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[ominous music playing]

[narrator] The Demon King has been resurrected

with Zeldris as his vessel.

Meanwhile,

Ban and the others head out to intercept the Indura of Favor.

Finally, Meliodas and Elizabeth challenge the Demon King

in an effort to save Zeldris.

[Meliodas grunting]

You have truly been a disappointment.

You say the world has no need for even one Demon King?

So, what now?

Do you intend to wipe out your father and little brother,

along with yourself in this dire situation?

Not at all.

It's enough that I alone disappear from this world.

[Demon King] Hmm?

I'm going to save Zeldris, no matter what.

You're the one who's gonna die here.

[Demon King seething]

I think not!

Even if you're considering a move, I'd advise against it.

It was a mistake bringing her along, knowing she could be used against you.

[intense music playing]

[narrator] This is a tale of ancient times.

An era before the human and non-human worlds were forever divided.

The Holy War seemed to be over.

However, the Demon King managed to resurrect himself

by taking over the body of Zeldris.

The brave heroes continue their fight

to eliminate the root of all evil.

The final battle of the Seven Deadly Sins begins now.

[opening theme music playing]

[music fades]

EPISODE 16 THE FINAL BATTLE

With your troublesome lover as my shield,

you won't raise a finger against me.

Easy, now. Nice and slow.

-[Elizabeth chuckling] -[Demon King] Hmm?

Just what's so funny?

[Elizabeth] You couldn't be more wrong.

[Demon King] Huh?

[Elizabeth] If you think I came here to be used as dead weight against him,

you're quite mistaken.

I came to defeat you.

[Demon King gasping]

[Elizabeth] Ark!

[dramatic music playing]

A foolish move.

Do you honestly think this petty attack of yours can defeat me?

Chase!

I'd take her seriously if I were you.

Those who didn't came to regret it.

Now, Fury!

Why you… You'll pay, hussy!

As the king of the Demon Realm,

you must have heard what they call her there by now.

[Demon King groaning]

[Meliodas] Bloody Ellie.

Bumblebee!

[intense music playing]

Exterminate Ray!

They're too high up.

Our attacks would never reach them.

Keep it up, you guys!

If that many Indura spawn spread throughout Britannia,

it'll be a disaster!

[King grunting]

I have no choice.

I'll just have to destroy the whole lot with Sunflower.

No, King. You can't!

If you do, all the humans and animals nearby

are going to get hurt too.

I don't want that, but there's no other way.

[Ban] Relax. Leave this to me.

Ban! Here. Use this!

You should be able to draw out more than its maximum potential now.

I knew you had this all along.

Is that…

The Holy Staff Courechouse.

Of all the Sacred Treasures,

it's the one most capable of free and erratic attacks.

With Ban as he is now,

it has the capacity to unleash a tremendous force

with incredible range and speed.

And Courechouse has a special ability

that will raise those qualities to the highest level of accuracy.

Super Concentration.

Sacred Treasure,

release!

[Ban roaring]

[Indura spawn chittering]

[man] What in the world is that?

[Ban roaring]

[music stops]

[Gowther] Thousands of them just suddenly vanquished.

[Merlin] I swear. Ban has gone completely beyond human.

[squealing] Did he destroy all of them?

[Ban] It's been so long, my senses have dulled.

One of them escaped in the direction of Liones.

We need to do something.

Even one is a threat.

-[crashing] -[both gasping]

[Indura snarling]

Ground Gladius!

[intense music playing]

GROUND GLADIUS

And Blackout Arrow!

BLACKOUT ARROW

[Merlin] Shock Stinger!

SHOCK STINGER

Spear of Judgment!

SPEAR OF JUDGMENT

Assault Hunt!

ASSAULT HUNT

[Indura snarling]

[soldier groaning]

[Holy Knight] What is this monster?

Stand down. Leave this to us. Withdraw!

[Holy Knight] But Chief Holy Knight…

That's an order!

[Holy Knight] Yes, sir!

[footsteps rapidly approaching]

I've never seen a demon like this one before.

Me, either. Hit it with everything you've got.

[suspenseful music playing]

[Griamore grunting]

[Griamore] Trinity Attack!

Hexagonal…

Graveyard!

