Hoping to kill Meliodas to revive Elaine, Ban instigates a battle against him.
But when he witnesses the power of Meliodas' convictions,
he puts down his weapon.
Just do what you have to do!
I'm ordering you as your captain!
Meanwhile, having received a power boost from Demon blood,
Hendrickson kills Grand Master Dreyfus.
It's regrettable.
In order to claim Elizabeth, the final key to breaking the seal,
he appears before Meliodas and the others.
It's futile.
There we go.
Hendy, where'd you find that?
What?
You heard me.
I'm asking you where you found that!
Wh-What's this?
This monster corpse...
It's bright red and flabby. So creepy!
It looks just like a legendary...
Right. It's a Demon.
So they really did exist?
The magical power emanating from that corpse
matches what I sensed from Dale and the New Generation.
It's safe to assume this is the root of evil.
Twenty years ago, the moment it was discovered in the Fairy King Forest
was when it all began.
This Red Demon has been a great boon.
From the Old Generation to the New Generation.
The experiments that produced those compatible with Demon blood.
The partial deciphering of the Dark Magic system.
And as a result...
I've successfully incarnated the Red Demon's power!
Ban!
Incarnated the Red Demon's power?
Then you can't win.
I'm the one who killed that fat slob!
This is a tale of ancient times,
when the human and non-human worlds had not yet split.
Where there were nations, there were Holy Knights;
where there were Holy Knights, there were no nations.
But was it this structure
that robbed the Holy Knights of their freedom and sense of justice?
That is why they are legends.
Holy Knights who had surpassed the Holy Knights.
They are, in other words, the Seven Deadly Sins!
EPISODE 23: DESPAIR DESCENDS
Ban...
Ban, twenty years ago, you actually...
It doesn't matter anymore.
Still, you sure blew a hole into this thing.
I'm detecting a slight breeze.
There seems to be a cave further down.
Let's go!
At my size, I won't fit!
Diane, you stand by here.
You guys, be careful!
Now, then... now, then... now, then...
We made it down, all right, but it's pitch black.
Ban, I know you're trying to flick a booger.
What, you can see?
Spirit Spear Chastiefol, seventh configuration...
Luminosity!
That Sacred Treasure of yours sure comes in handy!
Detecting blood spatter.
Who would've thought there was an underground space like this?
The space itself has existed for more than tens of thousands of years.
However, there are no signs of entry the last few years.
Meaning something was found here?
What is this place?
Captain!
I must thank you, Fox Sin Ban.
Because thanks to you, I was able to acquire the power of the Red Demon.
Yeah, don't mention it.
Still, this is just one method.
I'd been seeking bodies able to withstand it.
Since unlike the Red Demon's blood,
no living creature can tolerate the reactions to this one's blood!
This one's?
Captain! There's something behind him!
According to my hypothesis,
a body compatible with the magical power of its kinsman, the Red Demon,
can somehow tolerate those reactions.
This is...
The Gray Demon, discovered several years ago.
Isn't it magnificent?
There's still so much we don't know about the Demons' ecology and genealogy,
but I do know one thing about this one.
The fact that it's a superior race to the Red Demons!
I would've liked a bit more time to study it,
but if my argument is correct...
What's he doing?
Are you insane?
Since I have the power of the Red Demons, this body can tolerate this bloo—
Look at him. Don't tell me.
Dreyfus. I wish you could've been here...
to see this with me.
Ban! It's no good!
Ban! Get back!
What do I care?
Is that Hendrickson?
No.
He's ceased being human anymore!
It's so quiet.
Do you think the battle's over?
Lord Gilthunder...
was Lord Hendrickson really the one who turned the New Generation into monsters?
I just can't believe it.
To think that it was our two Grand Masters who framed the Seven Deadly Sins.
But it was the Seven Deadly Sins who just saved the New Generations...
was it not?
True, it was the Seven Deadly Sins' Ban and that child.
That would be King.
Forgive me for not telling you.
But everything I've said is true.
Jeez, you could've told us sooner!
Sorry.
But I couldn't risk being revealed by Dreyfus and Hendrickson.
What was that?
This blast...
It's the Seven Deadly Sins!
Meliodas, this ghastly magical power...
Don't tell me it's Hendrickson?
You mean that monster?
But... he does resemble him.
Is he that same ripped macho man from before? He sure lost weight.
He heard?
He's after Elizabeth!
Don't let him near her!
Rewrite Light!
Please stop, Grand Master Hendrickson!
You're under suspicion of betraying the kingdom!
Dark Snow.
DARK SNOW
What is this stuff?
Are you all right?
He's dead!
Don't touch that dark snow!
You'll be killed instantly!
