Aisoo_Star

A rift between dimensions tears through reality, pulling Sung Jinwoo—the Shadow Monarch—into an unfamiliar world. Separated from most of his shadows, he finds himself in a land where creatures with incredible abilities roam, and battles are fought not with swords or magic, but with Pokémon.

Though stranded in this new world, Jinwoo remains who he has always been—a hunter. With Beru and Igris by his side, he begins his journey, testing the limits of his power and forging new shadows from the Pokémon he encounters.

The Monarch of Death has arrived in the Pokémon world. And he’s ready to reign.


I do not own the cover image or any characters or references, all are taken from Solo Leveling and Pokemon.

Shadow Monarch In Pokemon World

Etarna City had settled into silence after Team Galactic's retreat.

The woman Sung Jinwoo had saved had thanked him profusely before hurrying away with her Buneary, still shaken.

The gathered townspeople whispered among themselves, casting wary glances at him and his towering shadow soldier.

Gardenia leaned against a lamppost, arms crossed, watching him with an amused smirk.

"You know, most people don't make criminals run just by standing there."

At his side, Beru remained still, his piercing blue eyes scanning their surroundings.

His presence alone had been enough to send the grunts fleeing.

"They weren't worth fighting," Jinwoo replied, his tone indifferent.

"Gotta admit, you're a hard guy to read. You show up out of nowhere, take down my best Pokémon in a one-on-one fight, and now you've got Team Galactic running scared without even battling them." Her gaze flicked toward Beru. "And you've got creatures I've never seen before. You're full of surprises."

She pushed off the lamppost and tilted her head.

"So, what's next for you? You sticking around Eterna City, or just passing through?"

This world was still unfamiliar to him.

Though he had gathered some information, there was still much he didn't understand.

For now, staying had its advantages.

"Good. You're interesting. I wanna see what else you can do."

As she turned to leave, she flicked something toward him.

He caught it effortlessly, a small, green-and-silver badge.

"The Forest Badge," she explained. "Consider it official proof that you beat me."

Jinwoo examined it briefly before slipping it into his pocket.

Without another word, Gardenia walked off, disappearing into the city streets.

Jinwoo left Eterna City behind, stepping into the dense woods of Eterna Forest.

The towering trees cast deep shadows, the air thick with the sounds of rustling leaves and distant cries of wild Pokémon.

The shadows stretched and twisted, searching for something to claim.

Shadow Extraction only worked on the dead.

Weavile, the second Pokémon he had taken as a shadow, stood ready beside him.

It understood its master's intent immediately.

Without a sound, it vanished into the undergrowth.

Minutes later, a sharp cry pierced the silence.

Weavile returned, dragging a motionless creature in its claws.

Its fur was white with deep red markings, but now those markings were smeared with blood.

Jinwoo stepped forward, his eyes glowing with blue.

He placed a hand over the lifeless body.

Shadows seeped into the corpse, tendrils of darkness wrapping around it.

Its fur darkened slightly, the red markings turning a deep violet.

Another shadow had been added to his growing army.

As Jinwoo turned to leave, something changed.

Then, from the darkness, a voice, low and amused.

A figure emerged from the shadows, its form flickering between substance and mist.

Its presence carried weight, an unnatural stillness that made even the forest seem to hold its breath.

Chapter 6: Hunt