Tell me!
Why are you standing in my way, Julius?
'Cause the calamity you’re attempting to bring about is unjust, Conrad.
Can’t you see that?
You need to give up. You don’t have enough magic left in you to resist us.
You’re the one who’s wrong.
I still have plenty of power!
Pow!
It can’t be!
The Sword, Elsdocia!
He chose to throw his life away for this?
My duty is to herald a new world.
A society where people respect each other.
Where they can laugh together as equals.
Why would you oppose this?
How can you justify getting in the way of my noble dream
for our world?
Really?
Mmm.
I'm afraid the future's something you won't see!
You're a fool, Julius.
You know this nation must change.
Besides, if you seal me away,
you won't have access to the Imperial Sword anymore!
You’re right. It pains me to lose such a treasure.
Truth is,
we no longer possess enough power to wrest it away from your hand.
I take full responsibility for this
as the next Wizard King!
This isn’t over!
I will bring about a new world!
My magic is 'never giving up'!
BLACK CLOVER: SWORD OF THE WIZARD KING
CLOVER KINGDOM
It's my pleasure to welcome you to The Triumph.
A grand festival of magic battles that takes place every ten years.
I hope you’re prepared for a show because this tournament
will decide the strongest Magic Knight out of the many competitors here today.
It's long been said that the mage who claims victory here today,
will eventually be chosen as the next Wizard King!
For those of you who may be unaware,
the Magic Knights comprise nine elite squads of mages
who specialize in battle.
The Wizard King sits at the top of the ranks,
overseeing their duties.
Together they protect the peace and happiness
we're lucky enough to enjoy in the Clover Kingdom every day!
Soon we’ll determine who the strongest member of the Magic Knights is.
Whatever happens, we're certain to be in for a memorable time!
Thank you for waiting so patiently.
Here we go!
The Triumph starts now! Hurray!
-Hmm. By the way, Klaus… -Mm-hmm?
I was wondering if you knew why we were chosen as masters of ceremony?
Uh! 'Cause we're members of the strongest Magic Knights Squad,
the Golden Dawn, naturally!
And turn off your Amplification Magic before sidebar--
It totally slipped my mind!
Oh well!
Pardon the belated introductions! I’m Mimosa Vermillion,
and I’ll be commentating alongside Klaus.
Introductions now?! We should have done that at the beginning!
Who in their right mind would choose Mimosa for this job?
Man, look at all these people!
The stands are packed!
Mmm… Yes, of course, they're full. He's first.
We love Yuno!
The-- The first mage in the arena is the vice captain of the Golden Dawn.
Please welcome Yuno!
Woo-hoo! Hooray! Go, go, Yuno! Steal the show…
The first round features everyone's favorite Pretty Boy.
People came from all over to watch him fight. See?
My only interest is in seeing my dearest little sister, Marie.
Exactly what I’d expect from you, Gauche.
Ah, jeez, I can’t wait to get in there and brawl.
I just wish Asta was here to join us.
Yeah, too bad. He’s still in exile, thanks to the judgment at the devil trial.
Man, what a bummer! Let's hope the rest of the roster's interesting.
Look, someone’s coming!
Where?
-Wait a second. -Who the hell is that?
-Is that…? -Hmm?
Yuno’s initial opponent is, uh…
-Hmm. -“The Masked One”?
Surely nobody entered the tournament with such a ridiculous name?
-Oh, they did! -Take off the mask!
Are you kidding me with this getup?
You dressed like this to make fun of Yuno, didn’t you?!
Hmm.
The Triumph will now officially commence.
Our first round is Yuno versus The Masked One.
You may begin!
Wow!
Hey, Asta. Nice counter.
The first move in the tournament came from Yuno!
He used strong Wind Magic.
But The Masked One countered with a big sword,
which completely neutralized the attack!
It appears they started without us.
The time has come, Julius.
Shall we join them?
Oh yeah!
Barrier Magic: Voodoo Shangri-la!
I’m sensing enormous magical power.
You’ve no idea how long I’ve waited for this day to come.
Change is finally at hand.
I will fix this country!
I’m surprised to find you looking so feeble in your old age, Julius.
I only absorbed the tiniest amount of magic,
yet it’s taken this great a toll on you?
I thought I wouldn’t see you again. What a shame.
Must have been then.
Yes! I hope you don’t mind that I broke your seal.
You were distracted for just a moment. But that moment was all I needed.
You're going to try again.
My ambitions have not changed in the slightest
since we last faced each other here.
Today I will create the ideal world.
Where citizens have respect for one another.
A nation built on joy and laughter.
And I brought help.
Come forth, my soldiers. Time for domination.
Tomorrow this corrupt country will be no more!
Legion Magic: Gehenna Game.
Conrad, stop this! Just--
You gonna be good, old man?
Oh, thanks! I-- I’ll be fine.
Hmm.
Quickly! Exit this way!
Steel Magic: Fierce Spiral Lance!
Klaus! Leave this to me.
What the heck? Why is everyone targeting me?
Yuno!
Ugh, these guys are the worst! They ruined my awesome disguise!
And here I thought you were a lost child who wandered onto the field.
What did you call me?!
Water Creation Magic: Sea Dragon's Roar!
You dummy. You could've told me you were going to be participating.
Noelle!
You probably can’t feel it,
but I think something is absorbing magical power from everyone here.
Those with not much to begin with, can’t even move now!
Wait, really? That’s bad. Are you okay?
Of course. I’m a royal. I'm fine.
I have more than enough to spare, moron.
Right. Got it.
Guess I’ll have to work harder to make up for everybody else.
Make sure you don’t get too carried away. And don’t worry, I’ve got your back.
Just keep focusing on what’s in front of you.
Great. Then let’s do this!
Is this some kind of a trick?
Those three? How could they possibly be here?
Given your title, you must recognize them.
Three Wizard Kings stripped of their titles.
Maligned because of their cruelty and severe natures.
Hey, you floating guys! Did you do this?
Such an insolent boy. How is he moving?
Good question.
From what I can tell, he didn't have any magical power to begin with.
Fighting without any juice? Buzz off.
There’s no way that my soldiers were defeated
by a peon with no magical power to speak of.
Something strange is going on.
It was a fairly simple task to revive them,
given my magic combined with the power of the Imperial Sword.
You doubted me,
but these three are loyal supporters of my cause.
And together we will forge a new reality.
You heard the man. Now let’s get you out of the way!
Oh, shut up! I don’t know what you’re up to,
but it’s pretty obvious that you’re the bad guys!
I’m gonna take you down!
My, aren’t you a lively one?
Barrier Magic: Voodoo Regalia!
