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. This hero's name... was Lumiere Silvamillion Clover. After his triumph, he was eventually hailed as the very first Wizard King, and his story became legend.

Yami Sukehiro and William Vangeance couldn't believe what they were seeing.... both captains thought a cruel, insidious joke was being played on the both of them but nope... standing in front of them? Julius Novachrono, the one-time captain of the Aqua Deer, their ex-captain not to mention the current Wizard King who was thought to have been killed by William's now former half body sharer in Patry which was at the time, a pivotal moment in the elves' reincarnation which caused havoc all over the Clover Kingdom.

Julius: Hey there. Wow, I know this must be a lot to take in. Guess I survived, though I guess I'm lot smaller now than before!

Yami thought it was a ghost, surely this was a prank.....

Julius: Yami....

Yami: Don't you dare say it.

Julius: I'm afraid the rest is up to you, and the rest of the Magic Knights. Protect... them. I got to meet so many people and witness so many incredible spells be put to the test. It was... a fun life. And a great ride.

Yami: Okay hang the fuck on. You've got a lot of explainin' to do, Julius. What fucking wacky ass plot twist is this supposed to be? You give me sort of fancy final speech, croak on me, then boom! You just HAPPEN to pop up here where those two Blue Rose Knights dug a grave for ya? Makin' me think you were dead, now I'm startin' to think you wanted me to waste my magic this whole time!

He grabs the small fry Wizard King by his comparison oversized collar.

Julius: Please Yami! I know this is a lot to take in, especially given my "death" occurred at such a horrible time when the Clover Kingdom was at its weakest. Believe me when I tell you, I was expecting my magic to kick a lot sooner than what had come... but I drew no such luck in that order.

Yami gets even more agitated even gaining a nerve cluster, while William stood shocked, unable to process Julius still being alive.

Yami: That right?

Julius explains the whole situation as to how he became mini-Julius.

Julius: Yes. I had previously stored up to thirteen years of my time and life into this mysterious and ancient magic item I happened upon. I had to take a gamble on whether it would work or not.

Yami: Gahhhh.... you can be such a piece of work, Julius. I swear. But... it's good to see you again, you magic lovin' bastard. So I guess... it did all work out in the end.

Vangeance: Please forgive me, Julius. What I did... it was beyond incomprehensible and reckless.

Julius: William Vangeance, Captain of the Golden Dawn. I am not the one you should be apologizing to. Regardless of what your reasoning or logic was, betraying the Clover Kingdom without a doubt is a heinous offense and will undoubtedly carry a harsher penalty. Countless people have suffered in the wake of your betrayal and the Eye of the Midnight Sun and in turn, the elves' attacks. It will take them most likely a lot of time to heal and recover what they have lost. In turn, I will not allow you to sit idly by while everything is being rebuilt.

Yami: I think you're bein' a bit too merciful towards Goldiguts there, Julius. He's the main reason shit went off the rails like it did! Least you can do is punish the guy!

Vangeance is taken aback by the leniency and mercy his ex-captain displays while Yami understandbly was outraged. But Julius knew, no one had it worse than William in this entire situation but still the people came above his Magic Knight Captains, even though he had a sense of loyalty towards the two who had served under before his appointment to the Wizard King role.

Julius: I understand your frustrations, Yami but the way I see it, I was the one who invited William to join up with the Magic Knights, and made him a Captain in the first place so I feel I'd be incompetent in my post as the Wizard King if I didn't partake in some of the blame. Not only that but I also lost to the individual he had shared his body with, who doubled as the leader of the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

He thinks back on Patry and how he lost not only their spirited battle but also his life after the elf had stabbed him in his heart.

Julius: I am certain that you will undoubtedly face a massive amount of backlash for your actions. Both you and your Golden Dawn squad. But I also know your own suffering wasn't easy. My question to you is, do you have the ultimate resolve to move forward despite the hatred you're sure to face?

Vangeance looks stunned and shell-shocked as the waterworks ooze out of his ducts.

Vangeance: I- will not fail you again, Julius. I offer up my grimoire, if you'll have it, it belongs to you. For the good of the Clover Kingdom!

Yami: Damn it, Julius.... aside from that Babyface, you really haven't changed a goddamn bit.

(Black Clover V3 of Black Catcher: The Changes)

1. Tyrus enters after Noelle and before Finral.
2. In the Asta photo collage run through, Tyrus and Yuno in their Spirit Dives and Valkyrie Noelle are shown smiling after Fuegoleon and Nozel.
3. The kids from Hage along with Sister Lily and Father Orsi are shown before the Black Bulls. 4. You get your first snippet of Tyrus and Selene's mother as she hugs them both, tears running down her face after which Yami and Charlotte are shown.
5.Valkyrie Noelle and Azure Dragon Tyrus are shown avoiding stray lightning blasts from Gadjah as the split off and break upwards with Mimosa and Finral providing their cover fire.
(A/N I'm using this particular Black Catcher Intro until what was episode 129; Also will be skipping a few filler chapters here and there between Asta's and the Black Bulls exile)

(A/N 2: As Asta will be exiled as he was canonically to kick off the Heart Kingdom/Spade Kingdom Invasion arc, he will be getting a promotion, this is what I originally planned for Noelle and Tyrus but given what happened to the kingdom and he'll be scapegoated along with Secre, I figure he should get his rank ahead of time and theirs will be done in secret when they meet the age-regressed Julius and don't worry this won't impede how things rolled in manga, just think of Asta getting a double promotion after everything Spade. What their respective ranks will be, you'll just have to read and see.... now enjoy The Wizard King Lives and Scapegoat Madness!)

