Black Clover has always enchanted fans with a universe full of magic and mysteries. After all, since the beginning of the story, grimoires have emerged as essential elements, choosing a mage upon turning 15 during the acceptance ceremony at the Tower of Grimoires . Although their importance was clear, the truth behind them remained an enigma… until now.
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Currently, the manga has entered its final stretch, with the battle against Lucius Zogratis raising the stakes. After migrating from Weekly Shonen Jump to Jump GIGA , new chapters are released quarterly. Surprisingly, in the spring 2025 season, in chapters 379 and 380, the series' biggest mystery was finally revealed: the secret of the grimoires .
Lucius's plan and the true role of the towers
In chapter 379, Lucius reveals his plan, explaining that he sent clones to distract the Magic Knights while he prepared a grand spell that would connect him to all the Grimoire Towers . As he explains, the towers have existed since the dawn of humanity. The grimoires are a divine gift, amplifying the magical power of their users and allowing them to reach the pinnacle of their abilities.
However, when a wizard dies, his grimoire disappears. But, contrary to what many thought, it silently returns to the tower, carrying all the spells recorded throughout its owner's life. Lucius then reveals his dark intention: to use the grimoires accumulated from past generations to absorb the power of all deceased wizards.
Gueldre , Marx , and Revchi all at once , absorbing their unique abilities. With Revchi's powers, Lucius imprisons Yuno with magical chains, while using Marx's communication magic to broadcast Asta and Yuno's defeat to the kingdom. Thus, the threat intensifies, and Lucius advances in his goal of becoming the next Wizard King , leaving the heroes in a desperate situation.
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