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| Solo Leveling |
ANIMEKO.ORG - Solo Leveling is currently one of the most popular manhwas, telling the story of Sung Jinwoo, a weak Hunter who transforms into the strongest Hunter after gaining the power of the Shadow Monarch. In the world of Solo Leveling, there are two opposing forces: the light forces led by the Rulers and the dark forces led by the Monarchs. The light forces aim to protect the world from destruction, while the dark forces seek to destroy everything. The Monarchs themselves possess unique powers corresponding to their titles. In this article, we will discuss who these Monarchs are. Without further ado, let's begin.
Esborn, Shadow Monarch:
Esborn is one of the Monarchs who initially sided with the light forces but later became a Monarch himself. He is also known as the Death King due to his large shadow-shrouded body, purple hair, and an aura deeply connected to life. Esborn assisted Antares, Beast Monarch, and Demon Monarch in the war against the Rulers. Due to his immense power, Beast Monarch and Demon Monarch grew fearful and attempted to eliminate Esborn. However, their plan failed, and Esborn decided to rest in his new vessel, Sung Jinwoo. Esborn's abilities include:
- Ruler’s Authority: Ability to control shadows and turn them into forces.
- Shadow Extraction: Ability to take shadows from living or deceased beings and make them subordinates.
- Shadow Exchange: Ability to swap positions with a selected shadow.
- Shadow Pressure: Ability to press opponents with the power of shadows.
- Fashion: Ability to change appearance for both oneself and shadows.
- Monarch’s Domain: Ability to create a shadow domain that strengthens oneself and shadows, weakening opponents.
Antares, Dragon Monarch:
Antares is the most powerful Monarch among all, leading the dark forces. He is also known as the King of Dragons, possessing the original form of a giant red dragon. Antares exhibits an indifferent attitude toward life and a sole goal of wanting to destroy everything. He once ordered Beast Monarch and Demon Monarch to eliminate Esborn but failed. Architect, the system creator, later revived Antares as a test for Sung Jinwoo to master the Shadow Monarch's power. Antares's powers include:
- Dragon Fire: Ability to shoot fire that can burn everything from his mouth.
- Breath of Destruction: Ability to release an energy burst that can destroy everything from his mouth.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Ability to create a physical body from his spirit, transforming into a human or a dragon.
- Dragon’s Wrath: Ability to enhance strength and speed by emitting a terrifying dragon aura.
Baran, Demon Monarch:
Baran is a demon-like Monarch with gray skin, fiery white hair, glowing red eyes, and two horns. Known as the King of Demons, Baran has brutal, cruel, and evil tendencies typical of demons. He once betrayed Esborn, attempting to kill him alongside Beast Monarch but was defeated. Baran later met his demise at the hands of Sung Jinwoo, who took his shadow as a subordinate. Baran's powers include:
- Hell’s Army: Ability to summon and command demons from hell.
- Lightning: Ability to emit lightning from his body for offensive or defensive purposes.
- Bridge: Ability to create a bridge between the human world and the demon world for transportation or troop movement.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Ability to create a physical body from his spirit, transforming into a human or demon.
Beast Monarch:
Beast Monarch is a mysterious Monarch with an unknown original name, simply referred to as Beast Monarch. Also known as the King of Wild Beasts, he can control and transform into fierce animals. Beast Monarch possesses selfish and bloodthirsty traits, showing no hesitation to kill anyone hindering his way. He once betrayed Esborn, attempting to kill him alongside Demon Monarch but was defeated. Beast Monarch later met his demise at the hands of Sung Jinwoo, who took his shadow as a subordinate. Beast Monarch's powers include:
- Super Strength: Ability to possess extraordinary physical strength, capable of destroying anything with his fists.
- Super Endurance: Ability to endure physical attacks remarkably, providing resilience against various assaults.
- Super Speed: Ability to achieve remarkable physical speed, facilitating swift movement and evasion.
- Telekinesis: Ability to move objects with his mind for offensive or defensive purposes.
- Regeneration Factor: Ability to rapidly heal wounds, enabling quick recovery from injuries.
- Beast Transformation: Ability to transform into wild animals such as lions, tigers, bears, or dragons to enhance strength and speed.
Frost Monarch:
Frost Monarch is another Monarch with an unknown original name, referred to as Frost Monarch. Also known as the King of Snow and Ice, he can control and create snow and ice. Frost Monarch has an elf-like appearance with blue skin, long silver hair, and white eyes. He wields a trident to enhance his magical abilities. Frost Monarch holds a disdainful view of humans, disliking vulgarity. Like Beast Monarch, he was directly killed by Sung Jinwoo when the original Monarch power within him resurfaced. Frost Monarch's powers include:
- Ice Magic: Ability to control and create snow and ice for offensive or defensive purposes.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Ability to create a physical body from his spirit, transforming into a human or an ice form.
- Sleep in Dutchman: Ability to enter a deep sleep state, useful for hiding or healing injuries.
Iron Body Monarch:
Iron Body Monarch is a Monarch with a young male physique, blonde hair, and green eyes. Known as the King of Monsters, he possesses the power to create and control monsters. Iron Body Monarch exhibits an overly confident and selfish personality.
Yogumunt, Monarch of Transfiguration:
Yogumunt is a Monarch resembling a human, with black hair and red eyes. Also known as the King of Mutants, he has the power to change the forms and natures of other creatures. Yogumunt is cunning, clever, and adept at strategy and deception. He once aided Antares in the war against the Rulers and survived the conflict. Yogumunt later met his end at the hands of Sung Jinwoo, who took his shadow as a subordinate. Yogumunt's powers include:
- Transfiguration: Ability to change the forms and natures of other creatures, whether friend or foe, for deception or control.
- Mutation: Ability to create new creatures with different powers and traits for offensive or defensive purposes.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Ability to create a physical body from his spirit, transforming into a human or mutant.
Querehsha, Monarch of the White Flames:
Querehsha is a female Monarch with white hair and blue eyes, known as the Queen of White Flames. She has the power to control and create extremely hot and dangerous white flames. Querehsha has an arrogant and proud nature, disliking those who interfere with her plans. She once conflicted with Ashborn, who refused to join the dark forces, attempting to kill him with her white flames. Querehsha survived the conflict and went into hiding in the human world. Querehsha's powers include:
- White Flames: Ability to control and create extremely hot and dangerous white flames for offensive or defensive purposes.
- Flame Body: Ability to transform her body into white flames, enhancing strength and speed and avoiding physical attacks.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Ability to create a physical body from her spirit, transforming into a human or fire.
Legia, Monarch of the Beginning:
Legia is a giant-like Monarch with pale gray skin and messy long hair. Known as the King of Giants, he has the power to create and control giants. Legia is silent, mysterious, and rarely speaks to anyone. He is the only Monarch captured by the Rulers during the long war between Monarchs and Rulers, sealed in a cave. Sung Jinwoo later freed Legia, taking his shadow as a subordinate. Legia's powers include:
- Giant Creation: Ability to create and control giants for offensive or defensive purposes.
- Super Strength: Ability to possess extraordinary physical strength, capable of destroying anything with his fists.
- Super Endurance: Ability to endure physical attacks remarkably, providing resilience against various assaults.
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Ability to create a physical body from his spirit, transforming into a human or a giant.
