Episode 1: "A New Beginning"
On a cold, silent night in the village of Hage, Sister Lily steps outside the orphanage and is met with an unexpected sight—two newborn babies, wrapped in tattered blankets, left at the doorstep. The wind howls as she kneels down, gently lifting them into her arms, sensing that fate has brought them here for a reason.
She rushes inside, where Father Luther, the wise and steadfast caretaker of the orphanage, watches as she reveals the infants. Beside him stands Sister Faith, a calm and gentle nun who assists in raising the children, and Lucas, one of the older orphans who curiously observes the scene.
The two abandoned babies are given names—Rei and Daemon.
Years pass, and Rei and Daemon grow up within the orphanage, surrounded by the warmth of their newfound family. Though they are not related by blood, they form an inseparable bond, pushing each other to grow stronger. Rei is quiet and analytical, showing early promise in magic, while Daemon is loud, stubborn, and physically determined, training his body relentlessly.
Both have one goal in mind—the Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony, the day where they will receive their magical books and begin their journey as mages. The orphans train tirelessly, sparring against each other and testing their limits, knowing that only the strongest will rise in this world.
As the day of the ceremony finally arrives, excitement fills the air. However, fate has other plans, and the moment they have waited for will not come so easily. A new challenge looms ahead, and their journey is just beginning.
Episode 2: "The Unseen Power"
The long-awaited Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony has arrived. Inside the towering Grimoire Library, where thousands of magical books rest on ancient shelves, the orphans of Hage Village eagerly wait for their fate to be decided.
Rei and Daemon stand among them, anticipation in their hearts. As the ceremony begins, books start flying off the shelves, choosing their rightful owners. One by one, each young mage receives a Grimoire, their path to power unfolding before them.
Suddenly, a brilliant red Grimoire floats toward Rei. Its cover glows with flickering embers, and as he reaches for it, the flames intensify, symbolizing his affinity.
Father Luther (smiling): "Rei… you have received a Fire Grimoire. A fitting power for someone with your determination."
Rei (clutching his Grimoire): "This is just the beginning. I'll master this power and prove my strength."
Daemon, watching eagerly, waits for his turn. But as more Grimoires are claimed, none come to him. The ceremony draws to a close, and Daemon is left standing empty-handed. A heavy silence falls over the crowd.
Lucas (mocking): "Ha! No Grimoire? Guess magic really isn’t for you."
Daemon (clenching his fists): "Tch… this isn’t over."
Before Daemon can process his emotions, the atmosphere shifts. A golden light suddenly illuminates the room as an intruder steps forward—a young man wielding a Light Grimoire.
Mysterious Attacker: "Weaklings like you don’t deserve Grimoires. Let me show you true power."
Without warning, beams of blinding light magic shoot toward Rei. He barely reacts in time, raising his hands to summon fire, but he is overpowered.
Rei (gritting his teeth): "Tch… he's too fast!"
Seeing his brother in danger, Daemon throws himself in front of the attack, taking the full force of the blow. He crashes into the ground, blood dripping from his mouth.
Daemon (weakly): "Damn it… I won’t… let this happen!"
At that moment, something incredible occurs. A dark aura swirls around him, and suddenly—a Grimoire materializes from thin air. Unlike the others, it is ancient, tattered, and covered in mysterious symbols.
From within its pages, two massive swords emerge—one black and jagged, the other sleek and glowing faintly with anti-magic energy.
Daemon grips the swords instinctively. As power surges through him, he leaps forward with incredible speed, effortlessly slicing through the enemy’s light magic.
Mysterious Attacker (staggering back): "What…? That power… impossible!"
With a single, decisive strike, Daemon sends his opponent flying, forcing him to retreat. The crowd watches in stunned silence.
Rei (catching his breath): "Daemon… what the hell was that?"
Daemon (panting, looking at the swords in his hands): "I don’t know… but it’s mine now."
As the dust settles, one thing is clear—Daemon, the boy who was never supposed to have a Grimoire, has awakened a power unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Episode 3: "The Knight Trials Begin"
After the shocking events of the Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony, Rei and Daemon set their sights on their next challenge—the Knight Exams, where hopeful mages from across the kingdom compete for a chance to join the elite Magic Knight Squads.
