Chapter Two

Everyone watched with awe as the four-leaf clover flew through the air, everyone paying attention to who was the lucky bastard to have gotten it.

It moved closer and closer to the group of three, and people began to actually think that one of those magicless losers they were just laughing at could be the owner of this grimoire. Most if not all denied that conclusion instantly, and they would be right to, because as this grimoire got closer and closer the owner of it became known to everyone.

A fairly tall black-haired youth with shabby clothes was the recipient, leaving all in disbelief, likely thinking something along the lines of 'a commoner actually got the four-leaf clover!'.

Just as the place began to be filled with noise again, all talking about the four-leaf clover, the person of their discussions interrupted everyone.

"I am going to become the Wizard King." He said with so much confidence, as if this was an inevitable thing to happen, catching everyone by surprise and making them think this was actually possible, awe in the eyes of many, just as many as those whose eyes were filled with envy.

"Awesome!" Almost everyone collectively spoke out, caught up in the atmosphere and excitement that comes with such a legendary event. As most people were caught up in the excitement only Deimos seemed to catch a trace of malicious intent, looking in the direction it was coming from he saw a man with eyes filled with greed, looking at Yuno's grimoire.

"Hoho It seems I'm gonna have some fun soon," he said under his breath as he licked his lips, looking at the man with long black hair who was wearing a robe that covered most of his body.

The man had a bad premonition, cold sweat going down his back, but he just shook it off, thinking that these weak peasants couldn't do anything to him. As he reassured himself, he decided to ignore the feeling. It seems arrogance will be the cause of his downfall, and I have a feeling that it will be a bit messy.

Deimos decided to use the commotion Asta and Yuno were causing to sneak off, as he needed to prepare some things.

A little while later

Deimos watched from above as the man, for some reason, revealed the details about his magic, way too overconfident. Unconcerned with the lives of those annoying bugs the chain magic user had tied to the wall, he continued to watch on, wanting to see his little bro's progress since he got a grimoire. Even if he does pick on him a bit, he still views both him and Asta as little brothers, and he cares for both of them in his own weird way.

"He was a Magic Knight, pretty pathetic, it seems they let just about anyone in," Deimos muttered under his breath as the man continued to give details about himself, showing his idiocy like some third-rate villain.

As chains flew out from the ground and entangled Yuno, stopping his movements and not allowing him to use magic, Deimos sighed in disappointment.

"Still too weak I see, how are you ever going to become the Wizard King like this," Deimos said as he jumped down, making his presence known to both Yuno and the third-rate villain.

"Huh, it's you, the worthless magicless peasant, what are you doing here? looking to die so soon? Well, be my guest." He said and then launched a chain right at his heart, trying to kill him in one fell swoop.

Deimos dodged to the side with ease whilst still walking forward. It seemed as if he dodged it in slow motion, like he put no actual effort in at all, slightly infuriating the chain user.

Seeing that he'd have to use a bit more effort, countless chains emerged around him, all aiming at Deimos. In response Deimos jumped on top of them, running towards the third-rate villain with a smile on his face. Revealing something in his hands he'd been hiding since he got here, it was a weapon, a Bagh Nakh to be specific. A weapon he created and called human claws.

More chains came at him, some even nicking him and causing some blood to flow, but Deimos didn't seem to care, not showing even a trace of pain. Just as he got in range he used his human claws and swiped at his neck, trying to rip out his throat in one swipe.

His wrist was wrapped in chains, only managing to knick his neck, but that was enough to cause a reaction.

More chains than ever were created, all aiming at restraining Deimos and slowly inflicting wounds on him, and they successfully caught him.

"YOU!... A worthless peasant managed to injure me, I'll make you wish you were dead when I'm done with you." He said as his eyes took on a crazed look.

"Ugh... Hahaha if you think this much will hurt me then you're sorely mistaken, it's getting embarrassing at this point, you should just kill yourself and end your pitiful life." Deimos joked, not taking the situation seriously.

"Hold iiiiit!" Someone screamed as they fell from above, that someone being Asta.

He embarrassingly faceplanted into the wall, and then fell directly onto his face, leaving a cloud of dust in his wake.

Quickly standing up and pointing at one of the captured boys, he shouted "What do you think you're doing?!"

"I've come to save... Huh? Who the hell are you?!" He said pivoting to the person standing in front of the chained-up Deimos.

"Deimos! What the hell have you done to him you stupid thug he's bleeding?!" Asta shouted in a panic.

"Shut it!" The chained maniac said in anger, having enough of these unruly peasants, he launched an attack at him without his long drawn-out monologue anymore

"Asta, Run!" Yuno shouted out, knowing the strength of this guy's magic.

