Melascula appeared before the Seven Deadly Sins. She transformed into a giant snake, her true form, and attacked Ban. He was saved from her by Elaine, whose feelings for Ban led her to transform. With the help of Elizabeth's Goddess powers, Melascula was sealed away. Meanwhile, Meliodas escaped the Cocoon of Darkness at the cost of his emotions, and stands against them with hostility. Facing him first is the strongest man alive, Escanor.