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While the sun continued to rise over the mess that had been the Noble Realm portion of the Clover Kingdom, Julius had called upon Mimosa Vermillion of the Golden Dawn, her cousin and fellow Magic Knight, Noelle Silva of the Black Bulls, Noelle's boyfriend and fellow Black Bull, Tyrus in addition to his childhood friend and rival Asta of the same order and Nero also known as Secre Swallowtail for an emergency summonance.... however...

Julius: Now then. I should thank all five of you for your hard work. The battle is at long last and everyone can live happily ever after. Is what I would love to say right about now. But unfortunately we're currently faced with three problems.

Noelle: Who does this guy think he is, calling all of us here? I was actually enjoying the sunrise with Tyrus for what it was worth and then next moment, Captain Yami is dragging us and Asta by our collars. He looks like a snotty little brat cosplaying as the Wizard King.

Tyrus: Call me perplexed... but I didn't think the Wizard King had any children let alone a wife... I didn't think Magic Knights did a "Bring Your Kids To Work Day" Huh.

Mimosa: I swear, I could've felt this mana before somewhere.

Asta: Hang on a second you guys.... that robe... I know that ki! Oh yeah I'd recognize it anywhere!

Julius: I should state the obvious in Problem One.... The Wizard King is nowhere to be found.

Yami: That's because YOU'RE the Wizard King, Julius. Or did that elf hit you over the head with his magic?

WHATTTTTT?!

Tyrus: HANG ON, CAPTAIN YAMI, SURELY THAT'S A CRUEL JOKE.... YOU'RE TELLIN' US THIS KID.... IS SIR JULIUS!?

Asta: I KNEW IT!

Julius: Yes it is me... Unfortunately following my defeat, my magic was mostly depleted which would explain my younger state before you as is. As you can also see, my grimoire has essentially been reduced to just this single page. So I'm unable to fight given my adolescent state. Which brings me to the next point of Problem One which is with less power my arsenal, many of the higher-ranking nobility who I have a heavy influence on will be dwindled severely as they're sure to be focused solely on the wealth and power rather than the security and future of the Kingdom.

Asta: OKAY HANG ON! Can I ask you one quick question, Sir? HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE AND WHY ARE YOU SO TINY?!

Yami: That's two questions, you idiot.

Julius: Ah yes, I suppose should the address the biggest issue or rather the smallest compared to everyone here. Well it all started one day when I was on one of my magic excursions incognitio of course... I discovered something really interesting, a magic item that was left behind by ancient mages... according to the documents I found littered in the Royal library... it was a device called simply "Swallowtail".

The word hits Nero like a thunderbolt ravaging her rather small frame.

Julius: What I had soon realized upon happening Swallowtail, was that the device and my time magic were very compatible. It was at that moment I began stockpiling as much magic as I could inside the emblem in my birthmark. Just in case something terrible happened to me like let's say, a death. I would be able to start all over again.

The mages and Nero all take in the Wizard King's explanation as he proceeds to continue his story.

Julius: Unfortunately I didn't get a full opportunity to restart from where I had left off as I only stored enough time to bring me to this age.... even the best laid plans go awry don't they? Ahahahaha-

Yami: I'd STILL call that a win. Not everyone's lucky enough to get second life, ya baby-faced grandpa.

Lumiere: Secre, we finally did it! I can't believe we actually finished our first prototype!

Secre: This puts us one step closer to the dream you wish to achieve. The peaceful you want to create.

Lumiere: Yes. And it's all thanks to you, Secre. You always seem to be under the belief that your magic is not good for anything but here we are. That opinion is simply not true.

Secre: Prince Lumiere....

Lumiere: I suppose this is time where I reveal I've already come up with a name for it, huh? But not right now, I want it to be secret. Hm-hm. Secre Swallowtail.

Secre: Your Highness. Our creation, it survived all these years, and it saved the life of a person who carries your legacy.

Asta: This whole thing is so weird but I'm just so happy to see you're alive Wizard King, Sir!

Julius: Thanks Asta. Oh while I have you, Lady Noelle and Tyrus here. In addition to Lady Mimosa. Not only did Asta here I hear have another standout showing but you three also risked your lives in this dangerous endeavor. Well done you three, in particular while the Black Bulls are present as a majority I'd like to formally promote Noelle and Tyrus in terms of Magic Knights rankings... for your hard work and repeated heroics against the Eye of the Midnight Sun, I hereby formally confirm your promotions Lady Noelle to Intermediate Magic Knight, 1st Class for your efforts fighting who I now understand was the fully awakened elven counterpart to Fana the Hatred and Tyrus, to Senior Magic Knight, 5th Class for the same accomplishment albeit with Rhya the Disloyal in addition to assisting Asta and Yuno in striking one of three fatal blows on the devil behind everything. Asta, I hereby promote you to Intermediate Magic Knight, 3rd Class. Mimosa, I'll have a rank awaiting you at a different ceremony in due time so I ask you please just be a tad more patient. I did theirs not only because they earned their merit to the very letter, but there's a much sinister reason which is why I felt the need to move their promotions up. Of course, your promotions will be confirmed by Marx first thing today when he checks in.

