The Vaizel Fighting Festival,
which everyone joined to win Diane's sacred treasure,
has reached the final round!
Diane vs. Meliodas. Who will emerge victorious?
Why, you...
filthy womanizer!
In addition, Guila and a party of Holy Knights are bearing down on them!
EPISODE 12: BLOODCURDLING CANON
Matrona has jumped the gun with a ferocious preemptive strike!
I'm not putting up with your crap, not this time!
That was a misunderstanding. I don't remember those girls at—
None of your excuses!
This might get ugly if I don't go all-out, too!
Hey, can the arena take this?
That hurt!
Captain, you jerk!
What happened?
I sense—
What's the matter?
Is it over?
Don't leave us hanging!
Get started!
They haven't flexed so hard that they wet themselves, have they?
Sir Ban? Sir King?
I'm actually Meliodas the Dragon Sin, captain of the Seven Deadly Sins!
We're claiming the entire village of Vaizel as our own!
What? Why'd that idiot tell them who he really is?
Tell me, Elizabeth! Why?
You have one minute to leave Vaizel!
If you don't, we'll kill you all!
You're not fooling anyone, you dumb kid!
You don't look anything like that wanted poster!
But given how strong they are, you don't suppose...
What's gotten into those four?
Get the hell out!
Hey, what's that?
FULL COUNTER
Damn, they're here already?
That gear she's holding is sacred treasure-class.
Guila's probably gonna be way stronger
than when we fought her in the Necropolis.
And what's worse, there are three of them this time.
For now, let's split up.
Get clear of that town! Hurry!
Follow that man!
Ellie! Ellie!
Damn it, they're here way ahead of schedule.
I haven't found Ellie yet!
Princess Veronica.
We should withdraw for the time being. This is a powerful attack.
I can't. If I let this chance pass me by,
I'll never get another shot at getting Ellie back!
Ellie!
Wait! Princess Veronica!
Overkill is definitely her thing.
I've missed you for so long.
Does that hurt?
Now this is my idea of a festival!
Remind me, have we met before?
I am Jericho.
Would it help if I said
I was the Holy Knight apprentice you humiliated at Baste Prison?
Oh, that hairdresser boy! You're into cross-dressing?
Godspeed Ten Flashes!
Hey, are you kidding me?
I'm bleeding... The wounds aren't closing!
The reason I passed myself off as a man
was because I was weak and wanted to make myself look stronger.
But that's no longer necessary.
My hatred for you has brought me to a whole new level.
You made a woman of me.
And now you're going to reap what you've sown, Ban.
It's been a while, Meliodas.
Hey, Guila! What brings you here today?
Our encounter in the Necropolis was most informative.
I'm here today to review those lessons to my satisfaction.
The word "satisfaction" can also be used to mean "revenge," right?
It doesn't matter. I'll take you on.
No, you are no longer a match for me.
If I get careless and touch them, they'll explode, huh?
It's a hassle, but I guess I'll defuse each one.
Oh, they'll explode on their own even if you are cautious.
The first explosion will set off a chain reaction,
trapping the target in a cage of flames.
Chain Explosion!
CHAIN EXPLOSION
Even if I end up as roast pork, or pork-kebab,
no, even if I'm reduced to trotters,
I'll make sure you stay safe, Elizabeth!
I can't let you do that!
We'll make it out in one piece together, okay?
Elizabeth!
Sir Meliodas! Sir Ban!
Are you also finished, Jericho? What's that on your lips?
He didn't make it past my warm-up exercises.
Disposing of the Seven Deadly Sins is no more than a side objective.
Plus, the enemy who merits the most caution is still at large.
Hey, Captain!
It seems the residents have all been evacuated!
Captain? Ban?
Oh, no!
Just kidding.
Well, I'm good and warmed up now, so why don't we get down to— Huh?
You're done already?
Good work, King!
They aren't dead yet.
I have some questions for them, so look after those two, will you?
You got it!
You be careful too, Sir King!
Now, then. What's your real objective here?
It's gone! Gone, gone, gone!
My Gideon is gone! What am I gonna do?
