It's you! You're from the demon village!
It's all clear to me now. I finally understand why you have chosen to settle
- in a place like this. - What?!
So, in a desperate attempt to heal the wound in your soul... you thought to come
here, holding out hope that the rumor was true. The crystals in this cave hold
spiritual power and are made up of a mineral said to exist even in the city of
the dead.
That is why they are used for fortune-telling and spell-casting.
Put in simpler terms, it can be said that the Crystal Grotto is the closest
connection to the other side. More than anything, you wanted to see your dead
daughter. And that is why you're here.
How do you know about my daughter?! No, that isn't true!
My only goal is fulfilling my mission, and I just trekked into this grotto to
- take cover! - How about we make a deal?
Undo the de-aging spell you put on those children, and hand over to me the amber
that sealed away the demons. - If you do, your-- -I refuse!
And what if I meet those demands, are you saying that you can offer me something of
- equal value in return?! - I will reunite you with your daughter.
Don't mess with me! Do you think I don't know a bluff when I hear one?!
You can't do that!
I've been settled here for nearly five years now, and I've never seen the ghost
of my darling little girl even once! Who the hell are you in the first place?!
It's clear you aren't a demon... And by the looks of it, my magic isn't having any
effect on you at all! So you're not human!
It took about sixteen minutes for these sixteen-year-olds to revert back to having
the minds and bodies of infants. So... one becomes a year younger for every minute
that passes.
Which means, in order for your magic to render me powerless... ...it will take almost
three days. Or three thousand plus a few minutes.
Three thousand and a few hundred minutes?! You're over three thousand years
old?! Who the hell are you really?!
Very well then. I suppose I'll tell you.
Sparkle!
- What the-? - Sparkle!
Sparkle!
Huh? What- on earth?!
- Who the heck are you?! - You most likely know me as a bitter
enemy of King Arthur... and one of the Seven Deadly Sins. I'm Gowther, the Goat Sin.
Wait, are you truly one of the legendary sinners?!
If you're telling the truth, then why did you appear as an old man and create
- the village for that horde of demons?! - I already explained that to you earlier.
Those demons dislike conflict.
Instead of suffering in Hell, it is their wish to lead a peaceful life in Britannia.
And I became the collaborator who offers them that place.
How did you-?
Now concerning the change in my appearance...
Regardless of the barrier around the village, I've cast an illusion spell on
all creatures within a 10-mile radius. One that causes those affected to perceive me
as an old man. All this effort to avoid people like you who constantly seek
opportunities to take out the Seven Deadly Sins.
Honestly, it's such a nuisance.
Alright, you two wait here.
Dammit... This is bad...! The only thing I can do now is run away! If I were to fight
that legendary monster... I wouldn't stand a chance in hell no matter what I tried!
My, isn't this surprising! -I sensed a sudden and massive surge of magic coming
from this area, and what do I find but a whopping big shot! -I just want to talk.
Please, Ardbeg.
Stay back! Don't take another step!
If you come any closer I'll toss 'im... and this kid'll take a long dive to the bottom
of the ravine.
I'm being serious here!
That's unnecessary.
Just shut...
Could you really follow through with that when your own daughter is here?
This is what you wished for, isn't it? It's a present from me to you.
Nonsense... You think this is what I was wishing for?!
How dare you make a fool of me! The rumors of you being a terrible villain are true!
Toying with someone's emotions like this is the work of the devil!
Papa!
That is not my daughter... She died that day! This thing is nothing more than an
illusion.
It's all just a lie to trick my mind!
But I can hold her... feel the warmth of her tiny hands... and smell her...
Yes.
Based on your memories. I created her that way. Just for you.
This hurts...
It's within your memories where the real truth lies.
Once I make it back to the grotto, I'll be sure to lift the spell I cast on them. I
need to change them back to normal where their clothes are.
Otherwise, Anne will hold a grudge against me until I die.
That's a valid decision.
The only reason my magic awakened... is because of the shock from losing my
daughter. But the truth is, it's a useless power that can't turn back time for her,
since she's the one who matters most.
You shouldn't blame yourself. Nobody is able to bring the dead back to life.
- That's reality. - That's when it happened.
When I was in the deepest throes of despair, that man appeared before me.
Do you not want to see your daughter again, sir?
Your living daughter that you long for.
At first, I didn't understand what he was going on about. And before long, his
offhand manner got to me and...
Bastard!
However, as soon as I looked into his eyes, I suddenly couldn't...
I want you to lend your aid to our cause.
Arthur Pendragon. So, it really was him.
With only those words to rely on... right then I became that man's knight.
And in order to make a world for humans... I had been plotting to banish every member
of the demon race. But I finally woke up. The dead can't come back to life.
Even if by some miracle that man's power let me see my daughter,
...But in the end I wouldn't be sure if she's the daughter I know and love. Still,
even though this moment may be an illusion... thanks to you, I was finally
reunited with the daughter I know and who loves me.
For that I thank you, Gowther of the Seven Deadly Sins.
- Why, you're very welcome, sir! - You're an odd one, aren't cha'?
Oooh, butterfly...
I sense a powerful magic assault coming! There are two of them! They'll reach us in
three seconds and eight seconds!
