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(The ending sequence of the 'Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light' movie is shown.)

Narrator: It has been about three days since Meliodas and Elizabeth had married with the former now becoming King of Liones. It happened after the Seven Deadly Sins, with the help of their allies, defeated the Supreme Deity, who had intended to begin a new Holy War. Before she died, the Supreme Deity warned Meliodas and Zeldris that her death would issue an era of chaos. Meanwhile, while rebuilding his kingdom and after succeeding in slaughtering a faction of Dalhia and Dubs's mind-controlled minions, Arthur was approached by Merlin, who informed him of the Supreme Deity's demise and that the Age of Humans and Chaos could truly begin.

(Then, we now see four silhouettes who are watching the whole thing. Four silhouettes are seen watching an orb that showed the ending. They have been watching every single action and event that takes place in Britannia.)

Narrator: Little did anyone know that since the defeat of the Demon King and the Supreme Deity, the lives of everyone in Britannia were about to change forever.

Male Figure #1: At long last, Britannia is at peace, and Meliodas and Elizabeth are now married.

Female Figure #1: Happy day!

Female Figure #2: But Hawk is with Wild in Purgatory, and Escanor is dead.

Male Figure #2: That really sucks! The Seven Deadly Sins needed him!

Male Figure #1: Indeed they do. In fact, the way I see it, I think they need more adventures together, lots more. Plus, regarding some Commandments that redeemed themselves, which we feel sorry for, I think they shall be resurrected. Agreed?

Other figures: Agreed!

Female Figure #1: And not only that, there are other worlds I think should merge with Britannia.

Male Figure #1: Other worlds like the one the Seven Deadly Sins and their friends live in? Impossible! There's no way there are others like Britannia!

Female Figure #2: Hold on there, friend. I think Aphrodite's got something here.

Male Figure #2: What is it, sister?

Aphrodite: Like I said, there are other worlds that should merge with Britannia.

Female Figure #2: Show us what you have in mind, and explain how and why they could be useful.

(Aphrodite, the first female figure, conjured up a bunch of view screens to reveal scenes from Rising of the Shield Hero.)

Aphrodite: First, there are two parallel worlds that are clashing with each other while fighting inter-dimensional hordes of monsters called the Waves of Catastrophe. Naofumi Iwatani, an easygoing Japanese youth, was summoned into a parallel world along with three other young Japanese men from parallel universes to become the world's Cardinal Heroes and fight the Waves. Each of the heroes was respectively equipped with their own legendary equipment when summoned. Naofumi happened to receive the Legendary Shield, the sole defensive equipment, while the other heroes received respectively a sword, a spear, and a bow, weapons meant for offense. Unlike the other heroes who are fully supported by the kingdom and gained several strong allies each, Naofumi's luck became worse after one companion of his known as Myne Sophia, revealed to be the kingdom's princess Malty of Melromarc, betrayed him by falsely accusing him of sexually assaulting her, and then stole all his belongings and left him with no help and supplies.

Male Figure #1: (growls) Why, those heartless bastards!

Female Figure #2: Continue, Aphrodite.

Aphrodite: After being shunned by his fellow Heroes and peasants everywhere, Naofumi, all alone, forced himself to train to be stronger, until he bought from a slave trader a young tanuki demi-human girl named Raphtalia, and an egg that hatched into a bird-like creature for which he named "Filo", both quickly growing mature and becoming powerful warriors under his care. Naofumi and his group had a hard time dealing with Malty and all who are at her side, including the three other Cardinal Heroes. Fortunately, Malty's younger sister- Princess Melty who was next in line to rule Melromarc- is very supportive of Naofumi and his group. And yet, she, too, was targeted to be killed. Despite all that trouble, Naofumi and his group eventually foiled the conspiring Church of the Three Heroes and killed the evil pope. Afterwards, the corrupt King Aultcray of Melromarc and Princess Malty were placed under arrest by the former's wife and the latter's mother, the good Queen in an attempt to prevent war from breaking out. Malty's true nature is exposed by her mother, and she was placed under a special slave curse that forces her to reveal the rest of her crimes. After disowning them, the two were set to be executed. But Naofumi cleverly suggested publicly that the king's name be legally changed to "Trash", (giggles) and Malty's name legally changed to "Bitch".

(The Four Gods laughed at this.)

Male Figure #2: Oh, that's very funny, sis!

Aphrodite: (giggles) I know. Anyway, Naofumi and his friends recruited a girl named Rishia Ivyred, who was dumped by Itsuki Kawasumi, the Bow Hero. After being redeemed and a great ally, Naofumi and the gang kept on adventuring, to the point where they and heroes from the other parallel world- named Glass, L'Arc Berg Sickle and Therese Alexanderite- had to deal with a villain known as Kyo Ethnina. See, Glass and L'Arc are Vassal Heroes; Fan and Scythe, respectively. Originally, the Vassal Heroes wanted to get rid of the Legendary Cardinal Heroes to save their world, but I believe that's wrong. Anyway, in chasing after Kyo, Naofumi and his group were separated. As Naofumi, Raphtalia and Rishia were trapped in the Infinite Labyrinth, they met Kizuna Kazayama, a Legendary Hero of the parallel world. Luckily, they managed to escape the Labyrinth and worked together to find Filo, who- due to Filolials not existing- was transformed into a species called a Humming Fairy, losing her fighting ability in the process while gaining flight and the power to cast magic through singing.

Female Figure #1: Intriguing. Go on.

Aphrodite: When she was separated from Naofumi's group, Filo was kidnapped and enslaved, forced to entertain folks with her singing while showing off her wings.

Female Figure #2: (shocked) Enslaved and kidnapped?! How dreadful!

Male Figure #1: Did they give justice to that slave-driving bastard?

Aphrodite: Unfortunately, no, but they did rescue Filo. Soon, thanks to another villainous bastard named Kazuki, Raphtalia was kidnapped and imprisoned. To find her, Naofumi had to make up a Shinigami out of a bit of Raphtalia's hair. As a result, Raphy was born, becoming another faithful companion of Naofumi's, created to help lead them to Raphtalia, who fortunately found that Glass, L'Arc and Therese were imprisoned with her. Together, they broke free from their prison and went into hiding. As it happened, they went to a neighboring country where the Vassal Katana was stuck, like the sword in the stone. Just before Kazuki was able to publicly attempt to take the Vassal Katana, it flew out of the stone into Raphtalia's hands, making her the true Vassal Katana Hero. Of course, Kazuki started calling Raphtalia a thief and started chasing her along with Glass, L'Arc, and Therese. During the chase, they met up with Naofumi, Rishia, Filo, Raphy, and Kizuna who were tracking them, and after they all reunited, Kazuki attacked them by using clones of the White Tiger Protective Beast. Of course, the battle was over quickly, and Kazuki- or Trash #2, as Naofumi called him- was sliced up. Despite that, he stood up in defiance, and Raphtalia reluctantly killed him to stop his rampages.

Male Figure #2: Good riddance to Trash #2, I say.

Aphrodite: Yeah. So the reunited heroes headed to find Kyo and stop his evil scheme once and for all. It was a furious fight, but the madman was eventually defeated, and Naofumi's group had to return back to their homeworld where they belong. Since then, they resumed their adventures, and they still have a very long way to go.

Female Figure #1: A very elaborating explanation about this world.

Male Figure #2: Now that you mention it, I remember seeing another world besides those two that could be useful for Britannia.

Male Figure #1: Another world, Apollo? What do you have in mind?

(The silhouetted second male figure, Apollo, changed the scenes on the screens to show scenes from Attack on Titan.)

Apollo: This is a post-apocalyptic world where the remains of humanity live behind walls protecting them from giant humanoid beings known as Titans. Among the people on the island are Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert. A Colossal Titan, bigger than the other Titans, breached the wall of their hometown, Shiganshina, which is a part of Wall Maria, one of the walls protecting the people. The invading Titans destroyed the city and ate some of the unfortunate victims, including Eren's mother.

Aphrodite: (gasps in horror at seeing that bit happen)

Male Figure #1: (shocked and horrified) My God!

Apollo: Since then, Eren joined the elite Survey Corps, a group of soldiers who fight against Titans. Over the years, there have been some losses and some notable fights, until Eren- who discovered his own power capabilities to transform into a Titan himself- turned on the heroes to bring vengeance.

Aphrodite: (worried) Did the heroes have him come to his senses?

Apollo: (sadly) No, Aphrodite. Mikasa had to kill her own adopted brother to save the world. Years later, with her new family, Mikasa started regularly visiting Eren's grave for decades. Eventually, at an old age, Mikasa passed away and is buried with Eren's scarf.

Female Figure #2: But that means... Eren and Mikasa's adventures ended in tragedy!

Aphrodite: That's horrible...

Male Figure #1: (angrily) No! I won't have it! You were so right to bring this up, Apollo. This world shall merge with Britannia!

Aphrodite: (shocked) B-B-But... what about the Titans?!

Male Figure #1: If they're gonna be in this world, too, they shall be enemies of the heroes in Britannia!

Female Figure #2: Brilliant idea! That's three worlds to merge with ours!

Aphrodite: Does that mean you like my idea?

Male Figure #1: Tragedy or no tragedy, these heroes shall have a better life, as teammates to the Seven Deadly Sins and their allies!

Apollo: Awesome! And what about Naofumi and his group?

Male Figure #1: Aphrodite is right to talk about those heroes. They and their friends shall join as well, especially since we shall make Naofumi and his gang even better than how they are in their world.

Female Figure #2: And let's not forget a world where different teams of fighters of all kinds come together in tournaments to prove which team is superior.

Male Figure #1: Ho ho ho! I love the sound of that!

Apollo: Yeah, me too! Imagine the Seven Deadly Sins and their friends meeting those guys!

Aphrodite: What a great idea! That makes FOUR worlds to merge with ours!

Male Figure #1: And there may likely be other worlds out there suitable for collaboration with Britannia! The possibilities are endless!!!

Female Figure #2: It's settled, then. We shall begin...... the Grand Cross!

(The four figures then raised their hands upward, and they all conjured up a sphere of rainbow light, which sent beams of matching colors onto the viewscreens that showed the worlds from Rising of the Shield Hero, the world of Attack on Titan, the world of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime", and the world of the King of Fighters, along with several other worlds.)

Male Figure #1: Prepare for the dawn of a new age!

(The song 'RISE' by MADKID starts playing as the title appears.)

'The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross'

(In a medieval world, Naofumi and his group, along with the rest of the Cardinal Heroes and Princess Melty herself, were fighting off some monsters under a blood-red sky with swirling rainbow portals above them.)

Naofumi: Keep going, guys! Don't let them through!

Raphtalia: (as she slashed another monster) Those monsters are no match for us!

Filo: (in her Filolial form) We're doing our best, Naofumi! (kicks another enemy down)

(Melty killed another enemy with one of her spells before she stopped to look up at a particular portal.)

Melty: Hey, guys! (as she pointed at the portal) Look up there!

(After killing some more evil creatures, Naofumi, Raphtalia and Filo looked where Melty was pointing. Then a rainbow beam of light shot downward and started shining on a particular area.)

Naofumi: (confused) A beam of light?

Filo: That looks pretty.

(Raphy, who was behind a rock, got on Raphtalia's shoulder while she grabs onto Naofumi in the same shock he's in.)

Raphtalia: What's happening?

(At the same time in another world, Kizuna and her group were fighting off monsters under the same sky themselves.)

L'Arc: No monster is a match for us!

Kizuna: (as a crowd of panicking civilians run by her) Go, everyone! Hurry and evacuate to somewhere safe! Don't let those creatures get you!

(Glass used a slashing projectile from her fan on another evil creature before she looked up at a particular portal.)

Glass: What the...

Therese: (as she blasted a few more beasts down) What is it, Glass?

Glass: Kizuna! Therese! L'Arc! Look at that!

L'Arc: (after slashing a demon with his scythe, turning to what Glass was looking at) Huh?

Kizuna: (as she turned towards Glass's direction) What, Glass? Look at wha--

(Her confusion turned to shock as she looked up at the sky in her companion's direction. Her Shinigami companion, Chris, who was behind a rock, hopped onto her shoulder, sharing her shock. Then a beam of rainbow light shone down onto a particular area.)

Kizuna: What's that?!

(After a moment of shining, the beam of light made what looked like an expanding dome of rainbow light with a big boom. And then, for Naofumi's and Kizuna's groups, everything went white.)

'Chapter 1: New World - Episode #1: Forge of the New World'

(In another world- the one where the Titans were defeated, the same expanding dome of rainbow light appeared and everything went white in there, too. In yet another world, a Slime-Human named Rimuru and his companions saw the same light, too.)

Rimuru: What the heck?

Milim: What's with that light?

Benimaru: Is something dangerous approaching?

(Before anyone could answer, the expanding dome of rainbow light exploded and everything went white in there, too. The same happened to several worlds. Soon after, the worlds that went white became a part of Britannia. The four gods watched as their work is complete.)

Male figure #1: It is done. The Grand Cross has been made.

Female figure #2: What will we do now?

Apollo: We wait.

Aphrodite: See what develops.

(Then, we see a commotion in the kingdom of Liones that was caused by what happened. Meliodas and Elizabeth, accompanied by Bartra, the previous king, were constantly trying to calm everyone down.)

Elizabeth: Everybody, calm down!

Meliodas: One at a time, folks! What's all the ruckus?

(One by one, we see the civilians speak up about what they saw recently.)

Male civilian #1: There was a big explosion!

Male civilian #2: I thought it was a... rainbow light of sorts!

Female civilian #1: I saw that, too! And it grew!

Female civilian #2: And before we knew it, all those buildings and other things started appearing out of nowhere because of it!

Meliodas: (grins) Don't be ridiculous! I'm sure you all had terrible nightmares from the horrible times we've been through.

Elizabeth: Now, Meliodas, we can't dismiss this. If what they're saying is true, it could be either Chaos, or something unnatural.

Bartra: She's right, Meliodas. This thing they're talking about does require investigating.

Meliodas: Maybe so, but I think we need proof for this being real.

Male civilian #3: (as some of the crowd started murmuring) Honest! We all saw it!

(It was then Meliodas saw something past the crowd that got his attention.)

Meliodas: (curious) Hey, what's that?

(What Meliodas saw was a village outside the castle, standing a few feet close to it.)

Elizabeth: What's what, Meliodas?

Meliodas: (pointing) Over there.

(Elizabeth glanced at where Meliodas is pointing, and she shared Meliodas's curiosity.)

Elizabeth: Father, look!

Bartra: Hmm?

(He walked over to them and saw the village outside the castle.)

Bartra: (raises an eyebrow) Odd. There wasn't a village over there before.

Meliodas: I guess you were right, Elizabeth. An investigation is in order.

Bartra: You're going to need the rest of the Seven Deadly Sins to investigate this.

(Elizabeth gathers some messenger pigeons as she spoke.)

Elizabeth: Already on it. (to the pigeons) Take these messages to the remaining Sins.

(She sends out the pigeons. A bit later, Meliodas and Elizabeth were with Ban, Elaine, King, Diane and Gowther to investigate the village.)

Gowther: It's a good thing you sent us those messages, Captain.

Diane: Yeah. We were about to tell you about the rainbow light that happened to us as well!

Elizabeth: (surprised) You experienced that rainbow light, too?!

King: Yeah! The population of fairies in the Fairy Forest somehow made a massive increase!

Meliodas: Massive increase? What do you mean?

King: Somehow, in my kingdom, there are more fairies than ever, only that those are none I've ever seen before!

Elaine: The fairy population in me and Ban's kingdom, Benwick, grew big, too!

Ban: Except for some reason, we've been hearing that they call themselves... Humming Fairies or something like that.

Meliodas: Humming Fairies? Hmm... curiouser and curiouser.

Elizabeth: What do they look like, exactly?

Elaine: These Humming Fairies apparently look human, yet the wings on their backs are more like those of the Goddess clan.

Ban: On top of that, they also turn into birds at any time. And I heard from one of them that it's similar to a race of birds with some being of the same nature, known as Filolials.

Elizabeth: Filolials? I thought those species were extinct.

Diane: You heard about them?

Elizabeth: According to my father, those species were among the creatures that became extinct, likely many years before even the first Holy War.

King: What if... they still existed in another world that ended up being integrated into ours?

Meliodas: You might be right about that, King. Let's investigate this village first.

All: Right!

(The group enters the village.)

Ban: Hmmm... I wonder what people inhabit this place?

Meliodas: We'll soon find out.

Diane: Oh, I hope my giant appearance doesn't frighten them.

King: I hope so, too.

Elizabeth: (sees something) Are those inhabitants?

Meliodas: (as he glanced at where his wife was looking) Hmm?

(It turns out that what Elizabeth saw was the people in the village, but these weren't ordinary people. They look human, but one thing about them makes them special. Part of their bodies look like they're from animals.)

Elaine: They must be! But what are they?

(Gowther does some scanning with his eyes.)

Gowther: Curious. According to my mind-reading ability, these folks call themselves demi-humans.

Ban: Huh. That's new. Wonder who's in charge of the place?

(Meanwhile, in a field outside the village, Naofumi's group was looking around their changed surroundings.)

Filo: Is the Wave... over?

Naofumi: It looks and feels like it... but something doesn't feel right.

Raphtalia: Yeah. Somehow, we're in my village, and yet, I don't see the ocean, or the cliff my village is supposed to be standing on.

Melty: Hmmm... If I have to take a guess, I'd say that light somehow merged our world, including the village, into this strange new world we're in.

Naofumi: You might be right, Melty. And this doesn't feel like Glass's world either. If anything, the light must've affected that, as well.

Familiar Female Voice: Wow. Brilliant deduction there, Naofumi.

Naofumi, Raphtalia, Filo and Rishia: Huh?

Melty: Eh?

Motoyasu, Ren and Itsuki: What?

(The group turned to the source of the voice.)

Naofumi: (shocked and surprised) Well, well. I never thought I'd see you guys again.

(The voice came from none other than Kizuna, who had arrived with L'Arc Berg Sickle, Therese Alexanderite, Glass, Chris and Yomogi Emarl.)

Kizuna: Long time, no see, guys!

Naofumi: Kizuna!

Raphtalia: Glass! L'Arc! Therese!

Filo: Yomogi! And Chris, too!

(Raphy flew up to Chris as the two Shikigamis hugged each other happily.)

Motoyasu: (dryly) They better not be here to kill us again...

L'Arc: Don't be ridiculous! We're not gonna kill you at all. Not anymore, in fact!

Therese: It was Kizuna who talked us out of it.

Ren: Is it true?

Kizuna: Yep! Absolutely 100% true.

Raphtalia: What happened to us and what we went through in Glass's world is kind of a long story.

Itsuki: Hmm... we're rather curious about your adventures in Glass's world.

Naofumi: We'll explain later. Right now, we're investigating our surroundings.

Glass: Then it appears we all have the same idea: To check what's going on since we were engulfed by that rainbow light.

Melty: Same thing happened to us.

Filo: I hope nothing bad happened from all this.

Therese: We all feel the same way.

Filo: Hey, where's Mr. Ethnobalt?

Kizuna: He's at Sikul, doing an investigation of his own regarding how it all happened. He said he'll catch up later.

Raphtalia: While we wait, we should check on my friends and everyone else in my village, to see if they're all right.

Naofumi: Good idea, Raphtalia. Let's go.

(Everyone nodded in agreement. The group then went back into the village. At a place there, Gowther asked a familiar Demi-Human about the place.)

Gowther: Excuse me, but do you know what the place is?

Black and white-haired girl: Oh, yes, I do. This is Lurolona Village, home to Demi-Humans like me.

Gowther: (intrigued) Lurolona Village? Hmm. I don't seem to recall a Lurolona Village in Britannia.

Black and white-haired girl: Britannia? Is that what this world is?

(Unknown to the sins, Naofumi's group, with Kizuna's group included, overhears the whole thing.)

Raphtalia: Britannia?

Filo: What's Britannia?

Naofumi: That must be the name of this world we're in.

Rishia: You figure this has something to do with the white light that brought us here?

Kizuna: That might be it.

(The group continued to listen in while watching Meliodas's group questioning the Black and white-haired girl, who introduced herself to them as Keel.)

Meliodas: Okay, Keel, here's a question: What do you know about this white light that brought your village and other places and stuff into this world?

Keel: Well, it was a rainbow light that came from one of the portals in the sky, and when it landed, a dome of white light expanded from it and became so big, it engulfed the whole village.

(Back with Naofumi's group, Raphtalia gasped at this.)

Raphtalia: No wonder my village was somehow in this new world!

Naofumi: Yeah, the light teleported it here like it teleported us!

Glass: Do you suppose all of our country are teleported, too?

L'Arc: Well, since Sikul got that, too, it's a given!

Melty: Same thing for my home in Melromarc and other countries we know!

(Suddenly, Filo accidentially knocks a nearby already-broken vase over to the ground. The breaking sound was heard by Meliodas's group.)

Diane: (gasps in startlement) What was that?!

(Back with Naofumi's group...)

Naofumi: Crap. We've been spotted.

Raphtalia: What'll we do?!

(Before the group can react, Meliodas's group caught up to them.)

Meliodas: Ah-ha! I take it at least a few of you guys are of this town and whatever world it came from, too?

Naofumi: Yeah. What of it?

Elizabeth: Please pardon us. We were investigating what's going on around here, especially this village.

Raphtalia: Well, what a coincidence.

Kizuna: We're investigating about your world and how our worlds got absorbed into it somehow.

Elizabeth: (shocked) You came from different worlds?!

Raphtalia: (drawing her Katana) Of course! What's it to you?

Meliodas: Hey, hey, we're not here to fight. Only to investigate.

Diane: Yeah, we don't wanna hurt you guys!

Melty: (sees Diane, gasps in surprise) A giant!

Diane: (worried) Uh-oh! Now I'M busted!

Melty: No, no, I know lots of giant creatures around before and I've never seen a human-looking giant like you before!

Diane: So... you're not scared of me?

Melty: No, just surprised! That's all!

(Suddenly, a flash of light came by and a town appeared next to Lurolona Village.)

