Black Clover (2017) s01e51 Episode Script

[NARRATOR]
Threatened by a ruthless demon,
humanity was on the
brink of destruction.
[NARRATOR] All seemed
lost until a lone mage
stepped forward and
took up the fight.
[NARRATOR]
After his triumph, he was hailed
as the Wizard King, and
his story became legend.
[JULIUS] There was one
more piece of information
the Midnight Sun
members revealed
during their questioning.
Asta.
Remember the hideout
they took you to
after you were captured?
And the mysterious stone tablet
that was hidden there?
[ASTA]
That thing?
[JULIUS] According to our
captives, they call the gems
embedded in that tablet
"magic stones."
They believe that gathering
them will allow them
to be reborn into their
"true forms" with close ties
to the mana, thereby
granting them immense power.
Four stones remain
to be gathered.
And from what our captives
said, it seems they know
the location of one of them.
[YAMI]
Hm. Where's that?
[JULIUS]
The Underwater Temple,
one of the "strong
magic regions."
So, we have to get
there before this
Eye of the Midnight Sun
does and make off
with this magic stone thingy,
is that the general idea?
That's right, and I
believe the best people
for this mission will be
found in the Black Bulls,
who are unique among
the Magic Knights
because of the number of
its members unfettered
by family or social standing.
So, will you do it?
[YAMI] Looks like you didn't
make it to the main dish.
Rest in peace.
[GIFSO]
For saving the Underwater Temple
and its people,
you have my gratitude!
Thank you! Thank you so much!
All right, got it.
And now our mission's complete.
Listen up, gang.
[YAMI]
Nice work.
[BLACK BULLS gasp]
[NARRATOR] Having been
assigned a crucial mission
by the Wizard King, the Black
Bulls won a fierce battle
against a terrible foe,
secured the magic stone,
and returned home
with all members
present and accounted for.
[ASTA] You did such a
great job, everybody!
You're the one who wound up
the most seriously injured.
[FINRAL]
So exhausted.
Hello, my angel.
Your big brother has
completed his mission
and returned to dry land.
I feel so much better just
knowing we're breathing
the same air again.
[CHARMY]
Nom, nom, nom
All that seafood was delicious,
but I've got an extra
stomach just for meat!
Ah! There's nothing
more satisfying
than the first bottle or three
after finishing a big job.
Completing an important
mission like this is a win
for the whole squad!
Something this big should
improve our standing.
Well, what do you know, guys.
Guess it turns out we're not
utterly hopeless after all!
True, we've gotten better,
but considering our record,
we're still dead last out of
all the Magic Knight squads.
--Wait a second.
--Huh?
Huh?
[GAUCHE]
He wasn't with us, was he?
[MAGNA] Oh, crap. I completely
forgot about Gordon.
[GORDON mumbling]
Welcome back. I missed you
[GAUCHE]
Hey, somebody talk to him.
He looks kind of depressed.
[MAGNA]
Naw, he's ticked off.
Just listen to the
way he's mumbling.
I'm not so sure. Isn't Gordon
always mumbling? Huh
It's creepy never
having any idea
what's going through his head.
[mumbling] I even bought
sunscreen and a parasol
for us to share, but
you just left me here!
I wanted to join forces
and fight alongside you
at the Underwater Temple,
using the power of friendship
to conquer anyone
who stood in our way.
[NARRATOR]
Gordon Agrippa.
A lonely fellow who
only wants friends,
but just can't
seem to make them.
[GORDON mumbling incoherently]
Okay, I get to go give our
report to the Wizard King.
Oughta be fun.
Charmy, you go grab the
prisoners and come, too.
Will I get a treat
for going with you?
[YAMI]
Nope.
[gasps]
Finral. Portal duty.
[FINRAL]
Will there be pretty girls?
There won't.
Aw
Marie is a perfect angel.
[YAMI sighs]
Ooh! I wanna go
with you, Captain!
Please take me!
You know, you're
a little too much
of a go-getter sometimes.
The main thing you
should be worried about
right now is resting and
getting yourself healed up.
Not that I'm even the tiniest
bit worried about you
or anything, because I'm not.
Just do whatever!
[ASTA yelps]
What was that for, Noelle?
Given those gnarly
wounds of yours,
you'd be better off stayin' put.
Although, honestly,
if I wanna be fair,
you were with me
when the Wizard King
gave us the mission
in the first place.
So all right,
I guess you can go.
Awesome!
[YAMI] As for the rest
of you, get some sleep.
Heh. I see you've
got that covered.
[mumbling] Good luck, you guys,
I'll just stay here, I guess.
Oh, hey, Nero.
You're taggin' along, too?
That reminds me, I've been
wonderin' about something.
