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Scene: At the Black Bull’s Base

Mysterious Woman:  

Ten'nō Heika,

Being a mother must be every woman’s dream, isn’t it? because It’s one of mine.

I remember the day that I held you in my arms for the first time.

It was like a dream but I know it was real the moment that you cried out loud.

At first, I was confused because I cannot tell if it was because you were hungry or your nappy needed to be disposed.

Then, you have stopped crying the moment I sang a lullaby.

You were serene like the stars and the moon at night when you were asleep.

Since then, I always sang a lullaby to you.

Years have passed by, and your younger siblings were also put under my care.

There were sleepless nights and endless fights between you and your younger siblings and there were times that you were all a pain in the ass.

Even if it takes more than an empire to raise all of you. I can say now after seeing all of your development, that it

was all worth it.

Especially yours Ten'nō Heika,

When you were just three years old, you started developing your skills, and talents after your classes so you can have time to play with us during the weekends.

Due to your perseverance, you were ranked as a 5-Sun official of the armed forces when you were 7. Can you believe that?

And you know what? They say that our lives are not measured in years. Rather, they are measured in the lives we

touch around us.

I am more than proud of you that you live up to that quote tennō Heika. You saved a witch, you saved a noble from her curse, you gave an ex-convict a second chance in life, you save the humans who ran away from their abusive families, you gave shelter to the magical beasts, you took in humans that others rejected. And, the most magnanimous was when you let Henry live. They are blessed to have you not only as their captain and comrade but as well, as their father figure who always tells them to surpass their limits.

So, your siblings, and all the inhabitants of the continent did the same. They went to train every day to surpass their limits to show everyone that they still honor and love you even if you are in another kingdom.

You are the perfect embodiment of the sun, as you served as an inspiration and a symbol of hope to many. No wonder that you were given the highest position in the empire when you were just 12 years old. You are the youngest to hold the position to date!

But that doesn’t exempt you from having flaws…

You turned out to be brute, uncouth, and naïve. Do you remember saving Karna when you were 14 years old? She did fall in love with you and confess her feelings to you right away and yet, you dumped her.

When that happened, I burned all your portraits out of anger. Because I cannot imagine that you let a good woman like her go.

I wish that you’ll soon realize that all the woman that you save may fall in love with you as what Karna felt after you saved her.

Now that I have given you clues, I hope that would help to lessen your denseness.

Ten'nō Heika, I am now wearing the last birthday gift that you have given me. It was the kimono that you worked hard for. I am sorry if it was now stained with blood.

Do you remember the night that you ran to my room crying because you dreamt of my death? Will you forgive me if it came true? I don’t want to die Ten'nō Heika, but if it means to save you and the humans. I willingly do it as I vowed to your mother that I’ll protect you and everyone that you considered precious even if it cost my own life.

Always remember that, even if you have a new family now, even if we are not a part of your life anymore, even if  your memories of us were washed away by the waves, the moment you came into the Clover Kingdom, and no matter where you are, or what you’re doing, or who you’re with, we honestly, truly, completely love you and my death would be the great manifestation of our unconditional love for you.

I f ever your memories have returned, please don’t blame yourself if I didn’t make it out alive, and please do not resort to any wreckless activities.

I hope you’ll end up with someone who loves you for who you are, someone who also accept your imperfections, perfectly and someone who can show the whole world how much she loves you.

I want you to know that I am forever grateful to you, to your mother, to your younger siblings as well for giving me the opportunity to raise and hone each one of you even if I am an elemental spirit, a nymph, and an avatar.

Do not forget that you are more than a peasant, better than a commoner, higher than a captain, more virtuous than a noble because you are a good son, a reliable big brother, and an empathetic leader.

You are forever a part of our lives, always will always be.

I didn’t tell you the other position that you are holding because you might sell the whole continent to suffice your vices.

For the last time, with all of my heart, with all of my soul thank you very much Yamagami-Sama or should I address you now as Yami Sukehiro.

Vanessa: Does Captain Yami, have a visitor?

Charmy: Why did you ask la?

