03x43 - Rescue

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In Clover Kingdom

where magic decides everything,

the only boy who has no magic, Asta,

is working very hard

to become the Magic Emperor.

In this kingdom,
there are some who can use magic,

but because of their weak magical power,

they can hardly wield any decent magic.

These people, who take up a small portion
of the population,

live in the shadows.

They are still trying to survive each day.

Where am I?

Why am I here?

That's right! I…

You're finally awake.

You're Asta's friend!

Yes.

Our magic has been sealed,
so we can't escape.

I also lost

the magic tool I borrowed from Asta
that can track the user's location.

Where are we?

Who are these people?

The only thing we have in common

is that we were on trial
for being servants of the devil.

I reckon they plan on using that
to their advantage.

This is all in the name of justice.

Yes, Mr. Kabwe.

The associates of the devil

who brought chaos and destruction
upon this kingdom

must be exterminated

by any means necessary.

REIHART STREET

What a big crowd.

The Devil Banishers are
the vigilantes we've been waiting for!

Please execute
the associates of the devil!

-Yes!
-Yes!

-Make them pay with blood!
-Make them pay!

I can't wait!

THE EXECUTION OF THE
TWO ASSOCIATES OF THE DEVIL

This is…

How dare they scare my angel?

I'm going to k*ll them!

They seem to be getting more frenzied.

This is scary!

Nero and Marie.

We have to rescue them!

Brats, Sir Julius is contacting us.

Are all the squads ready?

It's almost noon, the time of execution
that the Devil Banishers set.

The enemy's strength is unknown

and they are likely to use potions
as well as magic.

This may very well be an intense battle,

but I hope you will do all you can
to safely rescue the captured.

First of all,
Silver Eagle and Crimson Lion

will be in charge of supporting the rescue

and protecting the gathered civilians.

Blue Rose and Green Mantis
will be in charge

of patrolling the square.

The core mission of this operation,
the rescue of the hostages,

will be assigned to Black Bull.

All right.

Anyhow,

it seems we have a few guests
who aren't part of this battle.

Your subordinates are suspected
of aiding the enemy,

so you feel somewhat responsible,

but I won't tolerate you running around
at a time like this.

Saving lives is our primary objective.

I ask that you act according to our plan.

Of course, that was my intention.

However, I must confirm one thing.

If Asta uses the devil's power
in front of the people,

he will undoubtedly create further mayhem.

-So for this battle--
-Tell him not to use it, right?

We obviously know that.

Kids, listen up.

Stick to the plan.

Everyone but the Little Brat and Gauche
are to patrol the square.

The lives of our comrades are at stake.

Keep your eyes peeled!

-Yes!
-Yes!

I'm counting on all of you.

The other Magic Knights are patrolling
the Noble Realm as instructed.

After all, the execution
could be a distraction

while they wreak havoc elsewhere.

No matter what,
this operation has to succeed

to prevent unsettling
the people any further.

Yes, let's have faith in everyone now.

Nothing out of the ordinary so far.

I hope the rescue goes smoothly.

Captain Vangeance is in charge
of defending the border,

so he isn't able to join in
on the main operation.

We must be alert!

-Yes!
-Yes!

Honestly, why are we on patrol?

You could take out any opponent
with just a few moves!

I just have to follow orders.

Wait up!

It's almost time.

The vigilantes are about to show up!

We can't rely on
the Magic Parliament and Magic Knights!

The Devil Banishers are our true saviors!

That's right!

Mete out justice now!

Their members must be among the crowd too.

There's no way to tell them apart.

They all have the same look in their eyes.

Were they all drugged too?

I can't keep waiting here!

Captain Yami, let me go too!

I want to go too!

Shut up!

If you don't behave,
you'll blow the whole operation!

But not doing anything is…

Little Brat, you're key to this operation.

Just sit tight and wait for your turn.

Okay.

Are there no signs of them yet?

It's almost noon.

Charlotte, there are no signs
of anyone suspicious.

Don't let down your guard.

Yes, Charlotte.

Hurry and show yourselves.

Witch.

If you don't want your friends to die,
then do as we say.

Don't try anything stupid

or your friends will die
before their public execution.

Walk toward the square's exit.

I've heard about this before,

but I really can't sense
any of their magic.

It's okay.

Everyone will save Nero and Marie.

I understand.

They're finally here.

Fellow devil haters,

the time has come

for punishment in the name of justice!

We are the Devil Banishers

who wish to destroy the devils!

-Marie!
-Nero!

Calm down.

It seems they do have a way to prevent
their magic from being detected.

Are there only three of them using it?

Look at the horns on this woman!

They are the best proof

that she sold her soul to the devil
to use Forbidden Magic!

How terrifying!

She's no different from a devil!

And the little girl next to her

became a servant to the devil

along with her ex-convict of a brother!

It is an indisputable fact
that they have harmed

-innocent people!
-Her harmless appearance is deceiving!

-Put them to death!
-Die!

They should've been ex*cuted
when the verdict came out!

Damnatio,

there will be many civilian casualties

if that Barrier Magic spell explodes!

Kabwe,

is putting innocent civilians in danger

the form of justice that you think of?

That is definitely the magic

of the subordinate
of the chin-moled scale bastard.

Aside from these two,

we mustn't forget the most hateful one

who is possessed by a devil.

His name is…

Asta!

Asta, the Devil Banishers' greatest wish

is to have you ex*cuted!

You are the main culprit
behind the earlier riots!

I know you are here!

-Asta?
-Yami was right!

They won't release the hostages
even if Asta comes forward!

As long as you show yourself
and allow us to capture you,

I can consider freeing these two.

