: Following the insults hurled at Noelle and himself, Asta stands his ground against the upper-class nobles. He successfully counters Solid Silva's water magic, forcing the royal to his knees.

In , titled "Capital Riot," the tension of the Royal Capital's decoration ceremony boils over into a full-scale invasion. Summary of Key Events

: Leopold Vermillion, impressed by Asta’s grit, officially declares him his rival. While Asta remains focused on Yuno, Leopold insists he can never have too many rivals.