An integral part of the Midland Kingdom's regular army, the Band of the Hawk and its leader Griffith are racking up successes in the campaign to secure peace. In the final battle against Tudor, the band shines with its exploits. But Guts and Casca are plunged to the bottom of a ravine. Cured by Guts of the fever that has struck her, Casca opens up and tells him her story: how she joined the Band of the Hawk, how she was saved by Griffith, and what her feelings for him are… Back on the front lines, they participate in Griffith's battle plan, which seems to be working perfectly, but other plots are brewing behind the scenes…