: Many readers consider this chapter a "no turning back" point. If you are reading for the first time, community discussions on Reddit suggest the story intensifies significantly after this event.
: Wyald displays intense fear of a "mysterious vortex," hinting at the hellish fate awaiting Apostles who fail. This creates an atmosphere of impending doom as the manga nears the "Promised Time" or the Eclipse. Key Details and Context
In the manga , Chapter 68 (also known as Episode 68), titled " One Who Comes by Flight... " (飛来者… Hiraisha... ), serves as a pivotal turning point in the Golden Age Arc. This chapter focuses on the immediate aftermath of the battle with the Black Dog Knights and sets the stage for the Eclipse. Chapter 68: "One Who Comes by Flight..." Summary : Many readers consider this chapter a "no
: In a desperate bid to save his own life, Wyald seizes Griffith and demands he use his Beherit (The Egg of the King) to summon the "guardian angels," also known as the God Hand .
: Despite his grave injuries, Wyald—the leader of the Black Dog Knights—refuses to die. He destroys the Falcon's getaway cart, throwing Guts and Griffith out into the open. This creates an atmosphere of impending doom as
: Following the brutal escape from the Tower of Rebirth and the encounter with Wyald, the Band of the Falcon is at its breaking point. Guts attempts to help a broken Griffith by fastening his armor, but Griffith's injuries are so severe he cannot even grip his own sword.
: The chapter emphasizes Griffith's absolute helplessness and the terrifying nature of the supernatural forces he is about to unleash. ), serves as a pivotal turning point in the Golden Age Arc
: This chapter was originally serialized in Young Animal and is collected in Volume 11 of the manga.