Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

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

But a single mage saved them all.

He was called the Wizard King, and he became a legend.

After the Star Festival's main event, the announcement of the Squads' achievements,

the king made an important announcement.

The Eye of the Midnight Sun's hideout has been located.

To that end,

I have decided to gather an even more select group to form the ultimate hand-picked unit.

The Royal Knights!

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The Royal Knights

Asta and Yuno were unable to contain their excitement, but...

You absolute imbeciles!

They happened to run into the new captain of the Crimson Lion Kings,

Mereoleona Vermillion, scolding her squad in a hellish fury.

The Uncrowned, Undefeated Lioness

The Crimson Lion Kings have only ever placed first or second,

and you had the nerve to ruin that by coming in fifth!

And just because my vacuous younger brother ended up bedridden?

What are you, a bunch of infants?!

What's "vacuous" mean?

She means "foolish."

Wait, did she say younger brother? Who's that?

Probably Captain Fuegoleon.

Huh?! Then that scary lady is...

Captain Fuegoleon and Leo's older sister?!

The nerve of that fool, Fuegoleon!

How dare he raise a bunch of spineless cowards?!

He has the nerve to stay in bed

and leave me with a bunch of useless fools like you?

That fool isn't fit to be a captain!

That's not true! Fuegoleon's a better captain than anyone!

He's right! Captain Fuegoleon taught us exactly what a true knight should be!

Not only is he strict, but he's more passionate about us

and this kingdom than anyone else! He's the ultimate Magic Knight!

You may be my sister, but I will not allow you to ridicule our bro—

Then quit talking and show me your true strength!

Show me that you're the ultimate squad that's been led by the ultimate captain!

That giant fool would never die and abandon you or this kingdom!

Until he returns, you need to show me just how strong the proud Crimson Lion Kings are!

While my vacuous younger brother is gone, I'll whip you all into shape myself.

Where's your answer?!

Yes, ma'am!

She's so passionate!

She's smothering.

What kind of intense training is waiting for them?

All right. Let's go to our hot springs training camp.

Hot springs?

A training camp like that sounds super fun!

Sounds easy...

I heard that.

Then you should come, too.

Uh, something just grabbed me!

I mean, I belong to a different squad, and I shouldn't really be following strangers...

Asta! You must want to join in because you're my rival!

No!

Bye, Asta. I'll see you at the exams.

Yuno! Wait, you jerk!

You're coming, too.

N-No way!

Hey! That's too out-of-character for Yuno!

Take your smothering hand off of him!

I don't care about your character.

Bell, be quiet for now. It's even more smothering.

O-Okay...

There's no escaping once my sister has her paws on you.

She's a hidden power

who stayed behind the scenes only because she had no interest in fighting or politics.

But if she were to fight, she'd probably be even stronger than Fuegoleon.

She's the Uncrowned, Undefeated Lioness, Mereoleona Vermillion!

Let's see just how strong you two really are, Rookie One and Rookie Two.

We've been captured by a lady who's crazy!

Closed for private party

Man, the drinks are extra-good tonight, don't you think,

captains of the squads that placed below the Black Bulls?

You okay, Sis?

Call me... "Captain."

You got it, Sis.

Get off your high horse. You've been last place every other year, damn it.

And how does it feel to be beaten by the squad

that placed last every other year? Tee hee hee!

If you don't shut that filthy mouth, I'll do it for you.

I'm surprised you had time to braid your bangs

after you lost to those potty-mouthed Black Bulls.

Aren't you embarrassed? Tee hee hee!

I'll kill him!

Oh? You wanna fight?

Mercury Magic: Silver Spears!

Kind sir, please refrain from using attack spells inside our establishment.

This drink is on the house.

I apologize.

It's good.

He's right, Nozel. This is a place to enjoy a drink.

That being said, Yami, you shouldn't have been absent.

You've got one crazy hairstyle going on yourself.

Kind sir, please refrain from using attack spells inside our establishment.

This drink is on the house.

Oh, please do excuse me. I shouldn't have let my temper get to me.

Thank you kindly.

My, my...

Man, what the hell is your problem?

I guess I'll just have to—

Guess I'll let you off the hook today.

You guys are acting like pushovers all of a sudden.

Is there something sketchy in those drinks of yours?

Yami!

You're amazing, Yami!

I'm beyond depressed after being ranked last just once!

Yet you looked unfazed for years, despite always coming in last!

Your heart is invincible!

It's so amazing! Unfathomable!

Even your heart has chest hairs!

You are the epitome of insensitivity! You're a total weirdo!

R-Right...

I can never understand a damn word you say!

Just wait until next year, Yami!

What? Going home already?

I don't mind having a few drinks with you tonight, String Bean Scythe!

Shut it!

Then I guess I'll just have to drink by myself.

Gotta celebrate my ridiculous ascent to the top!

You seem quite pleased with yourself for climbing up the ranks just once.

S-Sisgoleon...

Who are you calling "Sisgoleon"?

Well, you're Fuegoleon's sister, so that'd make you Sisgoleon.

We siblings are not referred to by such ridiculous nicknames.

What? I thought you just kept adding "goleon" to your names,

Grampsgoleon Gramsgoleon

Daddygoleon

Mommygoleon

Brogoleon

Sisgoleon

like some sort of verb conjugation.

Fuegoleon

Li'l Brogoleon

Li'l Sisgoleon

Nonsense.

Oh, heya, Captain Yami.

Looks like she caught you, kid.

How'd that happen?

I'm not... exactly sure myself.

You're coming, too.

Huh?

You weren't even late to the announcement. You just didn't bother showing up.

Uh, wai—

It appears you need training, so I'll help you out with that.

No, wait. I'm already a captain...

Good. That's what you get, Yami.

You're coming, too.

Huh?

What are you doing to my sis?!

Who are you?

I-I don't know what's going on,

but I'll follow you to the ends of the earth, so don't you worry, Sis!

C-Call me "Captain"...

There you are, Stupidsta!

You need to come give Kahono and Kiato a proper send-off!

Also, just so you know, the reason we got second isn't because of you or anything!

L-Lady Mereoleona...

It's been too long. Have a pleasant evening.

You.

Noelle...

Y-Yes?

You're coming, too.

Huh? What? Wait, I have nothing to do with this!

We look like grapes dangling on a vine right now!

My character...

Quiet down.

Hey, where are we going?

She said something about a hot spring.