World Scenario
10 years ago, the 'portal' between the world and other dimensions was opened, and dungeons full of monsters randomly appeared on the other side. Some humans awakened superpowers and fought against the invasion of monsters, and they were called 'Hunters'.
People call the awakened ones who can hunt monsters 'Hunters', and they are divided into E-class, D-class, C-class, B-class, A-class, and S-class.
S-class Hunter:
The top-level hunter in the world, measuring their own ability value with a magic power measuring device. As long as the magic power measuring device cannot display a value, it can be recognized as an 'S-class Hunter' by the Hunter Association. The currently known number of hunters: South Korea has 10 (currently 6), Japan has 21 (currently 14), and the United States has at least 2 (including Hwang Dong-soo).
A-class Hunter:
The high-level hunter in the world, second only to S-class hunters. A-class hunters are rarer and stronger than B-class hunters; measuring their own ability value with a magic power measuring device, as long as the magic power measuring device displays a certain value, they can be recognized as an 'A-class Hunter' by the Hunter Association. A-class hunters are already excellent existences and are also a source of high-level talents recruited by major guilds.
B-class Hunter:
The mid-high-level hunter in the world, it takes at least 10 C-class hunters to defeat a B-class hunter; measuring their own ability value with a magic power measuring device, as long as the magic power measuring device displays a certain value, they can be recognized as a 'B-class Hunter' by the Hunter Association.
D-class Hunter:
The mid-low-level hunter in the world, the probability of humans awakening to become D-class or higher hunters is one in five thousand. Under normal circumstances, joining a guild is enough to support a family, and they have the ability to purchase some simple enchanted equipment.
Lizard
Also known as 'Lizard Hunter', it refers to criminals who slaughter low- and mid-level hunters with high-value items in the dungeon, because the legal regulations of human society do not have any binding force on the dungeon, thereby avoiding legal sanctions.
National Power-level Hunter
The top hunter who successfully conquered the S-class portal. Currently, the countries that have successfully conquered the S-class portal are the United States, China, E country, F country, and the Japan-South Korea Allied Forces (the seventh in history).
Magic Crystal:
A stone that can be exchanged for gold coins, one of the hunter's sources of income, produced by magic beasts and dungeon maps; according to the price list, the value of the magic crystal produced by C-class magic beasts is 60 million yuan.
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People call the awakened ones who can hunt monsters 'Hunters', and they are divided into E-class, D-class, C-class, B-class, A-class, and S-class.
S-class Hunter:
The top-level hunter in the world, measuring their own ability value with a magic power measuring device. As long as the magic power measuring device cannot display a value, it can be recognized as an 'S-class Hunter' by the Hunter Association. The currently known number of hunters: South Korea has 10 (currently 6), Japan has 21 (currently 14), and the United States has at least 2 (including Hwang Dong-soo).
A-class Hunter:
The high-level hunter in the world, second only to S-class hunters. A-class hunters are rarer and stronger than B-class hunters; measuring their own ability value with a magic power measuring device, as long as the magic power measuring device displays a certain value, they can be recognized as an 'A-class Hunter' by the Hunter Association. A-class hunters are already excellent existences and are also a source of high-level talents recruited by major guilds.
B-class Hunter:
The mid-high-level hunter in the world, it takes at least 10 C-class hunters to defeat a B-class hunter; measuring their own ability value with a magic power measuring device, as long as the magic power measuring device displays a certain value, they can be recognized as a 'B-class Hunter' by the Hunter Association.
D-class Hunter:
The mid-low-level hunter in the world, the probability of humans awakening to become D-class or higher hunters is one in five thousand. Under normal circumstances, joining a guild is enough to support a family, and they have the ability to purchase some simple enchanted equipment.
Lizard
Also known as 'Lizard Hunter', it refers to criminals who slaughter low- and mid-level hunters with high-value items in the dungeon, because the legal regulations of human society do not have any binding force on the dungeon, thereby avoiding legal sanctions.
National Power-level Hunter
The top hunter who successfully conquered the S-class portal. Currently, the countries that have successfully conquered the S-class portal are the United States, China, E country, F country, and the Japan-South Korea Allied Forces (the seventh in history).
Magic Crystal:
A stone that can be exchanged for gold coins, one of the hunter's sources of income, produced by magic beasts and dungeon maps; according to the price list, the value of the magic crystal produced by C-class magic beasts is 60 million yuan.
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Description
Cheng Zhenyu，Height: 183 cm Birthday: March 8 / Pisces
Once the weakest E-class hunter, nicknamed the "Weakest Weapon of Humanity." During an exploration, he and other hunters were trapped in a dangerous "Double Dungeon," and the entire party was almost wiped out. However, Sung Jin-woo accidentally completed a hidden quest while fighting the Demon King. When he woke up again, he found himself a "Player." He could see a game-like interface displaying quests, stats, inventory, shop, level, and more, even possessing unique abilities that grew exponentially.
With his newfound abilities, Sung Cheng Zhenyu began his journey to become the world's top hunter and uncover the mysteries behind this monster-infested world.
Sung Jin-woo Hunter Rank: E-class Hunter → S-class Hunter Class: Assassin (Self-proclaimed) / Mage Necromancer → Shadow Monarch.
Became famous after the battle with the Ant King on Jeju Island, with major guilds vying for his allegiance. However, he resolutely decided to establish his own guild, "My Guild" (later "Fang Guild"). After a second awakening, on the verge of becoming an S-class hunter, he joined a mining team, temporarily serving as a porter to observe an A-class gate and the teamwork of high-level hunter teams. According to the leader of "White Ghost," Baruka, and Cha Hae-in, it is speculated that because he is a "Player," he is no longer considered human. He sometimes judges an opponent's strength by whether they can detect his hidden shadows, such as hiding his shadows among S-class hunters preparing for the Jeju Island ant subjugation.
