Asta and Noelle visits the royal capital to report on the dungeon mission, but get roped into something else entirely with their Golden Dawn friends.

The masterminds behind the invasion reveal themselves, though their motivation remains unclear. Asta spends quality time with one of his heroes.

Asta undergoes a startling transformation, fighting like a man possessed. When he learns who’s behind this change, he also learns its shocking price.

Asta attempts to tap into his mysterious dark powers so he can make it to Mereoleona’s hot spring training camp. Noelle learns about her late mother.