Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

It appeared as though humanity would be destroyed by the demon.

But a single mage saved them all.

His name was Lumiere Silvamillion Clover.

He would eventually be called the first Wizard King, and he became a legend.

Nero Reminisces... Part One

One of the Black Bulls, huh?

My prince, so much has happened...

Ever since we met on that day 500 years ago.

Hey there! You must be Secré.

Sorry, I'm researching ancient magic right now, so I can't get up.

By the way, what kind of magic do you have?

Sealing magic?!

What's that? I've never heard of it before!

That's so unusual! How amazing!

How should we have you use it? Just thinking about it is exciting, isn't it?

Magical tools?

Yup. So that people who aren't blessed with magic or by their

magical attribute can use all kinds of spells.

That way, I think we can make our society more equal.

But that just sounds like a silly dream.

They're tools to help me with that.

I think I'll call them magic items.

I'm sure your magic will help me with this!

For example, can you seal magic into objects?

Um... Yes.

You can?! That's amazing!

I helped the prince make magical tools.

He really was nothing like I'd imagined.

There were members of his family who didn't like his progressive ideas.

But he didn't let that bother him, and he never compromised his ideals.

He was a strong, honest person.

I didn't know it at the time,

but the prince interacted with a race other than humans.

They were a race loved by mana, who lived their lives in peace.

They were the elves.

A four-leaf grimoire!

Licht of sword magic was chosen by a four-leaf grimoire!

What's a four-leaf grimoire, Mommy?

It's a grimoire with good fortune in it.

Only those it chooses can wield it!

Licht, with the four-leaf grimoire...

He's so cool!

The three leaves of the clover represent faith, hope, and love.

Within a fourth leaf dwells good luck.

Within a fifth leaf...

resides a devil.

We thought that was just a saying.

So what do you think, Licht?

About the rumors that the humans might attack us.

I believe they're just rumors.

But I wouldn't say it's completely impossible.

They're...

Humans are a wicked-hearted race that kills animals for sport.

That's...

Licht!

Sword Magic:

Origin Flash!

Light Magic:

Lamp of Avior!

Are you all right?

Y-Yes.

Thank you so much.

Tetia! Why did you leave the castle without permission?

Brother...

Your magical attribute is wind.

How did you, of all people, get caught up in a mana tornado?

Thank you for saving my little sister.

It's nothing...

Phenomenal magic and skill...

The same thoughts and ideals...

The same four-leaf grimoires...

The leader of the elves, Licht,

was the first peer and friend that the prince had ever had.

We can come to understand each other.

You elves have truly amazing mana.

By combining that with the magic-item technology that we humans created,

we can make this land safer and more prosperous.

Let us live together, hand in hand.

Through his work with the elves, spells and magic-item technology

that would help not only the humans, but both races to live in peace as equals

were slowly becoming a reality.

The prince and Licht were best friends.

And they were supposed to become family.

You're with child?

With you two as its parents, I'm sure it'll be a wonderful child!

Congrats, Tetia... and Licht, too, I guess.

Well, thanks, I guess.

What? Something bothering you?

Well...

I guess you are still a kid.

Be quiet! Stop treating me like a child!

Yeah, yeah...

Lumiere...

Soon, I'll marry Tetia and become your brother.

I'm sure there will be humans who look down upon that.

You're probably right.

But with you...

I'll be able to create a peaceful and equal world.

I truly believe that.

I believe that, too.

I'm sure...

...it was fate that brought us together.

I'm really sorry, but I'm probably going to be late to your wedding.

Sadly, Father has summoned me to the palace that day.

I know that he and the others are against this marriage now,

but don't worry.

I'm sure they'll understand someday and give you their blessings.

I know.

I'm sure Licht and the others will be eager to see you.

But it's likely that even then,

he was already manipulating the whole situation.

I wonder why Father summoned me today.

We didn't mention the wedding to anyone, so is it a coincidence?

I need to hurry to the ceremony.

Congratulations!

I wish you both years of happiness!

May the mana bless you!

Thank you so much.

Aw... I hope someday I'll also...

I'm sure you'll meet someone lovely soon, Fana.

I sure hope so.

I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Thank you.

I wonder if we can come to understand humans someday, just like he said.

Licht seems to believe that, too.

I guess it's possible... for elves and humans to join hands someday.

Father, where are you?

"Bind."

What is this?

Good day, my prince.

Minister?!

No... The evil mana that's coming from him doesn't belong to him.

Who are you?!

Who am I?

Despair, hatred,

disloyalty, or death...

You may call me whatever you wish.

A soul with evil mana...

I've read about this being from another world! A devil?

Where are my father and the others?

Who knows?

Maybe they've gone to destroy the other race

that's trying to harm the princess and, indeed, the entire kingdom.

I'm sure the elves will be quite surprised

when the humans' violence and greed

fall upon the wedding ceremony that only you should know about.

What?!

Once I obtain my body and grimoire, I'll come play with you again.

Wait!

Someone! Isn't there anyone here?

Anyone!