Ep. 24: Apollo Challenges Kiyo and Zatch to a Battle After Saving Suzy
Aired on September 21, 2003
Kiyo observes Suzy being rescued by Rops and Apollo while retrieving tools to repair a gate damaged by Zatch and Ponygon. Recognizing their benevolent nature, Kiyo decides to avoid conflict with them. Apollo identifies Kiyo as a fellow book owner and notes their shared aversion to fighting, which leads him to challenge both Kiyo and Zatch to a battle. During this time, Zatch encounters Lori, who reminds him of his objective to become a kind king. The confrontation ensues, with Apollo and his partner initially appearing to hold the advantage over their opponents.
Episodes
- Ep. 20 · Steng holds Kanchomé and Folgore hostage to force Zatch and Kiyo to surrender their red spellbook.
- Ep. 21 · Zatch and Kiyo investigate the Fairy Woods after encountering a mysterious look-alike.
- Ep. 22 · Zatch and friends encounter Yopopo, who fights Kikuropu to protect Djem.
- Ep. 23 · Zatch and Kiyo discover a strange horse attached to their luggage returning from England.
- Ep. 24 · Apollo Challenges Kiyo and Zatch to a Battle After Saving Suzy
- Ep. 25 · Apollo and Rops share their past while battling Kiyo and Zatch in a fierce Mamodo clash.
- Ep. 26 · Zatch loses his lunch and helps an elderly woman named Nana Baba find her son Tadashi and his fiancée Hiromi.
- Ep. 27 · Zatch and Danny recover the stolen Shemira statue while facing dangerous thieves at the docks.
- Ep. 28 · Tia and Megumi's Amusement Park Trip and the Princess's Dilemma