my dad's dead, and I'm the twin brother of another Magic Knight.... I should be happy, grateful and somewhat grieving Noelle but I don't know how or what to feel-

Noelle: We're here for you and your sister, even if she doesn't wear Black Bulls colors. And I'll always be at your side, Tyrus, I can promise you that.

Tyrus: WHOA, A SHOOTING STAR!

Noelle: Quick, make a wish!

Tyrus: I think my wish.... It already came true, Noelle.

Noelle: Then I came across a person, I've come to cherish not just as a squad-mate, or family but someone that is looking out for me and wants to become stronger for not just himself, but for this kingdom and I.

Nozel: Hm. You have definitely grown up, Noelle. That much we cannot dispute, as your older brother, I'm so very proud of you.

She immediately bows to her brother.

Noelle: Thank you so much, Sir!

Nozel: But don't let this be the end, you continue to shatter expectations originally placed on you. You're a Silva through and through, do well to remember, younger sister. I must depart, the Entrance Exams are about to begin shortly.

He departs, a smile tugging on his face, happy that he and Noelle's relationship was further on the mend.

Nozel: I know you have the potential to grow into something even greater than I or Mother, Noelle. There's no doubting it anymore, you will undoubtedly be the strongest of House Silva, one day. Yes indeed. Just keep watching us... Mother.

Noelle watches the retreating form of her brother.

Tyrus: Hey did I miss anything?

She turns, smiling to Tyrus but without Asta regrouped.

Noelle: Oh! There you are, have you found Asta?

Tyrus: No, in that the sea of bodies.... only way I'd find him is if he-

Asta: I TOLD YOU BIRDIES TO BUZZ OFF, EVERYONE KNOWS I'M ALREADY IN A MAGIC KNIGHT SQUAD AND I DON'T HAVE MAGIC SO LET'S MOVE ON!

Tyrus: Screamed like that. Ready to enjoy the show?

Noelle: Yes. Let's see who Captain Yami takes!

The birds suddenly disappear out of the coliseum and the captains flanked by either Vice Captains or signature members stand alongside them...

Girl: The Magic Knight... Captains.... we're actually staring at them in the flesh!

Girl: They're overwhelming don't you think? It's a miracle I haven't completely shut down yet!

William emerges from the tunnel, staring at all the hopefuls who looked to make their dreams a reality.

Vangeance: I am the Captain of the Golden Dawn Magic Knight Squad. William Vangeance. I, alongside all of my peers, will be conducting the Magic Knights Entrance Exams on this beautiful day. Before we begin, on behalf of all the captains, I'd like to commend you all for participating. After all of the havoc and mischief the Eye of the Midnight Sun caused, it's understandable to see the attendance slightly dwindled this year but the Clover Kingdom needs its mages now more than ever.

Boy: Check it out, that's Lord Vangeance of the Golden Dawn! The ever famous hero!

Girl: Look he's praising us!

Vangeance: And of course you must know this: Even if you come up short and fail today, this is not the end of your journey. You are free to take Exams as many times as you so desire. With all that being said, let the annual Magic Knights Entrance Exams begin! World Tree Magic, Magic Tree Descends!

The clouds rush in and much like the Captains Battle, the whooshing of wind overwhelming all of the candidates with a brilliant light emerging from the rain producers would be the tree spawning countless brooms.

Vangeance: The Magic Knight Entrance Exams have officially commenced!

The participants understandably have difficulty at first riding the brooms, just trying to get their bearings first before they dare even try riding or standing on them.

Asta: WHEW! I made it back!

Tyrus: About time, doesn't this take you back Asta?

Noelle: Yeah same here, correct me if I'm wrong but you couldn't even off the ground, could you?

Tyrus: Must... refrain from laughing....

He tries desperately but ultimately fails, howling on Noelle's shoulder.

Tyrus: OH GODDDDD, I'M SORRY ASTA BUT LAST YEAR WAS JUST TOO DAMN HILARIOUS!

Asta: Hold on you were watching me, you two?

Tyrus: I mean, I was chatting up with Yuno high above but I.... might've snuck an occasional glance every now and then.

