Chapter 51

is the 51st chapter of the manga, Nanatsu no Taizai.

Character(s) in order of appearance

 * Hauser
 * Gilthunder
 * Hawk
 * Elizabeth Lyonesse
 * Veronica
 * Diane
 * Ban
 * King
 * Elaine
 * Unnamed Demon
 * Meliodas

Fights and Events
There was a sparing scene between Ban and King.

Short Summary
Hauser returns to the kingdom where he soon learns of Veronica's and Griamor's reported death from Gilthunder, who further mentions that Hendricksen's group has been increasing dramatically in size over the past few days. At the same time, Meliodas and the rest settle in a deserted forest near Ordan, preparing to search for the rest of the Deadly Sins. Elizabeth recollects memories with Veronica and swears to return peace to the kingdom, when Diane appears, having overheard her, tells her that everyone will support her. Feeling frustrated about being left out, Hawk searches for the rest of the members and soon discover Ban and King sparring, with Ban revealing that he plans to obtain the Horn of Cernunnos and that he is frustrated by how Meliodas possesses demon-like abilities. Everyone begins to gather around Meliodas who was collecting his thoughts besides a river, when he suddenly splits apart a mountain with a twig.

Long Summary
Hauser went back to the kingdom to report of the event at Byzel, but shock to be told that Veronica and Griamor were killed during the Byzel event by Gilthunder.Hauser ask how they doing to report all this to princess Margaret and Great Holy Knight Dreyfus, Gilthunder told Hauser that Dreyfus lock himself in his private room. Gilthunder look outside and said that things are going amiss and that Hendricksen group of Holy Knights has grown dramatically and they were all New Generation, even stating in the past that Hendricksen and Dreyfus were even in powers but the balance is being broken by Hendricksen and wonder if this was another precursor of the Holy War.

Hawk later went outside happy to start training to make it up from Byzel event, but later saw Elizabeth looking out to a field and told Veronica that she should rest in peace and doesn't have to worry over herself. Elizabeth then told herself that she will return the Kingdom back to it's old days where the sound of children running and people laughter's. Diane then found Elizabeth and told her she shouldn't worry about it and she is free to use their powers since they are comrades. Ban and King start training together to improve themselves after the event at Byzel While they were sparing, Ban ask King if he was taking him lightly and told him he should try to act like he's trying to kill him, but King told him how can he kill someone who is immortal, to which Ban revealed that he could stop him from fighting like he did in Capital of the Dead. Ban then told King about Jericho slash wounds didn't heal him to which King find it odd.

Ban later reveal he is planning to use the Horn of Cernunnos to revive Elaine and end up becoming angry at King for thinking Meliodas is from the Demon Clan, stating he is not as the same as the monster he fought. Meliodas was sitting next to a lake while resting from the Byzel event. Meliodas realize that the Holy Knights are gaining so much powers quick and shouldn't hold back anymore. Meliodas then pick up a stick and swing it toward a mountain which was slice in half, revealing that Meliodas was holding back. Meliodas then speak of an prophecy they hear back in Baste Dungeon and said it was time to end it. Meliodas then mention that he made a promise to Elizabeth and for the person he fought with many years ago. Meliodas then mention that he will be stop this three hundred years war.