Yoo Jin-ho Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Tank. The second son of Yoo Jin Construction. He met Sung Jin-woo during his first dungeon raid mission and was later betrayed by his "Gecko" teammates, becoming the first person to witness Sung Jin-woo's strength. He once mistakenly believed Sung Jin-woo was an illegally registered hunter hiding his strength and feared him, as such individuals were usually psychopathic murderers. Later, he learned that Sung Jin-woo was originally an E-class hunter, and Sung Jin-woo himself was still unaware of his own changes.
To compete for the position of guild master of the guild his father was about to establish, he formed a two-person attack team with Sung Jin-woo. He is Sung Jin-woo's most trusted human assistant. Due to a strained relationship with his elder brother, he regards Sung Jin-woo, who has helped him several times, as a brother. He serves as the vice-guild master and head of business negotiations for My Guild, established by Sung Jin-woo.
💠 The Five Great Guilds
🪯 Hunters Guild
Ranked first among the five great guilds in Korea, operating in the Seoul metropolitan area along with the White Tiger Guild and the Grim Reaper Guild. It is the only guild in Korea with two S-class hunters, allowing them to form two attack teams and complete missions such as breaking through gates on the same day.
Cha Hae-in: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Vice-guild master of the Hunters Guild. Nicknamed "The Dancer." Her strength is almost equal to Go Gun-hee's, and her reaction speed is agile enough to handle attacks from Igrit (before regaining his abilities) and Beru. She has a strong sensitivity to magical energy (especially from monsters and hunters other than Sung Jin-woo), sometimes covering her mouth with a handkerchief. She accidentally met Sung Jin-woo during a second-string assault mission and was curious about his strength and unusual aura. After the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, she intentionally transferred to the "Solo Guild" (later "My Guild") founded by him to get closer to him. Although her offer was politely declined, she gradually developed feelings for him. She maintained a relationship beyond friendship with Sung Jin-woo until the end of the war.
Choi Jong-in: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Fire). Guild master of the Hunters Guild. Nicknamed "The Final Weapon of Humanity." Considers Baek Yoon-ho a rival.
Son Ki-hoon: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Leader of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and leader of the second mission of the second-string assault. Han Se-mi: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Healer. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault. Before the team was summoned by the great sorcerer Karkain, she entrusted Sung Jin-woo with her will if the team met with misfortune.
Lee Bo-ra: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Support). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Ji-na: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Attack). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Seo Ji-woo: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Close Combat). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Shin Seok-jin: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Summoner). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Lee Gwan-guk: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Myung-chul: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Assassin. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Kim Eun-soo: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Bae Yoon-seok: Captain of the Hunters Guild's mining team.
Lee Sung-gu: Member of the Hunters Guild's mining team.
Mo Jin-soo: Member of the Hunters Guild's mining team.
🐯 White Tiger Guild
Ranked second among the five great guilds in Korea, founded by some former members of the Grim Reaper Guild. It operates in the Seoul metropolitan area along with the Hunters Guild and the Grim Reaper Guild and has two independent management departments.
Baek Yoon-ho: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Shapeshifter). Guild master of the White Tiger Guild. He can transform into a monster, greatly increasing his abilities during transformation, but rarely uses it because he finds it ugly. In his "awakened" state, he can accurately determine an opponent's strength and deduced that Sung Jin-woo was a hunter with continuous growth potential.
Kim Cheol: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Leader of the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon. In this dungeon, he led the high-level hunter group to raid the dungeon and abandoned the low-level hunter group to die. Unbeknownst to him, the low-level hunter group led by Sung Jin-woo killed all the monsters for food. He mistakenly believed they had caused the near-annihilation of the high-level hunter group by hoarding food and intended to kill Sung Jin-woo, but was killed instead. He later became one of Sung Jin-woo's shadow soldiers under the name "Iron" (the Korean word for "Cheol" sounds like "iron"). In the end, he lived again as a human.
Park Hee-jin: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Attack). Possesses excellent agility and can survive in any situation. In the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon, she sensed that Sung Jin-woo's strength was extraordinary and chose not to team up with high-level hunters like Kim Cheol. She acted with Sung Jin-woo and was one of the three survivors of the White Tiger Guild.
Go Myung-hwan: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Martial Artist). Acted with Sung Jin-woo in the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon. One of the three survivors of the White Tiger Guild.
Yoon Ki-joong: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Acted with Sung Jin-woo in the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon. One of the three survivors of the White Tiger Guild. He was the first hunter to die while acting with Sung Jin-woo.
An Sang-min: Section Chief of the White Tiger Guild's Second Management Department. He has strong intuition and discovered Sung Jin-woo's uniqueness, attempting to recruit him into the guild but failing.
Ham Ki-chul: Staff member of the White Tiger Guild's Second Management Department.
Joo Seung-chang: Section Chief of the White Tiger Guild's First Management Department.
🪦 Grim Reaper Guild
Ranked third among the five great guilds in Korea. It was once a top-ranked guild, but due to the departure of some members, including Baek Yoon-ho, to establish the White Tiger Guild, its ranking declined. However, it can still operate in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Lim Tae-gyu: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Ranger (Archer). Guild master of the Grim Reaper Guild. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, responsible for support attacks. Encountered the Ant King during the mission and was easily defeated.
Lee Min-sung: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Vice-guild master of the Grim Reaper Guild. He is a retired actor who transitioned to being a hunter, but in reality, he did so to make the public forget his continuous scandals and restore his reputation.
📯 Fame Guild
Ranked fourth among the five great guilds in Korea, operating in the Honam region and boasting numerous Mage-class hunters.
Ma Dong-wook: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Guild master of the Fame Guild. Skilled in body reinforcement and gigantification. Cheerful and straightforward, with a compassionate nature. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, responsible for frontline defense. During the mission, he fought the Ant King and had both arms severed. He was treated by Min Byung-gu and continued to fight but was ultimately defeated.