[Howzer yelling]

TRINITY ATTACK HEXAGONAL GRAVEYARD

[intense music playing]

[Gilthunder straining]

[Griamore straining]

[Howzer yelling]

[both grunting]

[Gilthunder grunting]

Damn. It's too strong.

If we don't do something, it'll kill us.

If only the Seven Deadly Sins were here to help.

No. Don't talk like that.

We need to stand our ground, with or without them.

[Gilthunder grunting]

[Gilthunder gasping]

-[Howzer] Gil! -[Griamore] Look out!

[Gilthunder wincing]

[Gilthunder gasping]

Sir Escanor!

[Escanor panting]

Just in the nick of time.

[Gilthunder] What are you doing here?

That's a silly question. To save all of you, of course.

I've heard that you've lost your magic of Sunshine.

You can't defeat the monster with the way you are now.

Sorry if this comes off as impudent,

but I won't back down.

I'm not about to cower and hide to save my skin.

[Escanor grunting, coughing]

[Howzer] You were hurt shielding us!

[Escanor] Don't worry. It's all right.

I don't have much time left, anyway.

But that's not true for you youngsters.

I feel you all have a bright and shining future ahead of you.

It's my job as an old soldier to protect that possibility.

[dramatic music playing]

The Seven Deadly Sins. Sin of Pride. Escanor.

Here I come!

Take this!

Holy sword Escanor!

[Escanor grunting]

[Escanor groaning]

Thunder Emperor Purge!

[Gilthunder grunting, groaning]

[Escanor grunting, groaning]

I'm the one you're fighting, demon.

Focus on me! [grunting]

[Escanor groaning]

[Escanor panting]

Now that doesn't make any sense.

How could he still be standing when he's injured worse than we are?

[Escanor straining]

Tell me something.

Have you guys ever been on the receiving end of Captain's attacks?

Why do you bring that up now?

[Escanor] I certainly have.

It hurt so bad it felt like I might die.

Of course, when I did, I was in my Pride form during broad daylight.

I will never forget that excruciating pain.

Compared to what I took from the Captain,

this pain is little more than a bug bite.

[Gilthunder crying]

[Escanor] So I'll be your shield.

Get out of here. Even if you must crawl.

[sobbing]

[Escanor shouting]

[Escanor grunting]

[Escanor groaning]

[Escanor grunting]

[Escanor] How embarrassing.

If the others saw me in this pathetic state,

taking a thrashing left and right,

I'm sure they'd all laugh.

Wait. No.

None of them would laugh at me.

Those amazing people count on me, and consider me one of their own.

Even when meritless and powerless, they treat me the same,

whether in daylight or darkness.

They're all so very strong and kind.

I've stood side-by-side and fought alongside them.

And I'm quite proud of that.

The proof of all the battles I fought with them lives in my heart.

So even if it's only in spirit, I want to be with them to the very end.

I am the Seven Deadly Sins

Sin of Pride, Escanor the Lion.

Don't do it!

[Mael] Be well.

[shimmering]

[Mael] Escanor,

I have heard your prayer, and I'm here to answer it.

[Escanor] Mr. Mael, you really did come.

Thank you so much.

[Mael] Of course, but I don't know if I can meet your expectations.

[Escanor] Huh?

I'll expend every effort

if it means saving the people from the dangers that approach this land.

However,

when it comes to fighting the Demon King, that's another story.

It's impossible for me.

That sounds shocking, especially from an Archangel,

but that's exactly how powerful the Demon King is.

No. You've got it all wrong. Please.

Huh?

Allow me to explain.

I certainly didn't call you down to fight the Demon King yourself, Mr. Mael.

Then why did you call?

I was hoping that you would lend me back the power of Sunshine.

[Mael grunting]

Escanor…

You ought to know better than anyone what that means.

[Escanor] Yes. Of course.

Even with the power back,

it doesn't mean that I can suddenly rival the Demon King.

[Mael] It's not that!

Your body is already at it's limit

from the weight the Grace of Sunshine placed upon it.

Even if you could fight, it would only be once.

After that, you will, without a doubt, perish.

[all gasping]

[Mael] You would only be throwing your life away.

[Escanor] I'm all right with that.

[Mael] gasping]

[dramatic music playing]

Sir Escanor, please. You mustn't!

I won't be throwing it away,

I'll be risking it for the sake of my dear friends.

If they're going to risk their lives fighting for others,

then I want to risk my life fighting for them, no matter the cost or outcome.

