As the Band of the Hawk and their mysterious leader, Griffith, continue to conquer kingdoms and escalate their reputation, they are tasked with a challenge that has yet to be overcome: overtaking the indomitable fortress of Doldrey. Nevertheless, with exceptional members like Guts, the captain of the Hawks' raiders, who can effortlessly eliminate 100 soldiers with his colossal sword, the mission appears to be a simple feat. After the victory of the battle for Doldrey, Guts departs from the Hawks to pursue his personal aspirations, bid farewell to his comrades, and disregard Griffith's plea to remain. This singular event provokes Griffith to lose his composure and prompts him to make a critical decision that will irrevocably alter the course of his and the Hawks' fates.