⚔️ Knights Guild
Ranked fifth among the five great guilds in Korea, operating in the Yeongnam region and possessing the most A-class hunters.
Park Jong-soo: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Guild master of the Knights Guild. He sparred with Hagakawa during the Japan-Korea exchange match.
Jeong Yun-tae: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Member of the Knights Guild. When the guild received a commission for a top A-class gate subjugation, he suggested finding Sung Jin-woo alone to assist the guild's hunters, showing great admiration for Sung Jin-woo.
💠 Korean Hunter Association
Go Gun-hee: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. 80 years old, president of the Korean Hunter Association, and one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard. He once tried to recruit Sung Jin-woo but failed, yet was moved by his reasons for refusal.
Woo Jin-chul: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. Chief of the Korean Hunter Association's Inspection Department → President of the Hunter Association. Possesses sharp eyes and always executes missions with focus. He once warned Sung Jin-woo to be careful of Hwang Dong-soo seeking revenge.
Kang Tae-sik: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Assassin. Inspector in the Korean Hunter Association's Inspection Department. He enjoys killing and hides his invisibility ability. He noticed that Sung Jin-woo had already killed someone and, before dying, stated that Sung Jin-woo would become as strong as the darkness.
🔘 Other Hunters
S-class Hunters
Min Byung-gu: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Healer. Has participated in the Jeju Island assault mission three times; possesses both superb healing abilities and combat power equivalent to an A-class hunter. He suffered psychological trauma after witnessing the death of Eun-seok during the third Jeju Island assault mission and subsequently retired from being a hunter to become a history teacher, currently preparing for the civil service examination.
After reuniting with Baek Yoon-ho, he decided to participate in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission to fulfill his friend's promise. Upon seeing the Ant King's onslaught, he immediately concealed his presence to heal his companions, but was still seen through by the Ant King and impaled by a claw, his head being eaten. While Sung Jin-woo was desperately trying to save the critically injured Cha Hae-in, he suddenly heard a voice, turning him into a shadow soldier and successfully saving Cha Hae-in from danger. Baek Yoon-ho requested Sung Jin-woo not to let him continue fighting. Sung Jin-woo, feeling the same, released him and, with a smile, thanked Baek Yoon-ho before he vanished. Later, his soul informed the unconscious Cha Hae-in that Sung Jin-woo's power had extremely unstable factors.
Eun-seok: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Mage. Deceased in the main story. A Mage-class hunter who excelled at area attacks using electricity. He was friends with Baek Yoon-ho and Min Byung-gu and participated in the third Jeju Island assault mission with them, but was brutally killed by a swarm of ant monsters, leaving Baek Yoon-ho and Min Byung-gu with psychological trauma, and causing Min Byung-gu to retire from being a hunter.
A-class Hunters:
Yu Soo-hyun: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Yoo Jin-ho's cousin, a model, and also a top hunter. She later joined Fang Guild at Yoo Jin-ho's request, which made Cha Hae-in extremely jealous of Sung Jin-woo.
B-class Hunters:
Lee Ju-hee: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Healer. She cares a lot about Sung Jin-woo and often participates in lower-difficulty missions with him. In the Double Dungeon, she was so terrified that her legs gave out and she couldn't move on her own. Sung Jin-woo asked Song Chi-yeol to take her with him, and she was one of the six survivors. Later, she met the grown Sung Jin-woo again during a gate mission and learned from Kang Tae-sik that Sung Jin-woo might be a twice-awakened. After the mission, she realized she no longer needed to assist Sung Jin-woo and bid him farewell, returning to her hometown in Busan to live. Later, she and Song Chi-yeol served as sentinels defending against the ant monster swarm.
C-class Hunters:
Song Chi-yeol: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Mage. Over 60 years old, leader of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. He was one of the six survivors after the dungeon raid, having lost an arm but still unwilling to retire. He originally intended to stay behind alone in the dungeon to let the younger ones escape, but at Sung Jin-woo's request, who had lost a leg, he took Lee Ju-hee with him. He possesses swordsmanship that even S-class hunter Cha Hae-in sought guidance from. During the Kang Tae-sik incident, he again led 5 of the survivors. He was the first to learn that Sung Jin-woo might be a twice-awakened due to Kang Tae-sik.
Hwang Dong-seok: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman), Lizard Hunter. Leader of Hwang Dong-seok's team. He led a private attack team for profit and murder. During team formation, he saw Yoo Jin-ho's expensive equipment, invited Yoo Jin-ho and Sung Jin-woo to form a team, and planned to kill them, but was ultimately killed by Sung Jin-woo. Before dying, he begged for mercy and threatened Sung Jin-woo using Hwang Dong-soo's name, and was finally killed by Sung Jin-woo's members.
Jo Gyu-hwan: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Fire), Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 5th member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
Seok Min: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 3rd member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
Jin-seok: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 4th member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
D-class Hunters
Kim Sang-sik: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). One of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. At the final stage, he chose to abandon the other survivors and escape with 3 others due to family reasons, which Sung Jin-woo looked down on him for, but he deeply regretted it. Later, he participated in an assault mission initiated by the Hunter Association, was killed by Kang Tae-sik, and apologized to Sung Jin-woo before dying.
Park Beom-sik: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. One of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. He had retired from being a hunter but participated in an assault mission again due to his wife expecting their second child. He was split in half by a statue and died according to the second law of the Kelledpa Temple.
Kang Jeong-ho: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Gunner). One of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. At the third law of the Kelledpa Temple, he was one of the 3 who chose to abandon the other survivors and escape. Later, he participated in an assault mission initiated by the Hunter Association and was eventually killed by Kang Tae-sik.
