Warning: Spoilers for Berserk Chapter #376
Summary
The Kushans allied with the Black Swordsmen Party to fight Griffith. Rickert may be what is needed to harm Griffith, bringing hope to the conflict. Uncertainty looms as the series finale approaches.
It's been five and a half months but the latest chapter of Hysterical arrived. The latest developments along the spiral of despair of the Fantasia Arc and Guts have left readers wondering if the end has come. However, with unexpected intervention from unexpected allies and a former teammate of the Band of Hawks, things may be looking up for the Black Swordsmen Party.
Guts and his allies could get a second wind as the remnants of the Kushan Empire advance against Falconia in the next great conflict in Berserk. This may not be surprising, given Griffith's impending position as the greatest threat to their faction in the Soul World in Berserk.
The Kushans famously clashed with Griffith's forces in the past, and even their strongest leader could not handle the Falcon of Light. Even Guts couldn't get close to handling him in their latest confrontation in Berserk, leaving him in a depressed state, but they have an accompanying character can be their most important asset.
Berserk returns, teasing the climactic battle between Kushans and Falconia
Daiba, Silat and many others offered aid to the Black Swordsmen Party
Silat and Daiba know the Party is a valuable asset and want to unite arms in the next conflict as they prepare for war against Falconia and Griffith in Berserk.
The opening pages of Berserk strike a hopeful note as Schierke crosses the realms to meet Guts as he awakens, shackled in captivity. The Kushans captured the Party, considering them refugees when the Seahorses fled Skellig into their territory, meaning they had to serve as their soldiers as was customary.. Silat and Daiba know the Party is a valuable asset and want to unite arms in the next conflict as they prepare for war against Falconia and Griffith in Berserk. This is despite the forces of the Kushans and the mighty emperor Ganishka suffering decisive defeats as seen in Chapter #304.
Guts most recently had his closest chance at fighting Griffith in Berserk Chapter #367, not even leaving a trace when he attacked him from behind with his Dragonslayer. It seems far-fetched that the Kushans, even with Bakiraka, Silat and the Black Swordsmen Party, would do more, especially as Falconia's influence around the world increases. But this time, Guts' reunion with Rickert brings hope that many important allies can come together to tip the scale in Berserk's next great conflict.
Rickert is the only character to successfully confront Griffith
The clever blacksmith rejoins the group leading up to the release of Berserk Chapter #377
Whether or not the series will actually progress towards the final battle is yet to be confirmed, but with Silat claiming the fractured empire is gathering its forces, Berserk may be in its final stages. However, Rickert is an essential character who can do things that Guts cannot, as he is able to cause real harm to the reincarnated member of the God Hand in Chapter #337. This may be because Rickert is not present in “Griffith's Story,” given the mysterious rules given by the Skull Knights in Chapter #237, as those are the only ones who can confront him.
Rickert was never at Eclipse and may have been so overlooked that Griffith died. This offers a glimmer of hope, along with the first pages of Berserk Chapter #376, where Schierke reaches Guts, awakening the warrior. While it's unlikely the series will end with a glorious Shonen-style clash between Guts and Griffith, a cathartic conclusion could be reached if he confronts someone he doesn't. considered important. Rickert could be the key to winning the next conflict Hysterical as long as Kushan's additional power is enough.