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Hey, Casca.
Casca! Wake up!
So, the gears have indeed begun to turn.
No way... I'm sure it was behind me.
The Golden Age Arc The Advent
Reunion in the Abyss
Who the hell're you?
Heed my words, Struggler.
At some point, over you shall rage a torrent of madness, a tempest of death
for which no mortal man can atone.
But listen well, Struggler.
Struggle. Defy. Strive.
That is the sole sword of he who confronts death.
You must never forget that.
H-Hey.
What're you talking about? Hold it!
I'm impressed you found this secret way in.
We've got someone on the inside.
In other words, we're not the only ones who want to rescue Griffith.
Sure, but the people in the castle are—
Are you with the Band of the Hawk?
I've been waiting for you.
You really came.
The princess?
S-So our inside guy is...
Yes, it is me.
How far down does this hole go?
Long ago, about a thousand years, it was...
During a war-torn age,
one man emerged to put an end to the upheaval:
Supreme King Gaiseric.
In his lifetime, he established a great empire that spanned the entire continent.
His origins are shrouded in mystery,
but he was highly skilled at warfare,
and it's said that in battle, he always wore a mask shaped like a skull.
I've heard that part.
About the Skull King.
I also heard he became arrogant in his power,
and that he and his entire imperial capital were destroyed by five angels sent by God.
Weren't there four of them?
So? What's that old fairy tale got to do with this hole?
It is no fairy tale!
At the very least, the capital really existed.
It lies at the bottom of this pit.
Aw, man.
Griffith?
Lord Griffith!
Somebody's there!
Gri—
Griffith...?
Griffith!
The tendons in his limbs are severed.
And his tongue...
Casca! The key!
Casca!
Keep back!
Keep the hell back.
Th-This isn't right...
Th-There's no way... that's Griffith.
N-Now you can't get away.
Because I've locked you in!
Are you the one who did all this to Griffith?
Hoo boy! It's the first time I've gotten my hands on such a pretty one.
I sure went to town torturing him.
First, I cut the tendons in his arms and legs so he wouldn't get away.
Then, any time he wasn't eating or sleeping,
I'd peel off his skin, rip off his nails, and give him the hot iron or boiling water!
We've been together nonstop this year, like a married couple.
Look at this prized piece of my collection.
It's my good-luck charm—a tongue. His!
You're about to die, but you'll never get into heaven double-tongued.
S-Stop!
Too bad for you. Your breath is too rank.
Down to hell you go.
H-Help...!
I can't hear you.
Speak clearly.
Freeze! Drop your weapons and surrender peacefully!
Guts, for now we should...
Slay him! Slay him!
What are you doing?! Shoot!
Y-Yessir!
Let's go! Keep up with Guts!
Wh-What?!
Griffith has been taken away?!
Don't let them escape!
Stop them, whatever it takes!
It's a small group of enemies!
Miss Casca!
This way!
Thanks.
Helping the heroes of the kingdom is an honor.
Close the gate!
Hurry! Hurry!
Do not let the traitors through!
Aim for their horses!
Fire!
Absurd...
Are they going to ram us?!
What are you doing, you fools?!
Quickly now! Quickly!
We did it!
Lord Griffith...
We'll meet again, won't we?
Come, Your Highness.
It's the army!
They've got fifty... no, a hundred horsemen!
That's strange.
They're not coming any closer.
It's an ambush!
Shit!
We got trouble to the rear too, Big Sis!
You guys, come up front!
Guts! Pippin! Take care of the rear!
These criminals revolted against His Majesty!
Stop them no matter what!
A horse was hit!
It won't last much longer!
They just keep coming!
Damn it! Is this the end of the line?!
We made it!
Corkus!
I've always wanted to do this...
Okay, fellas!
All forces, chooge—
Wait, let's do that over! Hey!
Cheers!
With Griffith back, we've got it made!
The Band of the Hawk's back in business!
Oh, yeah! Back to nonstop victory!
Maybe this time we'll join up with Tudor!
Why not screw things up for those Midlanders?
Good idea!
Thanks a lot. I'll get someone to relieve you soon.
No, Commander. You get some rest.
Haven't you been going nonstop?
You guys don't have to worry.
Tell me how Griffith is.
Hard to say. I'm not a doctor.
Please.
Griffith.
Aren't you hot in that thing?
It's okay to take it off.
It's just you and me here.
You wanna wear that?
You would.
You haven't changed this past year.
This is still a battlefield and all.
You won't get very far without armor.
Plus, the tendons in his limbs are all ruined.
He'll never stand again, much less hold a sword.
I see.
Judeau told me.
Gotcha.
H-Hey, you're kidding, right?
How could Griffith...
Fine, I'll ask him myself.
Don't bother.
Griffith can no longer speak.
What the heck?
Say what?
What does this mean?
Is it true?
You gotta be shittin' me!
Weren't we supposed to start over from here?
Weren't things supposed to get good once we got Griffith back?!
We were branded outlaws without a clue why...
We've crawled around like bugs for a year.
We've lost so many of our comrades, but still...
After believing all we needed was for Griffith to come back...
It's come to this?
What now?
What do we all do?
Won't things work out somehow?
Commander Casca...
It's not like the Band of the Hawk is finished. You could keep on leading us...
Could you give me some time?
It should be a while before the next group of pursuers shows up.
Give me until then to think about it.
Hey, wait up!
You're gonna think about it? What's going on?
What were you about to say to everyone?
That they should finish the fights they start.
You really are strong...
Sometimes a person can't give up a fight because they started it.
Could you say that to Griffith as he is now?
We're all weak.
So we cling to dreams and other people.
What can I do for someone who's lost what they've been holding on to?
Offer kind words? Harsh ones?
Stay by their side?
Even I wanted someone with me...
What do I do now?
What do I do?
I don't know either.
I'll go look in on Griffith.
Griffith, let's change your bandages.
So, what're you going to do now?
Go on some journey again?
What about you?
Let's see...
Might as well round up whoever stays and start thieving.
That oughta make enough that we can look after Griffith.
Then I'll join you.
You've already gone your own way.
This time, make sure to take Casca with you.
She'll...
If you don't take her now, she'll...
Judeau...
Captain!
Captain, are you planning on taking off again like you did last time?
If so, let us come with you!
All of us raiders have decided!
We've got plenty of fight left in us!
We'll be mercenaries or whatever!
As long as we have you, Captain!
Captain!
You guys...
Please, Captain!
Captain!
We're like one big family, aren't we?
If we're fugitives wherever we go, let's stick together!
As long as we've got you, Captain, we'll figure something out!
Come on, Captain! We're begging you!
Captain!
Captain! Captain! Captain!
I thought we were holding hands
Down a path that had yet to end
I'm still looking for that figure
Who suddenly strayed away
Where have you gone,
Leaving everything behind?
I want to see you again
I'm so frustrated I can't move
I can't do anything and it hurts
Still not willing to believe it
Here I am, unable to find
Purpose in a world without you
The Eclipse