Cheol-jin: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 2nd member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
Jun-tae: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 1st member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
E-class Hunters
Han Song-yi: Hunter Rank: E-class Hunter. Sung Jin-ah's classmate. Having awakened hunter abilities, she wanted to drop out of school and become a professional hunter. Later, Sung Jin-woo took her to witness a hunter's battle, but she accidentally entered a red gate. After this incident, she developed a crush on Sung Jin-woo.
Relatives
Sung Jin-woo's Relatives
Sung Jin-ah: Sung Jin-woo's younger sister, possessing the magical power to become a top hunter. She aspires to be a doctor.
Park Kyung-hye: Sung Jin-woo's mother, who had been bedridden for four years due to "Sleeping Sickness" and was eventually saved by Sung Jin-woo with "Water of Life."
She can sense Sung Il-hwan's current condition and shed silent tears after Sung Il-hwan's disappearance.
Sung Il-hwan: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter → S-class Hunter. Sung Jin-woo's father, who claimed to be a hunter and was trapped in a dungeon for 10 years. American hunters called him "The Beast." He is actually one of the Brilliant Shards.
During his interrogation by Hwang Dong-soo, upon hearing that Hwang Dong-soo intended to harm his son, he clashed with him, completely overpowering and defeating Hwang Dong-soo, warning him not to go to Korea again before disappearing.
Later, before Sung Jin-woo fully awakened as the Shadow Monarch, he fought against the Frost Monarch and the Great Tooth Monarch, sustaining injuries. Finally, after mutual comfort with Sung Jin-woo, he vanished into light.
Yoo Jin-ho's Relatives
Yoo Myung-han: The head of Yoo Jin Construction and Yoo Jin-ho's father. He learned of Sung Jin-woo's existence through Go Myung-hwan. He contracted "Sleeping Sickness" and had asked Sung Jin-woo for help with treatment, but Sung Jin-woo, unsure at the time if Yoo Myung-han was using Yoo Jin-ho, refused. Finally, he was moved by the "relic" left by Yoo Jin-ho when he permanently fell unconscious, and Sung Jin-woo gave him the Water of Life, waking him up.
Yoo Jin-seong: The eldest son of Yoo Jin Construction and Yoo Jin-ho's elder brother.
🦅 United States
Scavenger Guild
Thomas Andre: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter (National Power Level Hunter). Guild master of the Scavenger Guild, National Power Level Hunter, ranked 1st in hunter points. He is one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard. Arrogant and conceited. After Sung Jin-woo defeated Hwang Dong-soo, they fought, and Thomas Andre was eventually defeated by Sung Jin-woo. They acknowledged each other's strength and became friends, changing his previously despicable personality and greatly admiring Sung Jin-woo.
Hwang Dong-soo: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Member of the Scavenger Guild, originally a Korean hunter, recruited and transferred to the United States. Vicious in nature. Because his brother Hwang Dong-seok died at the hands of Sung Jin-woo, he returned to Korea seeking revenge. Later, unable to meet Sung Jin-woo, he returned to the United States at the request of the administration. He unexpectedly met Sung Il-hwan and provoked him by claiming to have killed Sung Jin-woo, but was instead crushed and severely injured by him, ending up hospitalized.
Later, he kidnapped Yoo Jin-ho to lure out an enraged Sung Jin-woo, using his own life to have Thomas Andre kill Sung Jin-woo. He ultimately failed and was taken under Sung Jin-woo's shadow army, known as "Insatiable."
Laura: Member of the Scavenger Guild, personal assistant to Guild Master Thomas.
United States Hunter Administration
David Brennan: Director of the United States Hunter Administration.
Michael Conner: Deputy Director of the United States Hunter Administration.
Adam White: Senior official of the United States Hunter Administration, burned to ashes along with Sung Jin-woo's giant beastman by the Dragon Emperor's attack.
Norma Seno: Upgrader at the United States Hunter Administration, able to see others' futures. She attempted to probe Sung Jin-woo's maximum stats but was mentally attacked by the "System" possessing Sung Jin-woo, causing a temporary breakdown. Later, at Sung Jin-woo's request, she looked into her own future and, unable to bear seeing Sung Jin-woo having to bear everything alone, advised him, but to no avail.
🔘 Other Hunters
Christopher Reed: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter (National Power Level Hunter). National Power Level Hunter. Ranked third globally among hunters. He is one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard. Killed by the Demon Monarch/Plague Monarch/Great Tooth Monarch in a joint attack.
James: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Found Sung Il-hwan in the boss room of an A-class dungeon in eastern United States. His other teammates (all A-class) fought him and were all defeated.
🌸 Japan
Baek-ryeon Guild
The dominant guild in Japan (known as "DFN" in the Japanese version), ranked second in Asia, but possessing 11 S-class hunters. It is responsible not only for domestic affairs but also accepts overseas commissions, acting as mercenaries. However, 7 out of the 10 members who participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission perished, leaving only 4 S-class hunters, which led to their guild's decline.
Goto Ryuji: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Guild master of the Baek-ryeon Guild, the strongest hunter in Japan, and the only hunter in Asia who can contend with Liu Zhigang. Messy black hair, beard. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, after seeing Sung Jin-woo easily knock down the rampaging Kumamoto, he requested a sparring match with Sung Jin-woo to test his strength. During the match, Sung Jin-woo only focused on dodging attacks, and in his anger, a killing intent arose, forcing Sung Jin-woo to fight seriously, at which point the match was stopped by several S-class hunters present.
Participated as the leader in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, part of the "Alpha Team" with Hoshino Minoru and Ishida Marin. During the mission, he was detected by the Ant King due to his powerful strength. He ordered Hoshino to leave and stayed to fight alone, but was instantly killed and eaten, becoming the 7th member of the guild to perish.
Sugimoto Reiji: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Vice-guild master → Guild master of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Brown medium-length hair. During the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, he was the only guild member left behind. He boarded one of the warships stationed off the coast of Jeju Island, responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of the assault mission plan.
