Britannia.
Once in this realm, the Holy Knights of Liones Kingdom staged a coup d'état,
sparking a conflict that escalated into a Holy War
between the goddess clan and the demon clan.
The devastating fires of war threatened to consume the entire continent,
but the emergence and active involvement of the legendary heroes
known as the Seven Deadly Sins brought an end to the war.
This story takes place 16 years after those events.
THE UNKNOWN FORCE
I've never seen a creature like you on the Finger of God.
Well, hello, I'm Percival!
I just came down from the Finger of God!
It took me two days!
Hey, do you know a place around here where humans like me live?
According to Grandpa, there are these places called
villages and towns where lots of humans gather!
I guess you wouldn't get human talk.
It's got to be destiny that we crossed paths like this.
Let's be friends.
No, wait!
I don't know anyone here and it's making me feel uneasy!
Wai...
Come now, everyone, gather around!
The marvelous show by Katz's Grand Circus is about to begin!
I, Katz, the leader, will kick things off.
These bits of parchment...
Oh, how marvelous!
They instantly transformed into fiery sparks!
Next up is Lady Elva.
Watch as her monkey jumps through the hoop,
vanishing and reappearing.
What a marvel!
And now for the star performer of our circus...
Hey, Donny! Take this rehearsal seriously!
Why bother when nobody's watching?
It's a rehearsal because we're doing it where no one can see.
Quit acting like you're better than me.
- Who's that? - Who's that?
Wow!
That was amazing! I want to see it again!
I want to see!
Is this kid from around here?
Around here? There's nothing here, though.
Hey, little kid.
You don't get to see this for free.
Pay cash.
Don't intimidate him just because he took a peep!
This is how we make a living.
Cash... What's that?
All right, hand over your belongings, then.
Sure... Here.
- All right. I'll show you my trick then. - Hurray!
I'm floating!
Am I floating right now?
Yup, you're floating!
Hey, how are you doing this?
Hey!
Donny! That's cruel even for you!
It's a good lesson on how the world works!
The effect will wear off soon anyway. No issue here!
It's a big issue!
You can't just abandon a child out there!
From what I could see, he didn't seem to be with anyone either.
So you think we should turn back?
We've already outdistanced him.
Wait up!
I went too far.
H-He caught up to us by running!
Um...
I-I'm sorry, okay? Here! I'll return your stuff.
The thing is, I'm searching for someone.
Do you know how I can find him?
Y-You're not upset?
And the name of this person is...?
Ironside.
Ironside... Is he an acquaintance of yours?
He's my dad who killed my grandpa.
That's quite an unsettling story to hear.
So, you're on a solo journey for revenge, is that it?
I don't know.
That's why I want to meet him and ask him in person
why he killed my grandpa.
And why he decided to show himself before us now.
But first, I'm going to kick his butt!
No, that name doesn't ring a bell for me.
Sorry. Me either.
Oh, I see.
Well, I'm not sure how far that clue alone can get you,
but maybe you can gather some information if you go to a village.
Village?
Village?!
Village!
The place rumored to have lots of people and houses!
Do you want to come with us to the next village?
Yeah!
That doesn't mean you'll get a free ride!
Stop it, Donny!
Aren't there any tricks you can do?
Tricks?
Let's see what you've got.
How on earth can you target me when I'm standing directly behind you?
That's weird.
Don't worry, kid. We'll give you a free ride.
We're a troupe that travels around Britannia,
earning our keep by performing tricks in the towns and villages we visit.
I see. Your tricks? I was so impressed. They were almost like magic!
You were impressed by those childish tricks?
We'd be better off if we didn't have these half-baked powers
that only amount to a day's pay.
Huh?
My dream is beyond my reach anyway.
We've got complex backgrounds of our own.
Katz's Grand Circus is a gathering of folks
who once aspired to become Holy Knights but had their dreams shattered.
Holy Knights?
Right! My dad...
That bastard said to me that day.
Oh, I'm just an old friend of his.
Back when we were Holy Knights.
He said that he and Grandpa were Holy Knights!
So, does that mean you're the son of a Holy Knight?
Is that so?
Which kingdom's Holy Knights were they both?
K-Kingdom? I'm not sure.
I don't know what you're going on about,
but I'm tired of all this talk about Holy Knights!
Hey, can you fly in the sky with your floaty trick?
Shut up. Don't talk to me!
How do you do it?
You want me to send you flying again?!
I want you to do it just one more time!
Some people are coming our way.
Are they the village folks?
H-Help!
Th-The village is in trouble!
What happened?
A-A wolf is on the rampage in the village!
Go call the Holy Knights by horse. Q-Quickly now!
What's a wolf?
You've never seen one?
Ridiculous.
It's nothing to call the Holy Knights over.
If it's just a wolf, we'll drive it away for you.
Hey, Donny. You can't just...
In exchange, the village better provide us with free room and board tonight!
It's huge!
A monster wolf?
L-Let's go send word to the Holy Knights!
Wait! There's someone inside!
There's nothing we can do anyway!
Percival!
Do you have a death wish?
Grandpa always used to say,
"Crush the wicked and aid the weak.
Defend that which is dear to you with your life."
I'm done with going through that pain again,
or putting someone else through it!
This is it, Wolf!
I'm going to cook you in a pot and eat you!
You monster!
Ouch!
Ouch...
Are you okay?
Ow!
Why did you come back?
It's your fault...
You made something that was smoldering flame up again.
Run, Percival!
How dare you do that!
Amazing... A child defeated the monster wolf...