He destroyed my magic?
Hey, Conrad!
I found a fun new toy you might find amusing.
Why don’t you take a turn with him, hmm?
Hmm.
Hmm?
Wizard King! Have you been hurt?
No, Marx, stay back! Get out of here!
Well, well. That’s interesting magic.
How rude! No acknowledgement?
I suppose that means I get to take my time.
Stop playing around with your prey.
Have the decency to finish him off quickly.
Hey! My toy!
-Asta! -Yeah!
Ah yeah! Thanks, guys!
Wow! That’s some beautiful magic you’re working with.
It’s hopeless. They can’t defeat Wizard Kings.
No matter how many stand against us.
Besides, these are your Magic Knights?
A peasant child with no magic?
How far this country has fallen under your watch.
You underestimate them.
Come again?
You may think we’re trash, but none of us is weak.
Not me or my Magic Knights.
Dark Magic: Dark Cloaked Lightless Blade Storm!
-Hmm! -Yeah!
Huh!
Sorry we’re late!
But now some mighty mages have arrived to save the day!
Wait, wait! What is this sinister magical power?!
This may turn into my best masterpiece yet!
I’ll take you on and turn you to ash with the flames of justice!
No, that silhouette. It can’t be.
Hello, Kaiser.
It’s been a long time.
-Captain Yami! -My bad.
I’m late 'cause I was takin’ a dump. Couldn't get off the pot sooner.
So, who are these guys?
Not totally sure. But I do know they’re super bad.
And strong. Things aren’t looking good for us!
"Super bad"? That’s how you describe a threat?
In this case, he isn't wrong.
I don’t see a way to defeat them with our current forces.
There is one option though.
Please.
Head to Magic Tool Research Lab, Branch Zero right away, Yami.
I need you to bring back the special tool we’ve been co-developing with Nero.
-Uh, pass. -"Pass"?
I go and you’re screwed.
You need me. Someone’s gotta watch your back.
And I've got zero interest in reliving my past failures.
Uh-- Yami…
Look, if you need an errand boy, just send this dope.
-Kid? You're on. -Me?
Finral, you heard your king.
Join him. Go to Branch Zero.
Sir! Right away.
Hey, wait! I should be helping out here!
Uh!
So this is where you were hiding?
I'd suggest you stay put.
Otherwise, I can't guarantee a swift death.
Well.
Stop your stalling, and get the hell outta here!
You better make it snappy, all right, kid?
-Or I'll kill them without you! -Sir!
Captain Yami!
Asta, quick. Go through!
I can’t maintain Spatial Magic for long because of that barrier!
You’re a member of the Black Bulls, aren’t you?
Then follow your captain’s orders!
Thanks, Noelle.
Whaddaya know?
I didn't expect to see fancy magic like this today.
Well, I’ll have to analyze it later.
Oh my!
Vouivre's Roar!
Okay, not too shabby. You've got my attention.
Dark Magic: Dark Cloaked Black Blade!
Flame Magic: Spiral Flames!
Their defenses keep getting tougher and tougher.
The kids have greatly improved though.
Maybe. They've still got plenty to learn.
It’ll be awhile before they can hold their own without holding me back.
My apologies for not being able to contain them.
Please. You’re doing the best you can.
Thanks to you, I had time to send my guys out on an errand.
You’re wasting energy trying to oppose me.
When the Imperial Sword’s magic is activated,
the Clover Kingdom will be gone.
Haven’t you had any better ideas in the last ten years?
So the Imperial Sword? That's the one that can absorb magic power.
Stores it 'til the wielder’s ready to release it, right?
Is it really possible to destroy a country with it?
Certainly. If he unleashes all the stored-up magic at once.
He’s already collected power from every person who was at this stadium.
The blade must be humming with it.
And with his magic,
he can misuse the sword's ability to no end, bringing ruin to our kingdom.
"Misuse"?
I'm using the sword to save this broken world.
I'd say it's the perfect use, myself.
I'm here now, Wizard King.
We successfully evacuated everyone in the audience.
Now we can safely defeat them.
Fuegoleon and Nozel. I do hope you’ve gotten stronger.
I never expected I’d be in a situation
where I’d have to fight this monster again.
Ah, I almost forgot how Nozel got so spooked the last time
that he cried and crapped his pants.
Another word and I’ll drown you in mercury.
So who're the friends he brought along this time? They’re new.
The woman is capable of producing magic soldiers.
My grandfather’s journal spoke of this power.
I remember it well because my sister found it captivating.
-Not good. -They’re figures from the past.
Leaders who died long ago.
Wait. You're tellin' me some actual Wizard Kings have come back to life?!
In that case, I bet I could make a killing selling their autographs.
Former Wizard Kings have been revived?!
I’m awake for a change, but this feels like a dream.
It’s way too crazy!
This is filling my brush with inspiration.
Then again, maybe now’s not the time to be painting.
You’ve managed to gather a formidable force, but this ends here.
There are countless points across the land where veins of mana
intersect and interact with each other.
This location happens to be one of them.
Ten years ago, I altered the arena
and turned it into a weapon of my own design.
But you people interrupted me before I could activate it.
Festival Stadium.
Also known as Triumph, my flying fortress.
There’s no way for you to escape now.
Julius, it’s time I make up for the years you stole when you sealed me away.
We made it. Welcome to Branch Zero.
Hey!
What's up? This is Asta from the Black Bulls!
The Wizard King sent me!
-Let's get these doors open! -It’s not gonna work.
This lab is a well-kept secret.
Only a handful of nobles even know it exists.
To enter, you have to spell out a secret password with your magical power.
And you are?
Ah, you must be the Black Bulls.
I'm branch coordinator Millie Maxwell. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Come. This way.
-Right! -We've been briefed.
It's quite the situation.
I'm going to let someone else take it from here.
She’ll be happy to show you around.
Nero!
The magic tool Julius needs is down below.
Stored in the depths of this facility for safe keeping.
Sally is making some adjustments to it.
This could be my greatest experiment!
So Sally's here too.
Nero, you’ve been observing the Clover Kingdom for centuries, right?
At least 500 years if I'm not mistaken.
So does that mean you recognize the people who attacked the stadium?
I don’t know the details, but I can confirm a few things for you.
-The mastermind is Conrad Leto. -Huh?
I assume you’ve at least heard his name before.
Conrad was the--
-Wait, you don’t mean… -Uh-huh.
Yes.
He was once a Magic Knight of the Clover Kingdom.
And Julius Novachrono’s predecessor.
The previous Wizard King.
Hold on.
Didn't that guy get sick? He's been dead for almost ten years.
