Episode 134

Those Who Have Been Gathered (集められた者たち) is the 134th Page of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Summary
Mereoleona Vermillion uses her fire paw spell to grab Noelle Silva and Asta, and by extension, Secre Swallowtail in her bird form. She takes them to the Vermillion Estate in Clover Castle.

Mereoleona brings the into a banquet hall, where Fuegoleon Vermillion, Kirsch Vermillion, and Mimosa Vermillion were all there sitting at a fancy dining table. Fuegoleon states that what happens in that room are a matter of utmost importance that could potentially change the course of the Clover Kingdoms destiny and that everyone present is to keep the precedings a secret.

At first, the younger Magic Knights believe that they will be going on a secret mission that would impact the upcoming war with the Spade Kingdom. However, Fuegoleon burns away a nearby curtain, revealing Sister Theresa. As it turns out, the gathering was to attend a party celebrating Theresa’s 15th year as a nun.

When asked about why the Vermillion siblings made such a big deal about a party, Fuegoleon explained that Theresa cares for many children and that children are the future. Mereoleona explained that the party had to be kept secret because Theresa doesn’t like the spotlight.

Asta questions why Leopold Vermillion isn’t present, and Fuegoleon explained that Leopold asked to use the time for training.

A number of servants brought in a fabulous banquet, but Theresa wasn’t really interested, saying that she didn’t like big fancy meals. She was planning on not coming to the party at all, but the Vermillion’s also offered to host the children from her orphanage. The children were amazed by what they saw. Among the children was one boy whose Ki Asta felt he recognized. Before Asta could think more about it though, the other children asked him to join them at the buffet.

Theresa immediately recognized the mysterious boy to by none other than Gauche Adlai, transformed into a child with the help of Grays Transformation Magic. Gauche explains that he went to the church to visit his little sister, Marie Adlai, and snuck into the party when he found out she would be there. Theresa scolds the boy, reminding him that he’s only supposed to visit his little sister once a month and complains about him having no regard for the rules. Gauche stated that it didn’t count, since they just ran into each other at a party they both "just happened to be at".

Fuegoleon gets everyone’s attention and asks that all the Magic Knights present perform some party tricks. Noelle and Mimosa aren’t really sure what to make of this request, while Asta has no idea what a party trick is and hopes that someone will explain it. Theresa accuses Fuegoleon of being bad with words and asks that they simply entertain the children.

Mereleona notes that in such a situation, Acier Silva would always be the first to jump in, prompting Noelle to go first. She uses her Water Magic to preform a ribbon dance. While Mimosa is doing her trick, Gauche claims that he could entertain Marie better than anyone. Theresa proclaims him the biggest clown of all for the trick he pulled just to be near Marie.

Asta, now understanding what a party trick is, spins plates on the tips of his swords, earning the most applause from the children yet. Kirsch calls Asta’s performance garish.

Fuegoleon thanks everyone for their performances. Theresa asks Fuegoleon what kind of trick he will do, much to Fuegoleons horror. He pulls out three eggs and held them between his fingers in his Fire Magic prosthetic arm and he increased the heat. When the eggs were cut open it was revealed that the eggs were all cooked differently, the first was hard boiled, the second was soft boiled, and the third was jelly-soft boiled. Fuegoleon explains that he was able to achieve this with proper mana control and states that the jelly-soft boil was the most difficult to achieve. He tries to explain further, but the children say they don’t care, shocking him.

Mereleona ridicules her brother for being boring and states that a real party trick needs passion. She uses her fire paw spell to grab the children and swings them around like rag dolls. Mereleona is proud of herself for giving the children a fun experience, but the children immediately start crying, confusing Mereoleona.

Asta asks Theresa about what Mereoleona and Fuegoleon were like as children, expressing his belief that they were amazing, natural born warriors, even back when they were young. Theresa denies this and tells Asta about the embarrassing moments from back then; the time Fuegoleon asked for the most intense training possible so that he could get as strong as can be, but Theresa refused due to too much training at a young age having a negative effect, so he trained after bedtime and she disciplined him for it. How Mereoleona was as much a wild child back then as she is now. How Fuegoleon used to accidentally start fires everywhere and cried because of it. The time Mereoleona went berserk because she set her own clothing on fire.

Theresa explains that mana control is troublesome for young children at first, but with time and practice, they get better. Noelle realizes that that’s the reason why she could never control her magic, she is a late bloomer. Asta compares this rule to wetting the bed, causing Noelle to slap him in the face.

Mereoleona and Fuegoleon get into an argument, Mereoleona claiming that Fuegoleon was always getting into trouble and she had to bail him out, while Fuegoleon claimed that she had it backwards, she was always getting into trouble and he had to bail her out. It didn’t take long for the argument to escalate into a trade of Fire Magic powered blows.

Theresa has Noelle create a Water Magic shield to protect the children and tells the children to watch carefully and to not turn out like Mereoleona and Fuegoleon.

Kirsch and Mimosa begin arguing as well, Kirsch claiming that he was always doing good for his little sister, and Mimosa saying that he was just being a burden over the years. For the second time, it didn’t take long for an argument to turn into a battle of magic.

The fight between the two captains escalates, Fuegoleon summoning Salamander and Mereoleona powering up to full strength. Gauche steps forward and revealed himself; he tries to attack the two captain as a means to protect Marie, but he couldn’t even land a single hit.

As Fuegoleon and Mereoleona were about to clash, Theresa steps in between them, stopping both of their attacks with her bare hands. She was also able to stop the the fight between Kirsch and Mimosa while she was at it.

She tells the Vermillions to sit, which they do. Theresa scolds them; she acknowledges that all siblings fight, but there is a limit. She then tells Fuegoleon and Mereoleona that they are worse because they are in their 30’s and are therefore to old for such nonsense. To get her point across, she creates a large hammer out of fire and bashes them both into the floor, and Gauche as well.

Marie tells Gauche that he wouldn’t have been hurt if he hadn’t snuck in. Theresa expresses her thankfulness that Marie is nothing like her brother.

Theresa leaves with the children and mentions that her 100th anniversary of being a nun is in 85 years, if they can fit her into their schedule. As they are leaving the estate, Theresa notes that you don’t get to be her age without leaning a thing or two.