01x09 - Master and Pupil

[bunniefuu]

[bright music]

[giggling]

Oh!

My dream's closer than ever before.

I'm finally gonna become a Holy Knight

while I travel on a glorious journey!

Yo! Sorry to break it to you,

but we gotta talk, Miss Anne.

What, Donny?

We gotta discuss this so-called transport

your dad gave us as a thank you

for saving this city.

- [Anne] Well, what about it?

- [huffs]

[Sylvan] He means me!

[Donny] It's clearly a third-rate horse!

Excuse you, don't be so rude.

I'll have you know,

Sylvan has been my very best friend

ever since I was a little girl.

Oh, yeah? So I guess you don't have

any real friends now, do you?

Knowing when someone's lying

might seem useful,

but it probably comes

with its hassles too.

Well, I suppose so.

Yeah. But that doesn't matter, Anne,

'cause we're all your friends now.

Look, I didn't ask

for your pity, all right?

And besides, I usually don't even look

at people that way.

So are you saying

it's not like you can always tell?

You actually think

I could live like that and stay sane?

I can only tell when I try.

Hey, hey!

Then why don't we play

a game where you try to guess

if what I say is true or not?

Huh?

Sylvan, it's pretty funny

how short your little legs are!

- [slaps]

- [Sylvan yelps]

- [Percival screaming]

- [Nasiens] Percival!

- Freakin' idiot.

- [hisses]

Well, he certainly didn't lie.

[yawns]

[narrator] Britannia.

Once before in this realm,

the Holy Knights of the Kingdom of Liones

staged a coup d'état,

sparking what eventually became a Holy w*r

between the goddess and the demon races.

But thanks to the emergence

of the legendary heroes

known as the Seven Deadly Sins,

the catastrophic w*r

was brought to an end.

This story takes place 16 years

after those events.

[theme music]

MASTER AND PUPIL

[Nasiens] While I appreciate it,

I still wish he could've given us

a cart to ride in.

[Donny] Seriously!

Ugh, you're so pathetic!

I'll leave you behind

if you're dragging your feet!

[bird screeching]

[Anne] W-wait, hey, you guys!

Hold on just a second, would you?

Don't you think you can try walking

a tinsy bit slower?

- My Sylvan can't take it.

- [breathing heavily]

Poor thing is gonna die!

[tired grunt]

- You okay?

- Horsie.

Ugh, this is rough.

This doesn't bode well

for our journey now, does it?

[Sin sighing]

[groans]

Hey! Let's go!

You have something

you wanna say to me there, buddy?!

If you keep taking your sweet time,

I'll make you into horse meat.

No, no, no, no, no!

Please forgive me! I'm sorry!

What the

[Sylvan whimpering]

Come to think of it, I haven't asked.

Where are all of us headed exactly?

[Percival] The Kingdom of Liones.

Huh? Wait a minute! The Kingdom of Liones?

That's so awesome!

I've been wanting to go up there forever!

Because they churned out

more prominent Holy Knights

than any other kingdom in Britannia!

And if that weren't enough,

their king is the captain

of the Seven Deadly Sins,

Sir Meliodas himself!

Ironside mentioned them too,

but who are the Seven Deadly Sins?

You mean you really don't know?

You're joking, right?!

Percival, I knew you were sheltered,

but are you actually a country bumpkin?

You bet. He's out of touch

with a lot of things.

[sheepish chuckle]

[Anne] They are seven Holy Knights

who despite being wrongly accused

of overthrowing the kingdom,

saved Liones countless times.

In the end, they even defeated

the Demon King in the Holy w*r

against the demon race.

That's who

the Seven Deadly Sins are, Percival!

Oh, wow! So cool!

By the way, this is my prized possession!

It's a wanted poster of Sir Meliodas

back when he was a fugitive!

It's a super rare item!

Ah, so you're into middle-aged guys, huh?

[Anne] No, it's not like that.

I just admire him.

It's admiration!

Right.

Hopefully one day,

I'll become a Holy Knight,

and just like him, I'll be a hero too.

Oh, that reminds me.

There's something we need to discuss!

[boys] Huh?

Which of us is gonna be the leader?

From here on,

I think it's important to have somebody

who'll lead the team.

- Huh?

- Huh?

- Hold on, what's a leader?

- [giggles]

Oh, sweet Percival, you poor child

While it's true that

you're the strongest fighter

out of everyone here,

if there's a role you're most suited for,

it's our mascot.

- Huh?

- [buzzer buzzes]

As for you, Nasiens, you are not exactly

what I call leader material either.

I have no interest.

Although, you're a dependable person

who seems to have his stuff together.

I suppose you can fill the role

of team staff officer.

[buzzer buzzes]

As for Donny

Well, uh

Team decoy.

What the hell? Are you mocking me?!