I’ll explain what I can. Get on.
Conrad Leto was the 27th Wizard King.
Even before he was chosen for this role,
he was known as one of the most powerful men in the kingdom.
He quickly became a captain in the Magic Knights.
And, as you might expect, his squad was praised for their successes.
The citizens of the land trusted him.
And given his abilities and the respect he garnered,
it was no surprise he was named the Wizard King.
However, something changed inside him.
He rebelled against the kingdom and, as a result, was stripped of his title.
What do you mean, "he rebelled"?
He tried to destroy the nation.
No way! The Wizard King’s job is to protect peace!
Why would he try to do something so terrible?
I have no idea.
What we do know is this.
His plan relied on the Imperial Sword, Elsdocia.
A magic item that belonged to Lord Lumiere, the first Wizard King.
When Julius and the others learned of this plot,
they stopped Conrad by sealing him.
Intense.
They then announced that he died of an illness,
so the kingdom wouldn't panic.
Keep in mind that Julius couldn't defeat him,
even with the help of the most elite Magic Knights.
As such, he had no choice but to use his Time Magic on Conrad
to keep him locked away and out of sight so he couldn’t harm anybody.
I get it, he's incredibly strong. What magic does he use?
Key Magic.
It grants him the ability to create keys
that can open or close rifts out of thin air.
The magic space behind these doors is able to absorb whatever Conrad wishes.
Tools, grimoires…
Magic itself.
Seriously?
Wait, wait. You mean…
Correct.
He has the ability to steal a person’s magic.
And after, he can use it however he pleases.
Sealing Magic: Release!
So how far down are we going?
Their security is extreme.
Yes. Patience. We're almost there.
This is the innermost part of Branch Zero.
Here we store and research
the most important magic tools in our catalog.
I get the feeling we were asked to bring back something pretty rare, huh?
Indeed. It's something Prince Lumiere was developing
to control the power of the Imperial Sword.
You could think of it as a sheath for Elsdocia.
It’s still a prototype, but with any luck, we can use it to seal Conrad again.
He's here?
When I heard you were after something Lumiere worked on,
my interest was piqued.
But this is a useless trinket.
-No, don't! -Sally!
Demon Slayer!
-No! -Oh?
Finral?!
I know you.
How did you find us?
Secré Swallowtail.
Yet another Mage from the Black Bulls Squad.
Your fellow members are Asta, Noelle Silva, and Finral Roulacase.
Memory Exchange Magic makes it easy to see what other people have experienced.
Invading a person's privacy is a bit distasteful,
but it allowed me to locate this place.
Marx’s magic!
Shall I show you what's happening?
Citizens of the Clover Kingdom,
surrender immediately,
and offer your magical power as a tribute. Resistance is futile.
My Legion Magic soldiers
will keep on fighting until their last bit of energy is spent!
One of the former Wizard Kings, Princia.
The Imperial Sword is supplying her with the magical power it has stored
meaning she essentially has no limits.
The Magic Knights have been completely wiped out.
And we’ve taken control of every citizen and strategic facility in the kingdom.
It can't be.
Impressive, no?
So many. So fast.
Don't imagine that you're being invaded by a paltry swarm of magic soldiers.
Princia can summon armies comparable to those of even the strongest nations.
As for those powerful mages who helped you escape…
Captain Yami!
They're resting now, fast asleep. They’ll resist no more.
All those people at the stadium.
Nozel. Brother?
That's right. You're the youngest Silva daughter.
Progeny of Acier Silva,
the renowned Steel War Princess.
What a pathetic turn of events for your brother to fall
before his little sister.
To think that such a coward
was allowed to be a captain of the Magic Knights!
Sea Dragon’s Roar!
Noelle! Dammit, I'm coming!
You’ve much yet to learn,
but the purity of your magic is impressive.
I believe I’ll take it.
Hmm. The profound difference in our abilities
makes this such an easy task.
I can feel my magic flowing out.
Bastard. What did you do to her?
Perhaps it's better to show you.
Water Creation Magic: Sea Dragon's Roar!
It's true, he stole Noelle's magic.
Give it back!
You're gonna wish you'd stayed sealed!
Fascinating. So this is Anti-Magic in action, is it?
Hmm.
Uh!
Demon Destroyer!
What a wonderful power you possess!
It can nullify not only magic
but also any phenomena that is derived from magic.
I’d like to take this ability as well,
but perhaps I’ll refrain for the time being.
I wouldn’t want it to affect anything I have stored.
Let’s have a little chat.
After all, you and I are walking a similar path.
You really are nuts. I am nothing like you!
The Imperial Sword, Elsdocia is a magic tool
that was developed by Lumiere a long time ago.
It happens to be perfectly compatible with my Key Magic.
The sword was created to preserve exceptional magic
of great mages and heroes as a legacy for future generations.
You see, it has not only the power and wisdom
of every Wizard King stored inside it but a piece of their souls as well.
Are you starting to understand?
This weapon can absorb, stockpile, and unleash
an absurd amount of magical power all at once.
With it, I will combine the generations of Wizard Kings' magic
with the various types of magic I stole and create a Gargantuan Compound Magic!
Once that power is in my hands,
I'll drive it into one of the mana veins pulsing throughout this land.
Disaster will be magnificent!
The foundation of the continent will be destroyed,
and every single citizen will perish.
But don't you worry yourself,
the Imperial Sword can also store the souls of the departed.
I will select the worthy
and bring back only those who deserve to inherit the world that I have created!
I know people loathed me because of my magic,
I’ve seen it in their memories.
Trust me when I say I know what you must feel.
Those with magical power own everything in this society,
and those without it die in the squalor.
Isn’t this world unbearable, Asta?
Shouldn’t we destroy it and start anew?
Join me, and we’ll shape a new reality together.
One where people have esteem for their fellow man.
Where they can't help but smile.
Everyone should respect each other and get along great and laugh together.
One day, when I become the Wizard King, I’ll create that world.
Shut up!
That's bullshit!
The Wizard King is supposed to protect his people!
To make sure everyone in the nation is safe and happy.
I will not let you destroy this world!
It’s not something a real king would ever do!
You cannot stop me.
The dregs of this society are forced to lead lives devoid of worth.
You’ve seen it.
But I can give meaning to their existence.
Why can't you see that?
Every single thing you've said is crazy.
I don't understand any of it at all!
You don't realize how broken this civilization is.
What a pity.
I said, "Shut up!" How can anyone be so selfish?
Why can’t you understand?!
I know the things you’ve experienced.
The inequality. The betrayal. The country is against you.
You must choose, Asta.
You can walk this path with me…
…or disappear forever.
