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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.

After his triumph, he was hailed as the Wizard King,

and his story became legend.

Time flowed onward into the present.

The role of Wizard King was passed down through the ages,

and always, he and the Magic Knights under his command

have fought to keep the kingdom safe.

nine squads of knight-mages whose powers

are specialized for combat, operating under

the direct control of the Wizard King.

These heroic men and women risk their lives

to protect their country.

For their bravery and dedication, the Magic Knights

and the Wizard King are revered throughout the Clover Kingdom.

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And now for some magic-boosting

moguro-leaf juice!

So gross!

Time for another round!

Still gross!

You want a swig, birdie?

Or not.

Yeah, I got me a grimoire.

So what if I've got no magic?

I'm gonna kick butt anyway!

Okay, here we go. Back to work!

One thousand and one!

I bet Yuno's doing some special training, too.

He won't get the best of me.

Determined to succeed despite his lack of magic,

Asta was training hard for the Magic Knights Entrance Exam,

which would be held at the Clover Kingdom's capital

in six months' time.

And indeed, so was Yuno.

That's enough for today.

Maybe... a little more.

He'll be training, too.

...1,001!

Now, break!

Both young men had their sights set

on becoming the Wizard King.

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Now, Yuno I can understand.

But encouraging Asta to take the exam, really?

Are you certain?

Well, why not?

He insists on taking it, so what else should I do?

We had some other promising youngsters.

It's impossible. There's just no way!

We'll never be Magic Knights.

That guy was insanely powerful,

and they kicked him out of the ranks.

We just can't!

We're sorry, sir!

But, unfortunately, it appears

they've had a change of heart.

Okay, Yuno, I understand,

but does Asta really have a chance?

Well, he insists on taking it,

so what else should I do?

Yuno I can understand,

but I don't see the point in Asta going, too.

Yes, well, he insists on taking it,

so what else should I do?

Oh, I see the problem here.

You're going to be lonely

when Asta leaves for the capital, aren't you?

That's so sweet, Father!

He's totally off the mark!

It's just, if Asta's going to fail anyway,

wouldn't it be better for him

not to take it in the first place?

And the little ones!

They'll miss him terribly, I'm sure.

This isn't about me.

I'm just thinking of the children, that's all.

Don't give me that look.

That goes for you, too.

I know I'm going to miss Yuno and Asta

when they leave for the city. You're not alone.

W-Well, I've raised them

since they were infants

and spent all these years living alongside them.

It's only natural that I'd miss them a bit.

I understand.

We've always looked out for them and kept them safe, but now,

we must give them a chance to make their own way.

Yes, exactly. Look at it like this.

Yuno may well succeed, but in all likelihood,

Asta will not, and he'll turn right around and come back.

Yes! You're right! He probably will.

Okay, then!

Yuno may be lost to us, but Asta's sure to come back.

Now, about that book of Asta's.

Do you think it could truly be a grimoire?

It seems so unlikely.

Why would he get one if he can't use magic?

No clue.

However, that book...

Go on.

Nothing.

Well, what d'you think? My very own grimoire.

I don't know how it happened, but I got one!

The five-leaf clover...

Who would have thought?

Training doesn't stop till I reach the church!

Comin' through!

Made it!

Hey! Welcome back!

How's training?

----Well? Who got here first?

Mm... It's a close call, but Yuno was a tiny bit faster.

Seriously? Were you really watching?

All right, then.

Let's see who's first into the church.

Looks like that would be me.

I didn't expect Yuno to be so childish.

He musta snapped, with all the training they're doing.

It's getting pretty intense.

Though...

We'll have firewood for years.

I'm gonna be the Wizard King.

Hey, Yuno!

Curious about my training, huh?

Well...

Oh, Nash!

Is something up?

Nothing much.

Just bored, that's all.

Thought I'd spend some time

making fun of a dumb dummy doing dumb stuff.

This isn't dumb, you punk!

Yeah, it really is.

I mean, you can't even use magic,

and you're taking the Magic Knights Exam?

There's no way you'll pass.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

Look!

I've got a grimoire now and everything.

I'll get into a Magic Knight Squad, I know I will.

And then, someday,

I'll become the Wizard--

No, you won't!

You're poor like the rest of us.

An orphaned cast-off.

Kids like us don't get to have dreams.

Hey, Nash...

No giving up, you hear me?!

We can dream as much as we want to!

No, you're wrong!

We can't do anything!

We can!

Look!

I'm followingmydreams.

Even if you're a poor orphan,

you can become great, just like anyone else.

You can do anything you want,

make your dreams come true,

and make the people you care about happy.

That's exactly what I'm going to prove.

Come on.

I'll join the Magic Knights and be the Wizard King!

Watch!

Wow!

Well, now.

Asta and Yuno are heading

to the royal capital tomorrow, after all.

I thought we'd send them off in style.

It's quite a feast.

Father went to a bunch of villages.

He got all the pop-potatoes he could.

Oh, Father!

Don't look at me like that.

