Unleashing Darkness: The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Episode 2 - Heroes vs Villains
The second episode of The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse introduces Katz's intriguing circus troupe and unveils the enigmatic Black Knight Pelgart Prepare for a captivating blend of heroes and villains in this thrilling installment
Four Knights of the Apocalypse episode 2 of The Seven Deadly Sins was released on October 15, 2023. Following the premiere episode, Percival finally reached the ground after descending "God's Finger" for two days. This was his first encounter with people other than his grandfather and antagonistic father. The second episode included a brief flashback and recap, providing a summary of the series up to that point. The animation remained crisp and the audience was introduced to new characters as Percival's journey officially began in episode 2 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse.
Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Episode 2
Percival throughout Four Knights of the Apocalypse episode 2 (Image via Our Website)
Percival, experiencing culture shock once again as he embarks on his journey, emerges onto the surface after a two-day voyage. Without much respite, he is immediately thrown into a whirlwind of unfamiliar concepts such as money, traveling circuses, and magic. These foreign ideas almost lead to his complete loss of belongings, as Donny attempts to rob him.
Although archery is not his forte, Percival's arrow shots exhibit an unconventional curved trajectory. However, he compensates for this deficiency by displaying extraordinary speed, surpassing even a fully galloping horse. Additionally, he possesses superhuman strength, which enables him to vanquish a colossal wolf that posed a threat to a nearby village. Swiftly and deservedly, he earns the title of hero within the community.
His objective is to uncover the truth by confronting and extracting information from his long-absent father, Ironside, regarding the reasons behind his grandfather's murder and the suddenness of his return. Based on his encounter with the formidable Black Knight Pelgart, it becomes evident that he has a considerable distance to cover, especially given that his magical abilities only manifest in the climactic moments of the episode while battling Pelgart.
Katz's circus troupe
In Four Knights of the Apocalypse episode 2, a captivating image from Our Website unveils Kat's traveling circus troupe. Comprised of four individuals, including a talented monkey, they mesmerize Percival with their exceptional skills showcased alongside a roadside. These remarkable abilities encompass fire magic, levitation, and the art of invisibility. Observant viewers would also notice the presence of Donny, a member of Percival's own traveling ensemble, and a pink fox that cunningly attempts to dislodge Percival from his position.
All three of them - the imposing Katz, the graceful Elva, and Donny - had been turned down for the position of Holy Knights. Percival discovers that the teachings of his grandfather Varghese align with the Holy Knight principles, which Elva confirms by stating that Percival embodies the qualities of a Holy Knight, such as selflessness, fearlessness, and adherence to the knightly code of honor.
However, this trio is not just a group of wandering performers. Katz and Elva sincerely refuse to abandon Percival by the roadside. Donny has a change of heart when Percival bravely confronts a wolf, taking a severe injury from the creature's claw to protect him. Katz even demands an apology from Pelgast to Percival when the unexpected Black Knight intrudes, earning a painful blow in return.
The Black Knight Pelgart (aka Pellegarde)
The Black Knight in Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Episode 2 (Image via Our Website)
Similar to the previous episode, episode 2 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse showcases a battle involving one of the Holy Knights. This time, it's Pelgart (known as Pellegarde in the manga). In contrast to Ironside, who swiftly defeated Percival and Varghese without showing any mercy, Pellegarde appears cheerful upon discovering Percival and engaging in combat with him.
Although he serves as the episode's antagonist, Pellegarde doesn't appear to have the intention of killing Percival, unlike Ironside. Instead, he apologizes for knocking Katz aside, only intending to move him. Furthermore, Pellegarde exhibits confidence and excitement at the prospect of training Percival. This raises the question for long-time fans of Seven Deadly Sins: what events occurred to transform Arthur and his knights into villains?
Final Thoughts
In episode 2 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse, the Black Knight and Percival are left astonished when the former unexpectedly acquires the power of light magic. The fact that his familiar, the wolf, had posed a threat to the village and was a potential danger to the villagers adds to his reputation as a villain.
Before wrapping up the review of episode 2 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse, it's worth mentioning the intriguing development surrounding Percival. Not only does his young age of 16 surprise the rest of the troupe, especially following the bathing scene with Elva, but the appearance of a pink fox accompanying him and unveiling his magical abilities hints at something significant in store for him.
Episode 2 of Four Knights of the Apocalypse lays the foundation for the entire series. It introduces the characters who will join Percival on his journey, provides the audience with important backstory, showcases the introduction of magic, and adds a generous dose of humor. The animation seamlessly transitions between stylized and realistic, creating comedic moments. Fans eagerly await the resolution of the intense fight between Percival and Pellegrade, as well as the revelation of how the mysterious fox tailing him is connected to the overarching plot.