The exams are known to be brutal, testing a mage’s strength, skill, and intelligence. Nobles and commoners alike compete, proving that only the strongest will be chosen.
Lucas’s Grimoire
Among the competitors is Lucas, the arrogant orphan from their village. He wields a Wind Grimoire, its emerald-green cover radiating with magical energy. Lucas has always looked down on Daemon and sees this as his chance to prove he is superior.
Lucas (grinning smugly): "This is where true mages shine. Try to keep up… if you can."
The Trials Begin
The Knight Exams consist of several rounds, each designed to push the participants to their limits.
Magic Control Test – Mages must showcase their ability to control their magic by hitting a moving target with precision.
Rei steps up and launches a blazing fireball, perfectly striking the target.
Lucas effortlessly manipulates wind currents, creating sharp blades that slice through multiple targets.
Daemon, however, has no magic. He swings his sword wildly, missing every single target. The crowd laughs at his failure.
Speed & Agility Test – A race through a floating obstacle course, where mages must use their abilities to navigate through spinning platforms, fire traps, and magical barriers.
Lucas dashes forward, using wind magic to propel himself ahead.
Rei uses controlled fire bursts to boost his jumps and maneuver past obstacles.
Daemon? He tries to run like a normal person and immediately falls off the platform. He lands hard on the ground below, disqualified from this round.
Magic Endurance Test – Competitors must withstand powerful elemental attacks from high-ranking mages for as long as possible.
Rei endures a barrage of ice magic, countering with his fire to survive.
Lucas uses wind barriers to deflect incoming attacks.
Daemon, once again, has no magic. He gets hit by a single blast and is sent flying out of the ring.
As the tests continue, it becomes painfully obvious—Daemon is failing at everything. Nobles sneer at him, competitors laugh, and even some examiners shake their heads.
Lucas (mocking): "What a joke. You don’t belong here, Daemon. Just quit."
But Daemon refuses to give up. Despite every failure, he stands back up, his grip tightening on his swords.
Finally, the last and most important test—the Combat Duel— is about to begin. But before the first match can start…
"TO BE CONTINUED."
Episode 4: "The Duel for Destiny"
The final test of the Knight Exams begins—the Combat Duel, where each participant must face an opponent in a one-on-one battle. Victory is determined by skill, strategy, and sheer willpower.
Rei’s Duel
Opponent: Darius, a noble with Water Magic
Magic Used: Darius creates whip-like water tendrils to strike at Rei from a distance.
He forms a water shield to block attacks.
He fires high-pressure water bullets to knock Rei off balance.
Rei’s Strategy & Moves: He counters with Flame Wall, evaporating incoming water attacks.
He launches Flame Spears, piercing through Darius’s defenses.
He finishes the fight with Blazing Rush, a high-speed dash attack engulfed in flames, overwhelming Darius and forcing him to surrender.
Lucas’s Duel
Opponent: Garrick, a muscular fighter with Earth Magic
Magic Used: Garrick slams the ground, creating earth spikes.
He summons rock fists to pummel his opponent.
He coats his body in stone armor, reducing damage.
Lucas’s Strategy & Moves: He uses Gale Step, rapidly dashing around the battlefield to avoid attacks.
He counters with Wind Blades, slicing through Garrick’s stone armor.
He finishes the duel with Storm Cyclone, creating a powerful tornado that launches Garrick out of the ring.
Daemon’s Duel
Opponent: Richter, a noble with Lightning Magic
Magic Used: Richter summons Lightning Chains to bind his enemies.
He fires Thunderbolts, striking at high speed.
He uses Electric Dash, moving in unpredictable patterns.
Daemon’s Strategy & Moves: At first, he struggles since he has no traditional magic.
When pushed to his limit, his mysterious Grimoire glows, summoning his Demon Swords.
He blocks lightning attacks with his Anti-Magic Blade.
He counters with Void Slash, dispelling Richter’s magic.
He finishes with Black Cross Strike, slashing twice in an X-formation, knocking Richter unconscious.
