Royal Knights Selection Exam

Royal Knights Selection Exam (選抜試験) is an event where Magic Knights are selected to join the ranks of the Royal Knights.

Prologue
A magic knights is confronted by a rogue mage and tells the rogue that he will have to punish him for obstructing official duty. The magic knight's subordinate reveals that the magic knight as the vice-captain of the Violet Orca, Zax Lugner, and explains how great Zax is. The rogue replies that he doesn't care about any of that, and starts to insult both Zax and the Violet Orca Squad and even goats Zax into punishing him in the name of justice. As the subordinate get angry, Zax stops him and says that the rogue will regret insulting the magic knights while launching a spell at the rogue. A moment later Zax is defeat and the rogue insults Zax for losing to him. The rogue then heads to the Royal Knights Selection Exam hoping that there will be someone who will leave more of an impression on him.

At the exam site members of the magic knights recognize the members of the golden dawn and comment about how powerful they are. Asta greets both Klaus and Mimosa which all of them talk about how they have gotten stronger. Asta then talks with Yuno and talk about they experience at the hot spring along with who will be passing that exam. Leopold even joins in and says that he will be that one to pass the exam. Finral comments about how he is nervous but Magna and Luck don't recognize him since he has changed his hair style. Asta managed to recognize Finral and they all start to talk about how he looks. Noelle suddenly notices her brother Solido but remembers what Mereoleona told her and thinks about how she will show her siblings how much she has grown.

Royal Knights Selection Exam
The Magic Emperor Julius shows up and thanks about the members of the magic knights for showing up. Julius announces that they are going to start the exam, which the king Augustus says that he will take over since he is royalty. Augustus thinks about how he will win back his popularity with this move and announces that the exam will consist of a team competition of crystal destruction battle tournament. Augustus also explains what they will do in order to win each battle. As Augustus tries to explain why they choose this method, Julius takes over and explains what they will be looking for in order for the magic knights to join the Royal Knights. They then reveal the teams, which reveals that Asta is teamed with Mimosa and Zax Lugner. Suddenly the rogue appears and apologizes for being late even through that magic emperor can forgive him for being late. Asta wonders who this rogue is which the rogue says that his name is Zax Lugner. As the rogue tries to explain why he was late, Marx attack but the rogue easily dodges. As the magic knights starts to yell at the rogue for disrespecting Julius, which the rogue replies that he doesn't respect the magic emperor. As the rogue goes to shake Asta hand because they are on the same team, in reality the rogue give Asta a smelly insect. Asta asks if the rogue will get along with them, which the rogue reveals that he won't along with insulting Asta. Asta asks if the rogue came to get into the Royal Knights, which the rogue replies that he only came to mock everyone. As members of the Violet Orca wonder if the rogue is really Zax Lugner since on one has seen Zax in a while and have only heard rumors about him.

As Asta complains that he can't work the rogue, which Julius replies that all of the teams have been confirmed. Yuno and Noelle notice that they are on the same team, which both think that they are on a team with each other. Magna and Sol notice that they are on a team together and start to argue with each other. Klaus and Luck notice that are on a team and while Klaus thinks about how he is on a team with Luck, Luck says that they should work together and do their best. Finral notices that he is on a team with Leopold and Jamon, which Finral wonders if this team will work. Solido and Alecdra notice that they are on the same team, which Solido comments about how strong they are while Alecdra tells Solido to not run wild.

Julius says that they are going to the exam site while leaving that in Kubo's hands, which Kubo creates a portal that everyone walks through. Once at the site Julius and Marx reveal the brackets to the tournament. Noelle and Solido notices that they will be facing each other, while Finral thinks about how he will have to win one match to face his brother. Asta thinks about how he will have to make it to the finals to face off against Yuno, while also planning to win the whole thing. Julius also says that they can attack their opponents anyway they want without killing them and that they have a high-class healer, Owen, on standby.