Vanessa: I heard a loud cry from his room!

Charmy: Maybe it was the Captain la.

Vanessa: Hmm. It seems that it came from a different person.

Charmy: Why don't we check it out la?

Finral: Hello!!! I came back from the Magic Knight Captain's Meeting and I brought them and Lady Mereoleona as they wanna see our Captain's condition.

The rest of the Black Bull Squad: Hello Captains!!!

Asta: WAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Noelle: What's the matter? You don't need to shout, bakasta!!

Noelle: OMMMMGGG!!!!!

Noelle: *Passes out*

Vanessa: What happened Asta?

Asta: THE CAPTAIN, THHHEEEEE CAPPPTAAAAIIIN IIIIISSSSS....

Mereoleona: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET'S CHECK IT OUT, YOU FOOLS!!!!

Finral: Alright! I will open my portal to Captain Yami's room.

The rest of the Black Bull Squad: *Passes out*

The Captains and Lady Mereoleona: YYYYYYAAAAAAMMMMIIIIII!!!!!!

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Scene: At Yami’s Bedroom

Yami: WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU!! CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I AM SLEEPING!!! I WILL KILL YOU!!!!

Asta: You were crying too, Captain Yami!

Yami: Oh, I was moved by what I have dreamt of. Was that also the reason why many of you had passed out and the reason why my fellow Magic Knight Captains seemed shocked?

Asta: NOOOOO

Mereoleona: NO, YOU IDIOT!!!

William: I am speechless, I am sorry Yami.

Nozel: Me, either.

Yami: Huh?

Jack the Ripper: KE KE KE, you really can’t feel what you turned into? I PITY YOU KE KE KE!

Yami: I WILL KILL YOU!!!

Jack the Ripper: KE KE KE, THEN TRY IT!!!

Charlotte: You never changed, you brute!

Yami: You too, Prickly Queen!

Charlotte: *Blushes*

Dorothy: WOAAAHHH!!! Your voice turned cuter though

Charlotte: *Gives Dorothy a death stare*

Rill: *patting Yami’s head* I like your clothes ahohohoh!!!

Yami: WHAT!!!

Kaiser: let’s call Julius-Sama!! This is an emergency!!!

Fuegoleon: I am doing it now.

Yami: hmmppffff!!

Vanessa: I would love to ask you to drink with me, but…*sighs*.

Yami: But what, Vanessa?

Vanessa: I don’t know what to say but, always remember that you’ll always be my Captain and my older brother.

Charlotte: YOU ONLY SEES YAYYYAAAAYYYY-YAMI AS YOUR CAPTAIN AND AS YOUR OLDER BROTHER!!!

Vanessa: Yes, what are you thinking? Oh, I see what you mean HAHAHA

Charlotte: *If the witch only sees Yami as her Captain and older brother, then I have no rival* *eyes beaming with sparkles*

Dorothy: *Patting Charlotte on her shoulder* Yoohoo!!!

Gauche: Kagami Mahō: Full Reflection!!!!!!

Yami: Whaaa-What happened to me? Why did I regress back to a younger version of me? Oh, my skin complexion became fair, and why I am wearing a military dress uniform?[1]

Henry: CCCAAAAPPPPTTTTAAAAIIINNN YAAAAAAAMMMMIIIII TTTTHHHHEEEERRRREEEE IIIISSSS SOOOMMMMEEEEETTTTHHHIIIINNNGGGG SSSSTTTRRRRAAANNNNGGGGEEEEE  IIIINNNNN YYYYYOOOOUUUURRRR MMMMAAAAGGGGGIIIIICCCCAAAALLLL BBBBBEEEAAAASSSSSSTTTTTTTSSSSSS

Charmy: You look dapper la!

Henry: TTTTHHHHAAAANNNKKKK YYYYYOOOOUUUUU CCCCHHHHHAAAAARRRRMMMMMMYYYYY!!!

Zora: Maybe, because Henry’s curse was also lifted the moment the mysterious woman came and defeat the enemies.

