"Okay, well. Thanks for everything!" Asta yells, the people of the underwater city were gathered outside to hid us farewell as we leave to head back to HQ.

"Stop by again! When you do, we'll have a huge banquet!"Gramps exclaims, Kahono and Kiato stood behind him with large smiles. I smile back that them as Vanessa, Magna and Charmy chatter behind me.

"Kiato! Kahono! Don't give up on those dreams! There's gotta be magic that can fix your leg and throat! I'm gonna work hard on getting my arms fixed too!" Asta yells.

"Hey! I'll even dance with leg!" Kiato chuckles lifting up his artificial leg up, Kahono smiles and holds a determined fist.

Finral opens up a spacial portal and gestures me to go first.

"This is to the Crimson Lion's first." He explains, with slightly redden cheeks.

"Thanks a lot!"I smile, I was about to walk into the portal when I remember something.

"Hey Asta, get well and send letters to Sister Lily and the others okay?" I say.

"Yep! You take care, (Y/n)!" Asta grins, I huff at his stupid face and steps through, I arrive back at the entrance of the Crimson Lions Base.

"Finally back." I heave. I enter through the doors and pass by a few members, greeting them with a small smile. I head to the first mess hall and ask the chef for some left overs. He hands me a plate with a salad in it.

I can't complain, now can I?

I shuffle down to the table near the window and look out as I eat my salad.

Hm? The lake has been built and filled with water already...

Outside, I could see the sparkling lake. The time had just hit 12 pm not too long ago.

"(Y/N) OF HAGE!!" I slightly shriek as the doors were burst open, the chefs inside the the kitchen peek outside the door to see the commotion as I gulp down my last bite.

"Erm, that's me..."I answer, I look behind me to see a tall man with a Crimson Lion's robe on.

"I am Randall, the vice-captain of the Crimson Lions." Randall introduces himself.

Right, pretty sure every squad has one of those.

I think back to the other squads, before a cough cuts me off and I look back at Randall.

"Anyways, (Y/n) of Hage is to report to the Magic Emperor IMMEDIATELY. That is all." He coughs again and turns his heel.

I forgot about that... wait.... I'M SUPPOSE TO MAKE IT TO THE CAPITAL NOW?!?!?

I quickly sit up and hand my dishes to the chefs and hurry out the door, picking up a broom on the way.

AHHHHH!!JESUS!!!I'M JOT EVEN A QUATER OF THE WAY THERE YET!

"Heavenly Sky Magic: God's Throne!"I yell as I sit upon a cloud and teleport to the capital. More specifically, The Magic Emperor's office.

"Oft! Dis I make it!?!" I yell as I flop on the floor, I hear the Magic Emperor chuckle.

"Not quite."He laughs, I sit up and see Asta, Charmy and Yami in the room.

"My apologises for interrupting, Magic Emperor!" Marx's voice shouts as a hologram of his face appears near Julius's desk.

"What is it, Marx?" Julius asks as he turns his gaze away from us.

"The town of Kiten, near the border! It's been the site of skirmishes with the Diamond Kingdom before, and now... It's under attack by a Diamond Unit!" Marx yells, surprise washes over the room upon hearing this news.

Great, just when I thought I could get a break.

I scowl as Marx continues.

"I'm sending a forage with a Transmission Magic!" Marx shouts, the hologram glitches and is replaced by a shocking scene.

Hordes of enemies streaming towards Kiten, meaning faces and grimoires at the ready.

"What's with the horde!?!" Asta shrieks, I cover my ears as I hit him on the head to quiet him down.

"The Magic Knights they have been guarding the border have nearly been wiped out!" Marx explains.

"This doesn't look like their usual harassment, also. The ones commanding this is army is are "Julius says surprisingly. I squint my eyes as I make out the figure in charge.

Isn't that the old lady that Charmy caught during the attack on the Capital? That other guy look familiar too...

"Eight Shining Generals!?! What are those!?!" Asta yells.

"They're the Diamond's strongest eight mages. They're like the Clover's Magic Knight Captains." Yami explains with a stern frown.

"Say what?!?!? Isn't that super not good?" Asta yelps as I shoot him a glare.

"This is bad! Kiten is the heart of our border's defense! If it falls, it'll be far easier for the Diamond Kingdom to invade!" Marx yells again.

"So!? What are we doing right here?! We gotta revise a plan!" I yell as I pace around.

"Huh!?" Marx shrieks and we all yell at him.

""

"It's, it's them again!" Marx starts.

Who?

"Over the past few years, they've been first on the scene of any national crisis! And their overwhelming success has won them the position of top brigade!"

An ally?

"The Golden Dawn!" Marx exclaims, the footage changes and shows a picture of The Golden Dawn with Yuno in lead, beside him was Bell and Revel.

Welp, at least Revel is having a more rocking time than I am.

We then see Yuno blast a tournado to one of the generals.

Way to show off. That handsome bastard...

I mentally do a massive eye roll as Julius beams.

"So that's the wind spirit! I want to see her in person! Oh my! And that must be the Guardian Angel of the Sacred Grounds of Heaven! I want to meet him too!" Julius beams as I roll my eyes at Revel's long ass title.

But... I've gotta admit... Yuno did get a lot stronger...

"The Golden Dawn raced usto the scene. But the enemy has three shining generals, plus all those troops. I'd like to send more people, but in terms of people who can go right away..." Julius thinks carefully as he paces.

I've gotta get in there!

"You want me to head over there too, Julius? I'm pretty sure Finral has been to that town before." Yami suggests.

"Yami! That would be a huge help! This might be a feint, so I can't risk going out myself. The king is here." Julius explains.

Makes sense.

"Sure it's fine, I'm mostly invincible now anyways. Besides, there's a guy I a little concerned about." Yami comments.

"Shoot! I should've have had Finral come up here with us." Yami realises.

"Captain Yami!" Asta yells.

No you are not asking him if you can co-

"Take me with you! I bet you there are people who haven't managed to get away yet! I know I can do something!" Asta yells.

"Have you seen yourself say that?! You still need to rest, you're injured!" I scold him.

"She's right. So, no. You're all torn up so you'll just get in the way. Go home." Yami orders.

"But-!" Asta starts to protest when Charmy cuts in.

"As his senior, I'll go along and protect him! That makes it alright..? Doesn't it..?" Charmy asks.

"You two..." Yami's taken aback at Charmy maturity and agrees.

"Okay idiots! Follow me! Let's get Finral!" We follow Yami down the stairs and into town.

This time, I'll protect all of them... or even just both of them... Asta... Yuno...you guys are so important to me...