Chapter 144

This Man Is... (この男は) is the 144th Page of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Summary
People start to notice the fight between Julius and Licht, including Marx. Marx notices that he cannot reach Julius, and also wonders how Licht made it so far into the castle. Marx also wants to help out but knows that he will only be getting in the way. Marx think about how Julius will not lose the fight, but decides to inform the Magic Knight captains of the fight. Marx uses his magic to inform the captains of the fight, which Yami departs the Golden Dawn's headquarters.

At the fight, Licht launches a spell at Julius but Julius easily dodges while catching one of the spells. Julius tells Licht that he can have the spell back, and launched it back. Licht dodges the spell but notices that Julius had accelerated his magic. Julius suddenly appears behind Licht and tries to capture him, but Licht dodges. Julius comments about how fast Licht is, even when he used his foresight to look into the future. Licht wonders what kind of man Julius is, since Julius is trying to capture him without using his full power. Licht wonders what kind of grimoire Julius has, which Julius senses and points to his grimoire. Licht notices that Julius's grimoire is just a bunch of pages and wonders about it. Julius explains how Time Magic has no cover or binder, and that he knew that his grimoire was strangely unique. Julius also says that he has questioned who he is and who he should be. Julius then says that when he had reach the end of his path, he was the Magic Emperor.

Licht thinks about how they were using the magic stones in order to go against the logic and reason of this world. Julius informs Licht that as the magic emperor he will protect the kingdom and it people. Licht thinks about how Julius is this worlds final stronghold in order to stop them, while Julius appears behind Licht. Licht dodges and thinks about how he has to defeat Julius. Licht tells Julius to try to protect everyone, and releases the seal on himself. Julius notices that Licht's magic is starting to grow and swell. As Licht prepares a spell, the people notice this and Julius notices how powerful it is. Licht says that even if it violates reason and logic, he will punish humankind.

Fights

 * Julius Novachrono vs. Licht