Yami: Mysterious woman? What does she look like?

Zora: She seems like a tall and lady; she has a fair skin complexion; she has long straight black hair that has a golden ribbon on both sides of her hair. She has a golden sun-liked halo that emits blinding light. Her eye color is black. She wears a black, white, and gold kimono that has sunflowers as a design. She also has a black, white, and gold fan that bears the same symbol as the brooch that you are wearing.

Yami: *The same woman in my dreams*

Yami: The same symbol with my brooch!? The golden sun rises above the golden mountains and the golden sea. Hhmmm.

Magna: *panting*

Yami: What is it, Magna?

Magna: Tttthhhh-The Magical Beasts *still panting*.

Yami: What about them?

Magna: TTTHHHHH-THEY BECAME HUMANS!!!!

Yami: WWHHHAAAATTTTTT!!!!!

The Magical Beasts: Hello everyone!!!

Yami: What’s happening in my squad *sobs*

Mereoleona: YOU SHOULD NOT CRY YOU FOOL!!!

Fuegoleon: I know it feels weird, but we found a treasure trove filled with gold bars and golden swords in each of our rooms.

Nozel: Tssskk! Ours were filled with coals.

Jack the Ripper: Ke ke ke, mine was filled with gold bars and golden blades.

Dorothy: Mine was filled with gold bars, golden bed sheets, and golden pillowcases Yoohoo!!

Rill: Ahohoho!! Mine was filled with gold bars and golden art materials.

William: Mine was filled with gold bars, golden masks, and golden seedlings.

Kaiser: Mine was filled with gold bars and we found a golden bench in our garden which brought a smile to my wife.

Charlotte: Mine was filled with gold bars and golden vases. There were also a bunch of red and blue roses in two separate golden vases. The most bizarre was, my blue roses in the garden became red.

Henry: I also did receive a treasure trove filled with golden bars, and a golden amulet that allows me to have an endless amount of mana.

The rest of the Black Bull Squad: Same with Henry!!!!

Gauche; But with a golden mirror, and a golden statue of Marie.

Gordon: But with many gold bottles filled with various types of potions.

Vanessa: But with many gold bottles filled with various types of liquor and a set of golden threads.

Luck: But with pairs of golden shoes.

Magna: But with many gold bottles filled with pomade.

Zora: But with many gold boxes filled with various types of traps.

Grey: But with many golden tents, and a set of golden invisible cloaks.

Noelle: But with many pieces of golden pieces of jewelry.

Charmy: But with sets of golden cooking and kitchen pieces of equipment.

Finral: But with many anti-womanizer perfumes in gold eeeekkkk!

Nero: But with many golden tutu dresses and golden wigs (to be put on Asta’s head).

Asta: But with a golden replica of my swords and Captain Yami’s Katana.

Yami: *drops to his knees*

Julius: My, my, my! What happened to my protégé? You looked younger than me now Yami. Hahaha!!!

Yami: There is nothing funny, Julius-Sama.

Yami: Did you bring mushroom-head?

Julius: No, Why?

Yami: I dreamt of the same woman that Zora is talking about. I need help in recovering the important details of my dream.

Julius: Alright! I will bring you all into the castle’s underground dungeon.

Henry and the Magical beasts: Could we come along?

Julius: of course! Wait, who are these three?

Henry: They are Yami’s magical beasts who became human.

Julius: WOOOAAAHHH!!! The Black Bull squad is indeed experiencing weird happenings.

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Scene: Black Bull’s Base

The Three Magical Beasts: *Stares at Yami*

Yami: Why are you all staring at me?

The Three Magical Beasts: We don’t have a name yet?

Yami: Alright! The one with the messy hair is Kyōsuke [1], the one with the spiky hair is Sosuke[2], and the one with long hair Rinosuke[3].

Vanessa: Captain! Try wearing this jumpsuit [4] that I sew for you. It also comes with a hat [4] and a pair of boots[4].

Yami: *wears the jumpsuit, the hat, and the pair of shoes*.

Charmy: Captain, it suits you la!!