[buzzer buzzes]

Oh, my! What have we here?

Given our available options,

it seems like

I'm the one best suited for the role.

Guess if there's no other choice,

I suppose I could try

being the leader for you.

Well, I don't really mind, either way.

Yeah, do whatever you want.

But Donny's amazing too, you know?

When we were leaving the town,

everyone was so grateful to him.

Thank you so much, Sir Holy Knight!

Eh, I mean the situation

kinda forced me to help,

so it's not like I had a choice.

[angry groan]

Hey! Wait a second, Donny!

Are you trying to become

a Holy Knight as well?

No way.

Besides, it's not any of your business

even if I am.

Oh, so then you really are, huh?

[awkward groan]

[both] Huh?

- [Sin] You're in the way. Step back.

- Watch it!

Careful!

That's enough chitchat.

I'll fill you in

on our future plans, rascals.

I'm not a rascal, thank you!

[amazed gasp]

[Sin] This is southern Britannia.

[Donny] Right here is where

Percival and I ran into each other.

[Percival] What's crossed out?

[Sin] That's where Camelot used to be.

[Nasiens] At this point, we're a little

past Sistana now, aren't we?

[Donny] So, what route are we taking?

Excuse me, fellas.

I'm supposed to be the leader

from now on, you know?

To make it to Liones,

we have to cross the Dalflare Range first.

Which means, we'll swing through

the post town Cant

to make final preparations.

A town?

I'm against this plan!

[Percival] Huh?

If we want to get to Liones

as fast as we can,

then we should cross the mountains

without taking a detour!

Dalflare is a dark zone

that hardly anyone has crossed,

much less in one piece.

If you go unprepared, you'll die for sure.

[irritated groan]

[sighs]

[excited gasp]

All right! It's been decided.

We're going to Cant, you guys!

And this time, I'll finally get to wander

around the town and explore!

I hope they have a lot

of rare medicines on sale.

You guys better get some new clothes

while we're there at least.

I thought we all agreed

that I'm the leader now!

How are the carrots in Cant?

You think they're any good?

Hell if I know.

[puffs]

[background chatter]

[customer groans angrily]

[customer] Another Aberdeen Ale!

I believe you've had quite enough, sir.

Huh. Do you want me

to throw him out for you?

No, don't. Just leave him be.

Why? Don't tell me you're afraid

of that drunk b*stard?

Pipe down, you moron!

He's no ordinary drunk.

[customers] Huh?

[Taizoo] That's the Great Holy Knight

of Liones, Howzer.

[birds chirping]

[tranquil music]

[both grunting]

Donny! Don't be scared!

With that feeble footwork,

you're practically asking your opponent

to land a strike!

[grunting]

Edlin! Don't go easy on him,

even in training!

[both grunting]

[groans]

[panting]

- [grunts]

- [Howzer] That's enough!

[breathes shakily]

Master Howzer, do you think

we can become Holy Knights?

Well, you're both steadily getting better,

that's for sure.

- [chuckles]

- That's great news, isn't it?

Yeah, Edlin. It sure is!

Still though, Holy Knights are about

much more than sword skills and magic.

What really matters is how you use

that power within you.

In other words, the thing in here.

[Howzer] I've seen countless poor sods

who got that part wrong.

[both] Huh?

But I wouldn't worry

because with my training,

you'll never become like those guys.

- Yes, sir!

- Yes, sir!

[sighs]

[Percival] Donny!

Huh?

Look over there!

Hey, that's

Yeah.

[Sin] That's the town of Cant.

[Anne] It's not really a town,

it's more like a fortress.

[bird screeches]

[bright music]

[Anne] What What is this variety store?

It has so many wonderful items in stock!

Oh, my! I love it here!

Does this shop belong to a blacksmith?

[surprised grunt]

Welcome to ya!

I'll accommodate any order you have!

Oh. Uh, by any chance,

do you have any carry glassware?

I'm looking for a medicine bottle.

[Donny] A bar, huh?

Oh, man. Now I'm craving a drink.

[crowd cheering]

[Percival] I wonder what they're up to.

[manager] Place your wagers!

The champion's odds are at 1.2,

the challengers are at 20!

[audience] My money's on the challenger!

Wow! It's a wrestling match!

Quit wandering around,

you country bumpkin!

[Sin] Our first priority is

to secure accommodations!

[Percival] Um, hi, sir,

do you have a room for five?

We want stabling for our horse too.

[innkeeper] Certainly, right away.

Yippee!

That'll be four silvers per person

and two for the horse,

totaling 22 silver coins.

Mr. Sin, if you'll do the honors.

I've placed all of our funds

in Anne's care.

Huh?

She said something about not being able

to trust us with the money.

Somebody, go fetch her.

Where'd she run off to anyway?

In the bathroom, maybe?

