Ep 20. Assembly at the Royal Capital

The episode "Assembly at the Royal Capital" is the twentieth episode in the first season of Black Clover. It follows the story of two orphaned brothers, Asta and Yuno, who were abandoned at the church in the Hage village. Both brothers have a dream of becoming the Wizard King, but they took different paths to achieve their goals.

In this episode, Asta and his fellow Black Bulls members are sent to the Royal Capital to meet with their captain, Yami, and attend a gathering of Magic Knights. The meeting is important as it is held to inform the Magic Knights about the current situation in the Clover Kingdom and orders to protect the kingdom's border as well as the capital, which are on high alert due to the recent attacks by the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

Upon arriving at the Royal Capital, Asta and the Black Bulls members become the center of attention and receive a lot of stares and comments from other Magic Knights. Despite this, Asta remains confident and displays his unwavering dedication to becoming the Wizard King.

The gathering is attended by many Magic Knights, including Captain Vermillion of the Crimson Lion Kings and Captain Mereoleona of the Crimson Lions. They discuss the recent incidents of the Eye of the Midnight Sun attacking various locations in the Clover Kingdom, and how the Clover Kingdom is currently in a state of emergency. It is revealed that the Eye of the Midnight Sun is a group of powerful mages who are said to be the descendants of Licht, the legendary mage who founded the Grimoire Tower.

As the meeting continues, the Magic Emperor Julius Novachrono makes a grand entrance, which is met with cheers and applause from the gathered Magic Knights. Julius reveals that he has invited Asta and Yuno to the gathering to recognize their achievements as exceptional rookie Magic Knights.

The episode ends with a preview for the next episode, which hints at a showdown between the Magic Knights and the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

Overall, "Assembly at the Royal Capital" is an exciting episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. The gathering of Magic Knights adds a sense of gravity as it reveals the true danger of the Eye of the Midnight Sun. The introduction of new characters and the acknowledgment of Asta and Yuno's prowess solidifies their position as important players in the Clover Kingdom's future.