Berserk (Anime Series) (1997) s01e18 Episode Script
Tombstone of Flames
Feel no shame about shape.
Weather changes the phrase.
Even mother will show you another way.
So, put your glasses on.
Nothing will be wrong.
There's no blame, there's no fame.
It's up to you.
The first words should be found.
Whatever holds you back.
I can I can get it off.
Tell me what Tell me what Tell me what you want.
I don't know why I don't know why I don't know why you are afraid.
Tell me what Tell me what Tell me what you'd say.
I don't know why I don't know why Too late It's too late.
Griffith! Griffith! Griffith! Sentry, close down the hall! Don't allow anyone to leave here! Griffith! Griffith! Griffith! It's so easy I've made more money doing this simple thing than I would have from ten years of honest work.
Now, I've got to leave this city by dawn I never expected that things would go so smoothly It turned out to be simple.
Indeed It was very much due to Mr.
Foss, and his handling of the arrangements for our plot.
It was a great performance, after all.
No, you're too kind.
Well done, Minister Foss.
It is very kind of Your Majesty.
What's the matter? You do not look well.
M-Maybe it is just your imagination.
My skin looks sickly under candlelight.
Anyway, what about our personal safety? Yes, in the worst case the waiter might be captured what if he confesses his crimes? Our names might be exposed You don't need to worry about that.
A moment ago, I received a report from an associate I had in place.
He already dealt with that matter.
Oh, there is nothing that escapes your careful cunning! My, you are a quite schemer.
It's too bad that you are only a minister.
Now, allow me to go and double check on the proceedings.
At last, dignity will be restored to the army of Midland.
That is certain.
It is ridiculous that a mere mercenary could become the White Hawk General! His example would put all kinds of ideas in the heads of the common soldiers.
I insist that we of noble blood always have the honor of undertaking pivotal tasks in our kingdom's administration.
How could that man of humble origins Inferior subjects have no idea how to govern the kingdom! Every other country would have considered us a laughingstock! In any case, you all have toiled for our common goal.
I must thank you.
We are unworthy It is you, Your Highness, who made this possible with your support.
Finally, the noble bloodline has been protected.
W-What? Is it smoke? That can't be! Open the door! What's wrong? l-It's locked! What? Step back from the door! F-Fire! What is this? What is this all about? G-Griffith! Why? The doctor confirmed that you had perished! Certainly, it appeared that way to you.
Because I arranged things to that end.
What? What I drank was not a poison.
I drank a secret medicine compounded from the essence of Hyoscyamus.
It put me in a state of apparent death.
Of course, an overdose would have killed me However, by risking my life I was able to trap all of you at once.
H-Help me! I was just called upon by the Queen and Minister Foss! I had nothing to do with it! Hold your tongue, you fool! I suppose you are all used to sitting to the side and thinking up your little plots.
This is a war.
There's nowhere to sit on the battlefield.
You swine, Griffith! Do you intend to kill me? Do you think that a man of humble origins like you can burn me, the queen of the Midland, to death? I won't allow it! I do not admit defeat! Death on the battlefield comes regardless of class royal, noble or common.
The loser is fated to die.
It's all over What's the matter with you? You don't look yourself.
This sort of affair is not such an unusual event in the court, is it? Are you afraid? Is it because you betrayed your fellows? Perhaps it is because you participated in murdering the queen of a kingdom? I'd like to ask you one thing How did Your Lordship learn about our plot? I didn't know about it.
Then, why did you pick me? I predicted you were going to be my enemy on that morning before I was last sent to the battlefield.
That was when You saw my eyes And since then, I knew you could not allow me to continue living in the court.
H-How come you I noticed something familiar in your eyes at that moment, the taint of fear.
When a person sees an object that he finds to be truly fearful he realizes that it is impossible to ignore it.
He has to make a choice to be subordinate to the fearful object and hope for protection or to exterminate that object to eliminate the fear.
I knew that there were many people in the court who were offended by me.
I couldn't identify who they were However, I was certain that a smart man like you could find such people for the purpose of convincing them to eliminate me.
However, I never imagined that the Queen would join in on the intrigue W-What a fine state of affairs! His eyes just met mine for a moment! Have I been dancing to his tune ever since then? I now know why I can't stop myself from shivering.
It is not because I betrayed my fellows, or took part in the Queen's murder.
It's because of this man It's because I am afraid of this man! This contract sealed with your blood is no longer of use, is it? There should not be any ill will between us if we are to have a successful future.
Hopefully, there will only be peace and friendship.
Now, come along, Minister I will give something back to you, as promised.
Elise! Father! You are safe now, don't worry anymore.
Father! That was a touching reunion between father and daughter.
Well, it was quite a job to snatch her up.
We checked the schedule of that kid's lessons a week beforehand.
And as she was leaving in a carriage We courteously looked after her as you wished.
