"You must realize this is no time for jokes. How can a district be left to be guarded by two rookies with zero experience!" Alkradra couldn't help but say.
"Was the actual combat just now not enough proof?" Asta said, looking at the agitated Alkradra.
"Very well, then we'll make the following adjustment: the Black Bulls will be responsible for the North District, while Leopold and I will be responsible for patrolling everywhere!" Fuegoleon had acknowledged Asta to a certain extent. After all, Asta's strength was obvious to all; he had single-handedly held his own against three veteran knights who had earned merits, and even under the pressure of his and Nozel's auras, he hadn't faltered.
"Do you want to show off that much?" Nozel looked down at Noelle from his high position.
"Brother..." Noelle immediately lowered her head.
"Noelle, this isn't showing off; it's about responsibility and commitment!" Asta blocked Nozel's gaze and looked at Noelle with a smile. "Are you willing to protect this world with me?"
"I am!" Noelle looked at Asta and couldn't help but nod, but soon asked, "But neither of us can fly. Are we going to run there?"
Noelle couldn't help but remember her sore little feet after going to Wind and Thunder Village!
"Just come with me and you'll see!" After Asta finished speaking, he took Noelle's small hand and ran toward the window.
"Black Bulls kid, I have to say one thing: if Magic Knight members fail because they were overreaching, they will be held accountable by the Magic Knights Headquarters afterward!" Fuegoleon reminded.
"Got it!" Asta looked back with a smile and then jumped out of the broken window, taking Noelle with him.
"Asta... has he learned flight magic?" Yuno suddenly said.
"What! Are you saying Asta doesn't even know basic flight?" Klaus was instantly shocked. "Then Noelle must know it!"
"But my cousin can't control her magic with focus, so she can't fly either!" Mimosa said, covering her mouth.
"No wonder I've never seen them fly. They won't fall to their deaths, will they!" Klaus ran to the window in a hurry and looked down, sure enough seeing Noelle's screaming figure and Asta's laughing one.
"I'm going to die, I'm going to die!" Noelle clung to Asta like an octopus, thinking with regret, 'How did I fall for Asta's nonsense? Falling to my death before even reaching the North District—I'll definitely be laughed at for eternity!'
Moreover, she might even have the honor of becoming the first Princess in the history of the Clover Kingdom to fall to her death because she couldn't use flight magic; she might even be the only one in history.
So, this time, was she going to be embarrassed in the history books!
"flying orbs!" Fifteen flying orbs immediately responded to Asta's call and flew out, piecing themselves together into the shape of a black cloud, supporting Asta and Noelle.
"What are you thinking, Noelle? How could I let you fall to your death!" Asta laughed, holding Noelle.
"Asta, you can fly!" Noelle looked at Asta in shock. It wasn't until she could clearly feel herself rising that she dared to look down, only to find that they were currently being carried by a black object.
"This is the meaning of constantly surpassing oneself!" Asta laughed.
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"Idiot Asta, why didn't you say anything just now? You almost scared me to death!" Noelle couldn't help but pat Asta's chest.
"Why did you jump with me just now!" Asta asked with a smile. In truth, he hadn't used any force when holding Noelle's hand. If she had been afraid, she could have pulled away at any time, yet the young lady had closed her eyes and jumped down with him. What did that imply?
"I won't tell you!" Noelle pouted. Then, perhaps realizing she was still clinging to Asta like an octopus, she hurriedly let go, thinking to herself, 'I hope no one saw how embarrassing I looked just now!'
"So envious! I want to hug Asta like that too!" Mimosa Vermillion blushed, her heart pounding.
"Alright, you two, hurry up and get back in formation!" Alkradra roared. He couldn't control the others, but surely he could control Mimosa Vermillion and Klaus!
"Yes!" Mimosa Vermillion and Klaus quickly jogged back into position.
"If we cannot protect the Royal Capital, it is a disgrace to the Magic Knight Squad. We absolutely cannot let the enemy escape!" Fuegoleon said solemnly.
"Understood!" The group replied and immediately headed towards their respective targets.
"Brother, I'm not going to patrol with you anymore. I'm going to go see the strength of my rival!" Leopold Vermillion said, heading towards the northern region.
"That kid Leopold, he really is just a child. It seems I'll have to retrain him properly in the future!" Fuegoleon said helplessly. It seemed it would be better for him to patrol alone now.
But where should he patrol first?
Fuegoleon thought of Asta's words earlier. If the enemy was using a diversionary tactic, then the one most likely to be attacked would be the King of Clover, Augustus Kira Clover XIII.
However, although the Magic Emperor was nowhere to be found, the Magic Emperor's personal guards should be stationed there, so the King's location should be one of the safest places.
Fuegoleon decided to check there first, then head to the northern region. After all, he was still worried about Leopold and the others.
"Noelle, we've arrived!" Asta said, looking at the chaotic crowd below.
"So... so fast!" Noelle looked down. Although her legs were trembling, seeing so many helpless people running on the ground, her little fists couldn't help but clench tight.
"Noelle, I'm assigning you a mission now. You are responsible for observing the enemy from the flying orb and providing timely rescue to those being chased by thugs or, rather, corpses!" Asta had already activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, so even though they were still at a high altitude, he could clearly see the situation below.
"Cor... corpses? You mean those enemies causing chaos are already dead?" Noelle said, shocked.
"Yes, it looks like these corpses are possessed by some kind of magic, which is why these deceased humans can attack the residents. However, it seems there is also a Mage who understands Spatial Magic cooperating with this person; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to use two types of magic at the same time." Asta analyzed the situation on the battlefield in an instant.
"Have you found the culprit?" Noelle asked.
"Over there!" Asta pointed at a young man with pink hair and a hedgehog-like hairstyle.
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