"Water Creation Magic: Sea Dragon's Cradle."
A massive sphere of water formed, shielding everyone as magic bullets rained down. Most of the attacks were absorbed by the defensive spell.
It was an extremely refined technique, but not impossible to break.
"Tree Creation Magic: Mana-Attracting Roots."
Roots burst forward, embedding themselves into the water barrier and rapidly draining its mana. The shield weakened and soon shattered.
Magic bullets of multiple attributes began raining down again.
"Tree Magic: World Tree Summoning."
A forest erupted upward, forming a protective barrier around Asta and the others.
Just then, a streak of light shot across the sky like a falling star, landing before them. It was the other Magic Knight squads that had been separated earlier.
"Retreat. Our objective has been achieved, and the advantage is already ours," said Valtos as he activated his Spatial Magic, gathering his allies.
"Farewell, Magic Knights. The next time we meet, it won't end so easily. Remember this. We are the Eye of the Midnight Sun, the organization that will overthrow the Clover Kingdom."
Asta gripped his swords, ready to charge forward, but Cedric placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Your body is already wrecked. Leave the rest to the nobles. Here, eat this."
Cedric casually handed him a piece of bread.
"Mercury Magic: Silver Rain."
"Gell Magic: Sticky Salamander."
Facing the incoming mercury attack, one of the Eye members summoned a strange creature and injected it with a syringe.
The mercury entered the creature's body and was completely neutralized.
Moments later, Spatial Magic activated again.
The members of the Eye of the Midnight Sun vanished.
"Chase them. We can't let them escape," Leopold shouted as he struggled to stand.
Then his eyes fell on the body lying nearby.
It was Fuegoleon Vermillion.
"To think a grand captain would die like this. The Vermillion family has truly fallen. As a fellow royal, I feel ashamed," said Solid Silva coldly.
"Brother Solid, that's too far. Captain Fuegoleon..." Noelle's voice trembled with anger and grief.
"Noelle, Solid is correct," said Nozel Silva. "As Magic Knights, if we cannot defeat our enemies, we have no value."
He paused slightly, "However, those of us who did not even participate in the battle should feel even more ashamed."
Solid's expression twisted, but he said nothing further.
"Finally back. Ladros, this is all your fault for acting on your own. Otherwise, the mission would have ended much sooner."
"Exactly. You couldn't even defeat a brat from the Black Bulls. You're complete trash."
As they entered their base, they froze.
Someone was already waiting.
It was not their leader.
It was the Julius Novachrono.
"I've been waiting for you. Would you like a cup of afternoon tea?"
Magic bullets were instantly fired at him, but he effortlessly dodged every single one.
Monster.
Was that even human speed?
"It seems you won't cooperate. I won't be responsible for any casualties."
"Time Magic: Chrono Stasis."
𝑡 = constant ("time is fixed at one moment")
Spheres of Time Magic formed, freezing every member of the Eye of the Midnight Sun in place.
No one could move.
So this was the power of the Wizard King.
"Does anyone want to answer my question now? What exactly is this stone tablet? I can't understand its writing at all," Julius said as he observed them.
"Never mind. I'll interrogate you properly back at the base."
Suddenly, the surrounding light intensified to a blinding level.
A figure stepped out from the radiance.
"It seems you're the leader. Can you answer my questions?"
In a flash of light, both the prisoners and the stone tablet disappeared.
Julius turned slowly, looking at the only remaining captured enemy.
"I was careless. I didn't expect someone that powerful. And Light Magic, no less."
Back in the Royal Capital, the captured members of the Eye of the Midnight Sun were interrogated.
However, protective magic had been placed on their minds, preventing any useful information from being extracted.
To calm the public, Julius announced that the attack was carried out by a rogue group exploiting a flaw in the barrier, and that the situation had been completely resolved.
Still, something bothered him.
The pendant on Fuegoleon's body was gone.
Was that their true objective?
After the incident, the Black Bulls received promotions for their contributions.
Cedric was promoted to 5th Class Intermediate Magic Knight.
Noelle and Asta were promoted to 2nd Class Junior Magic Knights.
Meanwhile, Charmy Pappitson, who had spent most of the time eating, managed to capture an enemy and was promoted straight to 1st Class Junior Magic Knight.
"What are Magic Knight ranks? Asta, explain it," Magna said, throwing an arm over Asta's shoulder.
Yami Sukehiro exhaled a puff of smoke and glanced at his squad.
"Magic Knight ranks are how the kingdom measures your worth. When you joined, you were all 5th Class Junior Magic Knights."
He smirked slightly.
"Magna, you should start calling Asta and the others 'Lord' now. Don't forget the honorifics."
Magna froze.
Lord Asta?
I've been here longer, and now I have to bow to newbies?
Hell no.
He glanced at Luck, and both of them shared the same burning glare.
"Hurry up and bow, you low-lifes. And bring delicious food to Lady Charmy," Charmy declared arrogantly.
Magna and Luck instantly slumped in defeat.
"Aaaah, Captain, I want to go on a mission," Asta shouted.
Yami grabbed him by the head.
"You idiot, what mission? With those injuries, you won't recover unless you lie down for half a month."
He grinned, "Listen up, brats. Today is a day off."
Finral suddenly appeared, full of excitement.
"In that case, let's go on a mixer."
"Damn that Asta. He actually hit my handsome face. Just wait. Once I gather more forces, my undead army will attack the Royal Capital again," Rades Spirito muttered angrily.
"Aren't your injuries already healed? If you have nothing better to do, stay out of my lab."
Rades immediately lowered his head when he saw Sally.
"Just you wait."
He walked away dejectedly, still holding his face.
Sally adjusted her glasses, her expression cold.
Useless trash.
If he wasn't still useful, she would have dissected him already.
She picked up a small piece of wood and a bit of mercury.
"I'm really looking forward to this."
As night fell, Finral had already gathered his group for the mixer.
Luck and Asta.
As for Cedric, he was already busy with a certain royal girl.
Finral sighed, Lucky bastard.
Grey was too quiet, Magna scared girls away, and Gauche would ruin everything.
After careful consideration, Asta and Luck were the best choices.
Opening a spatial portal, the three of them headed toward a tavern, each with their own thoughts, beginning their dream-like mixer.
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