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…
In chapter 180, Zodd transforms and resumes his fight with Guts, sending him crashing through the rocks near Casca’s old cave. The falling debris puts Casca in danger, but Griffith suddenly appears beside her and protects her. Casca is drawn toward Griffith, but her Brand begins reacting painfully. Griffith then leaves with Zodd, telling Guts…
In chapter 179, Guts and Zodd engage in a fierce battle at the Hill of Swords. Guts has become strong enough during his two-year journey to fight Zodd on nearly equal terms, surprising Rickert. Zodd eventually uses a second sword, but Guts cleverly uses one of the fallen swords to wound him and narrowly avoids…
In chapter 178, Guts reaches the Hill of Swords and finally comes face-to-face with Griffith. Rickert tries to stop Guts from attacking, but Guts cannot control his anger and insists that Griffith is no longer the same person. Griffith calmly says that he has not changed and that he will never abandon his dream. Guts…
In chapter 177, Guts returns to Godo’s home with Casca and reunites with Erica, who tells him that Godo has died. She asks Guts to stay with her, Casca and Rickert, and Guts quietly considers it. Meanwhile, Griffith has arrived at the Hill of Swords to meet Rickert. When Erica mentions a mysterious white-haired visitor,…