Give up this fight already.
We are alike. Accept that, and stand at my side.
The fusion of magic will be completed by dawn tomorrow.
That’s your deadline. Your last chance.
You have to give Noelle
her magic back
That’s your concern?
Know that I will truly regret your death.
I'll fight.
I will not back down.
That's because my magic is
'never giving up.'
That’s the last of my power.
Uh… Hm. What now?
We’re not done. We'll try whatever we can.
Yuno? When'd you get here?
And Millie too?
He made it very clear that he wouldn’t leave until he’d helped you.
-Drink up, Sally. -Okay!
There's no plan. We’ll just have to play this one by ear.
That sounds like a fun time! Like we’re experimenting.
No. Not fun.
I truly loathe improvisation.
Yu… no.
Never thought I’d be using this in such a way, but here we are.
Come on, quickly! Let’s try to activate it with the magic we have!
This will not work.
Maybe not,
but thanks to their help, we have a chance!
Sealing Magic: Eternal Prison!
He's too strong!
We will retreat for now!
Jester, what’s the status of the magic fusion?
Hey you. We’re at about 20% complete.
Generally speaking, we're golden.
It should be finished by dawn, right on schedule.
That’s good to hear.
And I want to thank you
for fighting the good fight with me.
It’s finally happening! A brand-new nation!
No one will ever cry or have joy taken from them again.
We’ll triumph.
These poor lost souls will be saved and born again.
What I seek is a society free from oppression,
where no one seeks to lord over another individual.
I trust that you can achieve that as part of your plan, Conrad?
Yes.
How about the mana veins?
Don’t worry, I managed to find the perfect one.
It's at a village called Hage in the Forsaken Realm,
where a demon skeleton rests.
On its own, my Key Magic is practically useless.
I have to borrow power from other mages.
Kinda goes hand in hand with the future I'm fighting for, like it's my destiny.
One day soon, I’m going to change this whole country.
I like to think that my real magic
is 'never giving up.'
I told you that we were alike.
Where am I?
Noelle!
I’m so happy you're awake!
I’m sorry. I healed you as best I could.
Mimosa…
I’m glad you made it out.
We should be safe here. This is a Golden Dawn emergency shelter.
It's still under construction, so only a few members know about it.
They tried to capture everyone at the arena to steal our magic,
but the captains stopped them.
They bought us time to escape.
Take care of the kid, you hear me?
I don’t know what happened to them afterwards,
but they’re not here yet, so, you know…
Hey, are you okay?
Asta’s up? Excuse me!
Asta, please! You need to rest until your body's fully healed!
Conrad… must be stopped.
He’s gonna destroy the kingdom and everybody in it.
If we don’t do something, the world ends tomorrow at dawn!
Dawn?!
How are we supposed to fight such enemies?
Is it really a former Wizard King?
There's no way we can do anything ourselves.
-We’re not strong enough-- -Come on!
We could just hide--
-We can't hide forever. -Hey! Listen!
There’s nothing we can do with these numbers.
It probably won’t be long before they find us here,
so we should pack and run while we can. We’ll move out and settle somewhere else.
Maybe the Heart Kingdom will take us in. We’ll be safe there.
This isn’t a fight we’re going to be able to win!
Not a bad idea to ask other nations for help.
We’re talking about a massive undertaking.
It’d be difficult to move the injured safely.
If this Conrad’s really a former Wizard King,
do we have any choice but to flee?
And Lord Julius gone…
Why get hurt fighting when we know we’ll fail?
What the crap are you talkin' about?!
Running away? No!
We have to do something.
We have to at least try!
We’re the Magic Knights of the Clover Kingdom, aren’t we?
Not cowards!
We've been able to live happily and peacefully
thanks to the Wizard King and the past mages
who looked out for us our entire lives.
They protected us before we joined our squads,
when we were kids, heck, before we were even born!
They fought for us no matter the odds and never backed down!
And the Wizard King led the way!
Making sure that the country was safe! That we could live our lives!
It's thanks to the sacrifices they made that the Clover Kingdom exists now!
Without them and their passion, we wouldn’t be who we are today!
Asta…
I won't turn my back on this country.
It's my turn to look after
everything the Wizard King and the captains have protected.
To take a stand!
But it’s not just me. It’s your turn too! This is our chance to make a difference!
I'll heal up using my fighting spirit!
And I’ll face Conrad again and kick his butt for real this time!
We can stop him if we work together.
We may not be strong enough to win against him by ourselves,
but if we join forces, we'll turn into something unstoppable.
Isn’t that the point of being Magic Knights?
Why we’re here in the first place?
If all of us join together and pool our power,
there's no enemy anywhere who could stop us!
I’m not forcing anyone to come with me.
Sekke made a good point. You can still escape.
Hide out in the Heart Kingdom or somewhere.
But please, stay!
Some of you have to be willing to lend me your strength in this fight!
Sounds good. But it's not much of a plan.
Well, I suppose that’s to be expected from a reckless fool.
So I’ll lend a hand.
I’m not gonna let you do this alone.
Not a chance.
King Julius isn’t here to lead the way.
And we can’t rely on our captains either.
But that shouldn't make a difference to any of you.
We’ll battle on their behalf.
Now’s our chance to prove that we have what it takes
with everything on the line!
I’ll say it again.
Look around. You’re the Magic Knights of the Clover Kingdom.
We’ll fight as one. Save the whole country.
And surpass all our limits!
Yeah!
So! What are we gonna do first?
I’m gonna figure that out, right now!
You’re what?!
I can’t take this anymore.
They’re gonna get themselves killed. But not me. I’m escaping.
Wha-ha?
Ha-ha!
What’s all this shouting?
Now’s not the time for empty words, you hot-headed imbecile!
Lady Big-sis-leon! And more captains!
I didn't know you were alive-- Ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow!
Who are you calling, "Big sis," huh? And don't assume I'm dead.
I’ve been on my own doing some intense training.
Ah. Guests.
I hope you’re here to tell me we're gonna have some fun.
I also have been away.
On a mission with Jack.
Fortunately, that means I wasn’t caught up in the initial attack.
The same goes for me. Now that we’re here, we must rescue the others.
We brought some other people back from our mission.
They should come in handy.
They're already out there, pulling their weight,
surveilling the giant flying arena.
According to them, it looks like Yami and the other captains are still with us.
However, they’re currently trapped inside the barrier.
Captain Yami.
Nozel is alive.
Thank goodness, Yami, I couldn’t handle your dying!
There’s something I don’t get.
They're captured.
Why hold such powerful Magic Knights captive?
-Wouldn't killing them be easier? -Because Conrad needs them alive.
