"Why do I feel like this kid isn't using his full strength at all? If that's really the case, it's too terrifying, right?" Valtos complained after seeing this scene, because recalling that battle, Asta still had nine clones and a black cloud he hadn't used!
"You're really naughty. Once I catch you, I'll definitely enjoy you thoroughly!" Sally was not discouraged and coordinated with Baro to launch an attack on Asta. However, Asta was fighting one against two without falling behind at all.
"You old hag, are you running away? See, little sister, I told you, people are inherently selfish. Who would be noble enough to die for someone else!" Gauche said, very agitated.
"That's not it at all. A battle is indeed happening inside, but we aren't running away. We are evacuating these children!" Noelle said, sounding dissatisfied.
"You brat, your teammate Asta is fighting the enemy to cover us. Have some conscience and go back to fight!" Theresa said, looking displeased.
"Big brother, look, everyone isn't running away!" Marie said.
"It really was the right choice to send you back first!" After saying this, Gauche made a sharp, clean turn and ran outwards with Marie.
"No, big brother, have you forgotten what we just said?" Marie suddenly became anxious.
"I'll send you back, then I'll come back to fight!" Gauche said.
"That's great, I love big brother like this the most!" Marie said happily.
"Thump! Thump!! Thump!!!" A nosebleed instantly erupted from Gauche. His heart felt like it had been turbocharged, and the blood in his entire body surged. He was so happy!
"Is it really okay to leave my little sister with this sister-complex guy?" Seeing Gauche's reaction, Noelle couldn't help but gulp.
"You brat, as long as I'm here, I won't allow you to take Marie away!" Theresa said.
"Nun Granny! Big brother, I want to be with Nun Granny. Please don't send me back alone, okay?" Marie pleaded again.
"Okay! Whatever little sister says is fine!" Gauche said gleefully. He felt reassured leaving her with Theresa. For the sake of his little sister's happiness, if he had to go back in and fight, he would. He had nothing to fear!
Soon, everyone arrived outside the cave. Although it was freezing cold outside, thanks to Vanessa's velvet clothes, the children didn't feel cold.
"Noelle, I'll leave this to you!" Vanessa said.
"Don't worry, sister Vanessa. As long as I'm here, the children will be safe!" Noelle promised.
"Tch! To think it's you who's protecting the children!" Gauche said with a look of disdain.
"What is that supposed to mean!" Noelle said, hands on her hips, huffing in anger.
"If my little sister Marie gets even a single hair harmed, I'll hold you responsible!" After saying this, Gauche was the first to rush into the cave, full of motivation now!
"Hey, do you even know the way? Just rushing in like that!" Theresa followed closely behind.
"I see. Then please rest assured, the Black Bulls will bring your children back!" Yami said to Rebecca, who had chased after them with Luck and Magna.
"Thank you, Captain!" Rebecca said gratefully.
"Yeah, go back quickly. We are about to set off too!" Yami said.
"Yes!" Rebecca hurried back.
"Captain, this is the girl who went on a group date with Asta!" Finral reported after returning from the church.
"Hmm? She's a nice girl, but is now really the time to talk about this? Have you been to the back mountain?" Yami said.
"I-I have!" Hearing Yami's serious tone, Finral quickly straightened his posture and said.
"Then what are you waiting for? It's freezing out here!" Yami said.
"I'm sorry, I was oblivious!" After saying this, Finral immediately opened a portal. Everyone filed through and saw Noelle standing in front of a cave.
"Isn't that Noelle?" Yami said with surprise.
"So Noelle, who went missing for an afternoon and a night, is here!" Gordon muttered, following closely on Yami's left.
"Hoo!" Grey exhaled, following closely on Yami's right.
"These two... I really can't stand them! I need to find an excuse to send them back!" Veins popped out on Yami's forehead.
"Captain! It's the Captain!" Seeing Yami and the others in the cold wind, Noelle jumped up and waved, as if she had seen her own family.
"Noelle, what's the situation?" Yami asked.
"We had already stabilized the situation. It was two brothers who kidnapped these children. Who would have thought they were colluding with the Eye of the Midnight Sun? That crazy girl who can cast Gel Magic showed up. Asta is fighting her right now, while we are evacuating the children!" Noelle said concisely.
"Eye of the Midnight Sun? Interesting!" Yami blew a smoke ring. He missed them last time, but this time he would properly deal with this audacious organization!
"E-Eye of the Midnight Sun?" Hearing this news, Finral immediately wanted to retreat. This was an organization that had fought against several magic knight captains without losing, and had even clashed with the Magic Emperor. Could they, the Black Bulls, handle this?
"Let's go in!" Yami waved his hand.
"Charge!" Luck rushed in first because he sensed the aura of battle!
"C-Captain, how about I send these children back first?" Finral said.
"Yeah! Come in with me first, we'll talk after all the children are transported out!" Yami said.
"O-Okay!" Finral had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk inside.
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