Diamond Kingdom border.
Lotus, that guy, truly surpassed his limits.
You see, Lotus suffered "severe injuries" and still managed to escape with Mars, who was completely dazed.
Truly extraordinary.
Adam chased with all his might, but could only see a shadow.
Overusing his Electric Gaze, he was starting to experience eye strain.
He just couldn't hit those two guys.
"I'm so mad, you scoundrels from the Diamond Kingdom, just you wait."
The Diamond Kingdom's reinforcements arrived to meet Lotus and Mars. Adam, seeing the situation was unfavorable, quickly retreated.
"You hateful brat, just you wait!"
The Diamond Kingdom soldiers quickly treated Lotus. He had a ferocious expression, as if he wanted to devour Adam alive.
Mars, the young man, seemed to have been straightened out by Adam's beating. His expression was blank, as if he was deep in thought.
"Fana…"
Adam's continuous kicks made Mars recall past events.
This cold man, from then on, gained a touch of humanity.
"Adam, you made me childless! Ahhh!"
Lotus, that guy, was truly miserable.
The Diamond Kingdom soldiers muttered to themselves, thinking, 'Doesn't the general also not have a son?'
Could it be that this guy named Adam is the general's illegitimate son!
...Black Bulls Headquarters.
"Asta, I didn't expect you to sleep for so long," Magna shouted.
"You didn't do anything either, did you?"
Adam was a bit puzzled. What was this guy made of, to be able to sleep for two days and two nights?
Even he, the "great hero," wasn't that tired!
"Asta, that guy, was accidentally hit by a rock when he left the Magic Palace," Noelle explained.
Asta had a delayed reaction; he felt fine at first, but then collapsed upon returning and couldn't get up.
"Everyone, Sheep Chef's meal is ready!"
Charmy and her Sheep Chef brought out a sumptuous feast together.
"Let's eat!"
Asta and Adam were a bit impatient; one was hungry, the other was purely craving.
"Delicious!"
Bang!
Just as the Black Bulls members were eating, Yami kicked open the wooden door and walked in with a smile on his face.
Clearly, his trip to the restroom today was very satisfying.
"Good morning, Captain!" the Black Bulls members shouted.
"Asta, are you alright?"
Yami walked to the dining table, sat down on a stool, and looked at Asta as he spoke.
"No problem!" Asta replied loudly, his voice still booming.
Adam moved closer to Noelle, making the young girl's face flush.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm avoiding Asta's saliva!" Adam replied truthfully.
"An unromantic man," Vanessa said, taking a sip of wine and looking at Adam playfully.
Is this lecherous brat really that pure?
If Adam knew what Vanessa was thinking, he would surely retort loudly.
"I was afraid you'd catch a cold, so I was warming you with my fiery gaze."
Yami then spoke, "This mission is rather special."
Yami paused, his gaze sweeping around before finally settling on Adam, saying, "Adam, later you'll take Asta and Noelle to the Royal Capital to report."
"Okay~" Adam drew out the sound. This kind of thankless task was truly a waste of time.
And going to a place like the Royal Capital, where nobles reside, he'd likely encounter some foul-mouthed individuals... Never mind, consider it charging up the Dragon Mark!
"Captain, what about me?" Luck quickly spoke up, afraid Yami might forget him.
"There's a combat mission that requires you and Magna to go."
Yami didn't want Luck, that unstable element, to go to a place like the Royal Capital.
Adam: I've become the one who considers the big picture?
"Yay! Magna, let's work together!"
Magna's expression tightened. What was Luck up to with this nonsense?
This kind of deep camaraderie act was very unsettling... Royal Capital.
"Wow! Up close, it's really big!" Asta shouted excitedly.
"Indeed."
Adam also looked like he hadn't seen much of the world.
After all, the most impressive structure Asta and Adam had seen was the Devil God's skeleton next to Hage Village.
"You two, keep it down."
Noelle, the tsundere little princess, was a bit puzzled by Adam and Asta's behavior.
It wasn't her fault; after all, people living in privileged environments, no matter how much they racked their brains, couldn't imagine the kind of environment Adam and Asta lived in.
Furthermore, in such a feudal kingdom, those with a conscience would think, but most would remain indifferent.
"It's Yuno!" Asta shouted.
Yuno, Mimosa, and Klaus, who had turned over a new leaf, were ahead of Adam and his group.
"Asta!"
Klaus and the others stopped, turned around, and greeted Adam and his two companions.
"Four-eyes Senior!"
"You're here to report your work too, right!"
Everyone walked forward while talking.
"You've arrived!"
What!
Klaus was the first to react, quickly kneeling on one knee in salute.
"Who's this old man in colorful clothes?" Asta asked confusedly.
"Idiot, this is His Highness Julius, the Magic Emperor!" Klaus quickly pushed Asta down, shouting anxiously.
"Magic Emperor!"
Asta and Yuno were startled, their eyes burning with fervor as they looked at Julius.
"How persistent are these two guys?"
Adam also knelt on one knee to the Magic Emperor, but he felt a bit puzzled.
"In my previous life, I only remembered this old man having a super thick grimoire, and nothing else left an impression."
The Magic Emperor Julius's face always felt a bit gloomy... A loft in the Royal Capital.
"This might be the most important thing in the Magic Palace."
Magic Emperor Julius, this super magic enthusiast, was looking at Yuno with excitement, wanting him to cast magic again.
"Sorry, I can't use it right now..." Yuno replied truthfully.
"That's a shame."
Has Sylph, one of the Four Great Spirits, chosen this young man in this era?
Julius smiled and returned the grimoire to Yuno.
"Cherish this magic well; she will grow with you."
"Magic Emperor, words have also appeared in my book."
Asta excitedly stepped forward, holding his book up to the Magic Emperor.
"Completely incomprehensible!" The Magic Emperor looked bewildered, not trying to hide it at all.
"My magic can be used!"
Asta took out his sword, looking provocatively at Yuno.
"May I see it?"
"Please!"
The Magic Emperor took the sword in his hand and found that this magic sword was absorbing his magic power.
"Here." The Magic Emperor returned the sword to Asta, smiling as he said, "A boy without magic, this is your weapon."
Riddler!
Adam felt a pang in his liver. He hated people who made others guess what they meant.
"You are Adam!"
"Yes, Magic Emperor."
"May I see your grimoire?"
"Please!"
So thin!
Julius took Adam's grimoire in his hand and slowly flipped through it.
What is this?
Julius's heart was extremely shocked. These were actually patterns, without any words.
The first page had some, but they were completely incomprehensible.
And how did this young man's magic power become so strong?
Even I... "Young man, you must never let anyone outside your companions see this book, otherwise there will be big trouble."
"I will, Magic Emperor."
Adam understood this well, muttering to himself.
If it weren't for your high rank, I wouldn't even let you see it.
After all, anomalies like this are truly repulsive.
"Magic Emperor, there are some things I want to ask you," Asta suddenly spoke up.
"Feel free to ask whatever you want!"
"How exactly does one become the Magic Emperor!" Yuno and Asta asked with serious expressions.
"Achievements!" Julius said seriously, "Only the strongest can earn this position!"
Adam felt a bit awkward. Was this a hint at him? As the strongest person, he didn't want to be some roaring emperor.
The main thing was, competing with a brother he grew up with would be too damaging to their relationship.
It definitely wasn't because Adam was lazy!
Julius suddenly thought of something and said to Adam and his group, "You are also members of the Magic Knights. Come with me to the commendation ceremony for war merits!"
"A noble banquet?" Adam had a bad feeling!