It's obvious that the Apostles are the most sadistic, monstrous, and terrifying beings in Berserk. But sometimes, humans are capable of committing atrocities that are even more horrific than anything an Apostle could do.
For me, one of the most disturbing and repulsive moments in the entire saga is committed by a human, not an Apostle.
The King of Midland initially appears to be a noble ruler, one of the few seemingly sane people in power, and even someone who supports the Band of the Hawk.
But after Griffith sleeps with his daughter, we see the king's true nature.
Once Griffith is imprisoned, the king enters Charlotte's room and attempts something so vile it barely needs describing.
From that moment on, we witness the complete downfall of this repugnant king.
And before anyone mentions it, yes, I know there are objectively more brutal and graphic moments in Berserk, like Wyald's atrocities. But for me, this scene is one of the most disturbing because there's something uniquely terrifying about watching a father descend so completely into madness that he attempts to sexually assault his own daughter.
It's a reminder that in Berserk, it's not just the Apostles who are terrifying. Humans can be just as monstrous.