He's wielding the Imperial Sword.
With it, he can absorb their power,
giving him and his friends unlimited strength.
Que, que! So they’re his livestock!
Oh! Earlier he said something about needing a ton of power.
His plan depends on sucking it out of them!
So that’s what we’re dealing with.
But if he siphons off their magical powers, then…
We don’t have much time.
Asta, knights, gather all your courage.
We're taking back the kingdom!
Right!
Before you run into battle, I wanna get those tummies full.
Open wide!
Whoa! Charmy, you’re okay!
-I was worried. -That’s right.
Rouge and Captain Yami gave us the opportunity to escape.
-You're safe! -Hmm.
Noelle, it’s good to see you.
Unfortunately, our base was trapped inside one of their barriers.
Henry and Gordon are there now. I'm sure they're holding up.
Good.
Then our first objective is to break them out, right?
The Black Bulls' base.
The Imperial Sword has absorbed tremendous amounts of power.
They'll drive it into a vein of mana called a singular point.
Que! Well, that will spell the end of this kingdom. Toodle-oo!
Given all that we know it’s safe to assume the Wizard Kings
were revived with Conrad’s magic and the sword.
So what if we break the sword?
Would that take their power away? Make 'em dead again?
Given the precautions they’re taking, I’d say that’s highly likely.
Right. Our goal's to destroy the Imperial Sword.
Cut off their power source.
Do whatever you need to prepare for the battle ahead of us.
Dawn is fast approaching,
and that's our deadline!
I still can't use the powerful spells in my grimoire,
but thanks to Charmy, my magic has returned.
For now, I’ll focus on what I can do!
Hmm?
Wait up!
Hmm. I take it you're healed. You ready?
Oh yeah!
THE BASE OF THE BLACK BULLS SQUAD
This is strange.
When I got back from training, Henry was the only one here.
It appears the former Wizard Kings
were somehow revived and have taken over the capital.
No barrier's gonna stop me!
First, we go and rescue those at the base of the Black Bulls.
Wha-- I’m glad, but are you sure?
This'll be difficult.
Our success hinges on us preserving our fighting power.
Plus, we're in need of transport.
Something that will allow us to move everyone safely.
I understand.
Don’t you get it, kid? We'll tick off some important boxes if we have your base.
-Oh. -That's true.
But don't forget that Conrad has stolen many types of magic he can use against us.
It’s safe to assume he’ll easily be able to counter normal attacks.
That’s where you come in, Asta.
Anti-Magic neutralizes every type of magic power.
And since that’s what you wield,
you will be our only hope of defeating Conrad.
We’ll work to give you that opportunity.
So what do you say? Are you in?
Yes, sir!
All right!
Welcome back, everyone. Oh, wow, we have so many guests!
What’s the story, Henry? Can you get us off the ground?
Let's get goin'!
I've got you covered!
Quickly! Replenish your energy by stuffing those faces!
I've never felt so much magic power before!
So cool!
The Black Bulls are really flying in style now!
Hold on. This thing is gonna fly?
If there's enough power, I think it will!
You should hold on.
More resistance than expected. Damn.
Que, que! Severing Magic…
…Death Scythe: Lunatic Slash!
Briar Magic…
Crimson Vine Spear!
-Barely a dent in them. -Que, que! How annoying!
Huh? Argh!
Argh! Argh!
Que, que!
Perfect opportunity to slice and dice!
We’ll stop them from interfering with our mission.
The rest of you go on ahead!
-Captain Jack! Captain Charlotte! -Hold on!
-If you go, we can’t defeat Conrad. -Uh--
Yeah, but-- There's only two of 'em.
Two don't stand a chance.
Three…
is a better number.
World Tree Magic: Great Mistilteinn Tree!
Go. While you have an opening.
Captain Vangeance!
Are you ready?
Hey.
Yuno.
I leave the Wizard King to you.
Well, I’d say it’s as good a time as any to ask our barbarous guests to leave.
Listen closely.
We may be out three captains now, but we’re still goin' in!
-Hey, Asta. -Hmm?
-Handle the pep talk. -Huh?
Right! We got this, you guys! We'll give 'em everything we've got
and take the Clover Kingdom back from these losers!
Yeah!
I've received an update from my soldiers.
The rebels have begun countermeasures.
How shall we proceed?
They decided to resist.
As I know you would if you were in their shoes.
The grand finale is upon us.
I’ve saved you the best seat for the climax.
Is that why you kept me alive until now,
even after you took almost all of my power?
Those you love, those you want to protect,
I want their agonizing final breaths to haunt your remaining hours.
They will die in front of their powerless false king.
Only then will the new era of the Clover Kingdom begin.
I hope you’re ready for a stunning show.
Huh? What is that?!
Is that an enormous barrier?!
It's far more powerful than the one at our base.
This will be tough to break through.
Oh, hey! Look!
Well, well, one last desperate attempt to stop us.
I'm gonna be totally honest with you.
This is hopeless!
You see, a Wizard King never leaves his blind spot open!
What’ll you do now?
Our enemy's working with this much power?!
He’s in a totally different league! What should we do?
Stay back!
Huh?
It’s not your time to shine yet.
We’ll handle this guy. No sweat.
We just gotta surpass our limits like we always do. Right?
You ready, guys? Show 'em what we're made of!
-Yeah! -Yeah!
Flame Magic: Gargantuan Exploding Fireball!
Lightning Magic: Thunderbolt Destruction!
Poison Magic: Forbidden Fruit!
O… kay.
Everyone ready?
Yeah!
Mirror Magic: Large Reflect Refrain!
Let's go!
Bwa-ha! Crap!Two more!
All right! This is it!
Spatial Magic: Fallen Angel Gate!
Huh.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! We're going to run right into the barrier!
That shield is interfering with my magic.
There’s no way I can get us inside.
But…
you can.
Asta, I know you can do this.
Face us, so we can get this over with.
That was easy.
Thanks for walking into our trap, ya walking corpses.
Magic like this is of no consequence--
Sealing Magic: Eternal Prison!
-Finral! Now! Don’t let them fight back! -Right! Here goes.
Also, don't forget I am your superior!
Got 'em! We’re good.
Didn't I tell you? I don't have a weak spot!
Argh!
Whoa! Thanks for the assist!
You do realize that this barrier has been fortified
with the Imperial Sword?
Even if you did break through, it would quickly regenerate. No problem.
Now, in order to ensure our perfect world,
I should get rid of any flies in our ointment!
This is the end!
Yeah, for you!
Oh, that was nice! Show me what else ya got!
Mana Zone: Tornado Fang Double Attacks!
Was that supposed to hurt?
