Volume 13

"Royal Knights Selection Exam" (選抜試験) is the 13th volume of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Summary
"'Asta and Yuno enter the fierce competition to choose members of a new elite squad called the Royal Knights. But with all the strongest mages of the Clover Kingdom as their rivals, do they even stand a chance?'"

Author's Note
"'A little while ago, when they held the character popularity poll, I got a Black Bull robe bouquet addressed to Luck. Incredible workmanship! That battle maniac is one lucky guy. Thank you so much!!'"

List of Chapters

 * 111. Taking a Bath
 * 112. Royal Knights Selection Exam
 * 113. Crystal Destruction Battle Tournament
 * 114. Flower of Resolution
 * 115. Hopeless
 * 116. Coral Peacock's Vice-Captain
 * 117. The Two Spatial Mages
 * 118. Mage X
 * 119. More
 * 120. Bad Blood

Extra Pages
Character Profiles: Solid Silva and Kirsch Vermillion

Results of the first popularity poll

Another six transformations for Charmy Pappitson: Christmas Tree Charmy, Ninja Charmy, Lion Dance Charmy, Foot Soldier Charmy, Samba Charmy, and Buddha Charmy (these designs were reused in Episode 77's Petit Clover)

The Assorted Questions Brigade No.1

 * Julius Novachrono made William Vangeance's mask himself, and William has continued wearing it and reinforced it with magic.
 * Yami Sukehiro wears a torn squad robe because it looks cooler that way.
 * The children who had their magic extracted by Baro have all fully recovered.

The Assorted Questions Brigade No.2

 * The Magic Knight Captains are ranked by their intelligence.
 * Characters are ranked, best and worst, on their ability to drink alcohol.

Collectible Card
Xerx? Claiming to be vice-captain of the Purple Orcas, Xerx Lugner, he is irreverent and rude to everyone, friend or foe.

Magic Attribute: Ash Magic Magic: 300 Affiliation: ??? Type: Trap

Leaves: 3 Power: 2/5 Magical: 2/5 Wisdom: 4/5 Stamina: 2/5 Vitality: 2/5