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Asta swung his sword at lightning speed, blocking the rain of blades coming from every direction.
At the same time, the others on the battlefield unleashed their magic together, forming barriers to stop the storm of swords.
Yuno looked up at the Elf King floating in the air. "Such overwhelming power… yet not a bit of pressure. His magic feels like a blade that's been sharpened to perfection."
"So this is the awakened chieftain of the elves."
Nero flew over in a rush. "Prince, your arm—let me heal it with my magic!"
"Sealing and Reduction Magic: Gloomy Binding!"
In an instant, the prince's arm returned to normal, the wound neatly sealed.
The demon laughed mockingly. "Oh, that spell again—the one that used to seal me away. What a handy little trick."
"But it only works on this world's magic. All that four-leaf clover nonsense…"
"It's just a bunch of weeds."
"Now that I have a real body, your magic is nothing but weak and worthless!"
As he spoke, countless black creatures started spilling out from the dark vortex behind him, crawling down through the castle corridors.
"If you keep stalling," he sneered—
Licht cut him off, pointing his sword straight at the demon. "Save your breath. We'll strike together now—and this time, you'll stay gone for good!"
He raised his glowing sword. "Everyone! Lend me your strength!"
Light burst from Licht's blade, spreading through the entire castle as every elf radiated with power.
In another part of the fortress, Yami was using his dark magic to carve out a tiny safe space. The rest of the area had already been swallowed by the black creatures, leaving barely enough room for him and Charlotte.
Charlotte frowned coldly. "Human, you're too close. Can't you make this space a little bigger?"
Yami scowled. "This is already the best I can do. Man, even if someone else takes over your body, you're still the same prickly, poker-faced queen."
Suddenly, Charlotte's body began to shine with brilliant light.
Back on the battlefield, Licht's sword blazed brighter and brighter as it gathered the elves' collective power. "Take this! Feel the wrath of the elves!"
"Ultimate Sword Magic: Blade of Doom – Judgment!"
With a single devastating swing, the world turned gold. Every enemy in that space was obliterated, erased without a trace.
The demon's body started to dissolve like melting snow, while the blinding golden light filled the air with raging sword energy.
When the light finally faded, only a heart remained—floating in the air.
From the heart came a chilling voice. "Word Magic—Recover!"
Before their shocked eyes, the demon's body began to reform.
"Hahaha! Didn't I tell you? You can't kill me," he sneered. "Not with this world's pitiful magic."
Asta watched in awe at the power of Licht's blade, then glanced down at his own Demon-Dweller Sword. "Maybe… my sword's got power I haven't even unlocked yet."
Dark energy pulsed from Asta's body—rejection magic.
The First Wizard King looked stunned. "That boy's sword—it's Licht's…"
Nero nodded. "When Licht's grimoire turned into a five-leaf clover to host a demon, another demon must've infused it with anti-magic."
A terrifying wave of dark rejection burst from Asta's sword.
He transformed—half-demon once again—but this time, the power was even stronger.
The black energy launched him straight toward the demon.
"You can't even control it!" the demon mocked, raising his spear and thrusting it forward.
But the Demon-Dweller Sword's power exploded—so fierce that the demon's spear shattered instantly.
"That weapon from my world—broken?!" the demon hissed. "It can block light magic and ignore space distortion… Whatever demon gave you that power, you'd better remember who you are!"
The black magic flared, propelling Asta toward him again.
The demon's expression hardened. "Word Magic—"
The sky filled with swirling black holes, and from each, monstrous black creatures poured out.
"Word Magic—"
This time, the monsters sprouted writhing tentacles, each ending in a gaping, fanged mouth. They lunged for Asta, biting and snapping.
Then—golden light flashed.
The First Wizard King appeared, bathed in that light, and in a blink, he snatched Asta out of harm's way.
The demon murmured a curse—and a black crescent wave blasted the Wizard King backward.
"Wizard King!" Asta shouted.
The First Wizard King slammed hard into a castle wall.
"Light Magic: Sword of Judgment!"
"Wind Magic: Stormfang!"
They unleashed devastating spells—but the black creatures swallowed them whole, erasing them instantly.
Patry gritted his teeth. "Damn it! Our magic… it still can't hurt him!"
"Even with four-leaf clovers, our power's nothing compared to his or the Wizard King's…"
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[Comment Section / Barrage Chat]
Orochimaru (Naruto): That little girl's sealing ability is quite convenient. I wouldn't mind having her under my command.
Jiraiya (Naruto): Orochimaru, there you go again. Always trying to snatch up every talented kid you see. Careful, or it'll bite you back one day.
Sengoku (One Piece): No wonder Orochimaru wants her. Someone like that would be valuable anywhere.
Third Hokage (Naruto): Sealing techniques, huh? I wonder how they compare to the Uzumaki clan's.
Aizen (Bleach): If the girl's willing, I could make her one of my Espada.
Hitsugaya (Bleach): Aizen, maybe worry about not dying first before recruiting anyone.
Aizen (Bleach): Such arrogance, Captain Hitsugaya. You may be young, but you're still just a boy in my eyes.
Frieza (Dragon Ball): My army always has room for powerful beings. You're all welcome to join!
Natsu (Fairy Tail): Who'd wanna join your evil group, you lizard freak?!
Aizen (Bleach): You're strong, but I don't take orders from anyone.
Orochimaru (Naruto): Heh. The person who could command me hasn't been born yet.
Vegeta (Dragon Ball): Damn you, Frieza! One day I'll defeat you and erase my shame!
Frieza (Dragon Ball): Oh, little Vegeta. Talk is cheap. Maybe in a hundred years, you'll stand a chance.
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Patry clenched his teeth. "I can still fight. This time, it's not about destruction."
"Light Magic: Sword of Judgment!"
A black light sword appeared, slicing through the air and tearing into the shadow creatures.
Patry's eyes lit up. "It worked!"
The demon smirked. "Even corrupted, you're still a four-leaf elf. Impressive… but useless all the same."
Asta's sword pulsed with dark rejection again. "Everyone's fighting with their magic… I can do it too!"
"Focus… stay steady!"
Yuno's body shimmered with wind. "How long are you gonna drag your feet, Asta?"
"If you can't control your power, you'll never be the Wizard King!"
Wind roared around him as a green blade formed—and with one clean slash, Yuno sliced through the monster's tentacled head.
Asta's eyes went wide. "Yuno!"
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