Rades uses his Wraith Magic to summon an army of high-level corpses, overwhelming the city's defenses. His primary motivation is a deep-seated grudge against the Clover Kingdom and its discriminatory class system.
In Episode 22 of the Black Clover anime, titled the Royal Capital of the Clover Kingdom comes under a sudden and violent siege. Plot Summary
Under the pressure of the invasion, Noelle Silva continues to struggle with her mana control but finds the resolve to protect the citizens, further developing her character beyond her "royal" persona. Key Themes Black Clover (TV) (Dub) Episode 22
The episode emphasizes that despite the rivalries between squads like the Black Bulls and the Silver Eagles, they must cooperate to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Production Credits Original Air Date (Japan): March 6, 2018 Dub Air Date: April 2018 (Funimation/Adult Swim) Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara Studio: Studio Pierrot
The episode picks up immediately after the celebratory banquet for the Star Awards Festival. While the Magic Knights are recovering from their internal tensions, a mysterious group of mages led by launches a massive invasion of the capital. Rades uses his Wraith Magic to summon an
Asta is one of the first to engage Rades directly. He struggles against the sheer number of undead summons but uses his Anti-Magic sword to negate the spells fueling the corpses.
Rades' hatred for the kingdom stems from his exile due to his "creepy" magic, highlighting the kingdom's prejudice toward unconventional powers and lower-class citizens. Plot Summary Under the pressure of the invasion,
Despite being caught off guard, the various Magic Knights—including members of the Black Bulls, Silver Eagles, and Golden Dawn—jump into action.