There's still time. It's not quite noon.

Yes. You're right.

[shimmering]

[Demon King] Your concern for your little brother

keeps holding you back.

And while you toil in that predicament,

my powers are rapidly recovering, thanks to the Grace of this lake.

There is only one conclusion.

Victory is already mine.

[Meliodas] I forget. When was it that you were trying to tell me something?

It didn't just happen once,

but many times.

And back then, all I could think about was obeying Father's orders.

I didn't have any spare time to listen to you.

Then one day, you stopped trying to tell me anything.

Fight, Zeldris! Don't let him take over!

It's no use.

Zeldris' consciousness is lost within the sweet illusions he so desired.

He'll eventually vanish into nothingness.

And I think you should vanish along with him!

[Demon King grunting]

[ominous music playing]

[Elizabeth gasping]

[Meliodas] I'm not giving up on you.

I'll call out to you as many times as it takes for you to respond.

Zeldris!

[Meliodas' voice echoing]

[dramatic music playing]

[Zeldris groaning]

[Zeldris] I had a dream.

[Gelda] Oh? Tell me about it.

[Zeldris] It was from long ago.

I would try to speak to my older brother time after time,

but I'd get too scared and stop.

[Gelda] You feared Meliodas that much?

[Zeldris] No.

I feared my father.

In hindsight, I wish I'd have spoken with my brother more.

Not about how to wield a sword or kill an enemy.

More about things like how to hunt or what he liked to drink.

And about you and what kind of girl you were.

Just bonding and shooting the breeze.

[Gelda] How pointless.

[Zeldris gasping]

Prison Gate Saber!

PRISON GATE SABER

[Demon King grunting, yelling]

Now, Enchant Ark!

[Meliodas] Thousand God Slayer!

Combo move! God Eater!

[Demon King screaming]

[Meliodas] Don't give in to him, Zel.

Don't just do as Father says!

Why is it pointless?

[Gelda] Those things are meaningless.

Who cares about that, anyway?

You must be tired, my love.

[Demon King panting]

[Meliodas] Zel. Can you hear my voice?

Answer me.

Zel, fight!

Zel, fight!

Sleep now.

Rest easy in my arms.

I suppose you're right.

It's all over and gone now.

All of it. Everything.

[Demon King gasping]

[Demon King cackling]

[Elizabeth] Oh no! At this rate, he'll…

Fight it, Zel! You have to fight back!

[Meliodas grunting]

[ominous music playing]

Oh no.

Accept my gratitude, Zeldris.

I find this form far more suitable.

Thanks to you, the power that I once knew has returned to me.

No. The flesh and power of my younger days is mine again.

Zeldris!

Ugh. Give it up.

The little brother you should have saved is gone forever.

You're wrong. Zeldris isn't gone.

I'll save him, no matter what!

[Demon King] Save him?

How would you propose to do so all alone?

[Demon King grunting]

Or will you call in some reinforcements?

Maybe the Seven Deadly Sins?

[intense music playing]

[Meliodas grunting]

[Elizabeth yelping]

Meliodas!

That's none of your damn business!

I already owe them more than I can ever hope to repay!

Then you actually propose to defeat me on your own?

Don't be so conceited.

I made my brother a promise

that I would reunite him with Gelda!

Be careful! Don't get in so close!

Let's back off and reassess.

No!

I can't abandon my brother for a third time!

Yes. I know! But still…

If I don't do it, who else is gonna save him?

[choir vocalizing intensely]

Did he just absorb all that magic?

Is this the full power of The Ruler?

[Demon King] Just as I'd expect of the man I once chose to be my vessel.

You make a worthwhile subject to test my might on.

[Meliodas grunting]

-[wind whooshing] -[Meliodas gasping]

Huh? What is that?

Wha… But why?

Come now. You really don't know?

They came here for you.

[upbeat music playing]

My calculations on the distance and timing were on point.

Sneaking away after we leave? That wasn't very nice of you.

She's right, you know?

We're destined comrades, are we not?

[Merlin scoffing]

Did you honestly think we wouldn't notice?

[Meliodas gasping]

[Ban] Now you didn't forget the Seven Deadly Sins' Seventh Rule,

did you, Captain?

"Whether you like it or not, sometimes we all have to work together."

[ending theme music playing]

[music fades]