In this volume, Guts confronts the enigmatic and malevolent forces known as the God Hand, ominous entities that preside over the supernatural realm. As he battles demonic Apostles and transcendent beings, the true extent of Guts' inner turmoil and the haunted brand on his neck are revealed, adding layers of tragic depth to his character.

In the sinister realm controlled by the malevolent Count, a defeated guard captain is subjected to a dark and unholy transformation. The once-human captain is reborn as a grotesque and inhuman horror, a pawn in the Count's quest to vanquish Guts. Meanwhile, Puck, Guts' diminutive fairy companion, finds himself ensnared in a perilous situation. His noble attempt to prevent the execution of an elderly doctor results in his capture, and he becomes an unsettling gift for the Count's daughter—a seemingly gentle soul confined within the gilded cage of her own room. 

Guts launches a relentless assault, leaving a trail of blood-soaked devastation in his wake as he carves through the Count's minions. The confrontation escalates as Guts faces the transformed guard captain and inches closer to a final showdown with the enigmatic Count. Within the castle's walls, secrets unravel, and the true form of the Count is unveiled, presenting a demonic monstrosity that challenges even the might of Guts and his colossal sword.