Naofumi: What the--

Meliodas: What now?

Raphtalia: It looks like something appeared next to my village!

Elizabeth: You're right!

Meliodas: Diane, see what's in that town?

Diane: (a hand over her eyes to get glimpse) I think I see... (gasps) orcs!

Filo: Orcs?!

Raphtalia: Oh no! My village must be invaded!

Diane: Wait a minute, wait a minute. The orcs in that town... they seem strange. They're behaving like people.

Naofumi: (curious) Orcs behaving like people?

Filo: Sounds new to even me.

(Kizuna sees a sign for the town.)

Kizuna: Village? More like a city.

Raphtalia: (confused) City?

Kizuna: Yeah. Look at the sign.

Naofumi: (reads sign) "Rimuru City". Hmm...

Diane: And there's slimes, hobgoblins, demons, wolves... (gasps) and a dragon!

Filo: Dragon?! (narrows eyes) I hate dragons!

King: Huh? Why?

Filo: My kind naturally hates dragons.

Meliodas: (confused) Since when do goddesses hate dragons?

Filo: I'm not a goddess, I'm a Filolial!

Elizabeth: (shocked) Did you say Filolial?!

Filo: (smiles) Mmm-hmm!

Elizabeth: Show us!

(Then Filo transformed into her Filolial form.)

Filo: Ta-da!

Elizabeth: (gasps) So big... And you can talk in that form, too?! (squeals) I never realized how adorable and beautiful Filolials are!

Melty: (happily) I know, right?!

Filo: (flapping her wings a lot) All right, let's go into that town! I wanna have a crack at that dragon! Let me at 'em! Let me at 'em!

(Somehow, she flapped her wings so much, that something unexpected has happened, to everyone's surprise.)

Melty: Uh... Filo?

Filo: (looking down) What? (confused) Hey, what're you guys doing down there?

Ban: Down here? What're you doing up there?

Naofumi: Holy crap! Filo, you're flying!

Filo: What??

(The Filolial looks around and at herself, then realized that Naofumi was right.)

Filo: (smiling excitedly) I'm flying! I'm flying!!! (as she starts flying around) I'M FLYING!!!!

King: A Filolial that flies like those Humming Fairies. Imagine that.

(Filo then lands on the ground.)

Melty: (as she hugged Filo happily) Oh, Filo, I'm so happy for you!

Elizabeth: (as she joins in hugging Filo) So am I! Ohh, and your feathers are so soft and fluffy!

Raphtalia: I'm guessing this is one of the benefits to our worlds' merging with this world, huh?

Glass: Looks like it to me.

Naofumi: I should say so. Anyhow, we better check out this Rimuru City.

Meliodas: I agree. You never know what the inhabitants of the city are like.

Diane: Speaking of inhabitants, there are humans living in there, too.

Elizabeth: (surprised) Humans?

Naofumi: (likewise) Living among monsters?

Meliodas: That's very, very strange. Let's go investigate.

(The groups go into Rimuru City. There, the inhabitants are having a commotion over what had just happened. Rimuru is trying to straighten the situation out.)

Rimuru: Calm down, everyone. I-I'm sure there's an important reason behind what just... happened to us. I hope...

(Just then, Naofumi's group and Meliodas's group enter the scene.)

Meliodas: What's going on, folks?

(Rimuru noticed the groups.)

Rimuru: You there! Who are you people?

Elizabeth: Citizens of Rimuru City, we bring you no harm. I am Elizabeth Liones, Queen of Liones. This is my husband, Meliodas, King of Liones.

Meliodas: This may come as a shock to you, but your city, and maybe your world, has been integrated into our world. The world of Britannia.

Rimuru: Britannia? We're in a new world, then?

Elizabeth: That's right.

Naofumi: The same thing happened to us, too.

Rimuru: Hmm... that's strange.

Meliodas: I'm guessing you're Rimuru, the person in charge of the city.

Rimuru: Yeah, that's me. (indicating the rest who haven't introduced themselves when Elizabeth did) And who are they?

Meliodas: These guys are my friends: Ban, King, Diane, and Gowther. Together, we're the Seven Deadly Sins. Next to Ban is Elaine, his wife.

Naofumi: Seven Deadly Sins? But there are only five of you.

Elizabeth: (sadly) Another one of the Sins, named Escanor, died.

Raphtalia: Ohh, we're sorry to hear that.

Meliodas: And the last Sin named Merlin hasn't been seen the last time we saw her.

Rimuru: (confused) Wait, you mean the wizard Merlin is one of you guys? And Merlin is a female? But I always thought Merlin is a male.

Ban: Nope. The Merlin we know of is female. It's possible that she took up the name of her father, a male Merlin, in his honor.

Rimuru: I'll have to take the word for it for the time being. (pointing at Naofumi's group) And who are these guys?

Meliodas: Oh, right! (to Naofumi) We haven't introduced ourselves to each other since we first met.

Ren: We are the Four Cardinal Heroes. I'm the Sword Hero, Ren Amaki.

Itsuki: I'm the Bow Hero, Itsuki Kawasumi.

Motoyasu: I'm the Spear Hero, Motoyasu Kitamura.

Naofumi: And I'm the Shield Hero, Naofumi Iwatani. And these are my party members.

Raphtalia: I'm Raphtalia, the Katana Hero, and one of the Vassal Holders.

Raphy: (as he came up on Naofumi's shoulder) Raph!

Naofumi: And this is Raphy, a Shikigami made from Raphtalia's hair.

Filo: My name's Filo. I'm a Filolial.

Melty: I'm Melty Melromarc, heir to the throne of Melromarc.

Rishia: I'm Rishia Ivyred. I used to be a companion of Itsuki's. Now I'm with Naofumi, who treats me well.

Kizuna: I'm Kizuna Kazayama, one of the Four Legendary Heroes from another world. I'm the Hunting Hero.

Glass: And we are Vassal Holders, too. I'm the Fan Hero, Glass.

L'Arc: I'm the Scythe Hero, L'Arc Berg Sickle.

Therese: I'm L'Arc's companion, Therese Alexanderite. (motions towards Chris) This is Kizuna and Glass's Shikigami, Chris.

(The blue penguin Shikigami waved at Rimuru.)

Yomogi: And I'm Yomogi Emarl, Kizuna's traveling companion.

Rimuru: Nice to meet you guys. Welcome to my city. I'm Rimuru Tempest.

Meliodas: I take it you have companions, too?

Rimuru: I sure do. (pointing at his companions, who come in) This is Milim Nava, Benimaru, Geld, Souei, Shion, Ranga, Shuna, Veldora, Rigurd, Rigur, Gobta, Garm, Dord, Myrd, Dagura, Ryura and Debura.

Diane: (smiles in delight) I thought I saw some giants!

Milim: (grins) Pleased to meet ya, new visitors!

Filo: Now that introductions are done... Where's your dragon?

Veldora: (smirks) Right here.

Filo: (surprised) You're a dragon?! Impossible!

Rimuru: Nope! Nothing's impossible for my bro!

Naofumi: (realizes) Oh, I get it! You can transform into a dragon!

Veldora: (winks) You got it!

Filo: (turns back into her human-angel form) Normally, Filolials like myself don't like dragons much, but in case of friendly ones like you, I'm willing to make an exception.

Veldora: (surprised) A Filolial?! I've never seen or heard of such a creature! Incredible!

Melty: You must not have Filolials in your world.

Rimuru: Yeah. Now I've seen one! Wow!

Elizabeth: Consider it the results of the merger, I guess.

Meliodas: Only one question remains, then... How did your worlds merge into our world in the first place?

Naofumi: Me and my friends were fighting off a wave of monsters when we saw a rainbow light come from a portal in the sky above, and then there was a dome of light afterward that grew so big, it engulfed us.

Kizuna: That rainbow light also happened while me and my companions fought off a wave of monsters in the world we came from.

Rimuru: (surprised) That's a coincidence! My friends and I saw a rainbow light while we were about to go on another adventure!

Raphtalia: Who would arrange the merge in the first place?

Meliodas: Hmm... good question.

Naofumi: In the meantime, I think it's time for a discussion of our adventures.

(Meliodas's group, Naofumi's group, Kizuna's group, and Rimuru's group all explain their respective adventures that occurred before the merger, especially explaining Naofumi's group's adventures in Glass's world at the time to Motoyasu, Ren, and Itsuki.)

Naofumi: And there you guys have it. And that's what happened when we were in Glass's world. Prior to the merging of worlds that happened, that is.

Motoyasu: Now I understand. You guys must've had a hell of an adventure.

Ren: An incredible trek in an alternate world that feels like Feudal Japan.

Itsuki: And with Rishia in your party, too. That Kyo sure had it coming to him.

Motoyasu: When I get my hands on the slave driver who hurt Filo before you saved her, I swear....

Filo: (grabs Motoyasu tightly by the arm) Don't even think about it, Spear guy. If I ever see him again.... (glares icily) He's mine.

Ban: (skeptically) What can a little girl like you do to him?

Filo: I'm no ordinary little girl, I'll have you know. I can put up a fight. I'm stronger than I look, too.

(To prove it, Filo squeezes Motoyasu's arm tightly.)

Motoyasu: OWWW!!!

Ban: (smirks) I stand corrected.

(Filo lets go of Motoyasu's arm.)

Filo: Be grateful that it wasn't your most vulnerable spot that's hurt this time.

Motoyasu: (remembering flashbacks of the times Filo hit him 'down there', sweatdrops) Uh... point taken....

(Everyone laughs at this. Suddenly, a ball of light containing four silhouettes appears outside of the city. The groups noticed.)

Naofumi: What in the world?

Raphtalia: Looks like we're about to find out who caused the merge in the first place.

Elizabeth: Finally.

Meliodas: About time. Let's go.

(Then the groups headed towards the ball of light, which then vanishes to reveal the four figures within it. The first male figure is revealed to be a man with a muscular build and fierce demeanor. His black hair is long and spiked, and his eyes are sharp and intense. He wears a gladiator-like outfit with armor pieces, including gauntlets and greaves. His chest is bare, showcasing his strength and battle scars.

Aphrodite is revealed to be a young-looking girl who has long, flowing blonde hair adorned with small, white wings on her head. Her golden eyes give her a serene, angelic appearance. She wears a beautiful white dress with purple accents and a cosmic pattern at the bottom, symbolizing her divine beauty and cosmic influence. Her large, graceful wings complete her ethereal look.

Apollo is revealed to be a young man with gray eyes, exuding an aura of authority and strength. He wears red and black armor reminiscent of a Shogun, complete with intricate details and a flame symbol on his helmet, chest plate, and belt buckle. His presence is commanding and powerful, embodying the qualities of a warrior and protector.

The last figure is a beautiful dark-skinned woman whose dark hair is tied back in a traditional style. Her piercing blue eyes convey wisdom and strength. She wears a flowing, dark blue and white robe that signifies her connection to nature and fertility. Her attire includes a waist sash and long sleeves, adding to her regal and ancient appearance.)

Rimuru: What the--?!

Motoyasu: No way!

Elaine: Those look like... Gods!

Apollo: People of Britannia, friends, knights, countrymen, fairies, giants, demons, Demi-Humans, orcs, dwarves, intelligent creatures of all types, lend us your ears.

(As he said that, a view screen of the four figures was shown at Melromarc, the people there all looking up at the screen, watching the four figures speak. The same thing is happening at Sikul.)

Male figure #1: We are the Gods of Order, and we have come with an important message.

Female figure #2: Many of you must be wondering how you all got to this new world, after an encounter with an expanding dome of rainbow light before you all whited out.

Aphrodite: The reason you all got here is because of us. We merged your worlds with Britannia, and making it become an even better place to live in.

Naofumi: Is this true? You brought us all to this new world?

Male figure #1: (noticing the groups) Ahh, the Seven Deadly Sins, the Cardinal and Vassal Heroes, the Chaos Creator and the Jura Tempest Federation. What a pleasure.

Apollo: Yes, Shield Hero Naofumi Iwatani, what we are saying is indeed true. We brought you all to Britannia while merging your worlds with it.

Diane: (amazed) Unbelievable!

Female figure #2: Unbelievable, you may say. We have come here because we have foreseen things in some worlds' histories that are intolerable, enough to change to make right, even if it meant changing time to prevent bad events.

Meliodas: Prevent bad events? Like what?

Male figure #1: For instance, your friend- the current king of Camelot, Arthur Pendragon, believed that humans have suffered since ancient times due to the discrimination of the other races and from the massive casualties wrought in the wake of both the ancient and new Holy Wars.

Aphrodite: For this, Meliodas, Arthur rejected yours and the Kingdom of Liones' as a whole, belief that the five races could all live together peacefully and without prejudice. He instead believed that humans would always be lesser beings that the other four races would always see as mere prey, and because of this, had developed a deep-seated hate of the Demon, Goddess, Fairy and Giant clans, desiring to destroy them in order to "save humanity" from them and free Britannia for his race so it would finally become a land with true equality and peace.

(This got the Seven Deadly Sins and their companions shocked and horrified.)

Elizabeth: Arthur would never do such a horrible thing!

Female figure #2: Indeed he wouldn't. That's why we came to stop that Chaos from ever happening and fix the balance.

Naofumi: Fix the balance?

(The female figure nodded in reply.)

Apollo: And it's not just events in Britannia we wish to change. There are events from other worlds we wish to change, like Raphtalia's world and Glass' world.

Raphtalia: (confused) My world? What's there to change?

Male figure #1: It's very simple, dear lady. Do you recall when you and your Filolial friend were unable to change classes after Naofumi cleared his name?

Raphtalia: Unfortunately, yes.

Female figure #2: Well, have you noticed anything different about any of you lately?

Filo: Now that you mention it, when I was in my Filolial form, I was able to fly up high like the birds!

Aphrodite: (giggles) You can thank us for that! We gave you additional abilities, ones based on when you were in Glass's world!

Filo: (gasps in delight) That was you?! Oh, thank you so much!

Apollo: (winks) Ahh, but that's not all. No, sir.

Meliodas: Before you continue explaining, tell us, who are you guys anyway?

Male figure #1: Like we said, we are the Four Gods of Order. I am Ares, the God of War and Courage.

Female figure #2: I am Demeter, Goddess of Health, Birth, Marriage, Harvest, Agriculture, Fertility, and Sacred Law.

Apollo: I'm Apollo, the God of Oracles, Healing, Archery, Music and Arts, Sunlight, Knowledge, Herds and Flocks, and Protection of the Young.

Aphrodite: And I'm the Goddess of Beauty and Love, Aphrodite.

Milim: What wonderful names!

Demeter: (smiles) Why, thank you.

Meliodas: Now that we know who you guys are, go on.

Raphtalia: Yes, please continue.

Demeter: With pleasure, Raphtalia. Another serious change we're doing is that we are reviving those important to their loved ones.

Naofumi: Loved ones?

Aphrodite: For instance, someone important to the Seven Deadly Sins, we believe, should be brought back to life.

Diane: (confused) But we don't know anyone who should be revived.

Apollo: (winks) Sure you do.

Ares: A certain Lion's Sin of Pride?

Meliodas: (excitedly) Of course! Our old friend, Escanor!

Elizabeth: (sharing Meliodas's excitement) You mean you can bring Escanor back from the dead?!

Demeter: Precisely, Your Highness!

King: (gasps, hopefully) Then you can bring back Helbram and Gloxinia?

Diane: (realizes what King's talking about, sharing his hopefulness) And Drole, too?

Aphrodite: Absolutely! Along with Monspeet and Derieri!

Elizabeth: That's great news!

Ban: Hold on a minute. Forgive me for interrupting, but I need to ask something.

Demeter: We know exactly what you were going to ask, Ban. And yes, we can give you immortality as well, even while Elaine is still here.

Ban: (pumps fist) Yes!

Demeter: As a matter of fact, we can make Elaine immortal, too, so that you both can be together forever, along with any child you bear.

Elaine: (hugs Ban joyfully) Oh, Ban! This is gonna be the greatest moment of our lives!

Apollo: Indeed. But first things first. (to someone) You two can come in, now.

(As if on cue, two familiar figures enter the scene: Merlin and Arthur.)

Merlin: The Gods told me about their plan to revive Escanor before coming here. I would not miss it for the world.

Arthur: And after the Gods showed me what I could be like if I let hatred and negative feelings get the best of me, I decided not to go down the path of Chaotic bigotry.

Meliodas: Glad to hear that and see you guys make it.

(Raphtalia does some thinking on the subject of reviving the dead.)

Raphtalia: (gasps in realization) Oh, oh, oh! Can you bring back my family and friends, too?!

Aphrodite: (sadly) Unfortunately, we can't bring back your parents.

(Raphtalia looks sad at hearing this.)

Aphrodite: (smiles) But your friend Rifana, we can do easily.

Raphtalia: (smiles joyfully, on the verge of tears) You can?!

Aphrodite: Sure! You were working so hard to try and free her, we feel that you and Rifana deserve to be back together.

Ares: Well, her revival shall come first, while we wait for Zeldris, Gelda, and two certain other guests to show up for the rest.

Apollo: Nevertheless, we shall demonstrate our powers by bringing back Rifana.

Demeter: Everyone stand back.

(Then as the groups stood back, the Gods held out their hands and the four began glowing. The sky went dark as it happened before a beam of light came from there and landed on the ground in front of the groups, causing a bright flash to occur as almost everyone shielded their eyes. Then as the sky went back to normal, the flash subsided enough for the groups to uncover their eyes, and then they all looked shocked, especially Raphtalia.)

Raphtalia: (shocked) Oh, my...

Naofumi: (likewise) They actually did it.

Filo: (ditto) It's her....

(Standing where the light shone was a dirty blonde-haired woman about Raphtalia's age with weasel ears and yellow eyes. She wore a pink long-sleeved dress over a white shirt and brown shoes.)

Woman: (after opening her eyes, as she looks around a bit) Huh? Wh... Where am I? What... happened to me?

(Raphtalia slowly walks up to the woman, who looks at her.)

Raphtalia: Rifana?

Rifana: (gasps) Raphtalia?

Both: Is that you?

(After a brief moment of silence, Raphtalia hugged Rifana joyfully.)

Raphtalia: (shedding tears of joy) Oh, Rifana!

Rifana: (as she hugs back) Raphtalia!

Raphtalia: I've been trying to rescue you for years, but when I saw your skeleton, I learned you were dead by that abusive slave driver! (as she started crying) I thought I failed you!

(Rifana wipes her tears in comfort.)

Rifana: No, Raphtalia. You never failed me. After all, I remember appearing in your dream, wishing you the best in being with the Shield Hero. Not to mention you avenged me when defeating that abusive nobleman. I'm very proud of you.

(Raphtalia smiles in relief at this.)

Raphtalia: Thanks, Rifana. (as she hugs her) Now I'll never let you out of my sight again!

(Everyone watches on, feeling happy for them.)

Kizuna: It's always nice to see old friends together again.

Naofumi: You said it.

Demeter: Now you see the power of the Four Gods of Order.

Apollo: Our power makes the former Demon King and the Supreme Deity look like a joke.

Ares: If you think there's going to be an age of Chaos, there will not as long as we're around.

Merlin: (shrugs) Oh, well. It was fun while it lasted. To be honest, I'd rather stay with the Seven Deadly Sins anyway.

(Then, some familiar oinking was heard.)

Melty: What's that?

Meliodas: If I have to make a guess, I say that was an old piggy friend of ours.

Elizabeth: (excitedly) Hawk!

(Turns out, Hawk has entered the scene, along with his brother Wild.)

Hawk: (as he ran up to the Seven Deadly Sins) Guys!

Wild: (likewise) We're here!

Rimuru: (shocked) Whoa! A talking pig! Two of 'em!

Wild: Wow, what gave us away?

Diane: How did you guys get here?

King: Weren't you supposed to be in Purgatory?

Hawk: We were, but we saw a rainbow light that shined down on the two of us, and we ended up being teleported here!

Filo: (to the Gods) You guys did this, too?

Apollo: (proudly) As a matter of fact, we did.

Ares: We need to bring the Seven Deadly Sins and their main allies back together.

Demeter: And since Wild is Hawk's older brother, we figured we'd give him what he always wanted: To be out of Purgatory and have all the glorious food scraps he can eat.

Ban: Nice one!

Wild: (in tears of joy) Oh, thank you, Gods! You have no idea how happy you just made me!

Ares: (winks) Oh, but we do.

Ban: Well, welcome back, piggies.

Hawk and Wild: Thanks!

Aphrodite: While we wait for Zeldris and Gelda, let's give the Shield Hero's group new additional benefits while getting ready to revive Escanor.

Apollo, Ares and Demeter: Right!

Ares: First, the Shield Hero.

Naofumi: Sir?

Ares: I would like to help you with your situation.

Naofumi: What kind of situation?

Ares: Well, let's just say that since you and your friends are in Britannia now, you guys are in a whole new game.

Filo: A whole new game?

Naofumi: What do you mean?

Ares: Regarding your Shield. I think it's time you were given a weapon to co-exist with it.

(This shocked Naofumi's group, especially the Four Cardinal Heroes.)

Naofumi: (shocked) You mean I can use other weapons?! That's impossible!

Ares: (chuckles) Nothing's impossible for the Four Gods of Order, especially a God of War named Ares.

Naofumi: What must I do?

Ares: (as a green sword appears from a beam of light, levitating) All you have to do is pick up the sword.

Naofumi: (unsure) Are you sure? Every time I try to pick up a weapon, I get repelled from even touching one.

Ares: Maybe so, but this one won't repel you at all.

(Naofumi looked at the sword in concern.)

Ares: Go on, Shield Hero. Pick it up.

(Hesitantly, Naofumi walked forward, slowly reached towards the sword and... grasped the hilt!)

Raphtalia: (shocked and delighted) Hey! He got it!

(The people of Melromarc watching this onscreen gasped in shock and amazement.)

Naofumi: No way!

Ares: (laughs victoriously) You see?

Naofumi: (swinging his new sword around) Aw, hell yeah! Now I can really fight like the others!

Ares: Yes, you can. This is no ordinary sword. It can use the same functions, abilities and powers as your Shield.

