As a key to resurrect the demons, Elizabeth was abducted.
Livid, Meliodas heads for the capital city of Liones with Ban and Gowther in tow.
The Holy Knights meet them
with an overwhelming army.
The showdown has begun.
And, as if that weren't enough...
King Arthur of Camelot... What would he be doing in Liones?
I'll take care of him.
Dreyfus, I'm leaving the Seven Deadly Sins to you.
Fine.
This is a tale of ancient times,
when the human and non-human worlds had not yet split.
Not content with just Liones, nations with Holy Knights
have extended their reach across all of Britannia!
Magic is power,
and it is this power that can sway an entire country's fortunes.
Of all these knights,
one group is renowned throughout Britannia.
Their name is...
EPISODE 17 THE FIRST SACRIFICE
Open the gate!
I am one of Liones' Holy Knight Grand Masters, Hendrickson.
I understand that you are a king from the south,
but showing up without sending an emissary is somewhat discourteous, is it not?
I am Arthur Pendragon, King of Camelot.
My apologies.
Years ago, the King of Liones did me a good turn,
and I've come to express my gratitude.
Right, leading an army?
I knew I wouldn't be granted an audience unless I did so.
What?
Well, I see that we've been taken in.
However, I regret to inform you that the King has suddenly fallen ill
and is currently bedridden. I ask you to turn back today.
All the more reason that I cannot turn back.
My companion has the ability to cure the King's illness.
We appreciate your goodwill, but please turn back.
I will not!
Why, you...
What was that?
Lord Hendrickson, I can see that you're dealing with some problem
that you wish to keep from outsiders.
But we will be glad to offer you our aid in resolving that problem.
Wh-where am I?
I thought I was at the Boar Hat...
Sir Meliodas?
Welcome home... to Liones.
Was it you who brought me here?
Please, take me back to Sir Meliodas—
Is this really Liones?
Wait... is that you, Hawk?
Where the heck are we? I can't hold it!
It's coming out! It's coming out!
Super Roast Illusion!
Mission accomplished!
Hawk, you're bleeding!
What was that sound?
It's the lookout! Hide—
Rolling Ham Attack!
All righty! Let's go!
O-okay!
Three of them?
But there should be five of the Sins by now...
Yeah, if Diane were here, we'd spot her in a second.
Great...
Wait, it's not great at all!
As Hendrickson's dog, I'm sure you know something,
Sir Helbram.
If you yourself don't know, Lord Dreyfus,
how on earth would a mere cardinal such as myself—
Scary!
Well, if they did have any designs,
I'd wager they were on Lord Hendrickson's magical research building.
Don't let Meliodas use Full Counter!
Use your weapons directly on him!
Don't think you can beat us without using magical power, dumbass!
Not that you can, even if you did.
Still, jeez, they just keep coming!
So, we must wipe them all out after all?
Let's be more efficient.
Sacred treasure, Double Bow Harlit!
Sacred treasure?
Where the hell was he hiding that?
Rewrite Light!
Hey! Gowther! The effect is like zero!
Meliodas! My son!
Ban, my bro! I really missed you, man!
Huh?
My darling Gowther!
Gowther... what is this?
Right now, the Holy Knights see us as their dear family members,
friends, or lovers, whom they haven't seen in some time.
Did you rewrite their memories?
It's merely a simple stopgap.
Once they notice inconsistencies,
they'll go back to normal.
Moreover, their memory of being under this spell will be deleted.
Don't you ever use that on us!
Roger that.
All right. We managed to get into the capital, but...
what are we going to do now?
We can't just recklessly start battling in the city.
Man, that's going to be a drag in itself!
With all these Holy Knights around,
it won't be easy to search for traces of Elizabeth.
Hey, let's head to the castle!
You know how in fairy tales,
the princess is always locked up in an underground dungeon in the castle?
Don't you mean the top of a tower?
The castle, huh?
Hey, what's the meaning of this?
It's common for emissaries who've entered foreign lands to be assassinated.
Even if one happens to be a king.
What's your motive?
Well... that's a secret.
Oh, my! Did I interrupt something?
Shall I lend you a hand?
Where is the last fragment?
The castle's underground dungeon.
