Chapter 257

Rise to Action (奮起) is the 257th Page of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Summary
As Yami has obliterated Dante's body with his Death Thrust spell, Yami apologizes to Dante for blowing his body away while commenting about how Dante's body has a target pattern on it. Dante thinks about how this is inconceivable since their is no human that could fight him when he is going all out. Dante smiles, which completely shocks Yami. Dante says that Yami is truly detestable and thanks him. Dante's body starts to heal, which shocks Finral, Grey, and Vanessa. Dante explains how his original magic is Body Magic and how the Devil's power boosts his magic to the point where he won't die. As Dante transforms into a monstrous form, Yami comments about how Dante is not human anymore. Dante explains how he hates using his Body Magic, since how ugly he becomes when he transforms or regenerates. Dante also says that he only uses it when he is being push hard enough, and that it is gratifying when he uses it.

As Dante starts to attack Yami, Yami dodges all of his attacks. Yami uses his Death Thrust spell again to put another hole in Dante, but Dante easily heals again while commenting about how magnificent Yami is. Danta says that he is jealous of Yami, since his instinct and technique in battle surpass his. Dante then explains how he will not die and that it the reason that Yami can't beat him. Dante then goes on to say that the world is not equal and that their is nothing anyone can do since he will just crush everything and win. As Dante continues his assault, Dante thinks about how this is the supreme ecstasy and thanks Yami for making it this far. As Vanessa and Grey are worried about Yami, Asta thinks about Yami is surpassing his limits while fight while he can't even move.

Suddenly Yami stops move and comments about how he can't defeat Dante. Yami says that Dante doesn't die and that his power is endless. Yami tells Asta that he can't win this without him, which Asta thinks about everything that Yami had taught him. Asta calls his sword to him and quickly gets to Yami's side, while preparing to fight with Yami.