Asta team is fighting in the first round, which their opponent's are angry at the rogue for his disrespect towards the magic emperor. As Asta is excited to start fighting, the rogue insult Asta and says that they should be scoping the battlefield and learn what they are each capable of. Mimosa and Asta both agree with the rogue, which Mimosa explains what she and Asta are capable of. Mimosa then asks what the rogue is capable of, but their crystal is suddenly attacked. Mimosa tries to get the crystal to safety, but the crystal is attacked again. Mimosa thinks about how the other team is using long-ranged magic, which Asta wonders how they are doing that. On the other team one member is using crystal magic to locate the crystal, while the other two are using fire magic and stone magic to launch distance attacks. Asta says that they will have to work together before the match ends, but notices that the rogue is relaxing and wonder what is wrong this him. Asta tries to get the rogue up by motivating him, but the rogue replies that he needs his rest since he had pulled an all-nighter.

On team A side, the crystal user Rick Cornell tells his teammates that the rogue had fallen asleep. The fire user Forte Gris gets angrier at the rogue, while the stone user Curtis Warren reaffirms the others that they will win. On team B side, Mimosa uses a spell to locate where the other team is located and that they are also going to launch an attack. Asta manages to get into position and uses his sword to cut the incoming attack, which Mimosa thinks about how incredible Asta is. As Mimosa looks at the rogue, she turns to Asta and says that they have to work together to destroys the other teams crystal while protecting their own. Asta agrees with her and both of them head towards the other teams location while also protecting their own crystal. The others who are watching, wonder what they are tries to do. Yuno thinks about how Asta wouldn't be trying to lose in the first round, while Noelle thinks about how this is unexpected and Klaus wishes the two of them luck.

Rick notices that they are getting closer to their crystal's location and comments about how their might be someone who can locate their position in team B. Asta and Mimosa manages to get close to team A's crystal, which Curtis tells Forte not to panic since they crystal is better then team B's. Mimosa then uses a magic to fire a beam at Team A's crystal but Curtis uses his magic to create a wall to block Mimosa's attack. Asta is impressed by the spell and wonders when she learn that spell, which Mimosa thinks about how she became stronger to fight by Asta's side. Mimosa tells Asta to lead the way since they are going to start their counterattack, which Asta thinks about how Mimosa has become dependable.

As Curtis suggest that they surround the two to attack, but Forte reveals that Asta can use Anti-magic. Curtis then suggest another plan and the two split up while also confusing the other team about which one of them has the crystal. Asta wonders which has the crystal, which Mimosa reveals that Curtis is the one with the crystal. As Asta heads towards Curtis, Curtis prepares for a powerful spell, which Mimosa tells Asta about. Asta replies that he will just cut right through it, which Mimosa suddenly notices that the other two are also preparing for powerful spells. Mimosa thinks about how they are surrounded and that their crystal is done for if the spells hit. Mimosa tries to inform Asta but Asta is suddenly hit with a trap magic that paralysis him. Mimosa is suddenly confused by the situation, but thinks about how this is what the Royal Knights Exam is. Curtis, Forte, and Rick then launch their spell towards Team B's Crystal.

As Mimosa thinks about how she can't defend the crystal from all three spells, when suddenly magic circles appear and absorb the spells. The magic circles then launches launch the spells back at the casters, which shocks and amazes everyone. As the spells hit, the rogue who had awoken comments about how it all worked out. As two of Team A's member are unconscious, Mimosa wonders what had happened. The rogue walks over and comments about how strong Curtis is for being able to defend himself and the crystal, but insults him because of the condition both Curtis and the crystal are in. As the rogue walks on top of Curtis, the rogue says that he will destroy the crystal encase Curtis has something up his sleeve. As Curtis says that he won't let the rogue destroy the crystal, which the rogue steps on Curtis's head and says that Curtis has lose to him and explains how a magic knight should fight in the battlefield. Mimosa notices that the rogue can use Ash Magic, and thinks about how the rogue had planted the trap that trapped Asta. As the rogue plans to destroy the crystal, the rogue tells Curtis to start all over as a magic knight. As Curtis yells out, the rogue turns away and says that he had come with another goal in mind. As Curtis is shocked, the rogue says that he was just kidding and destroys the crystal. The officials announce that the Team B is victorious.

