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Vargas explains he once served the Count but fled after witnessing horrific acts, including the murder of his family. Vargas stole the Behelit, a mystical object later revealed by Guts to open a portal to the demonic God Hand. Meanwhile, the Count empowers the injured Zondark by implanting a slug-like creature in him, transforming him into a monstrous servant who battles Guts but is eventually crushed. Guts takes the Behelit from Vargas and leaves him, only for Vargas to be captured and executed publicly. Haunted by Vargas' death and the parallel between their struggles, Guts is reminded of his own losses and rededicates himself to killing the Count. The Count imprisons his daughter Theresia in a tower, claiming the world outside is too dangerous. Guts storms the castle, defeating Zondark again and fighting his way through guards to reach the throne room. Theresia and Puck bond, and she allows him to leave and reunite with Guts. Guts confronts the Count, who transforms into a powerful, regenerative slug-like monster. Despite being severely beaten, Guts remains determined to defeat the Count, even as the battle shakes the castle and Theresia finally leaves her room, drawn by the chaos.