They're targeting...
Gowther!
There's another one!
Papa!
It's okay, my sweet Connie. Don't you worry your papa's gonna be joining you
soon.
Into
Anne...
Sir Ardbeg...
I know you will grow up to be... a splendid adult.
Sir Ardbeg...
I know you will grow up to be... a splendid adult.
Oh my, oh my. I don't believe it.
Ardbeg protected one of them by taking the blast himself.
I still can't confirm whether one of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse and one of
the Seven Deadly Sins are still alive, though. -It's too hard to see anything
with my vision obscured by all of this dust... -Well done.
If I wasn't under the impression that it was your familiar, I'd have dealt with it
much earlier. That said, if that holy knight's spell hadn't been lifted, I never
would have been able to stroll into the grotto.
I can see I had to count on you this time around, Gowther.
I can identify who launched the attacks by tracing the residual vibes on the spear.
It's Tamdhu, the Knight of Chaos, who serves King Arthur.
I sense several others around him as well.
They're 9.2 miles away from here.
It's been quite a long time since I've felt this way. I still can't bring myself
to like it.
The Sacred Treasure, Twin Bow Herritt.
Hey, Tamdhu. How come you caught them off guard and still ended up missing both
- shots? - Yeah well, at least I got rid
of Ardbeg, who got in the way.
- That sorry coward doesn't count! - Now that those kids and that Sin have
caught on to our presence, they will most definitely up their guard.
Ironside, Talisker, and Ardbeg have all failed to complete the mission before
them... The reason being that they underestimated their target because they
were children.
Not just that! Another thing they have in common is that they're all middle-aged
- men. - Tamdhu, where did the
familiar who disappeared go?
Oh, just a ways around the valley, a little beyond the peak of Dalflare.
Then, they really are heading to Liones. Let's hurry after them.
A mysterious flying magic object!
It's going after you, Tamdhu!
No matter! I'll simply intercept it!
What?!
It slipped past my attack?
- Hey, hey, what's this? - Are you all right, Tamdhu?
It's nothing but an empty threat. Whatever. I'll just teach them another
lesson... On my magic, Homing!
And now you've made me angry.
What the hell do you think you're doing, Tamdhu?!
No! I swear it wasn't me!
There must be someone nearby controlling my body!
Invasion: Jack.
What a terrifying ability. So this is the magic that controls the mind, wielded by
one of the Seven Deadly Sins, the Goat Sin Gowther.
Fiddich! Do something!
Now is not the time to be impressed by-
You understand?
Do not ever underestimate them.
Let us deal with them quickly and decisively.
Anne...
Mr. Ardd...
What's the matter, Anne?
Don't look at me! You pervert!
She slapped me.
- Did I do something to her? - Huh?!
Excuse you! You're far too dirty for me!
Tell me the last time you had a bath, then!
- Hmm... Oh! - There, ya see?!
Dammit.
It's the staff that guy had!
Mr. Ardd... I wonder where he is now.
Considering the fact that Percival is safe, it must mean he had a change of
- heart. - Yeah, but what about the amber that
sealed away Dolchomonte and the others?!
Don't worry. Mission accomplished.
Please, allow me to explain all the details.
The amber!
- Hey uh- Who th'heck're you?! - Oh wow, what a beauty...
Sparkle!
Laspe garetelu embero.
Nah. Jamnarna zeb-irana.
Hey, Nasiens.
Apparently, this horn is a good ingredient for medicine.
Oh, is that so?
Huh in that case, I'll be sure to shave off a good amount for our travels.
I'd rather have something to eat as a souvenir.
Sobuda matanikite, Percival.
Yah! Well, Asutarafira, Dolchomonte.
So, to put it another way, Gowther, The illusion you made of Mr. Ardd's daughter
was enough to satisfy him. That's why he gave up on his mission of killing
Percival.
He left after handing you the amber that sealed the demons away. Is that what
happened?
Indeed, that's right.
Liar...
I can tell... You're lying about just one thing.
I can tell with my magic.
Please... Tell me, what the lie is...
Even if I did reveal the truth to you, Sir Ardd's actions were his own.' I doubt
you'd understand.
Huh?
To get an answer you can really be satisfied with, you would need to get a
glimpse of Ardd's memories just as I did. Just know, they're very painful.
I had a young daughter to get back to. She was attacked by a monster when she was
still just a baby.
Once this job is over and done with, I made a promise that I would see my
daughter again. And that's why... this is for me as well.
Please, tell me.
Was Mr. Ardd... actually a good man?
Minna ittemotaru.
Yes. Off they go again.
Let's pray they safely reach Liones without issue.
Even though there are pursuers that are hot on their tail, I am unable to
accompany them any farther. Because I also have an important job of my own. And
that's to protect all of you.
It's all right. Your dear Percival is one of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse
from the prophecy.
Next time, I'll totally beat Dolchomonte, for sure! I'm positive he'll overcome any
challenge that comes his way.
With that said... they are still immature children in body and mind.
Given the skill and numbers of the pursuers... along with their serious
intention to kill... the road ahead will assuredly be tougher than anything they've
faced thus far And in the worst-case scenario...
No, no. It's fine... I'm just a worrywart.
THE DARK TALISMANS