BLACK CLOVER: Through the Looking Glass

A/N: Thank you Himanshu_Dwivedi_4919, Marcus_Leyero, Beleth_85 for power stones

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"Did my package arrive?" Wilhelm asked entering the common room, with his hair damp from bathing just now. Since it was morning, not many people were there.

On the sofa was Vanessa who was sleeping hugging Noelle and her bottle of wine, and there was Finral who seemed like he was preparing to go out, to whom Wilhelm's question was directed.

"Oh, yes, some crates for you did come early morning. They are kept there under the black sheet over there so that Vanessa does not puke over them." Finral said pointing in the corner.

"Thank you for the consideration but…where are others? By now Luck and Magna would be at each other's throat?" Wilhelm asked as he made a nauseated face remembering when Vanessa almost puked at him.

Keeping his finger at his chin Finral replied.

"Let's see…

Captain Yami took Asta with him to the Capital for some important thing.

Gauche has gone to visit his sister.

Charmy has gone to the wild to search for food ingredients.

Luck and Magna went to a fight club.

Gordon went to the market to buy medical supplies.

Grey is in his room.

And…that is everyone.

So, what have you bought? It is quite heavy. I could not move it at all. I had to resort to Asta."

"Metal pieces of specific dimension from Klaus, and wooden pieces from Robert of Silver Eagle." Wilhelm replied as he opened some of the crates to peak on its contents, and closed them after he was satisfied to see what was inside.

"For what?" Finral asked with curiosity.

"Gun."

…

*THUD*

Wilhelm closed the door behind him with his leg as he pushed the crates inside the Workshop.

"Argh!"

He grunted as he leaned a bit back to straighten his spine. Relaxing back, he took a gun that was made of gems that was placed on top of his table.

'Well, it is about time to make the gun. Previously, that teleporter managed to escape me even if I used my strongest spell, because 'Golden Lion of Lightning' is a spell that is way too obvious, and is not usable when allies are too close to enemies because of its blast radius.

It also does not match my fighting style. I use illusion and attack with stealth, while 'Golden Lion of Lightning' is a spell that suits the fighting style of someone like Magna or Asta, but I cannot deny the sheer firepower that it brings.

That is why I need a weapon other than my sword that can hit ranged targets, that is precise without hindering my allies, that is deadly to kill my enemy in a single motion without notifying others, and that I can be somewhat creative with.

So, what is better than a gun that I can silence with enchantment and whose bullets can be inscribed with enchantments to apply different effects like enhanced piercing, explosion, paralysis, poison, etc?

I tried to make the gun entirely using my Mineral Magic but it is a bit too crude for me even now to create a contraption made of moving parts from gem.

That is why, I designed parts of it and sent it to be made by Klaus and Robert. This way, I will just have to assemble an ordinary musket and revolver, and then do the hard part. Creating bullets.'

With this thought in mind, Wilhelm opened the crate that contained metallic parts. Pouring out its contents, Wilhelm first sorted every part and then placed them in different sections. One such section contained some long metallic barrels while in the other section was a collection of small barrels.

The things common in both piles were the trigger, gear wheels, small pins to pull the trigger, and cylinders.

The cylinder in one pile had 10 holes, while the cylinder in the other pile had 6 holes.

"Okay, this part is for the musket and the other pile is for the revolver." He muttered cross cross-checking the items.

The items required here were not as complicated as they should have been because the design is simple due to the use of magic here instead along with enchantment.

This was soon followed by him assembling the parts, using wooden pieces too. Even if he was only assembling, it took him hours to do so manually. Especially with the tiny parts.

Soon, muskets and revolvers appeared.

Seeing them, with sweat on his brows, Wilhelm collapsed on the chair.

"Haah…who would have thought making a revolver and a musket inspired by a revolver would be this hard.

But I guess making an electric single-barrel cannon did help here. The best part is that I don't have to make ignition depend upon gunpowder."

He then stretched his body a bit following which he murmured.

"Now to make an enchanted ignition mechanism, coat the inside of the weapon in a layer of enchanted gem for strength, and make bullets.

Lots….and lots of bullets."

…

While Wilhelm was tortur-making bullets, a meeting was being held in a room inside the Magic Knight Headquarters where every single Captain sat along with Wizard King bar Captain of Purple Orca, who was the person being talked about in a grim atmosphere.

"I still find it hard to believe that someone who shares our title would do something like this. I always knew Gueldre was not an honest person but this…" Charlotte's words trailed off as she clenched her fist.

