Elizabeth had been waiting for Meliodas to wake up ever since he was defeated by the Ten Commandments.
And then he appeared.
B-But...{ep21@07:41}
You...{ep21@07:44}
Great Holy Knight Zaratras!{ep21@07:45}
Using Zaratras' technique, Elizabeth entered Meliodas' memories.
In those memories, she saw Meliodas making a promise to her younger self that he'll return alive.
Meanwhile, the capital of Liones was in dire straights from the Ten Commandments' assault.
How?
I am the Lion's Sin of Pride, Escanor.
It's hopeless! We don't stand a chance!
We have to fall back and regroup!
Your Piety Commandment is truly terrifying.
Anyone who turns their back to you is seen to show disloyalty to you as the representative of the Demon King,
and is forced into obedience.
We are now the servants of
the Demon King and Lord Zeldris.
I'm disappointed in you, Fraudrin.
Why was it taking you so long to topple a mere human kingdom?
Don't be so harsh on me.
Among these humans there are some unbelievably—
What is that preposterous aura?
It's coming from the castle.
How is he able to move?
He's the strongest of the Seven Deadly Sins.
This is a tale of ancient times, from when the worlds of humans and non-humans were not separated.
The 3,000 year old seal has been partially broken.
The elite guard of the Demon Clan, the Ten Commandments,
seek to drown Britannia in blood and terror.
Against them stand the deadly sinners of the legendary band of knights.
They are the Seven Deadly Sins.
{-OP-}
furidashita ame no naka boku wa tabi e
The pouring rain begins just as I start off on my new journey
nureta fuku wo kawakashite mo mata nureta
No matter how many times I dry my clothes, they continue to get drenched
pokkari aita kokoro no kizu
This gaping wound in my heart
kakaru noizu wa
A haunting disquiet
ano koro no misu
From that day's oversight
mamoritai mono wa donna toki datte
The things I wish to protect are always
boku no moto kara hanarete iku
Getting further and further from me
zatta no naka shinjitsuzuketa
Amidst the chaos, I continue to believe
kuzurenu kizuna oshiete kureta
Our unbreakable bond has taught me
tooku saki tsunagu kono omoi wo seoou
That I should cherish these feelings that connect to the far future
jibun oikose
Surpass yourself!
daijina koto wo kimi ni osowattan da
You taught me what's important
taisetsu na mono no tame tsuyoku nareru yo
For the ones I hold dear, I can become strong
me tsumunnaide chanto kocchi muiteru ka
I hope you keep your eyes open and watch me
kore ga ore da yoku mitoke
This is who I am, so take a good look
nando datte akiramekaketa
I was on the verge of giving up so many times
nando datte te wo totte kureta
But you continued to take my hand
kimi ga ita kara
That's because you were there
soko ni kimi ga ita kara
You were always there for me
donna konnan mo koete yukeru
I can overcome any difficulty
kimi to nara sono saki e
If I'm with you, I can look to the future
Episode 22
Return of the Sin
I understand.
You must be the human who Melascula said defeated Galand.
You mustn't bear hatred towards me.
If you fall to your own Commandment, you'll ruin the fight I'm looking forward to.
You're a surprisingly nice guy.
Of course I am.
So even he's no match for the Commandments?
Aw, you almost got me.
What's the matter?
Is there a gold coin on the ground?
Estarossa is on his knees?!
From just a single blow that he blocked?!
Impossible!
Geez, you had me worried for a moment there.
It's so nice to be out of that prison!
This is what I've been waiting for.
Finally, someone who I can go full out against.
So presumptuous.
Wh-What happened?!
Could he be using Meliodas'...
No, something's different.
That was pure strength with no magic involved.
Which means that was...
Did I surprise you a bit?
This is my magic ability, Full Counter.
I can reflect back any physical attack against me at more than double its power.
I see. That explains why I felt some pain.
Just as I'd expect from my own attack.
Your level of hubris is truly amusing.
I'll give you the honor of remembering you before I kill you.
What is your name?
Escanor.
Make sure you remember it before you die.
What's going to happen in that battle?
Either way, it doesn't look like it'll end without major damage.
Now then, in respect for you unleashing your full power, it would only be proper for me to respond in kind.
But know that your death shall not be pretty.
Man, you really don't care about collateral damage.
If you use that ability, those behind you will suffer more than just heavy burns.
That heat is incredible!
If it means avenging Meliodas, I'm willing to let my body burn!
Ban, Lake Penace was straight ahead from the south gate, right?
Yeah. What about it?!