Noelle: And it was kind of hard not to, you were the only person who struggled and actually put their back into something that doesn't even require it. You were sticking out like a sore thumb.

Tyrus: Not to mention, no magic power so you struggled on the display and target practice portion.

Noelle: Sorry, but I definitely thought you were going fail spectacularly but I'm glad you proved me wrong.

Tyrus: Then.... Sekke's dumbass had to piss Asta off one good time.

Noelle: And to everyone's surprise....

Yami: Haha.... AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Damn it you know what I like you, kid. None of those bozos up there may have raised their hands but tell you what join my crew. So quit gawking like a fish that just got pulled out of the water.... I'm telling you right now, you're a Black Bulls Magic Knight. By the way declining isn't an option.

Asta: WHAT?!

Yami: I'm going to give you a warning, we're going to push you out of your comfort zone, we will break you down in all facets.... We're going to put you through the ringer until you can't even recognize yourself.

Asta: WHAT?!!

Yami: And when we're done.... you go and become the Wizard King.

Noelle: Captain Yami took a liking to you, Tyrus joined up and ever since then.....

They think about their journeys, taking on Heath in Saussy, their ex-enemy turned ally, Mars, repelling the Midnight Sun's initial attack.

Noelle: No matter how many times either one of you got hurt. Neither one of you dared to give up. No matter how many times you would fall from a devastating attack or something above your pay grade Asta, you refused to say no and kept pushing forward. You both always, always got back up on your feet.

Noelle looks at Tyrus who doesn't give her a look but a slight smile.

Tyrus: Look at you, Little Royal. Trying to get me all misty eyed.

Asta: Yeah... Right here, right now.... I'm goin' to surpass my limits!

Tyrus: AND WE'LL DO IT-

Yuno WITH YOU, ASTA!

Asta: HAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Noelle: No matter whatever came at the two of you, you fight your way through it... You're both... just truly phenomenal.

Tyrus turns her head to him before saying.

Tyrus: You're a big reason for that, Noelle. This journey it wouldn't have been the same without you, honestly.

They share a quick kiss, disgusting Asta.

Asta: GET A ROOM YOU TWO- GAHA!

Tyrus bonks him upside his head as he and Noelle's lips come apart.

Tyrus: Get a girlfriend like I do. This is what couples do, Asta. When they're not fighting a life or death battles everyday. There's someone closer than you might think-

Asta: IS IT SISTER LILY- OW!

Tyrus: NO CLOD FOR BRAINS!

Asta: Geez, but in any event! Thanks for saying all of that, Noelle. You're pretty awesome in your own right!

Tyrus: He's right though.... I mean you possess an ocean's worth of mana.

Asta: And you keep learning how to use new spells almost every other months. We're talking better and better techniques!

Tyrus: Sea Dragon's Lair, Sea Dragon's Roar, Sea Dragon's Cradle and we can't forget about the piece de resistance... your ever iconic Valkyrie Armor!

Noelle: Well, there's no need to make such a fuss about it.

Asta: YEAH, THAT! Anyway but we can't forget about the big guy over here!

Tyrus: Ohhh geez you two, oh gosh I'm so unimportant.

Asta: No you're not dude, you're always that earned swagger and confidence, like Yuno you've got a kick ass spirit in your powers!

Tyrus: He's not just some spirit, Asta. C'mon you know his name, Kuraokami!

Kuraokami: And I take offense you don't remember it, you could've just called me Kami for short!

Noelle: And that spirit dive... it's truly something to behold.

Tyrus: What's even scarier.... I think the big guy and I haven't even scratched the surface of what he can really offer. It's only going to get up from here, you two.

He throws his arms around both girlfriend and foster brother while the trio continue to take in the scenes, the prospects now partaking in the display and long range magic attack target practice.

Noelle: We really have been through a lot of challenges over the past year, haven't we?

Tyrus: Yeah... on three let's say what we each think was the toughest mission, and we're not counting the war against the Eye of the Midnight.

Noelle: I suppose I can do that.

Tyrus: Good, Asta?

Asta: Yeah!

Tyrus: All right one, two, three-

Noelle: Vetto!

