04x20 - Child of Hope

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Upon their return to Liones,
Elizabeth and the Seven Deadly Sins

formed an alliance with Stigma,
led by Ludociel.

As the Holy Knights were in an uproar
over the coming Holy w*r,

it was revealed that the fourth Archangel
was k*lled by a Ten Commandment.

Meanwhile, Arthur headed alone
to Camelot Castle

in order to retrieve
the Holy Sword Excalibur.

What's going on?

No matter how much I walk,
I'm not getting closer to the castle.

And it won't be long before day breaks.

Cath?

Do you think what we're seeing
is just a strange illusion?

Arthur, I'm hungry.

If I can just take hold of the Holy Sword
inside the castle…

That's going to be impossible.

You'll never escape my Märchen Maze!

This is a tale of ancient times,

when the human and non-human worlds
had not yet split.

Meliodas has awakened as the leader
of the Ten Commandments,

the Demon Clan's elite troops.

To save Britannia,
now enveloped in darkness,

and to save her beloved from destruction,

a princess makes a decision.

The immortal order of knights,
the Seven Deadly Sins…

now rise again.

Wait for me, Meliodas.

Captain.

Ban.

Both of you hurry back.

I thought I'd make some modifications
during the repairs,

but you're so well-built,
there's nothing to improve.

Hey, Merlin. I have a favor to ask of you.

What is it, Gowther?

Don't ask for the impossible,
like a performance boost.

Assuming you heard what I just said.

"Frankly, I'm speechless
at how fast that little one catches on."

"Her potential is terrifying."

That's what Gowther said in praise of you.

Fine. Say what it is you want.
But remember, no guarantees.

Thanks.

Are you in your right mind?

Is that what you want?

Yes.

Does this have anything to do with
what you said over drinks the other night,

about Gowther of the Ten Commandments
ending the Holy w*r?

But seriously,

this all happened because Meliodas
and Elizabeth love each other.

Maybe a calm discussion would've…

I couldn't be more envious.

What?

By the way, Hawk,
what do you think Merlin thinks about me?

What does Merlin think of you?

Ripped during the day, scrawny at night,
with a tiny mustache.

That's just describing how I am!

It goes without saying that most women
are likely to find me attractive.

What?

However,

that doesn't matter if the woman I love
with all my heart has no affection for me!

Where does that confidence come from?

Then why don't you go ask Merlin yourself?

Impossible.

Why is that?

It would be acceptable
for you to ask her in my place.

You're condescending
even when you ask for a favor.

What's this?

Such a commotion,
this early in the morning.

As long as the Four Archangels are here,
we can't lose!

Goodness.

No matter what era it is, Humans always
want to drink this poison and get rowdy.

What can you do?

I mean, we can't make poison
that tastes this good!

You're wrong!

You two, it's not poison, it's alcohol!

You two are so pathetic.

Invigorate.

This presence.

All right, we bought the materials
for Gowther's repairs,

so let's head back to the tavern.

Regarding that favor,
I hope you will take care of it.

I'll be there with you,
so do your own confessing.

Hold on.

-Before that, it seems we have company.
-What?

You there! Who are you?

Well, if it isn't Princess Margaret,

whose body has been stolen
by one of the Four Archangels.

I do believe we met last night.

What? We met last night?

Pardon me.

It disgusts me to be looked down on
by someone smaller.

Could it be?

Once again, I am Escanor,
the Seven Deadly Sins' Lion Sin of Pride.

How did you conceal
your magical power last night?

It wasn't that I was concealing it.

It simply doesn't manifest
once the sun goes down.

But then it manifests at daybreak,

and increases more as noon approaches.

So this cursed power is so notorious,
even the Goddess Clan knows about it?

"Cursed power"?

Don't be foolish.

Who did you steal that power from?

Oh, my.

What are you doing?

At the moment,
the Humans and Goddess Clan are allies.

There's no reason
for you to suddenly att*ck me.

Answer my question!

I don't understand
the meaning of the question.

That was a dirty move, Arch-Hog Jerk!

Oh, my.

You may have a princess as your vessel,
but if you cause too much mischief…

So fast.

Did you think you had read my movements?

This power is a Grace bestowed upon one of
the Four Archangels by the Supreme Deity.

Would you understand
if I said it was similar to how

the Ten Commandments are given?

My Grace is Flash.

Sariel's is Tornado, Tarmiel's is Ocean,

and the fourth is…

Sun.

It's the Grace that
was bestowed upon my late brother,

Mael of the Four Archangels.

He boasted power that would
start increasing at dawn, and by noon,

even I did not stand a chance against him.

But , years ago,

my brother was m*rder*d by
a Ten Commandment, and his Grace was lost.

Are you saying my power is this Grace?

A Grace's power is a divine power.

Should a Human acquire it,

it will certainly consume his body,
and eventually destroy him.

You should understand that
better than anyone else.

Know your place, Human.

If you do not wish to die,
relinquish that Grace right now!

I have no interest in what you're saying!

The power of Sunshine
has dwelled in me since I was born.

For the sake of argument,
even if this is what you call a Grace,

then this Grace must have chosen me.

As I am the most powerful,
exalted one of all!

You should be grateful.

Because as long as I'm your ally,
victory is guaranteed.

King of arrogance!

I like you.

See to it that you make yourself useful!

How presumptuous.

You'd better make sure
you don't get in my way!

Cath?

Where did I lose you?

Cath!

Where are you? Answer me!

Cath!

Cath!

Watching constantly has made me hungry!

I'm starving, too.

