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.
The royal capital was thrown into chaos.
The Magic Knights that had been
reincarnated as elves began their assault on the humans.
Also, back at the Eye of the Midnight Sun's hideout,
Luck and some others turned on their fellow Royal Knights.
Meanwhile, Raia was somewhat moved by Asta's view that
humans and elves could come to understand each other...
We can come to understand each other.
He wasn't lying, either.
That's why I believed him.
But because I believed him, that happened.
That's why I'll never trust them again.
Rill...?
Oh, hey, it's Raia.
Them, too?
How are we supposed to win against them?
In order to protect Asta and Zora,
Mereoleona threw them out of the battle and faced the enemy alone.
Well, aren't you nice to your friends, Miss Royalty?
You seem to have the wrong idea.
Those kiddos would've just been in my way.
Stall you? Don't make me laugh.
I intend to kill all of you!
The Sleeping Lion
What in the world is going on?
Regardless, we must protect Lord Fuegoleon!
Is that all you can do despite the whole lot of you coming after me, humans?
Please stop this, Vice Captain Randall!
Vice Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings Randall Luftair
That's not happening.
Not until all of you humans are dead.
Also, my name's not Randall.
H-His magic's on a whole different level.
It's no use. H-He's too strong!
We can't stop him on our own.
Do not falter!
Have you forgotten?
We have been trained by the best captains.
We are the proudest, most powerful squad!
We are the Crimson Lion Kings!
We cannot lose this battle!
Come on, now.
My air magic's mana has basically filled this place up.
You've barely been able to use your magic at all.
Usually, he'd add air to my flame magic, making it burn even brighter.
To think he'd be this terrifying as an opponent...
I will not lose!
I will defeat you and return you to your senses!
Concentrate...
Flame Magic: Spiral Flames!
Well, look at you. You were able to use magic after all.
But too bad...
Air Magic: Air Blockade!
I can wave my hand and put out that puny little flame in no time.
Air Magic: Crushing Air Blast!
Leo!
Give it up already. You'll be in less pain if you just give up and die.
I will not lose.
The flames of the proud Crimson Lion Kings cannot be extinguished!
Leo's right!
All remaining Senior Magic Knights who can still fight will attack him at once!
We will bring the vice captain back to his senses!
Yeah!
Iron Creation Magic: Iron Bullet!
Flame Magic: Burst Javelin!
Stone Magic: Solid Rock!
Show him the pride of the Crimson Lion Kings!
You humans sure are intense.
It doesn't matter how many of you come at me.
You're not getting away!
Guess it's my turn now.
Air Magic: Explosive Air Wave Palm!
Forti!
He's fast!
He kicks at the air to launch himself in any direction,
then he attacks with a blast of air that we can't see!
Vice Captain Randall's Air Magic...
We don't stand a chance against it!
Air Magic: Crushing Air Blast!
All those Senior Magic Knights don't even stand a chance!
If only Lord Fuegoleon...
Don't say that!
This is our moment to prove our true worth!
We're going to protect him, no matter what.
Endure! If we endure this, we'll have our chance to counter!
No, you won't.
The strongest squad? Don't make me laugh.
Take this!
What?
Did you actually think I'd be surprised?
I wondered why you were being quiet. So you were waiting for an opening.
It's time for your nap now.
Air Magic: Crushing Air Blast!
Don't rely on your eyes. Feel it.
He dodged it!
Oh?
The only way to battle against
the invisible air magic within this mana-filled space is to read the mana.
It's not as if I was just sitting idly by, watching.
I'm able to feel it more and more.
I've found an ideal way to use my flames.
Don't start celebrating just because you got lucky.
Air Magic: Explosive Air Wave Palm!
You were willing to lessen the blow by making it a draw.
And then, as I was stepping back, you attacked again with flames.
Guess it wasn't luck after all.
Well done, royal.
You're all so intuitive, and you adapt at a terrifying rate.
Precisely!
Leo, you're going to lead this squad one day.
We'll buy you some time.
Take everyone who can't fight right now and survive!
Guys! I can still fight alongside you!
Leo!
Go!
We're entrusting the squad to you!
We are the proud Crimson Lion Kings!
We will boldly fall for the future of this squad and this kingdom!
Yeah!
No!
You can't do that. We're all going to make it through this!
I feel like I'm almost onto something.
M-My body...
Leo!
You awakened a little too late.
Fighting in a manner you're not used to drains you instantly.
You won't be able to stand any longer.
So you're going to lead this squad one day, eh?
Sorry, but I'm going to make sure that never happens.
Damn it... Damn it!
Move, body!
Leo!
Humans... and royals, especially...
shall die violent deaths.
I will not... give up!
I swore an oath...
I will not...
Not here...
Move... Move!
What is this strange mana?
This is...
Another enemy?
No... This warm, embracing flame mana...
You fought well, Leo.
Brother!
But the battle's not over yet. I'll take over from here.
This mana is what I felt a moment ago...
Salamander...
As the captain of the Crimson Lion Kings,
and as your older brother,
I will never lose... again!
Where am I?
I can feel it... their fiery mana as they're in battle.
I must go. As a Magic Knight...
As the captain of the Crimson Lion Kings.
Is this all you have?
Is this the limit of your powers,
Fuegoleon Vermillion?!
It can't be. The Fire Spirit... Salamander?
