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Nov 8, 2011 2:09 AM
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Hm so she's aroused by fire or something.
May 4, 2013 2:34 AM
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That bitch is crazy.
And i think this should be chapter 143, not 159
143. "Pillar of Flame" (炎の柱 "Honō no Hashira")
May 15, 2013 12:22 PM
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Ale1212 said:
That bitch is crazy.
And i think this should be chapter 143, not 159
143. "Pillar of Flame" (炎の柱 "Honō no Hashira")


A friend of mine pointed this out, it seems the bakabt torrent and Dark Horse actually number the chapters from the beginning. The thing is the original version, and probably some of the fan translations, number the very first arc, The Black Swordsman, as "episodes" with the "chapters" starting sometime in the Golden Age arc. No idea why it was originally like that, years later it just causes unnecessary confusion.

Anyway, about Farnese. I guess you could say she's "crazy", but I think that betrays the complexity of her character. She knows she's kind of fucked up, but ones true nature is hard to keep at bay. Also, I don't think it's fire she's aroused at so much as pain, or rather inflicting pain in general. Fire, being the start of the fetish is probably the most "intense" for her, though. Anyway, she's pretty fascinating, I don't think I've seen perversion tackled in such a way during my time in anime and manga. I could see me honestly favoriting her some day.

Also, interesting contrast with Serpico there. Whereas Farnese is turned on by fire, he seems to be afraid, or rather sick, of it. Also, it's implied that Farnese was the one who burned his mother as a heretic three years ago. So, why would he follow her? Is it for revenge? I don't think so, I have a feeling it's more complicated. It's clear to me that he's been watching out for her, I've honestly figured he was in love with her. But, loving your mothers killer would definitely complicate things.

All in all, Farnese and Serpico are great additions to the main cast.
"Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job."

- Geralt of Rivia
Apr 10, 2014 10:41 AM
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I don't care for Farnese, but I like Serpico.

I forgot to mention it when it happened a few chapters ago, but his surprise attack on Guts was sick. The way he sort of shrugged off the damage to his shoes and walked away was great.

His past seems interesting, and I look forward to finding out more about his character, unlike Farnese.
Jul 13, 2014 6:15 PM
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Really, there is no end to those sick-minded people in the Berserk world.
Sep 21, 2014 5:25 AM
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It looks like Serpico, really has a heart and don't approve, the burnings.
Nov 28, 2014 12:56 PM
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Her parents shouldn't have made her throw those torches on heretics in that early age because that's so fucked up. :D

Always-Hungry said:
Really, there is no end to those sick-minded people in the Berserk world.


Actually they're more than mere sick-minded people :D They're psychotic messed up all fucked from the inside.
Aug 14, 2015 2:59 PM
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Serpico seems like an interesting and complicated character. Having learnt about his mother, I wonder about his motives. Plus, so far he appears as one of the few sane characters in Berserk.

Farnese is so sick and hypocritical (like the whole religion of course). I hope they all get what they deserve.

Always-Hungry said:
Really, there is no end to those sick-minded people in the Berserk world.
Sep 1, 2015 7:51 AM
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F*cking intense chapter, Guts to the rescue!
Sep 4, 2015 8:41 AM

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I hope Fernese dies in a fire. Seriously, I hate her presence so much that it's distracting.

It'd be sweet if she hurried up and died soon.

Serpico for life, tho.
Sep 6, 2015 10:47 AM

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Aroused by fire ? normal in Berserk world
Dec 3, 2015 2:45 PM

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Guts is here !! Never fear Prostitutes ... :D
Jan 3, 2016 2:03 PM

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She's touching herself to the thought of burning heretics..

Ohh berserk
Apr 16, 2016 10:44 AM

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pity Guts saved this bitch, hoping she gets what she deserves later
Jun 15, 2016 11:51 AM

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I was expecting guts to go all out against that got - much rather i was thinking he would go berserk like someone who's insane because that's almost the same sight as with griffith in the past. I was thinking he'd get some flashbacks and then eradicating that goat from the earth. Well in the end he just defeated it.

The fighting style of that man who's fighting guts right now resembles a little bit the one griffith used.
Nov 12, 2016 4:27 PM

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Gutsu to the mothafuckin rescue!
Apr 26, 2017 5:30 PM

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[Pillar of Flame]

Well that excalated quickly. I'm expecting Farnese and Serpico to be studied in depth.
May 26, 2017 8:21 AM
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"The Threatened"

Gutts takes adventage in his fight!!!!
Oct 26, 2017 7:23 AM

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Serpico caught Guts by surprise, he can't use his sword there.
Feb 6, 2018 8:11 AM

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Ironic that Serpico now works for the very people who's favorite method of execution killed his mother kek

Farnese was really kinky and naughty...despite the burning corpse fetish~ That insanity's the only way of keeping her sane.








Aug 16, 2021 4:09 AM

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the threatened

is wut? huh? wuts decisively missing from dis world? smh miura rly left us hangin like dat 😔😔 it wuz honestly an interestin discussion
Mar 18, 2022 12:45 AM

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She got praised for doing something so twisted and she developed a fetish from it?

What the heck...Guts do not get captured by this lady.
May 1, 2022 2:25 PM

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That was kinda hot.




Sep 17, 2022 2:49 PM

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farnese has some serious issues linked to her sexual fantasies...
Oct 19, 2022 2:05 AM
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End of Volume 18.
That was one wild Volume with that sex orgy cult in the middle!
Skull Knight reappering and warning of a "next eclipse".
And this chapter was really interesting, nothing really happened but the character of Farnese and Serpico are really interesting and complicated! If Farnese gets explored more and developed I might make her one of my fav characters in Berserk, because her character could be one of the most complex besides Griffith. Love it!
Onto the next Volume!
May 17, 2023 9:44 AM

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Jerome seems like a decent dude. Also Farnese is definitely a pyrophiliac witht the way she was playing with herself while thinking about those people being burned. Well she did have a fucked up childhood so it's not really that surprising.
Oct 29, 2023 11:58 PM
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i love 1 to 2 chapter
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[Pillar of Flame]

Well that excalated quickly. I'm expecting Farnese and Serpico to be studied in depth.
@ClaudioLai2000 Someone did study Farnese in depth:



Some spoilers for onwards.
YuriSpacePirateDec 27, 3:20 AM

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