Episode 3: "The Knight Trials Begin"

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…

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