Ep 2. Band of the Hawk

Guts, the lone mercenary, has found himself in a world that is full of turmoil. He is a skilled swordsman and has an uncanny ability to survive in battle, but his past has left him indifferent to the world around him. In episode two of Berserk, Guts meets a group of mercenaries known as the "Band of the Hawk."

The Band of the Hawk is led by Griffith, a charismatic and ambitious leader who has a dream of his own. He desires to become king and to rule over a united country, bringing peace to the land. This dream has driven him to recruit only those who are the best in their respective fields, including archers, horsemen, and foot soldiers.

Guts initially joins the band as a mercenary but quickly becomes a valuable member of the group due to his prowess in battle. However, he is still a man of few words and keeps his distance from the other members of the band.

As the Band of the Hawk sets out to complete a mission, they come across a well-fortified castle that is protecting a strategic location. The task of infiltrating and capturing the castle seems impossible, but Griffith devises a plan that involves using Guts as a diversion.

Guts is to lead the enemy soldiers away from the castle while the rest of the band sneaks in and captures it. Griffith's plan works flawlessly, and the Band of the Hawk takes control of the castle.

After the battle, Guts begins to see the appeal of being part of something larger than himself. Although he is still reserved, he begins to open up to the other members of the band.

The episode ends with Griffith revealing his ultimate goal to Guts. He wants to become king, and he believes that Guts is the key to his success. Griffith tells Guts that if he stays with the Band of the Hawk, he could have everything he desires.

Overall, episode two of Berserk introduces the audience to the Band of the Hawk and provides a glimpse into the world of mercenaries. The characters are well-developed, and the action scenes are expertly choreographed. The plot moves at a steady pace, and the episode ends on a cliffhanger that will leave viewers eager to see what happens next.