Guts and crew venture into the Qliphoth to rescue the trapped villagers. Once inside, they're met with a parade of nightmares, and must fight for their lives against hideous creatures.

In his new cursed armor, Guts does not feel pain. This makes him near unstoppable, to the point that even one of the apostles of light cannot defeat him. But even if he doesn't feel pain, the damage still remains, and the armor itself threatens to engulf his soul...