Tyrus: Forest of Witches with Fana!

Asta: NEAN!

Tyrus: Seriously guys?

They all look at one another before sharing a hearty laugh....

Tyrus: You weren't kiddin', Babe. We really did get put through the wringer. Makes you wonder how we're still collectively sane in the brain.

Noelle: And I'm sure.... in the future, it's only going to get more difficult from here on out. I'm talking about things we couldn't even imagine about when we all first joined the Black Bulls. Don't you two think?

Asta: Yeah, it's a good thing we have the captains leading the charge. Not to mention all of the other Magic Knights. Plus we're a whole lot tougher than when we first arrived on the job.

Tyrus: Together we'll pool all of our skills, not just the Black Bulls but every single Magic Knight Squad there is, combine our might and obliterate the threat of Spade and their devil.

Asta: Exactly, no matter what it takes!

Noelle: Then let's become stronger. The three of us!

Asta: Oh yeah, way stronger than you could ever imagine Noelle!

Bell: Yawwnnnnn! I'm sorry but what's so important about this exam anyway again, Yuno?

He doesn't initially respond but the Wind Spirit had grown accustomed to his cool boy ways.

Bell: Ahhhh, I see. You're too cool to respond!

Tyrus: Hey, Sky-Boy! You know you stare like that too long and prone to go blind!

Tyrus and Asta spot and find Yuno walking away.

Noelle: Asta! Tyrus! Hey wait, where are you two going?!

Tyrus: We'll be right back, Noelle! Give us like five minutes!

Asta: Yuno!

Tyrus: You know you can hear us, stop being such a lone wolf.

Bell: Aw great, these two again.

Tyrus: Hello to you too, Bell.

Asta: We see you're here too, huh? Got a little misty-eyed like we did?

Tyrus: We know you're Mr. Cool and that's your thing, more power to you, Yuno. But come now, just because we're rivals doesn't mean you, Asta and I can't be cordial with one another.

Yuno looks at them and simply says-

Yuno: Meh.

Tyrus: I KNOW YOU DID NOT JUST "MEH", ASTA AND I, YOU ASSHOLE! What I wouldn't give for Captain Yami to crush your damn head again like he did at the Hot Spring! You think you're so cool huh? Mister, Mister, Twister Man! Long time, no speak! LOOK AT YEW!

Bell: He doesn't think, Yuno knows!

Asta: ARE YOU KIDDING ME, HE'S NOT COOL AT ALL, HE'S ONLY TRYING TO ACT LIKE HE'S COOL!

Yuno: What do you two mean "trying"?

Tyrus: OH HO, WHERE IS THE LIE!?

Bell: Yuno doesn't need to try to be cool. He simply is. Dorks.

Tyrus: I AM THE LITERAL ICE MAGE OF US THREE! AND IF HE'S SO COOL, WHERE'S HIS GIRLFRIEND!?

Yuno: You really think I need a girlfriend to be cool?

Tyrus: Ask Bell, she's more than willing to sign up!

Asta: Well, anyway if you did come here, then we both know like you do.

Tyrus: You thinking about keeping up our promise we made when we were kids? Ain't you. And this place brought you back like it did Asta and I?

Bell: What... promise?

Asta: That someday, I'm gonna beat these two and become Wizard King someday!

Tyrus: PFFFFT! Yeah right, that ain't happenin' kiddo. I'm leagues above you, Asta.

Yuno: As if you have any room or time to talk, you have a better chance of marrying Noelle and becoming the King of Clover.

Tyrus: WHOA, WHOA! Who said anything about marriage, Yuno! GODDAMN, I may be in a relationship with Noelle but that's way too- OH YOU DEVIOUS LITTLE BASTARD! WE'RE ONLY SIXTEEN!

Asta: Well, not just me.

They both look at Yuno, Tyrus starting to come off his visual and own furious blushing moment of a possible wedding in the near future.

Kid Yuno: I'm never, ever going to cry again! I've decided!

Kid Tyrus: Decided... what Yuno?

Kid Yuno: That one day... I will become the Wizard King, just like you or Asta want to be! So I can protect you two and everyone else! I will do WHATEVER IT TAKES AND I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!