Motoyasu: (shocked) I don't believe it!

Ren: (likewise) It's a miracle!

Itsuki: (ditto) We thought he could only use a shield!

Kizuna: I'm kinda worried on how it'd affect Raphtalia since she usually sees herself as his sword up until now.

Ares: Do not worry, Kizuna. Raphtalia can still be at his side.

Raphtalia: That's right, Kizuna. Anything else you gods can do for me?

Ares: Do you remember this weapon?

(Then a familiar sword appeared in front of Raphtalia.)

Raphtalia: (gasps) My old sword!

Naofumi: What's going on now?

Ares: Raphtalia, I'm giving you a class upgrade, to go with your privilege as the Vassal Katana Hero. You are now a dual wielding swordsman!

Raphtalia: (excitedly) A dual wielder?! All right!

(She then took her old sword before unsheathing her Katana and raised two blades while crossing them together before slashing them at once.)

Merlin: Impressive.

Demeter: Next, we bring back the Lion's Sin of Pride.

Arthur: About time.

Aphrodite: Yes, as we have a friend who would help with that.

(As if on cue, a familiar figure, Mael, appears.)

Mael: Hello, old friends and new friends.

Elizabeth: Mael!

Meliodas: Good to see you, bro!

Mael: Same to you, Meliodas! The Four Gods of Order filled me in on what they did and what they have been doing, and now the entire Goddess Clan is worshipping them and acknowledging them as their new leaders.

Meliodas: That's great!

Mael: Indeed. Now, to bring back another old friend.

(Then the Four Gods did the same procedure as last time: They held out their hands as they began glowing, while Mael followed their lead. However, the sky did not darken this time. Instead, a fireball came from the sun and landed on the same spot Rifana appeared from. But instead of incinerating anyone within, there was a bright flash while the flame took the shape of a person. Afterwards, the flame subsided and revealed a man familiar to the Sins and their allies.)

Rifana: Oh, my goodness. Is that... him?

(Merlin shedded tears of joy as she recognized the man, who was ginger-haired with a mustache and blue eyes, and he wore a green bartender's suit with brown shoes.)

Merlin: Escanor...

Escanor: (smiles warmly) Hello, Merlin.

(Merlin flew up to Escanor and hugged him joyfully as the man hugged back.)

Meliodas: Welcome back, buddy.

Elizabeth: We missed you.

Escanor: Glad to be back, Your Highnesses.

Demeter: (as she holds up her hand) I don't think you'll be wearing that scar anymore, Merlin.

(Then her hand glowed along with the scar on Merlin's chin. A moment afterwards, the scar was gone, completely healed!)

Demeter: By the way, Merlin, I heard you bear the name of the original Merlin, your father, as a means to honor him. Am I correct?

Merlin: Yes, my father was the original Merlin.

Escanor: I heard rumors about him. You must've taken up his name in memory after he disappeared.

Merlin: That's right. My original name was something humans could not understand. Perhaps it's time I have a variant of the name.

Naofumi: Yeah. Guess you technically need a new name... (snaps fingers as he smirks) How about Merlina?

Merlina: Merlina? Hmm... I like it.

Demeter: We like it as well.

Apollo: So, shall it be.

Meliodas: Welcome back to the Seven Deadly Sins, Merlina.

Mael: (with a hopeful look on his face) Gods of Order... if it's not too much trouble, could we resurrect Sariel and Tarmiel as well?

Demeter: Mael, your request is no trouble at all. They shall indeed be revived, for we believe they have potential also.

(Feeling joyful, Mael joined the Four Gods of Order in doing another resurrection procedure. This time, a blinding flash made almost everyone shield their eyes. When the light subsided, two familiar Goddesses appeared in front of everyone.)

Tarmiel: Wha... What happened?

Sariel: (as the two looked at themselves) We're... We're back!

Mael: Sariel! Tarmiel!

Sariel and Tarmiel: (in unison) Mael!

(The three hugged each other joyfully.)

Mael: (shedding tears of joy) I thought I'd never see you two again!

Hawk: Too bad my Mom is not real, on account of her being Chaos in disguise.

Merlina: I take it you gods have an actual solution to this?

Ares: Ah, yes, Hawk Mama. Demeter, Aphrodite, if you please.

(Then the two goddesses raised their hands, which started glowing.)

Aphrodite: With pleasure.

Demeter: This surprise won't be made out of moss.

Aphrodite: Arise, O Great Oshiro!

(Then the ground began rumbling.)

Milim: Whoa!!! It's an earthquake!!!

(Everyone else was murmuring in concern and confusion, but then, they saw something coming up from a big grassy area in Raphtalia's village. Everyone gasped as the Seven Deadly Sins and their allies instantly recognized the giant.)

Hawk: (delightedly) MAMA!!!

Meliodas: Well, would you look at that! A REAL Hawk's Mom!

Hawk Mama: Not just that. I am the Great Oshiro, and I am reborn!

Meliodas: And she talks?! Cool!

Aphrodite: Thank two old friends from the Skylands for this arrangement.

Filo: Old friends from the Skylands?

Familiar voice: She means us, kid!

(They all looked up and saw two angel-winged beings landing near Mael, Sariel, and Tarmiel.)

Meliodas: Solaad!

Elizabeth: Ellatt!

Solaad: Good to see you again, Meliodas!

Ellatt: And you too, Elizabeth!

Rigurd: This gets better and better.

Male Voice: It gets even more better.

(Suddenly, Ethnobalt and Fitoria appear.)

Kizuna: Ethnobalt!

Naofumi: Fitoria!

Fitoria: It has been a while hasn't it?

Naofumi: It sure has.

(Fitoria then looks at Meliodas's group and Rimuru's group.)

Fitoria: And I see you and the others are now among this world's heroes and that of another.

Filo: Yeah, there are more heroes now!

(Meliodas sees two people coming.)

Meliodas: About time they showed up.

(Zeldris and Gelda suddenly appear.)

Zeldris: We've been watching everything, and these new Gods seem to have our interest.

Ares: Ah, you're here. Good.

Demeter: The time has come for the revivals of Helbram, Gloxinia, Drole, Monspeet and Derieri!

Zeldris: (gasps in shock) My fellow Commandments?!

Meliodas: Yeah, your comrades!

Zeldris: (hopefully) Can you bring back Melascula and Galand, too?

Apollo: We're glad you asked. We can bring those two back as well...... but under different circumstances.

Meliodas: What circumstances?

Ares: You'll know soon enough.

(Then as the sky darkened again, the Four Gods began glowing as soon as they put out their hands. Next, a few beams of light came from the sky and landed on the ground in front of the groups, Zeldris and Gelda, causing a bright flash to occur as almost everyone shielded their eyes again. Once the flash subsided as the sky went back to normal, a shock met the uncovered eyes of the Seven Deadly Sins, Zeldris and Gelda.)

Hawk: (shocked) It can't be!

Elizabeth: (delightedly) It's them!

(In front of everyone else were none other than Melascula, Gloxinia, Drole, Monspeet and Derieri, all standing together while looking around. Helbram hovered next to Gloxinia.)

Zeldris: (shocked, as he looked at the revived Commandments) You're back! (smiles with joy) You're alive!!! (as he hugs Melascula and Derieri) We're together again!

(The revived Commandments cheered and laughed with joy as Diane ran up to Drole and hugged him happily.)

Diane: Drole!

King: (flies up to Gloxinia, hugging him like a brother) Gloxinia!

Drole: (as he hugs Diane back) Diane, my friend!

Gloxinia: (hugging King back) Oh, King, old friend!

Helbram: King?

(King turned to see Helbram, smiles with joy and hugs him happily.)

King: Helbram!! Oh, I'm so happy to see you again!

Helbram: (as he hugs back) Oh, King, I'm happy to see you again, too!

(Helbram then bows to the gods.)

Helbram: Thank you, honorable Gods of Order, for bringing me back to my king, who is like a brother to me.

Demeter: It is our pleasure, Helbram.

(Fitoria, Ethnobalt, Mael, Sariel, and Tarmiel then follow in bowing to them.)

Fitoria: I, too, thank you. You opened my eyes and made me see that saving the world doesn't always require the sacrifice of innocent people. And whether the heroes work together or not is their choice and they'll do so when they're fully ready, for one reason or another.

Ethnobalt: It's thanks to you Gods of Order that the two worlds are now one with this world and will no longer conflict with one another.

Mael, Sariel, and Tarmiel: Our loyalty to you will know no boundaries.

Helbram, Fitoria, Ethnobalt, Mael, Sariel, and Tarmiel: This we vow.

Ares: Thank you, our new followers. Your loyalty is most appreciated.

Naofumi: I have a quick question. (holding out his new sword) What's this sword you gave me called, anyway?

Ares: The sword you wield is enough for you to control and overpower the Devil of the Shield, Naofumi. The Deity within the sword will see to it that the Wrath power would not control you. In fact, that's exactly what your newly-given weapon is called: The Deity Sword.

Naofumi: (intrigued) I like the sound of that.

Demeter: (to Raphtalia) I apologize for our not being able to revive your parents.

Raphtalia: I don't mind. They can rest in peace. And besides, as long as Rifana is with me again, I'm happy.

Demeter: Sounds wonderful. Well, we've been watching you and Filo and we agree with your late friend Ost on one thing. You and Filo are like sisters. Is that true?

Raphtalia: You know, you're right. We are like sisters!

Filo: Yeah, and we never realized it until now!

Naofumi: I'm simply more of a caretaker and maybe more than that to them at best. Better that than a father.

Raphtalia: He acts like a father because he cares for us.

Filo: So, what are you implying, Demeter?

Demeter: Simple. I would like to take you two in as my daughters.

(This surprised everyone, especially Naofumi's group.)

Motoyasu: Did I hear her right?

Raphtalia: (shocked) What did you say?

Demeter: You heard me. I want to adopt you and Filo.

(Both gasp in surprise at that.)

Filo: Adopt... us?!

Demeter: Yes. You two need a proper parent's care, and I believe I can give it to you, make you feel even better than ever. Don't worry, you'll be safe with me. I will protect you and everyone you care about.

(The two still look surprised, but after about a moment, Filo's surprised expression slowly turned to joy.)

Filo: (as she ran up to Demeter) MOMMY!!!!

(Demeter then hugged her new daughter, and Raphtalia slowly felt the same as Filo before she ran up to the Goddess and hugged her happily.)

Everyone else: (as Demeter hugged Raphtalia as well) Awww!

Naofumi: (smiles warmly) Well, what do ya know?

Melty: (happily) I'm so glad for you, Filo!

Motoyasu: That settles it, then! I best be off on a new path! (to Filo) Lady Filo! (to the other heroes) Friends! (to Demeter) Mother! Should you ever find yourselves in a predicament, know that I will come running! (runs off somewhere)

Demeter: (feeling uneasy) Okay...

Fitoria: (to Naofumi) Considering his personality issues and his 'unwanted advances' on Filo, I can see why you didn't want to work with him much.

Naofumi: Don't worry. He'll come around and get over his 'crush' on her eventually. We'll see to it if we have to.

Raphtalia: In the meantime, we'll stick to what we got. (to Ren and Itsuki) What about you two? You have paths to take?

Ren: I might. My original party died during the battle of the Spirit Tortoise, so I'm gonna fly solo for a while. But I WILL rejoin you when I can.

Itsuki: As for me, I'm staying. Mald and the others abandoned me and that made me realize that Rishia didn't do anything wrong. They framed her out of spite for her involvement during that one wave battle.

Rishia: (sighs in relief) Thank goodness.

Itsuki: I must say... you guys made the right call making that 'slave pact' with Rishia just to make her stronger. She could use all the help she could get.

Raphtalia: Well, it was my idea, but thanks.

Itsuki: No problem.

Naofumi: You know... We could take you to Beloukas soon and have you form a 'slave pact' with Rishia yourself, if you want. Just like how Motoyasu formed a slave pact with Bitch, who abandoned him during that battle. That is, if you're interested.

Itsuki: Hmm... Sure, why not?

Apollo: There's one more thing. We took the liberty of liberating and retrieving the Legendary and Vassal Weapons that were stolen by an organization that is responsible for the waves while merging the worlds.

Ethnobalt: My Boat is recovered? As if the theft was averted? Oh, thank you, almighty Gods!

Ares: Our pleasure, Ethnobalt.

Demeter: As for who will wield them, those will be revealed in time.

Aphrodite: In the meantime, only this will be known. (to Rishia) Rishia Ivyred, we choose you to be the Projectile Hero, wielder of the Projectile Vassal Weapon.

Rishia: (shocked) The Projectile Hero?

Ares: Indeed.

Demeter: The Projectile Vassal weapon shall be yours... now.

(Then after a brief bright flash, Rishia was now holding the Projectile Vassal Weapon.)

Rishia: Wow!

Apollo: And there's another to reveal. Bow Hero Itsuki Kawasumi, you shall also wield the Musical Instrument Vassal Weapon, the same way Naofumi wields the Mirror Vassal Weapon with his shield and, now, the Deity Sword.

Itsuki: (confused) Musical Instrument? What kind of weapon is a Musical Instrument?

Naofumi: What kind of weapon is a Mirror?

Itsuki: Touché. Now that you mention it, I do have some musical talent.

Apollo: All the more reason for you to wield this.

(After saying that, the Musical Instrument Vassal Weapon appeared in front of Itsuki, who then took it and placed it near his bow, which glowed as they merged together.)

Itsuki: (amazed) My skill set expanded!

Rishia: That's wonderful!

Itsuki: Now I really feel like a true hero!

Ren: Good for you. I'll go on a temporary solo crusade now. See you all around. (goes off somewhere)

Fitoria: (watches) This is for the best. At least until they rejoin.

Ares: Agreed. We're glad you see things our way, Fitoria.

Fitoria: Anything for my Gods.

(Ban notices a building-sized thing, covered by a tarp, on top of Hawk Mama.)

Ban: Say, what's that?

Demeter: Oh, a thousand pardons. In recreating Oshiro, we added something we believe you guys would love.

Meliodas: Really? (gasps) You don't mean...

Ares: (nods with a wink) That's right.

(With a flick of his wrist, the tarp was easily pulled off as if by magic, and it was revealed that standing on top of Hawk Mama is a particular tavern. But it was no ordinary tavern, for it was none other than...)

Diane: (grins) The Boar Hat!!!

King: (likewise) And it's bigger than ever!

Meliodas: All right! We're back in business!

Aphrodite: There are other worlds that we have merged into this one, as well.

Demeter: Those will be revealed over time. I'm sure you'll all understand.

Raphtalia: That we will, Mom. And we'll look forward to seeing what world we'll see added to this one next.

Meliodas: Whichever it is, it'll be worth the wait!

Demeter: Our thoughts exactly.

Apollo: And another thing, Naofumi. You claimed you didn't want everything you lost back. Well, in this world, it's time to start anew. Therefore, everything you lost- your trust, respect, and money- all have been returned to you.

Naofumi: Honestly, since this is a new world, I'm okay with that.

Aphrodite: And if a certain Whore is watching and listening to all this, she should know that unlike what happened back in Raphtalia's world, her acts will not be tolerated here. In fact, we saw her abandon the Spear Hero during the battle of the Spirit Tortoise. Therefore, she is officially declared Public Enemy #1!

(From another location, Malty Melromarc A.K.A. Bitch/Whore, watched everything on the screen while ultimately in fear of what Aphrodite said.)

Malty: No!!

(Back with the groups...)

Ares: As for the former King now known as Trash, we used our magic to make him see the truth once and for all. He'll soon realize the folly of his ways, as well as the truth of the murder of his son, the prince, among other truths.

(From a different location, Aultcray A.K.A. Trash watched everything on the screen.)

Aultcray: (remorsefully) Ohh... What have I done? What have I done?

(Back with the groups...)

Naofumi: Sounds to me like things are starting to look up even more than before.

Raphtalia: That's a relief.

Filo: Yeah.

L'Arc: Say... It'll take me a while for me to get used to addressing you by your name instead of Kiddo, Naofumi, so, how about, in the meantime, I call you 'boss'?

Naofumi: Hmm... sure, why not?

Meliodas: (grins) Well, since the Sins are all together again, and we got a lot of new friends, how about we celebrate with a feast at the Boar Hat?

Filo: (excitedly) A feast?! Oh boy!!!

Elizabeth: But I gotta warn you, guys, Meliodas's cooking is horrible.

Kizuna: Well, my cooking is questionable, too.

Ban: Leave it to me, folks.

Shion: Hey, I got cooking skills, too! I can help!

Naofumi: You're not the only one.

Ban: Great! I wouldn't mind having help in the kitchen.

(Everyone did their celebration. In a montage of frozen shots, we saw the groups and the Four Gods having a wonderful feast at the Boar Hat. Thanks to the new cooks joining Ban, the food was even better than ever, and Hawk and Wild enjoyed the scraps. Then, the next day, after some things were done, the heroes {with the exception of Fitoria, Ethnobalt, Arthur, Mael, Sariel, Tarmiel, and Helbram, who left with the Four Gods, and Zeldris's group, who left for their own reason} prepared to go on their new adventure.)

Meliodas: So, where should we embark on our first quest? Raphtalia, what's on the map your mother gave us?

(Raphtalia takes out a map made for her by Demeter.)

Raphtalia: Mom said we should start here. It's where time has been altered and new allies await us.

(As she said "here", she put her finger on a particular area on the map.)

Kizuna: Why there?

Raphtalia: Apparently, Mom and the other gods changed the time on another world that they merged with ours. (points at a coliseum on the map) We'll stop by there on the way, since I was also told an old friend of my birth parents is there, along with people from yet another world.

Naofumi: That's a good place to start.

Rimuru: Yeah. Let's go.

(An hour later, everyone from all over waved their goodbyes, as the heroes depart to their adventure.)

Elizabeth's voice: (narrating) Thanks to the Four Gods of Order, we gained new friends and reunited with old ones. And thus, a new era has begun. The age of the Grand Cross.

(Meanwhile, at the colosseum that the Heroes were heading to, a blue-and-white-clad woman was preparing for a battle, while in another room there, a wolf-dog-like demihuman woman with large breasts was talking to a young man.)

Wolf-Dog-like demihuman woman: Master, it's time to get ready for the tournament. Master? Can you hear me?

Young Man: Yeah, I hear ya. I hear ya.

'Next Episode - Episode #2. The Sun Shines Again'

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(Where we left off from the previous episode, the heroes prepared to go on their new adventure.)

Meliodas: So, where should we embark on our first quest? Raphtalia, what's on the map your mother gave us?

(Raphtalia takes out a map made for her by Demeter.)

Raphtalia: Mom said we should start here. It's where time has been altered and new allies await us.

(As she said "here", she put her finger on a particular area on the map.)

Kizuna: Why there?

Raphtalia: Apparently, Mom and the other gods changed the time on another world that they merged with ours. (points at a coliseum on the map) We'll stop by there on the way, since I was also told an old friend of my birth parents is there, along with people from yet another world.

Naofumi: That's a good place to start.

Rimuru: Yeah. Let's go.

(An hour later, everyone from all over waved their goodbyes, as the heroes departed for their adventure. The group soon marveled at how Hawk Mama A.K.A. the Great Oshiro can fly so high with everything in the building still intact.)

Filo: Wow! I guess the saying 'when pigs fly' is real now!

Merlina: Normal pigs can't fly. This one is a special case.

Hawk Mama's voice: (heard everywhere in the Boar Hat) I'm a magic pig, Filo.

Filo: Oohhhh!

Rigurd: I'm surprised everything's still intact despite the movement and flight.

Hawk Mama's voice: It's a good thing the Four Gods made the Boar Hat on me special, even if it is a transport. No matter how I move, all the stuff remains as is.

Raphtalia: That's fantastic! (to Naofumi) Kinda like those flying machines in the world you, Kizuna, and the others were summoned from, huh, Naofumi?

Naofumi: Yeah. They're called planes, Raphtalia. If I have to take a guess, I'd say that world might be added to Britannia, as well. But we'll just have to see.

Kizuna: I agree.

(Rifana looks at the sky the group's flying through in amazement.)

Rifana: Wow! We're really up high! I can't believe I missed so much!

Raphtalia: I know, right?

Elizabeth: (walks up to them, happily) I'm really glad that you're actually enjoying this, Rifana.

Rifana: Thanks, Elizabeth! I'm really glad that I'm back from the dead.

Diane: (as she walked up, smiling; in human size) And so are Drole, Gloxinia, and the rest of the Commandments who reformed! If it hadn't been for the Four Gods, not only would they still be dead, but Melascula and Galand would still have been evil!

Raphtalia: Even so, what do the Four Gods mean by them being brought back "under different circumstances"?

Elizabeth: I haven't the faintest idea.

Diane: We all don't, but regardless, I can't wait to see what lies ahead for us.

Hawk Mama's voice: Attention all passengers! Our first destination, the Grand Colosseum, is on the horizon. Prepare yourselves for the challenges ahead!

(Everyone {Meliodas's group, Naofumi's group, and Rimuru's group} looked out to see a colosseum up ahead.)

Meliodas: There it is, guys; a colosseum!

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'Chapter 1: New World; Episode 2: The Sun Shines Again'

(As Hawk Mama continues to approach the coliseum, Naofumi is the most impressed by this.)

Naofumi: (smirks confidently) If there's a tournament there, sign me up. I can hardly wait to use my new sword.

Male godly voice: Yes, Naofumi. The sword will be your guide and your weapon.

Naofumi: (hearing the voice, as he looks around in confusion) Huh? Who said that? Did anyone else hear that?

Raphtalia: (as she, Filo, and Kizuna look around also) Yes. We all heard it. Who was it?

Escanor: Ares did say that there is a Deity within Naofumi's Deity Sword.

Male godly voice: That's correct.

Filo: There it is again!

(Just then, a flash of light revealed a man sparking with electricity as he manifests in front of the groups, and when it subsided, a man sparking with electricity wearing a bluish-green, gold-and-white feudal Japan outfit appeared.)

Godly man: It is I, Mithos, the Deity of the Sword, here to aid you in your journey.

