01x08 - Demise of a Dream

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What do you think about Casca?

You've never wanted
to wrap yourself around her?

I...

I think she's a good woman.

She's way better than
those nobles' daughters

who know nothing
besides how to play dress-up.

There are precious few women

to whom you could entrust
your life in battle.

But...

the way I see her is not as a woman

but as a comrade in battle.

So...

No...

I don't feel that way.

She is focused on Griffith.

So...

For now...

I can't do anything.

So that's how it is?

I thought you had a good shot.

But I guess my intuition was off.

Guts, we have fought many battles,

and we have been through a lot together.

We are finally being rewarded
for all of that hard work.

And this is just the start
of things getting better.

So why...

I have already made my decision.

But...

Guts!

So you plan on leaving...

the Band of the Falcon?

Sorry.

What does that even mean, "sorry"?

You must surely think that

the Band of the Falcon
is like a family, right?

What reason do you have
for throwing that away?

We can become nobles.

We can obtain a lifestyle
that is like a dream.

What is there to complain about?

A grown man has made his choice.

Be quiet and let him go.

But... But...

But this is bad for everyone.

Guts is the backbone of the Band.

Hah!

The strength of the Band
isn't down to this guy alone.

-But...
-Shut it!

I'll tell you this now
because you're about to leave.

I hated you with every fiber of my being.

I wondered why I hated you so much.

But now, I have finally understood.

It's your face.

That face you make like you are
the only one with real worries,

it drives me crazy.

This is incredible.

What we have worked so hard to obtain

means nothing to this guy.

He throws it away like it is garbage.

Go ahead and keep taking the hard road.

Knock yourself out!

Hah!

I don't know what you want.

You'll never be Griffith.

Never!

The next time we see
each other on the b*ttlefield,

watch your back.

Oh, that felt good.

Thank you all for everything.

Wait, Guts...

I'm sure I told you back then.

I said that you were mine.

If you are sure that you want to leave,

then fight with your sword
for your freedom.

Griffith...

So I guess this can't end with a smile
and a "See you".

You seem to be serious.

Hey, wait...

You're going to fight
even though you're friends?

Griffith, if you want to stop him,
use words.

Casca, don't get in our way.

Pippin, what are you doing?

Let me go!

We have to do it.

If you cut off one of his arms,
he'll snap out of it.

What has happened you all?
We have to stop this.

Did you get used to the high-ranking
military quarters and forget yourself?

What's taken by the sword
is returned in kind.

That's the mantra of us mercenaries.

But...

But...

Has she realized
that she is starting to change?

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If something stood in
the way of their dreams,

they'd face up to it with all their might,

even if it was I who stood in their way.

Do you want to go this badly,

to be released from my grip...

You can't...

You can't...

I can't let you.

Griffith!

See you.

Griffith...

Guts!

Guts...

Of course.

How could a princess go visit
a man born a commoner?

Griffith is now the general
of the White Phoenix.

He is the highest commander
in the Midland army.

That is not until he is
so inaugurated next month.

Let us take our leave, Anna.

Please take care of yourself.

I haven't seen him for six whole months.

Why can't I just...

After we finally achieved peace...

Who is it?

Griffith!

Please excuse me.

What happened?

If you were found here,

there would be major ructions.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure you cannot forgive
such rude behavior.

I'll quickly leave.

I really missed you!

Ever since you left,

I have lived in fear.

I was so scared there would be
terrible news from the b*ttlefield.

I thought about it every day.

I have prayed for you so desperately.

In the end...

God heard my prayers.

I'm sorry...

Knowing you're safe,
the tears started to flow...

Stop...

Are you afraid?

No...

Now, you have nothing to be afraid of.

Terrifying things,

sad things,

should all be thrown
into the flames and enflamed.

It's really coming down.

Have you seen Griffith?

No...

I haven't seen him since earlier.

Okay...

See you.

See you...

See you...

I was wondering who it was.

It's the future general
of the White Phoenixes.

What were you doing at such an hour?

You do know
whose residence this is, don't you?

Depending on what happened,

you could be guilty of treason
against the royal house of Midland.

-Arrest him!
-Yes, sir.

Why has Griffith
sent us here all of a sudden?

It's for a training exercise,
a surprise one.

But he said we don't need any gear.

So maybe he plans
on us going on a field trip.

I get that we haven't had

any proper battles
since beating the Tudors.

But he didn't have to choose
somewhere like this.

He didn't come home yesterday either.

Maybe Griffith was in shock.

You idiot!

How could Griffith feel sad
over something so trivial?

But...

Shut up!

Whether he quits the band
or dies in a ditch,

it has nothing to do with us.

Griffith is a hero who saved the country.

Why would he care so much about one man?

It would be stupid.

-But...
-But, but, shut up!

Close your mouth.

It's not just you.

Everyone is moping about
since that fool left.

Regardless, Griffith is late.

Enemy approaching!

It's an ambush!

Damn it. Are they Tudor stragglers?

No, wait...

That's...

the flag of Midland...

As I expected,

filthy blood

cannot be changed.

Despite how much we cared for you,

you were so brazen.

It's the end for you
and for your troops. It's all over.

It makes sense now.

I thought it was strange.

Marriages are common
in times of political strife.

But there were never such rumors
of a wedding for Charlotte.

What are you saying?

Do you wish to be with the princess?

Or are you waiting for her
to invite you to her bed herself?

Shut your mouth!

Damn it!

I can't die with no idea
about what's happening.

What the hell is going on?

Answer, Griffith!

You have to keep moving.
The enemy will attack you.

Wait, Corkus!

We shouldn't spread out.

We won't make it out of here on our own.

Regroup!

We will overwhelm the enemy
and break through their line.

Yeah!

All units, assume the wedge formation.

Attack!

Griffith...

Torturer!

Yes.

Do as you wish with this man.

He has greatly sinned
against the crown of Midland.

Great.

But you must not k*ll him.

I want him to be alive

to understand the weight
of the crimes he has committed.

Yes, Your Excellency.

The great bird has fallen to the ground.

And it shall never fly again.

You are incredible.

All of this t*rture and not even a sound.

It is quite touching.

Oh, what's that?

It looks interesting.

Give it here.

Oh, no, it fell through the holes.