You did good job.
The rest of your reward Oh, great! Call us anytime you need something.
From now on, we only desire a good relationship with you, sir.
Well, we are off now.
What a cinch! I've never had such an easy job, I want to work for him again! If he decides he'd rather cut his connection with us, we'll use blackmail we've got the goods on him! Who is it? Who the hell are you? It seems to be finished Yeah it's cleaned up everything It looked like these men never thought they'd lose their lives for a few coins.
Leave the money on them as it was.
They are due a share in the profits.
They did the amount of work they were paid for.
Money opens all doors I see.
But, is it safe to let that man go? He must have learned his lesson after today's events Maybe Hey Maybe? If something happens, I'll take care of it when the time comes.
Either way, I guess there will be a serious uproar.
The Queen and all those others, so many dead were piled up tonight.
But no one would imagine that the man who was supposed to die was the one pulling the strings.
Do you think that I am dreadful? I had you take part in this entire plot while never getting my own hands dirty.
I left all of the dangerous and difficult tasks to you alone Do you think that I am a dreadful man? You are asking someone who's already slaughtered a hundred men.
What's the point of that? You're just following this path so you can realize your dream, right? You believe that, don't you? So, what's all this you're talking about now? You're right Now, let's go back! A dead man like you shouldn't hang around here all night.
You've got to stop Caska and everyone else from worrying about you too much.
Yeah You didn't notice that Caska put on a dress for the celebration where you died? Really? She's quite attractive to see Gri ffith Griffith! Griffith! Are you all right? Griffith, Griffith I'm sorry I worried you, Caska.
We were so scared about what happened to you.
Ever since you passed out, Caska has been in a state of shock.
I am sorry.
You look pretty in that dress.
Just as the Chuder Empire acquiesced to an armistice signing Who on earth did this? Perhaps, someone who is plotting against the armistice signing.
It must be reactionaries from Chuder! Otherwise, there is the possibility of an assassin sent by a third country.
How foolish they are It is quite unforgivable to disturb our long-waited peace Snow Guts And the woman was quite a character! Caska, where are you going this late? What's the use of being in such a hurry? She's probably just going to the bathroom, since it's so cold tonight Guts! Guts You're Are you leaving? Are you? Wait a minute.
You and I don't get along, but I mean, we have risked our lives together.
All the hard work we endured as Hawks is bearing fruit.
And this is just the beginning, isn't it? But despite that I've already decided.
But I don't I don't want live like this, buried in his dream
Weather changes the phrase.
Even mother will show you another way.
So, put your glasses on.
Nothing will be wrong.
There's no blame, there's no fame.
It's up to you.
The first words should be found.
Whatever holds you back.
I can I can get it off.
Tell me what Tell me what Tell me what you want.
I don't know why I don't know why I don't know why you are afraid.
Tell me what Tell me what Tell me what you'd say.
I don't know why I don't know why Too late It's too late.
Griffith! Griffith! Griffith! Sentry, close down the hall! Don't allow anyone to leave here! Griffith! Griffith! Griffith! It's so easy I've made more money doing this simple thing than I would have from ten years of honest work.
Now, I've got to leave this city by dawn I never expected that things would go so smoothly It turned out to be simple.
Indeed It was very much due to Mr.
Foss, and his handling of the arrangements for our plot.
It was a great performance, after all.
No, you're too kind.
Well done, Minister Foss.
It is very kind of Your Majesty.
What's the matter? You do not look well.
M-Maybe it is just your imagination.
My skin looks sickly under candlelight.
Anyway, what about our personal safety? Yes, in the worst case the waiter might be captured what if he confesses his crimes? Our names might be exposed You don't need to worry about that.
A moment ago, I received a report from an associate I had in place.
He already dealt with that matter.
Oh, there is nothing that escapes your careful cunning! My, you are a quite schemer.
It's too bad that you are only a minister.
Now, allow me to go and double check on the proceedings.
At last, dignity will be restored to the army of Midland.
That is certain.
It is ridiculous that a mere mercenary could become the White Hawk General! His example would put all kinds of ideas in the heads of the common soldiers.
I insist that we of noble blood always have the honor of undertaking pivotal tasks in our kingdom's administration.
How could that man of humble origins Inferior subjects have no idea how to govern the kingdom! Every other country would have considered us a laughingstock! In any case, you all have toiled for our common goal.
I must thank you.
We are unworthy It is you, Your Highness, who made this possible with your support.
Finally, the noble bloodline has been protected.
W-What? Is it smoke? That can't be! Open the door! What's wrong? l-It's locked! What? Step back from the door! F-Fire! What is this? What is this all about? G-Griffith! Why? The doctor confirmed that you had perished! Certainly, it appeared that way to you.
Because I arranged things to that end.
What? What I drank was not a poison.
