Treasures

"What are you guys doing here?" Asta asked, his brows furrowed in confusion.

"Oh, we're just on a picnic," I replied with a mischievous smile, teasing him.

"Huh?" Asta looked even more puzzled.

"Are you an idiot? We're here to seize the treasure, of course!" I exclaimed, emphasizing our true purpose.

"Oh, so this is the dungeon's center," Asta muttered, finally understanding.

"Of course, Bakasta! Can't you see that enormous door? It undoubtedly holds the treasure," Noelle chimed in, pointing at the grand entrance.

As we surveyed the area, Luck noticed Mars lying on the ground, unconscious, with a deep scar across his body. "Who is that guy?" he asked, pointing towards Mars.

"He's our enemy," I replied, confirming his suspicions.

Interrupting our conversation, Klaus suddenly turned his attention to Luck and questioned, "Wait, who are you?"

"I'm Luck from the Black Bulls," Luck proudly announced his affiliation.

"Oh! So you were the one who left the team and ran off somewhere," Klaus recalled, his tone tinged with disapproval.

Luck chuckled in response, not bothered by Klaus's comment. But he quickly redirected the conversation, turning his attention back to me. "But wait, was it you who defeated him?" Luck inquired.

I nodded affirmatively. "Hmm," I replied with a hint of pride.

Curiosity piqued, Luck continued, "Then you must be strong, right?"

I smirked confidently. "Pretty strong," I boasted.

"Wanna fight?" Luck challenged, adopting a fighting stance.

"Not now, maybe some other day," I declined, not wanting to engage in a battle at that moment.

"Pleeease," Luck pleaded, his enthusiasm evident.

"Hmm, okay. If you manage to land a single hit on me, I'll fight you," I finally agreed, deciding to give him a chance.

"Single hit? You're underestimating me," Luck responded, determined to prove himself.

As I was about to respond, Klaus interjected, calling out to me, "Oi, Zon! What are you doing? Don't fool around and come with us to seize the treasure!"

Noelle also chimed in, scolding Luck, "And you, Luck. You've already left us and ran off somewhere. Don't cause any more trouble."

Acknowledging the brewing tension, I remarked to Luck, "It seems we have our share of problems, don't we?"

"Yeah, you're right. Let's fight another time," Luck conceded, accepting the reality.

With that settled, I turned my attention back to my team. Walking towards them, I asked Mimosa, "Are you all right?"

"Oh, I'm fine. Don't worry about me, Zon-san," Mimosa assured me.

Klaus, seizing the moment, stepped forward and addressed the Black Bull group with a firm tone. "Ahem, we were the ones who reached the dungeon first, so naturally, we should be the ones to seize the treasure."

This statement triggered Asta's anger, and he exclaimed, "Huh!"

The argument between our teams ensued, their voices growing louder.

While the commotion continued, I took charge of Mars, confiscating both his Grimoire and securing him.

Interrupting the bickering, I said, "Oi, what should we do with this guy now?" addressing the group, who were too engrossed in their argument to notice.

Klaus, now with a serious expression, suggested, "We should probably bring him with us and hand him over to the vice-captain."

"I agree," I concurred. I had initially contemplated killing Mars

but reconsidered, realizing that he possessed valuable information as a member of the Diamond Kingdom. Handing him over would likely earn me a promotion and bring me a step closer to becoming the Wizard King.

Taking Mars with me, we approached the colossal gate guarding the treasure.

"Noelle, how do we open this?" I turned to her, seeking guidance.

Noelle looked around and replied, "Asta, try using your anti-magic sword to open it."

"Huh? Okay," Asta complied, swinging his anti-magic sword and shattering a small portion of the door, creating an opening for us to enter.

"Wow, amazing!" Asta exclaimed in awe as he dashed towards the treasury, his excitement palpable.

Inside the dungeon, treasure filled every corner, sparkling and mesmerizing.

"Why are you pecking me, Nero?" Asta grumbled, frustration evident as he hurriedly tried to evade Nero's antics.

I chuckled at their interaction, momentarily forgetting about Nero. Realizing I had defeated Mars, Asta would be unable to claim his sword. I decided to help him instead.

"Hey, Asta, she's asking you to break that wall," I pointed out, drawing his attention to a wall adorned with a golden shield.

Asta turned towards the indicated wall, his eyes widening. "This wall?" he questioned.

"Yes," I confirmed with a nod.

Without hesitation, Asta swung his sword, demolishing the wall.

"Wow! This is a sword, and it looks so similar to my anti-magic sword. Thank you, Nerooooo!" Asta exclaimed, grabbing the sword from its place on the wall and eagerly chasing after Nero to express his gratitude.

Observing the scene, I noticed Yuno making his way towards a scroll, where he acquired his wind spirit, Sylph. Everything unfolded as it did in the anime, except for a sudden distraction that caught my attention.

"Huh!? Something's not right," I murmured to myself, sensing a disturbance.

In the corner of the dungeon, I spotted a sword. Its pure black blade radiated a malevolent energy, drawing me towards it.

"Oi, Klaus, tie him with your steel chains. I'm going somewhere," I instructed Klaus, diverting his attention from the treasures.

"Huh? Okay," Klaus responded, opening his Grimoire, securing Mars with his chains, and then continuing to admire the treasures.

Approaching the intriguing sword, I realized its striking resemblance to a cursed weapon—a concept from Jujutsu Kaisen. Confusion washed over me as I questioned its presence in the world of Black Clover.

Taking a deep breath, I reminded myself, "Calm down, Zon. I'll figure it out later."

With caution, I grasped the sword, feeling an intense surge of negative energy coursing through me, reminiscent of the cursed energy I wielded.

"Wait! Don't tell me it's a cursed weapon!" I exclaimed, realization dawning upon me.

Cursed weapons were immensely powerful, but what was one doing in the world of Black Clover? The mysteries intrigued me, but for now, I needed to focus on the task at hand.

Removing the sword from my grip, I sheathed it, carefully securing it in its scabbard.

"But wait, how are we going to seize this much treasure?" Asta questioned, snapping me back to the present.

To be continued....