DCGB EP 20 - Found target

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"Let's go. Don't waste your time with these guys," the young man wearing glasses suddenly spoke.

"Hey, Yuno, who is this rude glasses guy!?" Asta got angry when he heard someone speak ill of them.

"Glasses... the rude one here is you!!" The young man rushed in, lifting Asta up and shouting at him.

"Don't call me glasses... hey!"

"Don't call someone of noble status like me your playmate!"

"My name is Klaus!"

The young man with glasses shouting at Asta was named Klaus.

Yuji, watching the argument between the glasses-wearing guy and Asta, laughed because he didn't expect the scene in front of him to be this funny.

"Um, Noelle-san, who is that person?" Mimosa asked immediately when she saw Noelle hugging Yuji's arm tightly.

In fact, she wanted to know more about the relationship between Noelle and Yuji, the man she had fallen in love with at first sight, but since she didn't know him yet, she could only ask who he was.

"My name is..." Yuji began to answer, but...

"He's my man," Noelle replied, showing her possessiveness.

Yuji could only raise his hand to rub his forehead in exasperation before patting Noelle's head to reassure her that he wasn't abandoning her. Then he turned to Mimosa and said, "My name is Hoshino Yuji. Nice to meet you, Mimosa."

Mimosa smiled happily before saying, "Likewise, Yuji-kun."

"At first, I heard that the Black Bull Squads were full of ruffians?"

"It seems that's not the case, right?"

"I never thought Yuji-kun would be in the Black Bull Squads like this."

"Then when Noelle said that Yuji-san is Noelle-san's boyfriend, what does that mean?" Mimosa said with a smile, but her expression didn't match her words. It was as if she was smiling on the outside but frowning on the inside.

"Just as Noelle said, we're dating now," Yuji confirmed, wrapping Noelle in a warm hug. Noelle blushed furiously at the public display of affection.

"Don't do this in public," Noelle protested, embarrassed.

Mimosa glanced at Yuji with a mix of disappointment and frustration. But after a moment, her disappointment turned into a determined stare. It was evident she was ready to compete for him since they weren't married yet. Did she still have a chance?

"I guess being in the Black Bull Squads isn't so bad after all. There's a lot of freedom," Yuji commented politely. Internally, he was taken aback by Mimosa's unexpected reaction. He didn't think this sweet woman had such a competitive side. However, he was secretly pleased that his charm still worked. Yet, he couldn't shake the feeling that once their mission was over, he might have to leave Mimosa behind and return to his own world.

'Oh, missed the chance with the busty beauty,' Yuji sighed, feeling a pang of regret.

Then Mimosa turned to talk to Noelle, but their conversation lacked the warmth of childhood friends. It was more like a tense exchange between rivals. Before Klaus could bring up the topic of receiving recognition from the Wizard King, Asta intervened. This led to a heated argument, with both sides vying to be the first to clear the dungeon. Yuji found himself unable to contribute to the conversation. Asta dominated the discussion, making it clear that this was his show.

After a while, Yuno spoke up, breaking the tension. "I think we should go. We have a mission to accomplish."

"That's right. The mission is more important. Let's go," Klaus agreed, eager to move forward.

Observing the group, Asta chimed in, "Hey, Yuji, aren't we going after them?"

"No need. It'll be a while before they reach the treasure vault. I know a shortcut. Follow me," Yuji said, taking the lead.

Yuji took the lead, navigating them towards the treasure vault with deliberate steps. He purposefully chose a path that wasn't the quickest, but rather one that would likely lead Yuno and the others to encounter adversaries first. His strategy aimed to give them an advantage, knowing that if Yuno's group faced opponents before they did, it would make their overall mission easier, mirroring the tactics often seen in the events of Black Clover.

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Meanwhile, on Yuno's end, they ventured deeper into the labyrinthine dungeon, the air thick with anticipation and tension. As they approached the dungeon's inner sanctum, they beheld a massive door, its imposing frame broken and shattered, serving as a gateway to the coveted treasure vault.

