When we returned Asta was out for a whole week before finally waking up again. We all enjoyed some breakfast made by Charmy's sheep cooks when Captain Yami showed up to eat as well.

Yami:"Knights Headquarters wants a report of the dungeon."

Luck: Wow! Knights Headquarters! I bet there are some really strong guys!

Yami:"I know that look. You're not going. Asta and (Y/n) definitely are."

Charmy:"Ooh! Can I go?! I don't mind! I bet there are lots of excellent dishes over there!"

Yami:"No offense but why the heck would I send you? All you do is sit around and eat all day."

Gauche:"I'm sorry, but I can't go. I'm too busy writing letters to Marie."

Yami:"Okay? It's not like anyone asked you to go anyway. Noelle tag along with them."

Noelle:"Fine."

Yami:"(Y/n), make sure Asta doesn't do anything stupid or gets himself killed out there."

"Yes sir."

Asta:"Wha-! Hey!"

Finral dropped us off at the Royal Capital and the sight amazed Asta and he was freaking out.

Asta:"This place is so huge! I mean, I always figured it would be, but still!"

Asta:"Be quiet! You're embarrassing us!"

He just laughed and looked at all the buildings.

Noelle:"Can you believe him? He's acting like a kid."

"I mean, it's not everyday us commoners get a chance to show up here so it's a bit understandable."

She rolled eyes before looking away. We kept walking for a while before catching up with Yuno and his squad.

Asta:"Why if it isn't the members of the Golden Dawn, hello there!"

Klaus:"Asta! Good to see you! How's your wound?"

Asta:"My stomach still hurts a little, but after lots of food and sleep, I bounce back."

Yuno:"Such a child."

Asta:"Who do you think you're calling a child?! We're the same age! Oh. Hey Mimosa! I owe you one for saving me back there!"

Mimosa:"You're very welcome."

"Hey Mimosa, you doing alright?"

She squeaked and ran off while holding her cheeks.

Asta:"Huh? Why did she run off like that? Was it something you said?"

"I barely said one sentence to her!"

Noelle went over to check on her as Asta and Yuno were arguing about some nonsense as usual.

Noelle:"Mimosa, are you alright?"

Mimosa:"I don't know what to do. Please help me. It's umm... (Y/n). Whenever I see him I get this weird feeling in my chest. Since that day in the dungeon he's all I seem to think about. It's awful! I don't know what's gotten into me!"

Noelle:"WHAAAAATTTT??!!"

Mimosa:"And with the way I just ran from him, do you think he's going to hate me now?"

Noelle:"What can you possibly see in him? He's a low-born, plain faced, nobody!"

Mimosa: *giggle* "I think all those things are part of his charm, honestly. So much life and power in such an ordinary package. Could this be...?"

Noelle:"No, no, no! Not that plain faced idiot!" Wait, hold on! Why am I so worked up about this?! No, not a chance! Me and him?! Never!

We looked over and the girls were freaking out. After that we kept on walking and reached these large gates. They opened up from the other side and someone was standing there. Klaus, Mimosa, and Noelle all shared a gasp and quickly took a knee.

Asta:"Well he's flashy. Who do you think he is?"

Yuno:"Dunno."

Klaus:"You idiots! This is the current Wizard King, Julius Novachrono!"

The two gasped and then took a knee. I did as well.

So this is who they're trying to be.

He took us to a tower where Yuno showed him a spell he obtained which made him excited.

Guess the Wizard King is some sort of magic geek.

It was called Sylph. The spirit of wind. Asta then showed him his own grimoire, but Julius unfortunately couldn't read the writing. It was in a language he didn't understand. But he showed off his sword and let him hold it. It was too heavy for him and he stared at it curiously before giving it back to him.

Julius:"Here, you better hold on to this. You might be the only one you can since you have no magic power."

Asta:"How did you know what the sword can do and that I didn't have any magic power?"

Julius:"You know, that's an excellent question. Anyway, you all did a marvelous job out there. Much appreciated."

Asta:"Umm. C-c-can I m-ma-maybe ask you a question sir?"

Julius:"Sure. What is it?"

Asta:"I was just wondering..."

Asta/Yuno:"How do I become the Wizard King?"

He chuckled and smiled at them.

Julius:"So you two are looking to become the next Wizard King? No wonder since you're both Magic Knights."

Klaus:"You two must realize how rude it is to ask a question like that directly! The Wizard King must be of noble heart and have the implicit trust of his peop-"

Julius:"No, Klaus. It's about results. A noble heart alone cannot protect anyone. And the trust of the people must be earned. It is not given. You want to know what you need to do to earn the title of Wizard King? Get results. Prove that you're the strongest. Do what it takes. Devote yourself to getting results. That's all there is. Anyone who is not capable of that cannot hope to stand at the summit."

Asta/Yuno:"Exactly what I wanted to hear."

Julius: Not bad William, Yami, I like the look in your newbies' eyes.