Poopin', huh?

Oh, for the love of

Where are the men when you need them?

[Anne panting]

[Percival] Anne! There you are!

Where have you been all this time?

You should have been by your leader's side

to help out a little!

Do you need me to help you wipe your butt?

Huh?

Phew, that was heavy!

[Sin] Hey, hey, what's with

that huge pack you're hauling?

[pants]

What do you think?

Don't you know that if you're planning

on crossing the mountains

you need to prepare meticulously?

Yeah, that's what Sin said earlier.

Ta-da!

I got lanterns and canteens for everybody!

And even though

they each have different shapes,

they're all sold for the same price!

Oh, I bought an expensive one

just for me though,

but it's only what I deserve

as the leader, right?

Well? Cute, aren't they?

[Anne] I also got blankets.

Each one comes

with its own unique texture.

But they all cost the same.

This one's mine now!

I want this one if it's okay!

This one smells like a musty old man.

Mine smells like

it was smothered in perfume.

[Nasiens] The quality is different

and no change in price?

[Anne] Most importantly, as the leader,

there's one thing

my team absolutely must have

Right here!

You need appropriate outfits

for adventuring!

Wow, Anne, thanks so much!

[Nasiens] It fits perfectly.

Th-Thank you.

Yours are just an afterthought, Donny.

But, of course,

I got something for you as well, Sin.

[giggles]

It may just be a cape for kids,

but it's nice, wouldn't you agree?

[Anne] Don't you see?

It's perfect for you!

It's fine that you did some shopping,

but you do have some cash left, don't you?

Naturally!

[Anne] Look!

We have three silver coins left!

[grunts angrily]

- [Sin] You stupid idiot!

- [screaming]

I can't believe I entrusted you

with ten gold coins

and you spent them all!

Ten gold coins? No way!

So is that a lot?

You could purchase a house

complete with furnishings.

You honestly call yourself a leader?

Thanks to you, we're all gonna be

sleeping outside tonight!

[irritated groan]

I like sleeping outside though.

- [thwacks]

- [yelps]

Shut your mouth.

- [loud stomp]

- Fine then!

I take it you want me

to recover the money, right?

Come with me, Percival,

and bring all the stuff!

[Percival groans]

[Percival] Oh, hey, hey,

where are we going?

Just be quiet and follow me, okay?

Is she planning to return the items?

Will that even work?

Well, let's wait for them

while enjoying a nice drink.

[Nasiens]

Hang on, where are you headed, Sin?

I'm going for a walk to blow off steam.

[door creaks open]

- [door closes]

- Welcome, you guys!

[Nasiens] Donny, this is where people come

for alcoholic drinks.

[Donny] Don't worry about it.

My good man!

One glass of milk and a Vanya Ale.

[Taizoo] Gotcha.

[giggles]

Should we be doing this?

[Howzer] A kid enjoying ale

in broad daylight?

What a luxury.

[floorboard creaking]

Shut up, old man.

A stranger like you

has no right to tell me what to do

[Donny exclaims]

[shocked gasp]

[quirky music]

He's probably had one too many.

[Taizoo] A milk and a Vanya Ale.

[gulping]

[exhales]

So you ran away

from your Holy Knight training

and became a traveling performer, huh?

Eh, it all makes sense.

Drinking alcohol must be a way

of practicing your tricks.

Uh, no. It's really not.

You could say

my performer gig's on hiatus.

Do you know this man?

Yeah, this is Howzer,

the Great Holy Knight of Liones.

And he's my dead mother's li-little bro.

Huh?

[Donny] He's my uncle.

Seems like our target

has split into two groups.

[boss scoffs]

And how's the drunken Holy Knight

holding up?

Last I saw, he was in a conversation

with two brats at the bar.

It shouldn't be long before he passes out.

[scoffs]

I say it's time we greet them all

with a nice warm welcome.

[Sylvan sneezes]

Oh, crap!

Hey there, Master Sin.

It seems like you're having

a rough go of it today, too, huh?

You have to escort one of the Four Knights

of the Apocalypse to the kingdom

and you also have to adhere

to a very strict condition.

[chomping]

I never imagined that traveling

while babysitting these brats

would be such a damn challenge.

[crowd cheering]

[manager] And there it is!

Another win from our champion!

The payout is at odds of 1.4!

[crowd murmuring]

Well, thank you! This is ours now!

[crowd gasping]

Hey, Percival!

That's enough wrestling for today!

Yeah! Sure thing!

I'll see you later, you guys!

And thanks a lot for playing with me!

[tense upbeat music]

[groans]

[crunching]

[nervous gulp]

So, Uncle,

looks like you've been doing well.

Has Edlin been staying out of trouble too?

[scoffs]

Look, kid, I don't owe any explanations

to the cowardly punk

who ran away from his training.

What training?