Noelle: Thank you, Sir! I hope you were watching, Mother. That was for you!

Asta: Intermediate Knight.... HOLY CRAP I GOT PROMOTED TO INTERMEDIATE MAGIC KNIGHT! BUT TYRUS IS ONE STEP AHEAD OF ME WITH BEING A SENIOR KNIGHT!

Mimosa: Understood, Sir. And many congratulations you guys, Captain Yami, you have three very capable knights.

Yami waves her off but half-acknowledges her.

Yami: Yeah yeah, I'm happy for them but if they know what's good for them, they'll keep busting their asses. Goldiguts has one hell of a recovery mage. Thanks or whatever for keeping them patched, especially these two idiots.

Tyrus: Hey! I take care of myself perfectly, Captain. But if I may impose a question, Sir. Why the hasty and closed off promotions for Noelle, Asta and I? Not saying we're not grateful but you said something sinister you believe was afloat.

Julius: I'll get to it right away but I should offer some thanks to our special guest right over here...

He immediately bull-rushes Secre, bombarding with question after question!

Julius: TELL ME ABOUT YOUR MAGIC, PLEASE! I SPENT SO MANY YEARS ALL OVER THE KINGDOM IN DISGUISE.... BUT I DON'T THINK I'VE EVER SEEN ANYTHING QUITE LIKE YOURS!

Yami yanks the kid Wizard King and quickly calms Julius down.

Yami: Will you calm down, you Young Ass Grandpa? I believe my Polar Mage was asking you why ya hastily promoted him and my other rookies? Get to it Julius, so all of us can go and I don't know help rebuild the kingdom.

Julius: Hahaha... my apologies. Alright problem number two. Tyrus you were wondering why I promoted you, Noelle and Asta so hastily, yes?

Secre: So he really hasn't changed at all, has he?

Noelle: Yeah no, this is the Wizard King's usual setting.

Mimosa: At least he's still excitable as always!

Yami: Well, your explanation with problems two and three? Out with it, Julius!

Julius looks at the Magic Knights but more so with concern levied towards Asta more than anyone.

Julius: Right then. I'm doing my best to keep them a secret for now as long as I can but what I can say is this.. I fear the neighboring lands may have caught wind of my alleged passing, and they'll use this as a means to attack the Clover Kingdom if they feel the Magic Knights are spread too thin.

Noelle and Tyrus share a pained look spread across their faces...

Noelle: You don't mean....

Tyrus: I think he does.

Asta: The Diamond Kingdom, right?

Julius: Also there... might be a possibility Asta dies soon.

Asta: WHAHAHAHAHAHT?!

Tyrus: Hang on, Asta dying?!

Mimosa: No... No... No.... NO!

Tyrus: Don't scare us like that, Sir! What do you mean Asta could push up daisies soon?!

Julius: Sorry, I meant to combine the two. Meaning they both could happen at the same time should the worst come to pass.

Yami: And usually when he predicts somethin', he rarely gets it wrong. I'm glad I ain't you, Shrimpsta. Farewell-

Asta: THIS ISN'T EVEN FUNNY CAPTAIN YAMI! DON'T START PLANNING MY FUNERAL YET, JUST BACK UP FOR A SECOND, WHERE IS THIS EVEN COMING FROM?!

Julius breathes as he looks at the Black Bull who looked like he was on the verge of passing out and throwing up.... or maybe a combination of the two.

Julius: Asta, the dark power you've been wielding all this time... it came from a devil.

The words that trickle out of his mouth, shock everyone.... including the person who has the senior most experience in terms of knowing the Anti-Magic Brat....

Tyrus: So... this whole time... Asta's Black form.... he's been borrowing power from a devil?

Asta: You mean like.... like that guy Ty, Yuno and I killed? I mean, that would explain how I feel whenever I use it... but a devil?!

Noelle: Right. The Black form Tyrus just alluded to.... that same one he used in the Forest of Witches.. it is similar to the one our grandmother used to tell us in the stories when we were little. Now that we know this, I wonder if it's even sane to let you use that power again.

Tyrus: She's right... I'm all for fightin' you at your absolute best, but not if it means you die on Yuno or I, Asta.

Asta waves them off.

Asta: What're you guys talking about?! I feel fine now! Maybe just a little excruiating pain here and there.

Mimosa: Nothing about what you just said sounds remotely fine, Asta. It really doesn't.

Yami: A devil, you say? Ew.... yeah you can stay away from, kid.

Asta: Captain Yami... that hurt ya know, please tell me you didn't actually mean it!

Julius: That horn is a symbol of a much, much darker time when humans would traverse into another realm, vastly different from our own. It's a curse simply known as the Weg. Apparently, there are other Magic Knights who have suffered from similar conditions.

Asta: So you're saying I'm not the only person that's affected by this sorta thing?

Tyrus: This is all so much to take in. Damn I need a seat.

Mimosa: I'm also confused.

