Britannia. Once before in this realm, the Holy Knights of the Kingdom of Liones
staged a coup d'état, ...sparking what eventually became a Holy War between the
goddess and the demon races.
... But thanks to the emergence of the legendary heroes known as the Seven Deadly
Sins... the catastrophic war was brought to an end.
This story... takes place 16 years after those events.
A SINISTER ENDEAVOR
Tomorrow will be rough, too. Get a good night's rest so you aren't fatigued in the
- morning. - How am I supposed to go to sleep
when my body's buzzing with excitement?
Well, let's come up with a fun topic to talk about before bed!
Good idea! What kind of topic you thinking?
How about we all try to brainstorm some cool names for my sword and figure out
- what my special move'll be called? - You know, I think I am sleepy after all.
- See ya in the mornin'. - Huh?!
Percival, we can get together sometime and find the perfect name.
Woo! But when though? Tomorrow? Tomorrow?!
Is someone... calling me?
Hm?
Now then who might you be?
And how did you know my name?
Was she... a bride?
Climbing up a mountain first thing in the morning really takes a toll on you.
We're almost at the summit.
Herrre weee gooooo! Let's sprint all the way to the top you guys!
I won't let you beat me!
We made it! We're here! Waahooo!
So boys, how is it? Can you see Liones from there?
Liones will be about a four-day long trek around the mountain. So, brace
- yourselves. - Four days?!
Four days?!
Let me apologize in advance. Knowing me, I think it might take double that amount
- of time. - That's okay, I can
- give you a piggyback ride! - Percival!
- There, there, horsy. - Do some more cardio, man.
- I'll have to catch up with you! - Wait, what's wrong?
- I really gotta pee! - So do I!
- Why don't you go with 'em Nasiens? - I'm perfectly fine, thank you...
- Hey, Percival. - What's up?
Huh? Hey you guys, come over here!
You find something over there?
- So what are we looking at? - Uh, clearly a village!
Yeah over there. It looks like they noticed us!
Is it just me or do they seem a little off?
They're giving me the creeps.
I sense magic coming from the entire village.
An eerie village with a mysterious magical aura...
Yeah but it's still a village and that means grub!
- Kinda interesting if ya ask me! - Yeaaah... finally gonna drink some ale!
Hey! You guys!
Hold it, folks, whatcha doin' 'round here?!
Uh- who're you?
You best not go any farther! That village there is dangerous!
- Ugh, they're such troublemakers. - Sin, wait!!
Don't go! You ain't gonna be able to come back, either!
What do you mean by that?!
What's going on in that village?
That place there ain't no village at all.
It's a den of monsters!
Look, look!
I didn't know there were so many people here!
Yeah, and they're giving us such a warm welcome, too!
Hiya! My name is Percival! And I'm on my way to the Kingdom of Liones!
My friend and I are feeling a little thirsty. Does this village have somewhere
we can get a cold drink?
We don't have eateries, but we do have a drink that we make in our village.
We welcome you, my young travelers.
I hunt around here. The name's Ardd. This here's my little buddy, Kellie. And
together, it's our job to patrol and watch over this area, and discourage folks from
But what exactly did you mean when you said that village is a den of monsters?
Approaching that village.
Whaddya mean, whadda I mean? It's just as I said.
There was never a village there in the first place. But a little over ten years
ago, them bastards came from who knows where and just started makin' themselves
- at home. - It's true the village has an odd
atmosphere, but they seem like normal
humans to me.
I saw it with my own two eyes!
The moment a villager stepped outside of the village, he transformed into a
monster! Also... all of the travelers who visit that village vanish right out of
thin air, just like that.
- Anyway, you mustn't get close to it! - Yeah, but we have to. We need to
inform the others as quickly as possible!
- No, you can't! It ain't safe! - If that's true then we should go! Our
friends are in danger we can't just stay here and do nothing!
Please, mister! You need to tell us everything you know about that village!
Are you sure...
It tastes pretty good, all right, but it's that flavor really kinda distinct, ya
- know... - The villagers were inspired by a drink
in Britannia for this particular brew.
Ya don't often see a drink this color! But I think I kinda like it.
When everyone's smiling around you, it makes you want to smile with them too!