To be a Holy Knight.

- Wait, really?

- [awkward groan]

So, what's the great Holy Knight of Liones

doing all the way in the southern region?

[Howzer scoffs]

[Howzer] I don't owe an explanation

to some kid either.

That's fine, I believe I can make

an educated guess, at the least.

Seriously?

- [thuds]

- [Donny] Oh, crap.

[Howzer gasps]

[soft groan]

Hey, Donny!

Start talking now!

[Howzer] What you got there in your hand?

This thing?

It's just a fragment of

a ritual artifact called the

[angry groan]

Whose pockets did you steal it from?

Huh? I didn't steal it from anyone!

You can't fool me.

I know damn well you snatched silver coins

from my wallet a time or two!

[gasps]

Hey, just give it back already, would you?

It's an important item left in my care!

[Howzer] Donny!

Are you saying that

with the full understanding

of what this is made for?

Yeah, sure.

I think it's like a magic thing

to seal away the demon race or whatever.

[Howzer groans]

- [thwacks]

- [pained groan]

[yelps]

Donny!

Don't you understand

that if this artifact falls

into the wrong hands,

it'll be all over for Liones?

- [Donny coughing]

- [worried groan]

[irritated sigh]

[coughing]

[Howzer] It was stupid of me

to expect anything better from you.

Pathetic cowards like you

who lack guts can't protect people anyway.

I'm actually glad that you two pissants

gave up on becoming Holy Knights.

I bet my sister on the other side

feeling just as let down as me.

[soft groan]

[Nasiens] How immature of you.

To punch him

under the influence of alcohol.

- What's that?

- [door slams open]

- Hm?

- [Nasiens, Howzer grunt]

Lookie here, everybody!

A huge bag of gold coins!

Anne bet on my wrestling,

- it works

- [Donny grunts]

[panting]

Watch where you going!

[coins clinking]

Hey! Give that back! Right now!

Do all you kids go to bars

and gambling dens?

You must be the ones

who've been a bad influence on Donny!

What are you saying?

Just give us back our money!

We earn it fair and

[gasps]

[Nasiens] The object you

so rudely took from Donny,

as well as the money

Percival and Anne earned

You will return them.

Hang on!

What's this guy doing with our fragment?

You b*stard, you've been a pain in my a*s

since you've got here.

Well, you're the one who punched Donny

in a drunken stupor.

So I think I'm a level above you.

[irritated groan]

Hey, mister, you really punched Donny?

Yeah, because he was doing

something bad like an idiot.

Donny's a good guy, you know?

Why did you do something like that?

[man] It's a fight!

Shut it, all of you!

I'm not gonna take on

some pint-sized kid in a fight, okay?

I know a good way to settle this.

[tense music]

We'll take turns doing shots,

first one to fall loses.

[Anne] Are you serious, Nasiens?

Just the smell is making me feel

all woozy.

[gulps]

What? Are you serious?

Now, it's your turn.

You seem pretty drunk already,

but I'd wager that's the perfect handicap

for this scenario.

[scoffs]

You're a c*ck one, you know that?

[gulps]

[Howzer grunts]

Just so you're well aware, kid.

No humans beat me

in a fight or a drinking con

- [gulps]

- [surprised exclaim]

Both of you, please listen quietly.

Act as naturally as you can.

[Anne and Percival] Huh?

[Nasiens] Something about this town

doesn't feel right.

I thought I was merely imagining things.

- [glass clanks]

- But now, I'm more and more sure of it.

[Nasiens] First, it was

the blacksmith's shop.

A lot of armor and shields

bearing the royal device

were being sold there.

Devices are always added afterward

at the customer's request.

So having them on display is strange.

Then there's the variety store.

The items Anghalhad purchased

were inconsistent,

considering they all cost the same.

Not a single item

was identical to the other.

Then I began to suspect something.

Judging by the information available,

everything in this town has been stolen.

Also, this gave rise

to a third strange feeling.

Are the individuals who

inhabit this town truly locals of Cant?

- [loud thump]

- [grunts]

[moaning]

[soft groan]

Both of you?

What do you know?

You've got some mighty

keen instincts there, don't ya?

Oh, well, too bad you've figured it out

a little too late.

[worried groan]

[wicked laughter]

[sinister laughter]

[bandits cackling]

[boss] Did you come all the way

to this far-off place for a vacation,

Great Holy Knight Howzer?

[Howzer huffs]

If so, I'm sorry to say that

you've picked the wrong place to visit.

Finally decided to show yourself, huh?

[Howzer] So the rumors about you

falling off the path

and becoming the leader

of the bandits were true.

Who is he?

[Howzer] This is my other pupil, Edlin.

[scoffs]

[Howzer] He and Donny

both trained under me.

[closing theme music]

ROAR OF DESTRUCTION