L'Arc: Well, I'll be! He manifested himself!

Therese: Oh, my!

Glass: Amazing!

Itsuki and Rishia: Wow!

Mithos: Do not fear me, young warriors. I, too, am a God of Order, one sent to help the new world.

Naofumi: What do you want with me?

Mithos: Like the Gods you met just now, I have seen the oppression of our people in different worlds, and have heard their cry.

(The voices and sounds of people being scared, tortured, and killed, cracking whips, and cruel laughter were heard.)

Mithos: So we shall stretch forth our hands, and lead them from an era of slavery to an era of freedom as we turn this world into a good one, like a land flowing with milk and honey. And so, unto enemies old and new, I shall send... the Shield Hero, you.

Naofumi: Me? How can I lead these people? I’m just a hero who barely escaped my own downfall. Sure, I set things right in Melromarc, but in other places? They might not follow me, they wouldn't even listen!

Mithos: You won't be alone. Not only will your friends will be with you. So will the Four Gods, among others.

Raphtalia: It's true, but he's still not sure.

Naofumi: She's right. Besides, before the convergence, some parts of Glass's world, when it was still one of the separate worlds, considered me a stranger! I feel that the places added from other worlds into this new one will see me as a stranger, too! You have to understand that I don't know what to do! H-How can I even speak to these people?

Mithos: (as he started surging electricity, making almost everyone flinch the groups flinch) WHO MERGED YOUR WORLDS TO SOMETHING BETTER?! WHO CHANGED THE PROPHECY OF THE CARDINAL HEROES AND THE VASSAL HEROES?! WHO CHANGED KING ARTHUR AND MERLINA FOR THE BETTER?! WHO ARRANGED THE CLASS CHANGE FOR THE SHIELD HERO'S ALLIES?! DID NOT WE?! NOW GO!!!!

(After the Deity made a bright flash upon him shouting "GO", Filo and Melty hid behind the cowering Naofumi in fright while Hawk ducked behind Meliodas, Elaine held onto Ban in fear, and Diane held onto King fearfully.)

Naofumi: Right... We get it. We got the point. What must I do? What must WE do?

Mithos: (in a soothing tone) Oh, Naofumi, I shall be with you and your friends when you go to various destinations, starting with the colosseum. But some folks will not listen, especially the former princess of Melromarc, Malty among other villains. So I will stretch forth my hand and smite the naysayers with all my wonders! Take the sword in your hand, Naofumi. With it, you shall do my wonders.

(Upon hearing Malty's name, Naofumi stopped showing fear before narrowing his eyes in bold determination. Then he drew the Deity Sword in response.)

Naofumi: I'll do it.

Raphtalia: (sharing Naofumi's courage) And I will help.

Filo: (likewise) So will I.

Rishia: Me too.

Kizuna: Same here, and my friends will help also, along with the others.

Mithos: Excellent. Now, go to the colosseum and prepare yourselves. (as he fades away to nothingness) Once the tournament begins, I shall be with you, Naofumi.

(Mithos' whispering voice saying Naofumi's name echoed once he disappeared, indicating that he's back inside the Deity Sword.)

L'Arc: (sees something) Looks like we're just about to land, boss!

Naofumi: Good. Let's get ready, guys.

(Everyone nods. Shortly after, Hawk Mama lands near the colosseum and everyone gets out of the building and looks at it.)

Meliodas: (whistles) This colosseum is really huge!

Elizabeth: Almost the size of any castle!

Solaad: As well as that of our temple back home!

Ellatt: I know, right?!

Naofumi: Even bigger than the colosseum back in Melromarc, where I was put in a rigged match.

Raphtalia: Good thing the people know the truth about Bitch nowadays.

Filo: That's for sure.

Rimuru: I still can't believe that you and your fellow Cardinal Heroes are from another world dragged into an RPG world before the convergence happened to make it all real, Naofumi.

Naofumi: Funny, I was gonna say the same thing about you, Rimuru. Sorry about how you were murdered, though.

Rimuru: It's all right. But mark my words, if it were ever possible to find that killer, I'll give him payback!

Raphtalia: Something tells me that other worlds that seemed like games became real in this world, too.

Naofumi: You might be right, Raphtalia.

Milim: Here, here!

Itsuki: (sees a sign) Come here, look!

Rishia: (likewise) There is a tournament! There's an announcement for it here!

Naofumi: I knew it!

Meliodas: (grins) All right! That means there'll be fighting!

Ban: If it's what we believe it is, then I'll be looking forward to facing you, Meliodas.

Meliodas: And I you, Ban.

Kizuna: (reads sign) Fame, glory and eight hundred million gold coins await the lucky team of up to 7 members that can win our tournament.

Yomogi: (likewise) Signed Beast King Carrion, the grand battle chief and combat outfitter of Grand Fantasy Colosseum.

Filo: Cool!

Milim: (gasps) Beast King Carrion? That's my aide!

Raphtalia: That's fantastic!

Ban: If he's a friend of yours, since he's your aide, then get him to sign us up into teams of up to seven each!

Milim: No problemo!

(The heroes enter the colosseum and after meeting with Carrion {reuniting with him in Rimuru's group's case}, Carrion gets a stern look on his face.)

Carrion: Almost all of you as teams of colosseum warriors? I don't know... This colosseum takes its battles, duels and matches quite seriously. But if it's the shot at the gold you desire... (sees something) One moment.

(Turns out, he sees a fly buzzing around and uses a toothpick nearby to pin it to the wall, to everyone's surprise.)

Naofumi: Whoa!

Carrion: I'd end up suffering some major unwanted defamation if I choose to be standing away. Everyone form teams of up to 7 each maximum.

(After some discussions and decisions, the four teams have been decided: The first team consists of Meliodas, Ban, King, Diane, Gowther, Merlina and Escanor, the second consists of Naofumi, Raphtalia, Filo, Kizuna, Glass, L'Arc and Therese, the third consists of Rimuru, Milim, Benimaru, Geld, Souei, Shion and Veldora and the fourth consists of Itsuki, Rishia, Gobta, Shuna, Rigurd, Yomogi and Solaad. The rest [Elizabeth, Elaine, Hawk, Wild, Ellatt, Rifana, Raphy, Chris, Melty, Ranga, Rigur, Garm, Dord, Myrd, Dagura, Ryura and Debura] decided to sit the tournament out.)

Rimuru: All right, Carrion. We formed our teams.

Milim: What's next?

Carrion: Well, you all have to option to pick for yourselves a battle outfit and gear, as well as whether to keep it or not.

Meliodas: Sounds good to me.

Naofumi: Same here. I wouldn't mind getting some new gear.

Raphtalia: Me too.

Carrion: Well, then, as they say... help yourselves!

(Then the teams went to pick their battle outfits and gear. Naofumi and Raphtalia go first.)

Naofumi: Now, let's see...

(Naofumi was looking through different outfits until he noticed a particular one that caught his eye.)

Naofumi: (smirks) Ooh, that's nice.

(Turns out, the outfit Naofumi was looking at is one that looks like a combination of his old Barbarian armor and his current one.)

Naofumi: This one feels right. It’s a blend of my old Barbarian armor and the strength of my current one. Perfect for what's ahead.

Raphtalia: (as she looks around) Hmm... what to wear? (sees another particular outfit) Ah!

(Turns out, she saw a Miko outfit that looks exactly like the one she wore when she and Naofumi were in Glass's world before the grand cross made the two worlds part of the new world.)

Raphtalia: This Miko outfit feels just like the one I wore when we were in Glass’s world. It’s perfect!

(Naofumi and Raphtalia both put on their respective new outfits.)

Naofumi: (admiring himself) Yeah. Feels nostalgic, and somehow making me even stronger.

Raphtalia: (looking at herself) Same here, Naofumi. And I love it!

(Diane then saw and put on a new outfit. It is a short fur-lined green jacket over an orange leotard. She also wore brown-and-black gloves, black underwear resembling bike shorts underneath the leotard, and brown knee-high boots.)

Diane: Yeah, this is me!

(Escanor and Merlina then put on new outfits of their own. Escanor now wears a brown crop-top, fur-lined jacket, bronze armor on the arms from the elbow down, black pants, a brown belt with a bronze sun-printed buckle, black boots and a bronze sun-themed necklace around his neck. His jacket and pants also have bronze button decorations on them. Merlina, on the other hand, now wears a purple coat lined with white fur, along with a white corset tube top, white shorts, black gloves and white boots.)

Merlina: Now this really suits me.

Escanor: (flexing his muscles) I feel really strong in this!

(After several other preparations, the teams are all set.)

Naofumi: All right, guys. Time to kick some ass.

Meliodas: Took the words right out of my mouth, Naofumi.

Rimuru: Let's do this.

(The four teams then head into the colosseum and join with other teams that participate in it. A man then appears at the podium to speak to the teams, as Elizabeth, Elaine, Hawk, Wild, Ellatt, Rifana, Raphy {held by Rifana}, Chris {held by Elizabeth}, Melty, Ranga, Rigur, Garm, Dord, Myrd, Dagura, Ryura and Debura join the audience to watch the event.)

Man: Greetings, combatants and everyone in the audience! I am Volmor! Welcome to Grand Fantasy Colosseum!

(The crowd cheered at hearing these words.)

Volmor: In the coming days, all of you teams will fight! Some are here of their own volition. Others were brought here... by chance.

(A screen appears, showing the list of teams. Among them are the following: Team Seven Deadly Sins - Meliodas, Ban, King, Diane, Gowther, Merlina and Escanor
Team Shield - Naofumi, Raphtalia, Filo, Kizuna, Glass, L'Arc and Therese
Team Slime - Rimuru, Milim, Benimaru, Geld, Souei, Shion and Veldora
Team Bow - Itsuki, Rishia, Gobta, Shuna, Rigurd, Yomogi and Solaad
Team Beast - Nadia, Orcahime, Fohl, Murder Clown, Larsazusa and Elmelo
Team Kaga - Michio Kaga, Roxanne, Sherry, Miria, Vesta and Rutina

The first four listed teams looked interested in the latter two.)

Meliodas: Hmm, I wonder who Team Beast and Team Kaga are. They must be formidable to make it this far.

Naofumi: We'll find out soon enough.

(Another team caught the attention of Naofumi's group.)

Melty: Don't look now, Naofumi. It's that arrogant knight leader of Melromarc.

(They turned to see the Knight Leader of Melromarc with some knights, glaring deathly at the Shield Hero and his companions.)

Naofumi: (glaring back) You're right, Melty. I'm not surprised that there still are some who hate me, besides Bitch.

Volmor: This first tournament is made to honor the Grand Cross convergence, made possible by the Four Gods of Order. In fact, the tournament was arranged by me with the help of one of the Four Gods. Namely, my dear Demeter.

(As if on cue, Demeter was seen on top of a particular seat from a high view, watching over the tournament. Filo giggled as she waved at her new adopted mother, who smiled happily as she waved back at her.)

Volmor: The rules of this tournament are simple: Dirty fighting and cheating are strictly prohibited. And killing can only be permitted when circumstances, or demands from the audience, force it. Aside from those, anything else goes. On top of that, if you survive the many rounds up to the end, you will face the final challenge, namely me. These rules are already explained to a team we 'persuaded' into taking part. In fact, even as we speak, one of the teams is plotting to kill the Shield Hero, and someone in this very arena is incognito, waiting to sabotage the Shield Hero's chances for victory.

(Unknown to anyone, as Volmor speaks, a cloaked figure was waiting in the audience in the front row, glaring at Naofumi's group.)

Raphtalia: If that former princess is waiting to stop us, we'll be ready for her this time.

Naofumi: You got that right.

Volmor: Do not worry, audience. Be assured that your Goddess, and myself, will be watching for the saboteur, who could very well be in one of the teams. When we find them, they will be punished. Until then, without further ado, let the tournament... BEGIN!!!!

(Volmor’s announcement echoed through the coliseum, pulling everyone’s attention back to the arena. The excitement was palpable as the teams prepared for battle.)

Cloaked figure: (turning to the Knight next to it) You know what to do.

Mald: (nods, softly) Your wish is my command, o true ruler.

(Itsuki sees Mald, along with a few of the other former members of his old party, and glares at them.)

Itsuki: Well, well, well. If it isn't my former party members who treated Rishia harshly and then abandoned me during the whole Spirit Tortoise fiasco.

Rojeel: We had to, Itsuki. It was every man for himself.

Itsuki: Uh-huh. (sees Lesty) And you, you went with that former princess to abandon Motoyasu.

Lesty: (angrily) Yeah, cause he's a fool not to help Malty! She's my best friend! And anyone who treats her badly should be burned at the stake! On top of that, he's a bore!

(Motoyasu watches from another place, via screen.)

Motoyasu: (growls) Why, that backstabbing traitor! I hope either Itsuki or Naofumi kills both of those bitches for this!

(Back with at the colosseum, Naofumi's group, along with Rishia, noticed Tsugumi.)

Raphtalia: Tsugumi...

Naofumi: I see you found a new evil allegiance after what that egomaniac Kyo did to you and your dead boss.

Tsugumi: I had to do it, to avenge Kazuki. I was told that you guys are villains for killing my childhood friend, and for that, you must pay!

Naofumi: (thinking) So... Bitch lied to this one like she did to Motoyasu and others before, huh? (as his eye twitches) She never learns even after she got that slave crest during the trial... Could it be that she has Lesty lie for her now?

Raphtalia: I swear to you, we will open your eyes to the truth. We'll prove that we're not villains like you were told we were.

Tsugumi: Go ahead and try. I'm gonna kill you!!!

(As she shouted that, she charged at Raphtalia, only to be blocked by Yomogi.)

Yomogi: (glares) I see you still have some of Kyo's influence left in you like it was in him. Save your aggression for the tournament, if you know what's good for you.

Tsugumi: Fine...

(Mald's team then parts from Naofumi's and Itsuki's teams. Then, the tournament begins, with the teams fighting all of the random teams, with Naofumi's group eliminating the arrogant knights from the tournament and learning that the knights they fought actually defected from Melromarc and were on the run. Then, Team Seven Deadly Sins {Meliodas, Ban, King, Diane, Gowther, Merlina and Escanor}, Team Shield {Naofumi, Raphtalia, Filo, Kizuna, Glass, L'Arc and Therese}, Team Slime {Rimuru, Milim, Benimaru, Geld, Souei, Shion and Veldora} and Team Bow {Itsuki, Rishia, Gobta, Shuna, Rigurd, Yomogi and Solaad}, along with Team Rogues {Mald, Lesty, Tsugumi, Rojeel, Speara the Spear Girl and Welst}, Team Beast {Nadia, Orcahime, Fohl, Murder Clown, Larsazusa and Elmelo} and Team Kaga {Michio Kaga, Roxanne, Sherry, Miria, Vesta and Rutina} are the only teams left.)

Volmor: With only seven teams remaining, we'll have three actual matches and one wild card match. All one match at a time. Here is how they will go.

(Right then, the screen shows the matches as follows: Team Shield vs. Team Beast
Team Seven Deadly Sins vs. Team Bow
Team Slime vs. Team Kaga
Wild Card - Team Rogues vs. Team Wolfmen)

Raphtalia: (looks at a screen showing data on Team Beast) Something about some of the members of Team Beast... One of them seems... familiar to me, while a few of them look like Demi-Humans, but... they're not of Lurolona Village.

Naofumi: Something's up all right.

Filo: Who are they anyway?

Kizuna: Something tells me we'll know soon enough.

Volmor: All right, everyone! First match shall be Team Shield vs. Team Beast! Teams, report to the arena!

(The two teams do so and face each other.)

Nadia: So, you're the famous Shield Hero. I heard many things about you.

Naofumi: Including my so-called crimes, huh?

Nadia: (scoffs) As if. I knew that those were all a lie.

Naofumi: Glad to know you disagree with that controversy.

Orcahime: Now that the matter is out of the way...

Fohl: (shaking, but confident) Show us your mettle!

Raphtalia: Gladly!

(The two teams fought each other for a long time before Raphtalia took a moment to speak with Nadia.)

Nadia: Not bad, Katana Hero. Did look familiar, but you did wonderful in battle.

Raphtalia: As did you, Nadia. Or should I say.... Sadeena?

(Nadia, whose name is now revealed to be Sadeena, is shocked to hear this while recognizing Raphtalia.)

Sadeena: Raphtalia?! Is it really you?!

Raphtalia: Yep! It's me!

(Sadeena secretly signals Raphtalia to pull a win, which she did by disarming her and pointing her swords at her.)

Raphtalia: Yield!

Sadeena: Well played. I yield.

Orcahime: As do I. I, Orcahime.... No... I, Shildina, also forfeit, as we both knew Raphtalia.

(The crowds murmur in understanding. Meanwhile, Filo defeats Larsazusa and Elmelo both, with help from Glass and Kizuna, while L'Arc and Therese defeat Murder Clown and Naofumi defeats Fohl {while going a bit easy on him}.)

Volmor: It's over! The winner of this match, Team Shield!!!!!!!!

(The crowd went wild at this, cheering for Naofumi and his friends, who, along with Team Beast, leave the arena to regroup with the others.)

Volmor's voice: Only one hour before the next match, so be ready!

(After the regrouping, Raphtalia explains her history with Sadeena and Shildina to everyone while telling the two what happened after they left her. After the explanation, everyone understands.)

Sadeena: Now I understand. During your travels to help the Shield Hero, you were treated badly by his haters, up till the false princess and the bad king were exposed for their crimes. On top of that, you became the Katana Hero later on in your travels.

Raphtalia: That's right.

Milim: So, Sadeena's your bestie, huh, Raphtalia?

Raphtalia: Exactly. (indicating Murder Clown, Fohl, Larsazusa and Elmelo) And who are they?

Shildina: Well, Murder Clown is actually S'yne Lokk.

S'yne: That's right. I was from a destroyed world, but I live in this new world now, thanks to the Gods of Order.

Sadeena: I met Larsazusa and Elmelo when I first started fighting in colosseums all over the world.

(Larsazusa and Elmelo bow in respect before speaking.)

Larsazusa: It's an honor to meet the Shield Hero and his companions.

Elmelo: Agreed.

Fohl: And my name is Fohl Fayon. And I have my reasons to fight alongside them in this tournament.

(Sadeena then takes a girl {who's a Demi-Human like Fohl} who is wrapped in bandages into the room.)

Fohl: My sister. Atla. Blind from birth, she had suffered from a weak constitution and a multitude of diseases. Which is why she's wrapped in bandages. The reason I joined them is because I wanted to get the money for her medicine. That's also why I allowed myself to be in slavery before Sadeena's group bought me and my sister from a slave merchant.

Atla: (weakly) Hi. (coughs)

Elizabeth: (gasps) You poor thing... Everyone, stand back and let me help her.

Fohl: How?

Meliodas: Trust her. She knows what to do.

(Then Elizabeth placed her hand on Atla's forehead, and started glowing.)

Fohl: What's happening?

Filo: She's glowing.

Naofumi: What's she doing?

(In almost a moment, Atla began glowing, too. Eventually, the glowing subsided for both of them.)

Elizabeth: There, all better now. Your ailments are gone, and your vision is restored.

Atla: (surprised) Hey, I'm not coughing anymore! (gasps) And I can see now!

(Atla then got up and as she stands herself up, the bandages fall off, revealing her body completely healed, to the amazement of everyone but the Seven Deadly Sins and their friends.)

Fohl: (gasps) Her sores! They're gone!!

Rimuru: (surprised) How the heck did she do it?!

Elizabeth: I'm a druid, and I have Goddess powers.

Meliodas: It's true.

Gowther: Thanks to Elizabeth, Atla won't have to worry about ailments ever again.

Atla: (overjoyed) Oh, thank you so much!

(Volmor and Demeter then show up into the room.)

Volmor: Indeed, a wonderous sight to see a miracle happen.

Diane: Volmor! Demeter!

Demeter: It is good to see you all doing well. (to Naofumi's group, especially Raphtalia and Filo) Congratulations on the first match.

Raphtalia: (happily) Thanks, Mom!

Filo: (likewise) Glad we could win!

Naofumi: I'm curious, though. Volmor, how do you and Demeter know each other?

Volmor: Simple. She's my fiancé.

Naofumi: (shocked) Your what?!

Meliodas: (intrigued) Well, there's something we didn't know about.

Elizabeth: Volmor, are you... human?

Volmor: As a matter of fact, I'm just like Meliodas, Rimuru's friend Milim and some others, a demon.

Kizuna: (shocked) No way!!!

L'Arc: (likewise) That's impossible!

Demeter: (giggles) You haven't forgotten what Ares said before he gave Naofumi the Deity Sword, have you? Nothing's impossible for the Four Gods of Order.

Veldora: (smirks) That's amazingly unexpected!

Rimuru: (grins) That's incredible!

Rifana: Are you two getting married? Soon?

Raphy: (while held by Rifana) Raph?

Demeter: Of course we are. Soon after the tournament, in fact.

Filo: But that means... (gasps excitedly) Volmor's gonna be me and Raphtalia's daddy!

Demeter: (nods) Precisely.

Volmor: Demeter told me all about you two. You two and your friends are in good hands.

Filo: Yay!

Volmor: By the way, the next is still coming up in less than an hour, so be ready.

Naofumi: Got it.

Ban: No problem, man.

(Some time later, the next match begins.)

Volmor: Now, we proceed to the next match! Team Seven Deadly Sins vs. Team Bow!

(The crowd, including Team Shield and Team Slime, applaud as Team Seven Deadly Sins {Meliodas, Ban, King, Diane, Gowther, Merlina and Escanor} and Team Bow {Itsuki, Rishia, Gobta, Shuna, Rigurd, Yomogi and Solaad} face each other in the arena.)

Meliodas: Let's see how you improved your skills since we last saw each other, Solaad.

Solaad: My plan exactly.

(The fight went on for a while until Team Seven Deadly Sins won the match, thanks to Escanor showing his true strength for the first time in a long time. Meliodas was impressed with how much Solaad's skills have improved.)

Meliodas: Whoo! You put up a hell of a fight, Solaad!