As the other magic knights talks about what had happened during the battle, the King Augustus comments about how the rogue is his first pick for the Royal Knights. On the battlefield the heals healer Team A and remove them from the field, while Mimosa heals Asta. The rogue walks over and tells Asta and Mimosa that they did a good job on their teamwork while being the bait. Asta thanks Mimosa and then grabs the rogue collar while asking what is wrong with him. Asta also asks why the rogue had insult the other team since their teamwork what impressive, but the rogue replies that the other team still lost. Asta also says that the trap that he was trapped in was the rogues doing, which the rogue says that to fool the enemy you have to fool your allies. The rogue also tells Asta that their is magic in his collar, which a puff of ash going into Asta's eyes. Mimosa thinks about how the rogues magic works and asks when he had time to pull all that off, which the rogue replies that he has to have some secrets. As Asta tells the rogue to tell them, Magna comments about how Asta is loud no matter who he up against. Magna tells Team B to leave the field because its their fight now, which Sol asks why he is acting all high and mighty now. Magna and Sol then start to argue but Asta asks who is the third teammate. The third teammate then comments about how teammates are not beautiful and that they should not sully his beauty while calling himself Kirsch Vermilion. Asta is shocked that the guy says that he is a Vermilion, which Mimosa says that Kirsch is her brother and that she wishes he'd get lost.

As Kirsch complains about the world being full of non beautiful people, Sol and Magna tells him to shut up but Kirsch ignored them and comments about his beauty. Kirsch notices his sister Mimosa and greets her, but Mimosa insults Kirsch by calling him gross. As Mimosa and Kirsch talk, Kirsch notices Asta who greets Kirsch. Kirsch face turn dull and he tells Asta to not speak with him so casually. As Kirsch explains why Asta is not beautiful and how his training is for the weak, which Asta counters by saying that he was weak and that his muscle are his weapon. As Kirsch also explains how Asta fate was already decided for him, which Mimosa tells her brother to win his next match so that she and Asta can defeat him.

As the match begins, Yuno wonders who Kirsch is which Noelle and Klaus reveals who Kirsch is and how he is the vice-captain of the Coral Peacocks. Magna takes the first move and launches an attack then rushing forward but is confronted by a spell. Magna attacks the spell, which Kirsch shows up and explains how Magna should overwhelm their opponents with both his long and close ranges spell. Sol decides to charge towards Team D's crystal on top of her spell, but is trap by one of Team D's spells. Kirsch also shows up and advises Sol on how she should split up her golem into 5 to distract the enemy. Kirsch also says that he will protect their crystal while they attack, but a member of Team D attacks their crystal. Kirsch blocks the attack and uses a spell to cover the entire battlefield. Kirsch also creates a path to Team D's crystal for Sol and Magna, which Sol and Magna launch some spell and destroy the crystal. Team C is declared the winners, which Team C strike a pose. Sol and Magna are annoyed that they were totally on board with Kirsch but it was good, which Asta thinks about how strong Kirsch is and wonder how they can beat him. Kirsch then comments about how his beauty is the greatest sin of them all.

Afterwards Kirsch asks everyone what they thought of his beautiful fighting method while Sol and Magna hide their faces, which the crowd don't answer him. Klaus then starts to explain the spell that Kirsch had used and that only with someone with a monstrous amount of mana like Kirsch can use. As Asta expresses how amazing Kirsch is, but Kirsch just insults Asta with a metaphor but Asta doesn't understand it.