I know, but everyone sure is quiet here.
It's just that they can't speak the language of Britannia. Will it be alright
- if you can't communicate through words? - Even if we aren't able to talk with
words, we can become friends, when we can connect with each other's hearts
Well said, Percy!
Grandpa told me that's what he thought when he was raising me as a baby on his
- own! - And I bet your grandpa'd be proud.
If you try hard enough, you can make as many friends as you want.
- True that... - Hey, old man.
Wanna tell me who you really are?
I know you've been having your spies tail us ever since we left Cant.
Answer me.
Are you after Percy, the fragment of the Coffin of Eternal Darkness, or the whole
lot?
Hey, hey. You're overthinking it, dude!
All the people in this village are pretty nice aren't they, Sin?
Sin? Is that the name of the fox?
Could it be, Sin the fox... Or The Fox Sin of Greed...
Ah, I see now.
What's so funny?
Young Sin, I would dearly like to speak with you privately. What say you?
- Huh? - Huh?
Why not?
- Sin? - Don't worry about it.
- Let's treat our guests to a hearty meal. - It tastes weird! But it's delicious!
It really does taste weird! But it's sooo delicious!
Now that I think about it, we haven't eaten anything since we left Cant.
I wonder what Anne and Nasiens are up to. They should be chowing down with us!
- 'Ey, can a guy get seconds over here?! - And I could really go for some
more meat while you're at it!
Ozumu borugorudo.
Geradogura obudoraash.
I must say I'm impressed. You managed to see through my disguise didn't you. It
would appear such a long journey has tuckered out the fox.
So can you see what they've got surroundin' the entire village?
Garden stones?
Those bastards will never step outside the perimeter. Because they'll revert to
- their original forms if they do. - So, does that mean
it's some kind of barrier?
Uh-huh. The careless monster I saw steppin' out got scolded real bad by the
- village chief afterwards. - The village chief?
Look. He's the old man who's so much bigger than everybody else there.
Well, in that case, luring them outside the village probably isn't an option for
- us. - What should we do?
Our target'll be the village idol.
See that strange- shaped rock? The one at the center of the village? Judging by how
often I've seen them cleanin' that thing, it's gotta be pretty important to
'em.
Right! So then we'll shatter it and then the whole village will be in an uproar!
Exactly! That's when we'll run in and rescue those friends of yours!
I'm not sure it'll go that smoothly.
Nasiens?
Don't you worry! It'll be my job to distract the villagers! That way the two
of you can sneak in without them noticin'!
Yes, but if you do that, you'll be putting yourself in danger. So why would
you go to such lengths to help us?
You know, he does make a good point.
Well I suppose... We did only meet just a bit ago. 'So I could see why you're
skeptical. I have a young daughter to get back to.
She's got some beautiful blue hair, kinda similar to yours, Anne.
Her name is Connie.
We were leading a happy life together, but... When Connie was just a little baby,
our village was attacked by a monster and...
So I decided to take upon myself the task of guardian.
I promised that I'd see my daughter again just as soon as this job was over and done
with. And that's why I have to do this too.
Tell me, Father, what's your most favorite thing in the world?
Why you, my darling Anne. Every single moment that I get to spend with you makes
me the happiest man alive.
We can trust him. Everything he's told us is true.
Mr. Ardd, that must be rough, thank you for sharing.
Now, let's hurry!
For some reason I can't go past this barrier. Maybe they've grown suspicious of
- me. - Don't worry, we can handle it.
Take care of yourselves!
You'll need all the luck you can get! The fate of everything good rests in your
hands now.
Hey you, stupid monsters! Over here! Look at me!
Heeey! Heeey!! Yoo hoo!! I know your secret! You're not fooling anyone!! Why
doncha just leave?!
Come on already! Shove off! Get outta here! Get off this mountain!!!
- Seriously, they're both such a pain. - Are you talking about the other two?
Donny's hopeless, but Percival is the problem.
Despite what he went through in Cant, he still throws caution to the wind. It's
like he hasn't learned anything at all.
Still though, I think that's also part of what makes Percival who he is at his
If his goal truly is to become a Holy Knight, he absolutely must be capable of
core.
