Vinland Sarger Season 2, Episode 9, takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster as it seamlessly transitions from a bloody battle to a dream world, where Thorfinn reunites with his deceased father, Thor's. The episode begins with Thorfinn awakening in a serene field, with a baby goat jumping on his stomach. He seems relieved to be away from the chaos of his life, but little does he know that he's actually lying unconscious, bruised, and blooded after fighting the retainers. Eino is still holding up the fight against the oppressors, and his determined to show them that he and Thorfinn are not beneath them. As the retainers begin to retreat, Eino declares his victory, leaving the audience wondering what he meant. The scene then shifts back to Thorfinn's dream world, where he is ecstatic to see his father approaching him. However, the mood quickly changes as Thor's comments on the smell of blood and accuses Thorfinn of killing someone. The dream takes a dark turn as Thorfinn reverts to his teenage self and is shown stabbing a knife through the neck of a young Eino. The dream then turns into a disturbing reality as Thorfinn picks up the child's face, revealing an adult Eino. Thor's apologizes for leaving his son alone and not being able to teach him more, while Thorfinn is left to come to terms with his past actions. Thorfinn finds himself facing the undead as a zombified hand reaches out from the ground and grabs him. His father Thor's appears, reminding him that there are no enemies worth hurting and drops his knife as a sign of peace. However, Thorfinn finds himself falling into a blood-soaked battlefield where soldiers rise from the dead and begin to fight each other. As he hangs on to a ledge above the gruesome scene, Thorfinn is confronted by Asklad, who taunts him for never learning his lesson. Asklad reveals that this hellish battlefield is where all warriors end up and that there is no victory or end to the fighting. He even accuses Thorfinn of escaping the cycle of violence by becoming empty inside, reflecting on his past as a slave. Thorfinn finds himself in a hard-stopping moment of reckoning. Asklad, his mentor, points out that only a handful of men have managed to escape their dangerous predicament, leaving Thorfinn feeling both lucky and trapped. He wonders what's left inside him after he wants harbored grand aspirations of being a warrior, only to feel hollow and empty inside. Just then, a tower of body starts climbing towards Thorfinn, threatening to drag him into the unending fight. The desperate young man kicks and flails trying to keep them at bay, but Asklad encourages him to listen to their complaints. He reveals that there are all people Thorfinn killed, leaving him in shock and disbelief. As Thorfinn begins to cry, he apologises to the bodies he killed, confessing that he has no idea who they are or where they came from. Meanwhile, Arches start firing shots at him, but Asklad jumps down to protect him from their assault. He reminds Thorfinn that he cannot afford to cry, urging him to keep climbing no matter what. With newfound determination, Thorfinn begins to ascend the tower of bodies, inspired by Asklad's words to take the people he killed with him and become a true warrior. Asklad sacrifices himself for Thorfinn's sake, encouraging him to keep reaching for the sky and fulfill his potential. In a sudden twist, Thorfinn wakes up in the real world, sitting in the same position he was in his dream, with his arms and hands still in a climbing position. The gripping dream sequence leaves Thorfinn more determined than ever to become the warrior he knows he can be. Thorfinn waking up from what he thought was a dream, questioning if it was actually real. The poor guy was probably thinking his losing his mind until he saw the unconscious Aino in front of him, waking him up to confirm his alive. Aino rouses and tells Thorfinn that they won the fight, but let's be real here, they'll probably lose the war, and we're not just talking about the weak war. As they help each other walk home, Aino starts reminiscing about how much they've fallen, but he can't help but laugh because seeing Thorfinn punch a retainer was worth it all. But then, Aino notices that Thorfinn is crying and asks him if he's in pain. Thorfinn opens up and shares how he's killed so many people who he didn't know and bore no grudge against, and that they're like Aino's family. It's a heavy moment, and we can't help but feel for Thorfinn. However, there's a silver lining as Thorfinn makes a life changing decision. He declares that he'll never hurt anyone again and promises to swear off violence and be reborn from this point on. Sounds good, right? But wait, there's more. As he says that he'll start atoning in the process, an image of Thor's turning his back and walking away over a hill appears. Thorfinn is determined to fight his true battle, An Aino, being the supportive friend he is, says he gets it, even though he probably doesn't. Cut to the retainers pleading with Kettle and Pater, who have just informed them that Thorfinn and Aino won't be punished. The retainers are probably thinking, what is this sorcery? But wait, it gets better. Kettle then shares that Pater found a coat button of one of theirs on the ruin farm during his investigation. He claims that Bores ravaged the farm and that there was no fight, which is the story they'll be going with. As we wrap up the episode, we cease verkl teaching Thorfinn how to use a hoe. Yes, you read that right. It's not all about the fighting, folks. Even Aino is present and working hard. And as the scene ends with Thorfinn raising his hoback as the sun rises, we can't help but feel proud of him for making such a big decision. The episode is a masterclass in storytelling as it transitioned seamlessly from one scene to another, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. The dream sequence is hauntingly beautiful, with stunning visuals and excellent sound design that immerses the audience in Thorfinn's world. Overall, Vinland Saga season 2, Episode 9, is a must watch for fans of the series. It's emotionally charged, without standing store-retelling, excellent visuals, and an enthralling plot that will leave you wanting more. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe to my channel for more exciting videos.