The episode marks the transition from the Royal Knights Selection Exam to the official assembly of the elite squad tasked with taking down the Eye of the Midnight Sun [ 1.2.6 ]. Key Plot Points
Mereoleona Vermillion is officially appointed as the Captain of the Royal Knights [ 1.5.5 ]. 87 : Formation of the Royal Knights
The mysterious mage "Xerx Lugner" is revealed to be Zora Ideale , a secret member of the Black Bulls recruited by Yami years earlier [ 1.1.4 ]. The episode marks the transition from the Royal
Mereoleona Vermillion personally visits the Black Bulls' base to announce that Asta , Noelle , and Luck were selected for the squad [ 1.1.1 , 1.4.9 ]. "87: Formation of the Royal Knights" refers to
The squad prepares to launch an all-out assault on the Eye of the Midnight Sun's floating hideout in the Strong Magic Region [ 1.1.2 , 1.4.9].
Despite not participating in the exam, Nozel Silva (Captain of the Silver Eagles) is revealed as a late addition to the squad to ensure its power [1.1.4].
"87: Formation of the Royal Knights" refers to the of the Black Clover anime (which adapts Chapter 133 of the manga [ 1.5.1 ]).