Squad Selections
After the duels, the captains of the Magic Knight Squads choose their recruits.
Rei is chosen by the Golden Dawn, the most prestigious squad.
Lucas is chosen by the Silver Eagles, a squad known for its noble heritage.
Daemon, despite failing most of the tests, is chosen by a mysterious man from the Black Bulls.
Black Bulls Selection
A tall, dark-haired man with a rough voice steps forward. He smirks at Daemon, unimpressed yet intrigued.
???: "Kid, you’re reckless, you’ve got no control, and you failed most of the tests. But… you’ve got guts. I like that. Name’s Yami Sukehiro, Captain of the Black Bulls."
Next to him stands a hooded man with shadowy eyes. He speaks in a calm voice.
???: "I’m Kain, Vice-Captain of the Black Bulls. I’ll be taking you to our base."
Kain raises his hand, and a swirling portal of darkness appears before them. His Shadow Magic allows instant travel.
Kain: "Step in. Welcome to the Black Bulls."
Daemon hesitates for a moment, then steps into the portal, his journey with the Black Bulls just beginning.
Black Bulls Members & Their Magic
Yami Sukehiro – Captain, uses Dark Magic for immense physical attacks.
Kain (Vice-Captain) – Uses Shadow Magic to create portals and blend into darkness.
Finral – Uses Spatial Magic for teleportation.
Magna – Uses Fireball Magic, specializing in explosive combat.
Luck – Uses Lightning Magic, moving at incredible speeds.
Gordon – Uses Poison Magic, whispering eerie curses.
Vanessa – Uses Thread Magic, manipulating fate itself.
Charmy – Uses Food Magic, turning meals into power.
Zora – Uses Trap Magic, setting hidden spells in the battlefield.
Henry – Uses Recombination Magic, reshaping the Black Bulls’ base.
Daemon – Wields Anti-Magic Swords, an anomaly among mages.
As Daemon steps into the portal, his new adventure with the Black Bulls begins.
To be continued…
Episode 5: "Welcome to the Black Bulls"
Daemon steps out of the swirling Shadow Portal, landing in front of a large, crooked building—the Black Bulls’ base. The structure looks unstable, with smoke rising from a broken window and loud crashing noises coming from inside. Before Daemon can react, a massive explosion shakes the entire area.
Meeting the Squad
Yami claps a hand on Daemon’s shoulder.
Yami: "Welcome to the worst squad in the kingdom, kid. Try not to die."
The Black Bulls gather around, inspecting the new recruit.
Magna (a fiery delinquent) grins. "So this is the rookie? You better not be weak!"
Luck (a battle-crazed lightning mage) sparks with excitement. "Can you fight? Let’s fight! C’mon, just one punch!"
Vanessa (a drunken witch) stumbles toward Daemon. "Aw, he’s kinda cute. Want a drink, newbie?"
Finral (a flirt with teleportation powers) sighs. "Ah, another reckless one. Why do we always get the crazy ones?"
Daemon, overwhelmed, grips his swords tightly. Before he can say anything—
BOOM!
A table flies past his head, crashing into the wall. A brawl has broken out between Magna and Luck, while the others cheer or ignore the chaos.
Yami smirks.
Yami: "Yeah… you’ll fit right in."
Initiation: Survive the Rookie Test
Magna steps forward, spinning his fire bat.
Magna: "Alright, newbie. Before you’re officially a Black Bull, you gotta pass the Rookie Test."
Daemon tenses up.
Daemon: "What’s the test?"
Magna grins. "Simple. You survive."
He hurls a massive fireball straight at Daemon. Without thinking, Daemon swings his Anti-Magic sword, slicing through the flames and dispersing the attack. The squad gasps in shock.
Luck’s eyes widen. "Whoa! His sword just… erased the magic?!"
Magna, impressed but not backing down, lunges forward, unleashing Fire Bat Barrage—a series of flaming projectiles. Daemon barely dodges, feeling the heat against his skin.
Vanessa laughs, sipping her drink. "He’s got good reflexes."
Daemon grits his teeth, grips both swords, and dashes forward. He swings his Void Blade, cutting through Magna’s magic and knocking him backward.