He let out a small chuckle before telling us that we were invited to a thing called the Distinguished Service Ceremony. A place where they award knights for doing excellent jobs. They were also increasing their rankings at this ceremony by gathering the necessary amount of stars before the annual ceremony.

Julius:"From the Crimson Lion Kings, Leopold Vermillion, please step forward. I bestow upon you the ranking of Intermediate Magic Knight 2nd Class."

Julius:"Next, from the Blue Rose Knights, Sol Marron."

Julius:"I grant you the rank of Intermediate Magic Knight 3rd Class."

Julius:"Next from the Silver Eagles, is Solid Silva. I grant you the rank of Intermediate Magic Knight 3rd Class."

Julius:"Also from the Silver Eagles is Nebra Silva. You're given the rank of Senior Magic Knight 5th Class."

He finished up after 3 others were called before he had to leave. The banquet was pretty damn awkward. Everyone was looking at us. By us I mean me and my fellow Black Bulls.

Klaus:"Their contempt is almost palpable."

Asta was going ham on some food and didn't really pay attention and I decided to do the same.

"Man, this food is stupid good."

Asta:"I know right?!"

Mimosa:"Umm... Excuse me, (Y/n), may I eat with you?"

"For sure! This stuff is crazy good!"

She smiled and nodded with a pink tint to her cheeks.

Alecdora:"Filthy gluttonous commoner. Why would the Wizard King invite such a vulgar guest?"

Nebra:"I can't sense any magic power in him. If he did clear that dungeon, I'm sure it was purely by luck."

Hamon:"A positively atrocious eater! Oh ho ho ho!"

Solid:"It's like having a rat in the throne room. Unnatural."

They were all laughing as Asta just kept eating.

Asta:"Man, you guys really don't pull your punches, huh? Oh well. Nothing I'm not used to."

Leopold:"If I'm not mistaken, you guys have a commoner in your squad too. Everyone thinks he's a big shot because of his four leaf clover grimoire. But he's a commoner through and through."

They looked over at Yuno who held a small scowl on his face and glared at them.

Nebra:"Well you might've had one as well if that boy over there chose to be with Fuegoleon."

She pointed at me as Mimosa gasped.

Mimosa:"Wait, you were chosen by the Crimson Lion Kings?!"

"Yeah. Among others. I chose the Black Bulls though."

Solid:"Well at least he knew his place. At the bottom."

Leopold:"Why go with that rag-tag squad? You would be much better off like your fellow commoner over there. Simply riding off the status of a good squad."

"I mean. It's no fun if you simply start at the top."

Solid:"Huh?"

"You guys wouldn't understand since you don't like to put in effort, but training to reach the top is a whole lot more fulfilling then starting there from the get-go."

Alecdora:"Whatever. As for our commoner, his work is subpar but what can you expect from a commoner."

Klaus:"With all due respect-"

Alecdora:"Klaus, aren't you ashamed? A man of your caliber hanging around a crowd of commoners, simply putrid. And you, Mimosa, I heard you were promptly wounded and taken out the front lines. Your ineptitude is making House Vermillion a laughingstock!"

Mimosa:"I-I-I'm sorry... I didn't mean to..."

Klaus:"No! She performed admirably!"

Solid:"Come now, Alecdora, we all know who the real failure here is. And it's not poor, little Mimosa. Right, Noelle?"

He walked behind her and poured his glass of water over her head and it ran down her face.

Noelle:"Why Solid? Why would you do that?"

Klaus:"And to your own sister!"

Solid:"You can't even control your magic properly. Could there be any greater disgrace than you?"

Nebra:"You were as good as banished from House Silva for being an abject failure. How dare you come waltzing back into the noble realm as if you belong."

Noelle:"Nebra please stop this..."

Nozel:"You let one victory get to your head and now you come here to sully the Silva name with your presence."

Noelle:"But...we were invited..."

Nozel:"This is no place for a pathetic creature like you. Now leave. Wasn't killing our mother enough?"

Tears threatened to escape her eyes and she began to run, but I stopped her by extending my arm and catching her by the waist.

"Noelle, you don't need to run. Not from people like them."

Noelle:"But...I..."

"All of you guys were invited by the Wizard King because he thought you were all exceptional. But you're just like every stuck up noble rolled into one massive ball of shit!"

They all gasped and I smirked. Asta then stepped on the table and yelled.

Asta:"Yeah! Do you think we care if we fit in with you people?! Watch! I'm gonna be-"

Suddenly, a swarm of sand surrounded us both.

Alecdora:"Enough from you rat! You and your friends are barking like a bunch of street dogs! Know your place!"

Asta used his sword to cut through the spell and I simply walked through it without issue. They were all in shock as I crossed my arms and Asta kept talking.

Asta:"Now listen up! I wasn't done talking! I'm gonna get results like nobody else and become the Wizard King! And prove you wrong!!!!"

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