"Why couldn't you have shown as much care to me, geez, how could you treat your big bro like this, I'm gonna cry," Deimos said in a mocking tone, with false sadness on his face.

"Stop messing around and end it already, Asta's going to get hurt at this rate." Yuno scolded Deimos in annoyance, indicating that Deimos might not have been taking this seriously, though the stupid villain seemed to not listen to this obvious warning sign.

"You have such little faith in Asta, just watch I'm sure something amusing will happen, trust me Asta's luck works in weird ways."

"Why won't you brats just shut up!" The third-rate villain roared, veins showing on his head showing just how angry they were making him.

"Chill out old man," Deimos said, turning the man's face red.

Finally deciding to ignore the peasants, he focused his attention on the only brat not chained up.

Asta, already struggling with his initial attack, would surely not be able to hold out against his fully concentrated attacks.

"I'm not done yet!" Asta screamed out as he became captured in countless chains, but he didn't give up still trying to run forward and break free, only managing to take a couple of steps.

"I'll end you, just like I'll end your friends as well. Dance of the Pitless Viper!" He shouted out, and just as he did countless chains dug into Asta, stabbing at him and inflicting heavy wounds.

This attack launched Asta against the wall, sitting on his ass with cuts and bruises with blood flowing down his face.

The chained maniac didn't move from his position, just stood where he was and launched chains at Asta, aiming to kill him.

"I'm going to kill you first, then next will be your friends, that'll teach you to mess with me, Revchi!"

As the chains approached him Asta lifted his head, determination in his eyes and an unwillingness to ever give up.

"I will never... Allow you... To hurt... My FRIENDS!" Asta spoke slowly and deeply, looking into Revchi's eyes with a newfound resolve, on the brink of death he didn't just not fall into despair but his will actually got stronger, and that's not the only thing that got stronger.

Suddenly the atmosphere got darker, with red particles floating around Asta, and a book floating down, landing right in front of Asta. This book was old and tattered, exuding an ominous aura. It was Asta's very own grimoire.

"See I told you Yuno," Deimos said with a smug look.

"And what would have happened if you were wrong?" Yuno said seriously.

Deimos had an awkward smile on his face as he said "Well he would have probably died, haha, why even worry about that now though, look he's got his grimoire now." Deimos tried to steer away from his obvious recklessness.

"Let it go and watch Asta, look! he has a cool sword now," Deimos said to Yuno who was looking at him with a frown, diverting his attention back to Asta.

When they looked at Asta they saw him pulling a massive sword out of his newly gained grimoire, holding the handle of this sword Asta used it to cut the chains, completely nullifying his magic. He then rushed forward and swung his sword with all his might.

"Even without magic powers... I'm going to become the Wizard King!"

"Not giving up... Is my magic!"

Asta screamed his lungs out as he swung his sword into Revchi, flinging him to a wall and incapacitating him, and causing bits of the wall to break off from the force.

"Woohoo! Good job Asta you did it, and very badass must I say," Deimos shouted in celebration, slinging his arm around the worn and torn Asta.

"Haha thanks, Deimos, look I got my very own grimoire. Yuno do you see this?!" Asta shouted as he showed his shabby grimoire

As Asta was celebrating getting his grimoire with Deimos joining in, Yuno walked past them, saying "I guess... You saved me again Asta," he began, completely ignoring Deimos who had just been messing around from start till finish.

"I'll replay you for this someday. Asta... Do you remember our promise?"

"Why do you guys leave me out of everything?" Deimos said in a whiney voice, dissatisfied with being ignored.

"Shut up Deimos! It's not like you want to be Wizard King anyways, you're ruining the moment." Yuno snapped, getting more and more annoyed with Deimos's antics.

"You remember?" Asta interrupted their arguing, surprised that Yuno remembered.

"I thought you were just making fun of me."

"I have no interest in being too friendly with my rival," Yuno replied, looking out into the sunset with Asta by his side, and Deimos looking at their backs whilst grumbling.

"What's your excuse for me then?"

"You're just annoying," Yuno said straightforwardly, not glossing over words.

"Asta let's see which one of us will be Wizard King!" Yuno said whilst sticking out his hand in Asta's direction, looking for a fist bump. And Asta did the same, fist bumping and reaffirming their rivalry.

"Awe what a cute couple," Deimos said jokingly, eliciting both Asta and Yuno to turn around and say in perfect sync,

"Shut up!"

"Hahahaha," Deimos started to laugh, and a couple of seconds later both Asta and Yuno joined in, creating a pleasant atmosphere, well if you don't count the three unconscious bodies lying on the ground.

Today had been an eventful day and all three of them were happy it was finally over, even if it was fun or beneficial to some of them.