The Anti-Mage Sin of Pride

VII : The Capital

Morning at the Black Bulls has been quiet for the last few days.

Nero the anti bird was perched outside Asta's window.

Asta himself was waking up in his bed, his eyes slowly opened to see Noelle sitting next to his bed. "Hey good morning" he said shifting around as he sat up. He was incredibly stiff. And in a great deal of pain from his stomach.

Noelle smiled at him with relief, "Good morning, looks like your finally awake" she said.

"Yeah, huh wait, what do you mean finally awake" he asked. Pain shot through his body again and he looked to down to see bandages wrapped around his stomach.

"After you fell asleep you've been out for about a week" said Noelle.

"A week" Asta said looking surprised that he had fallen asleep for that long, "Wait, what about your injury" he asked.

"Mimosa's spell did the trick," she said happily. "The only thing that needed repairing was my outfit" she said smiling which made the two of them laugh.

Asta smiled as he got out of bed to get dressed for the day.

Inside the dining hall, "So I really was asleep for a whole week huh" said Asta as he sat with his friends, which was Magna, Luck, Vanessa, Gauche, Gordon, Grey, and Charmy.

"Well I guess a stab wound in the stomach would do that to any man" said Magna. "Asta good job in the dungeon," he finished striking a pose.

"Poor Noelle checked on you so many times," Vanessa said mischievously. "I actually lost count of how often she went to see you," said Vanessa smiling while Noelle blushed.

"Well I appreciate it, thanks for looking after me Noelle" said Asta smiling.

"Actually I think she spent most nights looking out for you" said Luck who was sitting next to Asta.

"I also checked on you a few times" Gordon muttered silently. 'I will continue to check on you, my best friend, Asta.'

"If you've been out for that long, your gonna need something to eat" said Charmy. She began walking over as she carried a plate of food, along with a bunch of Sheep Cooks carrying even more.

"Oh man, this is so good" said Asta stuffing the food into his mouth with a spoon before he looked like he was going to choke.

"Try not to eat to fast will you" said Noelle handing him a glass of water which he drank and he looked to be not choking anymore before he went back to stuffing his mouth as he ate.

"Here," Vanessa said as she went to hand Asta the bottle she was drinking from. "Maybe this can wash it down".

"I don't think that will help" said Noelle.

"Hey Asta do you think you'll be able to spar with me now" said Luck punching his fists forward. After seeing the magic and anti-magic Luck was pumped for the challenge.

"No I don't think I will be back to a hundred percent until my stomachs fully healed" said Asta rubbing the back of his head.

One of the doors to dining hall was violently busted down revealing the Captain of the Black Bulls, Yami.

"Morning," said Yami as he looked around at his squad. "Hmph, looks like you didn't die after all kid" he said smiling as he sat down on one of the benches in the room.

"Good morning captain Yami sir" said Magna who still had food in his mouth.

"Now that you are up, you and Noelle are to go to the Magic Knight Headquarters to make your report," said Yami.