Sahil_Ashat

Jin-Ho Kang was just another B-rank Hunter—one of countless warriors struggling to rise in a world dominated by monsters and guild politics. When an A-rank dungeon scouting mission goes horribly wrong, he and his team are slaughtered. He should have died.

But instead of death, he awakens in an abyss beyond mortal comprehension. A voice older than time itself speaks to him, a decree is made, and the truth is revealed—he is no longer human. He has inherited a power that was never meant to be his.

The world forgot him.

But he has returned.

As a Sovereign.

As the Monarch of Shadows.

And as the boundaries between life and death begin to blur, the world will soon realize…

The true King has awakened.

Shadow Monarch’s Requiem

Jin-Ho inspected his newly acquired shadows, their movements precise and unwavering. But something was missing. These creatures were strong, but he needed a leader—a true commander.

His eyes landed on the corpse of the massive wolf mutant he had slain earlier.

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The dark mist surged forth, surrounding the beast's body. Unlike before, this time the process was violent—the ground trembled as the corpse convulsed, struggling against an unseen force.

Then, with a final roar, the creature stood up. But this was no ordinary shadow.

It was massive, its once-gray fur now as black as the void. Its golden eyes had turned into deep violet flames, exuding an overwhelming pressure.

Jin-Ho raised an eyebrow. "You're different from the others…"

The wolf, now named Fenrir, bowed its head in submission. It wasn't just another minion—it was his first lieutenant.

Jin-Ho clenched his fist. His army was forming, piece by piece.

And soon, the world would tremble before the rise of the Shadow Monarch.

The First Commander