Solaad: Thanks. But nothing compared to Escanor's power, that's for sure.

(The crowd roared with excitement for another good match.)

Volmor: All right! The next match will be Team Slime vs. Team Kaga!

(Team Seven Deadly Sins and Team Bow leave the arena, while Team Slime {Rimuru, Milim, Benimaru, Geld, Souei, Shion and Veldora} and Team Kaga {Michio Kaga, Roxanne, Sherry, Miria, Vesta and Rutina} enter it.)

Raphtalia: Looks like Rimuru's team's gonna fight this Team Kaga.

Naofumi: Yeah. Let's see what they're like and what they can do.

(Everyone watched the two teams face each other.)

Rimuru: Judging from the look of you guys, I'd say you're not from around here. You must be from another world which integrated into this one like our world did.

Michio: I'm surprised you figured us out that easily.

Rimuru: And you guys are...?

Michio: I'm Michio Kaga, and this is my harem, consisting of the following; Roxanne, Sherry, Miria, Vesta, and Rutina.

Roxanne: You can introduce yourselves after the match, if you'd like.

Rimuru: Good idea.

(And thus, the match begins and, as shown in a montage, Team Slime put up a fight until Team Kaga eventually gains the upper hand and ultimately won the match.)

Volmor: Team Kaga wins!

Meliodas: You guys see that?

Naofumi: That Michio character's no doubt like me, Kizuna, Itsuki, the other Cardinal Heroes and Rimuru.

Kizuna: Yeah, an RPG player stuck in another world.

(Raphtalia looks at Roxanne in interest.)

Raphtalia: Say, that Roxanne girl looks almost Demi-Human.

Naofumi: (sharing Raphtalia's intrigue) You're right.

Filo: Must be different kinds that existed in their original world before it was added to our new world.

Volmor: All right! We'll have one hour before the Wild Card Match!

(As if on cue, the teams {excluding Team Rouges and Team Wolfmen} then meet in the break room. Michio and his harem explain their adventures before their world was added to Britannia via the Grand Cross convergence to the heroes, who took interest. In turn, Meliodas's group, Naofumi's group {now with Sadeena, Shildina, Fohl, Atla, S'yne Lokk, Larsazusa and Elmelo joining} and Rimuru's group all tell their respective stories to Michio's group.)

Naofumi: Let me see if I got this straight. You used to live a life of being perpetually bullied, and treated like an outcast in high school, and for that, you ended up living in a game world you can't log out of, you made a harem out of girls who became loyal slaves to you, and you've been making a living for yourselves while getting used to the RPG game world, up till now.

Michio: That's right. And here I thought my life was bad, when yours was the worst in comparison, Naofumi. I mean, that heartless, conniving bitch!

Naofumi: (smirks) Bitch is right, cause thanks to her being exposed for her crimes, that's her name from now on: Bitch. And for her adventuring name, she goes by Whore.

(This got all the groups in the room laughing. Shortly after the laughing stops.)

Michio: And the stuff after that? That Kyo Ethnina sure is a whack job.

Rimuru: Whack job is right. I mean, seriously! Everything he put Naofumi, Kizuna, and the others through?!

Meliodas: If that bastard were still alive, I'd rip his heart out!

Naofumi: If someone DOES bring him back, I'm sure you'd get the chance, pal.

(Raphtalia examines Roxanne out of curiosity.)

Raphtalia: Hmm... I've never seen your type of species like you before.

Roxanne: I was gonna say the same about your type.

Raphtalia: I'm a Demi-Human. Are you a Demi-Human, too?

Roxanne: Actually, I'm a Wolfkin. Which, until now, I never realized are a type of Demi-Human. So, that's close. So, what Demi-Human type are you?

Raphtalia: I'm a demi-human with raccoon and tanuki ancestry.

Roxanne: (seeing Raphtalia's tail) That explains the ears and tail.

(Filo examines Vesta.)

Filo: I'm guessing this one's some sort of Dragon Demi-Human or something?

Vesta: As a matter of fact, I'm a Dragonkin.

Filo: (giggles) I thought so! (turns into her Filolial form) Normally, my kind hates dragons, but I started to make exceptions.

Vesta: Whoa! You turned into a big bird!

Melty: (happily) She's a Filolial!

Michio: A Filolial? What's a Filolial?

Naofumi: Birdlike creatures you can ride on, naturally.

Michio: (surprised) Ride on?! Man! The game world I came from never has those kinda creatures! Makes me wish I could have one of my own!

Raphtalia: Maybe one day, we can get you one!

Vesta: I see! (to Filo) Your kind is amazing!

Filo: (turns back into her human-angel form, happily) Thanks!

Raphtalia: (looking at Miria) I'm guessing that, since Roxanne's a Wolfkin, you're a Catkin, which is also a type of Demi-Human?

Miria: That's right! You can easily tell by my cat ears and cat tail!

Diane: No offense, but aren't Catkin and Wolfkin supposed to be... enemies, on account of them being like cats and dogs?

Michio: (smirks) Oh, believe it or not, despite that stereotype, Wolfkin and Catkin don't have any problems with each other at all.

Roxanne: Yeah, Wolfkin and Catkin can live in harmony!

Miria: Like me and Roxanne!

(Kizuna looks at Sherry.)

Kizuna: And what kind of species are you, Sherry?

Sherry: That's easy. I'm a dwarf.

(Rimuru looks at Rutina.)

Rimuru: And you must be an elf.

Rutina: Good guess.

Filo: (confused) That's funny. I thought Sherry is an elf, too, cause of her ears.

Sherry: Don't be fooled by that stereotype, Filo.

Naofumi: So, Michio, this slave merchant you bought your harem from... The one named Alan... He does let the slaves he sells wander around the house he owns while in his service, right?

Michio: He does. Why do you ask? Is there a difference between him and any slave merchant you know that you bought Raphtalia and the egg that hatched into Filo from?

Naofumi: Well, you could say that. He's a Slave Trader named Beloukas, a short, creepy-looking little man. Despite his appearance, though, he's one of the best people I met in the world I come from, especially when it comes to selling slaves.

Raphtalia: Yeah. If it weren't for him, me and Filo never would've gotten to be with Naofumi!

Roxanne: I see. But does he let slaves wander his place like Alan allowed us in his house?

Naofumi: Well... not exactly. He usually keeps them in cages.

Sherry: (gasps) That's terrible!

Raphtalia: Well, it seems like it, but he has a safety precaution due to possible dangers from some.

Kizuna: Yeah. From what we were told by Naofumi, some of the slaves he keeps in cages are... how do I put it politely... feral.

Rutina: That explains it.

Miria: (a bit worried) Uh... how feral?

Naofumi: Aggressively feral. That's why Beloukas puts slave crests on them to keep them under control, even when he sells them to people.

Michio: (cringes) Oooh, that's a very good point.

Roxanne: (sweatdrops) Yeah, we can see that.

Rutina: Then we can just carefully pick out a slave from him that's good enough to join us.

Raphtalia: Maybe he and this Alan guy can be partners and they can work something out between them.

Miria: Hey, that's not a bad idea.

Therese: Do you suppose the Four Gods of Order could arrange that?

King: Maybe they could!

Diane: Yeah, to learn from each other's methods with their slaves! As long as they treat them nicely before selling them, I'm happy!

Sherry: I agree!

Meliodas: In fact, would you guys like to join us?

Michio: (surprised) Whoa, whoa, whoa. You're asking us to join you in adventuring in the new world?

Meliodas: Yep! The more, the merrier.

Naofumi: If you do join us, we teach you everything we know, and you teach us everything you know. It's that simple.

Michio: (thinks about it) Hmm... (smiles, as he holds out his hand) Deal!

(Then Naofumi took his hand as they both shook.)

Naofumi: (smirks) Then welcome aboard.

Volmor's voice: I decided a change of plans for the next match, folks! Due to a surge of bandits trying to break in with help from the eliminated arrogant knights, I decided a special final match is in order! Teams Seven Deadly Sins, Shield and Kaga, plus certain members from Team Slime, Team Bow and Team Beast vs. Team Rogues, Team Wolfmen, the ex-knights AND the invading bandits!

Ban: Bandits, huh?

Naofumi: (sighs) Still trying to kill me and my friends, even after we exposed Bitch and King Trash.

Michio: Which ones? Bandits or those ex-knights?

Melty: The ex-knights. Those scoundrels.

Itsuki: Something tells me they're still bitter about Naofumi doing more than they and the rest of us heroes did, which is why they defected and became criminals.

L'Arc: Damn them!

Volmor's voice: Teams Seven Deadly Sins, Shield and Kaga shall take 4 members each of Teams Slime, Bow and Beasts with them into this battle!

Raphtalia: You heard him, everyone.

Naofumi: Right. From Team Bow, we'll take Itsuki, Rishia, Yomogi and Solaad. From Team Slime will be Rimuru, Milim, Benimaru, and Veldora. And from Team Beast will be Sadeena, Shildina, Fohl, and S'yne.

Itsuki: We'll do whatever we can to help.

Rimuru: So will we.

Sadeena: Us, too.

Meliodas: All right. Let's get this done.

(Everyone nods. Then, after the hour has passed, Teams Seven Deadly Sins, Shield and Kaga, with the addition of Itsuki, Rishia, Yomogi, Solaad, Rimuru, Milim, Benimaru, Veldora, Sadeena, Shildina, Fohl and S'yne, enter the arena and face Teams Rogues and Wolfmen, along with the ex-knights {thus a rematch for them} and the bandits that broke in.}

Mald: (angrily) It's payback time for what you did to us, Shield Demon!

Naofumi: (smirks and shakes his head in amusement while laughing) Still thinking I'm some kind of demon because of the Wrath Shield and all that, huh?

Rojeel: Damn right we think you're a demon! Corrupting the kingdom and turning everyone against the true ruler! You're gonna pay!

Other ex-knights: YEAH!!!

L'Arc: (equally as amused as Naofumi) Those guys never learn, do they?

Raphtalia: (likewise) Are you referring to Bitch? If so, where is she?

Lesty: (darkly, smirks evilly) You'll know soon enough, criminal.

Volmor: Ladies and gentlemen, let the final battle... BEGIN!!!!!!

Meliodas: (as he readies his signature blade) GET 'EM, GUYS!!!!

(As the fight began, the combined hero teams easily defeated the bandits, ex-knights and Wolfmen before it's just Team Rogues left for them to fight.)

Naofumi: Sweet. That takes care the lot of them.

Raphtalia: You said it.

Rimuru: Just those jerks left!

Naofumi: Here we come!

(The heroic teams fought against Team Rogues. It was an intense fight as the crowd cheered on. The cloaked figure did an evil smirk, and cast a blast of Wind magic onto the hero teams, sending them flying before Team Rogues started beating them up. Meanwhile, in the area Motoyasu is in, he was still watching the tournament and could not believe what he just saw.)

Motoyasu: (in a mix of disbelief, disappointment and outrage) That's exactly like back when I... beat Naofumi. You mean... I won by... cheating?

(Motoyasu then growls at the revelation.)

Motoyasu: (angrily) Naofumi was right! That lying, cheating, manipulative... (shakes head in an "I can't believe I'm gonna say this" manner) ...BITCH!!!!

(Back at the arena, the teams' friends who are watching this from the audience also saw that moment in shock and disbelief.)

Wild: (shocked) Hey! (angrily) That's a foul!

Hawk: (angrily) Yeah! That's not fair!

Melty: (likewise) Uncalled for!

(It was then that Volmor and Demeter, who were also watching, were furious.)

Volmor: STOP THE MATCH!!!!

(Volmor's angry order echoed throughout the arena while Team Rogues stopped hitting the fallen Team Shield in startlement, as did the cloaked figure, who unintentionally ceased her spell, freeing the heroes from it.)

Demeter: (points to the cloaked figure) SEIZE THE SABOTEUR!!!

(The cloaked figure then made a beeline for one of the exits of the arena.)

Volmor: DON'T LET THEM ESCAPE!!!

(Larsazusa and Elmelo blocked the exit the cloaked figure was heading to, grabbed the figure and dragged it into the arena, the perpetrator struggling in vain to break free.)

Cloaked Figure: (with a surprising, yet familiar female voice) Unhand me, you monsters!

Naofumi: (recognizing the voice while recovering) Well, well, well! About time you were discovered!

Meliodas: So you know this figure?

Naofumi: (while walking up to the cloaked figure, glaring at her) As a matter of fact, I do!

(Raphtalia then joins him and grabs the cloak.)

Naofumi: You remember "Public Enemy #1" that the Four Gods mentioned the other day? (pointing at the figure accusingly) This is her!

(The figure whose cloak was yanked from her was revealed to be none other than Ex-Princess Malty Melromarc/Myne Sophia, now known as Bitch/Whore.)

Raphtalia: Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the former princess of Melromarc, Malty, also known as not Myne Sophia, but Bitch and Whore!

(The crowds boo Malty and laugh at her. Meanwhile, Motoyasu, still watching from wherever he is, glares at her.)

Motoyasu: Whore, you swine! How could you?! Helping your posse cheat to win like you did with ME?! I don't know if you can hear me, Naofumi, but... MAKE HER PAY FOR THIS!!!!

(Back at the arena, Malty was angry about being caught and exposed.)

Malty: Damn! I almost had you Shield Demon criminals put out of your misery!

Milim: (angrily) They're no demon criminals, Bitch! You are!!!

Mald: (glaring) Don't talk about the true Queen of Melromarc that way!

Kizuna: True Queen of Melromarc, my FOOT!

Lesty: Anyone who dares to insult my friend shall be destroyed!

Escanor: If anyone is going to be destroyed, it shall be you lot for cheating.

Malty: Oh, yeah?! Prove it! No matter what you do, I'm always one step ahead! I can just turn everyone against you and make them see how evil you are, and then you fools will be history!

Demeter: Not if the Four Gods can help it, villain!

Malty: And just what are you going to do about it?

Demeter: As I recall, you still have that slave crest on you and everyone knows the truth thanks to that!

Malty: Only the fools in Melromarc know the truth about me! No one else knows a thing, so, therefore, I'm safe! No one can touch me!

Volmor: (smirks) That's what you think, Whore. The Gods of Order see, hear, and know all, and so do I. Therefore, you will be watched by us whenever you do bad things, no matter where you are.

Demeter: And furthermore, because of your attempt to interfere and ruin things for the Shield Hero and his friends, you must be punished. For that reason, we will let the match continue, but with you participating and playing fair with NO cheating magic whatsoever! Any more cheating will enable us to have you delivered to Melromarc for judgment and execution!

Malty: (angrily) No!!!

Volmor: Yes!! Now resume the match, and FIGHT!!!

(The fighting almost immediately resumed as Malty found herself clashing blades with Raphtalia.)

Ex-knight leader: No! Save the Queen!

(Escanor attacks and incapacitates the Ex-knight leader.)

Escanor: I don't think so.

(Throughout the fight, the heroes fought against Team Rogues with all their might, Naofumi eventually clashing with Malty.)

Naofumi: You may know me as the Shield Hero, but today, you face a warrior blessed by the gods! The Deity Sword will bring your downfall!

Malty: (growls) You're not supposed to wield any weapons besides the shield!

Naofumi: Too bad, Bitch! This sword is given to me by the Gods, cause they chose me!

Malty: Why am I not the chosen one?! It’s not fair!

Naofumi: Oh, you're chosen, all right, to be a villain hated by all! Now, TAKE THIS!!!!

(Then he slashed Malty with the sword, injuring her and knocking her badly out cold. The long fight was over, as the heroes defeated Team Rogues, winning the match.)

Volmor: Ladies and gentlemen! The winners of the tournament, THE HEROES OF THE NEW WORLD!!!!

(The audience cheers for the heroes while Malty's followers {including the ex-knights}, along with the wolfmen and bandits that didn't get captured, carry her out of the colosseum while retreating.)

Mald: (as he helped carry the unconscious Malty away) We'll get you for this, Shield Demon, if it's the last thing we do!!!!

Lesty: (likewise) You AND your friends! ALL of them!!!

(Back with Motoyasu in the still-unknown area, he was laughing his butt off about what happened.)

Motoyasu: (laughing) Oh my God, that was hilarious! I never realized that Bitch getting beaten up would be such a riot! Serves her and Lesty right!

(Back with the heroes, a montage can be seen. First, they celebrate their victory at the Boar Hat. The next day, they attend Volmor and Demeter's wedding, with Raphtalia and Filo being happy to have a new father. Then, the heroes watch Alan, the slave merchant Michio and his harem know, and Beloukas, the slave merchant that Naofumi's group knows, shake hands and form a new partnership before giving Michio a Gatcha Egg {similar to the one Naofumi had that hatched into Filo}. Finally, we see Larsazusa and Elmelo being dropped off at Lurolona Village, to serve as its protectors. Now, with the montage over, we see the heroes getting ready to get back to their next destination when Filo sees something in the woods.)

Filo: (curious, as she pointed towards the woods) Hey, what's that?

Naofumi: (turning towards Filo with the others) Hmm?

Kizuna: (looking at where Filo's pointing) What's what?

Raphtalia: (likewise) Only one way to find out. Let's go.

(Then the groups headed towards the woods, where it turns out Filo was pointing at a shadowy figure.)

Michio: (cautiously) If it's a monster, we better be careful.

Roxanne: Right.

(The shadowy figure was spying on the heroes. But when it noticed them coming closer to it, the figure quickly hid behind a tree.)

Gowther: Whatever it is must be shy or something.

Meliodas: It sure doesn't look like a monster.

Elizabeth: It looks human or... Demi-Human.

Raphtalia: What?

Naofumi: You sure?

Elizabeth: Yeah.

Milim: There's only one way to find out.

Ellatt: (towards the figure) Come on. Come on. Come on out. It's okay.

(The shadowy figure slowly peeked out from behind the tree.)

Elizabeth: We're not gonna hurt you. Come on.

Diane: Yeah, you don't need to be scared of us. Come on.

(The shadowy figure then slowly came out from behind the tree and then showed itself. To the surprise of the heroes, the figure looks like Raphtalia when she was a kid!)

Naofumi: What the--?

Raphtalia: She looks like... me, when I was a child. But... how is this possible?

(Raphtalia and her apparently young doppelganger stare at each other, ending the episode.)
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Ending Theme: 'Yuzurenai {Unyielding}' by Chiai Fujikawa
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'Next Episode - Episode #3. Raphlila'

Chapter Text

(Where we left off, our heroes were heading to get back on track to their next destination when Filo sees something in the woods.)

Filo: (curious, as she pointed towards the woods) Hey, what's that?

Naofumi: (turning towards Filo with the others) Hmm?

Kizuna: (looking at where Filo's pointing) What's what?

Raphtalia: (likewise) Only one way to find out. Let's go.

(Then the groups headed towards the woods, where it turns out Filo was pointing at a shadowy figure.)

Michio: (cautiously) If it's a monster, we better be careful.

Roxanne: Right.

(The shadowy figure was spying on the heroes. But when it noticed them coming closer to it, the figure quickly hid behind a tree.)

Gowther: Whatever it is must be shy or something.

Meliodas: It sure doesn't look like a monster.

Elizabeth: It looks human or... Demi-Human.

Raphtalia: What?

Naofumi: You sure?

Elizabeth: Yeah.

Milim: There's only one way to find out.

Ellatt: (towards the figure) Come on. Come on. Come on out. It's okay.

(The shadowy figure slowly peeked out from behind the tree.)

Elizabeth: We're not gonna hurt you. Come on.

Diane: Yeah, you don't need to be scared of us. Come on.

(The shadowy figure then slowly came out from behind the tree and then showed itself. To the surprise of the heroes, the figure looks like Raphtalia when she was a kid!)

Naofumi: What the--?

Raphtalia: She looks like... me. The younger me. But... how?

(Raphtalia and her apparently young doppelganger stare at each other.)

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Opening Theme: 'RISE' by MADKID

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'Chapter 1: New World; Episode 3: Raphlila'

(Raphtalia continues to look at her young doppelganger.)

Raphtalia: Who are you? Why do you look like me?

'Young Raphtalia': I.... I don't know... All I remember is that a certain one of the Gods of Order created me and sent me to find you, Raphtalia.

Hawk: One of the Gods of Order created you? Which one?

(Just then, after a sudden flash of light, Demeter appeared. Volmor is there beside her.)

Demeter: (smiling) That would be me, Hawk.

Filo: (smiles in delight) Mommy! Daddy!

Volmor: (smirks) Hey, Filo.

Raphtalia: (to Demeter) Mom, how did you create this young lookalike of me?

Demeter: Simple: I created her from bits of your genetics, right after I adopted you and Filo.

Raphtalia: (gasps, but then smiles upon a realization) Of course. You gods have a lot of powers, after all.

Demeter: What's more, since this is a new, real world, you won't have to worry about your body being de-aged and level reset anymore.

Raphtalia: (excitedly) Really?! That's great! (indicating the doppelganger) Let me guess: You plan to adopt her, too?

Demeter: That's right! Because I like how you looked as a kid, I made this clone as inspiration, to become your little sister!

'Young Raphtalia': (surprised) Sister?!

Demeter: That's right. But first, a little something to make her more part of your lives. And I will need Gowther's help to do it, so to speak.

Gowther: (intrigued) Me? What can I do for you, o great goddess?

Demeter: Simple. I want you to alter Naofumi's group's memories, make it as if she has been with them, especially Raphtalia, all along.

Naofumi: (smiles) You know, that's actually a pretty good idea.

Filo: I agree! I would love to have another sister!

Gowther: I guess I could, but... what if there are consequences like before?

Demeter: Oh, don't worry. There won't be any consequences for this one. In fact, with the powers of the Gods of Order, anyone else affected from the memory altering from a particular individual, like those who know Naofumi's group, would know and feel their memory change, yet also know about the new memories.

Diane: I think it's a great way to do it!

King: It'll be fine, friend. Trust us.

Gowther: Well... All right. Let's get it done.

Raphtalia: Wait! We have to think of a new name for my clone first!

Volmor: A very good point, Raphtalia.

L'Arc: Any ideas, anyone?

Therese: Hmm... this could be tricky.

