Chapter 17

is the 17th Page of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Due to the nature of his magic, Asta is able to go toe-to-toe with Mars when Yuno can't. Is this the end of the Diamond Kingdom's assaults or they are in for another threats?

Summary
Klaus Lunette who is still befuddled by Asta's strength is taken by surprised when Mars' puppet attacks him yet again. Fortunately, Rack Boltia is able to save him, an act that he is ashamed of as a Golden Dawn member. At the same time, Noelle Silva discovers Mimosa Vermilion whom is still recovering within her spell. Seeing her helpless cousin, Noelle immediately activates a defensive spell and promises to protect her.

Asta immediately challenges Mars into a fight, which the latter then activates a spell to create even more of his crystal-based clones. As those clones attack the rest of them, Mars creates another sword and attacks Asta the moment he destroys one of the clones. To Mars' surprise, Asta easily cuts through the crystal-based sword and swiftly charges in for another attack. The attack is strong enough to destroy Mars' armor and blow him away into the surrounding pool. Asta's strength yet again confuses Klaus, but Noelle immediately explains Asta's nature of strength while fighting against one of the puppets.

Mars then recovers from the damages he took from Asta's attack by covering himself with a larger and sturdier crystal armor. He then uses the armor to attack Asta and manages to give him some damages. Seeing an injured Asta, Klaus yet again belittles Asta for his power where he believes that Asta got such power by granted. However, the nobleman is taken by surprise when he notices Asta's well-built body and the latter's speech of his ambition.

Hearing Asta's ambition on becoming a Magic Emperor reminds Mars of his past when he was learning about his duty for his country. In contrast with his past, Mars can only remember that his purpose is to be a destroyer and tries to attack Asta again. His attack is for naught as Asta cuts through his crystal armor and renders him unconscious. Subsequently, the puppets that was created by Mars are also come to a halt.

Fights

 * Asta vs. Mars

Magics used

 * Crystal Magic
 * Nemean Armor
 * Creation Magic
 * Talos Puppet
 * Nest of the Sea Dragon
 * Talos Puppet Cluster
 * Laevateinn
 * Heavy Armored Titan
 * Lightning Magic
 * Thunder God's Boots
 * Healing Magic
 * Dream Healing Flower Basket
 * Anti Magic
 * Weapon of Anti Magic
 * Water Magic