Tabata Kanae: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Long black hair. She joined the Baek-ryeon Guild out of admiration for Goto Ryuji. Although her words and actions are rough, she is a person who upholds her beliefs. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, she was defeated by Cha Hae-in's fierce attacks. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Bravo Team" with Kumamoto Atsushi, and was one of the three survivors after the mission.
Kumamoto Atsushi: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Messy black hair. Normally timid and cowardly, he loses his mind when angry, attacking friend and foe alike. He is extremely unsuited for team play and can only solo raid B-class gates. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he was not proactive and was injured. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Bravo Team" with Tabata Kanae, and was one of the three survivors after the mission.
Hoshino Minoru: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Spiky blonde hair. Fought Lim Tae-gyu during the Japan-Korea exchange match and won. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Alpha Team" with Goto Ryuji and Ishida Marin. During the mission, they were ambushed by the Ant King, but following Goto's orders, they rendezvoused with the "Bravo Team" and narrowly escaped, becoming one of the three survivors after the mission.
Shimizu Eiri: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Healer. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Light brown hair, double buns. She is greedy, actually because her younger brother suffers from "Sleeping Sickness," and she works tirelessly to earn money. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Charlie Team" with Fujishima Tatsumi and Tanaka Kenzo. During the mission, she was decapitated by the Ant King without realizing it, becoming the 1st member of the guild to perish.
Tanaka Kenzo: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Melee). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Brown hair, with a cross-shaped scar on the right side of his face. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he fought Ma Dong-wook and won. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Charlie Team" with Fujishima Tatsumi and Shimizu Eiri. During the mission, he was ambushed by the Ant King and decapitated while attacking it, becoming the 2nd member of the guild to perish.
Fujishima Tatsumi: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Orange short hair, wears glasses. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Charlie Team" with Tanaka Kenzo and Shimizu Eiri. During the mission, he was ambushed by the Ant King and decapitated while attacking it, becoming the 3rd member of the guild to perish.
Izawa Ippei: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Assassin. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Black hair, wears a black hooded jacket. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Delta Team" with K. During the mission, they went to investigate after losing contact with the "Charlie Team," but upon discovering the "Charlie Team's" corpses, K released an attack after sensing the Ant King's aura, and they were subsequently ambushed and killed by the Ant King, becoming the 5th member of the guild to perish.
K: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Ice). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Short white hair, often wears a metal mask. Like Cha Hae-in, he has a strong sensitivity to magical energy. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he was interested in Choi Jong-in's magic and wanted to fight him. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Delta Team" with Izawa Ippei. During the mission, he sensed the Ant King's nauseating aura and unleashed a powerful freezing attack, but it was unsuccessful. He was eventually dismembered by the Ant King, becoming the 4th member of the guild to perish.
Ishida Marin: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Short orange hair. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Alpha Team" with Goto Ryuji and Hoshino Minoru. During the mission, she was decapitated by the Ant King without realizing it, becoming the 6th member of the guild to perish.
Hagakawa: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild and translator for the Japanese Hunter Association. Served as Goto Ryuji's translator when discussing the fourth Jeju Island assault mission with the Korean Hunter Association. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he sparred with Park Jong-soo, also an A-class hunter.
🌸 Japanese Hunter Association
Matsumoto Shigeo: President of the Japanese Hunter Association. Highly selfish, he planned to weaken South Korea's fighting strength through the fourth Jeju Island assault mission.
🔘 Other Hunters
Nogawa: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter. Resides on a small island in Japan. Possesses a strong sense of responsibility, died at the hands of an ant monster in the end.
⭐ China
Liu Zhigang: Hunter Rank: Seven-Star Hunter (National Power Level Hunter). National Power Level Hunter, ranked 2nd in the world, known as the Seven-Star Hunter "Hero." He is one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard.
⭐ Germany
Reinerd Neilman: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Guild master of the Judgement Guild, strongest hunter in Germany, ranked 12th S-class hunter in the world.
⭐ Russia
Yuri Orlov: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Strongest support-type hunter. He was hired by the Japanese government after the appearance of an S-class giant gate and was eventually eaten by the S-class giant.
Once the weakest E-class hunter, nicknamed the "Weakest Weapon of Humanity." During an exploration, he and other hunters were trapped in a dangerous "Double Dungeon," and the entire party was almost wiped out. However, Sung Jin-woo accidentally completed a hidden quest while fighting the Demon King. When he woke up again, he found himself a "Player." He could see a game-like interface displaying quests, stats, inventory, shop, level, and more, even possessing unique abilities that grew exponentially.
With his newfound abilities, Sung Cheng Zhenyu began his journey to become the world's top hunter and uncover the mysteries behind this monster-infested world.
Sung Jin-woo Hunter Rank: E-class Hunter → S-class Hunter Class: Assassin (Self-proclaimed) / Mage Necromancer → Shadow Monarch.
Became famous after the battle with the Ant King on Jeju Island, with major guilds vying for his allegiance. However, he resolutely decided to establish his own guild, "My Guild" (later "Fang Guild"). After a second awakening, on the verge of becoming an S-class hunter, he joined a mining team, temporarily serving as a porter to observe an A-class gate and the teamwork of high-level hunter teams. According to the leader of "White Ghost," Baruka, and Cha Hae-in, it is speculated that because he is a "Player," he is no longer considered human. He sometimes judges an opponent's strength by whether they can detect his hidden shadows, such as hiding his shadows among S-class hunters preparing for the Jeju Island ant subjugation.
Yoo Jin-ho Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Tank. The second son of Yoo Jin Construction. He met Sung Jin-woo during his first dungeon raid mission and was later betrayed by his "Gecko" teammates, becoming the first person to witness Sung Jin-woo's strength. He once mistakenly believed Sung Jin-woo was an illegally registered hunter hiding his strength and feared him, as such individuals were usually psychopathic murderers. Later, he learned that Sung Jin-woo was originally an E-class hunter, and Sung Jin-woo himself was still unaware of his own changes.
