0713MM: Hey guys! I welcome you to the 2nd chapter of The Silver Valkyrie! In this chapter, we get the Magic Knights Entrance Exam out of the way. I do not own Black Clover, nor its characters. Chapter start!
Chapter 2
"You told them what?!" Acier, along with her 4 children, sat in House Silva's large living room. Nebra and Solid, the 2 middle children, were the ones to yell in surprise. Considering they only visited Hage once when they were younger, there reaction is understandable.
"I believe Asta and Yuno are capable of passing the Magic Knights Entrance Exam." Acier replied to Nebra and Solid's outburst.
"But….. But they're commoners! Lowlifes!" Nebra protested.
"What does there social status have to do with anything?" Acier questioned as she glanced at her eldest daughter.
"Mother is right, Nebra." Noelle remarked. "Me and Nozel know for a fact that Asta and Yuno are very capable to become Magic Knights."
"As much I hate to admit it, Noelle is right." Nozel added. "Asta may be magicless, but that doesn't mean anything."
"That's right." Acier nodded. "Those 2 boys have been training non-stop the past 6 months. And tomorrow, the Magic Knights Entrance Exam will begin."
"And you're just going to allow those 2 commoners to take the Magic Knights Entrance Exam?" Solid scowled. "I will not have any of them join the Silver Eagles and tarnish the Silva name!"
"Solid." Acier spoke in a warning tone. "Everyone is allowed to take the Magic Knights Entrance Exam. Social status doesn't matter. Only if you're strong or weak."
"That's the philosophy you passed down to Mereoleona, right?" Nebra inquired.
"That's right." Acier nodded. Solid just scowled in irritation.
"Humph!" Solid grunted before standing up and left the room. Acier watched him leave, then she pinched the bridge of her nose.
"You alright Mother?" Noelle asked. Acier lowered her hand and smiled at Noelle.
"I'm fine." She replied. "It's getting late. Nozel, Nebra, Noelle, please head to bed. Solid probably already went to bed"
"Yes, Mother." All 3 replied before heading off to there rooms. Acier watched them walk off, then she turned to look up at the clock; it was 9:30pm. Acier stood up from the rocking chair and walked into the massive kitchen of the luxurious House Silva. The maids and servants were now asleep, including her 4 children. She grabbed herself a water from the fridge and began to drink it. After 3 medium-sized sips, she set it on the counter.
"I should give Father Orsi a quick call before I head to bed myself." Acier spoke, going out of the kitchen and into her office that was designed for Magic Knight Captain duties. There was a lot of paperwork on her office desk that she had to fill out. Luckily, most of it was just signing. On the other side of the desk stood 2 pictures within frames. One of her with her 4 children standing outside of their house. And the other was of her, Noelle, Asta, and Yuno, along with Father Orsi, Sister Lily, and the other kids staying at Hage Village. She sat down at her desk and looked over the paperwork. "I probably should have done the day I received it. But I guess that's the price you buy for visiting a family friend every chance you get. Won't be getting those for awhile now due to the Magic Knights Entrance Exam tomorrow."
"The capital is so big!" Asta and Yuno had arrived at the Royal Capital after leaving Hage Village early in the morning. It took them several hours to reach the capital, but they did manage to reach the capital in time. "I wonder where the Magic Knights Entrance Exam is."
"If I had to guess," Yuno began. "it takes place within the coliseum in the center." Yuno pointed to what he was talking about and Asta followed his finger.
"Oh! Yeah, that makes sense." The ash blonde-haired boy remarked. "Come on Yuno! Our rival officially starts here! Let's go!" Yuno chuckled to himself as he followed his energetic foster brother in the coliseum. Upon entering, the 2 gaped upon seeing how many mages there were trying out to be Magic Knights.
"Whoa…..! So many….!" Asta breathed.
"Yeah." Yuno nodded. "Look." He pointed up to the outer edge of the coliseum. "The 9 Magic Knight Captains." Asta looked up and grinned.