Now! Fire at will!
One more time!
Ah.
Let's go!
Nice. I'm loving this. Don't stop!
-Let's go! -Let's go!
Ha! Color me shocked!
You guys are kind of amazing!
Too bad.
Hold on!
I'm counting on you, Asta! You better take that maniac down!
Yes, ma’am!
Conrad, here I come!
Hey, look!
It’s him!
Why’s he out here?
That's the vein. Right there!
It’s in the skeleton of that demon!
Oh no!
This is as far as you go! I’ll handle you!
Asta! Leave him to me, and take care of Conrad!
Give 'im everything you’ve got.
Yeah!
Ugh.
It's time. Bell?
Thought you’d never ask!
Let’s go all out!
Spirit Assimilation: Spirit Dive!
All units! Get into positions!
Our plan worked, and we were able to split up our enemies!
Now, each of you will take your places and fight to your death!
Show them the pride of a Magic Knight!
Fail and you will answer to me!
Not one of you is allowed to get killed, you hear me?!
If you don’t prevail or you suffer mortal injuries,
I’ll burn you to death myself!
Understand?
If you don’t wanna die, then win!
Even if it kills you!
We won't lose.
Right!
You aren’t pulling out any special tricks
to use in your fight against me?
How unfortunate that I find myself saddled with such a boring opponent.
You expected tricks?
I'm not some weakling who can’t win an honest fight.
Princia Funnybunny.
A feared warrior with a combat strength of a thousand soldiers.
Mighty even among Wizard Kings.
According to the history books,
no matter how bad a fight might've looked, you always came out on top!
No tricks here. Just me. A fair fight to see how we compare.
Very well, then. I take back my comments.
Legion Magic: Endless Domination!
If you want the honor of playing with me, you need to prove you’re worthy first.
Challenge happily accepted!
But…
you better not hold anything back, you hear me?!
Where is he?
Were you even trying to aim?
Load out!
You’re a fool if you think you managed to lure me into a snare.
It's quite the opposite, you silly boy.
I’m the one who lured you into what will soon be your tomb!
All that absorbed magical energy isn’t just powering this flying fortress,
we’re able to tap into as much of it as we want as well.
Which means as long as I’m here, the well of my power
doesn’t have any risk of running dry!
Ha. You’re dense enough to believe that means you’ve won?
Against us?
Wait. "Us"?
Not too shabby, Pretty Boy.
But points docked for being so rough.
You’re supposed to be gentle with a damsel in distress.
I am a Virgo, after all. Poor form!
You mean, those earlier attacks…
He wasn’t aiming for me.
I’ll do better next time.
Are you good?
Of course, it’s my duty as a captain.
Can’t have you kids risking your lives without surpassing my limits.
Agreed, fellas?
Undoubtedly.
We will show you our power! What makes us Magic Knights!
Yuno! We’ve got your back covered.
You stay focused on attacking.
Oh yeah?
Well, at least you'll talk less when I've killed you.
This so-called backup of yours?
They’ve been chained up all day while we siphoned off their magical power
to fuel our magnificent fortress.
These guys are beat. I’m surprised they can even stand at this point!
What good are these empty vessels gonna do you?Oh, don’t tell me!
You think you can stand against me 'cause you've got nerve?
Fine! Go ahead and try it!
But nobody can bounce back from being drained that quickly!
You call yourself a Wizard King, but you know so little.
Not a chance!
Come at me, you bastards!
Flame Magic: Explosive Scattershot!
Your turn! Grey!
Okay!
Magic Conversion!
Thank you for getting me out of the way!
I may not be able to use strong magic,
but I can still help without my grimoire.
Looks like we’ll be able to handle him.
Yes, if Asta's successful, the Wizard Kings will be felled.
If he touches their sword with his Demon-Slayer Sword,
this will all be over.
All we have to do is keep him occupied here
until he’s able to do that.
What a pathetic showing.
Take heed of my words. For your sake.
Turn your tails and run.
Hide somewhere our eyes will not reach you.
Wow. Nice of you to warn us, grandpa.
Gotta say I’m confused.
I thought your whole goal was to kill us off.
If you were corrupt nobles and royals
who only thought of what would benefit yourselves,
then I would take no mercy on you.
But you’re not.
I can tell from where I stand that you possess hearts that are pure.
Retreat!
If you swear to stay out of our way,
I give you my word that I'll allow you to escape.
Are you for real?
You want us to do nothing while the bad guys ruin everything?
Don't you know?
We wouldn't retreat if our lives depended on it!
Such foolishness is pitiful.
Ice Wedge Magic: World End Church!
You honestly thought you could beat me
when you attack with such insignificant levels of magical power?
My Mana Zone lowers the temperature of this environment far below freezing!
Amateurs like you won’t be able to breathe on the battlefield I have created.
Move, dang it!
I don’t understand,
were you not all so oppressed by this society?
Why do you reject our goal of a fairer world?
-Yeah, you don’t get it. -Hmm?
Magic Knights will give their all to survive.
Even if it’s hard, there’s no way we’re giving up.
You have no right to take a person's life away from them.
Who do you think you are?!
Hmm.
Indeed.
No man has that right.
That’s exactly why things must change.
I’ll do what I must to create a society
where outsiders and the powerless can lead happy lives.
Empty words.
You can’t justify it--
Weakness is also pitiable.
Legion Magic: Blink Castling.
You’re wearing yourself out.
And without ever coming close to striking me.
Sleep now.
I refuse.
Not 'til I've incinerated everything in sight!
Mana Zone: Full Release!
Flame Magic…
Calidos Brachium…
Purgatory!
Oh yes!
Now the fun really begins!
"Mereoleona." Is that what you said your name was?
You made me raise my fist against you.
Interesting.
I like it!
It's not often that I get to use this on someone!
You make for a suitable dance partner.
I'm pleasantly surprised.
You’re a strong one.
But you still don't compare to me.
Round two!
What are we gonna do, Yuno?
At this rate, Yami and the others won't last long!
I know that.
Captain Nozel!
Yuno, don't attempt something beyond your power.
Know your strengths.
Focus on what you're capable of achieving right now.
And don’t bother worrying about the rest of us.
If possible, can you buy me a little more time?
I’ll finish him with my next blow!
What’s the matter, Captain Macho Scruff?
Don’t tell me you’ve run out of fight already?
You have terrible taste in nicknames.
Look closer, and you'll find that underneath this scruff,
I'm a blushing maiden. You see?
Don’t you know any other moves?
This kid…
he’s pouring every bit of his magical power into a single strike!
You pushed your way through with sheer power after all.
Pretty unrefined for someone like you.
