Oh! So, it's finally starting.
My glorious journey to become a Holy Knight!
Sorry to interrupt your fun, Miss Anne.
What is it?
It's about the transport your dad gave us as a thank-you for saving the city.
Well, what about it?
Third-rate horse!
It's clearly a third-rate horse!
Don't be so rude.
Sylvan has been my best friend since I was little!
Let me guess. So, you don't have friends.
Knowing when someone is lying might seem useful,
but I'm sure it has drawbacks as well.
Well, I suppose so.
But we're your friends now, Anne!
Did I ask to be pitied?!
Just so you know, I don't usually look at people that way!
So, it's not like you can always tell?
You think I could live like that?!
I can only tell when I try to.
Hey! Then try to guess if what I say is true or not!
Sylvan, it's funny how short-legged you are!
Percival!
That was way too stupid.
Well, he certainly didn't lie.
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.
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.
MASTER AND PUPIL
Still, I wish he at least gave us a cart.
Totally!
Ugh, you're so pathetic!
I'll leave you behind if you don't stop dawdling!
H-Hey, wait, you guys!
Can't you walk a little slower?!
At this rate, Sylvan
is going to die!
- Are you okay? - Horsie.
Th-This is hard.
This doesn't bode well, does it?
Hey, Fox! You have something you want to say to me or something?!
If you keep taking your sweet time,
I'll make you into horse meat.
S-Sorry!
Huh?!
Come to think of it, I haven't asked.
Where are we heading?
Liones Kingdom.
What? Liones Kingdom? That's awesome!
I've been wanting to go there once!
It's a kingdom that churns out the most numbers of distinguished
Holy Knights in Britannia!
And not only that, the king is
Sir Meliodas, the captain of the Seven Deadly Sins!
Ironside mentioned them, too, but
what are the Seven Deadly Sins?
Y-You don't know? You're joking, right?!
Percival, are you actually a huge country bumpkin?
Yeah, he's out of touch with a lot of things.
They are seven Holy Knights who,
even being wrongly accused of toppling the kingdom,
saved Liones countless times.
In the end, they even defeated
the Demon King in the Holy War against the demon clan.
That's who the Seven Deadly Sins are!
I-I see.
By the way, this is my treasure!
It's a wanted poster of Sir Meliodas when he was a fugitive!
It's a super rare item!
Huh, so you have a thing for middle-aged guys?
I-It's not like that. I just admire him!
Hmm.
One day, I'll become a Holy Knight as well and become great like Sir Meliodas...
Oh, right.
I forgot something important!
- Huh? - Huh?
Who will be the leader?
From here on, I think to have someone who'll lead the team is vital.
What's a leader?
Oh, Percival, you poor child...
You might be the strongest fighter among us,
but if anything, you're like our mascot.
Huh?
Nasiens, you aren't quite a leader material, either.
I'm not interested.
But you're very collected and dependable.
I suppose you're the staff officer of the team.
As for Donny... let's see.
I guess you're the decoy.
Are you mocking me, you bitch?!
Huh? Oh my!
I guess that makes me the only one suitable for the role.
I guess I have no choice!
I suppose I could be the leader for you.
Well, I don't mind.
Whatever you want.
But Donny is amazing too, you know?
When we were leaving the town, everyone was so grateful to him.
Thank you, Sir Holy Knight!
Th-The situation kinda forced me to help them, that's all.
W-Wait a minute, Donny!
Are you trying to become a Holy Knight as well?
Not really... I mean, it's none of your business.
So you really are!
Hey, you're in the way.
- Step back. - Hey!
Enough chitchat.
I'm going to fill you in on our future plans, you rascals.
I'm not a rascal!
It's a map of southern Britannia.
This is the plain where I met Percival.
What about this cross?
That's where Camelot used to be.
Are we a little past Sistana now?
So, what route are we taking?
Excuse me, I'm the leader, you know!
To go to Liones, we must cross the Dalflare Range.
So, we'll make preparations at Cant, the post town at the foot of the range.
Town!
I'm against it.
Huh?!
If we want to get to Liones as quickly as possible,
we should cross the mountains without taking a detour!
Dalflare is a dark zone that hardly anyone has managed to cross in one piece.
If you go unprepared, you'll die for sure.
So it's decided. We're going to Cant!
