Arc 9

The unnamed arc is the 9th arc of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

The arc revolves around the Royal Knights squad's attack on the White Night Eye's hideout.

Assembling the Royal Knights
As the Royal Knights Selection Exam is finished, Julius stops Zora from leaving. Julius thanks Zora for pointing out the mistakes to those that had lost, since those that want to get stronger will take his advise. Julius tells Zora that he most likely passed that exam and that they will need his magic, which Zora replies that he knows that Julius knows that he is not the real Xerx. Julius replies that its not a problem since Zora is a magic knight, while also calling Zora by his name. Julius also mentions about how their was a magic knight like Zora, and how he came up with the star system to properly assess the magic knights. Julius also comments about how Zora is disappointed by the way that high up have been behaving. Julius then asks if Zora should put on his magic knight's robe, which Zora remembers when he received his robe. Zora tells Julius that he doesn't know what he is talking about and leaves.

A few days later, Asta is still in a daze which Vanessa points out the reason Asta is in a daze. Magna comments about how the results of the exam, which Noelle says that she has passed. Charmy is in a daze about Yuno and comments about how she can only eat about 1/5 that she normally does, which Magna says that is still a lot. Magna and Noelle notices that Asta hasn't comment about Charmy. Asta just thinks about Yuno, Zora being an imposter, and about Finral condition. Noelle thinks about the finals, how Zora was an imposter, Finral's condition, and how Langris had incredible magic similar to the members of the White Night Eye.

Suddenly Mereoleona arrives while also breaking down the front door. When Yami comes into the room, Mereoleona gives him a gift from Fuegoreon. Mereoleona then grabs Asta, Noelle, and Luck, while saying that they passed the exam. Mereoleona also says that one more member of the Black Bulls had passed the exam, which is not Magna, but they are not here. Mereoleona then takes the three to the place where the Royal Knights are assembling.

As all those that pass the exam assembles, Mereoleona informs the ones their that she is the captain of the Royal Knights. Mereoleona comments about how they are missing one member, when Zora suddenly arrives. Mereoleona attacks, but Zora reflects it back with Mereoleona easily countering the reflected blast. As Asta calls Zora by Xerx, Zora reveals his true name and that he is also a member of the Black Bulls. Zora thinks about how he will become a true magic knight. At the White Night Eye's base, Liar dreams about his family but wakes up and comments about how it was be time to wake up soon. Back at the Royal Knights, Asta starts to argue with Zora about lying to them during the exam but Mereoleona tells them to quit it. Mereoleona tells everyone that they will be receiving their Royal Knights robes, which Asta doesn't get excited and continues to be in a daze. Yuno is able to snap Asta back to himself by comments about how he will be the magic emperor. After everyone changes into their robes, Mereoleona informs everyone that Siren, Cob, and Nozel with also be joining the Royal Knights. As Augustus tells the Royal Knights to not disgrace the name of the Royal Knights, Mereoleona interrupts Augustus and informs the Royal Knights that the White Night Eye's base is at the Gravito Rock Zone along with saying that they will achieve victory over the White Knight Eye.

Assault on the White Night Eye's Base
As the Royal Knights arrive at the Gravito Rock Zone, Mereoleona informs the Royal Knights about what kind of place the Gravito Rock Zone is. Mereoleona asks Nozel why he had his squad check out this place, which Nozel tells Siren to create a model of the zone. Siren uses a spell to create a model of the White Night Eye's base, and where all the members are located. After figuring out where the leader might be, Mereoleona says that they will split into teams with Asta and Zora being in the same team as Mereoleona. As Zora comments about Mereoleona hanging around commoners, Mereoleona replies that she doesn't care about social status and that Zora and Asta are here because they are strong. Mereoleona then orders the squad to enter the enemies base.

Inside of the base, a member of the White Night Eye is torturing a woman when Luck comes in and defeat the member. The Royal Knights remember how Mereoleona tells them to run wild in the base and don't lose to the enemy. As the enemies confront both Mereoleona and Nozel, both of them easily defeat the enemies and think about how they will get their vengeance for what they did to Fuegoreon. Elsewhere in the base, Liar says that he should go confront the enemy while a third eye appears on his forehead.

As Nozel continues to assault the enemies, his teammates comment about how none of the enemy or the dungeon traps are affecting Nozel. Nozel thinks about how Cob is using his spatial magic to make so that no one enters the base and how he won't let Licht escape again. Elsewhere, Noelle's team are taking on the enemies which Kirsch comments about how he has casted away his extravagant self but Noelle says that he is still a creep. Noelle also comments about how her teammate Ben Benfank passed the exam even through they lost to her team. Ben replies that it was only Yuno that they lost too, and that he will have to really go all out or he will have to answer to Mereoleona. As Luck defeats the enemies, he comments about how they can boast about it when they get back. At Yuno's team's location, Klaus listens to a members of the White Night Eye about their true forms while Mimosa notices the patterns of the wall. Suddenly Yuno stops and hears something.

At another location, Asta and Zora comments about how the White Night Eye's efforts are all uses when Mereoleona easily defeats their enemies. When a second Asta appers, Mereoleona sets them both on fire. Asta easily cuts through the flame, while the other one use magic to put out the fire and heal himself. The other Asta is revealed to be Liar, who introduces himself to Mereoleona. Liar comments about how he would ask out Mereoleona for a drink if she wasn't royalty, which Mereoleona replies that she will let Liar drink all the flames of hell as he wants. Liar says that he has already drank the flames of hell and launches one of Yami's spells at Mereoleona. Mereoleona easily destroys the spell with a punch and comments about how Yami's spells are more powerful. Mereoleona then uses a spell to set Liar aflame.

