In chapter 190, Guts briefly loses control under the influence of the Beast of Darkness and then realizes what he has almost done to Casca. He is devastated and becomes even more determined to protect her rather than let his anger control him. Soon afterward, Puck finds Isidro, while Farnese and Serpico also catch up…
In chapter 189, Guts struggles to keep control of himself after his fear of the Beast of Darkness returns. He becomes increasingly worried that he could hurt Casca, so he keeps his distance from her. Meanwhile, Puck continues searching for a safe route, and Guts realizes that protecting Casca matters more than continuing his revenge….
In chapter 188, Guts protects Casca from the spirits during the night, but Casca wanders away while following a rat. Guts rushes to save her and is briefly possessed by the Beast of Darkness, nearly hurting Casca before regaining control. Casca becomes frightened of him and loses the trust she had developed. Guts decides to…
In chapter 187, Guts travels through a heavy snowstorm while protecting Casca from spirits that take the form of snow creatures. After surviving the night, he sets up camp and takes care of Casca and Puck. Guts then has a nightmare where the Beast of Darkness tries to convince him that Casca is only a…
In chapter 186, Serpico continues remembering his past with Farnese. Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Farnese grows attached to him, while Serpico remains devoted to serving her. Later, Farnese joins the Holy Iron Chain Knights and becomes deeply committed to hunting heretics. When Serpico’s mother is accused of heresy, Farnese orders Serpico to prove…
In chapter 185, Farnese and Serpico spend a freezing night camping in the ruins of an old house while continuing their search for Guts. Serpico then remembers his childhood, when he lived in poverty with his sick mother. After being attacked by other boys, he was found nearly buried in snow by young Farnese, who…
In chapter 184, Silat sends the Tapasa to attack Griffith, but a mysterious Kushan outcast named Rakshas suddenly defeats them and introduces himself to Griffith. He says he has heard the prophecy of the Falcon of Light and wants to protect Griffith until the day he kills him. Meanwhile, another powerful warrior, Grunbeld, arrives in…
In chapter 183, Griffith enters the Kushan-occupied city and confronts their general, killing him instantly. The Kushan soldiers fire arrows at Griffith, but mysteriously every arrow misses without Griffith even moving. Zodd then attacks the soldiers, and a powerful knight named Locus arrives and pledges himself to Griffith. The captive women realize that the legendary…
In chapter 182, Guts, Casca and Puck leave Godo’s home and begin their journey toward Puck’s homeland. Meanwhile, a Kushan army attacks and captures a city, taking its women prisoner. The terrified survivors remember Griffith and hope the “Falcon of Light” will return to save them. Elsewhere, Silat and the Tapasa are ordered to find…
In chapter 181, Griffith tells Rickert that he intends to build his own kingdom and invites him to join him, though Rickert is confused by Griffith’s words. Guts tries to attack Griffith, but Rickert stops him, and Griffith and Zodd fly away. Rickert then asks Guts what really happened during the Eclipse, so Guts finally…