We're all going to burn to death at this rate!
Good.
I told you already.
Your death won't be pretty.
Cruel Sun!
Cruel Sun
Pride Flare.
Pride
Flare
Pride
Flare
He's a monster!
He vaporized the lake in an instant!
That was a rather decent attack.
I really felt it.
If I'd deployed my darkness a moment too late, I would've taken some serious damage.
Now then,
shall we end this?
Now there's something we can both agree on.
Blackout!
Blackout
You're finished!
What do you think that'll achieve?
Full Counter
Full Counter!
Full Counter
My darkness swallowed your sun.
In other words, my magic has an advantage over yours.
Additionally, I can return any physical attack back at you.
You understand what that means, don't you?
I enjoyed fighting you, Escanor.
It's almost noon.
How is the battle going?
You say my attacks are ineffective?
Who decided that?
You swallowed my sun?
Who decided that?
I didn't see his attack.
What in the world is he?
His power level has gone up even further.
Cruel Sun.
Cruel
Sun
Cruel
Sun
I'm the one who decides those things.
Shit!
Brother!
Begone.
Escanor!
Brother!
Well, it looks like I can return to Liones now.
Or so I would like to say,
but it seems I released more power than I usually do.
Rhitta may not suffice to suppress it.
I must remain outside for a while longer.
The magic of Estarossa and Zeldris disappeared beyond the horizon in an instant.
Our suits of armor were ruined by the heat.
Take them off and retreat to the castle!
Do you want us to run away, Howzer?!
Are you stupid?!
We can't fight thanks to the effects of that Commandment!
But we can still protect the king and princesses by standing between them and danger!
Am I wrong, Gilthunder?!
Howzer's right.
We'll guide the city folk and the Holy Knights.
We're leaving the protection of His Majesty to you.
Oh, great!
The Holy Knights in the city led the people here!
Gilfrost, erect a magic barrier around the castle once everyone's inside.
You can count on me, Gil!
Everyone hurry up inside!
Something's not right with these people!
What are you doing?!
We loyal servants shall bring down the hammer of justice upon those who rebel against the Demon King!
Die, Sir Gilthunder!
They're under the influence of magic!
No, actually it feels a bit different than magic.
It's Zeldris' Commandment.
We won't think worse of you, so just surrender.
Honestly, what do you suppose their chances of winning are right now, Derieri?
Omitting the details, they're zero.
We can win.
The two of you shall be slain here.
Come on, Denzel, bluffs don't work on those guys.
Ban of the Fox's Sin,
I entrust you with the protection of the king and the princesses.
Lord Denzel, do you really intend to do it?!
Now isn't the time!
On the contrary.
This old man will be happy to lay down his life
for the future of the young people of this kingdom.
Is Lord Denzel going to be all right?
It sounded like you said we'd be slain.
Well heard.
By whom? How?
An old man with the power level of a slightly-above-average Red Demon?
I won't be the one to slay you.
Rugitsuyorirode Nerobasta{druid chant}
niware kanohiri
okushukufu kanohiri
kezonniku noware
Inside the sword?
mashitaito mionono{I don't really hear this line, but it's in the CCs and in the wiki... overlap with Derieri's line?}
kitarashianiri
yoroshisangesa!
Something's coming!
Manifest!
Lord Denzel is paying with his life to manifest her inside his body.
A goddess!
Did you see that, Howzer?
Yeah! A woman with wings got sucked right into Lord Denzel's body!
You're a goddess, right?
I am Divine Lance Corporal Nerobasta of the Goddess Clan.
If possible, I would have liked a slightly younger body.
State your business.
Surely you must have a positively dire reason to revive me.
Well, that's a surprising appearance.
I'll kill her.
You!
Derieri the Purity of the Ten Commandments!
How?!
You're supposed to be sealed inside the Coffin of Eternal Darkness by our Clan!
The power of the demons is far too great!
Please lend us your support!
So are you saying you humans gave me a vessel in order to fight the Ten Commandment for you?
Yes, Lady Nerobasta!
The one whose vessel you inhabit sacrificed his life to defeat the Demon Clan!
I refuse.
Seriously? She ran away?
Out of my way!
Ark!
Be ruined by the light of God!
The power that's opposite to our darkness.
The innate magic of the Goddess Clan that can disintegrate objects using particles of light.
Amazing!
Ark!
Ark
Derieri!
I would have let you live if you'd not bothered me.
Omitting the details, I'll kill you.
Die!
Now, don't act hastily.
I can understand why you hold anger for the Goddess Clan.