Zora thinks about how Mereoleona is more of a fighter then a mage, while Asta thinks about how he can learn from watching Mereoleona. Liar quickly escapes from Mereoleona and uses a spell to heal himself. Liar decides to use another of Licht's spell, which Asta recognizes. Liar launches the spell but Mereoleona manages to easily counter the incoming spell. Liar wonders about Mereoleona's movements, which Mereoleona manages to get behind Liar. Liar uses one if Gueldre's spell to evade Mereoleona attack, and uses a water spell to counterattack. Mereoleona easily counter the spell and change direction in midair, which Liar thinks about how Mereoleona's reaction is on par with Vetto. Liar then uses a spirit magic spell, but Mereoleona easily counters it and continues her assault. Zora thinks about all the rumors that he had heard about Mereoleona and how they all seem to be true. Zora also thinks about how Liar's magic works and what is overall weakness is. Suddenly Liar uses Asta's anti-magic sword, which Zora figures out the condition that Liar had to do in order to use his imitation magic. Liar remembers how Licht said that Liar is a kind person, and how he is taking his revenge on human for harming Licht. Mereoleona easily manages to break the sword, which Liar notices that Mereoleona can manipulate the mana all around her. Mereoleona then launches a spell at Liar, while planning to finish this fight. As Mereoleona continues her assault, Liar thinks about how he can't escape or heal himself. Zora thinks about what one is capable of doing while using Mana Zone, while Asta thinks about how amazing Mereoleona is. Mereoleona tells Liar that she will continue her assault until Liar is just ash, which Liar thinks about how he is done for.

Elsewhere, Yuno takes out some members of the White Night Eye and continues into the base. Mimosa thinks about how Yuno is capable of using Mana Zone. As Yuno continues into the base, Yuno thinks about how he can hear a pulse.

Raid on the Black Bulls
A little back in time when the Royal Knights first infiltrated the White Night Eye's base, Gauche, Gray, and Gordon are all sitting together. Gauche wonders why Gray and Gordon are sitting with him, and how something is off because how the rowdier ones at not there. Gauche tells the two that he will handle any mission and that the two can just rest, but both disagree and say that they will join in. Gauche wonders what is wrong with the two, which Gray thinks about how he has to overcome her embarrassment while Gordon thinks about how he want to get closer to the two. Gauche then says that he is going to his room to finish his project and to call him if a mission come in. Gray replies that being alone it to embarrassing, while Gordon say that Gauche has to stay since they are friends. Gauche just thinks about what is wrong with the two. Gray thinks about how she has to start a conversation and asks Gauche what he is making, which Gauche replies that he is making a figure in the shape of his sister. Gordon says that he makes dolls too, and shows the two the dolls he made, which resemble the Black Bulls members. Both Gauche and Gray think that the dolls are scary. Gauche points out that Gordon is scary and that if he wants to get closer to everyone then he should go easier on the intimacy.

Gauche then says that he is going to the bathroom and asks where it is, which Gordon them him where it is. Gauche wonders by the base shift its rooms around and comments about a rumor that a ghost shifts the rooms around. Gray looks out the window and is scary by seeing a zombie. Suddenly more break into the from door, which Gauche says that its an enemy raid. When one of the zombie break his Mary doll, Gauche becomes angry. Outside of the base, Sally, Valtos, and Rades appear. While Rades and Sally are disappointed that Asta is not in the base, Valtos tells the two to stay focus on their objective. As Rades comments about how he can get some nice toys, Gauche suddenly destroys some of Rades zombies. As Gauche, Gordon, and Gray come out of the base, Gauceh comments about how he doesn't care who came but they are going to fight back harder.

Once Gauche notices who is attacking them, Gauche asks what they are doing here. Rades replies that they were looking for something, when they decided to come destroy the Black Bulls base. Gauche decides to attack with a spell but Sally diverts it with her Gel Magic. Sally says that she was ordered to not kill Gauche, which Gauche remembers that his magic doesn't work on Sally. Gauche also thinks about how they have to take care of the White Night Eye on their own, since Yami and that other have left.

Sally uses a magic artifact on one of Rades's corpses, to increase it capabilities. As the corpse charges, Gordon uses his poison magic to destroy the corpse. Sally then charges on top of her Sticky Salamander spell, which Grey uses her magic to turn Sally's spell into crystal. Gauche realizes when Grey had done and uses a spell to destroy Sally's spell. Sally then gets excited after seeing what Grey is capable of, which Grey tells Sally to not look at her. As Rades gets excited to face against the three, Rades tells Valtos to summon that. As Valtos summon Rades's No. 0 Michael Caeser, Gauche wonders about it. As No. 0 attacks, Gauche notices that it can use two types of magic. Rades reveals that No. 0 was built with two corpse of former magic knight captains. After No. 0 takes down the three, Rades has his other corpses rush to destroy the Black Bulls base. Gordon and Grey thinks about why they are alone and how they were accepted after joining the Black Bulls. As Gauche wonders what to do, Gordon and Grey say not to give up since they will protect the base. Gauche then comments about how he has found something other they Marie that he wants to protect. Rades tells them that guts alone won't be enough, from the reality of their defeat. Suddenly an emergency alarm rings and someone comes out of the Black Bulls base.

Fights

 * Mereoleona Vermillion vs. Liar