By Chapter 3 of Berserk, the tone is fully established.
This is not a heroic fantasy.
This is revenge-driven dark fantasy.
And now, the fight with the Snake Baron reaches its climax.
1. The Battle Escalates
Chapter 3 continues the brutal confrontation between Guts and the Snake Baron Apostle.
The Baron transforms into his monstrous form completely.
Massive body.
Serpent-like limbs.
Terrifying jaws.
He mocks Guts.
He laughs at the idea of a human challenging an Apostle.
But Guts isn’t fighting like a normal human.
He’s fighting like someone who has done this many times before.
2. Strategy Over Strength
One thing Chapter 3 highlights clearly:
Guts doesn’t win because he’s stronger.
He wins because he’s smarter.
He:
- Baits the Apostle.
- Uses the environment.
- Times his cannon arm blast perfectly.
When the mechanical arm fires, it’s explosive and decisive.
The Baron is stunned.
That moment shows us something important.
Guts prepares for these fights.
He studies his enemies.
This isn’t reckless rage.
It’s calculated hatred.
3. The Apostle’s Fear
For the first time, we see something interesting.
The Apostle becomes afraid.
When Guts presses the attack relentlessly, the Baron realizes:
This human is different.
Most people beg apostles for mercy.
Guts shows none.
That reversal is powerful.
The monster becomes prey.
4. The Brand Bleeds Again
During the fight, the Brand of Sacrifice bleeds heavily.
This detail reminds readers:
The fight isn’t isolated.
Demons are always drawn to Guts.
He lives in constant danger.
Every battle is only part of a larger curse.
The Brand is not just a mark.
It’s a sentence.
5. The Final Strike
The climax is raw.
Guts drives his massive sword through the Apostle with brutal force.
There’s no dramatic speech.
No heroic pose.
Just violence.
And after the Baron is defeated, Guts doesn’t celebrate.
He doesn’t smile this time.
He simply moves on.
Because this isn’t about glory.
It’s about something deeper.
6. What Chapter 3 Tells Us About Guts
After the battle, we see Guts alone again.
No victory speech.
No crowd cheering.
Just silence.
Chapter 3 reinforces:
- Guts is isolated.
- His war is personal.
- He is hunting something bigger than apostles.
We don’t know everything yet.
But the hints are clear.
There is someone above these demons.
And Guts is climbing toward them.
Why Chapter 3 Matters
Chapter 3 completes the introduction arc of the Black Swordsman.
By now, readers understand:
- The world is cruel.
- Apostles rule from shadows.
- Guts is branded and cursed.
- Revenge is driving him.
But something else starts forming.
Curiosity.
Who did this to him?
What caused the Brand?
Why does he hate so deeply?
Those answers are coming.
And they will change everything.
