02x23 - Flower of Resolution

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It appeared as if humanity will soon
be destroyed by the demons.

But there was a mage who fought alone
and saved everyone.

He was called the Magic Emperor
and became a legend.

I'm glad to see all of you here.

The Royal Knights Selection Exam
will now begin!

A Royal Knights Selection Exam
is being held

in preparation for a battle
with the Eye of the Midnight Sun

when a mysterious man suddenly appears
at the exam arena.

Sorry for being late.

I am Xerx Lugner. Pleased to meet you.

Asta and this mysterious man,
who calls himself Xerx,

are in the same team
for the exam's tournament.

With a tense atmosphere hanging overhead,

the Royal Knights Selection Exam begins.

The first round will now begin!

Are both teams ready?

I'm all fired up!

Asta, hit him hard!

Show them what Black Bull is made of!

Please do your best!

Defeat them quickly
so you can come and fight with me!

Don't be reckless!

Don't worry, you're sure to win.

I'll keep my eyes peeled.

I wonder what types of magic I'll see.

I can't wait!

Try this while watching the battle.

Thank you.

I'm all fired up!

I want to fight!

What are you so excited about?

This is an exam.

Take this seriously, idiot.

Shouldn't we first understand the terrain

and fill each other in
on our combat abilities?

I hate that you said
something that's super right!

Shorty, I'm always right.

All right, stop arguing.

An annoyed Asta is cute too.

As Xerx said,

we need to understand our combat abilities
and decide on a strategy.

I'm sure the other team
would do the same too.

You're right, Mimosa!

I'm good at healing
and supplementary-type Plant Magic.

Asta uses Anti Magic,
which renders magic ineffective

and is useful in close-range combat.

Xerx, what magic do you use?

What?

An att*ck from the opposing team?

This fast? Where did it come from?

In any case, we need
to relocate our crystal quickly!

Again?

I'm afraid they're long-distance att*cks.

Yet, they're so precise!

How are they doing it?

Adjust by three meters
in the ten o'clock direction.

Roger that.

With my Crystal Magic's Crystal Scope,

I can know your exact location.

That imbecile was so disrespectful
to the Magic Emperor.

I won't give you a chance to show off!

Fire Magic, Burst Javelin!

Rock Magic, Strong Bow!

Crap, if this keeps up, we'll lose!

We need to work together to…

What do you think you're doing, bastard?

I'm so mad!

Is he sleeping?

Sleeping?

He's sleeping.

-He's sleeping.
-He's asleep.

So many people are watching him sleep.

Just imagining that makes me embarrassed!

Goodness!

We have a lot of sleepyheads here.

Are you all not getting enough sleep?

Or is it a battle tactic?

Why are you sleeping? Get up already!

We're going to lose at this rate!

Weren't you giving us a lesson
just a moment ago?

Don't you want to win?

-I don't care if I lose.
-You bastard!

I don't know, nor do I care to know,
how badly you want to win.

Don't force your enthusiasm on me.

I was up all night. I'm so sleepy now.

You can't get anything done with no sleep,
so sleep comes first right now.

That guy named Xerx is actually napping!

Could it be a battle tactic?

No, my Crystal Scope

can determine
someone's physical condition.

He is fully asleep!

Not only does he disrespect
the Magic Emperor,

but he even has
a cavalier and supercilious attitude!

This is truly unforgivable!

Whatever tricks they have up their sleeve,

they can't win if they stay there!

Let's end them with this!

Plant Creation Magic,

Magic Flower Guidepost!

There are two people
near the opposing team's crystal

and another person in a tree
about m in front of them.

The magic power
of the two in the back is expanding!

I'm afraid it's Union Magic!

They're so far away.

The att*ck is incoming!

Although the att*ck strikes
extremely quickly,

as long as I know
the approximate direction and timing,

I can cut it off!

Yes!

He cut off an att*ck that
I couldn't possibly have dodged.

You sure are amazing, Asta!

Having one less combat force
is a disadvantage,

but we can't win if we stay here!

Let's not worry about the useless one.

It's up to the two of us
to find a way to win this, Asta.

I'll locate the enemy's position
and contain them.