Noelle: Wizard King, Sir. What realm are you talking about right now?

Julius: I'm sorry Noelle, but I don't have nearly enough details myself but this is the realm... they say this is where all the devils like the one Asta and Tyrus fought originate from.

Secre: Indeed and the Five-Leaf Grimoire that one devil failed to get his hands was eventually claimed by another one not too long after.

Julius: Are you.... this young lady... she too has horns on her head.

Secre: Five-hundred years ago, I was cursed after too much forbidden magic after sealing away that devil....

Blue flames erupt from her grimoire and she soon turns back into her Anti-Bird form most are familiar as she plops onto Tyrus's head.

Secre: Soon my own magic and that evil curse got mixed together, forcing me to take this anti-bird form as a means of a penalty. I can now change between my bird form and human form however I please.

Noelle: Nero's talking and on top of my boyfriend's head no less! SO CUTE!

Julius: How neat! This is highly different from transformation magic, you're sealing yourself in the form of that tiny bird! To think the penalty of using forbidden magic with your very rare magic affinity would produce such a result... ANCIENT MAGIC IS SO FASCINATING!

Tyrus: Not to sound impatient Sir-

Asta: BUT CAN WE PLEASE GET BACK TO THE PART WHERE YOU SAID I COULD DIE?! Is that the real truth, Wizard King, Sir!? OH GOD WHAT IF THE DEVIL WANTS TO EXPLODE INSIDE OF ME?! I'D BE LITERALLY ALL OVER THE PLACE!

Julius: Right, sorry. As you should know the Clover Kingdom is surrounded by three other nations. You're already familiar with the Diamond Kingdom as you've had a few battles with them, they are by far the most aggressive. Due to their magic scholars, they have arguably the strongest army out of the four nations, and they are also known for experimenting on humans. Then you have the neutral territory, the rather small by comparison Kingdom of Heart. Their land while small in size, is rich and very abundant with natural mana, so the people are known for usually keeping to themselves, focusing solely on perfecting their own craft. The last of the bordering countries would be the Spade Kingdom, which if I've heard correctly is currently vying for dominance at this very moment. It is a frigid and very demonic land, served of course by the very ancient evils that sleep within all that ice and snow.

Tyrus: Spade.... Kingdom...

Julius: It's worth noting that we don't share a border with the Spade Kingdom like we do with the Diamond Kingdom. So Spade has taken that as a chance to extend their influence across the strong magic regions... but of course due to recent events, our Magic Knights are exhausted now more than ever.

Yami: Yeah... let's not forget about the poor sumbitches that got possessed by the elves in the first place. Regardless of them switchin' sides and bein' fixed up, those self servin' higher ups aren't gonna appreciate their precious kingdom bein' wrecked to hell... then there's our precious wittle Wizard King.

Asta: That's not fair though! It wasn't their fault they were possessed by elves, that doesn't mean they can't be trusted! Remember this dude?

He imitates Zagred's laugh as best he could, creeping his squadmates and Mimosa out by how dead on he nailed it.

Tyrus: Never do that again, Asta.

Asta: If we can tell everyone that he was responsible for the Clover Kingdom gettin' as messed as it did, then they'll have no choice but to leave Yuno and all those other Magic Knights alone.

Tyrus: That is a good idea on paper... but just one problem Asta. We killed the guy. It's not like we can drag him back from the land of the dead, slap chains on his ass and kick him in front of the Wizard King.

Julius: And there's another snag in your proposal. While what you said is true, someone must pay. The Magic Parliament will try to use your devil's power against you... they'll do everything in their power to try, scapegoat and find you guilty. After all, in their eyes you're just a mere commoner hailing from the Forsaken Realm with no magic and a very mysterious power. You're prime suspect number one as far as they're concerned, Asta.

Asta: N-NO WAY! I didn't even do anything, AND WHAT THE HELL IS THE MAGIC PARLIAMENT ANYHOW!?

Noelle: You're more dense than I could've figured.

Tyrus: Seriously even I know who and what they are, learned about them my third week.

Mimosa: Well, they're mostly comprised of nobles and royalty such as Noelle and myself. They create the laws, hold trials for major crimes against the kingdom. Essentially outside of Sir Julius and the actual king, they hold the most power out of anyone in the entire kingdom.

Julius: Mimosa is right. And as she just prefaced, the Magic Parliament is currently overseen by one of the three great royal families.

Noelle and Mimosa quite literally the same name and for the former's significant other and squadmate, it was the name he didn't want to hear.

House Kira.

Julius: Of all the three royal families in Clover Kingdom, the current King's family, House Kira indeed has the most power and influence above anyone..

Tyrus: They can't be that petty though.... Asta's a major reason as to why we're even alive! I-I can't do this, I'm sorry Sir.

Tyrus stalks out of the room, an angry huff the last of the consensus hears of the ice mage as he storms out of Julius.

Asta: Ty, wait!

SLAM!

Mimosa: Poor Tyrus. Yuno talks about he and Asta all time. They did grow up together, and they've always had this brotherly aura about themselves.

Noelle: I'll talk to him, guys. I think everything is just coming so fast, he doesn't want to believe in the possibility of Asta being executed, and I honestly I don't want to see or believe in it either.

