As the Band of the Hawk becomes more successful and gains more power, Griffith's ambitions begin to grow even larger. He is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if it means sacrificing his own comrades. Guts, who has grown close to Griffith and the other members of the Band, begins to question his own motives and beliefs as he witnesses the darker side of Griffith's ambitions.
Meanwhile, Casca struggles with her feelings towards both Guts and Griffith, torn between her loyalty to her leader and her growing admiration for Guts. As tensions rise within the Band of the Hawk, betrayal and tragedy strike, leading to a devastating battle that changes the course of their lives forever.
As Guts and Griffith's relationship becomes strained and their paths diverge, Guts embarks on a journey of self-discovery and revenge, while Griffith's actions lead to a series of events that will have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. The story of Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 1 - The Egg of the King is a tale of friendship, betrayal, ambition, and destiny, as Guts and Griffith are set on a collision course that will shake the foundations of their world.