The episode focuses on Guts' return to Godo's blacksmith hut, where he learns of the heavy toll his two-year absence has taken on those he left behind:
Guts experiences a haunting vision of Casca being threatened by a "shadow" or burning at the stake, prompting him to head toward St. Albion to find her. Critical Reception Berserk (2016) Episode 4
The story introduces Father Mozgus , a fanatical Inquisitor traveling to St. Albion to purge heretics. His brutal methods are showcased through the use of a "breaking wheel" on rebels. The episode focuses on Guts' return to Godo's
According to reviews from Operation Rainfall and fan discussions on Reddit , the episode was polarizing: the episode was polarizing: