Black Clover: Is Julius Novachrono aware of Lucius Zogratis?

Julius Novachrono and Lucius Zogratis
Julius Novachrono and Lucius Zogratis (Image Credit: Shuiesha)

Black Clover is the new generation of anime manga series that is no stranger to introducing plot twists. The creator has mastered the art of surprising the fans, and one of the most shocking revelations took place late into the story. Everyone was shocked to know that the kindest character, Julius Novachrono, had a dark secret. It was revealed that Lucius Zogratis, a member of the villainous Zogratis siblings, was sharing the body with Julius.

Fans then were puzzled about this new development in the story, because did Julius know about sharing a body with a villain all along, or was everything being plotted without his knowledge? With the information we have about the story, it can be concluded that Julius wasn't aware of it initially, and it was later revealed that Julius Novachrono is actually the alternate persona of Lucius Zogratis.

This was not only a shocking reveal, but it meant that the character who had been beloved for his kindness was now the center of many questions. It also forced fans to reevaluate everything they knew about him since his character was introduced in Black Clover.

Zenon and Julius (Image credit: Shueisha)
Zenon and Julius (Image credit: Shueisha)

Julius Novachrono has been a fan-favorite character since his introduction in Black Clover. As the 28th Wizard King of the Clover Kingdom, he was known for his eccentric personality, fascination with magic types, and unshakable belief in the potential of others.

His character was always working towards speaking up against the rigid system of social hierarchy of the Clover Kingdom. For the longest time, everyone enjoyed his screen time because his actions felt genuine and were able to inspire many around him.

In contrast, we have Lucius Zogratis, who is one of the main antagonists during the Spade Kingdom arc. His character is a host to one of the strongest devils of the underworld, and with the powers he was granted by the devil, Lucius was almost invincible. Unlike his siblings, Lucius has a god complex. He felt like he was a superior being and had the power to bring true peace to the world.

So, in order to create his perfect world, he infiltrated the Clover Kingdom under the identity of Julius Novachrono. Although Julius in Black Clover had no idea about Lucius, he continued doing good towards the people of the Clover Kingdom as part of his responsibility. However, hints of internal conflict began to surface as the series progressed. Finally, when he became fully aware of his existence, the fate of the beloved character looked grim.


What is Julius's fate in Black Clover now that he is aware?

Lucius Zogratis, as seen in the manga (Image Credit: Shueisha)
Lucius Zogratis, as seen in the manga (Image Credit: Shueisha)

Now that Lucius in Black Clover has taken full control over his body, it seems like he might not make a comeback. As of the most recent arcs, Lucius is the dominant personality, and Julius has not resurfaced.

Also, it is seen that Lucius refers to Julius in the past tense, as if he were merely a mask. This suggests that Julius may never return unless someone finds a way to separate the two souls or destroy Lucius without killing Julius. However, this seems unlikely given how seamlessly Lucius took over.


In conclusion, Julius Novachrono was not initially aware of sharing a body with Lucius Zogratis. Although there were instances where he did doubt something, he did not dwell on it too much. In the narrative of Black Clover, this was one of the biggest plot twists that not only affected the story but also shook the fans, as no one had anticipated one of the good guys to have such a dark secret.

Finally, as the story is heading to the final arcs, the Magic Knights prepare to battle Lucius in his full form, understanding that defeating him may also mean saying goodbye to Julius forever.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew