Berserk Episode 10 -
Griffith and his primary lieutenants (Guts, Casca, Rickert, Judeau, and Pippin) are honored by the King. This cements their transition from "mercenaries" to "nobles."
During a celebration, Griffith is offered a glass of poisoned wine by a conspirator. He drinks it and collapses.
Griffith survives the attempt because his Beherit, hanging around his neck, blocked the poisoned needle hidden in the cup or acted as a shield (depending on the interpretation of the "luck" it provides). Berserk Episode 10
The episode features beautiful, static backgrounds of the Midland palace, emphasizing the grandeur and "coldness" of the nobility.
The tenth episode of the 1997 Berserk anime, titled is a pivotal moment that shifts the story from the battlefield to the deadly world of political intrigue. 🌑 Episode Summary Griffith and his primary lieutenants (Guts, Casca, Rickert,
Minister Foss and Queen Midland, feeling threatened by Griffith’s low birth and high ambition, plot to kill him.
The Beherit saving Griffith’s life suggests that he is protected by a higher, darker destiny. 🎬 Production Highlights Griffith survives the attempt because his Beherit, hanging
Griffith’s dream is finally within reach, but it requires him to move into a world of "poison and shadows."