Black Clover Chapter 196

A terrifying truth is revealed within the shadow palace as the true mastermind behind the elf reincarnation scheme steps out of the shadows. Raia realizes he has been manipulated all along, discovering that a malevolent entity infiltrated their ranks using Ronne's body. The mysterious being uses a magic stone to summon an ancient, monstrous devil from the underworld into this world. As the towering dark creature manifests, its overwhelming cold mana fills the area, paralyzing everyone with dread. Yuno and the others struggle against the terrifying might of the word soul magic, realizing the sheer impossibility of the threat before them. Just as despair begins to set in, Asta arrives on the battlefield, ready to join the desperate fight.