In this world
is the destiny of mankind controlled
by some transcendental entity
or law ?
Is it like the hand of God
hovering above ?
At least it is true
that man has no control
even over his own will.
Feel no shame about shape.
Weather changes their 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 you want.
I don't know why...
Don't know why...
Don't know why you're afraid.
Tell me what...
Tell me what you'd say.
I don't know why...
Don't know why...
Too late...
It's too late.
The Black Swordsman
Bartender, do you have any good news?
No good news at all.
Still nothing?
Things aren't looking well, even in Midland's castle town.
The times have been dark ever since Griffith became king.
B-Be careful what you say!
Someone might be listening.
Hey, hey!
They're back again.
Poor girl, but don't get involved.
They'll kill you.
S-Somebody...
How can this be?
No one's willing to rescue this pretty girl?
What a shame!
Isn't it?
Don't you think it's pathetic?
Bartender...
...here's your money.
Hey...
Some nice people left a table for us.
Bartender, bring the drinks!
Yes, sir.
Hurry up now!
All right!
Hey, hey, baby...
...you better not spill it!
Hey girl, if you spill it, I'll make you lick it off the table.
C-Colette...
P-Please let Colette go. I'm begging you...
Don't be funny, old man!
Grandpa!
Don't forget. You bumped into us first.
Don't think you can get away with just an apology!
We'll discipline this girl for you!
Right?
Come on, baby, why don't you pour me a little now?
Yes...
Oops!
You finally spilled it!
Don't you have any manners?
Okay, you have to lick it all up now.
Do it!
It'll seep into the table if you don't hurry!
Don't waste it!
Come on!
Don't be so lazy!
Hey, girl, it tastes good, huh?
Good, don't leave a drop on the table, baby!
Clean the table until you can see your face in it.
Great idea!
Gamaru!
Who is it?
Who the hell are you?
Do you know who we are?
Y-You...
We'll make you pay for that!
I want to see your master.
What?
Take this message to your master for me...
The Black Swordsman is here.
That's it.
T-The Black Swordsman?
That's right.
You better tell him.
T-That guy made a terrible mess!
The Black Swordsman?
Yes.
He's dressed in all black.
He carries an enormous sword, larger than he is...
...and fights with a repeating crossbow!
He slaughtered the castle guards in a few seconds!
What would you like to do, Minister?
Search for him everywhere. Leave no stone unturned!
You must find him!
Yes, sir.
How am I going to explain this to the master?
A man dressed in black!
Capture him!
I see, so that is what's going on in the town.
Yes.
Bring the minister to me!
Right away.
He is finally here.
The Black Swordsman...
Damn!
Them again!
We are always watching you.
Your body belongs to us.
You cannot escape us.
Your blood...
Flesh and bones...
It is all ours!
That's right!
Everything is ours.
Shut up!
It's ours.
You...
The brand...
As long as you have this brand, your agony...
Pain...
Sadness...
And even your fear...
Everything is ours.
Enough!
G-Griffith...
I am pleased to have you here.
It's been a while, Fief Lord.
Oh, excuse me.
You are a minister now.
I am terribly sorry, my lord.
Minister, I feel like you don't trust me since you don't tell me these things.
Please forgive me!
The one who killed those men was just a wanderer.
He said he was the Black Swordsman, did he not?
W-We will pay for this by bringing more food and money for you.
Of course, we'll get that man too...
...so please...
You look all worn out.
Right now, you should be worried about your own life, right?
Human food...
Money...
I care not for these things.
However...
I do want to give this man a warm welcome.
I love to hear humans scream as they burn...
...and the sound of cracking bones.
I'd love to prepare such festivities for him!
Please wait!
You promised that you wouldn't do anything to my people!
Did I?
But...
I don't care about your people...
I don't care at all.
Kill every last one of them!
Burn everything!
W-What is going on here?
Minister!
He's here.
Kill him!
You've gone far enough!
Prepare yourself!
Even the horses are sliced in half!
How can a human use such a sword?
I see...
I've heard rumors about you.
You are the one...
...the Black Swordsman who makes trouble for us Apostles.
You, a mere human, think you can defy us?
A behelit!
Don't make me laugh!
Die!
My lord!
You are a fool!
Shoot all you like.
A mortal like you cannot kill me.
No human can kill me.
M-Monster!
You can still move?
If you were an average man, that would have killed you.
Damn...
Now you understand...
That's how fragile you humans are!
This is...
...the end!
Fragile...
Humans are so fragile.
I will enjoy eating you up and filling my hungry stomach.
You're going to feed me...
You said a human couldn't kill you, right?
You...
T-That brand!
You're right.
We humans are fragile and mortal.
But even if we are wounded or tortured...
...we must continue to live.
You should feel the same pain we feel...
...and see what I mean.
No, stop it!
Help me!
What did you do when people said those words to you?
Stop it!
Help me!
Hey, kid, do you really want to fight with me?
You've got some balls, kid.
But you're going to regret it...
...when I chop your head off with my axe!
Looking back, the morning comes.
Don't find your face in your glass.
Take the moonlight by the tail.
It's a rainy sight. You're shading.
What is that?
It's just the same.
What is trying your crown?
I'm spending my glass, walking back.
So wear my glass. You're fading.
I'm waiting so long.
I'm waiting...
Next Episode
For what...
...do humans come into being?
What goals...
...do they set for themselves in life?
And why...
...do they meet those destined to become important to them?
Everything may rely solely upon fate.
The Band of the Hawk