In , titled " Mastermind " (originally aired December 24, 2019), the intense Reincarnation arc reaches a massive turning point as the true villain behind the conflict is finally revealed. 🎬 Episode Overview

Asta and Yuno attempt to fight the Devil together. While they manage to wound him, Zagred's near-instant healing and reality-warping words make him an overwhelming foe. 👥 Featured Characters & Cast Notable Action in Episode Voice Actor (English/Japanese) Zagred (Devil) Reveals himself as the mastermind; uses Word Soul Magic. Kellen Goff / Wataru Tsuyuzaki Patry Realizes he was manipulated; transforms into a Dark Elf. Jerry Jewell / Takahiro Sakurai Asta Joins forces with Yuno to fight the Devil; uses Anti-Magic. Dallas Reid / Gakuto Kajiwara Yuno

The elf Ronne's betrayal pulls back the curtain to reveal a truly fiendish puppetmaster who's not nearly done pulling the strings- Black Clover T.V. Media Review Episode 115 - Anime Solution

It was Zagred, not Licht, who cast the forbidden reincarnation spell that brought the elves back in modern times, all to serve as pawns for his eventual resurrection. ⚔️ Key Events & Battles

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The elf Ronne is revealed to be possessed by Zagred, who has been pulling the strings for 500 years.

Zagred manifests his physical body and demonstrates his terrifying Word Soul Magic , which allows him to manifest anything he speaks into reality.

Zagred admits he tricked the ancient humans into massacring the elves to plunge their leader, Licht, into despair.