It is well-known that each page of a grimoire represents a type of magic, and the conditions for new magic to appear are:
① Innate talent.
② Research and effort.
③ A strong will and prayer born from desperation.
At this moment, the magic pages inscribed in Bai En's grimoire come from his innate talent and his daily research and effort.
Before detailing specific magic, let's understand some essential common knowledge: mana is a supernatural energy that exists throughout the entire Black Clover world and also within the human body.
Magic is the ability to draw out the "mana" within the human body and manifest it in various forms, such as the common fire, wind, water, earth... Bai En's magic is generated by assimilating Sukuna's technique "Mikuriya" from Jujutsu Kaisen, specifically manifesting as three slashes: "Dismantle," "Cleave," and "Open."
This is also the first magic created in his grimoire.
Aside from the three tangible slashes, "Mikuriya" also has a special property—"Mikuriya," which brings many talents, such as: excellent mana sensing, easy and precise mana control... In other words, Bai En's magical talent is actually very good, and the abilities of "Mikuriya" are also quite impressive. However, in this world, mana is the foundation of everything. Inferior mana is enough to overshadow all advantages; this is an unchangeable hard flaw!
The second and third spells, beyond the slashes, were conceived and developed by Bai En through research and effort, based on the characteristics of "Mikuriya" as a "Mikuriya" after assimilation.
They are displayed in the grimoire, confirming their practicality, and are: "Tool Tempering" and "Blessing of the God of Cooking."
"Tool Tempering" allows him to conjure special kitchen tools with mana, enabling the "Mikuriya" to handle food in various scenarios.
"Blessing of the God of Cooking": Effect one, food made by the "Mikuriya" has a chance to produce subtle effects, such as: restoring mana, strengthening the physique... Effect two, the "Mikuriya" can gain a certain upper limit of mana by completing different foods and based on customer satisfaction with the food.
Carefully looking at the three spells in the grimoire, Bai En's low mood warmed up a bit. Although his innate talent was a bit lacking, his acquired effort was still extremely important.
He picked up the grimoire from the ground, slowly stood up, "Alright, next, I'll go test the results of these years of training."
In his memory, after Yuno obtained the four-leaf grimoire, he was stopped by a guy using chain magic who intended to snatch his four-leaf grimoire to sell on the black market.
The original plan was to secretly follow Yuno after obtaining his grimoire, and use this deserter from the Magic Knights to test his usual training results, but the "meager" grimoire directly disrupted Bai En's rhythm.
"I wonder if this delay means I missed it..."
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The grimoire awarding ceremony, which began in the afternoon, ended at dusk, when the sun was no longer visible in the sky, only a sea of orange clouds remained.
On the stone path directly in front of the grimoire Tower, one could directly admire the scenery in the sky, but even in such a beautiful place, there were now three figures tightly bound by iron chains.
The two arrogant youths who had previously mocked Asta and Yuno inside the grimoire Tower were tightly restrained against the wall, with blood seeping from the intertwining chains and the old wall plaster.
They had come specifically to cause trouble, dissatisfied that Yuno had stolen their thunder by obtaining the four-leaf grimoire, but were suddenly pinned to the wall by a man who appeared with magic.
The gloomy man in a grayish-brown robe in the middle of the road paid no further attention to the two, as if he had casually dealt with two ants on the ground. He stared intently at Yuno, who was bound by chains and unable to move, a disgusting smile spreading across his lips.
"I can't believe it, in this rural place, I've actually found a treasure... A four-leaf grimoire!"
"You..." Yuno stared at the man in front of him, who was holding his grimoire, his eyes burning with fervor, "Who are you?"
"Hehehe..."
Hearing Yuno's question, the man, in a good mood, introduced himself: "Not long ago, I was known as 'Rebuchi of Chain Magic' in the Magic Knights. Just a minor name."
"But now..." He sounded as if he had heard something extremely funny, slightly raising his head to reveal half of his face hidden beneath his long hair, covered in scars, "Just an insignificant thief."
"Although I don't know what you're doing with my grimoire, you should know that only the chosen person can use a grimoire," Yuno said coldly.
"That's true..."
Rebuchi didn't care what Yuno said, "But something as rare as a four-leaf grimoire can fetch a very high price on the black market."
He slowly walked forward, the grimoire floating beside him glowing, and sharp, snake-like chains whistled behind him, "You must be very unwilling, aren't you? You just received a four-leaf grimoire, but your future path is about to end before it even begins!"
"Too bad, I just happened to run into you."
Yuno strained against his surroundings, trying to break free from the chains.
"It's no use. My magic can seal the actions and mana of those I capture." Rebuchi patted Yuno's shoulder, then turned to look at the two unconscious figures bound by chains on the wall, "You country folk wouldn't understand magic like this."
"Alright~ From now on, just be an honest-to-goodness piece of trash without a grimoire."
Rebuchi stood up and waved his hand, preparing to leave. 'What a shame, if it weren't for the grimoire, I couldn't kill him... my whereabouts would probably be exposed very soon.'
'Next, I'll go to the black market again, make a fortune, and then leave this damned country... Where to go? The hostile Diamond Kingdom should be a good place.'
His leisurely steps were accompanied by a good mood as he walked further and further away.
Just then, an untimely frivolous voice sounded from behind.
"Wait, everyone, are you playing some kind of bondage game? How novel."
Rebuchi's steps paused slightly, his expression freezing. '...How? Someone else is here? Why didn't my mana sensing detect him?'
He slowly turned to look back.
Beside the little brat who got the four-leaf grimoire, stood another little brat.
Rebuchi had seen him before.
That was the guy who stood next to the little brat who got the four-leaf grimoire during the grimoire awarding ceremony at the grimoire Tower, along with a pitiful good-for-nothing who didn't get a grimoire. They seemed to be from the same village.
He recalled that this guy seemed to have suddenly disappeared after getting his grimoire, so why was he suddenly here? And his proud mana sensing hadn't even detected his appearance.
'...But, it doesn't matter.'
'A little brat is just a little brat after all.'
Thinking this, Rebuchi's slightly nervous expression completely faded. The corners of his mouth curved up slightly, and a malicious, ill-intentioned smile appeared on his face.
But the newly arrived little brat seemed completely oblivious to Rebuchi. He surveyed Yuno, who was bound by chains, saying some strange things.
"Yuno, are you role-playing as an M? You like being tied up..., ahem... and layer after layer?"
"Bai En?"
Yuno looked at the man who appeared beside him, a little surprised: "Why are you here?"
Bai En scratched his head, "After getting my grimoire, I went to the restroom to surpass my limits. And now, I just came back from that direction. Oh, by the way, I remember Asta didn't get a grimoire earlier in the grimoire Tower, what happened to him later?"
"And also, what are you doing now, playing? Interesting, can I join?"
Yuno sighed, feeling an urge to hit someone, but he couldn't move right now.
"Stop pretending, you must have been here for a while, right? Is it fun watching me make a fool of myself? Are you here alone? Did you notify the tower master?"
"Wait, wait, are you really Yuno? So many questions at once?" Bai En frowned at him, "From what I remember, you should be a cool, handsome guy who doesn't like to talk?!"
"Bai En... you!"
"Watch out!"
Silver pointed chains whistled through the air, their aerial movements like a long snake baring its fangs to bite its prey. With a "whoosh," they plunged towards Bai En. Bai En "narrowly" dodged, and the chains burst into the ground, creating a small pit and scattering gravel.
"Hey, old man, that hit could kill someone! Are you trying to kill me?"
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