Oh, no! He was caught in Guila's blasts!
Diane the Serpent Sin of the Seven Deadly Sins!
Hold it right there!
Howzer?
For your crimes against the grand master 10 years ago
- and attempting a coup, I— - I did no such thing.
Anyway, this man comes first.
Hang in there! I'll take you somewhere safe!
Thank you...
Stop messing with my head!
Hello there!
You seem to be having some trouble, so allow me.
Wh-What's going on? My body... feels heavy!
Catch, Howzer!
Diane!
Whew, I'm beat!
Elizabeth?
Please watch over Sir Meliodas...
Elizabeth?
Elizabeth, are you getting bigger?
Oh, no! My body's returning to its normal size!
Where did that girl get to?
It's possible that she isn't in town.
They intend to exploit her,
so I doubt they'd let her out of their sight.
I'm positive that she's somewhere in this town.
Damn those Sins!
Ellie?
V-Veronica? Big sister?
"Big sister"?
Thank you, Veronica. It's a bit breezy downstairs, though...
Sheesh, do I even want to know?
Anyway, I'm glad to see you looking well, Ellie.
Still, this is you we're talking about. I figured you would be fine.
Veronica...
That's all you have to say for yourself, Dumm-Ellie?
Just how worried are you planning to make me?
This isn't like when we were kids and you snuck out of the castle to play!
And even then, you sent everyone into a panic when the bridge collapsed!
I'm sorry...
Plus, rumor has it
that you're out hunting Holy Knights with the Seven Deadly Sins!
That's a misunderstanding!
Misunderstanding, my ass!
The fact that you're still with the Sins right now proves it!
They're the bunch that tried to overthrow the kingdom!
That's not...
And Meliodas here is the worst!
Deep down, he's really a monster that brings destruction
to everything around him!
See? That look says that you have doubts yourself!
Sir Meliodas isn't a monster,
and he would never do something so terrible!
Whatever.
There's no point in hanging around here chatting.
We're going back to the castle!
No! Let go!
I'll protect Elizabeth.
Sir Meliodas?
Even if it kills me!
It's just like Hendrickson said...
He said that you've brainwashed Ellie. It's true, isn't it?
That is Goddess Amber.
It's a useful item that affects only evil creatures
that are within a few feet of it.
Take that with you and get close to Meliodas.
But it is possible that doing so might put Princess Veronica in danger.
Griamore.
You take after your father, Dreyfus. You're just as overly conservative.
These are criminals who mean to do the realm harm.
We must act act swiftly.
I'll do whatever's needed to help my sister.
Princess Veronica!
You are Princess Elizabeth's only hope.
So, how does it work?
When you are near Meliodas, recite the following words...
Rosco, Basla, Melcito.
Sir Meliodas? Where did he go?
H-He got sucked inside that rock?
Meliodas really was evil!
This stone's power affects only evil people, trapping them inside!
Well? Will this snap you out of it?
Bring Meliodas back!
I don't know how.
Veronica, I hate you!
You don't know the first thing about Sir Meliodas!
- Griamore. - Yes, ma'am!
PERFECT SHELL
Perfect Shell!
You leave us no choice.
We'll bring you back to the kingdom in there.
This is nothing! My mighty trotters can bust right through your dumb bubble!
Hawk!
Not even the meteors that fall to the earth can destroy my Wall.
If that's how it is, I guess I'll break it with one arm.
Or maybe I can slice through it with one finger.
That's odd. I haven't sensed the Captain and Diane's energies for a while.
And Ban's is fading...
What seems to be the trouble? You're looking a bit peaked, Fairy King.
What have you done to the Captain and Diane?
And I guess Ban.
Fine, I'll check on them myself.
And just so we're clear, if you two get in my way again, I'll—
Let people finish when they're talking.
That high in an instant?
If you get in my way again, I'll put you down.
Spirit spear Chastiefol, fourth configuration!
SUNFLOWER
Sunflower!
I'll admit, you two are fairly powerful.
Keep training for another century, and you'll be well on your way.
What?
My Chastiefol! Who did that?
Oh, my! Old Fart is most perturbed by his finishing move being disrupted!