Magna lands hard, coughing out smoke, but smirks. "Not bad, rookie."
Yami watches, arms crossed. Then he speaks.
Yami: "Alright, enough playing. Kid passed. He’s one of us now."
Daemon’s Black Bulls Cloak
Kain, the Vice-Captain, steps forward and tosses Daemon a Black Bulls cloak. It’s slightly tattered but fits perfectly.
Kain: "Welcome to the madhouse, Daemon."
The rest of the squad cheers (or in Gordon’s case, whispers something creepy).
Daemon looks down at his new cloak, then back at the squad—his new family.
First Mission Assigned
Before Daemon can settle in, Yami slams a piece of paper in front of him.
Yami: "Alright, rookie. Time to see what you’re really made of. Your first mission is tomorrow. Be ready."
Daemon gulps. He just got here, and he’s already heading into battle.
To be continued…
Episode 6: "Rei’s Arrival & the First Battle"
Daemon’s First Mission Begins
Daemon, still adjusting to the Black Bulls’ madness, stands in front of Yami’s desk, waiting for orders. The rest of the squad watches with amusement.
Yami: "Alright, kid. Your first mission is simple—there’s been some trouble in a nearby village. Go handle it."
Daemon tightens his grip on his swords. He’s ready to prove himself.
Finral smirks. "I’ll portal you there. Try not to die, yeah?"
A spatial portal opens, and Daemon steps through—straight into chaos.
A Village Under Attack
The village is engulfed in flames. People are screaming, running for safety as a rogue mage hovers in the air, launching attacks with Light Magic.
Enemy Mage: "Hand over your valuables, and I might spare your miserable lives!"
Daemon grits his teeth. This was the same guy who tried to kill Rei during the Grimoire Ceremony. The man who humiliated him.
Daemon: "Not this time."
He charges forward, but the Light Mage dodges at lightning speed, appearing behind him and blasting him with a beam of light.
BOOM!
Daemon crashes into the ground, coughing up blood. The villagers watch in fear.
Enemy Mage laughs. "Hah! You're still just a failure without a grimoire!"
Daemon struggles to stand, gripping his anti-magic swords. But before he can make a move—
Rei Arrives!
A massive fire explosion erupts from the sky, forcing the Light Mage to retreat. From the flames, a figure emerges—
Rei, wearing his new squad's cloak, his Fire Grimoire floating beside him.
Rei: "Daemon, you didn’t think I’d let you have all the fun, did you?"
Daemon smirks. "Took you long enough."
The Light Mage grits his teeth. "Tch. Another weakling?"
Rei’s eyes burn with determination. "Let’s see how weak I am."
Rei vs. Light Mage
The Light Mage fires multiple light spears, each moving at blinding speed.
Rei counters with Flame Serpent Barrage, summoning massive fire snakes that destroy the light attacks.
The enemy teleports behind Rei, but Rei was ready—he spins, casting Flame Burst Dash, increasing his speed and dodging.
Rei smirks. "Too slow."
He unleashes a massive fireball, engulfing the enemy in flames and sending him crashing into a building.
Daemon Finishes It
The Light Mage stumbles out of the rubble, barely standing.
Daemon grips his Void Blade and charges forward. The enemy tries to counter, but—
SLASH!
Daemon cuts straight through the Light Mage’s attack, his anti-magic nullifying it.
With one final swing, Daemon knocks the enemy out cold.
Victory & Recognition
The villagers cheer. They just witnessed the two orphans who grew up in an orphanage defeat a powerful rogue mage.
Rei helps Daemon up.
Rei: "We make a pretty good team."
Daemon (grinning): "Took you long enough to figure that out."
As the smoke clears, a mysterious figure watches from the shadows.
???: "Interesting… Those two might be worth keeping an eye on."
To be continued…
Episode 4: The Black Bull’s First Noble
The Magic Knights Entrance Exam is over. The squads have made their picks, and warriors are ready to begin their journeys. But today, something unprecedented happens.
A Noble Joins the Black Bulls
A young noble girl named Noelle Vermilion was originally selected for the Crimson Lions. However, she shocks everyone when she requests a transfer to the Black Bulls.