Naofumi: You're right about that.

Kizuna: Maybe it should be something similar to Raphtalia.

Filo: Yeah! (pointing at Raphy, who is on Raphtalia's shoulder) In fact, almost as similar to Raphtalia as Raphy!

Elizabeth: That's actually a good idea, Filo!

(Raphtalia does some thinking before deciding.)

Raphtalia: I got just the name! (to "Young Raphtalia") We will call you... Raphlila!

(The girl, now named Raphlila, smiles in delight of that.)

Raphlila: I love that name! Just as much as I love you!

(Then the two girls hugged each other joyfully while nuzzling affectionately.)

Raphy: (watching from Raphtalia's shoulder; smiles) Raph-raph.

Demeter: Now that that's settled, let's begin.

Gowther: (inhales and exhales) Here goes... Invasion!

(Then he conjured up a pair of luminous, purple energy bows.)

Filo: (nervously) Uh... this isn't gonna hurt, is it?

Demeter: (smirks, as she holds up her glowing hands) Not this one.

(Then the purple light turned to gold thanks to Demeter's magic.)

Gowther: Combined Technique: Rewrite Sacred Light of Rejuvenation!!!

(Then he fired the golden arrows of light at Naofumi's group, who felt the arrows rush through their heads painlessly, yet they all feel the sudden memory change in their heads.)

Naofumi: Whoa!!

Raphtalia: I can feel it!

(In other parts of the world, Ren and Motoyasu each feel it.)

Ren: What the--?

Motoyasu: The Gods are doing another change this time! I feel it!

(Meanwhile, in her sanctuary, Fitoria also feels the change.)

Fitoria: I can feel it... My Gods have made another change! This time, to my memories!

(Meanwhile, at Castle Melromarc, Queen Mirellia also feels the change.)

Queen Mirellia: My goodness! What was that? Did something happen... to my memories? The Gods of Order my people and I watched the other day must've done another change.

(Back at Naofumi's group, the process reached its end and completion.)

Gowther: It's done. And with a new Combined Technique that I never did before, too! That was incredible!

Demeter: I'm glad you enjoyed doing that, Gowther. Just as much as I did.

Filo: Wow! That technique just now didn't hurt me at all!

Naofumi: Incredible! Our memories are now as if Raphlila was with us from the start!

Raphtalia: And while we battled the Spirit Tortoise and Kyo, and then traveled to Glass and Kizuna's world and back, Raphlila stayed behind at the village with Keel and the others!

Raphlila: Yeah, cause battling giant monsters is too dangerous for me, and I'm not ready to face them!

Raphtalia: Maybe I can teach you how to fight properly.

Naofumi: Good idea, Raphtalia. We'll make a warrior out of her yet.

Demeter: Sounds reasonable. She might even be useful when you reach the place you plan to head to.

Kizuna: (smiling happily) Then it's settled! We'll train her on the way!

Naofumi: But no slave crest for her.

Demeter: All sound reasonable. I loathe innocent children treated like slaves anyway.

Raphtalia: Good to know.

Demeter: (holding out her open arms towards Raphlila) Now, come to me and Volmor, Raphlila. We're adopting you like we did Raphtalia and Filo. You're part of the family now.

(Feeling the love and joy of having parents again, Raphlila ran up to Demeter and hugged her happily as Volmor joined the embrace along with Raphtalia and Filo.)

Everyone else: Awww!

Roxanne: (happily) How sweet!

Rifana: (likewise) You said it.

Meliodas: (giving a friendly smile to Raphlila) Hey, are you hungry?

Raphlila: (eagerly) Yeah!

Meliodas: Then come with us to the Boar Tavern. We got a lot of good food for you!

Raphlila: (happily) Oh boy!

Raphtalia: Come on inside then. (as she, Raphlila, and Filo wave to their parents) Bye, mom! Bye, Dad!

Demeter: Goodbye, children!

Volmor: Have fun! We'll be watching over all of you!

(The two leave before the group takes Raphlila into the Boar Hat, where a feast is held. Afterwards, the group gets to an area where they decide to train Raphlila.)

Naofumi: Okay, Raphlila, this is where we'll train you.

Raphtalia: I'll be one of your instructors since I have been through similar training before, so don't worry.

Raphlila: I hope you're right, Raphtalia.

(Then, some rustling was heard from everywhere in the tall blades of grass around them.)

Kizuna: (as she gets in a stance) Uh-oh! Here they come!

(Then what looked like a bunch of different-colored, mean-looking balloons came out and charged at the group.)

Rimuru: (confused) Balloon creatures?

Itsuki: Looks can be deceiving, Rimuru.

Hawk: (cockily) Ahh, how bad can those things be?

(As if tempting fate, one of the orange balloon creatures bit hard on Hawk's butt.)

Hawk: YEOOOOOOWWWW!!!!

Itsuki: (dryly) Told you.

Wild: DANG! RIGHT IN THE REAR!

Raphlila: (charging at the balloon biting Hawk's butt with a dagger) Hang on!!

(Then she slashed the balloon creature into pieces without hurting Hawk.)

Hawk: (sighs in relief) Ah, that was close.

Naofumi: (impressed) Hey, that was pretty good for a first-time move!

Raphtalia: (likewise) I agree. Like a deja vu of sorts.

L'Arc: Look out! Here comes some more!

(The other balloon creatures were now joined by a few more before charging towards the group.)

Raphtalia: Follow my lead, Raphlila! Watch and learn!

(Then Raphtalia started slashing some more of the balloon creatures.)

Raphtalia: See? Just like that!

Raphlila: Right! Got it!

Filo: (points to another balloon creature charging) There!

(Raphlila saw it approaching and swiftly slashed it.)

Rishia: That's the way!

Itsuki: Keep it up!

Hawk: (as steam shoots out his snout in anger) All right, that does it! (as he charges at a balloon creature) I'll teach you to bite me, you bubble brain!!! Chorizo Strike!!!

(Then the pink pig released a flurry of punches onto the enemy until it popped.)

Hawk: Yeah!! That's what I'm talkin' about!

Milim: Only 6 left!

Roxanne: (as she got three balloon creatures running into her Steel Shield) Raphlila, attack now!

(Raphlila ran up to her and slashed the balloons in half with her dagger.)

Michio: Way to go!

Filo: Awesome, Raphlila!

Meliodas: You're getting the hang of it, kid!

(Then Raphlila slashed the last few balloon creatures with ease.)

Kizuna: Great job!

Escanor: (as he applauds) Well done!

Ban: Ya know, I just realized something. I don't recall any balloon monsters in Britannia.

King: (intrigued, sharing Ban's confusion) That's funny. Neither do I.

Naofumi: The last time Raphtalia and I saw them was back in the world I came from. (realizes something) Hey, you don't suppose...?

Raphtalia: No doubt about it! The monsters from our worlds came into this new world, as well!

Itsuki: (gasps in realization) The Gods! When they merged our worlds, all the monsters from them gained new territories!

Glass: Looks like it to me.

Sadeena: Well, I'll be!

Fohl: Sounds interesting!

Melty: But then, if all monsters from our worlds are together, that must mean--

(Just then, more rustling was heard.)

Filo: Uh-oh! Here come some more monsters!

(Then what looked like some rabbit monsters swiftly emerged from the tall grass to attack the group.)

Naofumi: A swarm of Usapils!

Ban: (grins) All right! Rabbit meat!

L'Arc: Usapil meat, to be precise.

(One of the Usapils leaped towards Raphlila.)

King: Raphlila, watch out!

(Luckily, Naofumi blocked the Usapil with his arm, causing it to start biting on him.)

Naofumi: Kill it, Raphlila! Go on, quickly!

(But Raphlila stepped backward as she whimpered.)

Naofumi: Hurry up! What're you waiting for?!

Raphlila: (fearfully) But I can't! It'll bleed if I stab it!

Naofumi: Raphlila!

Raphlila: (steps back some more with a whimper) I hate blood!

(Raphtalia hears this with a gasp and goes to talk to Raphlila.)

Raphtalia: That's exactly how I felt when I was your age, back when I was a 'slave' to Naofumi. I had to deal with blood, cause I needed to be strong, to fight for him, through the Waves of Catastrophe. But I got over that fear, and so can you.

(Raphlila was shocked to hear all this from her older sister. Then after a moment, she picked up her dagger and spoke with a determined look on her face.)

Raphlila: I understand.

(Then she charged at the Usapil in Naofumi's arm, who held it toward her as she stabbed it, letting blood gush out on the two before the rabbit creature disappeared.)

Raphlila: (panting) Then I too have no choice. Naofumi, just like my sister, I'll fight for you. Just don't... don't throw me away.

Naofumi: Deal.

Raphtalia: That's a promise.

(Then after a moment of hesitance, Raphlila killed another attacking Usapil.)

Meliodas: Nice!

Hawk: Attagirl!

(Just then, a vicious roar was heard, startling almost everyone.)

Melty: (gasps) What was that?!

(Then the ground started quaking as thundering footsteps were heard.)

Michio: If I have to guess... I'd say a boss is coming!

Meliodas: Yeah, a tutorial boss fit for Raphlila!

(At that moment, a big, black-and-purple Cerberus-like demon creature charged through some trees while revealing itself, growling viciously.)

Roxanne: What is that?!

Meliodas: Yeah, a tutorial boss fit for Raphlila!

(At that moment, a big, black-and-purple Cerberus-like demon creature charged through some trees while revealing itself, growling viciously.)

Roxanne: What is that?!

L'Arc: Two words...

(One of the heads of the Cerberus-like demon lunged at a fearful Melty.)

L'Arc: (as he tackled Melty to safety, narrowly dodging the head's sharp fangs) AM-SCRAY!!

Melty: (relieved) That was too close.

Therese: Are you all right, princess?

Melty: Yeah. Whatever that thing is, it's vicious!

Hawk: (sweating fearfully) And its combat class is precisely... 150,000!

Meliodas: A demon stronger than me, huh? We'll see about that!

(Then Meliodas brought out Lostvayne and started glowing.)

Naofumi: (to the evil demon, as he readies his Deity Sword and shield) I don't know where you came from, but you're about to get slain, Shield Hero style!

(Raphtalia draws her swords and stands with him.)

Raphtalia: I'm with you, Naofumi!

L'Arc: (readies his scythe) You can definitely count us in, too, boss!

Filo: (as she gets in a fighting stance) That thing may be three times the size of my Filolial form, but I'm not afraid of it!

Melty: (standing with Filo) Neither am I!

Therese: (getting in a stance, some of her gems floating) Time to put down this dog!

(Everyone else, including Raphlila, got ready as well.)

Raphtalia: Ready, Raphlila?

Raphlila: Ready!

Kizuna: That's the spirit!

Chris: Pen!

Raphy: Raph!

(Then the three-headed creature roared viciously at the group, who all charged towards it.)

Raphlila: That looks almost just like the monster that terrorized our village long ago!

Raphtalia: You're right. And yet... something's off.

Filo: Like what?

Ban: Well, for one thing, didn't the monster you spoke of have fur?

Raphlila: Yeah! This isn't furry at all!

Raphtalia: And it has a glow. The monster we fought back then would never glow like that!

Sadeena: If I have to take a guess, I'd say someone altered a Cerberus into that thing.

Naofumi: Well, whatever this thing is, it's not welcome here!

Three-headed demon: (snarls) The Demon King shall be avenged!!!

Meliodas: Wait a minute.... This monster is a former guard dog of my father, the FORMER Demon King!

Wild: No wonder he looked familiar!

Three-headed demon: DEATH TO TRAITORS!!!!

(Then he slashed his claw at the group, who all narrowly dodged the attack.)

Merlina: What's the matter? Zeldris not Demon King enough for you?

Three-headed demon: Ha! He's not worthy of being my king! If he and Meliodas are willing to make peace with other races, then neither of them is worthy to take the throne! All traitors to the Demon Race MUST DIE!!!!

(Then the demon pounced on Naofumi, who barely struggled to hold back one of its heads. But one of the free heads bit hard on the Shield Hero's shoulder, drawing blood.)

Raphtalia: Oh, no! Naofumi!

Filo: This is bad!

Naofumi: (struggling with the demon) Raphlila, you gotta kill it! Grab your sword and kill this thing!

Raphtalia: Do it now! Save him!

Raphlila: (fearfully) I can't!

Three-headed demon: That's right! You can't! You're as weak as the Demi-Human orphan bitch who lost her worthless parents! (As more blood was drawn on Naofumi by its biting head) And when the pathetic Shield Hero dies, she will be next, and then I'll eat you!!!

(Raphlila is in tears of fear, not sure what to do.)

Three-headed demon: Don't fight me! You can't!

(Then it starts laughing evilly.)

Rimuru: Are you gonna let that thing speak to you that way?

Michio: Are you gonna let that thing talk about Demi-Humans and the Shield Hero that way and kill those who care about you?

(Hearing those words got through to the little version of Raphtalia. Tears of fear no longer shedded from her eyes as she narrowed them with determination.)

Raphlila: (as she readies her weapon) No, I won't!!!

(Then she charged towards the evil dog creature.)

Raphlila: LEAVE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONE!!!!

Milim: Attagirl, kid! Get that scoundrel!

(Then she jumped towards the head biting on Naofumi's shoulder.)

Three-headed demon: (speaking through its free head) Oh, how foolish!

(Then it attempted to bite at the lunging demi-human kid, only to be restrained by Merlina.)

Merlina: Oh, no you don't!

(Then Raphlila stabbed into the neck of the head biting Naofumi's shoulder, causing him to let go while roaring in pain.)

Raphtalia: Nice!

(Raphlila then made a rough landing on the floor after being tossed.)

Three-headed demon: (its eyes glowing red with rage while glaring deathly at Raphlila) I'll teach you to stab me!!!!

Naofumi: Air Strike Shield!!

(Then a big green shield hologram appeared in front of the three-headed creature, blocking it from attacking Raphlila. Next, Raphtalia attacked.)

Raphtalia: Dual Trigrams! Blade of Destiny!

(Then Raphtalia used her two swords to gather sixteen balls with yin-yang symbols, and then charged into the Demon King's guard dog, turning into a trail of light in the process. Afterward, she slashed the creature while summoning a yin-yang pattern that split into two, knocking back the enemy.)

Raphtalia: Raphlila! Help me finish it off!

Raphlila: Right!

(Then she yelled out as she stabbed her dagger right to the base of the three-headed demon's neck, hitting the jugular vein and causing it to gush blood.)

Three-headed demon: (snarls) Damn you!!!

Raphtalia and Raphlila: You're finished!

(The Cerberus-like creature breathed fire at the two girls, who both dodged the attack and slashed it together.)

Meliodas: If you're loyal to the former Demon King I once called my father, then it is YOU who must perish! Dark Prominence!!!

(Then he infused his sword with the power of darkness and performed a powerful slash onto the Demon King's former guard dog.)

Cerberus-like demon: (the instant it was slashed, anguished) My Emperor, I failed you!!!!

(Then there was a big explosion of light with a gash of blood, and the Cerberus was slain.)

Fohl: We got 'im!

(A blood-soaked Raphlila was sitting on the ground, panting in exhaustion.)

Naofumi: Nice job, kid.

Raphtalia: I'm proud of you, little sister.

Raphlila: (looks at Raphtalia) Sis... (as she runs up to the wounded Naofumi in tears) Master Naofumi!

(The girl hugged him as she started crying.)

Naofumi: (strains, as he hugs back) Careful. Even with the Shield's power, this wound still hurts like hell.

Raphlila: (crying) Promise me you and Raphtalia won't ever die! Don't leave me alone, Master Naofumi! (to Raphtalia) You, too, Sis! Please!

(Hearing this made Raphtalia smile a bit before putting her hand on her sister's shoulder.)

Raphtalia: We won't ever leave you, nor will we ever die. We promise.

Raphlila: (tearfully) All right.

Raphtalia: (as she gently pulls Raphlila into her, hugging and patting her, comfortingly) Shhh, it's okay.

(Filo turned back to her humanoid self as she got near her adopted sisters and joined in comforting Raphlila.)

Filo: (as she pats Raphlila on the head) There, there, Raphlila. We won't let evil demons like that hurt you or scare you again. (as Raphtalia kisses Raphlila on the forehead) Don't cry.

Raphlila: (sniffles) Thank you, Filo.

(Raphy then jumps on Raphlila's shoulder.)

Raphy: Raph-Raph!

(Raphlila then started petting Raphy, who nuzzled her cheek happily, cheering her up.)

Raphtalia: (as she held her mini doppelganger, stands up) Come on, I'll carry you back to the Boar Hat.

Raphlila: Thank you.

Naofumi: Good call. I think we'll celebrate well tonight.

Elizabeth: And I'll heal you guys up, too.

Melty: I'll help.

(Then the group headed back to the Boar Hat with Raphlila hugging and nuzzling Raphy as her sister Raphtalia carried her.)

Michio: Whew! Facing a big creature like that would surely level Raphlila up!

Roxanne: Yeah, probably to match Raphtalia in strength and abilities!

Naofumi: There's only one way to find out.

(As it turns out, while the EXP of Naofumi and his party went up some, the EXP of Raphlila skyrocketed to a very high number until it matched Raphtalia's level and stats!)

Raphtalia: Looks like it worked!

Hawk: Whoa!! Somehow, her class level's now as powerful as Raphtalia!

Filo: Wow! Way to go!

Meliodas: Wait till Zeldris hears about all this! Especially the Demon King's former guard dog!

Benimaru: Heh, Zeldris is gonna need a new guard dog, that's for sure.

Milim: You said it.

Rimuru: After we recover, let's resume heading toward the village Raphtalia pointed out on the map.

Naofumi: Agreed, Rimuru.

Sherry: I wonder what could be in that village?

Michio: We'll soon find out, Sherry.

(Meanwhile, at a road in a forest area, two men on a carriage were on their way, when suddenly, a giant cockroach-like monster emerged from the ground ahead of them, glaring down at the startled men.)

Men: Whoa!

Man #1: (scared) It's an Earth Dragon!

(The cockroach-like monster, an Earth Dragon, roared as it aimed at the cart. But then, the arm it was going to use was slashed off by a sword that was wielded by a brown-haired boy that landed a few feet in front of the Earth Dragon, whose arm is now gushing blood.)

Brown-haired boy: (as he gets up and turns around while smiling confidently) Ngh… Class 1 Danger Beast… Right, an earth dragon. This should be fun.

(The one-armed Earth Dragon growled while glaring at the warrior as reeled back, ready to attack him.)

Brown-haired boy: (smirking) Aw, don't be mad.

(Then he swiftly dodged the Earth Dragon's attack before going at him from above.)

Brown-haired boy: I'll take care of ya.

(The boy easily defeated the Earth Dragon by slashing it multiple times in midair while landing on the ground. The Dragon spurted with blood for a moment, and then it collapsed to its death. The two amazed men got out of the carriage and walked up to the brown-haired boy as one of them spoke.)

Man #1: (as the boy sheathes his sword) That was incredible, kid!

Man #2: You took down a Class 1 Danger Beast all by yourself!

(The brown-haired boy smirked confidently before turning towards the men while blushing as he spoke in a cocky tone.)

Brown-haired boy: Aww, it was nothing! Kinda like taking candy from a big scaly baby.

(The two men sweatdropped at this.)

Brown-haired boy: Oh, yeah. And the name's Tatsumi, by the way. The whole Capital's gonna know my name before too long. So you might wanna remember it.

Man #1: (dryly) So you’re going to the imperial capital to seek your fortune.

Tatsumi: (smirking with pride) Yep! Where I come from, everyone dreams of making it big in the Capital.

(The two men looked at each other at hearing this statement.)

Man #1: Look, kid, the Imperial Capital isn't some perfect dreamland.

Tatsumi: (curious) Hm?

Man #1: Sure, it's the big city, but it's been overrun with monsters even more vicious than this Earth Dragon here.

Tatsumi: (confused) I don't get it. How can the city be full of Danger Beasts?

Man #1: (seriously) Not those monsters. They're humans, but with the hearts of monsters. Damn place is crawling with them.

(Tatsumi only snorted at this before he readied his pack as he spoke.)

Tatsumi: Thanks for the warning, guys, but there's no way I'm gonna turn around and go back now. You see, me and my friends… we have a mission to make a fortune and save our village.

(It was at that very moment that Tatsumi shook his head a bit and realized something.)

Tatsumi: (thinking) Hey, wait a minute. Everything here just now- Me slaying the Earth Dragon, talking to those two men, denying the warning about the city full of monsters, my vow to save the village- Does it all feel familiar to me? Or am I going crazy?

(Unknown to Tatsumi, Apollo was watching on a screen he conjured up while standing in an alley in the village.)

Apollo: He doesn't know yet.... But he will soon enough, once the heroes get here.

(Back at the Boar Hat, everyone was recovering from the fights and celebrating Raphlila's success by having a feast.)

Raphlila: Ohh, this stuff is delicious!

Raphtalia: See, what did I tell you?

Diane: The food at the Boar Hat has gotten better since we all got together!

Itsuki: And the tavern feels like a 5-star hotel now!

Naofumi: All expenses paid for anyone who travels with the Seven Deadly Sins!

Rimuru: Anyone who's a trustworthy friend of theirs, that is.

Meliodas: Well said, fellas!

Hawk Mama's voice: Attention, passengers. We are arriving at our desired destination.

Filo: Oh, boy! We're almost there!

(Everyone goes outside to look at their destination, ending the episode.)
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Ending Theme: 'Yuzurenai {Unyielding}' by Chiai Fujikawa
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'Next Episode - Episode #4. The Return of Night Raid'

Chapter Text

(Where we left off, at a road in a forest area, two men on a carriage were on their way, when suddenly, a giant cockroach-like monster emerged from the ground ahead of them, glaring down at the startled men.)

Men: Whoa!

Man #1: (scared) It's an Earth Dragon!

(The cockroach-like monster, an Earth Dragon, roared as it aimed at the cart. But then, the arm it was going to use was slashed off by a sword that was wielded by a brown-haired boy that landed a few feet in front of the Earth Dragon, whose arm is now gushing blood.)