Nero!

Marie!

Asta, what's the matter?

Do you treasure your life
over the lives of your comrades?

That must be it!

Damned despicable servant of the devil!

Asta would never abandon his comrades!

All right then.

If you don't come out…

I'm right here!

-That's Asta!
-He's really here!

Come over here.

I don't see Vanessa,
but I don't have time to look for her.

Wicked devil-possessed one!

Folks, he's the main culprit
who put our kingdom through hell!

You got my family k*lled!

k*ll him!

Execute him!

We're not associates of the devil!

Shut up, devil!

Please stop.

Give your grimoire to that person.

Does that ruin your plan?

I know you planned to use your Anti Magic

to remove the Barrier Magic.

What's the matter?

Hand it over quickly!

Will you release Nero and Marie?

Yes, I did say that.

Then put away your swords

and step away from Nero and Marie!

Very well.

Now, hand it over quickly.

Okay.

What?

There's another Asta?

I was just waiting for you
to look away from the hostages.

Dark Magic,

Dark Cloaked Avidya Slash!

That was so scary!

The sleep potion!

That won't work anymore!

Paper Magic,
Dagger-Folding Early Summer Rain!

Nero! Marie!

Don't even think about it!

Take this!

-Blocked!
-Damn it!

Charlotte!

Let's go!

Things are getting exciting now!

My comrades will buy us some time.

Permeation Magic,

Share the Same Fate.

Nero! Marie!

Wait!

Get out of the way!

Move it!

Little Brat, where are you?

Potions?

Water Magic,

Sea Dragon's Nest!

What's going on?

My magic control is…

It's closing in!

Finral, how's Marie?

Asta is giving chase.

I wanted to follow,

but I couldn't see clearly
through the smoke.

It's also affecting my magic.

None of my Trap Magic
around the square has been set off.

This smoke seems to be used
to disrupt magic.

Such dirty tricks!

Go, Yami!

He cleared out the smoke in no time!

You're in charge of evacuating the people.

Kneel.

Begone!

Did they get away?

How far are you planning on taking me?

We're not going anywhere.

It's because our mission

was to get you as far away as possible
from the square

since you can change fate in your favor.

Really?

But even if I don't change fate,

my comrades will have rescued
the hostages by now.

It seems that
I don't have to obey your orders.

We know we're no match for you,

and if we're arrested,
our memories will be searched.

Our mission is complete.

We won't regret dying

for the plan to succeed.

No way. They set themselves on fire!

Was the plan that important to them?

I can sense their ki over here.

Stop.

You just walked right into our trap.

Leave your grimoire over there.

If you resist, this girl will die.

Asta.

Don't worry!

I'll save you!

You won't be able to do a thing
without the devil's power.

Come, Mr. Kabwe.

Let's take them away
before the pursuers catch up.

No, we have to finish them here.

That isn't part of the plan!

The Magic Knights
are stronger than we anticipated.

Things have been going smoothly so far
because we have been lucky.

We have to seize this chance
to make sure we achieve our goal.

But…

-What are you afraid of, coward?
-What?

Watch yourselves!

What?

Damn you!

Nero!

Abominable devil-possessed one!

If you dodge, the girl will be hit!

Paper Magic,
Dagger-Folding Early Summer Rain!

What was that?

Are you the Devil Banishers?

Yuno?

What are you doing here?

We happened to be patrolling the area
and came across this.

It's just a coincidence.

This isn't part of our duties,

but Captain Vangeance told us
to use our own discretion.

Asta, are you all right?

I'm fine. Save Nero first!

How dare you!

We were so close to getting Asta.

We can't get caught!

Give Nero back!

If you get any closer, this girl will die.

Wait, are they fleeing?

That's not happening.

A devil resides
within this Five-Leaf Grimoire.

I'll be keeping it for you.

Wait!

Asta…

Damn it!

-Asta!
-Asta!

Mimosa, check on Marie.

Okay!

They stole the grimoire.

They're far too obsessed!

Even without your grimoire,

you still have magic
that you can use, right?

Yuno?

What are you talking about?

Right.

My magic is in never giving up.

I will bring Nero and the grimoire back!

Marie!

Marie, don't die!

It's still too early for you
to become a real angel!

Don't leave me!

According to Mr. Owen,

it'll be some time before she wakes up.

Does that mean Marie is fine?

Yes.

I see.

I owe you another one.

Today, we confirmed that my subordinates
are involved in this matter.

I must first apologize
for my poor supervision.

They claim to have
a greater sense of justice,

but they used civilians as hostages.

That is despicable behavior.

Perhaps that wasn't their intent

and was merely goaded
and manipulated by the enemy.

Perhaps they stole Asta's grimoire

because their purpose differs
from Kabwe and the others.

Look at you, sitting here,
as if nothing had happened.

But you weren't even around.

Didn't you tearfully
pledge your loyalty to the old man?

I'm sorry, Yami.

I asked him to guard the border

in case Spade Kingdom tried
to make a move at this time.

That would've been troublesome.

Everyone, please take a look at this.

Based on the memories we retrieved

from the Devil Banishers
that we caught at the square,

most of them were hired members.

I'm sorry to intrude, but this is urgent!

What is it?

-It's a transmission from Kabwe!
-What?

Kabwe?

Where are you?

Those people

don't actually want to exterminate devils!

It's the exact opposite!

They want to have a devil's power!

What did you say?

They are people who worship devils!

Devil Believers!

My angel Marie!

Thank goodness you're fine!

But this isn't the end of it!

Black Clover, Page ,

"Those Who Worship the Devil."

I won't be satisfied
until I wipe the floor with them!