None shall...
stand in my way.
Even if I lose an arm, or my flesh is burned by flames...
As long as there are people waiting for me,
I shall go to them, for I am Fuegoleon Vermillion,
the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings!
I can feel it...
Its mana and life force are flowing into me.
There is something I must do!
That's what you're telling me, isn't it?
I will be using this power to its full extent, my spirit friend.
I apologize for worrying you, Leo.
Please don't apologize!
I knew you'd wake up, Brother!
The rest of you fought well, too.
Despite my deep sleep, I was able to feel your fiery mana.
Lord Fuegoleon!
So this is the fire spirit, Salamander.
According to Asta, it was accompanying
one of the members of the upper echelon of the Eye of the Midnight Sun,
but then it disappeared after the last battle.
Forever faithful and highly trusted by the people,
the eldest brother of the royal Vermillion siblings and a great Magic Knight...
It's no wonder Salamander chose my brother!
A mere human earned the blessing of a spirit?
Not only that! Why did it have to be a filthy royal?
Randall!
I've just woken up, so I may not be able to hold back.
Try not to die.
You sure talk big.
You may have been chosen by a spirit, but you're still just a human.
There's no way you stand a chance against us elves!
Brother!
Flame Spirit Magic: Salamander's Breath!
The flames are so strong that I can't blow them away!
I can't breathe because of the heat. The air is...
It's all being swept away!
C-Curse you, royals!
Flame Binding Magic: Leo Palma!
You may be inhabiting the body of my vice captain,
but I will not allow any more violence.
Lord Fuegoleon!
You are truly the ultimate Magic Knight!
Hurry! Treat the wounded at once!
Yes, sir!
He's too amazing.
Way to go, Brother!
But I'm still going to surpass you someday!
As the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings,
I swear I will bring you back to your senses.
Er, however, while you were asleep,
our sister took your spot as captain for now.
What?!
Is that true?
Y-Yes...
You are currently former Captain Fuegoleon.
So my sister... That's how it should've been to begin with,
but she didn't even bother joining the Magic Knights because it was a hassle.
It appears I've made you do something out of character.
Salamander is showing me
all of the mana from those who are not human in the royal capital.
It appears as though the situation has escalated quite a bit while I was asleep.
The day the royal capital was attacked, I learned
that the enemy was after me and decided to go along with their scheme.
What is this place?
You're...
This mana... Is that you, William?
What are you doing here?
I know you too well.
I was hoping you wouldn't come here knowing it was a trap...
I truly hoped you wouldn't.
What are you...
Answer my question, William!
You'll know the answer soon enough...
You're...
This is a secret that even the man
who gave me my mask, the Wizard King, doesn't know.
...once you've seen the other me.
Who are you?!
What did you do with William?!
Ah, the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings.
Though you're always calm, this seems to have startled even you.
That moment is all I need.
Back then, he should've been able to finish me off.
I was also concerned about William when he revealed himself to me.
I will keep this concealed within my heart until I find out the truth.
I will not allow any more violence to befall the Clover Kingdom!
We are the Crimson Lion Kings!
With the proud flames that reside in our hearts,
we will stop them, no matter what!
Yeah!
The true battle is about to begin.
Member of the Golden Dawn David Swallow
Why the heck are we dressed like that one human royal was?
Member of the Golden Dawn Letoile Becquerel
Oh, I see. Our comrade who summoned us here must be rather twisted.
What do you mean by that?
They're telling us to kill those humans.
Ah, I see.
It does piss me off that they killed all of us
and got to live such rich, fulfilling lives.
So you're here, too.
Well, well, it looks like you're all here.
I was imprisoned in a peculiar place when I woke up, so I had a little fun.
Those foolish humans...
Who do they think they are? They piss me off so much.
I'm guessing it was your cousin who gathered us all here, Latry.
Ah, so it was Patry.
I guess that's why we get along so well. We're both twisted.
I can't wait to kill all these royals myself.
The white night is over.
Let us show the humans the golden dawn!
Brother...
Langris!
Thank goodness! You've returned to your senses!
Wait! Hey!
Don't go, Langris!
Langris!
Ow!
Wh-Wh-What the... Wait, where am I?!
It's been a while! I'm Finral!
How long do you plan on sleeping, you dumb bastard?
Y-Yami?!
As you can see, the royal capital's in trouble.
You feel it, too, don't you?
The inhuman magic that was coming from your brother is now coming from all over.
Let's go, Yami.
Langris... This time, I'm going to save you!
Petit Clover
Petit Clover!
Just Woke Up
Just Woke Up.
Lord Fuegoleon!
You're finally awake!
There is something I must do!
Yes, sir!
What?!
A man who will not allow a single tangle to remain! That is Fuegoleon Vermillion.
Um... I think your bedhead is okay now.
In that case, there is something I must do!
Yes, sir!
What?!
A man who will make sure every last tooth is as white as can be!
That is Fuegoleon Vermillion.
Um... I think you've brushed them enough.
In that case, there is something I must do!
Just five more minutes.
What?!
A charming man who always goes back to sleep! That is Fuegoleon Vermillio—
I will not allow any more blasphemy against me for the sake of jokes!
I am the Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, Fuegoleon Vermillion!
Next time on Black Clover, Page 99: "The Desperate Path Toward Survival."
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What? I'm the former captain?