Brown-haired boy: (as he gets up and turns around while smiling confidently) Ngh… Class 1 Danger Beast… Right, an earth dragon. This should be fun.

(The one-armed Earth Dragon growled while glaring at the warrior as reeled back, ready to attack him.)

Brown-haired boy: (smirking) Aw, don't be mad.

(Then he swiftly dodged the Earth Dragon's attack before going at him from above.)

Brown-haired boy: I'll take care of ya.

(The boy easily defeated the Earth Dragon by slashing it multiple times in midair while landing on the ground. The Dragon spurted with blood for a moment, and then it collapsed to its death. The two amazed men got out of the carriage and walked up to the brown-haired boy as one of them spoke.)

Man #1: (as the boy sheathes his sword) That was incredible, kid!

Man #2: You took down a Class 1 Danger Beast all by yourself!

(The brown-haired boy smirked confidently before turning towards the men while blushing as he spoke in a cocky tone.)

Brown-haired boy: Aww, it was nothing! Kinda like taking candy from a big scaly baby.

(The two men sweatdropped at this.)

Brown-haired boy: Oh, yeah. And the name's Tatsumi, by the way. The whole Capital's gonna know my name before too long. So you might wanna remember it.

Man #1: (dryly) So you’re going to the imperial capital to seek your fortune.

Tatsumi: (smirking with pride) Yep! Where I come from, everyone dreams of making it big in the Capital.

(The two men looked at each other at hearing this statement.)

Man #1: Look, kid, the Imperial Capital isn't some perfect dream land.

Tatsumi: (curious) Hm?

Man #1: Sure, it's the big city, but it's been overrun with monsters even more vicious than this Earth Dragon here.

Tatsumi: (confused) I don't get it. How can the city be full of Danger Beasts?

Man #1: (seriously) Not those monsters. They're humans, but with the hearts of monsters. Damn place is crawling with them.

(Tatsumi only snorted at this before he readied his pack as he spoke.)

Tatsumi: Thanks for the warning, guys, but there's no way I'm gonna turn around and go back now. You see, me and my friends… we have a mission to make a fortune and save our village.

(It was at that very moment that Tatsumi shook his head a bit and realized something.)

Tatsumi: (thinking) Hey, wait a minute. Everything here just now- Me slaying the Earth Dragon, talking to those two men, denying the warning about the city full of monsters, my vow to save the village- Does it all feel familiar to me? Or am I going crazy?

(Unknown to Tatsumi, Apollo was watching on a screen he conjured up while standing in an alley in the village.)

Apollo: He doesn't know yet.... But he will soon enough, once the heroes get here.

(Back at the Boar Hat, everyone was recovering from the fights and celebrating Raphlila's success by having a feast.)

Raphlila: Ohh, this stuff is delicious!

Raphtalia: See, what did I tell you?

Diane: The food at the Boar Hat has gotten better since we all got together!

Itsuki: And the tavern feels like a 5-star hotel now!

Naofumi: All expenses paid for anyone who travels with the Seven Deadly Sins!

Rimuru: Anyone who's trustworthy friends of them, that is.

Meliodas: Well said, fellas!

Hawk Mama's voice: Attention, passengers. We are arriving at our desired destination.

Filo: Oh, boy! We're almost there!

(Everyone goes outside to look at their destination.)
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Opening Theme: 'RISE' by MADKID
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'Chapter 1: New World; Episode 4: The Return of Night Raid'

(Soon, Tatsumi arrived at the capital in a big village.)

Tatsumi: Ohh, man! The capital's even bigger than I thought! If things work out here, I could just buy the village! All right, I'd better get to the barracks.

(Tatsumi walked through the village until later, he arrived at the barracks and spoke with a man in charge.)

Man: So, you'd like to enlist, would you? All right, just fill out the form and bring it back to me.

(Tatsumi read over the paper form before he spoke with a frown.)

Tatsumi: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait… This says I’d be starting as a private.

Man: (dryly) You think you’re special?

Tatsumi: (angrily, as he slammed the blank form on the desk) I’m not starting from the bottom!

(The man at the desk yelled out in startlement as Tatsumi drew his sword and pointed it at him.

Tatsumi: (grins arrogantly) I'm way too good for that! I was thinking something more along the lines of a… say, captain?

(The man growled in annoyance at this before Tatsumi was thrown out of the barracks as he shouted.)

Man: GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!

(Tatsumi landed on the brick road before he sat up and glared at the man as he spoke.)

Tatsumi: Hey, come on! Can I at least take the test?!

Man: There’s a depression going on! I already got more applicants than I can handle! I'm not gonna waste a spot on some stupid kid!

Tatsumi: (confused) Huh? A depression?

Man: Now get outta here! Beat it!

(Then the man slammed the door, leaving Tatsumi sitting alone.)

Tatsumi: (groans in annoyance, as he crossed his arms) Ugh… (thinking) Maybe I could stage, like, a kidnapping and save the day just in time… Nah, that's too obvious.

(Just then, a golden brown-haired girl walked up to Tatsumi from behind as she spoke.

Girl: Hello~!

Tatsumi: (as he leaned back to look up at the girl) Huh? Huh~?

Girl: (smiling kindly) What's with the long face there, lil' guy? It’ll be all right. Big sis is here to cheer you up.

(Tatsumi gasped with a wild facial expression, looking directly at the girl's top covering her large breasts.)

Tatsumi: (thinking) I think I love this place…

Girl: (slightly annoyed) Hm? Try to focus here, buddy.

Tatsumi: (blushing) Ahh…

Girl: (smiles) So, let me guess. You came in from the countryside in search of fame and fortune, didn't you?

Tatsumi: (surprised, as he stood up while turning to face her) How'd you know that?

Girl: I've lived here for a long time. By now, it's super easy to spot a new face. Hey, I know the secret to becoming an officer in the army super quick.

Tatsumi: (eagerly) Tell me!

Girl: You really wanna know?

Tatsumi: (nods eagerly) Mm-hm, mm-hm!

Girl: (smiles happily) Well, first you gotta treat me to lunch. (giggles)

(Later at a pub, the girl was drinking some alcohol from a big mug.

Girl: Ahhh! (laughs) Man, never too early in the day for some hooch, am I right? (burps, then gives Tatsumi some alcohol) Go ahead, drink up. There’s still a little more left.

Tatsumi: (annoyed) Look, just forget the drinks and tell me how to become an officer!

Girl: (as she pours herself another glass) Yeah, well, about that… Uhh… First, you're gonna need a lot of money.

Tatsumi: (confused) M-Money?

Girl: You see, I just happen to know someone in the army. He could hook you up if you make it worth his while.

Tatsumi: Okay, then. Let's see…

(After looking through his belongings, Tatsumi took out a large sack of money and placed it on the table.)

Tatsumi: Will this be enough?

Girl: (grins in delight) Woo~! What do we have here?!

Tatsumi: (proudly) It’s just some reward money from killing a Class 1 Danger Beast. No biggie.

Girl: (smirks) Oh~? Big guy… You might just jump straight up to captain.

Tatsumi: (excitedly) Yeah? Let’s hope so!

(The girl got up and began to leave with Tatsumi’s money.)

Girl: (winks) I believe our little encounter’s been educational in more ways than you know, kid. (as she leaves the tavern) Right, I’m gonna talk to him. You wait here, okay?

Tatsumi: (grinning, as he waves) See ya~!

(Then Tatsumi waited at the pub the whole day until night came while he was all alone, suffering from boredom.)

Bartender: Hey, buddy. I'd like to go home sometime tonight, you know?

Tatsumi: Oh, I’m waiting for somebody…

Bartender: Yeah, sorry to tell you this, son, but she took your money and ran.

Tatsumi: (confused) Huh? (shocked) WHAAAAA?!

Bartender: Don't you know better than to just hand some stranger everything you got?

Tatsumi: (angrily) I've gotta go find her! (as he takes his pack and started to head off) Which way did she go?!

Bartender: Don't waste your time. It's your own fault you got scammed.

(Tatsumi froze in shock and despair at this. Moments later, outside the pub and on the street, Tatsumi shook his empty money pouch as he spoke.)

Tatsumi: Aww, this totally sucks! That was every penny I had. (angrily) Damn that rack! No, wait, better yet, damn that girl! I guess that was my educational experience! Grr!

(Then he groaned before he started slowly walking down the street.)

Tatsumi: (thinking) None of the people back at the village are such liars.

(Then Tatsumi shook his head for a moment.)

Tatsumi: (thinking) Wait a minute. There's that deja vu feeling again. Like this happened to me before. But how?

(Meanwhile, Hawk Mama lands near the area and everyone got out.)

Meliodas: Well, here we are, the capital.

Raphlila: Wow! It's really big!

Raphtalia: You should see the capital in Melromarc when we visit there.

Filo: Yeah! It's even bigger compared to this!

Rimuru: Almost as big as my city!

Gowther: Along with the capital in Liones.

(Naofumi sees something: The girl Tatsumi met earlier giggling on taking his money.)

Girl: (giggles) What a sap! He thinks I'd actually help him with getting into the military! Another one bites the dust. More beer, here I come!

Naofumi: Looks like this capital is famous for having scum and villainy... or something like that.

(Just as the girl was about to reach a shop to buy beer, Naofumi stopped her.)

Naofumi: And just what do you think you're doing?

Girl: I was just gonna go and get me some beer.

Naofumi: With all that money you swindled? I don't think so.

Girl: Swindled? Me? Naaah, you're joking.

Naofumi: (smirks) Oh, am I? Then how come I heard you say that someone was thinking you'd help him get into the military?

Girl: Uh-oh. Guess the cat's outta the bag.

Naofumi: You got that right, girl. Hand that money over if you don't wanna get hurt.

Girl: (smirks) Oh, I wouldn't threaten me if I were you.

Naofumi: You don't scare me. I've had my share of encounters with people like you.

(Raphtalia joined in.)

Raphtalia: As do I, so do what he says and return the stolen money or you will regret it.

Girl: Well, if you really want the money... (as she zips off) You'll have to catch me first!!

Naofumi: (smirks) Don't say we didn't warn you. I knew you'd try that, so I had someone waiting in the wings.

(Just then, Filo, in her Filolial form, drops down on the girl, subduing her. At that moment, Tatsumi, who heard the thud from Filo's surprise attack, turns in the direction.)

Tatsumi: Huh? What's going on?

(Back with the heroes, the girl struggles to get out from under Filo, who is on top of her.)

Girl: Oh, you really think you could stop me with a big chicken, don't you? We'll see about that!

Familiar voice: Oh, no, you don't!

(Just then, before the girl could do what she was planning to do, she started glowing.)

Girl: (struggling, grunts) I can't move!

(Then the source of the familiar voice walked up with an open hand glowing the same aura as the yellow-haired girl.)

Apollo: Naughty, naughty! I anticipated your abilities.

(The rest of the heroes entered the scene right then.)

Ban: Well, well! Lord Apollo has graced us with his presence.

Apollo: Good to see you again, warriors. And I see you got more at your side.

Michio: I remember you from Demeter and Volmor's wedding! You're another one of the Four Gods of Order that Naofumi, Meliodas and Rimuru told us about!

Apollo: Indeed I am. A pleasure to meet you, Michio. You and your harem.

L'Arc: You couldn't have come at a better time, Lord Apollo!

Kizuna: We were just about to coerce this girl to give back the money she stole from whoever she swindled it from.

Apollo: Oh, I know exactly whose money this thief stole. (sees someone) Ah, here he comes now.

Tatsumi: (as he runs into the area) Hey, what's going on here?

Girl: (thinking) Not this kid again....

Naofumi: Pardon us, kid... (as he holds up a familiar sack of money) but does this belong to you?

Tatsumi: (gasps in shock and delight) My money!!!

Meliodas: Yep! Safe and sound.

Tatsumi: Ohh, you guys are lifesavers!

Raphtalia: (to the girl; pointing her katana to the girl's throat) Explain yourself. Who are you, exactly?

Girl: (sighs) All right. My name's Leone, a member of Night Raid.

Diane: Night Raid? What's Night Raid?

Leone: A band of assassins terrorizing the area. We tend to attack at night, as the name implies.

Tatsumi: Leone? Night Raid?

(Tatsumi then gasped in shock and realization.)

Tatsumi: Oh my god! (as his shocked expression turned to joy) I remember! Leone, you're alive!!!!

(Then he ran up to Leone and hugged her joyfully, as Raphtalia backed away and puts her katana away.)

Leone: (confused) Huh? I introduced myself and all of a sudden, you're hugging me like you know me? What gives?

Tatsumi: Leone, don't you recognize me?! I'm Tatsumi! You recruited me in Night Raid!

Leone: Tatsumi?

(Leone then gasped in realization as she recognized him.)

Leone: (excitedly) Oh, Tatsumi!!!

(Then she hugged him back.)

Leone: I can't believe I didn't recognize you and swindled you again!

Tatsumi: I thought you were dead! You were fatally shot and thrown off the building by Minister Honest!

Leone: I remember that, too! But... How am I alive again? Did the gods do something to our timeline when adding our world to this new one?

Apollo: That's right, Leone. In bringing your world to this new one, we had to rewind the timeline, back to when you first met, while retaining your memories of what you first experienced.

Tatsumi: Really? So, then, the others... and my friends....

Apollo: They're all still alive.

Tatsumi: Oh, thank god! (realizes, as he looks worried) But wait! This is the night before my two friends were killed! We gotta save them!

Leone: You're right, Tatsumi! Let's get the others!

Tatsumi: Yeah, I can't wait to see them again!

Meliodas: We'll come with you! We can help!

Naofumi: Yeah! No time to lose!

Apollo: After you gather Night Raid together, I'll take us through time and get us to moments before Tatsumi's friends are killed at once, enough for you to rescue them!

Roxanne: Good idea!

Tatsumi: (to Leone) Where are the others?

Leone: (as she ran off) This way! Follow me!

Sherry: (as the others, including Tatsumi, started following Leone) We're right behind you!

(Moments later, the heroes arrived at the Night Raid base. To the surprise and delight of Tatsumi and Leone, they saw a slender yet curvaceous young woman with long, purple hair and eyes. The woman usually wore a revealing, sleeveless lilac cheongsam with detached lilac arm sleeves and white boots. She wore glasses and had a scar on her right cheek.)

Woman: (surprised) Huh? Tatsumi? Leone?

Leone: (joyfully) Sheele!! You're alive!!

Tatsumi: Oh, thank God! We thought you were killed by Seryu Ubiquitous!

Sheele: I... think I was... but something or someone saved me. And some of the others, too.

Tatsumi: (sounding even more joyful) Others?! You mean?!

Voice: (angrily) What the hell?!

(The group turned and saw, to Tatsumi's delight, a young girl of below-average height. She has very long, pink hair tied in twin tails on the right and left sides of her head, although, on occasion, it is worn down. She has big, pink eyes. She wears a pink outfit, consisting of a tied shawl with a high collar, a pink, long-sleeved shirt, a gown, and black stockings with pink shoes.

Pink-haired girl: (angrily) Leone! Why’d you bring those losers back to the hideout?!

Diane: (annoyed) Who're you calling losers?!

Tatsumi: Mine! It's you!!!

(Then he ran up to Mine and hugged her joyfully and a bit tightly.)

Mine: Hey! (struggles a bit) Get off of me!!

Tatsumi: Mine, it's me, Tatsumi! You kissed me as a proclamation of love after you confessed your feelings to me! We had an intimate relationship ever since!

Mine: How'd you know my name?! And I would never do such a stupid thing like tha--

(But then, she cut herself off as she realized what Tatsumi was saying. Then she recognized him.)

Mine: Tatsumi?

(The pink-haired girl smiled as she hugged Tatsumi, shedding tears of joy.)

Mine: Tatsumi!!! Ohh, you're alive!!

Tatsumi: Funny, because I should say the same to you!

Mine: I remember that I was retired! But for some reason, I'm a member of Night Raid again! And now I see you're alive! And Leone! (gasps) And Sheele, too!

Female voice: What's going on, Mine?

(Everyone turned to see a pretty young girl with red eyes and long black hair that reached down to her knees. She wore a dark sleeveless top with a white collar and a red tie; she also wore a red belt that had a red side skirt cover over a black, pleated skirt, long black socks, black shoes, red gauntlets, and black gloves.)

Tatsumi and Leone: (in unison) Akame!!!

Mine: Akame, look who's here!

(Akame raised her eyebrow as she looked at Tatsumi and Leone for a moment, but then, her eyes widened a bit in realization upon recognizing them as she gasped slightly before she ran up to the two and hugged them, to Tatsumi's surprise.)

Akame: (softly, almost on the verge of tears) I thought I would never see you again. Both of you.

(Tatsumi's surprised expression turned into a warm smile as he hugged back while Leone joined the embrace.)

Leone: Glad to be back, old friend.

Akame: (realizes) The others! Are they...?

(She then sees Mine and Sheele.)

Akame: Mine... You're back. And Sheele... you're alive!

Sheele: Yeah, I was surprised, too.

Naofumi: Wait... (to Mine) Mine, like Diamond Mine?

Mine: Yep. That's my name.

Naofumi: No offense, but... what kinda name is that?

(Mine just sweatdropped at that.)

Mine: Well... when you put it that way...

Akame: We'll work that out when the others show up, if they're here, too.

Mine: Oh, yeah! Of course, they're here! (sees something) Look!

Voices: Tatsumi!

Tatsumi: (turning towards the voices) Guys!!!

(The voices came from the rest of the members of Night Raid: Bulat, Chelsea, Lubbock, Najenda, and Susanoo.)

Chelsea: (as she hugs Tatsumi) I can't believe it!

Susanoo: (likewise) Tatsumi, old buddy!

Lubbock: We missed you so much!

Bulat: I thought we all were dead after that battle we had with the Jaegers, and yet... it felt like a nightmare when we woke up!

Tatsumi: Yeah, I thought that, too. We're all back thanks to some gods that (pointing at the heroes) our new friends here knew.

Akame: Some gods resurrected you guys? (to the heroes) Is it true?

Elizabeth: (nods) Yes, it's true. They have incredible powers.

Meliodas: They see, hear, and know all.

Najenda: Hmm... I'm intrigued. Perhaps you could explain everything to us.

Naofumi: We'll do that later because this is the night before Tatsumi's best friends were killed!

Tatsumi: (suddenly in an urgent tone) Yeah, by Aria!

Mine: (gasps in shock and realization) You're right! And if we save them from getting killed, we'll gain two more members for Night Raid!

Akame: First things first, Mine. I think a new name for you is in order.

Mine: Yeah, but what should I be called?

Raphlila: Perhaps she should be named after a jewel because jewels always look beautiful, like her.

Mine: (smiles) No one talked about me that way before. Thanks, kid.

(Raphlila giggled in response as she smiled happily.)

Elizabeth: Oh! How about named after a jewel that's the same color as her hair?

Kaga: Naming her after a pink gemstone? Not a bad idea.

Sherry: So we call her... Ruby?

Mine: Nah, too reddish.

Meliodas: (thinking about this) Hmmm... a pink jewel... (gets an idea) Aha! How about Morganite?

Mine: Morganite? Why, I never thought there's a gem with such a lovely name like that. Especially since that has a pink color to it. (grins) Morganite!

Filo: (happily) Yay! It's all settled!

Morganite {Mine}: Right! Now let's go save Tatsumi's two friends!

Apollo: I'll send us all to the event minutes before that very moment immediately!

Tatsumi: Then do it, and hurry!

Apollo: (as he gets in a meditative lotus position, levitating in place) Time and space, heed my call! (as he starts glowing) Send us to the Capital minutes before Tatsumi's two best friends Ieyasu and Sayo were tortured to death!

(Then there was an immense flash in the area around him and the heroes, now including Night Raid, and in a moment, they were right in the backyard of a particular area.)

Naofumi: This must be the place.

Kizuna: Yeah. We better go inside the Capital before--

(Suddenly, a female's scream of excruciating pain was heard inside the building.)

Tatsumi: Sayo!!!!

Meliodas: Come on! We gotta help!

Apollo: One thing before you proceed! Filo, Demeter told me to give you a gift!

Filo: What is it?

(Apollo then revealed a pair of white gauntlets with claws on them.)

Apollo: These gauntlets are one of the Vassal Weapons: The Vassal Claw!

Filo: (gasps excitedly) A Vassal Weapon for me?! Awesome! (as she takes the Vassal Claw) Thanks, Apollo!

Apollo: (as Filo puts on the Vassal Claw) With this Claw, you will have more powers and abilities, to make you stronger. From this day forward, you are now known as the Claw Hero!

Filo: (confidently) All right!!!

Sadeena: Now that it's settled, let's go!

Others: Yeah!

(Then the heroes charged toward the Capital as fast as they could as Apollo spoke.)

Apollo: Hurry, warriors! I can only use my time-changing ability once a month!

Kizuna: Once is good enough for us!

Raphlila: But what if they're already gravely injured?! Or having a deadly virus?!

Meliodas: Ain't nothing a little chaos won't cure. Right, Merlina?

Merlina: (winks) Leave that to me.

Leone: I'll bust that door down!

Diane: (smirks confidently) No need for your powers, Leone!

Leone: (as she looked at Diane) Why?

(As she turned to look, she and the Night Raid all looked amazed as they saw Diane revert to her giant form.)

Diane: I'll handle that!

Tatsumi: (shocked) WHOA! She's a giant!

Naofumi: You can see lots of races and creatures in this new world of ours!

Rimuru: There's lots in my city, too!

Morganite: (amazed) Unbelievable!

Filo: (to Diane) Knock down that door, big girl!

(Diane raised her war hammer- her Sacred Treasure known as Gideon- and swung its hammer end till it rammed into the Capital's door hard, breaking it down with a crash! Inside the building, a figure of a young girl was startled awake from her sleep upon hearing the crash while the bedroom she was sleeping in shook hard like an earthquake.)

Girl: WAAH!! What was that?! (looks towards a door, worriedly) Oh, no! Don't tell me my sister is at it again!

(The girl quickly got up from bed and started running off as she spoke urgently.)