However, when we broke our pact with you
and massacred the women and children we had as prisoners,
we were just following the orders of our chief.
Derieri,
I understand how you feel, but you shouldn't push yourself too hard.
You can do that with a Divine Lance Corporal,
but don't try it on one of the Four Archangels.
Let me put your hair in order.
This place is as good as fallen.
It was rather rowdy outside the castle but now it's gone quiet.
I'm worried.
Your Majesty!
Please make your way out of the castle!
The Holy Knights and the city folk are afflicted by a Commandment
and have turned into insurgents for the Demon Clan.
It's only a matter of time before they come rushing in here.
Wait a minute!
Lord Denzel just went outside saying that he has a secret plan...
He has fallen.
Lord Denzel is dead.
That fool...
I'll let you follow him soon enough.
The goddess who joined the fray was dealt with.
It's only a matter of time before Fraudrin and Grayroad finish the rest.
There you have it.
We're done.
What do you think?
Glad to hear it.
What are you staring at, Monspeet?
Ah, yes.
Look at this.
I found this inside the house.
I think it would look good on you.
Stop it or I'll get into a combo.
Just kidding.
Well, not really.
But I'm sorry. I got a little carried away.
Just a little... {This sounds weird alone just as we had one before it}{Original: Carried away}
What's that?
Can you feel it, Derieri?
Mom! Full speed ahead, please!
Father, Sisters, please be okay.
The rumor I heard in the village about numerous refugees
running from the capital of Liones in the past few day turned out to be true.
I can sense an unprecedented number of evil auras concentrated in the capital.
I'm against allowing you to join me straight into the heart of dangerous territory.
No matter what you say, I'm going.
Princess Elizabeth...
I made a promise
that I'll keep fighting to protect the people of this kingdom, no matter what happens to him!
But even the slightest falter against them will cost you your life.
They're not your average monsters.
We can't hope to beat them if we attack head on.
You're wrong!
I can take them down with just one punch!
Don't worry, Elizabeth!
I alone have the power of a hundred pigs!
Th-That sounds reassuring.
Did they notice us already?!
Princess Elizabeth, stand back!
Well, we're not exactly inconspicuous.
Purge!
Purge
Nice going, Zarry!
It's not over yet, Sir Piglet.
Look ahead!
This is bad!
They're organized!
Lady Mother Pig!
Turn sharply!
Or we'll be showered with fire!
Dodge it, Mom!
What incredible power!
Wow! That was awesome!
Hawky!
Did you eat...
Sir Piglet, your appearance...
When Hawky eats a creature with magic, he transforms.
Come on, spit it out.
Hawky, get a hold of yourself!
We come running only to find this odd group.
Derieri?
Why are you here?
I-I think you're confusing me with someone else.
Damn it!
It would be wise not to try anything stupid.
What a powerful oppressing presence!
So this is the power of the Ten Commandments.
Nuisance.
Sir Zaratras!
Ark?!
You!
How?
How can you take the lives of others like it's nothing?
Derieri!
There's no doubt about it!
It is you!
Stop...
Die!
Derieri!
Now then, let's see...
I wake up after a long slumber and everything's gone to shit. {Meliodas is different now (spoiler alert), so I'm using this wording}
And what's going on with that pig this time?
Sorry to make you wait so long, Elizabeth.
No, it's fine. I never stopped believing that you'd come back.
Meliodas!
me wo toji kanjiteru hajimete no nukumori
If I close my eyes, I can still feel that warmth from when I first met you
tozashite ita kono mune no oku
It's sealed off somewhere deep inside my chest
dare ni mo makenai anata no yuuki de
But your unyielding courage
yukkuri toketeku
Slowly melts away that seal
sono te de mamorinuite
I'll protect them with my two hands
tsukutta tsumi kesenu kako ai suru hito
These sins I commited, the past I can't erase, and the one I love...
kodoku wo kakae nagara aruite yuku
Whatever path I come across, as long as I'm alive
donna michi mo kono inochi aru kagiri
I will walk on while bearing my loneliness
tatoe sekai ga ashita owarou to mo
Even if the world were to end tomorrow
soba ni ite kureru no nara
As long as you're by my side
kitto nando de mo anata wo omoidasu kara
I'll surely think of you over and over again
sotto te wo nigiru no
So gently hold my hand
Tell us
Professor Hawk!
After
School
Edition
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Gilthunder.
I will be away studying abroad for a while,
so I would like to express my feelings with a song.
Margaret—
Next time, on The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments:
"The Hero Rises!"
Episode 23
The Hero Rises!