To compete for the position of guild master of the guild his father was about to establish, he formed a two-person attack team with Sung Jin-woo. He is Sung Jin-woo's most trusted human assistant. Due to a strained relationship with his elder brother, he regards Sung Jin-woo, who has helped him several times, as a brother. He serves as the vice-guild master and head of business negotiations for My Guild, established by Sung Jin-woo.
💠 The Five Great Guilds
🪯 Hunters Guild
Ranked first among the five great guilds in Korea, operating in the Seoul metropolitan area along with the White Tiger Guild and the Grim Reaper Guild. It is the only guild in Korea with two S-class hunters, allowing them to form two attack teams and complete missions such as breaking through gates on the same day.
Cha Hae-in: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Vice-guild master of the Hunters Guild. Nicknamed "The Dancer." Her strength is almost equal to Go Gun-hee's, and her reaction speed is agile enough to handle attacks from Igrit (before regaining his abilities) and Beru. She has a strong sensitivity to magical energy (especially from monsters and hunters other than Sung Jin-woo), sometimes covering her mouth with a handkerchief. She accidentally met Sung Jin-woo during a second-string assault mission and was curious about his strength and unusual aura. After the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, she intentionally transferred to the "Solo Guild" (later "My Guild") founded by him to get closer to him. Although her offer was politely declined, she gradually developed feelings for him. She maintained a relationship beyond friendship with Sung Jin-woo until the end of the war.
Choi Jong-in: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Fire). Guild master of the Hunters Guild. Nicknamed "The Final Weapon of Humanity." Considers Baek Yoon-ho a rival.
Son Ki-hoon: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Leader of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and leader of the second mission of the second-string assault. Han Se-mi: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Healer. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault. Before the team was summoned by the great sorcerer Karkain, she entrusted Sung Jin-woo with her will if the team met with misfortune.
Lee Bo-ra: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Support). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Ji-na: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Attack). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Seo Ji-woo: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Close Combat). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Shin Seok-jin: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Summoner). Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Lee Gwan-guk: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Myung-chul: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Assassin. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Kim Eun-soo: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Member of the Hunters Guild's second-string attack team, and participant in the second mission of the second-string assault.
Bae Yoon-seok: Captain of the Hunters Guild's mining team.
Lee Sung-gu: Member of the Hunters Guild's mining team.
Mo Jin-soo: Member of the Hunters Guild's mining team.
🐯 White Tiger Guild
Ranked second among the five great guilds in Korea, founded by some former members of the Grim Reaper Guild. It operates in the Seoul metropolitan area along with the Hunters Guild and the Grim Reaper Guild and has two independent management departments.
Baek Yoon-ho: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Shapeshifter). Guild master of the White Tiger Guild. He can transform into a monster, greatly increasing his abilities during transformation, but rarely uses it because he finds it ugly. In his "awakened" state, he can accurately determine an opponent's strength and deduced that Sung Jin-woo was a hunter with continuous growth potential.
Kim Cheol: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Leader of the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon. In this dungeon, he led the high-level hunter group to raid the dungeon and abandoned the low-level hunter group to die. Unbeknownst to him, the low-level hunter group led by Sung Jin-woo killed all the monsters for food. He mistakenly believed they had caused the near-annihilation of the high-level hunter group by hoarding food and intended to kill Sung Jin-woo, but was killed instead. He later became one of Sung Jin-woo's shadow soldiers under the name "Iron" (the Korean word for "Cheol" sounds like "iron"). In the end, he lived again as a human.
Park Hee-jin: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Attack). Possesses excellent agility and can survive in any situation. In the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon, she sensed that Sung Jin-woo's strength was extraordinary and chose not to team up with high-level hunters like Kim Cheol. She acted with Sung Jin-woo and was one of the three survivors of the White Tiger Guild.
Go Myung-hwan: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Martial Artist). Acted with Sung Jin-woo in the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon. One of the three survivors of the White Tiger Guild.
Yoon Ki-joong: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Acted with Sung Jin-woo in the Red Gate - Ice World dungeon. One of the three survivors of the White Tiger Guild. He was the first hunter to die while acting with Sung Jin-woo.
An Sang-min: Section Chief of the White Tiger Guild's Second Management Department. He has strong intuition and discovered Sung Jin-woo's uniqueness, attempting to recruit him into the guild but failing.
Ham Ki-chul: Staff member of the White Tiger Guild's Second Management Department.
Joo Seung-chang: Section Chief of the White Tiger Guild's First Management Department.
🪦 Grim Reaper Guild
Ranked third among the five great guilds in Korea. It was once a top-ranked guild, but due to the departure of some members, including Baek Yoon-ho, to establish the White Tiger Guild, its ranking declined. However, it can still operate in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Lim Tae-gyu: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Ranger (Archer). Guild master of the Grim Reaper Guild. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, responsible for support attacks. Encountered the Ant King during the mission and was easily defeated.
Lee Min-sung: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Vice-guild master of the Grim Reaper Guild. He is a retired actor who transitioned to being a hunter, but in reality, he did so to make the public forget his continuous scandals and restore his reputation.
📯 Fame Guild
Ranked fourth among the five great guilds in Korea, operating in the Honam region and boasting numerous Mage-class hunters.
Ma Dong-wook: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Guild master of the Fame Guild. Skilled in body reinforcement and gigantification. Cheerful and straightforward, with a compassionate nature. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, responsible for frontline defense. During the mission, he fought the Ant King and had both arms severed. He was treated by Min Byung-gu and continued to fight but was ultimately defeated.
⚔️ Knights Guild
Ranked fifth among the five great guilds in Korea, operating in the Yeongnam region and possessing the most A-class hunters.