Making composed and precise decisions no matter the situation.
Are you badmouthing your friend at a time like this?
I'm not badmouthing him.
I'm simply pointing out that this incident will demonstrate my worthiness as
a leader, and everyone is gonna see it for themselves.
- Donny! - Donny!
- What's going on with Donny? - Anghalhad, please start
- making your way toward the idol! - C'mon, Sylvan, let's go!
- Gah! My head! - Donny!
What did they do to you?
Don't shout so loud in my ear! My head is friggin' killin' me!
That's not good!
What is that?
Not now, Anne! Even if I go out there, I'll only end up getting captured with
him! I need to shatter the idol quickly!
This isn't over!
There! We made it to the idol!
If Mr. Ardd's assumptions are correct, the moment the idol shatters, the
villagers will revert to their original forms, causing chaos.
Come on, Sylvan. Let's do this thing! If we pull this off, I'll reward you with a
tasty carrot later! Alright, here we go!
And pull!
Ugh, you jerks better thank me, Donny, Sin and Percival! I swear on my life I'll
rescue you all if it's the last thing I do! Keep pulling!
Take that!
- Whoa, you are seriously strong! - Percival!
- Donny! Looks like you're feeling better! - Thanks to Nasiens, I feel great!
But jeez, that got me! I mean, that drink was delicious, but it definitely
- didn't agree with my body. - What are you doing over here, Percival?
I was teaching them how to do sumo wrestling! Look! Check this guy out!
Dolchomonte here is super-duper strong!
Uh... D-D-D-Dol-Dolcho, what now...? I'm surprised you managed to even figure out
- his name. - It just sort of came to me
as we were playing together.
Mosudo gerupera Dolchomonte.
Forget that I don't understand a single word.
The pronunciation is quite odd. As far as I can tell, it's clearly different from
- Britannia's language. - Is that so?
Reberta oruebonieru? Britannia ebonieru gorubera?
Yara. Beruta ebonieru.
- He just said... - Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on!
How are you suddenly speaking their language?
Huh? Why can I?
If I can't accomplish this simple mission, there's no way I can become a
Holy Knight. Puull!
Hey, it's moving! One more!
We're almost there!
Gorudora amorunaago. Porupoteus sedona.
Ozumondo grateausa.
What's this? The device is acting abnormally!
I shall "Destroy the wicked and lend aid to the weak! And above all else, I will
defend that which I hold most dear to me with my very life!"
I did it...!
What the heck?!
What just happened? That came outta nowhere, huh, Dolchomon... -te?!
What marvelous young children I've happened upon. They finally managed to
shatter that hellish barrier!
The demon race shall be punished with blood! Now is the moment for we humans to
reclaim Britannia!
Wait, this whole time they were such horrifying monsters?! Oh, give me a break!
Those things are way too large for us!
Sin!! Percival! Donny!! I hope you're all safe 'whatever you guys're doing out
- there. - Anne!
Percival?! Thank goo-...
Dr-dr-drop them! Put them down right now you beast! And i-if you eat them, I swear
I'll never forgive you!
It's all okay, Anne, don't worry! This big fella is Dolchomonte, our newest
buddy!
Excuse me?
It's understandable they're surprised. It's my first time encountering
- this specific race as well. - Yeah, me too... But
- what's really surprising... - Tone meumeuku. Jebaesuto kontedoraasha.
So, why can he speak their language?
Good question.
And what was the point of us even coming here in the first place?
All that we really accomplished was shattering their idol and undoing the
illusion spell that made them appear human... I suppose that was enough.
One more thing. You allowed the intrusion of an enemy.
- V-Village chief! - Ogodoonie.
- He's calling him the elder. - Wait a minute, so the
village chief is the only human?!
I apologize. It seems there was a bit of confusion. But believe me, we are not your
- enemies, I assure you... - I wasn't talking about you, my son.
The time has come! I've finally got you all!!!
Huh?
Who's that?
- That voice sounds like Mr. Ardd? - His outfit's changed!
I am Ardbeg, a Holy Knight in the service of King Arthur!
I have waited for this day- this moment- for so long.
This is the end of the demon race! I shall punish you all!
THE CORNERED