Fine.Now you’ve got my full attention!
For hundreds of years…
you’ve continued to protect this land.
Watch, Lumiere.
The world you envisioned will come to pass.
I will bring your dream into existence.
Conrad!
There you are.
Asta!
I'm afraid you’re a little late to stop me.
For this world…
No, don’t!
…is finished.
And in its place, a new reality will thrive!
Stand down, Asta.
I’ve driven the Imperial Sword’s magic into the singular point.
No one can stop the fall of the Clover Kingdom.
The fate of this land is sealed!
No, it’s not!
I’m gonna pull that sword out and make you eat your words!
Because I don't even know how to quit!
I’ll follow through even if it kills me!
Hear me? You're the one who should back off!
Poor child. You should take what I’m about to say to heart, Asta.
-My magic is 'never giving up'! -My magic is 'never giving up'!
If I’d had someone like you around in my day,
perhaps my loneliness wouldn’t have been so all-consuming.
Goodbye, Mereoleona.
Round three.
Huh.
This battle…
…isn’t over yet!
Wait. Her power increased?!
Explain!
How can you still move?
Uh. Hey there.
Sup, Lady Mereoleona?
Good morning, big sis!
Good morning, Lady Mereoleona!
Big sister.
'Cause I've got grit!
Also…
if I kick the bucket in a place like this…
…those idiots will think they can laugh at me!
And there’s another thing.
If I’m not the strongest,
then I can't call a certain someone…
…my rival anymore!
You draw strength from your comrades, aye?
Not bad.
But I must admit it’s not my style. Still…
You’ve done well, Mereoleona!
Honestly, I think you could beat me in a fistfight.
So let’s see!
Are you powerful enough to best me when I go all-out?!
Oh jeez.
You’re really feisty for a baby knight.
You even made me use my trump card.
If I had met you when I was still the Wizard King,
I might have made you one of my advisers.
Maybe!
What you’re doing is not right!
Don’t gimme that.
No one actually knows what’s right and what’s wrong,
so you don't get to make that judgment!
We’re basically the same!
Conrad and I have big dreams,
and there's nothing we won't do to bring those dreams to life!
I get you. In a battle like this, the idea of right and wrong kinda falls apart.
So we’ll have to protect what matters to us!
Until we have nothing left to give!
-Combo Spell… -Combo Spell…
Dimension Slash…
-Scorching Light! -Scorching Light!
You haven't won.
A little scratch isn’t enough to take me out.
That’s a shame.
Asta, I’m borrowing your move.
Here’s where we are alike. I hate losing more than anything too!
Whatever.
I don’t care about saving power for the fortress anymore.
I’ll pour everything we’ve got…
…into crushing you fools!
Why can’t you accept that I’m right?
There's not a single part of this unjust world
worth protecting, boy!
Join me! Let us build a new reality together!
I don’t care about you or your insane ideas.
My dream is to become the Wizard King!
What nonsense.
Becoming a Wizard King changes nothing in this kingdom, believe me.
No.
Nothing.
I have you completely surrounded.
That sword of yours will never touch me!
No matter how much fire is in your heart, this is beyond you!
I’ll make you an offer one last time.
Stand beside us, Asta.
I'll even name you as my successor.
The new world will need a new king.
You’re crazy! Hell, no!
You don’t ask someone to make you the Wizard King!
You earn the title through your own merits!
And you’re wrong. I can stop you.
If there isn’t a way…
…I’ll make one!
Y’know what this world taught me?
To go harder and surpass my limits!
Good. That was an impressive attack.
And out of respect, I didn’t parry it.
But I tire of hearing your naïve notions.
And I'm done playing pointless games.
If we cannot walk this path together,
there’s no point in holding back anymore.
Asta, I didn’t ask you to join our cause because of your power.
That would be welcome but wholly unnecessary.
Nor was it because you know this nation’s inequalities.
I simply wanted someone with the same determination as me
to be rewarded in life.
Unfortunately, you chose to keep your eyes clenched firmly shut!
What a shame.
I'm neutralizing him with my Anti-Magic,
but I can't keep up!
That's it!
Finally, let's go.
I’ve been waiting for him to think he could go easy on us.
Exploding Fireball!
From there, Flame Bondage Formation!
Full Reflection!
Ice Wedge Magic: World End Martyr!
To be clear, this is me going easy on you.
Consider that to be a lesson, young soldier.
You think way too highly of yourself, you old fart.
Come on, Asta. Hurry it up!
Our magic isn’t going to hold out much longer!
Black Hurricane!
It's admirable that you still manage to keep your spirits high.
but your movements are slowing down!
One Horn Bull Thrust!
No matter how much you struggle against me,
you’ll never bridge the gap between us!
Behold! The power of the Wizard King!
You can tell yourself that.
But…
I’ll never call someone like you the Wizard King.
Crap. If I let my guard down, my black form is done for.
I need to land a solid hit with everything I’ve got left.
You have a skewed idea of what a king is capable of.
You think the Wizard King's all powerful.
But none were able to bring revolution to this nation, including the first!
In fact, Julius did quite the opposite when he was beaten by the elves.
Or have you forgotten?!
Because of him, the Clover Kingdom almost met its doom!
Changing nothing! Protecting nothing!
Every Wizard King has been effectively useless.
-It's not like that. -Hmm?
You're forgetting that the current Wizard King
gave his own life to protect his citizens.
Exactly like the first one did.
And even after he’d given everything to keep the kingdom safe,
he kept on sleeping,
waiting for hundreds of years.
And do you know why?
All so when we needed him again, he’d be there!
The leaves of a clover are said to each contain one thing.
In the first three dwells integrity, hope, and love.
The fourth leaf is given over to good luck.
And in the fifth, there lives the devil.
Is he seriously about to die again?
This kid's such a piece of work.
I suppose I’ll help, and then later, I'll collect my payment in full.
Enough talk.
You were able to become the Wizard King
because a bunch of people recognized your virtues!
And betraying those people makes you unfit to carry the title!
You’re just a fake!
'Cause a real Wizard King inspires the people he protects!
He gives them a dream to chase after.
He's the opposite of useless!
You still don’t understand the true nature of the place you live.
Discrimination and prejudice run rampant. You know that!
Haven’t you seen people’s hopes and dreams crushed over and over again in this land?
Without my help, this country will never change!
Our future is not for you to decide!
Right now, no matter how rich or royal someone is,
everybody works together to make sure we all live a better life!
So stay out of our way!
Such insignificant improvements will never break the cycle.
You’re the one in the way of progress!
There you are. Took long enough, but I feel like
I'm finally getting a taste of what the real you is all about!
