"It's been three days since joining the Black Bulls. Keeping a diary feels unprofessional, but I'll use it as practice for my research notes.
Noelle had another magic power surge; Asta saved her. Her gaze toward Asta has changed since then.
Tsundere things, you know! Waiting for her confession is less likely than waiting for Asta, that block of wood, to figure things out.
Surprisingly, Noelle's magic power is not only immense but also different from others'.
The Clover Kingdom's magic power was plundered from the elves 500 years ago. Could Noelle's unique magic be related? Is magic hereditary? This differs from what Igneel taught me; magic might be different in these two worlds. This is a topic worth researching.
Fortunately, the headquarters has a library. I don't know who left it, but it has research materials on magic power. I've struck gold! My research will be much easier.
Unsurprisingly, the library was covered in dust. The Black Bulls aren't known for their love of reading.
I've gotten used to life in the Black Bulls. I'm feeding the beasts, so Asta handles other chores. I feed the beasts, read, and train. It's not bad. My first mission should be coming soon!"
Drake closed his diary, putting the pen in the inkwell. Diaries are private; secrecy is essential. Drake writes in Chinese characters, ensuring no one can understand it. That's how he keeps it safe.
From his window, he saw Yami and Magna leaving, looking determined. Drake felt a sense of foreboding, but he knew what they were doing.
…
The next morning, Asta leaned against a wall. "I've been cleaning and doing laundry; it's like being back at the church! I don't understand the Magic Knights' work. Drake, what do Magic Knights do?"
Drake tossed meat to the obedient beasts. "Magic Knights investigate unusual occurrences, hunt monsters, and fight invaders. Normal missions are assigned by the captain; only major missions come from the Wizard King. Just wait. But Magic Knight missions require combat, so use this time to get stronger."
Asta smiled. "You know everything, Drake!"
Drake paused, turning to another direction. "I've been wondering, Noelle, why are you here?"
Noelle, the noblewoman, had been there since they arrived.
Noelle tossed her hair. "I'm royalty; you should be grateful I'm here! Any objections?"
"Stare."
Drake looked at Noelle and Asta. Noelle blushed. "What's with that look? I'm…"
Drake waved his hand. "You're royalty, but being straightforward isn't so bad."
Noelle looked away, as if ignoring him.
They heard voices from the corridor.
"Hahaha, that old man got a royal flush! Unbelievable! He's amazing."
"Can't beat Sekke-ojisan!"
"Burdens make people strong!"
The two approached, revealing themselves.
"Yo! Drake, Dumb Asta, Noelle, we're back!" Magna greeted them cheerfully.
Noelle blushed, turning away. They were completely naked except for their cloaks and Grimoire belts, looking like they'd been robbed by the most ruthless bandits.
Drake had thought "losing your pants" was a figure of speech, but it was literal.
After getting dressed, they recounted their "thrilling" mission. Magna said, "Your first Magic Knight mission is here!"
Drake propped his chin on his hands. "In short, the captain and Magna lost a card game to the village chief of Sosshi Village, the bet being a favor. We're getting rid of wild boars, right?"
Magna laughed. "You're sharp, Drake! You understood perfectly!"
Asta raised his hand. "I have a question. This doesn't concern us, right?"
"Yeah!" Noelle nodded. "You and the captain lost. So…"
Magna exploded. "You idiots! Does Captain Yami clean up his own messes?"
This made perfect sense; question marks appeared above Asta and Noelle's heads.
Magna declared, "We clean up the mess!"
Yami, exhaling smoke, stood. "Do it, or die. Choose."
"We'll do it!" ×2
Asta and Noelle agreed quickly.
…
The mission to remove the wild boars fell to the three Black Bulls rookies: Drake, Asta, and Noelle, with Magna as their senior. The question was how to get to Sosshi Village.
Finral's spatial magic was the best option, but…
"Can't do it!" Finral refused.
Magna said, "What do you mean, you can't? Idiot!"
Finral pushed Magna's face away. "I can only teleport to places I've seen. I can't teleport to unknown locations."
Magna looked at Finral. "Useless! Let's fly on brooms!"
Asta raised his hand. "Magna-senpai, I have something to say!"
"Go ahead."
Asta said, "I can't use a broom!"
Noelle raised her hand. "Me too!"
"Noelle?"
"Same!" Noelle showed no shame.
Drake raised his hand.
"Drake?" Magna's anger intensified.
"Same!"
Magna exploded. "What's wrong with you three? This is basic, you idiots!"
Asta said proudly, "I have no magic power, hahaha!"
"Why so proud?"
"I can't control my magic; it's obvious! Idiot!" Noelle stated.
"Why so smug?" Magna was close to breaking.
Drake said, "I can't handle any form of transportation."
"Even Drake…!" Magna was speechless.
"Damn it! Use my trusty steed!"
"Steed?"
…
"Crazy Cyclone!"
Magna pointed to an enormous magic broom, its original form barely recognizable except for the broom handle. It was adorned with a bull skull, bones, red leather, and a Black Bulls flag.
Noelle called it "tacky."
Drake also disliked the broom's appearance; it was transportation, something he couldn't handle.
Drake sighed, opening his Grimoire. "I'll follow on foot; you take the lead, Magna-senpai."
Magna was relieved; carrying two people was already difficult; adding Drake would be too much.
Watching the three fly precariously, Drake used his magic.
"Fire Dragon's Flame Wings!"
Giant flame wings sprouted, carrying him into the air, catching up to the others.
This spell appeared in his Grimoire after his broom experience, showcasing his transportation woes!
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