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.
THE DARK TALISMANS
- Hey, Sin. - We should hurry.
Our pursuers are undoubtedly closing in on us!
Hey, Sin.
You heard Gowther, didn't you?
Our enemies are more than one, and they'll kill even their own allies without pity.
Hey, Sin!
What the hell is it?!
The others aren't coming.
Huh?
That should do it.
W-What did you do that for?! That was a memento of Mr. Ardd!
This staff was a gift from King Arthur.
Our only option was to get rid of it.
What do I care about that?!
It really was dangerous.
My grandfather was turned into a monster by one as well.
If I were that bastard, I'd have used that staff to destroy the entire village.
Although an enemy, he was a softie.
Which is probably why he died.
I dare you to say that one more time!
Come on, let's go.
Who do you think you are, anyway?!
I simply cautioned you as a friend.
As a friend?! Don't you understand the human heart?!
But of course, you don't! You're a beast, not a human!
Are you done with the tragic heroine act?
Sin! That's going too far!
Are you really our ally?!
What?
You're always never around when things are really tough.
You're completely useless, and yet you're always bossing us around!
You have no right to pretend you're our friend!
We're the only ones having a tough time here!
My bad...
- Hey, butterfly... - Anne, please stop blaming Sin.
W-What? Fine.
Come on! Hurry up and follow the leader!
Anne seems to be in better spirits.
She's just pretending to be.
Anger motivates people somewhat more than tears and moping.
Is that why you intentionally provoked her?
It seems like Sin was a cut above her.
Come on! Stop dragging your feet!
Hey, Percy.
If I'm completely useless,
do I not count as a friend?
I'm happy just to have you around, Sin!
Hey, Percival! Come check this out!
What is it?
Let's hurry, Sin!
Y-Yeah...
What is it?
They're growing as if they don't care which way is up.
The Entangled Forest!
Grandpa told me there's a forest that,
once you stray in, you can never find your way out of.
We could use this.
We'll lure our pursuers into this place.
Everyone, we'll lure our pursuers into this place!
That's what Sin said just now.
It seems one of the Dark Talismans has been defeated.
I'm already aware of that.
Who took him out?
Gowther, one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
I see.
He didn't have a chance, then.
Still, I expect a Talisman to fulfill their role as a Talisman.
I believe the remaining four are closing in on Percival's group
and are about to engage in combat with them.
I will go and check on them if you wish.
More importantly, Pellegarde,
aren't you going to assist in the search for my bride?
It is better to assign the task of finding someone
to one as meticulous and methodical as Ironside.
Well, have it your way then.
You don't have to update me on every little thing.
Unless it's good news...
Understood!
Wait for me, Percival!
I'm coming to see just how deliciously you have grown!
The response of their magic has been divided into four.
They're probably trying to scatter our forces.
Against kids, even if one of us takes on four of them,
it's going to be a piece of cake.
That's just fine. Let's indulge them.
In ten minutes, each of us will come back here with one of their heads.
Spread out!
Here.
I wonder if they'll actually fall for it.
Don't worry.
The only magic they can sense in the forest now is
the magic from the mini Percys.
While we're inside this ring, our magic will be undetectable to them.
Where did you learn this kind of magic?
The Fairy King taught me.
What? The Fairy King?
What are you doing, Nasiens?
I thought I should test the effects of the horn of Cernunnos
that I got from the village while I can.
W-What happened?!
Don't tell me it was poison! Spit it out now!
No, I just got excited about its unexpected effects
and accidentally bit my lip...
Oh. Just the usual, then.
What do you mean, just the usual?!
Hey, Sin.
Why don't we just stay hidden here?
Quiet.
Here comes.
Here...
What's the meaning of this, huh?
Dammit! They led us on a wild goose chase!
Whoops... Or straight to a jackpot.
So, which one of you goes by the name Percival?
Me!
So, which one of you is it?
Me!
Why did he have to land behind us?
Oh, never mind. I'm gonna kill you all anyway.
Nasiens! Anne!
From this height, they probably died instantly.
Two brats down...
So, what are you gonna do?
W-Wait a second... I...
I'll give you ten seconds. Try running from me.
You think I'll run?!
Nice work, Donny!
How dare you!
- Now! - Yeah!
Quartet Attack!
- Slash Squall! - Slash Squall!
Looks like this is going to be somewhat entertaining!
I was sure we landed a direct hit, though!
It didn't work at all!
He must've dodged by a hair's breadth.
Your moves are too predictable.
This has got to be a joke.
How can an amateur like you be the knight from the prophecy?
But the girl has good sword skills.
And the kid with the hat may lack power, but his instincts are sharp.
And...
you all coordinated well.
You have nothing to say about me?!
Your strategy is to divide us with decoys and pick us off one by one, right?
You probably led me onto a narrow foothold,
fearing the chance of a melee, but...
Here he comes!
You dug your own grave.
Epicurean's Slaver!
Percival! Nasiens!
Envelop everyone's weapons with magic!
Got it!
What's this?
Incoming!
What incredible power! Our foothold...!
No, it's not only the result of the sword strike!
You bastard!
As I thought, your magic is levitation, isn't it?
Good luck!
You don't want to kill your friends now, do you?
Stop!
As I said, your moves are too predictable.
Take that.
Get a hold of yourself, Percy!
Just make everyone fly with your magic!
That won't do.
Here.
His attacks are so weak, so how?
It's likely due to "shifter" magic.
Bingo!
My magic, Wither, can reduce the hardness and strength of anything.
So it doesn't just work on metal...
Do you want a taste of it as well?
Let me mess up that pretty face of yours!
Nasiens!
I'm glad I could test it in actual combat.
Venom mixing. The horn of Cernunnos.