"His actions harmed the kingdom. He is not one of us." Nozel said with an impassive face while on the inside he was thinking, 'Fuegoleon…he was harmed due to this pig.'

"*Smokes* Never believed that there would come a day that I would agree with you." Yami muttered as he remained calm.

"Kekeke! I want to slice that Porky."

"It is indeed disheartening to hear such a news." William muttered as he shook his head.

"Zzzzzz…" Dorothy slept peacefully.

'Everyone is so serious.' Rill thought.

Wizard King himself mirrored a similar expression and spoke.

"There is no need to beat yourself down. Nobody would have expected this action from a fellow magic knight." Julius commented, but seeing the expression of his Captains bar few ones, he added.

"If anyone is at fault, it is me."

"You don't need t-"

"No need. It is my fault for placing someone as corrupt as Gueldre in such an important position." Julius said shutting any argument down by raising his hand.

"You could not have seen that." Nozel spoke.

"But I should have seen that." Julius said in an even tone with a resigned face.

"Stop being mopy all of you. You are making my stomach upset." Yami commented off-handedly.

"Quit your senseless talking Yami. Act like someone in your position should."

"Oi Thorn-Queen. Don't act so prickly otherwise no man will marry you."

"I don't need a man to marry." Charlotte rebuffed.

"Not that you will find any."

'Ahhh…Yami!!! Please don't say that! Whaaa!!!' Charlotte cried internally in an exaggerated manner.

"Kekeke! Blabber somewhere else, otherwise I will cut you up." Jack said moving his large tongue.

"On to the more pressing matter…" Julius said bringing people back on the subject for which Nozel seemed thankful because he had just enough.

"…what should we do with Purple Orca? A great part of its members have been involved in shady business, either due to their own free will or due to being made to do so by Gueldre." He ended with a touch of sympathy for the ones who were compelled.

"Dissolving the squad is not an option. Doing it when we are surrounded by terrorists will not paint a good picture." Nozel said in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Also we cannot assimilate those from Purple Orca too." Charlotte added.

"Kekeke! I will not mind them. More for me to cut." Jack cackled in menace.

"How about placing someone else in their squad in charge? Not all of them are rotten as you said." Yami suggested.

"Yes, if this does not work, we will have no choice but to keep Purple Orca as a squad in name only." Nozel said with a tone of finality.

"I am of the same mind." Julius nodded at their ideas before he pulled out a giant book from under the table and…

*THUD*

…slammed it on the table.

"ZZZZ...zzzz" This caused Dorothy who was deep in sleep to almost stir awake.

Almost.

"What is it?" Nozel asked keeping his face from seeing any expression of surprise.

"Report on Purple Orca members who are not involved with Gueldre." Julius said with a pleasant smile passing the file between the Magic Knight Captains.

Their gaze lingered on it when they read some a small word…

'By Wilhelm'

…and the collective face of Nozel and Charlotte soured while Yami cackled.

"Hahaha! See, this is made by my squad member! The same one who defeated Nozel with a look."

"He did not defeat me." Nozel seethed.

"You are right. He punched your brother to dreamland, and defeated you and your sister with a glance, 'Noseless'. Hahahaha!" Yami laughed with tears in his eyes.

"Kekeke! Noseless." Jack laughed.

"Hehehehe! Look.at.me! I am Noseless Silva." Rill turned his face to look like Nozel's. And laughed as well.

"Hahahaha"

"Kekekeke"

"Hehehehe"

'Pfft.' Charlotte laughed internally and was glad that the fire was not directed at her due to Wilhelm. If they came to know that Wilhelm lectured her and she could do nothing because he managed to fool Sol, she would not be able to show her face to Yami ever again.

Smiling at Nozel, Julius spoke, "Magic Knights present in these reports will stay in the Purple Orca. As for the Captain, I have talked to Kaiser Granvorka to come out of retirement."

Hearing the familiar name, the expression of the people at the table changed to a positive note.

"Huh, you are choosing Bear over Hog. Not that I hate it." Yami commented leaning a bit back on his chair.

"I approve of your choice. Kaiser is an honorable person among men." Charlotte affirmed Julius' choice with a brief nod.

"I am fine with it." Nozel said calming his nerves.

"Kekeke~ Fine with me."

"If they are okay with it, so am I." Rill also gave his approval.

"Zzzz…" Dorothy snored.

"It is good to hear that you are fine with my decision. Let's now end this meeting because we have too much work on our plate. And also Yami…" Julius said as he took out a book and moved it towards Yami, who took it and gave it a once over.

"…give this to Wilhelm. Marx sent this for Wilhelm to design something for me."

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