1. In this world...Copy !req
2. Is the destiny of mankind controlled by some transcendental entity or law?Copy !req
3. Is it like the hand of God hovering above?Copy !req
4. At least it is true...Copy !req
5. that man has no control, even over his own will.Copy !req
6. T-This is...Copy !req
7. The Egg of the King!Copy !req
8. I see!Copy !req
9. So that's the ploy...Copy !req
10. It's your fault...Copy !req
11. You put Griffith in danger
and almost got him killed...Copy !req
12. It's all your fault!Copy !req
13. The Sword's OwnerCopy !req
14. Have you heard about
the Band of the Hawk?Copy !req
15. I have...Copy !req
16. They suffered serious
losses during a recent battle.Copy !req
17. I can't say for certain, but...Copy !req
18. soldiers claim they met some
huge demon in Tudor Castle.Copy !req
19. A huge demon?Copy !req
20. I declare it to be a falsehood...Copy !req
21. designed to draw attention
away from their failure.Copy !req
22. It's no better than a child's trick!Copy !req
23. However, Griffith ultimately succeeded
in securing the castle's surrender.Copy !req
24. Even if they did suffer serious losses,
we may not accuse them of failure.Copy !req
25. Besides, it is rumored that
Griffith will be raised to the peerage.Copy !req
26. Aye, I've heard that as well.Copy !req
27. Really, it is true?Copy !req
28. His reputation with the king keeps
rising due to his recent achievements.Copy !req
29. This is very irritating!Copy !req
30. Why should the king give
that title to a mercenary?Copy !req
31. He is...Copy !req
32. The commander of their raiders...Copy !req
33. You've had a terrible experience in battle.Copy !req
34. I heard that you encountered
a demon on the battlefield.Copy !req
35. I wonder if it was
the demon that injured you?Copy !req
36. Perhaps you saw a dog in the dark
and thought it was a monster.Copy !req
37. That is likely!Copy !req
38. Y-You...Copy !req
39. Sorry, I'm unsteady on
my feet because of my wounds.Copy !req
40. D-Damn you!Copy !req
41. My blade hungers for you...Copy !req
42. Bastard...Copy !req
43. Guts!Copy !req
44. What's going on?Copy !req
45. You're all out here.Copy !req
46. Are you well enough to walk?Copy !req
47. Yeah...Copy !req
48. It's all your fault!Copy !req
49. Just forget it.Copy !req
50. No one blames you.Copy !req
51. Casca just said that because
she was frantic back there.Copy !req
52. And what are you up to?Copy !req
53. We want to visit Griffith.Copy !req
54. But...Copy !req
55. There are visitors here already.Copy !req
56. Ministers and bishops,
big shots in the royal court...Copy !req
57. The world is as kind
as it is cruel, so to speak.Copy !req
58. Some of the senior statesmen
despise Griffith and regard him...Copy !req
59. as an upstart mercenary commoner.Copy !req
60. Meanwhile, others try to gain his
favor to secure their future in the court.Copy !req
61. I get it...Copy !req
62. Maybe we've just been
taking it for granted...Copy !req
63. but Griffith has been invincible so far.Copy !req
64. Basically, he is the leader of
the strongest unit in Midland's army.Copy !req
65. Well, then...Copy !req
66. Where to?Copy !req
67. Hey!Copy !req
68. Wait!Copy !req
69. You weren't listening, were you?Copy !req
70. I was.Copy !req
71. So what?Copy !req
72. So what?Copy !req
73. Don't give me that!Copy !req
74. I'm telling you to wait here until
Griffith finishes receiving his guests.Copy !req
75. That doesn't matter at all.Copy !req
76. I just want to visit an injured friend.Copy !req
77. Guts!Copy !req
78. I'm going!Copy !req
79. You are not allowed in!Copy !req
80. Please wait until the meeting is over.Copy !req
81. You...Copy !req
82. Sorry.Copy !req
83. Big idiot...Copy !req
84. Rickert, will you come with me?Copy !req
85. T-That's all right...Copy !req
86. Okay...Copy !req
87. Hey, Griffith...Copy !req
88. I'm sick of this.Copy !req
89. Stop trying to...Copy !req
90. What's the meaning of this?Copy !req
91. Why?Copy !req
92. Why are you always like this?Copy !req
93. Why does Griffith value you so much?Copy !req
94. Hey, Guts!Copy !req
95. That spoiled everything.Copy !req
96. I'll come back later!Copy !req
97. I think...Copy !req
98. I understand Guts's feelings somewhat.Copy !req
99. After all, Griffith has been
unapproachable lately...Copy !req
100. He's been like a stranger...Copy !req
101. You...Copy !req
102. should have been killed
by Griffith back there!Copy !req
103. You don't care at all about your men.Copy !req
