Chapter 80: All Out Brawl (1)

Chapter 80: All Out Brawl (1)

~Third POV~

Hendrickson unaware opened his eyes widely announcing the return of the Demon Clan with arms being clogged trying to escape, "Come forth, demons! Show us your terrible and ominous form!"

*GRRK*

However, to his disappointment, the Demons remained stuck as they expected with Helbram pointing out the obvious, "As expected, it seems we're still short a fragment. Then we'll have to steal that fragment or find him which is unlikely. Our only choice is to summon that person for this occasion."

Hendrickson nodded understanding the situation in a defeated tone sighing and crossing his arms, "Sigh… I suppose we must summon that person. At the very least on the off chance her blood doesn't work, we'll locate that stray Goddess Clan member around Britannia to have a workaround."

Helbram nodded as they began their objective…

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Meanwhile back at the Boar Hat with Mash cleaning and Meliodas restocking the rest of the Seven Deadly Sins asked what their next objective is…

"Where are we headed this time?"

"Could it be you've got a lead as to the next member?"

"You mean Escanor and Merlin?"

However, Meliodas soon replied shaking his head in a serious tone surprising the group with his words, "No. We're gonna sneak into Liones… and get back my sword!"

His sudden seriousness made everyone shocked by the news as Ban asked in a confused tone from his seat raising his voice, "Your sword…? You mean the one stolen from you with the dragon hilt?"

*Bam*

Slamming on his desk Meliodas agreed curtly nodding his head and explaining to them with a nonchalant tone, "We can't just leave it in their hands. We may only have 5 members gathered, but with the 5 of us, the mission should be possible! Who's with me?!"

However, all 3 of them denied it shaking their head in a nonchalant tone.

"Too much bother. I'll pass."

"It's your fault it got taken from you, Captain."

"It is your responsibility."

Meliodas soon retreated putting his face in front of Elizabeth's panties she's wearing currently in a childish tone, "Comfort me."

Mash and Hawk both sighed their lips twitching before Meliodas began to explain crossing his arms holding a mug of rum, "The sword stolen from me… or rather, its dragon hilt… is a fragment of a ritual instrument called the Coffin of Eternal Darkness."

This caused a series of reactions some being confused or shocked with Gowther explaining to the group in a neutral tone, "It is an old legend. Long ago… the Goddess Race, Giant Clan, Fairy Folk, and Mankind joined forces… to create this relief that sealed away the Demon Race."

Elizabeth soon asked in a confused tone what the Holy Knights were after concern evident on her face, "Then… the Holy Knights are planning on bringing the Demon Race back?"

Mash soon opened his mouth considering the evidence present in a curious tone placing his hand under his chin, "Maybe the realization of a Holy War? It's the only possible conclusion I can make out of their actions. New Generation with powers of Demons? The sudden increase of Holy Knights. The forced recruitments. The useless need of construction of fortress… it's the only thing that makes sense considering the evidence of information we have."

Upon considering the information present the Sins couldn't dissuade such a possibility with their Captain being serious about the fragment.

Diane soon asked with a frown present on her face with Mash moving near Elizabeth knowing what was to come, "If they have your sword, do you think they've already revived the Demon Race?"

However, Meliodas shook his head at the idea of explaining to the group crossing his arms at the idea, "Nah. It's a pretty strong seal. When it's lifted, I'm sure there will be some kind of sign."

Soon enough Hawk ate too much wanting to take a dump groaning and yelping with sweat till an idea came to him shuddering, "That reminds me… ugh… why do they want your sword… ooph… and Elizabeth-chan too?"

Mash soon sensed someone emerging as he took his chance standing by Elizabeth with a person in a regal light red Holy Knight armor with a long dress like Merlin in her previous armor ten years ago and wearing a unique helmet resembling hands enclosing her face with one visor. She wields an unusually large claw-like staff answering, "She's the final key to lifting the seal."

Tapping her shoulder with Elizabeth holding onto Hawk and Mash holding onto Hawk they were soon teleported away only listening to Meliodas yelling trying to get them, "Elizabeth! GET AWAY FROM HER!"

*Fzzt*

But Meliodas was a moment too late as they teleported away yelling out loud unleashing his ominous Magical Power, "DAMN IIIIIT!!!"

This forces the Seven Deadly Sins to react now marching their way to the Kingdom of Liones taking drastic measures…

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Dreyfus soon encounters Hendrickson asking about his intentions as he speaks in a calm tone alerting Dreyfus, "What I want…? The realization of a Holy War."

Dreyfus was shocked by the news swiping his arms at the madness that Hendrickson spoke in a worried tone, "The realization of a Holy War…? Hendirckson, what are you saying?!"