That shiny thing you found
back in Saussy Village
kinda looked like
the magic stone
--we got from the Temple.
--[FINRAL] Asta!
Yeah?
Come on, we're about to leave!
Quit your dilly-dallyin'!
Sorry, Captain Yami!
[ASTA] Wow! It's just
as crazy-big as ever.
[YAMI]
Shut up.
Okay, Finral, thanks
for givin' us a ride.
Huh?
We'll see ya when it's
time to head back.
Hey! That's not fair.
I wanna meet the Wizard King!
I thought I'd proved I could be
more than just your chauffer!
[FINRAL]
Although
If I'm choosing between
meeting with the Wizard King
and flirting with
the local ladies
Actually, I'm good. See ya!
Never fear, lovelies!
Finral's coming!
[JULIUS]
I see.
So they did send someone
to retrieve the stone
from the Temple.
And you said that he was
a member of the Third Eye?
That's right. The one they
call Vetto the Despair.
Sounds like a fitting title.
[JULIUS]
We'll examine the body here
and interrogate the Midnight
Sun minions you captured.
[ABARI]
You scum!
Yeah, okay.
Your Binding Magic
is truly outstanding.
That fluff is
surprisingly strong.
Who're you, again?
--Whee!
--[JULIUS] Wow, Yami,
[JULIUS]
I didn't know you had a child.
Look how big she is, though.
When did this happen?
[YAMI]
Whoa. Not mine.
Hey, mister, do you have
any yummy treats for me?
[YAMI]
Look. Just drop it.
[CHARMY yelps]
Whew! Safe!
Here ya go: one
magic stone, as ordered.
[JULIUS]
Hm.
Thank you for this.
I know it wasn't
easy to procure.
You've probably heard,
but there were many casualties
among the Magic Knights
who fought in Raquey.
[JULIUS]
Now they can rest in peace.
You did receive your
share of injuries,
but the Black Bulls completed
this critical mission
without losing a single member.
That's nothing short
of marvelous.
[JULIUS]
And somewhere along the line,
you grew stronger, yourself.
Yami.
[ASSEMBLY MEMBER 51A]
I understand you've made
that foreigner a Magic Knight.
[ASSEMBLY MEMBER 51B]
Honestly. What is
Captain Julius thinking?
[ASSEMBLY MEMBER 51C]
Making someone like him
a Magic Knight captain?
[ASSEMBLY MEMBER 51D]
Has the Wizard King gone mad?
[YAMI] You're kinda weird,
aren'tcha, mister?
You've done well.
I'm so proud of the amazing
Magic Knight captain
you've become. Truly.
I'm 28, not 12,
so cut it out, will ya?
You're embarrassing me.
Yes, of course.
Sorry about that.
Tell me if you remember
this little quote.
"If you wanna say you're right,
get results from doing
things your way."
Well, Julius? Those
were your words.
Just like I told
you before we left,
I accepted that mission to
prove that you weren't wrong.
That you hadn't
made any mistakes.
The way they fought
against that monster
back in the Underwater Temple
[yelps]
My squad members proved
that I wasn't wrong, either.
Yes.
And, Asta, you've had another
impressive showing, young man.
You're doing well.
Very well, in fact.
[JULIUS] I expect we'll
see a lot more from you.
Thank you, sir!
Um, there was something
I was wondering.
I know you're super busy and
I don't wanna bother you,
but I was hoping that, maybe
Of course, what is it?
Well, if it isn't
too much trouble.
Sir. Could I have
your autograph please?
[YAMI] Tell you what, you can
have mine. On your face.
I'll pass! Thank you!
Be nervous around me for once.
I am! I am!
Please forgive
the intrusion, sir,
but it's important!
Hey, Mushroomhead.
I've told you before, it's--
You know what, never mind.
Now's not the time for this.
Go on, Marx, what is it?
It's Kiten, the border village
and site of frequent
skirmishes with
the Diamond Kingdom.
A Diamond unit is
attacking it as we speak!
[CHARMY, YAMI, ASTA gasp]
Of course, they
had to strike now.
So many.
[yelps]
Whoa! That looks like
a whole army of 'em!
This is a far cry from
our usual skirmishing.
Especially when
you consider those
who appear to be in command.
[MARX]
Yes: Lagus, Brocks, and Yagos.
[JULIUS] Three of the
Eight Shining Generals.
The Eight Shining Generals?
I've never heard of them before!
They're the eight
most powerful people
in the whole Diamond Kingdom.
[BOTH yelp]
[YAMI] You might think of
them as being kinda like
our Magic Knight captains.
[ASTA]
That's super not good.
[MARX] Worse, Kiten is the
linchpin of our border defense.
If we lose it,
we'll be wide open
to a Diamond Kingdom invasion.