104. You're just a mad dog!Copy !req
105. Why...Copy !req
106. Why are you always like this?Copy !req
107. It's all your fault!Copy !req
108. It's all your fault!Copy !req
109. Shit!Copy !req
110. What the hell does she mean?Copy !req
111. My, you're on edge.Copy !req
112. Griffith.Copy !req
113. You seem to be able
to wield your sword...Copy !req
114. despite the fact you were beaten
much more soundly than I was.Copy !req
115. You are quite a tough one.Copy !req
116. I apologize about yesterday.Copy !req
117. I heard everyone came to visit me.Copy !req
118. Taking advantage of my injury...Copy !req
119. those ministers condescendingly
visit me every single day.Copy !req
120. To be honest, they are truly annoying.Copy !req
121. I'm without any choice, however.Copy !req
122. Nosferatu Zodd...Copy !req
123. To think that such an enormous
monster really exists...Copy !req
124. Part of me feels as if that encounter
was some kind of nightmare.Copy !req
125. But on the other hand...Copy !req
126. it's evident such a giant exists...Copy !req
127. even though it's beyond human knowledge.Copy !req
128. I would say...Copy !req
129. that it might be something like a god.Copy !req
130. It was more like a demon, wasn't it?Copy !req
131. Who knows?Copy !req
132. It's all the same.Copy !req
133. By the way, how was I saved?Copy !req
134. I passed out in the middle of the fight.Copy !req
135. It was because of
that thing around your neck.Copy !req
136. If you and this man truly regard each
other as friends, be mindful of this...Copy !req
137. When this man's ambition crumbles...Copy !req
138. you will be destined to face your death!Copy !req
139. A death you can never escape!Copy !req
140. Zodd certainly recognized that thing...Copy !req
141. This seems to protect me from evil.Copy !req
142. I've got to thank that old
fortune-teller woman.Copy !req
143. I think...Copy !req
144. I owe you again.Copy !req
145. Tell me why.Copy !req
146. Three years ago...Copy !req
147. you told me that you didn't
want to lose an outstanding soldier.Copy !req
148. I am just a warrior serving you.Copy !req
149. But you were about
to lose your life for me...Copy !req
150. a mere soldier.Copy !req
151. It's not the kind of thing that
happens to a levelheaded guy like you.Copy !req
152. Why?Copy !req
153. Oh dear, I thought we
finished up that talk three years ago.Copy !req
154. There's no reason...Copy !req
155. in particular.Copy !req
156. Do you want a reason?Copy !req
157. Do you really need a reason...Copy !req
158. each time I decide to lay
my life on the line for you?Copy !req
159. No, I just...Copy !req
160. Oh, Sir White Hawk.Copy !req
161. You seem to have gotten better.Copy !req
162. Your Majesty!Copy !req
163. Hey, Guts!Copy !req
164. How dare you be discourteous
in His Majesty's presence!Copy !req
165. Never mind that. Raise your heads.Copy !req
166. I'm just getting some air.Copy !req
167. But, Your Majesty...Copy !req
168. Everybody in the castle
has grown excited because...Copy !req
169. of all the war councils.Copy !req
170. Alas, I do not have time
to regain my composure.Copy !req
171. Let me introduce you...Copy !req
172. This is my younger brother, Count Julius.Copy !req
173. He's the general of the White Dragons
and next in line to the throne.Copy !req
174. I am Griffith.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.Copy !req
175. My lord Griffith...Copy !req
176. I am always proud when you capably
lead the Band of the Hawk to victory.Copy !req
177. That is very kind.Copy !req
178. Forgetting my old age,
your dauntless courage in battle...Copy !req
179. even makes me burn for a fight!Copy !req
180. It reminds me of those days of my youth...Copy !req
181. when I worked alongside
my subjects in the war effort.Copy !req
182. Majesty, I must object to this
addressing of a mere unit commander.Copy !req
183. I do not mind talking with him.Copy !req
184. The truth be told...Copy !req
185. some senior statesmen in the royal
court are displeased by your presence.Copy !req
186. Alarmed by your influence...Copy !req
187. they are concerned
that your common birth...Copy !req
188. might affect the prestige
of the Midland army.Copy !req
189. However, neither prestige
nor status brings us triumph...Copy !req
190. much less welfare for my people.Copy !req
191. We live in a turbulent age.Copy !req
192. Hence, I am greatly depending upon
exceptional people like yourself...Copy !req
193. rather than aristocratic generals
