Just as humanity was about to be destroyed by a demon god, a lone mage stood up to save the day. He turned the tide and was hailed as the Wizard King, leaving a legacy that would last for generations.
A Border Village
Near Hage Village, by a small stream.
Lin Hao gazed at his reflection in the stream, occasionally letting out a bitter smile.
He was a transmigrator, having arrived in this world six months ago. The one responsible for bringing him here was a system called the Multiverse Invasion System.
However, after bringing him to this world, the system left Lin Hao with only one gift—a Devil Fruit with freezing abilities—before vanishing without a trace.
Now, Lin Hao was quite helpless. The system had mentioned that this was a world called Black Clover.
He had watched half an episode of this anime before giving up because the protagonist's constant shouting annoyed him.
If he had known he would be transmigrated here, he would have forced himself to watch it, no matter how annoying the protagonist was.
Knowing the plot would have given him an edge, but now it was too late for regrets.
Lin Hao crouched by the stream and touched the water with his finger.
"Crack... Crack..."
The stream instantly froze over.
Looking at the frozen stream, Lin Hao smiled faintly.
"Although the system left me high and dry, at least it gave me a Logia-type Devil Fruit with freezing powers," Lin Hao said with a sigh.
"Lin Hao, have you really made up your mind?" asked a woman who looked to be in her thirties.
Lin Hao nodded. "Yes, Mother."
"Why the sudden decision? You didn't want to take the Magic Knight entrance exam in the past few years," his mother asked curiously.
Lin Hao smiled slightly. "Mother, I've changed my mind. The Magic Knights are the perfect place for me to train."
Lin Hao had no particular interest in the Magic Knights themselves. He knew that as a member, he would face various missions and strong enemies, which was far better for growth than aimless training here.
As for becoming the Wizard King, Lin Hao wasn't interested. His goal was to become strong enough to live a carefree life in this world.
"Alright, I won't stop you. But if it gets too hard, you can always come back and live as an ordinary person," his mother said gently.
Lin Hao nodded and set off.
In this world, every March, as fireflies and dandelions drift in the wind, the Clover Kingdom summons all 15-year-olds to participate in the grimoire-awarding ceremony, which enhances their magical power.
Lin Hao's destination was the Grimoire Tower, where he would receive his grimoire.
Grimoire Tower
At the tower, about 30 to 40 people were gathered, all there to obtain their grimoires.
Lin Hao noticed the infamous Asta, the "screaming protagonist," and Yuno, the genius who obtained a four-leaf clover grimoire.
Soon, an elderly man with white hair, reminiscent of Gandalf, descended on a magic carpet and landed on a platform.
"Welcome, future grimoire bearers. Today, I bestow upon you honesty, hope, and love as you embark on your unique paths," the old man began.
"I am the keeper of this Grimoire Tower. While we don't expect anyone here to become the Wizard King, I pray that one day, one of you will achieve that title."
"Now, let the grimoire-awarding ceremony begin!"
As the old man finished speaking, the grimoires stored in the tower began to glow and flew toward their rightful owners.
Grimoires varied in size, thickness, and color.
The grimoire that floated to Lin Hao was a normal one—neither too big nor too small, neither thick nor thin. Its color was green.
Lin Hao already knew his magic. It was plant-based, allowing him to rapidly grow vegetation.
As people started discussing their grimoires, Asta raised his hands and shouted in confusion, "Huh? My grimoire hasn't come yet!"
The white-haired elder hesitated briefly before replying, "Try again next year!"
With that, laughter erupted throughout the hall.
"What's going on?"
"Reverse logic? Maybe he's super strong!"
"This is hilarious!"
"Unbelievable!"
Amid the ridicule, a golden light suddenly flashed behind Asta.
As in the original plot, Yuno obtained a four-leaf clover grimoire.
"A four-leaf clover...!!"
"He actually got the legendary four-leaf clover grimoire!"
"That's the same as the first Wizard King!"
The crowd was shocked, but Lin Hao remained indifferent.
Four-leaf clover grimoires were legendary, once wielded by the first Wizard King. Ordinary grimoires typically had three leaves, each representing a specific virtue.