I drank a secret medicine compounded from the essence of Hyoscyamus.
It put me in a state of apparent death.
Of course, an overdose would have killed me However, by risking my life I was able to trap all of you at once.
H-Help me! I was just called upon by the Queen and Minister Foss! I had nothing to do with it! Hold your tongue, you fool! I suppose you are all used to sitting to the side and thinking up your little plots.
This is a war.
There's nowhere to sit on the battlefield.
You swine, Griffith! Do you intend to kill me? Do you think that a man of humble origins like you can burn me, the queen of the Midland, to death? I won't allow it! I do not admit defeat! Death on the battlefield comes regardless of class royal, noble or common.
The loser is fated to die.
It's all over What's the matter with you? You don't look yourself.
This sort of affair is not such an unusual event in the court, is it? Are you afraid? Is it because you betrayed your fellows? Perhaps it is because you participated in murdering the queen of a kingdom? I'd like to ask you one thing How did Your Lordship learn about our plot? I didn't know about it.
Then, why did you pick me? I predicted you were going to be my enemy on that morning before I was last sent to the battlefield.
That was when You saw my eyes And since then, I knew you could not allow me to continue living in the court.
H-How come you I noticed something familiar in your eyes at that moment, the taint of fear.
When a person sees an object that he finds to be truly fearful he realizes that it is impossible to ignore it.
He has to make a choice to be subordinate to the fearful object and hope for protection or to exterminate that object to eliminate the fear.
I knew that there were many people in the court who were offended by me.
I couldn't identify who they were However, I was certain that a smart man like you could find such people for the purpose of convincing them to eliminate me.
However, I never imagined that the Queen would join in on the intrigue W-What a fine state of affairs! His eyes just met mine for a moment! Have I been dancing to his tune ever since then? I now know why I can't stop myself from shivering.
It is not because I betrayed my fellows, or took part in the Queen's murder.
It's because of this man It's because I am afraid of this man! This contract sealed with your blood is no longer of use, is it? There should not be any ill will between us if we are to have a successful future.
Hopefully, there will only be peace and friendship.
Now, come along, Minister I will give something back to you, as promised.
Elise! Father! You are safe now, don't worry anymore.
Father! That was a touching reunion between father and daughter.
Well, it was quite a job to snatch her up.
We checked the schedule of that kid's lessons a week beforehand.
And as she was leaving in a carriage We courteously looked after her as you wished.
You did good job.
The rest of your reward Oh, great! Call us anytime you need something.
From now on, we only desire a good relationship with you, sir.
Well, we are off now.
What a cinch! I've never had such an easy job, I want to work for him again! If he decides he'd rather cut his connection with us, we'll use blackmail we've got the goods on him! Who is it? Who the hell are you? It seems to be finished Yeah it's cleaned up everything It looked like these men never thought they'd lose their lives for a few coins.
Leave the money on them as it was.
They are due a share in the profits.
They did the amount of work they were paid for.
Money opens all doors I see.
But, is it safe to let that man go? He must have learned his lesson after today's events Maybe Hey Maybe? If something happens, I'll take care of it when the time comes.
Either way, I guess there will be a serious uproar.
The Queen and all those others, so many dead were piled up tonight.
But no one would imagine that the man who was supposed to die was the one pulling the strings.
Do you think that I am dreadful? I had you take part in this entire plot while never getting my own hands dirty.
I left all of the dangerous and difficult tasks to you alone Do you think that I am a dreadful man? You are asking someone who's already slaughtered a hundred men.
What's the point of that? You're just following this path so you can realize your dream, right? You believe that, don't you? So, what's all this you're talking about now? You're right Now, let's go back! A dead man like you shouldn't hang around here all night.
You've got to stop Caska and everyone else from worrying about you too much.
Yeah You didn't notice that Caska put on a dress for the celebration where you died? Really? She's quite attractive to see Gri ffith Griffith! Griffith! Are you all right? Griffith, Griffith I'm sorry I worried you, Caska.
We were so scared about what happened to you.
Ever since you passed out, Caska has been in a state of shock.
I am sorry.
You look pretty in that dress.
Just as the Chuder Empire acquiesced to an armistice signing Who on earth did this? Perhaps, someone who is plotting against the armistice signing.
It must be reactionaries from Chuder! Otherwise, there is the possibility of an assassin sent by a third country.
How foolish they are It is quite unforgivable to disturb our long-waited peace Snow Guts And the woman was quite a character! Caska, where are you going this late? What's the use of being in such a hurry? She's probably just going to the bathroom, since it's so cold tonight Guts! Guts You're Are you leaving? Are you? Wait a minute.
You and I don't get along, but I mean, we have risked our lives together.
All the hard work we endured as Hawks is bearing fruit.
And this is just the beginning, isn't it? But despite that I've already decided.
But I don't I don't want live like this, buried in his dream