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,…
In chapter 136, Farnese and the Holy Iron Chain Knights bring a man accused of murdering a priest toward the Tower of Conviction. He insists that he is innocent, but the refugees around them are so consumed by fear and suspicion that they demand his punishment. Meanwhile, Luca is secretly gathering information from her clients…
In chapter 135, the refugees gathered around the Tower of Conviction are living in extremely poor conditions, with very little food and many people suffering from hunger and illness. Some desperate refugees try to take food from a cart belonging to the Holy See, but Farnese and the Holy Iron Chain Knights stop them. Mozgus…
In chapter 134, Guts easily overwhelms the Kushan scouts who surround him, showing how much his fighting ability has improved during his two years as an apostle hunter. Even though the scouts attack from different directions and use unfamiliar weapons, Guts calmly blocks their attacks and defeats them one after another. Isidro watches the entire…
In chapter 133, the story introduces Isidro, a young thief who is surviving alone in an abandoned village. He tricks a group of bandits by secretly poisoning the food they steal from him and then uses his quick movements to defeat them. When more bandits arrive, Isidro tries to fool them by claiming that the…
In chapter 132, the refugees traveling toward the Holy Ground are suddenly attacked by a group of people seeking revenge against Mozgus. The Holy Iron Chain Knights struggle to protect the carriage because the huge crowd of refugees blocks their way. Mozgus then reveals his six terrifying disciples, who quickly overpower the attackers. Farnese is…
In chapter 131, Guts prepares to leave Godo’s home after deciding that finding Casca is now his main priority. Godo, despite his weakening health, gets out of bed and repairs Guts’ Dragon Slayer and equipment one final time. He also tells Rickert to pass on a warning to Guts: not to end up living only…