"Oh yeah! Mrs. Silva mentioned them when she visited us over the years!" Asta remarked. "William Vangence, Captain of the Golden Dawn. Then there's Fugoleon Vermillion, Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings." Asta and Yuno continue to list each Captain off as they watched everyone else around them talking. Eventually…
"Attention all examinees." The masked Golden Dawn Captain, WIlliam Vangenance, stood up to address everyone. Soon after, Fugoleon, Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, stood up.
"You will all be a part of several tests." Fugoleon spoke up. "Each test shall be of different elements. From riding a broom, to see what your magic control is, to how well you can fight in sparring matches against one another." William used his World Tree Magic to lower several branches which had brooms on them. While some here and there were having trouble getting the broom to work/get on it, Yuno seemed to have no problem. As for Asta...well, since he has no magic, his broom didn't go anywhere. A lot of people laughed at him for that simple fact.
"Hahaha! What's his deal?" A few laughed.
"But look at the other guy." Another pointed up where Yuno was. "He's standing on it!"
"4 leaf, duh." Another pointed out.
"Oh yeah…"
I haven't done anything but yell the whole time! Asta thought frantically.
In the stands where all 9 Magic Knight Captain's sat, in addition to some of there help, they observed everyone participating.
"What's that guy doing?" The brown-haired male standing next to the muscular Black Bulls Captain, Yami Sukiehiro, asked, referring to Asta. Yami removed his cigarette from his mouth and huffed smoke from his mouth.
"I dunno Finral." Yami retorted. "Whatever he's doing, it's ridiculous."
"Ehh hoo-hoo!" The light-haired Captain of the Aqua Deer, Rill Boismortier, chuckled. "He is a wild one to say the least!" The Coral Peacocks Captain, Dorothy Unsworth, just continued...to nap away.
Eventually, it got down to the final test, where everyone had to pick another testee to spar them. Asta was freaking out while a lot of the others had gotten there partners.
The Captains said that this test will determine which squad you'll join! Asta thought to himself. I could pick Yuno, but that'd be too easy for either of us since we both know each other's strengths and weaknesses.
Up above in the Captain's area, Acier was watching Asta out of concern. As was Noelle and Nozel.
"You think he'll be alright?" Noelle asked. Instead of answering right away, Acier just smiled. But it quickly vanished after hearing Asta's opponent mocked him for having 0 magic. Asta's opponent created a defensive and offensive barrier-cannon around himself. However, before he could do any more, Asta had pulled out his sword from his grimoire, which Acier told him was the Demon-Slayer Sword, and sliced the magic in 2. Thus surprising everyone but Nozel, Noelle, and Acier.
"Does that answer your question, Noelle?" Nozel asked. Noelle glanced at her elder brother and rolled her eyes.
"What was that?" Finral questioned. "I didn't think he had any magic based on the other tests."
"That's because he doesn't." Nebra spoke up as she entered the fray, followed by Solid, who had gotten a black eye. Acier glanced at her 1st and 2nd middle children, but didn't say anything. She mentally noted to punish Solid later for trying to intervene in the Exam.
"Seriously?" Yami raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you tell us that that kid down there wanted to become the Wizard King?"
"I did, Yami." Acier replied as she turned her attention back to the arena. "And I'll say this: Just because he will never be able to cast a single spell, doesn't he can't accomplish great things." Yami huffed, but didn't say anything.
A few more hours later, the tests were complete. Fugoleon started the explanation by stating that now each testee's number will be called. Charlotte Roselei added on by saying that if you're picked by more than 1 squad, you get to choose which one to join, but that you may decline. William then finished off the explanation that if you are not picked by any squad that you are to leave. One of the guardian mages at the arena floor began to call up each number. After about a couple hours, it was Yuno's turn to go up (A/N: number 164 is Yuno in case people forgot). Upon stepping forward, all 9 Magic Knight Captains raised there hands, surprising everyone.
