In chapter 146, Farnese learns that the Holy Iron Chain Knights have discovered the location of the heretics’ underground hideout. At the same time, she is told that the Black Swordsman has appeared in Albion and has already attacked several of the Holy See’s Hunters. Azan wants to search for Guts, but Farnese decides to…
In chapter 145, Guts defeats the remaining Hunters who were harassing Luca and the other refugees, causing the crowd to realize that they can stand up to the oppressive soldiers and drive them away. Luca then tells Guts that she knows a woman with the same Brand as his. Guts immediately asks her to take…
In chapter 144, Luca, Nina, and Casca return to their tent, where the people who now believe Casca is a witch begin giving them gifts out of fear and respect. Luca worries that their sudden wealth will attract the attention of the Holy See, so she tells the girls to share the gifts with the…
In chapter 143, the story focuses mainly on Farnese and Serpico and reveals more about their troubled pasts. Farnese remembers her childhood, when she first witnessed a heretic being burned in the town square. Although she was frightened at first, she eventually became fascinated by the flames and even participated in the execution. This experience…
In chapter 142, Guts keeps moving toward Albion when he suddenly encounters the Skull Knight. The Skull Knight tells him that they are heading toward the same destination because something extraordinary is about to happen at the Tower of Conviction. He explains that the enormous concentration of fear, suffering, and despair surrounding the tower could…
In chapter 141, Guts has been running toward Albion for a day and a half without stopping, while Isidro has secretly managed to keep following him by riding with refugees. When Guts finally rests, Isidro tries to lift the Dragon Slayer, only to discover that the sword is far too heavy for him. Guts wakes…
In chapter 140, Luca finds Nina deeply upset after the events in the cave and tries to calm her down, reminding her that she is not beyond saving. Meanwhile, the men from the underground gathering discover Casca alone. At first they leave her alone because they believe she is sick and mentally unstable, but one…
In chapter 139, Nina takes Joachim deeper into the caves beneath the Holy Ground, where he discovers a secret pagan gathering. The people there are under the influence of strange fumes coming from a large fire and begin worshipping a mysterious goat-headed figure as a divine being. Luca secretly watches the ceremony from above and…
In chapter 138, Farnese speaks with Mozgus about her growing doubts regarding the Holy See’s treatment of the refugees. Mozgus explains that his extreme devotion comes from believing that every painful act he performs is part of God’s will, even when it causes suffering. He tells Farnese a story about a woman who devoted her…
In chapter 137, Casca and Nina go to the river to collect water, but Casca’s Brand attracts spirits that take control of the bodies of refugees who died from hunger and illness. Just as the possessed bodies approach them, the Demon Child appears and silently drives the spirits away, saving Casca before disappearing again. Meanwhile,…