Apparently, it has the effect of significantly enhancing
the physical strength and hardness of the individual who consumes it.
The horn of a mythical beast is potent indeed.
It seems it can easily nullify your level of magic.
How dare you mock...
Is that supposed to blind me?
Die!
H-How?
I've given you a taste of your own magic.
Once Nasiens ingests poison...
he can make it...
his own!
Damn... it!
We've finally managed to take down one.
This doesn't bode well.
We're going so fast!
At this rate, we could shake off our pursuers!
Hey, Percy!
Explain your actions from earlier.
Helping your friends was a natural thing to do,
but why did you help your enemy?
Because...
killing isn't right.
Those bastards are seriously trying to kill you guys!
Or do you believe your enemy will have a change of heart
if you show them some mercy?
That's not it!
But I don't want to kill anyone, no matter who they are!
You're such a naive kid.
Percival,
carrying everyone at this speed over such a long distance
is draining too much of your magic!
Don't do anything reckless!
I-I'm fine...
You even ingested poison that could've been dangerous
when I was supposed to be your guinea pig.
A-About that...
I didn't mean it seriously...
Percy, you're slowing down.
Take a break for now to conserve the little magic you have left.
But if I do that...
Two magic sources! Right there!
Is that a horse running through the air?!
It's a creature from purgatory, much like Cernunnos.
Arthur gives his pawns magic items and creatures from purgatory like that.
You know a lot about them.
So that's the knight from the prophecy and his friends, huh?
They can't get away from Sleipnir, a gift bestowed by the king.
The Staff of the Four Elements, I command thee.
Create, Wind Sickle!
Percival! Let's descend!
Your magic won't hold out much longer!
Create, Sand Wall!
That was close!
Percival?!
Boing!
Pop!
Percival!
A-Are you okay?
He can't fight anymore.
We'll have to do something on our own!
But you're worn out as well!
It appears to be the side effect of the horn of Cernunnos.
I'm the one dragging everyone into this mess.
I need... to fight.
Percival...
You, one of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse, and your friends,
I will take your heads!
I'm the one you're after, right?
Don't harm the others!
Percival...
Oh, my.
What an admirable little boy you are.
Someone like you, I don't dislike.
But no. I will take the heads of your friends, too.
Don't feel like you're dragging us into this.
We're journeying with you of our own accord.
Anne...
Isn't it a knightly courtesy to introduce yourselves first?
Courtesy? What nonsense are you spouting?
They're the Dark Talismans,
Burgie the "Bewitching" and Doronach the "Invincible."
Be on your guard.
They will not underestimate you guys like Elgin did.
How did he know our names?
Only a select few in Camelot are supposed to have information
about the assassination corps.
I suppose you'll be worthy opponents for us!
Here comes Anghalhad, the soon-to-be Holy Knight!
Donny, you, too!
Fine.
No matter who my opponent is, I kill.
Girls who are pushy like her end up being disliked.
Hey, do you think I could take on the smaller one...?
Who are you calling a pushy girl?!
Hey!
Come at me, little girl!
I'll etch the sight of you wailing and screaming into my memory
as I kill you slowly!
T-Then my opponent is...
If I take that blow, I'd be finished in a heartbeat!
Your beloved axe can't reach me now!
Impact, my magic.
Donny!
From what I can tell, the radius of his Impact is
almost twice as wide as yours!
I don't stand a chance, then!
That fox, who is it?
Now, what will you do?
Create, Aqua Pillar!
Create, Flame Sword!
Create, Wind Sickle!
One after the other!
You're one pesky little girl.
Anne!
Her attacks stem from the magic item!
Target her staff and neutralize her!
What on earth is that fox?
Target her staff? Easier said than done...
Create, Aqua Pillar!
How am I supposed to get close to her?
Donny! Make him float one more time!
Useless!
Owie!
My staff!
She can't use her staff now.
Did you just use me as a diversion?!
It's my turn now.
Don't get too ahead of yourself.
Do you really think you can win by taking my staff?
Mirage. This is my magic.
Can you figure out which one is real?
A "deceiver" magic!
- Come! - Come!
H-How?
Too bad.
I have the ability to distinguish what's real and what's not.
You did it, Anne!
The way he's running away is almost impressive.
Fight! And die!
I don't wanna die!
If you fight me with a weapon, fair and square,
I won't use magic, either!
Hey, hulk.
Don't forget what you said just now.
In that case, I'll fight you fair and square.
Donny?!
Hey, why are you falling for his taunts?!
You can't possibly defeat someone wielding an axe with a knife!
- No way. - Interesting.
That's amazing, Donny!
Why didn't you dish that out earlier?!
Because it causes bleeding when I do it and it seems painful!
- Seriously?! - Donny, you're so sweet.
What an idiot.
You can't afford to be so soft!
That's why I'm doing it, even though I'd rather not!
Surrender already!
Seriously? How is this even possible?!
Doronach the Invincible, can't be beaten with a knife!
The one who dies is you!
Impact!
I knew I stood no chance. Not with my puny magic.
Who the hell said that?
Magic is a product of your imagination.
To draw a comparison, it's like clay.
You can mold it into a ball or a square,
or break it into pieces, and even build a castle.
Donny, what does your magic do?
It just makes things float, right?
You're limiting your own imagination.
Think of that hulk as nothing more than a pebble and grab him.
I've never seen a pebble that massive.
As if I'm grabbing a pebble...
Is lifting that pebble all you can do?
No matter how many times you try, you can't beat me.
I can... if you're just a pebble!
I can even hurl you!
This is my magic?
Your magic isn't levitation.
It's the ability to freely move objects.
It's Telekinesis!
DEPARTING FROM SIN
Subtitle translation by: Ai Matsuoka