01x10 - Reunion in the Abyss

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Hey, Casca.

Wake up, Casca.

The wheels have begun to turn.

What's going on?

It came from behind me, I think...

AN ORIGINAL WORK BY KENTARO MIURA

Who the hell are you?

Heed my words, you who struggles.

Soon, a wave of madness
will rain down on you

from which no mortal can recover

and which will come with a storm of death.

You must be careful, struggler.

Struggle, defy and strive,

those are the only weapons available
to he who confronts death.

Never forget this.

What are you talking about?

Wait!

Well done on finding this hidden passage.

We have an inside man.

So this means we're not the only ones

who want to save Griffith.

But the people in the castle...

Are you from the Band of the Falcon?

We've been waiting for you.

You actually came.

You're the princess!

So you're the man on the inside?

Yes, it was me.

Where does this path lead?

A long time ago,

about 1,000 years ago,

we were in a period of turmoil and chaos.

A man appeared
who would put an end to the strife.

His name was Supreme King Gaiseric.

He created an empire that
spanned the entire continent.

His origins are shrouded in mystery.

But he was an exceptional fighter.

When he fought,

it is said that
he always wore a skull mask.

I have heard of him

and the rumors of a Skull King.

But he became obsessed with power,

and his entire empire was destroyed

by five angels sent by God.

I heard that it was four.

So, what has that fairytale
got to do with these caves?

It's no fairytale.

At least the capital of his empire
definitely existed.

It is at the bottom of this pit.

So...

Griffith?

Griffith!

Someone is there.

Gr-...

Griffith?

Griffith!

The tendons in his limbs have been cut.

And his tongue too...

Casca, give me the key.

Casca!

Don't come over here!

Don't come over.

It... it can't be...

This is...

This is Griffith we are talking about.

Gu... ts...

Oh, you all.

There's no escape for you.

I've locked you in.

Was it you

who did this to Griffith?

This was my first time

getting my hands on someone so beautiful.

How do I say this?

I really did a number on him.

First, I cut the tendons in his arms
and legs so he couldn't escape.

And then,
when he wasn't eating or sleeping,

I would peel at his skin,
tear off his nails,

burn him with a hot iron,
or throw boiling water on him.

It has been a year.

We are almost
like husband and wife at this stage.

Look at the pride and joy
of my collection.

It is my good luck charm.

It's his tongue.

You are about to die.

But with two tongues,
you'll never get to heaven.

Stop!

It's no use.

Your breath stinks.

You're headed to hell.

Spare my life.

I can't hear you. Speak properly.

Don't move.

Put down your weapons and surrender.

Guts, for now, we should...

k*ll him, k*ll him.

What are you waiting for? Fire!

Now's our chance.

Don't fall far behind Guts.

What?

Griffith has escaped?

Don't let him get away!

You must not let him escape.

There are only a few enemies.

Lady Casca, come over here.

Apologies.

It's an honor to help you heroes
who saved the country.

Close the city gate.

Hurry up!

Hurry!

Don't let the traitors through.

Aim for the horses.

Fire!

This is insane!

They are approaching the gate.

What are you doing?

You fools!

Hurry, hurry!

We did it!

Griffith!

We will see them again, right?

Let's go, Your Highness.

It's the army.

There are about 50 of them...

No, there are 100 of them.

How strange...

They aren't coming closer to us.

It's an ambush.

Damn it!

Big Sis, things look bad behind us too.

Come to the front, everyone.

Guts, Pippin.

Take care of the rear.

These felons have defamed the king.

We must not let them escape.

A horse has been hurt.

He won't last long.

There's no end to them.

Damn it! Is this the end?

Did we make it?

Corkus!

I've always wanted to try this.

Okay, let's do it!

All units, char...

Oh, maybe we should do that over?

Cheers!

We've made it back with Griffith in toe.

I'd say we can call that a win.

The Band of the Falcon is back together.

Yeah!

We're gonna win, win again,
and keep on winning.

Maybe we should join the Tudors this time.

We could scare the sh*t
out of the Midlanders.

Sounds good to me.

Sorry.

I'll send someone
to relieve you right away.

No, you are the one who should rest.

You've been working flat out
this whole time.

I don't want you guys worrying about me.

Tell me, how is Griffith?

I don't know. I'm not a doctor.

I don't know the details.

Please.

Griffith...

aren't you hot in that?

You can take it off.

It's just you and me here.

You want to put that on?

That's just like you.

Even after a year, you haven't changed.

I guess we are still in a w*r zone.

We can't do anything without armor.

What's more, he had
the tendons cut in all his limbs.

He won't be able to stand

or wield a blade...

Oh...

I heard everything from Judeau.

Oh, okay.

It's all a joke, right?

About Griffith, I mean...

Fine,

I'll go ask him myself.

Can I not?

Griffith is no longer able to speak.

-Griffith...
-What did he say?

What is he saying?

Is he serious?

What the hell are you saying?

Wasn't this supposed to be
just the beginning?

Griffith was supposed to come back to us,

and we would start over.

We were treated
like criminals for no reason

and spent a year
scattering about like bugs.

So many of our friends were k*lled,

and yet...

I still believed that Griffith
would come back to us.

Now, that won't happen.

What are we going to do?

What do we do now?

Is there nothing we can do,

Captain Casca?

The Band of the Falcon
has not been completely destroyed.

What will you do going forward,
Captain Casca?

Give me some time.

We should have some time

until the next foe approaches.

Please let me think about it until then.

Hey, wait!

What do you mean you need to think?

What did you want to say
to everyone back there?

That if you start a w*r,

you need to finish it.

You are really strong.

Sometimes, you can't stop a fight

because you are the one who started it.

Can you say that
to Griffith in his current state?

Everyone is weak.

That's why they cling
to others and their dreams.

When they've lost what they hold dear,
what can I do for them?

Should I say something nice?
Or something harsh?

Should I just be with them?

I just wanted someone to be with me.

What should I do?

What do I do?

I... don't know.

I'm going to see Griffith.

Griffith, let's change your bandages.

So, what are you going to do now?

Are you going off traveling again?

What are you going to do?

Well,

maybe I'll take the remaining guys
and form a group of bandits.

If we do that, at least one of us
could look after Griffith.

In that case, I will go with you.

You already left us.

But more important than that,
this time, take Casca with you.

If...

you don't bring her with you,

she...

Judeau...

Captain!

-Captain! Captain!
-Captain! Captain!

Are you planning on leaving
like you did last time?

If you have to go, take us with you.

We raiders have made a decision together.

We can still fight!

Even if we're mercenaries or not,

as long as we have you, Captain.

-Captain...
-We need you, Captain!

Captain, Captain!

We are all like a family, right?

If we're fugitives everywhere,
let's be fugitives together!

As long as we have you,
Captain, we can pull through.

Please, Captain.

-Captain...
-Captain...

Please, Captain.

Please.

-Captain...
-Captain...

Please!

-Captain...
-Captain...

-Captain...
-Captain...