Cant Chaos in The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Episode 9

The ninth episode of The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse aired on December 9, 2023. With the Sistana arc concluded, Percival's group embarked on their journey to Liones. Along the way, they encountered a series of treacherous obstacles and dangers, typical of any fantasy traveling group.

Their seemingly routine stop in the town of Cant turned chaotic, as it resulted in bar fights, Percival participating in arena fights to earn back the money Anne spent, and the revelation of valuable insights into Donny's character. This unexpected turn of events shed light on Donny's character and added depth to the storyline.

Four Knights of the Apocalypse episode 9: Percival's group's stop in Cant leads to new revelations about Donny

Plus, Nasiens found themselves in a drinking contest with someone who handled Donny like a rag doll. What was supposed to be a quick pit stop quickly turned into something much more intense as they entered the town, and the situation only continued to escalate in episode 9 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse.

How will they get to Liones?

The group travels in Four Knights of the Apocalypse episode 9 (Image via Our Website)

At the beginning of episode 9 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse, the group faced the challenge of how to reach Liones without enough transportation for everyone. Lady Anne's father had only provided them with one talking horse, Sylvan, who struggled to keep up with the group. To address this, Anne took charge, assigning roles to each member of the group: Donny as the decoy, Percival as the mascot, Nasiens as the counselor, and Sin as the guide. As they journeyed, they discussed the Seven Deadly Sins and Anne's aspirations to become as legendary as the knight Meliodas.

The discussion also covered their travel plans to Liones. The most efficient route involved crossing the Dalflare Mountains. Despite this, Anne and Sin engaged in a heated debate about the necessity of stopping at Cant. Ultimately, Sin emerged victorious, emphasizing the need for supplies to ensure their survival during the treacherous journey across the mountains, and to avoid the risk of death.

Cant town chaos

The town of Cant was thrown into chaos in episode 9 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse as Percival's group found themselves in various troubles. Anne managed to spend most of their money, leaving them with only 3 silver, and had to enlist Percival as a fighter to help recover it. Meanwhile, Donny encountered a drunken guard who turned out to be his former Holy Knight instructor named Howzer, almost leading to a confrontation.

This led to a drinking competition between Howzer, the Holy Knight Commander of Liones, and Nasiens. It was during this contest that Nasiens noticed several peculiarities about the town—a general store where all items were priced the same despite their differences in quality, the sale of weapons with royal seals alongside common items, and the absence of any permanent residents.

Based on these observations, Nasiens concluded that the town was likely a haven for bandits and brigands. Unfortunately, this realization came too late, as both Percival and Anne had already been incapacitated and the patrons of the bar were now arming themselves with threatening smiles. Far from being a place of safety, the heroes had unwittingly walked into a trap.

Donny's past, and other revelations about him

Donny's past revealed in Four Knights of the Apocalypse episode 9 (Image via Our Website)

When Percival first joined the traveling circus in episode 2, it was explained that they had all washed out of becoming Holy Knights. Episode 9 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse reveals that Donny was training to be a Holy Knight alongside his brother Edlin.

In a revealing flashback, it is disclosed that Howzer is Donny's uncle and he explains that many Holy Knights fail because they struggle with the use of their powers. Additionally, it is revealed that Donny was a thief before joining the circus, as Howzer accuses him of stealing the key to the Coffin of Eternal Darkness from the Sistana arc.

Final thoughts

Donny storms out after enduring an insult about his deceased sister, prompting Percival and the others to come to his defense. However, they quickly become ensnared when Howzer is unveiled as the leader of the gang of thieves who inhabit Cant. The ninth episode of Four Knights of the Apocalypse concludes with the revelation that Edlin is Donny's brother.

Episode 9 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse reveals a chaotic pit stop in Cant, a town filled with thieves and bandits. Donny uncovers crucial information about his identity, adding depth to his character. Each short arc in the series has brought new insight into the characters, but Donny's background and development has been the most eagerly anticipated, especially given his close relationship with Percival. This episode marks the beginning of Donny's much-needed character growth, with hopes for more to come.

To see how the heroes manage to break out of the trap they're in, fans will need to tune in for the next episode of Four Knights of the Apocalypse.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of The Seven Deadly Sins series, I was eagerly anticipating the release of episode 9 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse. The episode did not disappoint, delivering an exciting and action-packed adventure that kept me on the edge of my seat. The animation and fight scenes were top-notch, and the voice acting was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the character development of Donny, whose mysterious past was finally revealed.

The episode also introduced some interesting new characters, such as Howzer, the Holy Knight Commander of Liones, and Nasiens, a mysterious individual with a keen eye for detail. The interactions between these characters and the main cast were well-written and engaging, adding depth and complexity to the story. Overall, I highly recommend this episode to fans of the series and anime in general.