While Noelle began to pursue Tyrus, the king having somehow survived a near twenty story fall from his throne room had still been mercilessly badgering his savior who had found him after everything had died down.

Kira XIII: YOU'RE MY HERO! YOU... OF THE GREEN PRAYING MANTISES! YOU YOUNG LAD HAVE DONE A MARVELOUS JOB OF PROTECTING ME! SIR SEKKE BRONZAZZA, YOU HAVE MY INFINITE GRATITUDE!

Sekke: Ha-....ha?

Kira XIII: AHAHAHAHAHA! YOU SURE ARE BRAVE, FOR A LOWLY COMMONER. SEE THIS IS WHAT JULIUS WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN HE SAID POTENTIAL COULD BE FOUND IN THE MOST UNLIKIEST OF PLACES! COME TO THINK OF IT, I BELIEVE ALL OF THE PRAYING MANTISES ARE COMMONERS, NO? AND YOUR CAPTAIN IS JUST INSANE! WOULD YOU BELIEVE ME IF I TOLD YOU HE'S THE REASON I-I LOOK LIKE THIS! BUT STILL YOU DID WELL, YOUNG SEKKE!

While the king continues to ragdoll Sekke, he was honestly just as surprised. He was up to his usual Sekke Shtick... meaning he was all bluster about how he would take out any and all elves who would be stupid enough to stand opposed to him. But when the time came to be about that action and let his magic squawk, he retreated into the rubble of Clover Castle when he would stumble upon the king in his dusty and battered glory thanks to being "evacuated" by Sekke's captain Jack the Ripper. After running afoul a possessed Coral Peacock, Sekke found himself defending not just his own life but the King's as well for a good portion of the night until Asta, Licht and William undid the elves' reincarnation. But... Sekke gotta Sekke, right? Especially in front of the ever pompous and gullible monarch.

Sekke: Your Majesty! Thanks to my newly discovered power, it was far too easy to save you, of course no thanks are necessary from someone of your standing!

Kira XIII: OHOHOHO! You are such a stalwart young man!

Sekke: Hahahaha, it's nothing really! WHO AM I KIDDIN', MY LUCK HAS BEEN HA-HA-AWFULLY PUTRID SINCE THE ENTRANCE EXAMS! Now things are finally starting to go my way... I guess I was born into HA lucky star! HA-HA-HAHAHA!

???: Found him! I've got the king. Looks like he's got a Magic Knight with him. Eh, he shouldn't be too much trouble, he's not from the Crimson Lion Kings, Golden Dawn, Silver Eagles or one of those three Black Bulls and their captain. I highly doubt this small fry will give us any trouble.

???: Augustus Kira the Thirteenth, SURRENDER NOW! WE HAVE COME FOR YOUR LIFE!

Kira XIII: GAH AH! WAIT, WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?! WHO DARE SENT YOU UNRULY DOGS AFTER ME!?

Sekke: Meep... well that was fun while it lasted.

???: Old fossil of the past, you need not know who sent us or who we are. All you need to do is figure out what your last words will be. Either way that we see it, the Eye of the Midnight Sun will be at blame.

The assassins, four of them in total appear to wield Ice, Flame, Stone and Steel magic jump and charge at both Magic Knight and King alike.... but before they strike. The loud pinging of an instrument is heard where domineering magics had been at first, their wielders were shocked to find it had shrunk almost three quarters of the size of what had originally remained in their hands.

Assassin: What just happened... our magics just shrunk!

???: Shameful. It would be so like you scum to take advantage of our having been sieged upon to use the chaos to assassinate His Majesty. Have you no honor, anti-royalists mages? Actually, do not bother answering my question for it was rhetorical. You're fiends, all of you. And fiends shall be judged. KNEEL MAGGOTS!

They do as commanded while Sekke looks on completely shocked.

Sekke: Such incredible magic! What kind of magic does he use?!

Assassin: I c-can't move! Y-You're from House Kira, aren't you!?

???: Are you alright, My Liege? How about you, young Magic Knight?

Kira XIII: WE ARE FAR FROM ALRIGHT DAMNATIO, AND YOU KNOW IT! MY ROYAL ROBES ARE ALL FILTHY!

The man Damnatio Kira is a rather handsome fellow, with slicked back hair with a lone hair up front in a Superman reference, also possesses crazy levels of magic. He tugs on the collar of his royal garb, eyes never leaving Sekke or his fellow House member.

Damnatio: Yes... I see, my apologies. Well, well would you look at that? It's finally appeared.

A thick black substances materializes out of nowhere on Damnatio's scales as a full face reveal is given of the nobleman.

Damnatio: Heed my words now. I will not stop until I condemn you for the sake of justice for the Royal family. Devil-Possessed Wretch.

Noelle: TYRUS! TYRUSSSS!

She stops short when she finds her boyfriend staring out at their fellow Magic Knights bent over a railing arms on said barrier and for one of those rare instances, the hood of his Black Bulls robe over his head where she only saw the front portion of his hair sticking. She briskly walks but doesn't run over to him as she tries to find a way to reprimand him for leaving the Wizard King's office.

Noelle: There you are! What was that all about, Tyrus?!

Tyrus: Leave me alone Noelle. I don't want to talk right now.

