Chapter 318

In the Presence of the Devil King (魔王の御前) is the 318th Page of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Summary
As both Lucifero and Asta's eyes are locked on each other, Liebe comments how the devil infront of them is the king of devils while also the one who killed Richita. Liebe asks Lucifero if it remembers who the former is, yelling out at Lucifero for being the one who killed Richita. Lucifero replies telling Liebe that it wouldn't remember a scum with no magic like him. Lucifero then tells the duo how the unforgivables one are them and increases the gravity on the surrounding area, causing the landscape to shatter. As Asta falls due to the increased gravity, he comments how Lucifero's magic is tremendously high. Liebe tells Asta that he wants to take down Lucifero no matter what it takes, causing the peniultimate to engage in Union. Nacht Faust from afar tells Asta not to be a fool while using Union. Asta uses his Demon-Slayer Sword to smash the ground and slashing the gravity-affected zone to move freely towards Lucifero. The 2nd gate devil watches from afar and is surprised at the fact someone can move in Lucifero's gravity. Furthermore, it also states how it's someone with no magic power at all, calling Asta an odd one. Asta overlooks how great Lucifero's magic is and proclaims how he and Liebe will take down the devil king in a mere 4 minute. As Asta tries to attack Lucifero with Demon-Slayer Sword, Lucifero stops the incoming blade. Lucifero slides his finger on the blade and sees its finger bleeding, causing Lucifero to irate and punches Asta on the face, sending him far. The 2nd gate devil then is amazed at Lucifero's magic and physical skills despite not being complete. He also goes on about how despite how odd or strong an ant is, it can never defeat an elephant.

Meanwhile, Vanessa Enoteca lies on the floor due to Lucifero's magic effect. She states how Rouge's power managed to save them barely but the Black Bulls has ran out of magic. Yami Sukehiro gets weaker and weaker every moment despite being successfully rescued. Asta is sent crashing near Vanessa's whereabouts; the latter then states by only getting near, it feels as if they'll be crushed in no time. She then claims that if Lucifero pays even one bit of attention to them, they're finished. Just by existing, Lucifero forces all creation to its knees. Humans, spells, and even fate itself.

Asta barely gets up and claims how his vision is unable to focus despite only being punched once. Mereoleona Vermillion enters the battlefield and tells how Asta is working really hard over here. Mereoleona is then assisted with the other captains, ready to fight Lucifero.