BLACK CLOVER:The singularity mage

🌟 Chapter 9: "The One Who Should Never Have Been Born… Yet Must Be Protected"

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🌘 [Early Morning – Royal Capital Medical Wing]

Grim sat at the edge of his bed, silent.

He didn't know what was wrong with him.

He didn't remember the nightmare.

But something inside him… hurt.

> "Why… do I always wake up like this?"

"Like I lost something… but don't know what…"

His hands trembled lightly.

His golden eyes looked dull.

Unseen, Nebra watched through a window, arms folded tightly.

She bit her lip and whispered:

> "Stupid commoner… Stop crying already…"

But her heart clenched at the sight.

She turned away in a huff, hiding her red cheeks and aching chest.

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🧭 [Wizard King's Tower – Observation Room]

Julius Novachrono stared at a floating crystal orb, showing Grim's magical readings.

The magic was overwhelming—singularity-class, impossible to categorize.

> "He's unstable. Dangerous… But brilliant."

Behind him, Marx looked worried. "He could become a threat…"

Julius smiled. "Or he could become our greatest hope."

He turned around, eyes twinkling like a child.

> "Let's do something fun, Marx."

> "Let's call all the captains and have them fight… to train Grim."

Marx sighed. "You're enjoying this too much."

> "I always enjoy a good magical prodigy."

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⚔️ [Magic Knight Headquarters – Captain Meeting]

The captains gathered, murmuring.

Fuegoleon crossed his arms. "He needs a warrior's hand. I'll mold his instincts into discipline."

Nozel scoffed. "That child has potential that surpasses common filth. He's an Aragon… he should meet my sister."

Jack the Ripper grinned wildly. "I wanna cut him up! Train him, I mean."

Charlotte stood quietly, face unreadable… until she spoke.

> "I want him."

Everyone blinked.

> "Eh?!"

Charlotte cleared her throat and tried to sound formal.

> "His potential must be monitored. And… and… I believe my squad's discipline will shape him best."

But deep down, she thought:

> "And his cheeks… are too squishy… I must squish them."

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🧊 [Meanwhile – Grim Meets Noelle]

Nozel personally arrived at Grim's room and stood at the door.

> "Boy. Come with me. There's someone you should meet."

Grim blinked but followed.

In the training courtyard, Noelle Silva stood in her battle outfit.

When Grim's eyes met hers — golden, tired, and lonely — something sparked.

Noelle took a step forward.

> "Um… h-hi. I'm Noelle. I've heard about you…"

Grim tilted his head, then… for the first time that day…

He smiled.

Not a fake smile.

Not the "I'm fine" smile.

A real, soft, innocent smile — just for her.

Noelle's eyes widened.

Her heart skipped.

> "W-what the heck… that smile is illegal!"

She spun away in a panic, cheeks red.

Nebra, watching from the side, felt a nuclear reaction of jealousy ignite in her chest.

She marched straight up and pointed at Grim.

> "W-wipe that dumb smile off your face, you golden-haired monkey!!"

Grim blinked.

> "Huh?"

> "Y-you can't just smile at every girl, idiot!!"

> "I-it's not like I care or anything—b-baka!"

Fuegoleon whispered to Yami, "What the hell just happened?"

Yami took a drag from his cigarette. "Kid just awakened the tsundere route."

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💥 [Captain Argument Begins]

Fuegoleon stepped forward. "Grim should train with me. That boy has warrior instincts—"

"No," Nozel interrupted. "He needs elegance. Noble control. He comes with me."

"Cutting." Jack said simply.

"Structure," Charlotte added, scowling. "And his cheeks belong to me. I mean, his training."

Julius arrived, clapping his hands.

> "Let's decide it the fair way!"

> "You'll all fight. Winner gets to train Grim!"

Grim blinked.

> "Huh?? Wait, I never agreed—"

But the Captains were already stepping onto the battlefield.

Even Charlotte had her gloves on, eyes sparkling as she looked at Grim:

> "Soon… your cheeks will be mine."

Grim sighed.

> "I just wanted a nap…"

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🌀 End of Chapter 9: "The One Who Should Never Have Been Born… Yet Must Be Protected"

📝 Highlights:

Grim's nightmare still haunts him, but only emotionally.

Nebra's heart breaks watching him suffer — she realizes she loves him.

Julius organizes a battle between all the captains over Grim's training.

Nozel introduces Grim to Noelle — Grim smiles genuinely, stunning her.

Nebra's tsundere mode activates from jealousy.

Charlotte wants Grim as her student… to squish his cheeks.

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Would you like:

The next chapter to show the Captain Battle over Grim?

A special interaction between Grim and Noelle or Nebra?

A new system unlock, reacting to Grim's rising emotions?

Let me know how you'd like to continue!