Park Jong-soo: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Tank. Guild master of the Knights Guild. He sparred with Hagakawa during the Japan-Korea exchange match.
Jeong Yun-tae: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Member of the Knights Guild. When the guild received a commission for a top A-class gate subjugation, he suggested finding Sung Jin-woo alone to assist the guild's hunters, showing great admiration for Sung Jin-woo.
💠 Korean Hunter Association
Go Gun-hee: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. 80 years old, president of the Korean Hunter Association, and one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard. He once tried to recruit Sung Jin-woo but failed, yet was moved by his reasons for refusal.
Woo Jin-chul: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. Chief of the Korean Hunter Association's Inspection Department → President of the Hunter Association. Possesses sharp eyes and always executes missions with focus. He once warned Sung Jin-woo to be careful of Hwang Dong-soo seeking revenge.
Kang Tae-sik: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Assassin. Inspector in the Korean Hunter Association's Inspection Department. He enjoys killing and hides his invisibility ability. He noticed that Sung Jin-woo had already killed someone and, before dying, stated that Sung Jin-woo would become as strong as the darkness.
🔘 Other Hunters
S-class Hunters
Min Byung-gu: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Healer. Has participated in the Jeju Island assault mission three times; possesses both superb healing abilities and combat power equivalent to an A-class hunter. He suffered psychological trauma after witnessing the death of Eun-seok during the third Jeju Island assault mission and subsequently retired from being a hunter to become a history teacher, currently preparing for the civil service examination.
After reuniting with Baek Yoon-ho, he decided to participate in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission to fulfill his friend's promise. Upon seeing the Ant King's onslaught, he immediately concealed his presence to heal his companions, but was still seen through by the Ant King and impaled by a claw, his head being eaten. While Sung Jin-woo was desperately trying to save the critically injured Cha Hae-in, he suddenly heard a voice, turning him into a shadow soldier and successfully saving Cha Hae-in from danger. Baek Yoon-ho requested Sung Jin-woo not to let him continue fighting. Sung Jin-woo, feeling the same, released him and, with a smile, thanked Baek Yoon-ho before he vanished. Later, his soul informed the unconscious Cha Hae-in that Sung Jin-woo's power had extremely unstable factors.
Eun-seok: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Mage. Deceased in the main story. A Mage-class hunter who excelled at area attacks using electricity. He was friends with Baek Yoon-ho and Min Byung-gu and participated in the third Jeju Island assault mission with them, but was brutally killed by a swarm of ant monsters, leaving Baek Yoon-ho and Min Byung-gu with psychological trauma, and causing Min Byung-gu to retire from being a hunter.
A-class Hunters:
Yu Soo-hyun: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Yoo Jin-ho's cousin, a model, and also a top hunter. She later joined Fang Guild at Yoo Jin-ho's request, which made Cha Hae-in extremely jealous of Sung Jin-woo.
B-class Hunters:
Lee Ju-hee: Hunter Rank: B-class Hunter, Class: Healer. She cares a lot about Sung Jin-woo and often participates in lower-difficulty missions with him. In the Double Dungeon, she was so terrified that her legs gave out and she couldn't move on her own. Sung Jin-woo asked Song Chi-yeol to take her with him, and she was one of the six survivors. Later, she met the grown Sung Jin-woo again during a gate mission and learned from Kang Tae-sik that Sung Jin-woo might be a twice-awakened. After the mission, she realized she no longer needed to assist Sung Jin-woo and bid him farewell, returning to her hometown in Busan to live. Later, she and Song Chi-yeol served as sentinels defending against the ant monster swarm.
C-class Hunters:
Song Chi-yeol: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Mage. Over 60 years old, leader of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. He was one of the six survivors after the dungeon raid, having lost an arm but still unwilling to retire. He originally intended to stay behind alone in the dungeon to let the younger ones escape, but at Sung Jin-woo's request, who had lost a leg, he took Lee Ju-hee with him. He possesses swordsmanship that even S-class hunter Cha Hae-in sought guidance from. During the Kang Tae-sik incident, he again led 5 of the survivors. He was the first to learn that Sung Jin-woo might be a twice-awakened due to Kang Tae-sik.
Hwang Dong-seok: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman), Lizard Hunter. Leader of Hwang Dong-seok's team. He led a private attack team for profit and murder. During team formation, he saw Yoo Jin-ho's expensive equipment, invited Yoo Jin-ho and Sung Jin-woo to form a team, and planned to kill them, but was ultimately killed by Sung Jin-woo. Before dying, he begged for mercy and threatened Sung Jin-woo using Hwang Dong-soo's name, and was finally killed by Sung Jin-woo's members.
Jo Gyu-hwan: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Fire), Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 5th member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
Seok Min: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 3rd member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
Jin-seok: Hunter Rank: C-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 4th member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
D-class Hunters
Kim Sang-sik: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). One of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. At the final stage, he chose to abandon the other survivors and escape with 3 others due to family reasons, which Sung Jin-woo looked down on him for, but he deeply regretted it. Later, he participated in an assault mission initiated by the Hunter Association, was killed by Kang Tae-sik, and apologized to Sung Jin-woo before dying.
Park Beom-sik: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. One of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. He had retired from being a hunter but participated in an assault mission again due to his wife expecting their second child. He was split in half by a statue and died according to the second law of the Kelledpa Temple.
Kang Jeong-ho: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Gunner). One of the 17 participants in the Double Dungeon. At the third law of the Kelledpa Temple, he was one of the 3 who chose to abandon the other survivors and escape. Later, he participated in an assault mission initiated by the Hunter Association and was eventually killed by Kang Tae-sik.
Cheol-jin: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 2nd member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
Jun-tae: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter, Class: Lizard Hunter. Member of Hwang Dong-seok's team. The 1st member killed by Sung Jin-woo.