who are tied up in old traditions...Copy !req
194. for I am committed to building
a strong foundation for my land.Copy !req
195. Once again, I am very much
obliged to Your Majesty.Copy !req
196. Who is that lady over there?Copy !req
197. Oh...Copy !req
198. She is my daughter, Charlotte.Copy !req
199. She is very shy.Copy !req
200. According to her, she is
frightened of haughty warriors...Copy !req
201. so she rarely comes out of the palace.Copy !req
202. Charlotte, come over here.Copy !req
203. She is a very private person.Copy !req
204. That is because she is my
only daughter, so I spoil her.Copy !req
205. Forgive her, Lord Griffith.Copy !req
206. Come along now, Charlotte.Copy !req
207. Pardon me.Copy !req
208. Be careful, my lady.Copy !req
209. You bastard!Copy !req
210. Such discourtesy,
touching the princess's body!Copy !req
211. Hey, old man!Copy !req
212. Pardon my improper manner...Copy !req
213. Your Excellency Julius.Copy !req
214. What's keeping you?Copy !req
215. Oh, it's nothing, Father.Copy !req
216. We shall go, my lady.Copy !req
217. Do you really need a reason...Copy !req
218. each time I decide to lay
my life on the line for you?Copy !req
219. He said, "For you"...Copy !req
220. I don't know if this is the answer
I've been looking for all my life.Copy !req
221. But for now...Copy !req
222. I will fight with my sword for him!Copy !req
223. All right, everyone!Copy !req
224. Do you understand how
important this stronghold is?Copy !req
225. No, sir!Copy !req
226. Idiots!Copy !req
227. You should know your history!Copy !req
228. Listen, due to our capture of Doldrey,
for the first time we were able...Copy !req
229. to successfully split the enemy lines.Copy !req
230. Afterwards, this stronghold
was built as our army's...Copy !req
231. staging point for attacks against Midland.Copy !req
232. Behold this road!Copy !req
233. This road once functioned as the
most important pass for military troops...Copy !req
234. between Doldrey and
the kingdom's territory.Copy !req
235. However, since our military
forces seized this bridge...Copy !req
236. the tide of the war turned.Copy !req
237. They were forced...Copy !req
238. to expose the heart of Midland
directly before our military forces.Copy !req
239. According to the secret tactics...Copy !req
240. handed down
the Coborlwitz family for 300 years...Copy !req
241. capture a road and you will capture victory.Copy !req
242. To capture victory,
we should strengthen our defenses...Copy !req
243. My defense is already planned!Copy !req
244. Look...Copy !req
245. If the enemy attacks us,
they have to march over this bridge.Copy !req
246. Therefore, the best soldiers from
the garrison will amass on the bridge.Copy !req
247. It's a narrow stone bridge...Copy !req
248. so only a mounted soldier
or two can charge at a time.Copy !req
249. Moreover, Tudor's best crossbowmen...Copy !req
250. will be standing by
above the exterior gate.Copy !req
251. Our crossbowmen will definitely
cut down the enemy leaders...Copy !req
252. as they march one by one.Copy !req
253. It's perfect!Copy !req
254. We'll deliver a severe blow to the enemy...Copy !req
255. and thanks to my fantastic scheme,
we'll escape any damage!Copy !req
256. You can trust me on this!Copy !req
257. But what if the enemy doesn't use
this bridge and attacks our flanks?Copy !req
258. You need not worry.Copy !req
259. There is no bridge or ford along
the river within eight miles of here.Copy !req
260. And the river is so wide and deep that
even the best horse could not cross.Copy !req
261. B-But what if the enemy
makes a raft, and...Copy !req
262. As you can see, we are in a barren
land of rocks and vineyards.Copy !req
263. It is impossible to make rafts
because there aren't enough trees.Copy !req
264. Even if the enemy made what
they could with the nearby trees...Copy !req
265. they wouldn't be able to send
enough of their troops over at once.Copy !req
266. Or will they make rafts
out of the grapevines?Copy !req
267. Why do we have to sortie
the minute Griffith gets better?Copy !req
268. They depend on us in battle.Copy !req
269. But didn't they say...Copy !req
270. even the heavily equipped Golem
Knights failed to capture that castle?Copy !req
271. I heard they suffered severely.Copy !req
272. Reportedly, two thirds of the knights
were defeated on the bridge.Copy !req
273. What, are you serious?Copy !req
274. It's our turn.Copy !req
275. We'll dispose of them.Copy !req