The Fighting Festival referee?
Did his battle in the Fighting Festival give him indigestion?
Holy Knights Guila and Jericho
have perished in the face of a petulant Old Fart's ferocious attack!
Actually, that wouldn't do at all!
Hup!
Today's rescuer has been your friendly referee, Love Helm!
Whose true identity is...
It can't be! You're—
Helbram!
It's good to see you again, Harlequin. Oh, it's "King" now, isn't it?
How are you alive? That day, I saw you—
It doesn't matter. That is all in the past.
Sir Helbram! We will assist!
No, no, that's quite all right!
While I keep King occupied,
you two go retrieve what we were sent for.
Yes, sir!
Now, then... What seems to be the trouble? You seem worried.
Hardly surprising for a coward like you.
Do you honestly think you can keep me busy by yourself?
Just as expected from a spirit spear forged from the Holy Tree!
Even when cut clean in two, it regenerates right away.
Out of breath already, Majesty?
Your physical and magical strength are in inverse proportion.
You truly are weaker than an average person, aren't you?
Oh, dear...
You still have some fight left in you, I see.
So, let's enjoy the festival a little more, my old friend!
Fiend! Remove your filthy hands from Princess Veronica!
That's pretty low, using a woman as a hostage!
I mean, way to go, Ban!
Do as I say, and nothing will happen to her.
For starters, bring the Captain back,
and then release the Princess from that bubble.
Do that, and you get your woman back.
Bitch... Jericurl!
Princess Veronica!
That's "Jericho."
So, looks like it's time for the real star of the show to appear!
- Hawk? - Taste this! Rolling Ham Attack!
Hawk!
We have achieved all of our objectives.
Sir Griamore, please release your magical ability.
Your hand, please.
Not so fast.
I appreciate your assistance.
But I'll be the one to bring Ellie back.
Your... Hendrickson's objectives are just Meliodas and that sword, right?
What are you—
Be a good girl and hand over Princess Elizabeth.
If you don't—
I won't allow you to address Princess Veronica in such a manner!
Nicely done!
I don't know what you're planning,
but it looks like Hendrickson and the rest of you need to be court-martialed!
Wait, Ellie! Ellie!
I don't trust Veronica anymore!
Elizabeth?
Would you like us to help you capture the princess?
Save your concern. I suggest you worry about your own fate.
That's a shame.
Well, he did order us to bring her back,
but her corpse would be just as acceptable if need be.
Princess Veronica!
Elizabeth!
Veronica... Big Sister...
This can't be happening... Why?
Veronica, wake up! Please, open your eyes!
Ellie...?
I'm here! I'm right here!
You... aren't hurt?
No, you took the blast for me.
You've always had a knack for getting yourself into trouble...
I have to look out for you...
Like when we snuck out of the castle together.
You bore the brunt of the fall and got badly hurt in my place.
I kept crying and crying, and you consoled me,
ignoring the pain of your own injuries the whole time.
Did I?
I was actually happy then.
Because I knew that I had no blood ties to you or Father.
That's why... I...
Ellie... None of that stuff matters.
I'm sorry! What I said was terrible!
I can't believe I said that I hated you! I... I'm so sorry!
I love you, Ellie...
You, too! I love you, too!
I know that... After all, we're sisters.
- Griamore... - Ma'am!
This is my final order... Keep Elizabeth... safe...
Your last order? Don't say such things!
Sister?
Princess Veronica?
- Any time now. - For what?
For him to lose his composure,
and his magical ability to become unstable.
It was a smart move to plant a ring of them all around town.
Killer Mines.
- You filthy swines! - You—
Was that wise? He's the son of one of the grand masters.
We were attacked by the Seven Deadly Sins, and he and Veronica met an untimely end.
A plausible enough story.
You're one scary woman.
Now, Princess Elizabeth, if you would please come with us?
I ask that you cooperate and not offer any pointless resistance.
Veronica!
Please! Help me, Sir Meliodas!
Shout all you like, but your hero won't come to your rescue from that stone. Come.
Meliodas!
Captain?
No, I've sensed this before...
It can't be!