"No way! All of them?!"
"They all want a guy who came out of nowhere?!"
"4 leaf, remember?"
"Oh yeah."
"Way to go Yuno….!" Asta breathed, amazed. Yuno observed each of the 9 Captains, thinking it over carefully. He then remembered that when Acier came to visit Hage, she had told him and Asta that the Golden Dawn's Captain was the best candidate (as of now) to become the next Wizard King. In that case…
"It'd be an honor to join the Golden Dawn." Yuno remarked. Everyone in the arena gaped, while WIlliam just chuckled.
"They nabbed the cream of the crop." Finral remarked. He then looked down to see Asta stepping forward after his number was called. He looked up at the 9 Captains, waiting to see if any of them would raise there hands.
I don't care what squad! Asta thought. Please. Any Captain. Raise a hand!
"Do we have any hands?" The guardian mage asked. At first, no Captain made any movement to raise their hand. However, Acier was observing Asta.
I've known you ever since you were a baby, even if you don't remember it. Acier thought. I knew you had no magic from the get-go. However, you've continued to impress me each and every time I visited Hage Village.
Flashback, 7 years ago…
Asta, Yuno, and Noelle were playing near the church. The 3 eight year olds wanted to play tag, so long as the adults were watching. Due to the vast space, the 3 were able to run around for quite a bit. Noelle, being the prideful 8 year old she was, decided to climb a tree to get away from Yuno and Asta.
"Hahaha! You'll get me!" Noelle stuck her tongue out at the 2 boys. However, both boys's expressions, upon reaching the tree, went from playful to horrified.
"Noelle! Please get down from there!" Asta yelled up to her.
"Why? So you can get me?" Noelle frowned deeply. "No way!"
"Please!" Asta begged as the tree began to receive cracks in it more than it already has. Suddenly, the branch Noelle was sitting on began to crack as well.
"Oh dear!" Father Orsi cried out as he stood up from his chair. "I meant to get that tree cut down, but I never seem to have the time!"
"Well, attacking the tree with magic to get her down is out." Nozel frowned deeply. "But we simply can't do nothing either. In which case…" He stood up and began to stride towards the tree. "I'll have to climb it."
"Nozel." Acier spoke towards her eldest child. "If you were to do that, the tree could collapse, and hurt Noelle badly. We can't afford that."
"I'll save her!" Asta spoke up.
"How?" Nozel questioned the boy. "Climbing the tree is out, so how will you…?" Acier smiled upon noticing where Asta was standing. "Oh…" Nozel mentally facepalmed.
"Be careful, Asta!" Eight year old Yuno called to his foster brother.
"Don't worry, I got this!" Asta grinned. "Noelle! Jump down! I'll catch you!"
"But if I hurt you…" Noelle began.
"I don't care!" Asta shot back. "Your safety is more important! I promise you'll be fine!" Noelle rolled her eyes in defeat.
"If you say so, Dorksta!" Noelle remarked as she slid off the branch, which fell off the tree just seconds later as she landed on top of Asta. She heard Asta's groans of pain and she quickly got off him. "Ohmygosh! I'm sorry Asta! Are you okay?!"
"Owowoowowow…." Asta groaned painfully as he tried to stand up. Slowly but surely, he did. He gave her and Yuno a thumbs up. "See? It worked out just fine!"
"Idiot." Both Yuno and Noelle commented, yet smiled in relief that he was okay.
Flashback end
Even thought that's just one instance, you still showed selflessness, even back then. Acier thought. The reason I'm choosing you for my squad is because of every quality you possess. Perseverance, selflessness, your stubbornness oddly enough, even your motto of never giving up. You may not have any magic at all, but even then, you've managed to positively influence those around you. Especially me and my family. And I believe you can help the rest of my squad to become better people as well. And so…
"Do we have any hands?" The guardian mage repeated. Another 30 or so seconds pass. Just as the guardian mage was about to say "no hands", a singular captain's hand rose up.
