Berserk #8

In the brutal climax of the battle for Dordrey, Guts stands broken—his sword shattered, his enemy closing in—when a distant mountain casts a sudden shadow: Zodd hurls his massive blade across the battlefield, a last, desperate gift. Meanwhile, wounded but unyielding, General Kjaskar rallies for one final strike against General Adon, as the fate of the fortress hangs in the balance.

In "Die Schlacht um Dordrey (6)," Guts finally defeats General Boscone and secures the fortress of Dordrey for the Hawks—but with Tudor’s remaining forces still a threat, Griffith must confront his past when he faces his former lover, the field marshal Genon, in a battle that tests loyalty and memory.

In "Der Triumph," the Falcon's Greatest Triumph earns the band widespread acclaim, stirring whispers of noble titles for its generals. As fame spreads, a secret gathering forms among their ranks—some loyal, others not—plotting a dangerous move against Griffith, whose rising star now casts long shadows.

In "Der Augenblick des Ruhms," Kjaskar and Guts find themselves adrift amid the celebration of the Falcon Knights' triumph, the grand ball a glittering backdrop to their quiet unease. Drawn together by shared distance from the festivities, they step away from the crowd, seeking a moment of connection beyond the noise and glory.

In "Das Flammengrab (1)," Griffith’s sudden collapse at a celebratory toast sends shockwaves through the court, his lifeblood spilling into a goblet meant for triumph. As the conspiracy unfolds, Guts takes up the hunt, tracking the traitors who now hide within the shadowed halls of a fortified palace.

In "Das Flammengrab (2)," Griffith returns with cold precision, turning the very palace of his enemies into a pyre. Trapped in the burning ruins, Guts must confront those who know too much—loyal to Griffith, yet bound by the weight of what they’ve seen.

In "Schneenacht," Griffith returns to the Band of the Hawk, welcomed with fervor, yet he keeps the truth of his absence hidden—only Guts knows what truly happened. A month after the queen’s funeral, Guts packs his things to leave the group and pursue his own path, but Kjaskar refuses to let him go without a fight.

In "Aufbruch am Morgen (1)," Guts shares a final moment with Korcas and Judeau in a quiet tavern, the weight of departure hanging in the air. Just as the group prepares to part ways, Kjaskar arrives to intercept Griffith, whose decision to leave the Hawks stirs tension beneath the surface.

In the snow-laden stillness of a frozen hill, the Falcons face a moment of reckoning—Kjaskar refuses to stay, and Griffith, unwilling to lose his most trusted warrior, demands a final duel to decide his fate. With the weight of loyalty and duty pressing down, Guts must confront Griffith in a fight that will test everything he holds true, knowing that victory may cost him more than he can bear.

In "Aufbruch am Morgen (3)," the tension between Griffith and Guts reaches its breaking point as their clash unfolds with grim determination. With every move calculated and every breath heavy, Griffith tries to outthink his rival—knowing the cost could be his life—but in the end, it is he who falls, left behind as Guts walks away, silent and resolute.