Ep 6. The Chief Holy Knight Atones For His Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins season 3 episode 6, titled "The Chief Holy Knight Atones For His Sins," begins with the sins reuniting in Liones after their successful mission to rescue Elizabeth and capture two of the Ten Commandments. The town is in chaos, and the Holy Knights are cracking down on anyone they deem suspicious in their desperate attempt to regain control. Meanwhile, Meliodas and Ban are on the hunt for Escanor, who has gone missing following the fight with Estarossa.

As they search for their friend, the sins learn that the Holy Knights are planning to execute a former ally, Dreyfus, who had been possessed by the demon Fraudrin. King Arthur and his knights are also concerned about the situation, as they believe that Dreyfus may have valuable information that could help them defeat the Ten Commandments.

Despite his past crimes, Dreyfus is allowed to speak before his execution. He reveals that he was not responsible for the death of King Bartra, but was instead manipulated by Fraudrin, who was posing as a Holy Knight. Dreyfus pleads for forgiveness and redemption, and as he is about to be executed, King Arthur steps in to stop the execution and offer Dreyfus a chance to prove his loyalty.

In the aftermath of the chaos in Liones, the sins are met by an unexpected visitor: Zeldris, one of the Ten Commandments. He demands that they hand over Meliodas, who he claims has betrayed the demon clan. The sins refuse, and a battle ensues.

As the fight rages on, the sins are aided by unexpected allies, and they eventually emerge victorious. However, the victory is bittersweet, as they learn that Meliodas has been taken by the Ten Commandments.

"The Chief Holy Knight Atones For His Sins" is a dramatic and action-packed episode that explores themes of redemption and forgiveness. It shows the sins grappling with complicated moral questions as they try to navigate a world that seems to be constantly working against them. Through their experiences, the audience is offered a poignant commentary on the nature of power, loyalty, and sacrifice, and left with a devastating cliffhanger that promises more excitement and drama to come.