Despite the door's state of disrepair, a sense of excitement and determination surged through Yuno and his companions. Each step forward brought them closer to their objective, and the prospect of securing the Magic Tools filled them with renewed vigor. With each artifact they recovered, their sense of accomplishment grew, signaling the success of their mission. Yet, amidst their triumph, a foreboding feeling lingered, as if the dungeon itself sensed their impending victory and began to crumble in response.

Just as they prepared to enter the treasure vault, a sudden disturbance shattered the tranquility of the moment.

Shik!

 A resounding thud echoed through the chamber as sharp crystal shards hurtled towards Mimosa, catching her off guard.

"Mimosa!!" Klaus's cry rang out as he dashed to her side, concern etched across his face.

"What happened, Mimosa?!" he demanded, his voice filled with urgency.

"Whose... who did this?!" Mimosa's words trembled with uncertainty as she struggled to comprehend the sudden attack.

In the midst of the chaos, the sound of approaching footsteps reverberated through the chamber, drawing the attention of Yuno and Klaus. Their gaze fell upon a pale-skinned young man with short hair, a mysterious mark adorning his forehead.

With an air of nonchalance, the young man spoke, his voice carrying a hint of amusement, "Who dares to block my path?"

"Step aside," he commanded, his demeanor exuding an undeniable air of authority and power.

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On the opposing side, Luck found himself locked in a fierce magical combat with his adversary, a middle-aged man with long hair, wearing a revealing V-neck shirt and long sleeves that accentuated his scars, which adorned his broad chest. His opponent's elongated mustache added to the air of intimidation as he donned long trousers.

With steely determination, Luck resolved to overcome his foe. However, his adversary utilized smoke magic to obscure Luck's vision, making it nearly impossible for him to mount a successful offense. Despite his sustained injuries, Luck refused to yield, rallying his own lightning magic to strike back.

"Lightning Magic: Thunderclap Crumbling Orb!" Luck roared as his powerful lightning magic surged forth, aimed directly at his opponent. But the middle-aged man evaded just in time, dodging the attack with agility. Seizing the opportunity, Luck, with his right hand shrouded in crackling lightning, lunged forward to strike at the middle-aged man.

"Smoke Creation Magic: Smoke Binding Cross Prison!" In retaliation, a sudden surge of thick smoke enveloped Luck, transforming into a menacing figure resembling a demon's cross. Caught off guard, Luck found himself ensnared in the smoky tendrils, rendering him defenseless against further attacks.

Internally, Luck remained resolute, driven by his determination to honor a promise made to his mother. With victory as his only option, he steeled his resolve, knowing that he must emerge triumphant.

"I apologize, young one. I, too, cannot afford defeat," the middle-aged man spoke, his tone carrying a hint of remorse as he regarded Luck with an apologetic expression. "It seems your current condition suggests you're grappling with something."

"In that case, allow me to lend you a hand and set you free," he offered, extending his hand towards Luck, his gaze shifting momentarily towards his intended target.

Just then, a swift and forceful strike interrupted the scene, a massive black-bladed sword descending upon the middle-aged man with formidable strength. Caught off guard, the middle-aged man, who had been poised to unleash a lethal spell against Luck, was forced to retract his hand and retreat hastily.

"Hmm, yet another young one appears," the middle-aged man remarked, his attention now redirected towards a young boy who had just emerged onto the scene, his tone laced with curiosity as he glanced at the newcomer. "And who might you be, young man?" he inquired, his gaze fixed on the boy before him.

Indeed, Asta had appeared!

" His friend!" Asta exclaimed loudly, her voice booming.

"Hmm, got a friend to help you, huh? That's unfortunate," the middle-aged man remarked, stroking his chin.

"What about you two?" he asked, turning his head to the side and spotting Yuji and Noelle approaching.

With Asta now joining the fray to aid Luck, it was certain that Yuji and Noelle would follow suit. Yuji wasn't entirely sure if the target he had to defeat would appeared itself as in the manga, so he decided to assist Luck, ensuring that their common enemy was indeed his objective.

"We're on the same side " Yuji turned to the middle-aged man and asked, introducing himself. "I'm Yuji. And what's your name, sir?"

Yuji hurriedly asked, wanting to confirm whether the enemy Luck was fighting was indeed his target or not.

"Well, since you've introduced yourself, I guess I should do the same," the middle-aged man replied with a smile.