Shut up!
I will no longer suffer the fantasies of a child
who knows nothing of the real world!
Not good.
My black form is coming undone!
I admit, there was a time I trusted this country and its citizens.
When I was the Wizard King, I championed the incremental changes you speak of.
But people are always bound to betray you.
I’m sure you know something about that.
So a small portion of your community has changed for the better,
do you honestly think the rest of the country
will alter their behavior as well?
It’s not about change.
It’s about coming together! You wanna world in your own image!
A place where you’re actually the only one with the freedom to be happy.
Well, I wanna laugh with everyone!
I want my friends to smile, always.
That’s why we're gonna bring change to this country together!
You’ll all form a nation full of citizens who respect each other.
One where laughter is everywhere!
That’s the kind of world I’m gonna make a reality!
My magic! It’s back!
Noelle!
Water Creation Magic: Valkyrie Armor!
Yeah!
You struggle in vain.
This defiance only keeps you from living in an ideal world.
Why fight against me?
A truly ideal world,
isn’t something you have to force on other people!
It’s something we have to earn ourselves!
Noelle! Here! Look at me!
Mirror Magic: Mirror Brigade!
The truth is I used to resent this life as well.
I was abandoned by my family
because I couldn't learn to control my magic powers.
For a while, I thought I was alone in this world.
But now, I have amazing friends!
Ones who make sure I know that I belong.
They accepted me and my shortcomings.
And they support me!
They stand beside me as I race forward toward my dreams!
Combo Spell…
Mirror Meteo…
Dragon!
Magic Conversion!
Turn the ice into water!
Yeah, here we go!
Fate Manipulation: Absolute Evasion!
Spatial Magic: Fallen Angel's Wingbeat!
Let's surpass…
…our limits!
Jeez. Just go already!
Leave it to me!
This kingdom can get better. We’re not fated to stay as we are now.
We will not let you take that chance away from us!
Hear me?!
It’s our world.
And we’ll change it……not you!
Do you give up?
Because I’m not finished yet.
I can do this all day if you like.
-However… -Hmm?
A better choice would be to work together.
I don’t mean to brag.
I can’t do anything without the help of my friends.
I nearly died a bunch of times, but with them at my side,
I’ve been able to come further than I thought possible!
Stop talking!
I wanna world of acceptance and happiness,
where people are glad to wake up and start a new day!
You don't make something like that by killing a bunch of people!
No one will accept your world if that's the price!
Tell me. What’s your name?
It’s Noelle. Noelle Silva.
A noble? Yes, of course.
I see now.
You're a good girl, Noelle.
You're a royal, and yet you can empathize with the weak.
If a person like you exists in this era, there is still hope.
C'mon, now of all times?
You gotta be kidding me. What a joke.
Well, I, for one, can still keep fighting.
For many more rounds, I bet.
But unfortunately, it’s my turn to sleep.
I had an excellent time though.
I did it.
I took him out, everyone!
I am not finished!
No. Not yet.
This is a forbidden spell.
One activated in exchange for my life!
Doom’s Gate!
Argh!
One more chance.
I will not give up on achieving my goal, Asta!
That’s fine. 'Cause I’m not done yet either.
I’m gonna be
the Wizard King.
So I’ll keep standing.
No matter what.
Just watch me!
Come on!
Let’s finish this!
Asta!
I've got something for you.
What do you mean?
You won't need an explanation.
That sword will lead the way.
-The future of this nation… -This magic…
…lies with you.
I feel it.
This power is coming from everyone!
It's their hopes and dreams.
I feel your spirits flowing through me!
Stop, Master Nacht! What are you doing?
You've gotta slow down.
You’ve worked yourself ragged since you got back to the Clover Kingdom.
If you give up any more magical power, you're gonna pass out for sure!
A nice long nap doesn’t sound like the worst idea.
Especially if it means someone who’s doing a good thing gets rewarded.
Right here.
Right now.
Everyone.
We'll all surpass our limits.
The Imperial Sword?
What good do you think that will do you?
Asta. Do it.
I will stop you!
Come on!
Why are you so hell-bent on destruction?
I see things as they are.
This country must burn!
The nation is rotten to the core!
Its very foundation must be razed and rebuilt anew!
Stand aside! I have to save everyone!
I'm back
Who exactly do you mean by "everyone"? Those you deem worthy?
No! Those who are oppressed and without hope in their lives.
For their sake, I will create--
I…
I… will…
Even if you’re a peasant and don’t have magical power,
you can still be the strongest person in the world.
You can be everyone’s hope.
You’ll see. I’ll prove it to you, Conrad!
One day…
…I’ll be the Wizard King!
Did that boy
just defeat me?
How strange.
If that’s the case,
why do I feel so at ease?
Ah.
Now it’s making sense.
Asta. Become the Wizard King.
And then share the warm world you hold in your heart
with every citizen in this nation.
Your magic is 'never giving up.'
So I know you can do it.
You are here too?
I see.
Conrad used to be cheerful and honest.
When he saw people struggling, he empathized with them.
Everyone loved him.
He was strong and kind.
A man not unlike Asta.
But he was framed by the royalists.
His wife and his comrades were slaughtered as a result, and after…
he was never the same again.
Asta, thank you for stopping him.
I’m confused.
Why was I able to tap into the Imperial Sword there at the end?
What do you mean?
When we were fighting, I hit him with my Demon-Slayer Sword.
Its magic must have been neutralized.
So what happened?
Ah, that’s simple.
Generations of Wizard Kings.
They watch these events unfold,
and they lent their miraculous power to you.
Whoa! That’s, like, the coolest thing I’ve ever heard!
Oh, calm down. He’s just teasing you, dummy.
No, it’s true. I swear!
Rest assured, predecessors,
the clovers who will carry this kingdom into the future, are growing up nicely.
Are you mocking Prince Lumiere?
What do you think, Asta? Aren’t Wizard Kings incredible?
Yes, sir!
And one day, I’ll be an incredible person too.
When I’m the Wizard King!
What a surprise, I caught you slacking.
Do you have any idea how hard I fought?!
Mmm?
The place was in shambles,
but it looks like it’ll get rebuilt faster than I expected.
Yeah.
Conrad.
He was a Wizard King.
-Ouch! -Mm-hmm.
Forget about him.
Good call.
I'll be a proper Wizard King, so it's fine.
Not so fast! We both know I'll be the one calling the shots--
-Can't hear you. -Don't ignore me!
You wanna go? Let's do it! The Triumph may have been canceled,
but I can still beat you in a one-on-one match to prove I'm strongest.
Not a chance.
I'm going to be the Wizard King!