You will protect our crystal

while looking for a chance
to approach their crystal with me

and destroy it!

This is our only option for now.

Mimosa sure thinks fast!

She has experienced
countless battles as well.

Okay, it's decided!

This is our first time
working together, Mimosa!

First time?

Yes!

Let's go!

Incoming att*ck!

I got it!

Look, only those two are
charging over to the other side!

That guy is quite something though.

Isn't the other member of Team B sleeping?

Is it to lower his opponents' guard?

Based on their abilities,
it's not entirely impossible.

Yuno, is this interesting in any way?

I think it would be more fun
to be on a date with me.

Honestly! What are you doing?
You look so serious!

In that case,
I'll just have to force you to smile!

Smile!

Those two seem like quite the team.

No, I don't care at all!

Do your best, Mimosa and Asta.

How are those two doing it?

They've easily blocked
our Union Magic att*cks

and are even bringing the crystal over!

They're heading straight for our crystal.

It seems they also have someone
who can detect our locations.

They're approaching the mid-range zone!

I see them!

Two enemies and the crystal!

They're coming!

Don't panic. Our crystal is unscathed.

However, their crystal is already
covered in cracks.

Plant Magic!

Rock Magic!

Magic Cannon Flower!

Rock Fortress!

Mimosa!

When did you learn
such a powerful offensive spell?

Asta, I will become stronger

so I can fight by your side
the next time we meet.

I'll take the lead.

Let's switch to offense now!

I'll take the lead.

Let's switch to offense now!

Mimosa, you've become so reliable now!

I will continue attacking.

Magic Cannon Flower!

That's quite powerful!

Not only is she cute,
but she's also strong!

Gosh! What a contradiction!

I really want to get close to her!

Amazing!

I also want to fight her!

She has become even more feminine.

Is it because she's teamed up with Asta?

So many people are watching!

-How can she still fight? She's cool!
-Asta, you're lucky.

Mimosa is amazing.

I have been quietly observing your efforts
while I worked out my muscles,

but I had no idea you had grown so much.

As your senior, I'm proud of you, Mimosa!

Mimosa has been
putting in a lot of effort.

I'll have to work harder too!

I mustn't lose to her!

Way to go, Mimosa.

A smile? Did you just smile?

Yes! I win!

I didn't smile. You must be seeing things.

What? You're just
too stubborn to admit it!

But I don't hate that.

Whatever.

It seems that she'll continue to grow.

Asta, do your best!

I'll reward you if you win!

They have two people.

After we get close to them,
how about the three of us surround them?

No.

That grey-haired little one
has an Anti Magic Sword.

I've seen it up close before.

He's unbeatable in close combat.

Anti Magic?

I've heard rumors before, but I never
imagined a small brat like him to have it.

So it's dangerous to get close to him?

In that case…

Right.

They split up!

Which side has the crystal?

Magic Flower Guidepost.

This response…

It's on the left.

Got it!

Anti Magic,

try to take on my strongest spell!

An astonishing amount of magic
is building up.

An enormous offensive spell
is coming this way!

I'll cut it along with the crystal!

What's this?

There are two similar responses!

The other two also have
powerful mid-range offensive spells!

This location is surrounded!

If our crystal gets hit
by one of those att*cks,

it will shatter!

It'll be bad if they att*ck
at the same time!

Not even Asta can be
in two locations at once!

Asta!

Asta!

-Asta!
-Asta!

-Asta!
-That's…

Did someone use the paralytic Trap Magic?

This is the worst timing!

There's no way to predict
what will happen.

So this is
the Royal Knights Selection Exam!

Now!

From three directions all at once!

There's no way to dodge that!

It looks hopeless.

-What?
-What?

Our spells were…

What?

-Our spells were reflected back to us!
-Our spells were reflected back to us!

What kind of magic was that?

What just happened?

Asta!

Looks like it went smoothly.

What exactly happened?

Senior Magic Knights sure are something.

I thought that att*ck could've
destroyed your crystal altogether.

But not only did you save the crystal,

you even managed to stay conscious.

That's impressive!

Unfortunately, both you and the crystal

are a candle in the wind.