She's taken aback by his words. The "Leave me alone" was bad enough but "I don't want to talk right now" meant he wasn't just putting on a show. He was genuinely in fear of Asta's life being in peril. However she remained steadfast in her approach, continually pressing for an answer.

Noelle: I will not.... do you know how rude you were just a few minutes ago?! You not only treated the Wizard King with a total lack of respect but to make matters worse, you did it... in FRONT of Captain Yami! You do know how volatile he can be right?

Tyrus turns his head slightly, not showing his face but he simply stalks off once more, forcing her to keep pace with him and when she finally grabbed his hand, she turned him around and challenged his emotions.

Noelle: Tyrus! STOP RIGHT NOW!

Tyrus: WHY SHOULD I, HUH NOELLE?!

Noelle: BECAUSE I'M TALKING TO YOU-

Tyrus: AND I DON'T WANT TO TALK, OKAY?!

Noelle: I CALL BULL, AS YOU COMMONERS LIKE SAYING, YOU ARE GOING STAND RIGHT HERE AND TALK TO YOUR GIRLFRIEND, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! NOW JUST TALK TO- me.... oh Tyrus.... oh no...

She flips his hood down over his back, finding him not yelling at her but rather... the ice mage sniffling and his eyes red from what appeared to be crying.

Tyrus: You happy now? Tyrus of the Black Bulls cries for the first time since joining the Magic Knights. They can print that on a headline for all I care. It's just- I- I- I can't lose him, Noelle.

He resumes what was more than likely a crying fit, his eyes welling up with more tears, some even escaping as they plinked on the brick-layered surface, some even hitting Noelle's sandals and feet but she didn't care, her eyes softened at Tyrus for one of the few times in their time knowing each other showing raw emotion when dealt a major blow or revelation.

Tyrus: He, Yuno and I.... aside from Sister Lily, Father Orsi and the other kids.... we were all we ever had. We played with each other, explored together, we almost even died for one another.... to hear that.... I don't want to live a reality where one of us dies prematurely or one of us actually becomes the Wizard King and the other two ain't there.

Noelle: Hey.... hey.... stop that. Come here.

She gives him a tight hug, her eyes closing while he finally allows his body to break down in her arms and after everything they had been through between the Shadow Palace, their sudden promotion and the possibility of their fellow rookie, Asta being scapegoated and executed. Noelle while she never had those romantic feelings for the loudmouth always had a modicum of respect for her fellow rookie, having won her over with his never die attitude and performances, willing to dive in head first despite his affliction.

Noelle: Tyrus, we're not letting anything happen to Asta. It's true what Julius said, in all likelihood Asta's going to be scapegoated and possibly found guilty. The Magic Parliament, they always find a way to get theirs... without concrete evidence it's an uphill battle. But remember what you told me a number of months ago when you and Asta told Solid and Nebra off?

Tyrus sniffles as he looks her dead in the eyes.

Tyrus: I-I I said Black Bulls roam together, do we not?

Noelle: That's right. And that statement couldn't be more than true now. I know you're hurting, but imagine what's he going to go through if he doesn't have one of his biggest backers behind him. Asta would be devastated to know you gave up so quickly on your dreams with him and Yuno. Don't count Asta out, you know him better than anyone.

Tyrus: Yeah.... Yeah, I do! Fuck I look like crying in front of the Noelle Silva?

Noelle: A normal human being with emotions?

Tyrus: Well.. yes. But more importantly, the guy who's goin' to do whatever it takes to make sure Asta doesn't go down for this shit!

Noelle looks at him, shaking her head but is quickly surprised when her kisses her full on the lips.

Tyrus: That's for not letting me do that when we got out of the Shadow Palace.

Noelle: I-I- I suppose I can overlook it.... if you do it again.

Tyrus: Noelle Silva, look at you takin' the lead. Who am I to deny royalty?

Amidst all the smoke, rubble and living and deceased being recovered, Noelle and Tyrus shared a kiss, Sun beaming down and giving us a full look of the Noble Realm, post elves' attack.

Several days later, Nozel and Fuegoleon found themselves spearheading the brunt of recovery and restoration efforts of the Royal Capital after it had been decimated by the elves attack.... the people of the Clover Kingdom were finally beginning find smiles back on their faces....

Tyrus: Step on up everyone, we've got plenty of food to spare.

Civilian: Thank you so much, kind sir!

Tyrus: Please, no thanks are needed. We're all in this together.

Noelle: Here you go.

Child: Thank you, Lady Silva!

Noelle: You're very welcome, little one.

Meanwhile as Asta, Tyrus, Noelle and the rest of the Black Bulls provided replenishments to the citizenry.

Asta: Hey we've got plenty of grub! Don't be afraid to ask for seconds or thirds, Charmy won't stop until everyone's full of mana and movin' around!

Mage: Oh! Excuse me are you Asta, by any chance?

Asta is initially taken aback but quickly rebounds shaking the Noble Realm mage's hand.

Mage: I heard of your tales in the big fight, congratulations on your promotion to Intermediate Magic Knight as well. To be shaking your hand, young man! It's truly, truly an honor!

Asta: Wow, uh, thanks!