We're saved.
Everyone! We're safe now!
That kid did it! He defeated the wolf!
What a feisty little kid!
Who would've thought he'd defeat my familiar?
Well, onto the next challenge!
I wonder if it's some sort of bad omen.
I've never seen a wolf so enormous before.
I was so terrified my blood ran cold.
It's rumored that horrific monsters have been appearing
in other villages too.
Ouch!
Owie.
Stop with the pitiful noises.
You've got yourself an honorable injury.
Don't try to comfort me.
Dammit. I feel so pathetic.
By the way, where's the great hero?
Oh, Elva took him to a spring up in the hills.
How terrible. Is that the wound you got on that day?
Uh-huh.
No way. It even went through your back.
Uh-huh.
It only healed just recently.
Uh-huh.
Oh, please, you've been so nonchalant with your answers.
You act all grown-up when you're just a kid.
It's just like Grandpa told me.
We got to get you all cleaned up.
After all, the villagers are welcoming you.
Brrrr!
Donny is a really great guy, isn't he?
We only met today, but he risked his life to protect me.
You rushed straight into danger for people you didn't even know.
You're so much nicer than him.
Really?
Donny must've been influenced by you.
He probably still hasn't given up on becoming a Holy Knight.
Hey, Elva, what is a Holy Knight?
"Your eyes see through evil,
your mouth speaks truth,
your heart is filled with justice,
and your sword destroys the wicked."
They are great knights who possess powerful magic
and protect kingdoms and the people.
Grandpa used to mumble that often.
What is this magic?
Is it what you and Donny showed me when we first met?
Sort of.
But our magic isn't strong enough to make us Holy Knights.
But the most important thing
is the action you took on impulse.
You went up against that monster for strangers, heedless of danger.
That was an amazing thing.
Maybe you were born with the qualities of a Holy Knight.
Do you squeeze into this every time?
Hey, we've been waiting for you!
Here comes the man of the day!
Well, here's to the great hero who rescued our village!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Yummy! What is this?
It's berry juice with syrup mixed in.
I would've liked ale better.
You can already drink alcohol, Donny?
Don't lump me in with a kiddo like you!
You're trying to act all grown-up, but you're only 16, same as me.
Oh, me too. The three of us are the same age.
No way. You're 16, too?
Yeah.
He totally saw everything.
Percival!
Thank you for helping me earlier!
If anything had happened to my grandson...
Thank you.
- Keep taking good care of your grandpa. - I will!
A guy in red armor? Never seen him.
Ironside? Never heard of him.
A man in an acrid armor?
Not an acrid armor! Red armor!
It might ring a bell, but then again, maybe not.
Does it or doesn't it? Which is it?
Calm down a little.
Come out! Ironside!
It's no use yelling.
I know that name!
Someone's floating in the air!
I came to meet the feisty little kid who took down my familiar.
But what a turn of events! What a twist of fate!
The report said both the old man and his grandson were dealt with,
but here you are, very much alive and kicking.
He must've felt some affection for his own son, after all.
But don't tell me Varghese is still alive as well.
How do you know my grandpa's name?
Hey, you! I don't know who you are, but apologize to this kid!
This kid here has just lost his grandfather!
Katz...
Judging by your armor, are you a Holy Knight?
Don't think you can get away with saying anything
just because you're a Holy Knight!
My business is with the little kid standing behind you.
This guy isn't budging an inch!
You're in my way.
- Boss! - Is he all right?
Oh, sorry about that. I only meant to gently shake you off.
Who are you?
How do you know my grandpa and Ironside?
I am Pellegarde the Black Knight!
Your grandfather and your father are my brethren, little kid.
I'm not Little Kid!
My name is Percival!
I like your spirit!
If you're in league with that bastard, you must know where he is.
You're not trembling in front of me.
I like that.
Tell me where he is before I finish counting down from five!
They're talking past each other.
- Five, four, three... - I admire strong people!
- Two, one... - No matter their gender!
They really aren't on the same page.
- Well then, it's a duel! - Well then, it's a duel!
- Suddenly, they're on the same page! - Suddenly, they're on the same page!
Bring it.
Come here.
You've got this, Percival!
Here I come!
Huh? Wait a minute! Where's your weapon?
Are you planning to go up against me with your bare hands?
He has the power to push and move this heavy suit of armor.
This kid really is interesting!
If I win, you'll tell me where he is!
Very well!
But if I win, you'll be mine.
You show promise!
I'm beginning to feel like raising you myself!
Percival!
As if... I'll let you...
Victory...
will be mine!
I'll win!
You put yourself in harm's way for the sake of the weak.
You are able to stand your ground against a formidable foe.
Excellent.
P-Percival...
If you won't use a weapon, at least use your magic!
Otherwise, I can't enjoy this fight.
I don't have any magic.
What? Ironside's son doesn't have magic?
Perhaps I overestimated you.
But that makes it more rewarding to train you.
In that case, let's end this duel already.
Come on, admit defeat!
No way!
You stubborn kid!
You're no match for him.
It's too dangerous for you to make a move.
Are you saying I should just sit tight and watch?
Somebody stop him!
Easier said than done.
What if he's a real Holy Knight...
Percival won't lose!
After all, he's a hero who saved my grandpa and me!
He'll never lose!
Wh-What?
What happened just now?
How did I...
You don't have any magic. That's what you said, right?
Then what's this stuff that's flowing out of you?
Answer me, Percival!
THE FOUR KNIGHTS OF THE APOCALYPSE
Subtitle translation by: Ai Matsuoka