As the third fight begins, both Jamon and Leopold suggest that their magic be the lynchpin of the fight. As Jamon and Leopold argue with eachother, Finral interrupts and asks if they can leave the offensive to him since he can't let himself lose here. Finral also thinks about how all his fighting was not for show and that they won't pass his spatial magic, which Leopold replies that that is interesting and to let see how masterfully Finral can use them. As Team E battles against Team F, a member of Team F thinks about how Team E can make perfectly timed counterattacks is because of the Spatial Magic user. Jamon then user one of Finral's portals to appear behind Team F's crystal and launch a spell to attack it, while also thinking about how he never heard of someone as good at using Spatial Magic like Finral. Leopold thinks about how he will use his full power and after appearing above Team F's crystal through Finral's portal, Leopold uses a spell to destroy Team F's crystal. The officials announces that Team E are the winners.

As the crowd talks about how its will be hard to deal with Finral's ability, and how all the Black Bulls member are amazing this year even through they are all low class mages. Langris listens in on the crowd and after hearing what the crowd had said, Langris remains silent. Jamon asks his teammates that they should have a nice meal since they developed a nice teamwork, which Leopold suggests an eating contest but Finral says that he is not feeling up to it.

As the fourth fight begins, Sekke starts to freak out after witnessing that the other participants are so strong. Fragil notices Sekke and asks if he is okay, which Sekke starts to act cool. Sekke then suggest about using his shooting star to blast around the battlefield, which Langris says that that is a pretty good idea. On Team H's side, a member of Team H finishes putting a barrier around their crystal when he notices both Sekke and Langris coming towards them. Another member thinks they Sekke and Langris are fools because they are about to head right into his trap magic, but another member realizes that Langris is coming towards them. After getting close enough, Langris uses his spatial magic to destroy Team H's crystal and are announces that Team G is the winner.

As the crowd are shocked at what Langris has done, while Kirsch comments about how beautiful is was and Asta wonders if his sword can cut through that magic. Langris then heads up to Finral and comments about how his magic is just a delivery service. Langris also warns Finral to not get caught in his magic since his body would be taken away, and that would make their parents along with that person sad. Finral responds by saying that that won't happen since he will defeat Langris, which Langris responds by saying that Finral is acting all high and mighty for a big brother. As Team F are eating, Charmy suddenly appears asking Jamon for some food which he gladly gives her some. Noelle asks why Charmy is here, which Charmy responds that she came to cheer on the one she like while looking at Yuno.

As the 5th match is about to begin, everyone wonders who X is as even their teammates don't know who they are. Suddenly someone reveals that they are X and reveals themselves as Lil Bowamoltie, the captain of the Azure Deer. As everyone wonders why a captain is participating in the exam, Julius tells everyone that a captain can participate and that this is everyone chance to defeat a captain. Lil says that he doesn't intend to be beaten since he is here to raise the reputation of the Azure Deer, which a man suddenly appears and compliments Lil while also telling everyone to look after Lil. As Lil greets Asta, the man reveals that he is Lil's butler Walter while also giving Asta some tea that he doesn't understand that taste.

As the 5th match begins, Team J is worried about what Lil is capable of but are surprised when Lil falls into one of their traps. One of Team J's member warns the other to not let their guard down and uses a spell to increase his teammates power. As two of Team J's members launch spells at Lil, Lil notices the spells and thinks about how beautiful the spells are. As Walter watches the match, he thinks about how Lil had locked himself in his room when he had obtained his grimoire and how Walter convinced Lil to join the magic knights. Lil then uses a spell to counter his opponent's spells, which Walter thinks about how Lil magic can generate any type of elements. As the participants are amazed by this, Walter compliments Lil and thinks about how Lil's creativity is infinite. As Team I manage to destroy Team J's crystal, Lil's teammates wonder what Lil is doing. As Lil thinks about how he could improve his masterpiece, Lil's teammates think about how they will have to make sure to stay focus. Walter then explains how the more Lil doesn't focus, the more people around Lil work harder. As the officials announce that the sixth match is about to begin, Lil's teammates drag Lil off of the battlefield.

