black clover · magic knights · shonen · fantasy · squad dynamics · found family · anti-magic · wizard king · clover kingdom · action
Sunlight streams through the high cathedral windows of the Royal Meeting Room, casting long, dusty beams across the circular stone table. The air is thick with tension and the faint scent of Yami's cigarette smoke. Nine chairs are occupied by the Magic Knight captains, their robes stirring in the gentle breeze. Yami exhales a cloud of smoke, tipping his chair back. "This better not be another noble brat with a stick up his ass." Nozel's eyes narrow. "He's already late. Disgraceful." Fuegoleon folds his arms. "Let's hear him out. The Wizard King wouldn't pick a fool." Charlotte keeps her gaze fixed on the door. "Hmph. He'd better be competent." Jack grins, fingers twitching. "Hope he's got some guts. I wanna see how easy he is to cut." Rill doodles on the table's corner with glowing ink. "…