Turning around with his hands together behind his back Hendrickson calmly replied gazing at the peaceful Kingdom of Liones in a mocking tone, "Dreyfus, the interpretation of your prediction of a Holy War stat that the 'guiding hand of light' was we Holy Knights, and the 'bloodline of darkness' were 'The Seven Deadly Sins.' But I have other ideas. Those Deadly Sins are not enough. Of course, I'll admit the Seven Deadly Sins are a formidable force. But in the great wars of old, they are nothing like those which demanded four whole races to join hands to fight."

Dreyfus began to sweat realizing what Hendrickson's plans were asking in pure shock of his friend's goal, "… you mean the Demon Race?! I had suspected you were up to something, but never would I have imagined that!"

Then Dreyfus receives startling news with Hendrickson lightly smiling having received news from Vivian telepathically grinning at the good news, "The preparations are nearly complete. All that's left is the final fragment… and destroying the seal."

*Clang*

*Clang*

Slamming down his feet marching forward towards Hendrickson Dreyfus argues in an angry tone trying to reason with his friend, "Are you mad?! If you managed to revive the Demon Race, do you expect men to take them on?!"

Clenching his fists from behind together Hendrickson truthfully believes in his men's strength answering in an honest tone, "Yes… and to win. My many years of studying the demons have led to fruitful results. The New Generation is one of them."

Grabbing his shoulder from behind Dreyfus yells out loud to his friend trying to reason with his madness, "Open your eyes! We are Holy Knights in control of justice! We are not here to lift curses on damned races!!"

However, Hendrickson counters his words with the obvious crime he committed years ago in a neutral tone stopping Dreyfus in his tracks, "Can you still speak of justice? 10 years ago, it was your desire for the seat of the Holy Knight that led you to talk me into helping you… killing your brother Zaratras?"

*Pat*

Getting near Dreyfus as he looks down in guilt Hendrickson soon answers in a calm cool tone earning his attention, "Dreyfus… I need you. I need your strength. But if you insist on stopping me… then I'll have you die."

*Creak*

Clenching his fist causing his armor to make sounds Dreyfus grits his teeth seething in anger at Hendrickson's claims, "The one who will die is you!!"

Both of them moved back readying themselves for battle to the death…

Their intense tension was paused when one of the Holy Knights came urgently declaring a report in a frightened tone, "Chief Holy Knights!! We… We have an emergency!! Strong Magical Forces have been detected! They're approaching the Kingdom from the northwest! There are 3 of them… and they're impossibly fast!!"

Both Chief Holy Knights paused as Dreyfus was alerted figuring out who was coming in a stern tone, "The Seven Deadly Sins!"

Hendrickson merely saw the situation in his favor muttering to himself proudly before turning serious at the situation that needed to be dealt with, "Then that means the missing piece is already in our clutches. Dreyfus, we'll continue this later. Our duty right now is to deal with the entities threatening our Kingdom, The Seven Deadly Sins. I trust you have no objections?"

Dreyfus sent a glare but soon returned focus on the attention at hand alerting all Knights listening nearby to prepare for battle, "Alert all castle Knights, Holy or otherwise! The Seven Deadly Sins are approaching! Strengthen defenses at the North gate and West facing castle wall!"

*BOOOOM*

A loud explosion of impact could be heard as the Seven Deadly Sins arrived with sounds of battle ongoing occurring. No longer were they bound to merciful knocks with their Captain giving the command to kill as his peaceful persona was no longer present in this dire situation.

However, despite their appearance a large magical presence coming from behind the Kingdom could be felt with Dreyfus wondering in a serious tone, "I feel a strong magical presence coming from the south gate. Could it be the Seven Deadly Sins have split into two groups to attack both sides?"

Hendrickson soon denied that action as he felt the large magical presence he spoke in a serious tone, "…No. The number of magical powers is one or two hundred. And among them are two powerful forces that far exceed the others. Who are they?"

Soon enough they got their answer as a random soldier spoke out in a nervous tone alerting the Chief Holy Knights, "Holy Knight Chiefs! We… we have an emergency! At the south gate, there appears to be… a massive army! The commander of the massive army of Soldiers outside the south Gate of Liones… is the new King of Camelot, Arthur!"

Dreyfus was alerted and surprised by this sudden development narrowing his eyes knowing the rumors about Arthur, "King Arthur of Camelot… Is this a divine revelation…? Or God's whim? A sword suddenly appeared and thrust into a boulder. They say no Holy Knight could pull it free. But the one who did… was the young king. Why has such a man led his men to Liones?"

Both didn't know why Arthur came as he did but soon Hendrickson answered giving commands how to handle the issue in a calm tone, "I will deal with them. Show me this King Arthur. Dreyfus. I'll ask you to handle The Seven Deadly Sins."

Dreyfus agreed allowing them to continue as planned unaware that one Gamer was about to ruin their years of work down the drain…