As Luck expresses his excitement about his match, Klaus tells Luck to take this exam more seriously and to not act on his own. Their teammate Paulie Angel wonders if this team will work, but says that they should put on the greatest performance ever. As Klaus wonders about Paulie and thinks about how he will have to keep it together. Luck then suggest that they share information and form a plan, which Klaus responds that they will have to look out for Rob of the Silver Eagles.

As the sixth match begins, the other participants watch as both teams battle in the center of the battlefield. As Klaus manages to block a spell, another member of Team L appears and launch a spell at Team K's crystal. Luck suddenly appears and takes the crystal away, which Asta notices that Luck magic has changed and Magna reveals that Luck has add pages to his grimoire. Luck then launches spells at Team L's crystal but it doesn't destroy it. As the participants are amazed by Luck's power, Magna reveals that he and Luck has increased their power for this exam. Klaus thinks about how strong that Luck has gotten and also thinks about how he has also gotten stronger while using a spell to destroy a boulder. As Luck says that they should have a fight after the match, Klaus tells him to focus on the match. Klaus suddenly notices that Rob has arrived at the battle and that Team L's crystal is behind him. Klaus says that they are going to break pass Team L and destroy their crystal, which Paulie uses her magic to grab their crystal and fly high above the others. Paulie then uses a spell to distract Team L and push Luck past Team L when Klaus launches him into the air. Suddenly Rob appears before Team L's crystal, which Luck increases his power and not only defeats Rob but also destroys Team L's crystal. As Team K are declared the winners, Team K each high-five each others. Luck then comments about how his next opponent will be more fun, while Lil says that he will be able to paint a better masterpiece with his next opponent.

As the seventh match happens, Team M manages to destroy Team N's crystal. The officials announce that Team M has won and that they will be moving on to the final match of round one. Asta and Charmy are excited for the match, which Team P's third member, En Ringarde, says that they will win if they work hard and support each other but everyone just wonders if he will be okay. Noelle tells Yuno to not go wild since he had grown up Asta, which Yuno asks if Noelle will be okay since she can't control her mana properly. Noelle and Yuno then get into an argument, which Asta and En tries to calm them down. Solido walks over and starts to insult Noelle, which Noelle remembers how Solido was mean to her when they were children. Alecdra tells Solido that the match is about to start, which Solido turns and leave while also telling Noelle to run away. Alecdra suddenly stares at Yuno but then leaves with his team.

As the eighth match begins, Asta and Charmy cheer for Team P. Yuno then his teammates that he will take the lead, which Noelle says that she will be the one who take the lead while En says that he will support them. Yuno suddenly detects Team O, which Team O appears in the sky. Solido explains how they got there so fast and how they will end this in a flash, which Yuno comments about how Team O's crystal is still at its original place. Yuno launches a spell at the charging Team O, but Team O easily dodges the spell. Team O's third member, Dmitri Print, launches a spell at Team P, but Noelle counters by putting up a barrier. Solido comments about how Noelle can use a defensive spell, which Alecdra uses a spell that absorbs Noelle's barrier. Yuno quickly grabs Noelle and their crystal and escapes, while En heads out into a different directions. Yuno then tells Noelle that he will head out to where Team O's crystal is while Noelle and En protect their crystal but Noelle asks Yuno to let her go. Alecdra appears and blocks their path, but Yuno uses a spell to break through and deliver Noelle to Team O's crystal's location. Yuno thinks about how Noelle can do it because she had fought he way heard with Asta, and that he will feel better with himself protecting the crystal. Noelle thinks about how Solido will follow her, which Solido chases after Noelle while Alecdra tells Solido to not go wild.

Yuno confronts Alecdra which Alecdra remembers about hearing that Yuno had defeats one of the Eight Shining Generals, and that Yuno proclaimed that he will be the captain of the Golden Dawn. Alecdra also thinks about how captain Vengeance has high expectations for Yuno, which Alecdra comments that Yuno is going to face him while protecting his crystal. Alecdra then releases his mana, and says that Yuno's personality is the meaning of arrogance which Yuno replies that he want Alecdra to come at his seriously.