Kid Asta: Nuh uh, I'll become the Wizard King!

Asta: HEHEH!

Tyrus: Don't be a jerk, Yuno. It's okay to show that sensitive side-

They stick their fists out...... and he smiles softly at the gesture from what they did as kids and the day they received their grimoires.....

Asta, Yuno and Tyrus: We'll fight.... to see who will become the Wizard King! Whatever it takes!

Yuno: All right. But fair warning you two, it's still gonna be me.

Tyrus: You have a better shot at beating Charmy, Asta and I in an eating contest, kid.

Asta: No way, you two! The title's mine and you both know it!

Tyrus: Never that. You can be my Marx though, Asta!

Yuno: Nope. Still mine, I know it.

Tyrus: Not a chance Yuno.

Noelle comes around the bend and sees Yuno just now leaving and her boyfriend and one of her closest friends shouting at the Golden Dawn wind mage....

Yami: Soooo, you rookies feel like you got enough motivation and back to your roots or whatever you needed to do?

Asta: YEAH IT WAS SO AWESOME, THANKS CAPTAIN!

Tyrus: Without a doubt, that's exactly what the three of us needed, seeing the next generation of Magic Knights, ready to defend their land. I'm pumped for what's ahead!

Noelle: Yes, thank you, Captain Yami.

Yami: All right, glad to hear it.

Gordon: I'm also feeling a little more motivated as well. I swear if it's the last thing I do, I'm going to strengthen my magic and fortify all of the bonds I have with my friends!

Finral: Same here, Gordon. I'm going to give it all that I have. And help make the Black Bulls, not just a Magic Knight Squad to be talked about, but THE Magic Knight Squad to talk about for years to come! Also I'm going to break my curse and prove to Lady Finnes that I can make her happy!

Asta: LET'S DO OUR BEST GUYS!

Tyrus: And take right to the Spade Kingdom and that damn devil! That reminds me, Captain Yami, did you get a couple of shining rookies for us to break in?

Noelle: And I am taking on my very own protégé?

Yami looks at his lone Senior Magic Knight and two Intermediate Knights....

Yami: Yeah... there were three I actually really liked...

All Three: Seriously?! Where are they!

Yami: Unfortunately, Little Miss Witch, Prickly Princess and Fuegoleon snatched 'em up before I could.

They all fall down, legs twitching and when they get back up, they look a mischievous expressing Yami Sukehiro who oozes his mana dead in his face....

Yami: Which means you three have to stay at the bottom for at least another whole ass year.

Tyrus: But I'm a Sennnnnniiioooorrr Magic Knighhhhhhht!

Yami: Come on everyone let's go!

As the ceremonies closed on another year, a hidden Julius stares at the statues of the First Wizard King, Lumiere Silvamillion Clover high above the coliseum where the Magic Knights Entrance Exams had just concluded roughly a half hour ago.

Julius: Mm....

Marx: I knew I'd find you here, Sire.

Julius: Ah, hello there, Marx. This is just a total coincidence.

Marx: I don't know. What's so coincidental about you skipping out on paperwork again? We should get back before someone sees you. Not to mention said paperwork is still piling up.

Julius: I'm well aware, my friend. You know it- it actually delights me, that so many young people were willing to build on their skills so they could join the Magic Knights and protect our land. That was the reason as to why I came here. The sight of it was and is still extremely encouraging to me!

Marx: Yes, of course you're right! The Magic Knights, past, present and continuing futures, they give us hope, don't they? Now then, Sir, shall we be on our way?

Julius: I've been meaning to ask you Marx, do you enjoy Grilled Violet Snake?

Marx: I-Is that actual question or are you pulling my leg, Sire?

Julius: If you do, I was hoping I could catch one and cook it for you soon.

Marx: Hard pass, Julius.

Julius: Aw... I bet Asta would be more than delighted than to share some with me!

Golden Dawn Headquarters.....

Vangeance: Yuno! I'm glad I caught up to you, when I had the chance.

Yuno: Captain Vangeance, what's the issue, Sir?

Vangeance: No issue, but rather I believe I have something that belongs to you.