A cat?

What?

The castle's getting closer.

All right! I escaped from the illusion!

Arthur.

-Cath?
-I'm back!

I was so worried.

Where did you go and why?

-Food.
-What?

Welcome back, Lord Zeldris.

Sorry, but I came back empty-handed.

I was completely fooled
by the Daughter of Belialuin.

But the bigger issue is that
the Four Archangels have been revived.

There's no doubt
that magical power was Ludociel's.

I also confirmed the light of an alliance
coming from Liones.

Most likely, Elizabeth
and the Seven Deadly Sins

have allied with the Four Archangels.

So your woman got away from you?

It doesn't matter what they do.

As long as we gather

all of the Commandments
and I become the Demon King,

then it will all be over.

How dare you defecate on my head!

You're a sad sight, Old Man Galand.

You!

It's you, Estarossa!

Hurry and tell Zeldris
to undo my petrification!

No thanks.

That seems like a pain.

What are you--

Easier than I thought.

Who are you?

How did you break in?

You don't appear to be affected
by my Commandment, either.

Are you a thief
who's after this castle's treasures?

This air of intimidation
and magical power.

There's no question!

He's Zeldris of the Ten Commandments!

I have to get the Holy Sword.

Lord Zeldris asked you a question.

Who are you?

I'm the king of this country,
Arthur Pendragon.

I see.

So it's you.

The king whose safety
Merlin was so worried about.

Merlin?

The reason you're sneaking
into this castle…

Don't tell me it's for that strange sword?

-Arthur! Hurry and go!
-Cath?

Telekinesis?

Hurry and get the Holy Sword!

I'll come right back to save you!

Thank goodness! The sword is safe!

Cath?

Damn it.

Damn it!

You two, stop it.

That's an acquaintance of mine.

Arthur, you shouldn't come here again.

Get out of my sight!

Sir Meliodas?

Why are you here with the Demons?

And your appearance and magical power…

It can't be!

I've parted ways
with the Seven Deadly Sins.

I'm not the guy you knew before.

No way.

Why?

How come?

Princess Elizabeth
and the Seven Deadly Sins

seem to trust you with all their hearts.

That trust must be what makes you
the most powerful knight of all.

Arthur.

The important thing
isn't what others think of you.

It's the way you care about others.

Right!

You were…

the person I looked up to.

Whatever your reasons for doing this,

betraying the friends who believe in you,

and the person you love…

is unforgivable!

Arthur. Take it.

I'll never…

forgive you!

You're going to
King Arthur's rescue by yourself?

Are you serious?

We're about to head to Camelot
with Stigma.

If they sense our troops advancing,

the warning net around Camelot
will be harder to pass through.

Now's our only chance to rescue--

I'm against it.

It's not worth endangering yourself

over some kid
who can barely wipe his own butt.

Hey, Merlin,
why would you go so far to help Arthur?

His magical power
hasn't awoken yet, has it?

Arthur…

is the one
who will lead Britannia one day.

He's the child of hope
chosen by the Holy Sword.

Hey, Napping One.

What's this strange presence?

I like the look in your eyes.

You're nothing like that kid who cried
when he couldn't protect Merlin.

It's the same for you.

You're no longer the Meliodas I know!

Are you really going to fight us?

All by yourself?

Demon Meliodas, and all who side with him!

I will annihilate you all,
and take back my kingdom!

So impudent for a mere Human!

EXTERMINATE RAY

Don't underestimate Humans.

He's unscathed?

I've seen that sword skill somewhere.

Cath.

I'm sorry.

All for my sake…

Arthur.

That swordsmanship…

Why do you…

I'm hungry.

Right.

Let's eat together later.

This is the Dance of Avidya.

It's the same technique
as a blind warrior of yore,

who was able to
counter any surprise att*ck.

So why would you…

I told you before,
don't underestimate Humans.

Deathpecker!

The technique he used
to b*at Chandler and Cusack

is identical to the Human hero, Carfen,
who was renowned as a master swordsman.

I'm starting to see his true identity.

Merlin never stopped reminding me.

"Because this sword has such great power,
you mustn't wield it carelessly."

"Until the time comes
when an unprecedented thr*at appears."

How ironic.

I can't believe that you would be
that unprecedented thr*at.

Hey, Merlin.

Why does being chosen
by the Holy Sword mean you're king?

It's said that the Holy Sword was a sword
without any magical power to speak of,

bestowed upon a Human warrior
by the Lady of the Lake.

The first to wield this sword was
the renowned master swordsman King Carfen.

But the end comes for everyone,
even heroes.

On the brink of death, he cleansed
the sword using his own blood and soul.

The next person to wield it

was a Human hero feared by the Demon Clan
as the king of w*r.

He also cleansed the sword using
his own blood and soul just before he d*ed

and passed it on.

This ritual was repeated
for thousands of years,

until the sword was infused
with the souls of innumerable heroes.

You could say

the Holy Sword is the accumulated will of
Human heroes created for their successors.

At some point, the Holy Sword
began to choose its own master,

as the one who would lead the people.

It determines whether or not
they're worthy of wielding it.

And now, that boy has been chosen.

Arthur has been acknowledged
by generations of Britannia's heroes

as the king of kings.

ALL ABOUT CATH

Cath…

Cath is a friend of mine
who's been with me

ever since we met
while I was training with the Druids.

Arthur. I'm hungry.

A talking cat is pretty unusual, though.

Says the talking pig.

Next time on
The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods,

"Beginning of the Holy w*r."

A pig who can't talk is just a pig!