Or should I have brought it to you directly, before the ritual?
The Seven Deadly Sins have descended on the capital.
Make sure they can't steal the fragment.
The Sins have arrived already?
Understood... Good day to you, then. Pretty boy, and lame mage!
Did she just teleport? Is she a mage of Liones?
No need for you to know!
Grand Master Hendrickson!
Arthur Pendragon.
So, you're not a King in name only, I see.
So, you're the Grand Master of Liones' Holy Knights?
I think I can handle you!
We'll support you!
Your opponent is behind you.
What's that?
Judging by the sound and vibration, it's half a mile away.
Between the south gate and palace.
Come to think of it,
there was someone with mad magical powers just now, huh?
Right now, I can barely just sense Hendrickson.
The magical power of a man who bore the title "Platinum" ten years ago.
That's it. Let's go!
Huh? We're not heading for the castle?
If we're going to rescue Elizabeth, taking him out would be the fastest!
Looks like we should follow him.
What was that explosion?
It's war! War has broken out!
Sister Guila!
I know, I know...
- Hey... - Huh? Yeah, what?
Have you ever seen that look on Captain's face before?
Nope. It took me a little by surprise, too.
I don't think I've ever seen him get so worked up before.
If it was me instead of Elizabeth who got abducted,
do you think Captain would've gotten that worked up?
Diane...
O-of course he would, no question about it!
You're a precious comrade!
Right! The Captain's really kind-hearted!
But he probably wouldn't get that look on his face...
Well, I would! I'd totally get all worked up!
Even if I were alone, I'd rescue you!
King... are you consoling me?
That's not it, I'm just... Uh...
Y-yeah, you're right. We'd better get going, too.
Oh, wait! I almost forgot!
- Oslo! - A-a dog?
A Black Hound.
He's a type of fairy who lives between the human world and the fairy world,
and he's an old friend of mine.
He's got this mysterious power
that teleports whatever he swallows to another place.
You mean, he can send us to Liones right away?
Right on the money!
But, if he's your friend, why didn't you introduce us sooner?
Captain wouldn't get mad!
Not like one more pet is going to make any...
He adores pork.
I see.
I'm counting on you, Oslo!
Am I really in Liones already? It's so dark, I can't tell.
My butt's stuck, and I can't get out!
King! Please! Give my butt a shove!
- Your butt... you want me to... - Hurry!
No way... I need to prepare mentally for that!
What's in this place?
It's a magical research building,
so it's chock-full of valuable magical artifacts.
I'm sure the cash-strapped Sins will steal anything of monetary value—
Listen to me, little Guila! Little Jericho!
I want you two to get into the spirit
and finish off the Seven Deadly Sins this time!
Little?
I promise you I won't let you down.
And when I've fulfilled my mission,
I want to know the real reason why Holy Knight Dale disappeared.
Oh, why not?
Was that underground?
Hey... Just a moment, please, Lord Dreyfus!
- The Serpent Sin... - ... Diane!
Whoa! Look at all the Holy Knights!
It's been a while, Deadly Sin.
What is a heinous criminal, driven from the country, doing here?
Where's Elizabeth?
- What are you talking about? - Give Elizabeth back!
That idiot! Run! You need to run, now!
You don't seem to realize the position you're in...
I'll do it!
An high-level Holy Knight
shouldn't bother making a move against an immobile giant!
Godspeed Bone Cutter!
Blacking out as soon as you start fighting... How appalling.
This is their power, drawn out by sacred treasures.
You don't stand a chance against them.
You two withdraw.
Don't give me that crap! We're Holy Knights, too!
Gilthunder, Howzer...
Sir!
- I'm not going to tell you twice. - Shut up!
Gil! Hold up!
Thunderbolt Execution!
Diane? Something must've happened over there!
Oslo!
So, this is Gilthunder's magical power, Thunderbolt!
We're getting bombarded by... the after-effects of that bolt.
It's ripping apart my body!
What's the matter, Howzer? Are you shrinking before a Deadly Sin?
Grand Master Dreyfus...
I-I...
Or is there a reason why you can't attack her?
Rising Tornado!
Combined Attack, Dragon Castle!
- Oh, crap! - That will do.
Good day, little badger.