This time, I'll wander around the town a bunch!
- A town! Whoopee! - I hope they sell rare medicines.
- A town! - You guys better get new clothes.
I'm the leader, okay?! Ugh!
Do you think they have good carrots?
Hell if I know.
Aberdeen Ale! Another one.
Mister, I think you've had enough.
Want me to throw him out?
No, don't. Leave him be.
Why? Are you afraid of him, Barkeep?
You fool! That's no ordinary drunk!
- Huh? - Huh?
That's the Great Holy Knight of Liones, Howzer.
Donny! Stop being so scared!
Your feeble footwork is practically asking your opponent to land a strike on you!
Edlin! Don't go easy on him, even if this is training!
Stop!
Master Howzer, do you think we can become Holy Knights?!
You're both steadily getting better.
Great news, huh, Donny?!
For sure, Edlin!
But becoming Holy Knights requires more than just sword skills and magic.
What's important is how you use your power.
Simply put, the thing in here.
I've seen countless bastards who got that part wrong.
Don't worry. I'll train you so you don't become like them.
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
Donny!
Look!
That's...
Yeah.
That's the town of Cant.
It's more like a fortress than a town.
Wh-What is this variety store?!
It has so many wonderful items!
Oh, dear! I feel like a kid in a candy store!
Is this a blacksmith's shop?
Welcome! I'll accommodate any order!
Oh. Do you carry glassware here?
I'm looking for a medicine bottle.
A bar, huh? It makes me crave a drink.
I wonder what they're doing.
Come place your wagers!
The champion's odds are at 1.2, while the challengers are at 20!
My money's on the challenger!
- Wow! They're wrestling! - Mine's on the champion!
Quit wandering around, you country bumpkin!
Our first priority is to secure accommodations!
Um, do you have a room for five?
We also want stabling for our horse.
Certainly.
Yay!
Four silver coins per person and two for the horse,
so that'll be a total of 22 silver coins.
If you please, Mr. Sin?
I've placed all the cash in Anne's care.
She said she couldn't trust us with managing the cash.
Somebody, go fetch Anne.
Where is she anyway?
In the bathroom, maybe?
She's taking a poop.
Seriously, where are the menfolk?!
There you are! Anne!
What were you doing?
You should've helped your leader... a little!
Help you... wipe your butt?
Phew, that was heavy!
Hey, what's with the huge pack?
What do you think?
Don't you know you need meticulous preparation
for crossing the mountains?
That's what you said earlier, Sin.
Ta-da! Lanterns and canteens for everyone!
They all have different shapes, but they were all priced the same!
Mine is expensive though!
But it's only what I deserve as a leader.
So? Aren't they cute?
I also got blankets! Each one has a different texture!
Oh, but the prices are the same. This one is mine!
I want this one!
This one smells like an old man.
Mine smells like perfume.
The quality is completely different, but they're all priced the same?
And most importantly, as the leader, I need all my team to...
Here!
...wear appropriate outfits!
Thanks, Anne!
It fits me perfectly.
Th-Thanks.
I only got yours as an afterthought, Donny.
Of course, I got you one as well, Sin.
It's a child's cape, but it's nice, right?
See, see? It's perfect for you!
It's fine that you did some shopping, but you do have some cash left, of course?
Of course! See?
I even have three silver coins left!
You moron!
I entrusted you with ten gold coins, ten!
Ten gold coins?!
Is that a lot?
You could purchase a furnished house.
And you call yourself a leader?
Thanks to you, we're all sleeping in the open!
I like sleeping in the open.
Keep your mouth shut.
Fine! You want me to recover the money, right?
Come with me, Percival! Bring the stuff!
Hey, where are we going?
Just be quiet and follow me!
Is she planning to return the items?
Will that work?
Well, let's wait for them while enjoying something to drink.
Where are you going, Sin?
I'm gonna take a stroll to blow off some steam.
Welcome!
Donny, this is where people come for alcoholic drinks.
Don't worry about it.
Hey, Barkeep! A glass of milk and a Vanya Ale, please.
Gotcha.
Should we be doing this?
A kid enjoying ale in broad daylight? What a luxury.
Shut up, old man.
A stranger like you has no right to tell me what...
He's probably just drunk.
A glass of milk and Vanya ale.