Girl: I gotta stop her!

(Meanwhile, moments before Diane hit the door, inside what looked like a torture chamber, two victims- a teenage girl with long black hair and black eyes, and a teenage boy with short, somewhat unruly dark brown hair and brown eyes, the latter who wore a white martial arts headband- were being held, prisoner. They were in excruciating agony from the indescribable torture they were being given by Aria and her parents.)

Aria's Father: (grins sadistically) When it comes to luring in naïve and trustworthy people from the countryside who want a better life in the Capital, I just love hearing them scream in agony before they die!

Aria: (giggles evilly) And now it's time to kill you for having really beautiful hair, wench!!!

(Suddenly, the door to the chamber was smashed by the hammer end of a giant war hammer. Then the heroes broke in through the opening as Kizuna shouted.)

Kizuna: (angrily, as she and everyone else readied their weapons) Hold it right there!!!!

Aria's Father: (startled) What the hell?!

Tatsumi: (angrily) Let my friends go!!!

Aria's Mother: How did they find us?!

Aria: Wait! It's not what it looks like!

Ieyasu: (weakly, from inside the cage he's sitting in, sick and hurt) Liar... She invited us to stay at her house… She gave us something to eat, and then everything went black… Then we woke up here, and… and then that girl… that girl has been torturing Sayo to death! Before... before you guys made it in time to keep it from getting any further!

Aria: (angrily) Fine! Fine, so I did it, okay?! These trash are just worthless filth! They’re nothing but… but livestock for me to use as I see fit! Garbage like her doesn’t have the right to such beautiful hair! Mine is always giving me trouble, so I treated her extra special! She should be honored that I gave her so much attention! Ungrateful PIG!!!!

Sayo: (weakly) You're... the pig here! (coughs a bit, a lot of blood coming out of her mouth)

Merlina: (smirks) Hmmm... I think I can fix this for the two.

Aria's Father: (grins psychotically) And just what are you gonna do about it?

Merlina: (as she waves her finger) Tsk, tsk, tsk. Never underestimate a witch of chaos and the Boar Sin of Gluttony.

(Then suddenly, after Merlina snapped her fingers while pointing towards him, Ieyasu, disappeared from the cage he was trapped in, and reappeared right next to Elizabeth!)

Aria's Father: (shocked) WHAT?!?!

Aria's Mother: How did he escape?!?

Merlina: Perhaps you'd like to see that again, as a demonstration.

(Then after Merlina snapped her fingers again while pointing towards the weak and gravely injured Sayo, hanging from the ceiling, disappeared before reappearing next to Elizabeth.)

Aria's Father: (shocked) Witchcraft!

Aria: (angrily) So what?! They'll still die with the Lubola Virus! And it's incurable!

Meliodas: (smirks while glaring at the villains) That's where you're wrong, dear lady. (to Elizabeth) Elizabeth, if you please.

(Elizabeth then puts her hands on Tatsumi's injured friends.)

Aria: You'll end up getting the Lubola Virus as well just by touching those sick livestock, you bimbo!

Elizabeth: Are you sure about that?

Ban: You shouldn't underestimate the queen of Liones. She ain't just any ordinary woman.

Elaine: No. She's a goddess.

Aria: (shocked in disbelief) A WHAT?!

Aria's Father: Bah! You're full of bullcrap! There are no such things as gods or goddesses!

Naofumi: There are, too, you trashy bastard! Look!

(Then Elizabeth's hands began glowing while the injured Sayo and Ieyasu emitted the same glow.)

Leone: What's she doing to them?

Rifana: (winks, in a singsong voice) You'll see.

(The glow became blindingly immense as almost everyone shielded their eyes. Merlin, who never covered her own eyes, touched the glowing former prisoners before her hands started glowing themselves.)

Merlin: Combined Technique: Injury Transference!

(Then she shot two beams of light at Aria's parents, sending them flying until they landed a few feet from where they were standing.)

Aria: (shocked) Mother!! Father!!

(As Aria's parents recovered, after the glow subsided, everyone saw, to Night Raid's shock and amazement that Sayo and Ieyasu looked completely healed with no signs of their injuries or the symptoms of the Lubola Virus at all.)

Elizabeth: It is done.

Sayo: (groans, as she recovers) Wha... What happened?

Ieyasu: (as he looks at himself, gasps) The red spots! They're gone!!

(Najenda gasped in astonishment at this as Tatsumi smiled in joy while Akame, Mine, and Leone gasped in shock.)

Tatsumi, Akame, Mine, and Leone: (in unison) They've been healed!!!

Aria: (shocked and exasperated) WHAT?!?! (enraged) What the hell did you do?!

Meliodas: Didn't we tell you? She's a goddess. She has the power to heal all kinds of injuries and diseases, even incurable ones.

Aria's Father: (growls in rage) NO!!! I WON'T STAND FOR IT!!! GUARDS!!!

Naofumi: (smirks) That won't work. We ran into just about all of them on the way here and....

Filo: (showing off her weapon) I took care of them all with these claws here!

(Then Michio smugly revealed behind the heroes what looked like, to the villains' horror, a total slaughterfest: mutilated corpses of the Capital's guards with blood and gore in a radius around them.)

Aria's Father: No!! It can't end like this! (as he starts to stand up) Aria, honey, we gotta get outta here before they--! AARGH!!!

(Suddenly, the man writhed in excruciating pain as he fell over to the floor.)

Aria: (gasps) Father!!

(Then Aria's mother hollered in pain as she fell over as well.)

Aria: Mother!!

Aria's Mother: (sounding weak) What... what's wrong with us?

(Aria's Father looked at himself, gasping in horror as he saw red spots all over himself.)

Aria's Father: (weakly) The... Lubola Virus?!

Gowther: (smirks) Oh, you noticed? Well, Merlina did Injury Transference, which means that she gave your parents everything the queen removed from Ieyasu and Sayo, including the virus.

Merlina: (smirking) And since the virus was in the final stage inside Ieyasu and Sayo, it is now resuming inside your parents, and about to take its toll.

(Aria gasped in horror as she looked to see her parents make their last gasps before the two corrupt people of the Empire went limp.)

Aria: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

(Tatsumi started slowly advancing toward Aria, smirking with confidence, glad that Sayo and Ieyasu were free and completely healed.)

Tatsumi: Now you're the only one left to take care of!

Aria: (growls angrily with tears of rage) You'll never take me alive!!!

(Then she ran out of the room while slamming the door behind her.)

Leone: That won't save you!

(Tatsumi tried to open the door, but it was locked.)

Tatsumi: Dammit! She locked the door!

Leone: I got this!

(Then using her special ability, Leone broke down the door.)

Raphtalia: Hurry, she's getting away!

Sayo: We'll get her with you! She'll pay for what she did to me!

Ieyasu: Yeah! Come on!!!

(Sayo, Ieyasu, and the heroes went inside the house except for Diane as she spoke.)

Diane: I'll head her off at the front!

(Then the giant quickly made her way to the front of the Capital while the others inside started ransacking the place.)

Tatsumi: Get back here, Aria!

(It wasn't long until they saw what seemed to be Aria ahead of them.)

L'Arc: There she is! Get her!!!

(At that same moment, the female figure- revealed to be a blonde-haired girl looking just like Aria- turned to see the heroes charging at her.)

Blonde girl: (panicked) No! Wait!

(Tatsumi pounced on her to the floor and glared down at her as he shouted.)

Tatsumi: Now I gotcha, Aria!

Girl: Wait! I'm not Aria! She's my twin sister!

Tatsumi: (angrily) A likely story! (as he raised his sword) Prepare to die!!!

Naofumi: (notices something) Hold on! There's Aria right there!

(The group looked where Naofumi's pointing and saw Aria try to get away.)

Aria: Crap! I've been spotted! (noticing the girl) Anise?! What do you think you're doing here?! You're supposed to be in bed!

Anise: I thought I heard a loud crash at the same time I felt an earthquake!

Aria: Well, get up and run! Those guys are gonna kill us!!!

Anise: (glaring) You think I'm gonna fall for that, sis?

Aria: What're you talking about?

Anise: I know what you, mom and dad have been doing and you sent me to bed to keep me out of the way!

Aria: No! No, we haven't!

Anise: (angrily) Stop lying! I overheard you yelling about killing that poor girl and her friend, referring to them and other people from the countryside as livestock! You, Mom and Dad... you're not humans! You're all monsters!!!

Aria: (growls) When I get back from safety and from hiding, I will kill you when you least suspect it!! MARK MY WORDS, PIG!!!

(Then she resumed running away.)

Tatsumi: (angrily) AFTER HER!!!

(The heroes resumed chasing after her with their weapons ready before Anise joined the chase as she shouted.)

Anise: Wait for me! I want a piece of her, too!

(The Gods of Order were watching this on a screen from their realm.)

Ares: How interesting. A black sheep from the Empire's flock seems to be joining the chase.

Aphrodite: (sadly) The poor thing. Once she kills the last of her corrupt family, she'll be a lonely orphan with no parents' care.

(Demeter heard that statement just now.)

Demeter: (smirking, as she started thinking, having an idea) Hmmm...

Apollo: I know what you're thinking, Demeter. And I think it's a great idea.

Aphrodite: I concur.

Ares: It's unanimous. Do what you desire.

Demeter: With pleasure. And Volmor would love it, too.

(Then Demeter disappeared in a glow. Meanwhile, back at the Capital, Aria got to the front door and opened it to try and escape, but screamed when she saw a familiar giant at the front.)

Diane: Aha!

Aria: (panicked) CRAP!!!!

(She slammed the door and ran in another direction just as Diane punched into the door, breaking it with her fist.)

Diane: You can't hide from us!

(Aria kept on running, narrowly dodging Diane's punching fist that broke every window she passed. The other heroes chased after the psychotic blonde girl.)

Tatsumi: (pointing towards Aria as the heroes kept pursuing) There she goes! Don't let her get away!

(The heroes kept going while Anise who stopped for a moment.)

Anise: (as she looked in an alternate direction then back at where the heroes are chasing Aria) I know where she's heading!

(Then Anise ran off in the alternate direction. Meanwhile, Aria kept running until she found another exit.)

Aria: There's the way out! I'll get those bastards for what they did to my parents somehow! Until then, no one will catch me! NO ONE!!!

(Just as Aria was getting close to the opening, she was tackled by a familiar girl, knocking her to the ground.)

Anise: (angrily) Gotcha, you psycho!

Aria: (as she struggled) Let go of me, you traitorous swine!!!

Ban: You got nowhere to go, missy. Give it up while you still have a chance.

Aria: (while struggling) Never! I wanna see all trash like you dead! Even that swine I once called my sister!

Anise: (angrily) You would rather kill me with no remorse?! Then that's another reason why I declare that you are NO SISTER OF MINE!!!

(Aria gasps in shock at this.)

Anise: (as she holds up her shocked sister by the hair and bringing out a dagger) Just the same as those bastards that died are NOT my parents! This whole family can GO TO HELL, INCLUDING YOU!!!!

(Then she stabbed Aria in the chest real hard, causing her to scream in excruciating agony.)

L'Arc: (shocked) DAMN!

(Anise yanked her dagger out, making her former sister yell out in pain, holding her bleeding chest.)

Anise: You think that hurts?!

(Then she slashed both her arms, drawing blood as she shouted.)

Anise: Take THIS!! And THIS!!

(Then she stabbed her in the leg as she shouted.)

Anise: AND THIS!!!

Aria: (as blood gushes out her wounds) AAAAAAARRRRGH!!!!

Anise: (despite being drenched in blood) Now, DIE!!!!

(Then as she yelled "DIE", Anise stabbed Aria right in the heart.)

Tatsumi: And here's some extra death insurance! From me!

(Then he slashed her across the chest, drawing even more blood, which splattered all over the angry Anise as her former sister drew her last breath, before Anise decapitated the psychotic girl, finishing her off completely.)

Tatsumi: (inhales and exhales) That'll finish it.

(Anise was panting from what happened before she got on her knees and put her hands on the floor, and then she started to cry, shedding tears excessively.)

Raphtalia: Anise?

(The bloodsoaked Anise tearfully looked up at Raphtalia.)

Raphtalia: Why are you crying? It's over. You got your justice against those monsters you once called family.

Anise: (crying) Yes... But I wish I did this sooner, so that they wouldn't kill those other poor people... I wanted to stop them, but... But they blackmailed me to keep quiet about this, or else they'd kill me. And they also said that they're the only family I had. Now that they're dead... I have nowhere to go... I'm all alone in the world now...

Raphtalia: (smiles warmly) But you're not alone. I believe someone I know will see to that.

Anise: (crying) Like who? Nobody wants a homely girl like me, especially one who's from a corrupt family of the Empire...

Familiar voice: Are you sure about that?

(This got everyone's attention. They all turned to see Demeter appearing in the room.)

Raphtalia: Right on time, mother.

Anise: Is this... who you're talking about? Who is she?

Demeter: I am Demeter, one of the Four Gods of Order.

Raphtalia: And she's mine and Filo's adoptive mother.

Filo: That's right.

Raphlila: She's my mother, too.

Anise: Wow...

(Then, Volmor appears.)

Volmor: And I am Volmor, husband of Demeter and the adoptive father of Raphtalia, Filo, and Raphlila. We've been watching you, Anise, and we feel very sorry for you.

Demeter: We saw how much you have great potential. Not just as a warrior and a fighter, but as a hero.

Anise: A... A hero?

Demeter: (nods) And you need tender loving care from a proper family, so we want to take you as one of our own.

(Anise gasps at this.)

Anise: You don't mean...

Volmor: We do. We want to adopt you, make you another one of our daughters.

(Anise gasps again.)

Anise: D... Daughter? (as her eyes start welling up) Me?

Demeter: And you're not homely at all. You're beautiful, just like Raphtalia, Raphlila, and Filo. No matter what anyone says about you, you're as beautiful as ever. And we'll always love you, a lot better than those monsters ever did.

(Upon hearing those words, the blood-drenched Anise began shedding more tears as she slowly grew a smile, and then she ran up to Demeter and hugged her tightly while crying softly into her chest.)

Volmor: (as he puts his hand on Anise's shoulder) Atta girl.

Demeter: (as she hugs Anise back while patting her comfortingly) There, there, Anise. Let it all out.

(As Demeter pat her, her hand and Anise glowed briefly, and the latter was then nice and clean, as if she was never drenched in blood. Raphtalia, Filo, and Raphlila joined the group hug as they embraced their new sister.)

Tatsumi: (as he bows to Volmor and Demeter) Oh, mighty Gods of Order, thank you so much for bringing me and my fellow Night Raid members back to life and together again, and thank you for sparing my best friends Sayo and Ieyasu, also.

Sayo and Ieyasu: (likewise, in unison) We are so grateful.

Najenda: (as she bowed to Volmor and Demeter also) Indeed. Thank you so much for resurrecting Night Raid and bringing it back together, and then some. (as the rest of Night Raid joined in bowing) You have earned Night Raid's respect.

Volmor: We appreciate your thanks and your respect, Night Raid. From this day forth, you shall use your assassin services to aid the Seven Deadly Sins, the Legendary Cardinal Heroes, the Twelve Guardian Lords, and all their comrades, including whichever new ones join them. You shall work for true royalty, by which I am referring to the good kingdoms of Britannia, such as Liones, Melromarc, and Sikul.

Demeter: And you must swear that you will be seen as heroes by innocent people, and strike fear only to the hearts of evil. You must swear to steal only from greedy villains, and not from innocent people. And above all, you must swear to never treat your friends poorly.

Akame: We swear, almighty gods.

Raphtalia: (to Anise) Anise, what was your now former family's name?

Anise: The name of my former family- the one that the monsters don't deserve anymore- is Skydust.

Filo: Skydust, huh?

Demeter: I like that name.

Volmor: Then from now, we shall be known as the Skydust Family.

Anise: (in exhilaration) That's perfect!

Meliodas: (happily) Then I say this calls for a celebration!

Naofumi: You read our minds, buddy!

Rimuru: Yeah, let's go back to the Boar Hat Tavern and have a feast!

Leone: (excitedly) A feast?! Will there be beer?!

Meliodas: Leone, my tavern has the greatest ale in all of Britannia, courtesy of Vanya!

Leone: (grinning) Oh boy!!!

Najenda: (smirks) Then it appears that Night Raid is gonna have a change of headquarters. One for travel and one for a new, land-bound location.

Morganite: Hold on a minute. Those new kingdoms you're from... Do they have racial discrimination?

Rimuru: Certainly not! Racism is strictly forbidden and intolerable where we're from.

Elizabeth: That's right! All different races are treated as equals.

Morganite: (excitedly) Equals?! Count me in!

Akame: I am willing to join, but on one condition: We get Kurome and her husband Wave to join as well since they defected from the Jaegers.

Volmor: Consider it done, Akame.

Akame: Right. The question now is... where are they?

Demeter: Even as we speak, they are living somewhere in the east as husband and wife, with Kurome's friends, Run and Bols, serving as their neighbors and protectors.

Chelsea: (shocked) Run and Bols? Alive?! I thought they were dead!

Tatsumi: (likewise) Wait! You brought them back, too?!

Volmor: Yes, we did, Tatsumi, but don't worry. They also defected from the Empire. Even as we speak, another group of assassins- especially their leader- is speaking to them, telling them everything that's been happening with all of you.

Sheele: What kind of assassins are they?

Demeter: Just ones from the kingdom of Melromarc.

Naofumi: (gasps) The Shadows!

Melty: Mother! She must've sent them!

Volmor: That's right, Melty. So very soon, the four former Jaegers will be joining your pilgrimage as well.

Merlina: This is indeed a surprise.

Susanoo: But what about all the people being oppressed by the Empire?

Demeter: Never fear, Susanoo. Even as we speak, they're all following a sacred light given by Aphrodite, and they're being led by some Holy Knights to the light shining onto the Kingdom of Liones.

(As she said that, Demeter conjured up a view screen that showed Howzer, Guila, and Gilthunder leading the Empire's people and a bunch of other people toward a bright golden light that was shining down on the Kingdom of Liones.)

Elizabeth: Oh, wow!

Meliodas: Glad Little Gil and the other Holy Knights pledged their loyalty to the Gods of Order.

Rimuru: You said it.

Diane: What about the corrupted ones, like Vivian?

Volmor: Thanks to Ares, Bartra has discharged and exiled the corrupted Holy Knights for their part in their coup, and for their various misdeeds.

Diane: Good. I don't think it feels right having them stay at Liones after everything that's happened with the Seven Deadly Sins and our friends.

King: Me neither.

Meliodas: It's for the best.

Demeter: Ares even warned Deathpierce of what a bigoted path will lead him to and how it'll affect him, you all and others, so he chose to remain in service to Liones for a little longer.

Elizabeth: That's good to hear.

Meliodas: Yeah, he better stay loyal to Liones if he knows what's good for him.

L'Arc: If ya ask me, the corrupt Holy Knights should be replaced.

Demeter: Fear not. We're already working that out as we speak.

Volmor: And as for you, Naofumi, you and the rest of the Cardinal Heroes are gonna need more slaves to join your parties, so that you all can start building a reputation as heroes in the new world.

Naofumi: You're right about that, Volmor. I may already have a bunch of loyal slaves, but I am definitely gonna need more. I'm sure Alan and Beloukas will work things out on that front.

Itsuki: And me, I am gonna need new party members, better than those criminal traitors.

Milim: I'm sure we'll all work something out about that, too.

Escanor: In the meantime, we should celebrate this momentous occassion.

Ban: Hold on. Escanor, why aren't you in your slim night form right now?

Demeter: Ah, you noticed. A little something we added to him while we were reviving him: The Sun Crystal.

Escanor: I already figured out how it works. It takes up sunlight through my body and when night falls, the Crystal activates.

Raphlila: And he activates the Crystal when he chooses to use it, right?

Volmor: Precisely, Raphlila.

Raphlila: Cool!

Meliodas: Another reason to celebrate!

Leone: Are you guys gonna do celebratory feasts every time a new hero- or a bunch- joins up?

Meliodas: (winks) That's the idea!

Leone: (grins) Oooh, I'm REALLY gonna enjoy hanging with those guys!

Morganite: (gasps) Hey! Maybe Night Raid could replace the corrupt Holy Knights!

Elizabeth: That's a great idea, Morganite! Father would be glad to have all of you become Holy Knights while traveling with us! Even ones that travel with us!

Meliodas: What do you say, Akame?

Akame: (smiles happily) With all my best friends back at my side and Night Raid reunited thanks to the Gods of Order, you got yourself a deal.

Rishia: It's all settled, then!

Naofumi: Then let's go back to the Boar Hat Tavern and celebrate!

Others: Yeah!!!

(The heroes, now joined by Night Raid, celebrates alongside Demeter and Volmor at the Boar Hat. Meanwhile, at the capital, as soon as Hawk Mama left the area with the heroes inside, a man and a blue-haired woman were in a building, talking about the state the capital is in.)

Honest: Unbelievable! Somehow, Night Raid is alive, and they have more members! On top of that, we lost a lot of our subjects to Liones, thanks to some gods!

Esdeath: And what's worse, we don't have the Emperor under our thumb anymore! And most of the Jaegers are not with us, as if living better lives! Of course, our revival was thanks to this fellow.

(Esdeath points at a mysterious male figure in the shadows.)

Mysterious Man: I'm glad to do that. In fact, you would need a new ruler. One who you can actually follow. I won't spoil on who she is, but she is perfect for the empire, provided I give her some... convincing.

Honest: Whoever that is, I'll be glad to be her Prime Minister.

Mysterious Man: And I also revived some villains and found the exiled ex-Holy Knights. They'll all make fine additions to the empire.... and to help make the new Jaegers.

Esdeath: Perfect! No one betrays the Empire... and lives! And once the new Jaegers is assembled, I will kill all who would oppose us! Akame! Tatsumi! Kurome! Wave! ALL! There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

Mysterious Man: Excellent! The age of true peace has begun!

(All of the villains laugh at this, ending the episode.)
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Ending Theme: 'Yuzurenai {Unyielding}' by Chiai Fujikawa

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