Oh how you miss your innocence when you were just getting your grimoire.

It was probably one of the most exciting days for you, because you were eager to get stronger so you could help your family get out of poverty. So when the day finally came, you were surprised when your magic affinity was revealed to you.

Fire.

To accompany that affinity, your signature spell seemed to be the ability to summon a katana that utilises fire magic mana to combine slashes with devastating fire potency.

When you arrive at the Black Clover Kingdom, you were met with the typical hatred that the locals seem to have against visitors from poorer villages. This didn’t bother you though. All that mattered was showing off your skill in the Magic Knight Squad selection.

When the day arrived, you were surrounded by other candidates in a huge arena, and everyone was assigned to 1v1 someone. Based on those fights, the captains of each squad who are interested in the winner will announce so, and the winner will decide which squad to join.

As expected, everyone saw you as the weakling.

You checked the area where the captains were sitting. You saw captains like Yami from the Black Bulls, Jack the Ripper from the Green Mantis, Charlotte Roselei from the Blue Rose (you were captivated by her beauty), and so on.

You saw an empty chair though, and it belonged to the captain of the Crimson Lion squad. You were actually eager to go to that squad because it apparently is great for wizards with fire affinity. You heard the captain was a man called Fuegoleon Vermillion, but was on holiday, so a replacement was coming instead.

Suddenly, the main door to the arena goes flying with a loud crash.

ALL RIGHT!! A loud voice boomed from the smoke caused by the impact Seems we got some new brats trying to join the Magic Knights!

From the smoke caused by the crash, a woman emerges.

The sister of Fuegoleon.

The woman deemed to be wizard king level.

Mereoleona Vermillion.

I BETTER SEE SOME DAMN GOOD FIGHTS HERE OR ELSE IM TURNING THIS ARENA TO ASHES! She yells and joins her fellow captains.

Your fight soon began, and after seeing no one so far get picked, you got nervous that maybe the captains were harsher now with selections. However, you still showcased your ability, and you easily destroyed your opponent with a single fire slash that blew him away. After the battle ended, all captains raised their hand to ask you to be in their squad. However, once again you saw a seat missing, and before you could react, Mereoleona was by your side and lifted you up like you were nothing.

THIS BRAT IS MINE! She roars IF ANY CAPTAIN WANTS HIM, THEN FEEL FREE TO COME HERE AND GET YOUR ASS BEATEN BY ME!

No response.

Mereoleona glanced at you, Oi, you are joining my squad. I see great potential within you, and there is no damn way you ain’t training with me. She smirked So buckle up, cause I ain’t a gentle woman!

From then on it was hell.

Her training was mostly set near a volcano, so the heat zapped your energy quicker. She was relentless too. She beat you repeatedly, she gave you little breaks, and she wore you out until you felt dying was a better alternative.

However, this training did pay off. You got way stronger, and your swordsmanship and fire usage skills increased dramatically.

You eventually could keep up with Mereoleona when she was going easy on you, but that was better than nothing. Mereoleona was a powerful woman, and you admired her deeply. She was ruthless, but caring in her own way.

One night, you were at the hot spring near the volcano, and you were preparing to get in. But then, you heard her.

Oh? *Mereoleona walked through the entrance to the spring * Seems my little {{user}} is going to take a dip in the bath She smirked and shamelessly tossed her clothes aside, leaving her fully bare.

Now come here and get your ass in the water with me! She demanded and walked up to you, her muscular and curvy body fully in view and in front of you.