Tyrus: Hey don't get me wrong I'm more than happy he's getting his flowers... but doesn't something off about that mage with Asta? Sorry about that, here you go. This is straight from Charmy, so it's nice and pipin' hot!

Noelle: Other than the obvious lack of awareness and decorum? No, not really- Oh my apologies! Don't worry so much, okay?

Tyrus couldn't help but not... where did this guy even come from? And ambushing Asta the way he did so suddenly.

Asta: I'm sorry... I'm totally drawing a blank, do I know... you from somewhere?

Mage: Oh I suppose I was a tad bit overzealous just now. I should've mentioned I work for the Magic Parliament.

Asta: Hang on! That's what Mimosa and the Wizard King were talking about the other day.

Mage: If you wouldn't mind, we'd like you to come testify before the Parliament about the battle. We've been combing through a lot of details but we would really appreciate an honest and first-hand account.

Asta: The honest truth?

Mage: I mean- it is our job nevertheless. AH! The mysterious girl, we would most welcome your appearance in front of the Parliament's audience!

Asta: AH SWEET! Let's do it, Nero!

Noelle: Asta, you can tell this is a trap, can't you?

Tyrus: Notice how he didn't go after Captain Yami first? Let alone any of us, he went straight for you.

Asta: Dah, you guys worry too much. I'm sure Nero and I will be totally fine! Besides.... someone's gotta tell these the truth of what really happened in the Shadow Palace and the deal with the reincarnation.... so who better than us to do it?

They appear in front of the tower with the Magic Parliament's logo after a short walk.

Mage: Please go ahead and step on in.

Asta: Okay... now that you mention it, I'm startin' to see what Noelle and Tyrus were talking about.

Secre: Remember what the Wizard King said about your devil's power... whatever you do, you are to not let your guard, Asta.

Asta: I mean we got the elves to listen, how hard can a bunch of nobles be to reason with? So long as they let us talk, I think we'll be good.

What they hadn't noticed behind them was the accompanying mage smirking as if he knew already what was about to transpire...

CLICK! CLICK!

Asta: H-H-HANDCUFFS! WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?!

Nobleman: I don't recognize him, or the girl for that matter.

Noblewoman: He's so loud, does anyone have sound magic so we can mute him?

Nobleman: How very right they were to put ruffian in cuffs. He could stand to learn his place like that young woman is.... better yet she's unnaturally quiet.

The harsh criticisms rained down on Asta and Secre while a cool and collected voice hushed them all. Damnatio makes his way through the tunnel, signature scale tipping neutrally as he examines the Black Bull and mysterious young woman.

Damnatio: The Clover Kingdom's Just and Honorable Magic Parliament is now under session. Please be seated all who are not. As your humble Chairman, I, Damnatio Kira, shall pass judgment upon Asta, the recently promoted Third Class Intermediate Magic Knight of the Black Bulls.

Asta: HANG ON THIS ISN'T FAIR! YOU CAN'T JUST LOCK NERO AND I UP IN CHAINS THEN CALL US CRIMINALS BECAUSE YOU WANT TO!

Secre: It looks like we fell right into their trap... I guess Noelle and Tyrus saw everything coming.

Kira XIII: Well, that's no surprise to me. I always figured that vexatious boy to be a ruffian through and through.

Sekke: I couldn't have said it better myself, Your Majesty. Hehe, whatever Asta did he sure to ha-have face the consequences!

Kira XIII: HOW DARE YOU GO AND COMMIT A CRIME AFTER I LET YOU JOIN MY ROYAL KNIGHTS!

Damnatio's Scale shows two colors, one of a white substance and a black one as the nobleman begins to rattle off Asta's life story.

Damnatio: Asta of the Black Bulls. Raised in Hage Village's signature church which lay in the Forsaken Realm. You're an orphan and I... don't feel the slightest bit of magic radiating off of you.

Forsaken Realm, did I hear that right? OH MY! FILTHY, little commoner animal!

Damnatio: As for you, the young lady next to Asta.

Look she's got horns! A total freak-show!

Damnatio: Interesting... the kingdom has no record of her birth. And the horns on head are a clear indicator that she may have dabbled in Forbidden Magic.

Nobleman: Forbidden Magic?! SHE DESERVES DEATH AND NOTHING LESS!

Damnatio: These two claim that the attacks on the Clover Kingdom were the byproduct of a devil, who had ensnared and manipulated the once thought to be exterminated elven population of so many centuries ago. They also claim that these elves possessed the bodies of many Magic Knights who turned traitor in attacking their home.

Asta: YES, I'M TELLING YOU ALL THE TRUTH! THE MAGIC KNIGHTS THAT POSSESSED ONLY DID THAT BECAUSE ELVES WERE BEING FORCED BY A DEVIL TO DO IT!

Kira XIII: A DEVIL YOU SAY?!

We can't trust these lowly commoners! Plus he's a Black Bull, they placed second in the Squad Rankings I heard.... nothing more than a one-time incident! Black Bulls? You mean the least respected Magic Knight Squad in existence! She has horns, is she a devil herself?!

Secre and Asta couldn't believe what they were hearing.... it's like everything the Black Bull said, went in one ear and then rapidly right out the other.