When it comes to lightning and tornadoes, I...
Gustaf, I'm borrowing your Ice Power!
Please do.
Hail Bullet!
Amazing!
Don't underestimate... the Giant race.
Huh? Did you say something?
There's nothing
that even a member of the giants can do this time, eh?
Ground Gladius!
Captain! Look!
Yeah... that's Ground Gladius.
Diane's power.
What's she doing in the capital? Isn't that weird?
But, this magical power is definitely hers.
What are we going to do, Captain?
I'll go.
Captain, you make saving the princess your top priority.
Not yielding an inch before us...
I commend you for your fight and your courage.
That's what I call an opponent worthy of us!
One of the Seven Deadly Sins, Diane.
With your death, allow me to ring the bell signaling the start of a Holy War...
Elizabeth... give me back my friend!
The princess, your friend?
- Give her back! - Too tame!
Ground Gladius!
S-seriously?
That power... with just the one sword...
Magical power
emanates from one's own strong will, mind, and experiences.
I shall annihilate all who thwart the realization of my ideals,
and forge onward.
The name of my magical power, born of my will to rule, is Break!
Die!
Astounding... so this is the power of a Holy Knight?
No way...
Well! Just as one would expect of you,
the most powerful Grand Master in the Kingdom!
Lord Helbram... So, you survived?
Ah, well, my Substitute spell kicked in at the last second...
Some of my men were killed by the impact, but whatever!
I can always replace them!
Helbram, is the princess in Liones right now?
Who knows? The giant girl must be mistaken, no?
It was one of your comrades who took Elizabeth!
All of a sudden, he showed up before us...
snatched her, and disappeared!
What, is she immortal?
Stop it... don't get up anymore!
Us giants are a lot tougher than you humans think!
Silken Skewer!
Demolishing Attack!
Hey, what the heck is going on all over the Kingdom?
Don't ask me!
Run!
That's the direction of...
- Zeal! - Guila, where are you going?
I am Grand Master Dreyfus.
-People of Liones. - That's Lord Dreyfus.
At this time, Liones has been infiltrated by the traitors, the Seven Deadly Sins.
They are ransacking the Kingdom!
Damn him...
Seven Deadly Sins? Then... this giant...
That's right, it's got to be! It's Diane the Serpent Sin!
The Holy War of ancient legend is finally about to begin!
But, fear not!
Liones has its Holy Knights, as well as myself!
All those able to fight, take up your arms and make a stand!
Let's take out the Seven Deadly Sins!
Stop it... Please...
I... I'm not your enemy!
Shut up! Look what you did to our city!
Hey, she's getting away! Go after her!
The giant's started attacking!
You're wrong... It's not me...
Zeal! Zeal!
What am I doing in a place like this?
Humans... The humans' country... What do I care?
I've always been alone, anyway. And I'll continue to be...
No... I made a promise! With Elizabeth!
Diane!
What was that attack?
The giant, destroying the village as she roams the city.
What a stunning visual!
Wait, aren't you the one destroying, Sir Helbram?
Under these circumstances, no matter what I do,
the blame will fall on no one but Diane!
It's called staging! Staging!
What on earth are you doing?
I just told you!
Now that we have a villain, it won't do for her not to wreak havoc.
To establish knights as the embodiment of justice, villains are a must.
Consummate villains like the Seven Deadly Sins, at that!
What about the reports on the Seven Deadly Sins
plotting to take over the Kingdom?
Are those lies, as well?
Guila, who cares about any of that?
Forget that,
and let's go after Diane's head together! If we do that...
Jericho, what did you drink the demon's blood for?
Huh?
Sister!
- Sister Guila? - Stay away from here!
A-a giant?
Zeal!
Did you save me?
Comrades?
Yep. You're one of us now.
I'm sorry. I couldn't do anything for you...
Looks like it's all over now.
Grand Master Dreyfus!
Please... could you entrust me, Jericho, with the task of taking Diane's head?
Very well.
And when I do, promote me to an upper-level...
What are you doing, Howzer?
Years ago, you told me this, remember?
"Only use your own power when you yourself feel it's right."
Well, now is that time!
You're going to take us all on by yourself?
No.
The two of us will.
Howzer? Guila?