Finral: Come on, guys!! I cannot hold the portal much longer.

Scene: Somewhere in a celestial body…

Unknown being 1: WAAAHHHH!!!

Unknown being 2: What is it?

Unknown being 1: T-TTT-THE SEAL HAS BROKEN!!!!

Unknown being 2: WHHAAATTTTTTTT!!!! Then I’ll need to go that world.

Unknown being 1: Good luck!!

Unknown being 2: *I am sure that she was the one responsible for this*

Unknown being 3: *Opens the portal*

Scene: The Underground Dungeon

Marx: Woah!! Did Captain Yami also try the device that Julius-sama tried before?

Yami: No, I woke up like this mushroom-head!!*starts crying*

Charmy: *Carries Yami and put him into sleep*

Charmy: Wata Mahō: Sheep’s Lullaby!

Then the sheep put Yami into the bed

Dorothy and Marx: Gattai Mahō: Dream Recollection!

Then Yami’s dream sequence played onto a projector-like tool

The Black Bull’s Squad: Tttt- the woman that stopped us!!

Magic Knight Captains: Ten'nō Heika??!! W-why did she call Yami by another name!!??

The Magical Beasts: *stares in amazement*

Julius: WOOAAAHHH!!!!

Then they hear a crying sound nearby

The crying being: HUWAAHHH!!!! If I have been strong enough, I could have saved you.

Everyone: W---WHO ARE YOU??!!

The crying being: I am Salamander

Everyone: WAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yami: ARGGHHH!!!! My head, my head is hurting!!

Scene: Somewhere in the middle of the ocean…

Unknown being 4: How are you Yamagami-sama? I hope you have made it out alive! We’ll see you soon.

Unknown being 5: It seems that we are near to his location!!

Unknown being 6: This is great!!!

Unknown being 7: WWOOOWWWW!!!!

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Scene: Outside of the Dungeon

An eerie aura filled the surroundings then a pentagram with shades of black and gold encircled around Yami….

Magna: What’s happening? The sclera of his eyes turned to black while his irises turned into gold forming a shape of a pentagram!!

Grey: There’s also a pentagram symbol forming on his forehead!!

Noelle: All over his body as well!!

Yami: AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yami’s body structure began to change as he turned into a bull…

Charmy: Captain, you look yummy!! Can I eat you?

Yami: Nani??? No!!!

Gauche: Kagami Mahō: Full Reflection!!!!!!

Yami: WAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlotte: *Puts a blue cloak into Yami**Pretends not to see* *Face turned into a crimson red*

Luck: Fight me, Captain!! *Caught by Charlotte’s briars*

Henry, Kyosuke, Rinosuke, Sosuke: Wowww!!!

Jack: Look at yourself, Kekeke!!!

Mereoleona: What a cute little bull, Hahahaha!!

Dorothy: Mereo is right. Yoohoo!!

Nozel: *Closed Rill's eyes*

Rill: Why did you close my eyes? This might inspire me to paint! Ahoho!

Julius: Yami might be a hybrid human?

William: Yami might not be a human after all!

Marx: Hmmm….

Fuegoleon: Salamander! What are you doing?

Salamander: *Went in front of Yami while holding a pail of water, then he bowed once and he kneeled down and washed his left hand using the dipper in his right hand then washed his right hand using the dipper in his left hand. After that, he holds the dipper again in his right hand, pour a small amount of water in his left hand, and used it to rinse his mouth then rinsed again his left hand with water. He stood up and offered Yami some gold coins and a bunch of Higanbana[1] and bowed deeply twice, then clapped twice and prayed. After that, he bowed deeply once again*

Salamander: Greetings to the Divine Beast!

Yami: Huh?!

Vanessa: Are you ready, Asta?

Asta: Yes, Miss Vanessa!!!

Gordon: I’ll help too!

Nero: Me too!

Zora: Me as well!

Finral: Don’t forget me!!

They went in front of Yami to cast a spell…

Vanessa, Asta, Gordon, Nero, Zora, and Finral: Fukugō Mahō: Seal of the Dancing Fallen Angel Poisonous Demon Trap!!!!!!!!!!!!!