Secre: Wizard King Julius... He's done everything he could to make society fair and just- just like Lumiere and even so.... the majority of nobility and royalty are still stuck up! Even Asta's belief that one day we can all understand each other is starting to seem doubtful. These nobles aren't used to hearing the truth. Only what their egos want to hear. And they won't tolerate hearing anything else from people different them.

Asta: PLEASE, DAMNATIO WAS YOUR NAME, RIGHT?! YOU HAVE TO LISTEN ME, I'M TELLING YOU THE GOD'S HONEST TRUTH!

Damnatio scales the final stair downwards, giving a cold, hard stare towards both Secre and Asta.

Damnatio: This trial is going to end one of two ways, Young Asta. Either you will be convicted as a devil-possessed user... or the Magic Knights who foolishly betrayed their kingdom will be forced to atone for all the sins they have committed. And I can tell... you're one who won't abandon others so easily. According to my Scale Magic, you're simple-minded, therefore you're more likely to act with emotion rather than logic. Someone who can be dealt with easily. A single commoner's life.... or the entirety of the Magic Knights who protect our home, who do you think the scales will favor? Unless. You can tell us all where this devil is now, I can easily exonerate you and all those Magic Knights who were set to be charged.

Asta: He's gone! I defeated him, I already told you this! All because Nero did the heavy lifting and allowed me to strike the final blow to his heart!

Damnatio: Unfortunately for you, everyone in this room and audience believes you're lying. In fact they believe that you and this girl were behind or even in league with this devil.

Asta: WHOEVER SAID THAT IS WRONG! THE ONE INSIDE OF MY GRIMOIRE-

He immediately is shut up, Nero's cuffed hands going right over his mouth lest he intentionally blow his cover while she looked at him.

Secre: Whatever you say is going to against you, think Asta, think! It will get twisted out of proportion!

Damnatio: Well if there is no sign of a devil... we shall begin exacting judgment upon every co-conspirator in the attacks on the Clover Kingdom involved. Send in the first and bring her in quickly.

Footsteps are heard, and all life drains from Asta and Secre's faces.

Secre: Oh no.....

Asta: NO! NO! WHY IS MARIE HERE!? SHE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS, SHE'S JUST A LITTLE GIRL! STOP, I BEG YOU!

Marie: Huh, ASTA?!

Damnatio: This young girl here is Marie Adlai. She is the younger sister of a fellow Magic Knight in Asta's ranks within the Black Bulls named Gauche Adlai. Like her older brother, she was cast from the former Noble House Adlai following the sudden passing of both of their mother and father. This poor and ruined ex-noble makes her home in the church in Nean Village which is kept over watch by Sister Theresa Rapual. As previously stated not only is he a current Black Bull but her older brother is an ex-convict. We have confirmed that both Gauche and Marie were not only very present but her eye magic caused unspeakable amounts of damage and great loss to many Magic Knights in addition to some citizenry.

Asta: NO YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND SHE WAS POSSESSED BY AN ELF, DON'T DO THIS! QUIT MAKIN' SHIT UP! MARIE WOULD NEVER DO ANY OF THAT ON PURPOSE!

Damnatio: Perhaps you're right, Asta. Maybe she didn't do it in her right mind. If a devil truly played any part in this, I would believe the girl had no parts in the destruction and rather was coerced into doing it.

Asta's eyes widen when he realizes Damnatio was not letting go of his stance...... and like any other Noble, he would use his weight and leverage to get whatever he wanted. Only with him, no one would dare bat an eye because it was for justice in the name of the Clover Kingdom.

Damnatio: However, if you cannot provide any proof of said devil.... then this little girl's blood shall be on your hands. All that will remain is the facts of her crimes against the Kingdom. Therefore..... SHE WILL PAY THE PRICE AND HER SENTENCE SHALL BE SERVED! Marie Adlai- I find you guilty...

Asta: NO STOP, PLEASE!

Marie: Asta...... please help me.

She understandably begins shaking in fear with five wands pointed at various of entry of her body with magics all glowing intensely.

Damnatio: And sentence you to death!

The executioners fire their spells, but before they all hit Marie in her head for consecutive fatal blows, a black blur dashes in front of her. Asta was forced to assume his Black form and he was no longer in a pleading mood.

Asta: WHO THE FUCK GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO JUDGE ANYONE, HUH?!

Nobleman: W-What's he doing?!

Asta: YOU MONSTER! I'LL MAKE YOU PAY DAMNATIO, YOU HAVE NO IDEA OR SENSE OF WHAT REAL JUSTICE IS!

Damnatio: What I do think is... Is that this trial is over. Lower your wands now. And we certainly don't reason with devils.

F.W.C. 7,797 Words

End of Chapter One-Hundred/LXXXXX

(So after these two chapters, we will be discovering Tyrus and Selene's origins to replace some of the filler of the anime/manga.... and in turn I'll be doing some of the filler but I've got my own little chapter in the works... let's just say Tyrus vs Noelle is happening. I've withheld y'all long enough... it's time to vote on the appearance of Tyrus younger twin sister)

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Selene, Age 15 (Beginning of Story.) 16 (Post Elves Arc)
Faction: Blue Rose Knights
Rank: Currently Junior Magic Knight, 2nd Class.
Magic Attribute: Flame Magic