Yuno: What is-

He reveals Yuno's birth pendant in his possession.

Yuno: It's my old pendant. Where did you find it, Captain Vangeance? I thought it was lost forever during the fight against the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

Vangeance: A man named Revchi brought it to me.

Yuno: Is that true?

He remembers him, the very same man tried to steal he and Tyrus's grimoires and necklaces as well as the one who nearly killed Asta back on the day of the grimoire acceptance ceremony.

Vangeance: From what I understand correctly, it was actually one of the many valuables he and Gueldre took from the Shadow Palace before Charlotte and Yami caught them red-handed. He was more than likely afraid of what you were possibly going to do to him if you found it on his person. So he thought it wise to return it, back to its original owner. I'm relieved to know that your magic stone is once again back in your possession.

Yuno: Me, too. I will say though, I wouldn't have expected that name to come out of your mouth or he be the one to return it. Strange.

Bell: I'm so happy for you, Yuno!

Vangeance: Today marks one year. You've been irreplaceable asset for the Golden Dawn, Yuno. I'm truly grateful you chose my squad. Thank you. And continue to make me proud as your captain. Now then, everyone's already waiting on you and Mimosa and I've held you up long enough. Let's go.

The Black Bulls all succesfully make a portal trip back home to the hideout but Asta, Noelle and Tyrus something amiss.

Yami: All right, ya three ready or what?

Asta: FOR MORE TRAINING? HECK YEAH, SIR!

Yami: Hahaha! Are you crazy? Nah nah! Today we're throwing down for all three of you! Party on me!

Tyrus: A party?

Noelle: For us?

Finral: Well yeah, guys! Today's the one-year anniversary since the three of you became Black Bulls!

Gordon: It's been frantic all day to be honest, but we wanted to do a little something nice for you, at least.

Yami: Right now, it's just Vanessa, Charmy and her Sheep Cooks but Magna and the others should be back real soon.

Asta: THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS!

Tyrus: You didn't have to but we're touched.

Noelle: I suppose I can let you all celebrate and praise me, if you want to, that is.

Yami: Glad to hear it! Just for tonight, we don't give a fuck about the Spade Kingdom at all then! Fuck fighting, it's about time we really blew off some steam!

Yes, Sir!

Finral: It's time to have fun you guys, hope you're ready!

Asta: OH BOY AM I!?

Yami: Let's do the damn thing!

Gordon: A whole night of bonding with my best friends!

Tyrus prepares to enter when he feels tug on his hand.

Tyrus: Hey what's up--- MMMFF!

When Noelle blitzes for him for a long smooch, that honestly left the kid in La-La-Land like he went a few sparring rounds with Dorothy's Glamour World. When he comes to, he finds Noelle with a rather subdued hint of seductiveness to her face.

Noelle: Happy One-Year Magic Knight Anniversary, Tyrus.

Tyrus: Right back at you, Noelle. Happy one-year anniversary. Here's to many more wacky ass adventures with family.

He offers up his arm which causes her to laugh but overall accept.

Noelle: Being so formal, aren't we? Hey Charmy and Vanessa, we're back!

They all enter with Asta, then looking back at the moon....

Asta: I've gotten a lot stronger in the past year.

Yuno looking at the same moon, puts his arm and hand, simulating the effect of grabbing the orbiting mass of compound. Just then he, Tyrus and Asta all grab at the unattainble.

Asta: Better keep goin'!

Yuno: I'll keep reaching greater heights until everyone recognizes I, Yuno. As the next Wizard King.

Tyrus: Father.... keep watching over Mother, Selene and I. I'll push past all the expectations and nay-sayers, build my own legacy and avenge your death. I've got whole family you'd love to meet. And soon, your baby boy, will become immortalized as the next Wizard King!

Asta: I'll work as hard as I can, and then one day.... I'll be the next Wizard King!

They all at the same time, close their hands over the moon as their images are soon seen over the Clover Kingdom and dual celebrations featuring our Golden Dawn and Black Bulls are thrown to commemorate Asta, Tyrus, Noelle, Yuno and Mimosa's first year on the job.

F.W.C. 7,116 Words!