However, the spell turned into gold coins the moment it reached Yami…

Yami: Oh!

Everyone except Salamander: *Surprised*

Mereoleona: Salamander you might know something, right?

Fuegoleon: Care to explain?

Salamander : I’ll…

Before Salamander could finish what, he was about to say, Yami’s katana came out from Asta’s grimoire and went back to Yami’s grimoire (who came out of nowhere) and a dark vaporous substance came out from it. Then the dark vaporous substance shaped into a lotus flower and to their amazement… a mysterious being in a Padmasana Pose [2] seated above Yami’s Katana came out from it. Guess what? Yami’s grimoire became a mat!

Everyone: *Shocked*

Mysterious being: *Also did what Salamander had done*

Yami: Eh?!

Everyone except Yami and Salamander: He did the same thing?!

Salamander: *This person might be…*

Mysterious being: Namaste![3] My name is Avidya![4]

Salamander: *What? Oh, Now I remember! *

Avidya: Long time no see, Yamagami-sama! Seeing you regressed back to your 7-year old self felt nostalgic.

Yami: Oh!? Hello then! *Hmm..he called me by that name* WAHAHAHAHA!!! But you also look like a child!!!

Avidya: Yeah!!! That is because you regressed back!!

Yami: I see

Avidya: Oh, is that you Salamander?

Salamander: *Placed his palms together and bowed slightly* Yeah, it’s been a long time Mahārāja [5] Avidya Gupta Singh.

Avidya: Hahaha! Skip the honorifics Salamander! Anyway, I shall begin the ritual.

Salamander: Alright then!

Avidya: *stands in the middle of the mat and do the Tadasana Pose[6] (Yami’s katana still floats in its place) *.  Ohhmmmm………. Dukkha!![7] (Its Sanskrit character written out in the air the moment he muttered the word) *

Yami: Woah! *Begins to float as well*

Avidya:  Did the Trikonasana Pose[8] while holding Yami’s Katana with his right hand. Ohhmmmmm…..Samudaya!![9] (Its Sanskrit character written out in the air the moment he muttered the word) *

Yami: Owwww!!! *Flown to the right side*

Avidya: Did the Trikonasana Pose while holding Yami’s Katana with his left hand. Ohhmmmmm…..Nirodha!![10] (Its Sanskrit character written out in the air the moment he muttered the word) *

Yami: Ehhhh!!! *Flown to the left side*

Avidya: Did the Vrikshasana Pose[11] while holding Yami’s Katana with his both hands pointing upwards. Ohhmmmmm…..Magga!![12] *(Its Sanskrit character written out in the air the moment he muttered the word) *

Then the mat turned into a lotus-shaped vaporous substance and pulled Yami above the sky

Yami: Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!

Avidya: Now in a sitting Vrikshasana Position while still holding Yami’s Katana with his both hands pointing upwards. Ohmmmm… Nirvana!!![13] *(Its Sanskrit character written out in the air the moment he muttered the word) * Then he flown above the sky.

The lotus-shaped vaporous substance touched the atmosphere and enveloped the surroundings with an eerie aura.

Avidya: Standing in a Tadasana Position and still holding Yami’s Katana with his left hand pointing at Yami, while his right hand is raised and the palm was facing Yami. Ohmmmm… Buddha’s Hathelee: Nidar Mochan!!!![14] *(Its Sanskrit character written out in the air the moment he muttered the word) *

Then the clouds shaped into Buddha’s palm and gripped Yami’s whole body

Yami: ARRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Avidya: *Went down to the ground while in Padmasana Pose seated above Yami’s Katana and holding the sleeping Yami (still in Blue Cloak) with his two bare hands*

Everyone except Salamander: Wooooowwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

Avidya: At last! I successfully sealed one of Yamagami sama’s true form. Take a look and see that he is back to his human form!

Everyone except Charlotte: *Gave Charlotte a naughty stare*

Charlotte: Iiiiiiiii- I would like to hold Yami!

