David Michôd

A military candidate is informed by two sergeants that he is being recommended for retirement from the course, despite his physical prowess. They express concerns about his mental state and his inability to bond with others, offering him a voluntary quit slip.

In a tavern, Falstaff challenges the religious authority of the church by pointing out the hypocrisy of the Papal Schism. He argues that the political maneuvering of the clergy proves they do not speak for God, despite the Drinker's growing discomfort and fear of heresy.

A group of soldiers is ambushed and suffers heavy casualties. One soldier, 23, confronts his commanding officer, 81, about the need to process their trauma, accusing 81 of being inhuman. 81 reveals a past tragedy where he failed to save his brother, explaining his relentless drive.

A soldier, 81, is called into his superiors' office and informed that he is being removed from a training course. Despite his physical prowess, his superiors question his mental state and his inability to bond with his peers, ultimately offering him a voluntary quit slip.