It's a terrifying technique, but...
avoiding it isn't rocket science.
This is the first time I've ever shown you this, right?
Overpower!
He stopped moving!
Let's all shower him with blows now!
Simon!
Sword Stance.
Ring!
This is for Jericho! Take this!
KILLER ICEBERG
Killer Iceberg!
Into...
BLIZZARD AXEL
Blizzard Axel!
Leave the rest to us!
Brilliant Detonation!
Rising Tornado!
Lightning King Iron Hammer!
Ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch!
Ow! Ow! Ouch ouch ouchie!
Did we get him?
Don't let your guard down! Though I'm sure we caused some damage.
No way! After all those attacks, he's totally unscathed?
Who knew such a monster existed in this world?
Do your grumbling later!
If we lose our nerve, who'll protect the kingdom?
Show him the pride of the Holy Knights, renowned as being a match for a thousand!
Run.
Elizabeth!
I don't want there to be any more casualties.
Not one.
So please...
run!
RISING METEOR
Rising Meteor!
King!
Spirit spear Chastiefol, eighth configuration!
Dark Nebula.
Oh come on... Did we all get taken out?
So I killed the offering as well.
You're quite a man.
Sir... Meliodas.
Sir Meliodas?
Elizabeth...
run.
No.
No way will I run!
Meliodas, you are a dangerous man, after all.
That technique is the one from before.
Into the pitch-black darkness that can swallow even a dark night,
let yourself be consumed.
No... Meliodas.
If you get hit with that, even you wouldn't...
Captain.
Captain...
If you get yourself killed by anyone but me, I'll murder you!
If you kill him...
kill me, too!
Dead End.
DEAD END
Sir Meliodas!
There's no one who can save you.
Oh, yes, there is!
And that would be me, Lord Hawk!
Master!
Hawk... what are you doing?
No, please stop!
If you die, I'm pretty sure Elizabeth will die too. So what else can I do?
Hurry! Get out of the way!
Oh, man...
if I'd known this was gonna happen, I would've stuffed my face with scraps.
Don't die, now... you pig bastards!
Hawk.
You...
How... how could this happen?
To be saved by a lowly farm animal...
Now that's what you'd call bad luck.
Did you say "bad luck?"
Hawk... wake up!
Talk to me again like you always do!
You can't do this. Going off by yourself without telling us!
The Master's dead!
How dare you kill such a friendly soul...
you rotten bastard!
You won't get another chance.
Hendrickson.
Now you've really made me furious!
This sinister magical power... Could it be...
This light... Have I died?
No.
Margaret.
This same thing has happened before.
Although not quite on this scale.
When Father was seriously hurt falling from a tree after trying to rescue her...
And when Veronica was seriously injured protecting her from a collapsing bridge...
She hasn't realized it yet.
The fact that a tremendous magical power dwells inside her.
Ellie.
Well then.
It's awakened, eh?
The blood flowing through a Druid priestess' veins?
Apostle of the Goddesses...
Elizabeth's right eye...
I've never felt magical power like this!
Princess Elizabeth.
Elizabeth!
I am so sad.
Hendrickson,
Father trusted you so very much.
Because you were gentler and kinder than anyone else,
and because you were trusted by both the people and the Holy Knights.
What happened to you?
Betraying the Holy Knights... Killing so many people...
What did you hope to accomplish taking things this far?
Resurrect the Demon Clan.
Get revenge on the Four Clans, who sealed us away after the Ancient War.
Revenge?
What's he talking about?
It's not Hendrickson who's speaking.
It's whatever's inside him.
For that I need your blood, that of an Apostle of the Goddesses.
Damn... this isn't good!
If we take any more damage...
Everyone will die!
Please... stop!
Dark Nebula.
DARK NEBULA
Don't you hurt anyone else!
A miraculous light is enveloping the capital.
Wh-What's this?
Oh, my goodness, look!
The wound I got from that monster... it's vanishing!
What's this?
What's this light?
Sir Meliodas?
Don't worry. I'm right here.
Sir Meliodas...
All of you...
You had such terrible wounds. Why?
Elizabeth... you mean you haven't realized it at all?
Didn't I die?
It's a miracle!
Then... Hawk, too?
But why?
Why?
Please, open your eyes!
Why?
Lives that have already been lost... can't be...
Margaret, I want you to stay by Elizabeth's side.
Elizabeth!
Take her.
Impudent girl.
I should've killed her and taken her blood long ago.
Well, it's great that we're physically regenerated,
but this awful situation hasn't changed.
Don't give up!
But... we don't stand a chance!
Damn... my body won't stop shaking!
Don't give up!
As long as we, the Seven Deadly Sins, are here!