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Yuno darted through the air, shouting, "Magic Zone — Spirit Storm!"
A fierce whirlwind of mana erupted toward their enemy.
Patri spun around just in time, raising his massive sword to block the raging wind spell. The blast howled around him, but before he could recover, Asta was already charging in, his greatsword gleaming.
Seeing the attack coming, Patri ditched his sword, summoning another one instantly and clashing head-on with Asta.
The collision between their two massive blades sent a shockwave of black magic rippling through the sky.
Asta roared, "Move aside!"
Patri shouted back, "I know you'll never forgive me—or forgive humans!"
"I can't forgive you either!" Asta bellowed. "But that doesn't mean we can't understand each other!"
"Please—just move!"
Their blades separated in a burst of sparks, sending both fighters flying apart. Asta landed beside Yuno, panting.
Patri's body trembled, his voice breaking into a scream. "I hate this… I hate it all!!"
Black light flared up around him, swallowing his form completely.
Asta's eyes widened. "That's bad… that magic—!"
Patri raised his arms, the darkness around him surging. "Light Magic of Despair—Divine Punishment's Radiance!"
A terrifying beam of dark light blasted toward Asta and Yuno.
Asta gritted his teeth and swung his greatsword, blocking the torrent with sheer force.
Yuno's body shimmered with green light as he placed a glowing hand on Asta's sword.
"As long as I'm with Yuno… we'll never lose!" Asta shouted.
Their magic resonated. Together, they roared, pushing back against the divine beam until it slowly began to fade.
Asta grinned through the strain. "We actually held it off…!"
But the victory took its toll—his demonic power had run dry. His knees buckled, and he nearly dropped out of the sky.
Yuno snapped his fingers, conjuring a whirlwind that caught Asta before he fell. "That last attack must've burned through most of his mana!"
Before they could recover, Patri's body began glowing again, brighter than ever. "I hate it… I hate it all!!"
Yuno's face tightened. "That magic… it's overflowing—way too ominous!"
Asta raised his sword again. "Even if I can't go black mode anymore, I'm not backing down!"
Patri gathered his remaining power, snarling, "Then die!"
A beam of black light shot toward them—
—but a shimmering wall of liquid silver rose up, encasing Asta and Yuno just in time.
A calm voice echoed from beyond the barrier. "Looks like we meet again… though you seem a little different this time."
Yuno blinked in shock. "Captain Nozel!"
From within the radiant mist, the captain of the Silver Eagles, Nozel Silva, appeared, his robes fluttering with regal composure.
"I won't hold back against you," he declared. "You can't win against me."
"The compatibility between magic attributes heavily affects battle outcomes," Nozel continued, eyes narrowing. "And I'm more suited than anyone to fight your light magic."
Instantly, countless swords of light materialized around Patri, descending like a storm.
[By condensing immense mana][He creates mercury in vast quantities, hardening it instantly][Its polished surface reflects light flawlessly]
Every falling light sword shattered the moment it hit Nozel's mercury shields, deflected harmlessly away.
Then, as if the air itself turned fluid, countless mercury arrows formed and shot toward Patri.
He dodged rapidly through the sky, slashing at them with both blades, but each strike was swallowed and dissolved by the living metal.
The silver arrows multiplied, forcing him into full retreat, darting frantically to avoid being skewered.
Asta watched in awe. "The Silver Eagles' captain really lives up to his title…"
"But how's that guy still moving so fast after using up so much mana?"
Nozel calmly observed his struggling opponent. "Running fast won't help you now. I've already finished my preparations."
The mercury surrounding them began to flow like water, weaving into delicate threads that spread outward, forming a massive circular net.
"This spell requires precise control and an enormous amount of mana," he said, raising his hand. "Mercury Creation Magic—Judgment of the Silver Star!"
The metallic web closed around Patri like a shining cage.
"This magic traps both you and your light spells inside," Nozel explained. "It's an inescapable prison that'll keep attacking until you're finished."
From every thread of the circular net, mercury arrows launched at once, raining down on Patri.
He screamed, thrashing wildly. "I hate this world! Die!!"
Dark light burst from his body as he charged at Nozel, but within the mercury sphere, countless mirrored shields rose up, reflecting his beams right back at him.
A scream tore through the sky.
Yuno gasped. "He reflected every single attack back! That level of control is insane!"
Asta's jaw dropped. "That's incredible!"
The mercury flowed like water again, crawling up Patri's body until it completely enveloped him.
Trapped and motionless, he was finally sealed.
Nozel lowered his hand with quiet confidence. "Asta. Yuno. Right? The next Magic Emperor… will be me."
Asta's eyes lit up, grinning. "Then you're my rival! Because the next Magic Emperor's gonna be me!"
In the end, through sheer determination, Asta managed to use his anti-magic to expel the word magic corrupting Patri's body.
Meanwhile, far above, the demon was flying toward a mysterious portal. "So that's the gate to the outside world, huh?"
Suddenly, the Elf King Licht appeared in his path. "You're not going anywhere!"
The demon smirked. "You haven't even fully awakened, yet you still remember me? Interesting."
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[Comment Section Live Feed]
Fairy Tail – Natsu:
"That mercury magic's wild! I'd love to fight that captain myself and show him my Dragon Slayer magic!"
Fairy Tail – Erza:
"The Clover Kingdom seems fascinating. Magic books that let you use any kind of spell? Incredible."
One Piece – Sengoku:
"Sounds like Devil Fruit users to me. Still, that captain's power is no joke."
One Piece – Aokiji:
"Another terrifying world… what a pain."
Black Clover – Asta:
"Nozel's strong, sure—but I'm the one who'll be Magic Emperor!"
Naruto – Naruto Uzumaki:
"Magic Emperor? Sounds like being Hokage! I'll be Hokage for sure!"
Naruto – Sasuke: "You, a Hokage? Don't make me laugh."
One Piece – Luffy: "Naruto, Asta—you've got your dreams, and I've got mine! I'll be King of the Pirates!"
Whitebeard: "Hah! Youth should always burn bright!"
Black Clover – Yuno:
"That idiot Asta doesn't get it. I'll be the Magic Emperor."
Might Guy:
"Ah, the flames of youth are blazing! Beautiful!"
Digimon – Piedmon:
"What the hell is all this nonsense? Is today idiot day?"
Kakashi:
"Sigh… everyone's getting way too hyped."
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The demon sneered. "No wonder you remember me. You couldn't get your grimoire before—but I finally got one from someone dear to you."
"Now, let's finish this properly."
"Word Magic—Spear of Thunder!"
A golden bolt of lightning shot toward Licht.
He swung his sword once, the blade flashing gold—and the lightning vanished without a trace.
Licht countered immediately, sending a beam of golden light toward the demon.
The demon raised his arm. "Word Magic—Earth Shield!"
A massive stone wall surged from the ground, blocking the light.
"Word Magic—Blade Storm!"
Hundreds of spectral swords rained down on Licht, but his movements were impossibly fast. No matter how many blades flew at him, not one could touch him.
"Shatter!" Licht roared, slamming his foot down and breaking the ground apart before leaping high into the air.
"Now—bind!"
Black mana shot out from below, transforming into chains that lashed around his limbs and sword, binding him midair.
The demon smirked. "That sword may absorb magic, but it's useless against physical attacks, isn't it?"
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