Now, I don't know
what tricks you might have left,

so I'll destroy your crystal
at a point-blank range.

How can I let a rogue, like you,
destroy the crystal?

You've lost to this rogue.

You're so lame!

Do you have a lack of imagination

when it comes to unknown magics?

As Magic Knights,

shouldn't you consider every possibility
when entering combat?

Why are we working so hard

if enthusiastically unleashing
humongous spells is all it takes to win?

Anyone who loses to me

doesn't deserve to be
in the Magic Knights.

That magic has ash attributes.

So who cast the Trap Magic
that Asta got caught in?

The game ends here.

You pieces of trash
can train and try again.

Damn it!

Never mind.

After all, my motive isn't to win.

I actually came here for another reason.

What do you mean?

Just kidding, idiot!

The crystal's magic has been cut off.

Team B wins!

What is that guy's magic?

He reinforced his opponent's spell
and reflected it back on them.

I'm not sure what's going on,
but he sure is strong.

Is that strange masked man
the first candidate for the Royal Knights?

It's great that Asta's team won,

but I feel upset for some reason!

At times like these,
eating is the best solution!

Well done, both of you.

Stellar teamwork.

The two of you did a great job as bait.

Did you see his expression?

For a second, he thought
I wouldn't destroy the crystal!

Thank you, Mimosa.

Asta.

What kind of attitude is that?

How could you treat
a fellow Magic Knights like that?

The opposing team fought well too!

Even if they fought well, they still lost.

Our teamwork was better than theirs.

Cheer up, Shorty.

Teamwork?

Stop joking!

The trap that I fell into
was your magic, wasn't it?

What were you planning to do?

I wanted you to fall into the trap
and act as bait.

Haven't you heard the saying,

"To fool your enemy,
you must first fool your friends"?

I've never heard of it!

Right, my collar also has a spell on it.

My eyes!

-Asta!
-My eyes!

This little guy is hilarious!

His magic

probably uses magic circles
drawn on the terrain or objects

with magic effects sealed within.

They're activated
when certain conditions are met.

The earlier magic trap

was activated when Asta stepped on it.

For a certain period,

any spells that enter the magic circle
are reflected back.

It is called a counter trap spell.

It sends back spells
with double the speed and power.

Thus, the stronger the att*ck is received,
the more effective it is.

Casting such large-scale Trap Magic

must take an immense amount
of magic power and time.

When did you have time to set them up?

Haven't you been sleeping the whole time?

What the hell?

It's a secret.

Men should keep a mysterious vibe.

What mysterious vibe, Cool Mask Guy?

Asta, "cool" is a compliment.

Explain yourself!

You're loud no matter who you talk to.

The stage is ours next.

Get out of here!

Why are you acting so arrogantly,
Wacky Glasses Delinquent?

Don't change
"delinquent with wacky glasses" to that!

Besides, I'm not
some delinquent wearing wacky glasses!

You're noisy too, Wacky Glasses Dwarf.

Who did you call Wacky Glasses Dwarf,

you hulking woman?

Magna.

Giant.

And one more person.

Who is it?

Goodness.

Every one of you lacks character.

It's him!

You're not beautiful at all!

At least try not to sully
the beauty that is I,

Kirsch Vermillion!

What's up with that dazzling guy?

He's a Vermillion?

He's my older brother.

Older brother?

I wish he would disappear.

I am beautiful.

So beautiful!

Your brother seems very cheerful.

It is my heartfelt wish
that he would disappear.

-Petite Clover!
-Petite Clover!"

The Next Time We Meet!

Asta, I will become stronger

so I can fight by your side
the next time we meet.

Black Clover!

-Black Clover!
-Go, Mimosa!

Black Clover!

-Black Clover!
-Go, Mimosa!

-Black Clover!
-Go, Mimosa!

And so…

Asta, I have become strong!

Do your…

Mimosa, when did you learn
such a powerful serve?

I did it!

Hello. Aren't I beautiful?

Such a beauty I am,

the beautiful Kirsch Vermillion,

Mimosa's beautiful older brother.

Beautiful Black Clover, Page ,

"Fierce Battle."

Beauty is a sin.