In a noteworthy event, Escanor found himself at the center of turmoil in Liones following his successful vanquishing of a rampaging monster that had plunged a town into chaos. Amidst the aftermath, numerous Holy Knights, including the revered Great Holy Knight, Zaratras, endeavored to contain the situation, apprehensive of Escanor's perceived influence over the fearful populace residing in the surrounding villages and towns. All the knights ended up being seriously injured. There, Escanor meets Merlin and Meliodas who asked him to join their knightly order[1], although the two were forced to restrain him by order of the king to stop his havoc.