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Psychologically devastated by Guts' departure, Griffith, in a lapse of judgement, has sexual intercourse with Princess Charlotte. Guts and Griffith have a duel after an overwhelming defeat for the latter, Guts reaffirms his decision and walks away. Some time later after the Hawks' victory, Guts decides to leave the group to stop living for Griffith's dream. In the meantime, Guts develops a closest relationship with Casca, the Hawks' unit commander and only female member. The Band of the Hawk is eventually hired by the kingdom of Midland, helping to win the Hundred Year War against the Tudor empire. At one point, Guts overhears a talk between Griffith and Charlotte, where Griffith says that he only considers a true friend someone who has their own dream. While recovering, Griffith starts getting closer to the king of Midland's daughter, Charlotte. Guts encounters Immortal Zodd, a fearsome giant warrior, who after nearly killing him and Griffith, spares their lives upon seeing Griffith's Behelit, warning Guts of an inescapable death should Griffith's dream die.

Three years later, the Band of the Hawk have grown in power and numbers, with Guts serving as a commander of the group. One day, Griffith shows Guts his Behelit, a mysterious demonic relic, revealing him as well his dream to rule a kingdom of his own. Guts quickly rises through the ranks, becoming Griffith's best warrior. After being defeated by Griffith, the ambitious and charismatic leader of a mercenary group called the Band of the Hawk, Guts becomes a full member of the group. Guts is a lone mercenary warrior who wanders looking for battles, driven solely by his will to survive.

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