Her reason? "I want to prove myself where people fight with heart, not just talent."
This decision stuns the noble community because no noble has ever willingly joined the Black Bulls, the most chaotic and reckless squad. But Captain Yami, intrigued by her choice, simply smirks.
Yami: "Hah… if you wanna join this band of idiots, who am I to stop you? Welcome to the madhouse, Noelle."
The Celebration
The Black Bulls don’t waste time. The moment Noelle arrives at their hideout, they throw a wild party to celebrate their first-ever noble member.
Magna and Luck challenge Noelle to a drinking contest (which she refuses).
Finral flirts with Noelle but gets smacked.
Vanessa, already tipsy, kisses multiple squad members, including Yami, much to everyone’s shock.
Kain, the squad’s pervert, asks if he can touch Vanessa’s chest. She slaps him so hard he flies through a wall.
Daemon watches all of this, half-regretting his life choices.
Noelle’s First Impression
Despite the madness, Noelle finds herself surprisingly at home.
She expected the Black Bulls to be fools, but she sees their strength, loyalty, and freedom.
Daemon notices her blushing whenever he talks to her, but he pretends not to care.
As the party winds down, Yami finally speaks:
Yami: "Alright, fun’s over. Noelle, Daemon—you two are new here. Get ready, ‘cause tomorrow, you’re going on your first mission."
To be continued…
This episode sets up Noelle’s dynamic with the squad, her growing interest in Daemon, and hints at the first mission in the next episode. What do you think?
Episode 5: The First Mission – Bandits in the Border Town
The party is over, and the real work begins.
Yami gathers the squad and announces that Noelle and Daemon will be sent on their first official mission.
Yami: "Alright, brats. Your first job—simple. A border town’s been dealing with bandits. Go beat the crap outta them."
Daemon and Noelle are paired with Magna Swing, who will lead the mission.
Arriving at the Border Town
The squad arrives at the town after riding broomsticks for hours (Daemon nearly falls off several times). The villagers explain:
A gang of bandits with magic abilities has been stealing food and supplies.
The bandits use wind and earth magic to attack travelers.
The town’s guards are too weak to stop them.
Magna, fired up, declares they’ll crush the bandits. Noelle, however, is hesitant, struggling with self-doubt.
The Bandits Attack!
Before they can plan, the bandits attack the town.
Leader: Ruko the Gale – Uses Wind Magic to create high-speed cutting blades.
Second-in-command: Boro the Boulder – Uses Earth Magic to launch stone pillars.
The rest of the bandits are minor magic users with no grimoires.
The fight begins!
Magna: "Alright, rookies, don’t die on me!"
Magna uses his Fire Magic to launch fireballs at the enemies.
Daemon, using his twin swords, deflects Ruko’s wind blades, but he struggles with the speed.
Noelle tries to attack but fails to control her Water Magic, spraying water everywhere except at the enemy.
The bandits laugh at Noelle’s failure, which makes her furious.
Daemon Awakens Something New
Ruko targets Magna with a huge tornado, and Magna barely dodges. Daemon sees Magna in danger and charges forward.
Suddenly, Daemon's grimoire glows, and his swords absorb the wind magic.
Daemon: "What… is this power?"
With his newfound ability, he slashes through Ruko’s strongest attack and lands a devastating counter-strike, knocking him out.
Noelle’s Turning Point
With Ruko down, Boro tries to crush Daemon with a massive boulder, but this time, Noelle steps up.
Her grimoire glows, and she unleashes a massive water wave, sweeping Boro away in one strike.
Magna: "That’s more like it, Noelle!"
The bandits, now defeated, surrender. The villagers cheer, and the Black Bulls are victorious.
Returning to the Base
Back at the hideout, Yami listens to their report and just grins.
Yami: "Not bad, rookies. Maybe you’re not completely useless after all."
Daemon and Noelle, exhausted but proud, realize that this is just the beginning of their journey.
To be continued…
This episode establishes Daemon’s new power, Noelle’s development, and their first victory as Black Bulls. Ready for Episode 6?
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