Chapter 16

Ballad of the Beginning (はじまりの詩 Hajimari no Uta) is chapter 16 of manga, Nanatsu no Taizai.

Character(s) in order of appearance

 * Meliodas
 * Diane
 * Ban
 * Hawk
 * Elizabeth
 * Dr. Dana
 * Cenette
 * Golgius (flashback)
 * Gilthunder
 * King
 * Hawk's Mother

Short Summary
After destroying the entire Baste Dungeon, the characters head back to Dalmary Town where they discover that Dr. Dana was still alive. The characters start a party and Ban discovers that Hawk can actually talk. During the party, Diane and Elizabeth develop a closer relationship, and everyone ends up sleeping happily halfway.