So you ran away from your Holy Knight training
and became a traveling performer, right?
Oh, I see. Drinking alcohol is a way of practicing your tricks, is it?
No, it isn't.
I'm on a break from my traveling performer gig
or something like that...
Do you know him?
He's Howzer, the Great Holy Knight of Liones.
And he's my dead mom's y-younger brother.
What?
My... uncle.
Seems like our target has split into two groups, boss.
How's the Holy Knight doing?
It looks like he's deep in talk with a few of our targets at the bar.
It's only a matter of time before he passes out drunk.
Give the lot a warm welcome today.
Drat, dammit!
Huh...
Seems like you have it tough, too, Master Sin.
Not only do you have to escort
one of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse to the kingdom,
but you must also adhere to a very strict condition.
I never imagined that
traveling while babysitting these brats would be so hard.
The champion wins again!
The payout is at odds of 1.4!
Well then, I'll take this with me.
Percival! That's it for wrestling!
Okay! Got it!
See you, guys!
Thanks so much for playing with me!
U-Uncle, you look well.
Is Edlin doing well, too?
I don't owe any explanations to the coward who fled from his training.
Training?
Holy Knight training.
You were training?
By the way, why is the Great Holy Knight of Liones
in this southern region?
I owe no explanations to an ordinary person.
Well, I believe I can make a guess, though.
Seriously?
Oh, crap.
Donny, you!
What is that thing in your hand?!
It's a fragment of a ritual artifact called the Coffin of Eternal Darkness...
Where did you steal it from?!
I didn't steal it!
I know you've filched silver coins from my wallet a couple of times!
Just give it back!
It's something that's been left in my care!
Donny!
Are you saying that with the understanding of what this thing is for?!
I think it's a magic item to seal away the demon clan or something.
Donny!
If this falls into evil hands, it'll be all over for Liones!
It was stupid of me to have any expectations from you.
Guys like you who lack guts can't protect people anyway.
I'm glad you guys gave up on becoming Holy Knights.
I bet my sister is feeling let down on the other side.
How immature of you.
To punch him under the influence of alcohol.
Everyone, look!
A huge pile of gold coins!
Anne won the wrestling bet--
That hurt!
Hey! How dare you!
So you go to bars and gambling dens when you're still kids, huh?
You must be the ones who are leading Donny down the wrong path!
What are you talking about?! Just give it back!
We--
The object you took from Donny and the money Percival and Anne earned...
I will have you return them.
The fragment of the Coffin of Eternal Darkness!
You bastard, you've been quite the impudent brat!
You punched Donny under the influence of alcohol.
I believe I'm a step above you.
Mister, you punched Donny?
Because he did something bad.
Donny's a good guy!
Why did you punch him?!
Is it a fight?!
Shut up! As if I can take on a kid in a real fight!
I know a good way we can settle this.
We'll take turns downing a cup, and the first one to fall is the loser.
Nasiens, are you serious?
Just the smell is making me woozy.
Hey, are you serious?
It's your turn.
You seem pretty drunk already,
but it's the perfect handicap going against a child.
You cocky brat.
Just so you know,
I've never been beaten by a human opponent in a fight or a drinking contest...
Both of you, please listen quietly.
Act as naturally as possible.
Something about this town doesn't feel right.
At first, I thought it was just my imagination.
But now, I'm becoming more and more sure of it.
The first was the blacksmith's shop.
A lot of armor and shields bearing the royal device were sold there.
Devices are always added afterward at the customer's request.
It is unusual for them to be on display.
The second was the variety store.
The items Anghalhad purchased were inconsistent,
considering they all cost the same.
Not a single item was identical to another.
Both made me suspect something.
It is highly possible
that every item being sold in this town is stolen goods.
And this gave rise to the third strange feeling I got.
Are the inhabitants of this town truly locals of Cant?
Both of you!
You have pretty keen instincts, don't you?
But you figured it out a little too late.
Did you come all this way to this far-off place for a vacation,
Great Holy Knight Howzer?
If so, you picked the wrong place to visit.
So you finally show yourself.
So the rumors about you falling to become the leader of the bandits were true.
Who is he?
This is my pupil, Edlin.
Donny's...
fellow pupil.
ROAR OF DESTRUCTION
Subtitle translation by: Ai Matsuoka