"I'll take him." Asta looked up in shock at the captain who raised their hand.
Mrs. Silva?! Asta thought. Even the others in the arena were equally as shocked as Asta.
"No way! The Silver Eagles Captain?" A few gaped.
"Must be out of pity for him." Another few murmured.
"Oi oi!" Acier, and a few of the other captains turned her head to face the one who spoke. It was Yami. "Who says you get to have that brat? I want him." Acier chuckled at Yami's words spoken towards her.
"If you wanted him, you should have raised your hand, Yami." Acier remarked.
"And since when do I follow the rules?" Yami snickered.
"Never." Acier replied knowingly.
"No way…! 2 ot the Magic Knight Squad Captains want that commoner?!" A few more people watching gaped.
"It's my choice which squad I pick…" Asta muttered to himself; glancing between Acier and Yami.
But which squad do I pick? The Silver Eagles or the Black Bulls? Asta thought to himself. He clenched his fists in self frustration. Stop being an idiot Asta! You have to pick the squad that will give you the best chance to become the Wizard King! I only have 2 options, so which one?!
"You know, if that brat is going to take forever, I say we wager." Yami remarked. Nozel rolled his eyes while Nebra snickered.
"Honestly foreigner?" Nozel groaned. "You have plenty of times to go bidding. Yet, you choose here of all places?"
"That's right Sir Stuffypants." Yami retorted nonchalantly.
"Alright." Acier replied.
"Mother!" Nozel, Nebra, Solid, and Noelle gaped.
"You can't be serious!"
"I bet 500 yul." Acier stated, causing her 4 children to sweatdrop.
"500 yul? I bet 3 times that amount of 1500." Yami grinned.
"Hoh? Then I bet 10 times that amount." Acier grinned.
"150,000 yul?!" Finral gaped. "Sir please!"
"Sheesh! You really must want him." Yami remarked before grinning. "200,000." At this point, every other captain was sweatdropping at the 2's antics.
"I expected this from Yami, but you Lady Acier?" William groaned.
"I have to agree with William." Fugoleon added. "This is ridiculous."
"Oh come on." Acier laughed. "A woman needs to have some fun every once and while. Besides, we all know that I'm not going to lose." She paused, then added, "800,000 yul."
"I'm not sure why you're betting over me, but I've made up my mind!" Asta shouted, causing Acier and Yami to turn towards the loudmouth ash blonde, in addition to the rest of Magic Knight Squad Captains.
"And? What is your choice?" Yami inquired.
"I've thought really hard about it." Asta began as he paced across the coliseum floor. "And I ultimately wasn't sure on which squad to pick. Do I pick a squad where I know 5 people really well? Or do I go with something new? To most, that seems like a simple question to answer: Go with what you're familiar with. But then I thought, maybe I should step out of my comfort zone and try to meet new people and get along with them." Asta stopped pacing right in front of the Magic Knight Squad Captain stands. "But then I remembered all the times I had when I was a kid growing up. And because of those memories alone, I know exactly which squad I'm picking."
Asta… Noelle thought, a smile on her lips. Even Nozel couldn't help but smile, even if it was a small smile..Despite Nebra and Solid's distaste towards commoners, even the 2 middle Silva children were intrigued to know Asta's choice.
"The Magic Knight Squad I have chosen to join….is the Silver Eagles!"
0713MM: So here we are! The Magic Knights Entrance Exam is over! The squad Yuno joins is of no surprise. What is a surprise (to some, I'd imagine) is that Asta has joined the Silver Eagles! I did say in this fic's summary that Asta and Yuno's journey to become the Wizard King will differ from canon. And this is where that begins! Asta's journey shall be entirely different! Yuno's will differ from canon as well, just not as much as Asta's. If you guys have any suggestions and/or ideas you want me to use, please either put them into your review or PM them!