It isn't just for you.

Honestly...

I mainly did it for Yuno.

Father...

It's true.

Yuno just might make it into the Magic Knights.

But you...

Father!

Now, listen. It's a tough exam.

There's no shame if failing, Asta.

It's not like anybody expects you to pass.

I can't even tell if you're cheering me on

or putting me down right now!

You'll always have a place here, all right?

No matter what, this is your home.

Even if it is a crumbling dump, it's still your home.

Yeah, and don't ever forget it.

We're gonna miss you so much while you're gone, Asta,

and Yuno, too!

Yeah, 'cause we're family!

You're gonna say all that stuff to Yuno, too, right?

About how he can always come back.

Yes, well, uh...

He'll be fine.

Hey, now!

You may not think so, but I'll be fine, too.

I'm gonna be the Wizard King.

Then I'll come back for Sister Lily.

And when I do, I'll ask her to marry m--

Let's all eat now, shall we?

Boiled pop-potatoes, battered pop-potatoes,

Roasted pop-potatoes or fried.

Sautéed pop-potatoes, and steamed, too.

Boiled pop-potatoes à la Hage, pop-potatoe juice,

and extra-special pop-potatoe flan.

Thank you! It looks so yummy!

It's only a little bit burnt!

So good!

I call dibs on this one.

Don't hog it all for yourself, you big pig!

Delicious.

Take care, boys.

Yuno, you'll write us, won't you?

Of course.

I hope you guys have fun!

But come back soon, okay?

Asta will be back soon enough.

Don't you worry.

Come on, Nash!

But listen.

If by some chance, some very small one,

you actually manage to join the Magic Knights...

Yeah, what?

Then I'll start believing dreams really can come true.

That I can be anything I want, and maybe one day

I'll become a Magic Knight, too!

Or, you know, whatever.

I'll be waiting.

Sure.

All right, Asta. Let's get going.

Hey, hold up, Yuno.

Do you have to be such a jerk all the time, lady-killer?

Sure, we're rivals.

That doesn't mean we can't be friends.

Yuno!

See you later! Wish us luck, everybody!

Have a safe trip! Good luck!

So long.

Yuno and Asta.

So strange to watch them leave.

I can't believe how much they've grown.

Asta's always had that boundless energy,

from the day we met.

Everybody, I'd like you to meet our new arrival:

Sister Lily. Let's give her a warm welcome.

----Ah... Sister Lily?

Yes?

Pretty please, will you marry me?

Oh, I didn't mean to! Sorry!

Sister Lily...

Oh, boy. He's lost it now.

Yuno may not like to admit it, but Asta changed him.

Made him stronger, more determined.

Asta...

His injuries are very bad.

It's my fault he's hurt.

He was just trying to defend me.

From what? Yuno, what happened?

Asta! Stay with us!

Sister... Lily...

I'm here.

Will you... marry me?

He'll be all right.

Good luck, boys. We're proud of you.

Summer.

After months of training, Asta and Yuno have finally set out

for the royal capital to take the Magic Knights Entrance Exam.

The capital is a far distance from Hage,

and their journey will be a long one.

The capital, eh?

What do ya think it's gonna be like?

Wonder if we'll meet the Wizard King.

First we have to pass the Magic Knights Entrance Exam.

And then, who knows?

Aw, man, I can't wait!

You can't? Aren't you nervous, though?

Huh? About what?

How very Asta.

Let's get a move on, huh?

Got a long way to go!

Hey!

I gotta be the Wizard King, like, yesterday.

It doesn't matter when you get there.

It won't make you the Wizard King any sooner.

And once I am the Wizard King...

Asta! Is that you?

How grand you've become!

Sister! I mean, my darling Lily.

I've come for you, just as I promised I would.

I am the Wizard King now. Hop on, my dear.

Yes!

Hold on tight for the ride of your life.

It'll be great!

Can you even fly a broom, without any magic?

Yeah, sure, I'll make it work.

Will you, now?

Totally! I'm sure my trusty grimoire will help me.

As long as you don't give up, you can do anything.

C'mon, let's move!

Do you wanna get left behind?

We'll keep training till we reach the capital!

Sure, we will.

Betcha can't catch me! Ha, ha!

No, not done yet!

Stop this. So much further to go.

Not yet. Still going.

Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!

I wish everybody back home could get to try this, too.

Yeah.

This way!

Actually, this way.

Hey, wait up.

Stay out of my way!

Calm down. I was just helping you.

Well, I don't need your help.

Gotcha!

No! My precious moguro-leaf juice.

Why'd you stop?

Oh, wow! It's huge.

The capital! Finally!

That's where the Wizard King is!

Here we go. Time to do this thing!

Hope you're ready! 'Cause I'm comin'!

I will be the Wizard King! Yeah!

After a long journey, Asta and Yuno

have finally arrived at the royal capital

of the Clover Kingdom.

Awaiting them there

is the Magic Knights Entrance Exam.

If they are to join a Magic Knight squad,

they must face off against one mighty foe after another.