He plans to, eventually, best the leader in a duel - meanwhile, he finds himself involved in an elaborate scheme set up by Askealaad to influence who will become the next King of England.
Set in 1013 AD, the Viking anime Vinland Saga, based on actual historical events, follows Thorfinn, a young but passionate fighter who joins a group of mercenaries organized by Askelaad, the man who killed his father. He plans to, eventually, best the leader in a duel - meanwhile, he finds himself involved in an elaborate scheme set up by Askealaad to influence who will become the next King of England.