Avidya: Here he is, Your Royal Highness! *Kneel down with his head looking down and raising Yami with his two bare hands*

Everyone except Salamander: *Godsmacked*

Charlotte: Hhhhh- How did you know?

Avidya: You’ll found out soon! *smiled*

Charlotte: Held Yami into her arms *Sleep well Yami oh!*

Avidya: Until next time, Yamagami sama, the Radiant Rays of the Hino Empire! *Stands up*

Salamander: Avidya!!

Avidya: Same with you, Salamander, and to the humans of this kingdom!

 Avidya, Yami’s Katana, and Yami’s grimoire who turned into a mat became a vaporous substance and went inside Yami’s body.....

Mereoleona: 7 years old?! Oh, that’s why he is a crybaby! Hahahaha!!! Reminds me of Fuegoleon back then!

Fuegoleon: Excuse me?!

Mereoleona: Do you wanna fight!

Fuegoleon: Bring it on!!

Charlotte: COULD YOU PLEASE BE QUIET!!

Mereoleona, Fuegoleon: *Kneel and bow down* we are sorry, Ojo-sama!!!

Charlotte: Anyway, it’s getting dark. We should head back home.

Everyone: Hai!!

Mysterious being: It seems that Avidya stole my spotlight today! Anyways, See you soon, Yama-no-kami! Our Divine Beast!

Scene: Black Bull’s Base

Nacht: Welcome Home!! *Carrying his child*

Nacht’s child: Da da!

The rest of the squad: Good evening, Vice-Captain!

Nacht: Why are you all gloomy? I heard, Yami already woke up! But, he regressed back to his younger self. Am I right?

The rest of the squad: *Nods in agreement*

Nacht: Then, what are the long faces?

The rest of the squad: We are happy that Captain Yami has awaken, and that…that his true upbringing has come into light little by little but… but… *formed themselves into a group hug* *started crying* WAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Nacht: By the way, where are Yami’s pets?

The rest of the squad: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nacht: Alright! It seems that you cannot be interrupted. Maybe, those beasts know their way home. *facepalm*

Scene: In the Heart Kingdom

Mysterious being 1: Hello! We are from Hino and we are looking for our emperor who haven’t been home for decades. *Presents a portrait*

Gadjah: Welcome to the Heart Kingdom! Please wait in the visitor’s lounge for a moment, while I present this to The Queen!

Scene: Queen Lolopechka’s Throne Room

Gadjah: Your Majesty, I have something to present to you!

Lolopechka: What is it, Gadjah?

Gadjah: Some people from Hino were looking for their emperor who haven’t back to their empire for decades. *Presents the portrait*

Lolopechka: From Hino!! Hmm… I think Asta’s Captain came from Hino!I heard there would be a Magic Knights Entrance Exam tomorrow at the Clover Kingdom so it’s best if we let them stay here for the  meantime!

Gadjah: Yes, Your Majesty!!

Princess Alodjah: Ja ja!! *Held by Queen Lolopechka*

Gadjah: What’s up my Princess!! *Carries Princess Alodjah[15]*

Undine: *Looks at the portrait* *Shocked* *Is there a possibility that Asta’s Captain and Yamagami-sama are the same person? * *I must contact Salamander and Belle*

Lolopechka: You seem bothered, Undine! Is there anything bothering you?

Undine: None, Lolopechka! Don’t mind me!

Scene: Visitor’s Lounge

Gadjah: Hi! I would like to inform you that the person that could help you in finding your emperor is in another kingdom.

Mysterious being 2: Oh! Where is that kingdom located? Is it too far from here?

Gadjah: Don’t worry! I’ll guide you to that kingdom.

Mysterious being 3: Thank you, Sir!

Gadjah: It seems that I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Gadjah, one of the Spirit Guardians. The Queen wants you all to stay here for the meantime.

Mysterious being 4: Thanks again for your hospitality, Gadjah! I am The Sessho[16] of Hino. My name is Masahide Aizawa and these are my apprentices.

The Apprentices: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Gadjah!