[LAGUS]
The time has come.
This battle could
alter the course
of the Diamond
Kingdom's history.
[cackles] A big battle.
It's been far too long.
How very exciting.
[BROCKS laughs] We'll crush
these Clover Kingdom weaklings
and take their
precious border town.
The little maggots
don't stand a chance.
Our spies informed us
that the Clover Kingdom
had been worn down by
their continued conflict
with the Eye of
the Midnight Sun,
and that border security was
thin on the ground as a result.
It seems they were correct.
We just need to take
control of Kiten
and then we'll have
the upper hand.
Let's get started already!
[laughs]
This area has a wealth
of resources, too.
A fact that's lost on
those Clover Kingdom fools.
[cackles]
[MAGIC KNIGHT COMMANDER 51A]
Prepare yourselves!
The Diamond Kingdom
is attacking!
On your honor as Magic Knights,
prevent their invasion
at any cost!
[MAGIC KNIGHTS]
Sir!
[MAGIC KNIGHT COMMANDER 51A]
Deploy the magic barrier!
I have 50 mages pouring
their magic power
into this barrier.
You aren't gonna break
through it easily.
None of your attacks
will be able to reach us,
but our attacks can pass
through without a problem.
[MAGIC KNIGHT COMMANDER 51A]
Our first target is that
Lightning Magic wielder: Lagus!
Pick him off!
[MAGIC KNIGHTS gasp]
Is that feeble little
attack the best
you people could
muster? Fine, then.
I'll show you how a proper
offensive spell is done.
Lightning Creation Magic:
Thunderbird Warrior--
Air-Splitting Magic Bow Gear!
Wha--?
[CLOVER RESIDENTS screaming]
Well that was easy!
Now we charge in
and take 'em down!
[laughs]
Move quickly, but don't
break formation.
Everyone keep to your
ten-troop platoon.
Defense mages,
deploy barrier magic
while watching for
long-distance spells.
[DIAMOND MAGES]
Sir!
Close- and mid-range
attack mages,
I want you to store
up your power
as you scout for the enemy.
[DIAMOND MAGES]
Sir!
[YAGOS] Long-range attack
mages, maintain a barrage
of low-cost spells to keep
the defenders on their toes.
[DIAMOND MAGES]
Sir!
And for the final
stage of our attack
Red Clay Creation Magic:
Raging Great Boar Charge!
[BROCKS laughs]
Long live the Diamond Kingdom!
[YAGOS] Damn it, Brocks,
you reckless idiot,
I wasn't done yet.
A general should stay out
of the fray and give orders,
not charge in ahead
of his troops.
Where is your dignity, man?
[LAGUS]
Oh, he always does that.
It lacks polish, true, but it
does demoralize the enemy,
and that's what he's after.
You can't deny he's
got a talent for it.
Come, Yagos. let's press
the attack, shall we?
[laughing]
[CLOVER RESIDENTS screaming]
[MAGIC KNIGHTS yelling]
[MAGIC KNIGHT 51E] It's no use!
Their attacks are too much!
[YAMI]
Not good.
[MARX]
Kiten's defense has shattered.
They're in serious trouble.
No kidding.
Wait, hold on. Is that?
What now? Speak, Mushroomhead!
It's them! They came.
Huh?
[MARX]
The mightiest Magic Knight squad
in the Clover Kingdom.
[MARX]
The Golden Dawn!
Come, knights, it's time
for us to show our guests
exactly how unwelcome they are.
[ASTA]
Yuno!
[CHARMY]
My savior of sustenance!
[BROCKS laughs]
This is what you send as backup?
Only one measly Magic Knight
captain? That's just pathetic.
[DIAMOND KINGDOM COMMANDER 51A]
Attention, generals.
Enemy reinforcements
have arrived.
[BROCKS grunts]
[DIAMOND KINGDOM COMMANDER 51A]
Focus your attacks
on the Golden Dawn. I repeat:
focus on the Golden Dawn.
Those idiots!
Do they truly believe
they can defeat us
with one puny squad
of Magic Knights?
What's this?
Some scrawny boy
thinks he can stand
in the way of my charge?
You fool! I'll blast
you to bits!
[YUNO]
Wind Magic: Tornado Fang!
[DIAMOND MAGES screaming]
Now, what was that about
blasting me to bits?
My, my. Look at you,
Mister Show-Off.
It'll be more fun if
you use my power, too.
[YUNO]
Tch.
This kind of cockiness
is exactly why you can't
ever seem to make
any friends, Yuno.
The right response would have
been a pleasant chuckle,
not a dismissive sneer.
A pleasant chuckle? Sure.
[BELL]
What was that? Well?
Hey, you can't just
ignore me like that!
I'm one of the Four
Great Nature Spirits.
Say something already!
Fine. Something.
[BELL]
Seriously?
At this rate, you're
going to die friendless,
you insufferable grouch.
[YUNO sighs]
But don't worry,
because I'm going to stay
right by your side
every step of the way,
even if you are
an ungrateful lout
with inexcusably bad manners.
Now, if you get rid
of all these pests,
you can celebrate by taking
me out on a nice date.
[YUNO]
Yeah, right.
[BELL]
You don't look very excited.
You aren't planning to
turn me down, are you?
Well?
[laughs] I'm glad to see
they brought someone
who actually has a backbone.
[laughs]
My prince of
provisions prevailed!
It looks like he's fielding
the wind spirit!
I'm dying to see her in person!
Yuno's power certainly
seems to be increasing.
Swiftly.
[ASTA]
Great job, you jerk.
The Golden Dawn will help
even things up a little bit.
But the enemy still
has three generals
and many more troops.
I'd like to send reinforcements,
but I'm not even certain
who we have available.
Neither am I, sir.
The Crimson Lion are
in the Ioto Mountains,
and The Silver Eagles are tied
up with the Spade Kingdom.
There's a simple solution.
You can send me.
I'm your best option.
I think Finral's been
to that village before,
so I can get there quick.
Really? Are you sure?
Your squad only just returned
from the Underwater Temple.
Yeah, I can handle it.
Hell, right now I'm feelin'
damn near invincible.
And besides
[YAMI] There's somebody
I've been meaning
to check up on.
Well, in that case,
I gladly accept your offer.
I just wish I could go with you.
[MARX]
That's not possible, sir.
What if they're using
this as a diversion
to launch an attack
on the capital?
Yes, yes. We mustn't
be rash now.
There's the king's
safety to consider.
It's settled, then.
Too bad I let Finral
go wander around town
instead of comin' with us.
Lousy good-for-nothing's
never where you need 'im.
[FINRAL sneezes] Someone
must be talking about me.
Wonder what they're saying.
Huh? All right!
Official lovely lady sighting!
Hey, there!
I've found the most
beautiful girls in town.
Care for a drink?
[ASTA]
Captain Yami!
[YAMI]
Hm?
Please take me with you, sir!
[YAMI]
Your arms are broken.
Even if I can't fight,
maybe I can help
evacuate people!
[YAMI] I do want him to rack up
some battlefield experience,
but still.
Someone with your injuries
would only hold me back,
so you're gonna hafta sit
this one out at the base.
But, Captain.
[gasps]
As his superior,
I'm willing to accompany him
and make sure he's unharmed.
You'd do that for me?
What do you say? Will that work?
Oh, really? You're
volunteering, Charmy?
Fine. Then I guess you
idiots can come with me.
Whe-- Where the hell is Finral?
[ASTA]
Awesome! Thank you, sir!
[CHARMY]
All right!
[CHARMY] I'll get to see
my prince of provisions!
[ASTA]
Okay, Yuno. I'm comin'!
[DIAMOND MAGES yell]
[LANGRIS]
My, that's very impressive.
He's tearing the enemy apart.
[WILLIAM] And he's only
going to get stronger.
It's hard to believe a
commoner has come so far
within our ranks when he hasn't
even been with us a year.
His progress is staggering.
Now, what do you say
we go out there
and join our newest
recruit, Langris?
Absolutely, sir.
By the time we're done,
those Diamond Kingdom
mages will regret
ever setting foot
in our country.
[FULL CAST]
Clover Clips!
[ASTA, YUNO]
"The Vow!"
Hey, Yuno, it's
been awhile, huh?
It seems like you've gotten
a lot stronger, though.
Of course I have.
I'm going to be the
strongest of them all.
[ASTA]
Do you remember that vow we made
when we were kids?
That we were gonna fight to see
who will become the Wizard King?
Oh, that vow? It was ages ago.
I'd totally forgotten.
Right, quit trying
to play it cool.
So, what are you up
to tomorrow anyway?
You gotta work?
Tomorrow?
That's too far in the
future to say for sure.
Seriously, quit tryin'
to play it cool, Yuno!
Hold on! "Yuno"?
Is that really my name?
But I don't know anything.
It's all a blank!
What happened to me?
You mean you're not
just playing it cool?
What's wrong, Yuno?!
[BOTH] We'll see you
again soon for more
fun-filled episodes
of Black Clover !
[VANESSA] The Diamond
Kingdom's attacking us,
and the Golden Dawn's been
deployed to fight them?
Oh, well, just let
them handle it, then.
Black Clover , episode 52:
"Whoever's Strongest Wins"!
Wait, Asta went, too?
No problem. [hiccups]