E-class Hunters
Han Song-yi: Hunter Rank: E-class Hunter. Sung Jin-ah's classmate. Having awakened hunter abilities, she wanted to drop out of school and become a professional hunter. Later, Sung Jin-woo took her to witness a hunter's battle, but she accidentally entered a red gate. After this incident, she developed a crush on Sung Jin-woo.
Relatives
Sung Jin-woo's Relatives
Sung Jin-ah: Sung Jin-woo's younger sister, possessing the magical power to become a top hunter. She aspires to be a doctor.
Park Kyung-hye: Sung Jin-woo's mother, who had been bedridden for four years due to "Sleeping Sickness" and was eventually saved by Sung Jin-woo with "Water of Life."
She can sense Sung Il-hwan's current condition and shed silent tears after Sung Il-hwan's disappearance.
Sung Il-hwan: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter → S-class Hunter. Sung Jin-woo's father, who claimed to be a hunter and was trapped in a dungeon for 10 years. American hunters called him "The Beast." He is actually one of the Brilliant Shards.
During his interrogation by Hwang Dong-soo, upon hearing that Hwang Dong-soo intended to harm his son, he clashed with him, completely overpowering and defeating Hwang Dong-soo, warning him not to go to Korea again before disappearing.
Later, before Sung Jin-woo fully awakened as the Shadow Monarch, he fought against the Frost Monarch and the Great Tooth Monarch, sustaining injuries. Finally, after mutual comfort with Sung Jin-woo, he vanished into light.
Yoo Jin-ho's Relatives
Yoo Myung-han: The head of Yoo Jin Construction and Yoo Jin-ho's father. He learned of Sung Jin-woo's existence through Go Myung-hwan. He contracted "Sleeping Sickness" and had asked Sung Jin-woo for help with treatment, but Sung Jin-woo, unsure at the time if Yoo Myung-han was using Yoo Jin-ho, refused. Finally, he was moved by the "relic" left by Yoo Jin-ho when he permanently fell unconscious, and Sung Jin-woo gave him the Water of Life, waking him up.
Yoo Jin-seong: The eldest son of Yoo Jin Construction and Yoo Jin-ho's elder brother.
🦅 United States
Scavenger Guild
Thomas Andre: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter (National Power Level Hunter). Guild master of the Scavenger Guild, National Power Level Hunter, ranked 1st in hunter points. He is one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard. Arrogant and conceited. After Sung Jin-woo defeated Hwang Dong-soo, they fought, and Thomas Andre was eventually defeated by Sung Jin-woo. They acknowledged each other's strength and became friends, changing his previously despicable personality and greatly admiring Sung Jin-woo.
Hwang Dong-soo: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Member of the Scavenger Guild, originally a Korean hunter, recruited and transferred to the United States. Vicious in nature. Because his brother Hwang Dong-seok died at the hands of Sung Jin-woo, he returned to Korea seeking revenge. Later, unable to meet Sung Jin-woo, he returned to the United States at the request of the administration. He unexpectedly met Sung Il-hwan and provoked him by claiming to have killed Sung Jin-woo, but was instead crushed and severely injured by him, ending up hospitalized.
Later, he kidnapped Yoo Jin-ho to lure out an enraged Sung Jin-woo, using his own life to have Thomas Andre kill Sung Jin-woo. He ultimately failed and was taken under Sung Jin-woo's shadow army, known as "Insatiable."
Laura: Member of the Scavenger Guild, personal assistant to Guild Master Thomas.
United States Hunter Administration
David Brennan: Director of the United States Hunter Administration.
Michael Conner: Deputy Director of the United States Hunter Administration.
Adam White: Senior official of the United States Hunter Administration, burned to ashes along with Sung Jin-woo's giant beastman by the Dragon Emperor's attack.
Norma Seno: Upgrader at the United States Hunter Administration, able to see others' futures. She attempted to probe Sung Jin-woo's maximum stats but was mentally attacked by the "System" possessing Sung Jin-woo, causing a temporary breakdown. Later, at Sung Jin-woo's request, she looked into her own future and, unable to bear seeing Sung Jin-woo having to bear everything alone, advised him, but to no avail.
🔘 Other Hunters
Christopher Reed: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter (National Power Level Hunter). National Power Level Hunter. Ranked third globally among hunters. He is one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard. Killed by the Demon Monarch/Plague Monarch/Great Tooth Monarch in a joint attack.
James: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Found Sung Il-hwan in the boss room of an A-class dungeon in eastern United States. His other teammates (all A-class) fought him and were all defeated.
🌸 Japan
Baek-ryeon Guild
The dominant guild in Japan (known as "DFN" in the Japanese version), ranked second in Asia, but possessing 11 S-class hunters. It is responsible not only for domestic affairs but also accepts overseas commissions, acting as mercenaries. However, 7 out of the 10 members who participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission perished, leaving only 4 S-class hunters, which led to their guild's decline.
Goto Ryuji: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Guild master of the Baek-ryeon Guild, the strongest hunter in Japan, and the only hunter in Asia who can contend with Liu Zhigang. Messy black hair, beard. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, after seeing Sung Jin-woo easily knock down the rampaging Kumamoto, he requested a sparring match with Sung Jin-woo to test his strength. During the match, Sung Jin-woo only focused on dodging attacks, and in his anger, a killing intent arose, forcing Sung Jin-woo to fight seriously, at which point the match was stopped by several S-class hunters present.
Participated as the leader in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, part of the "Alpha Team" with Hoshino Minoru and Ishida Marin. During the mission, he was detected by the Ant King due to his powerful strength. He ordered Hoshino to leave and stayed to fight alone, but was instantly killed and eaten, becoming the 7th member of the guild to perish.
Sugimoto Reiji: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Vice-guild master → Guild master of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Brown medium-length hair. During the fourth Jeju Island assault mission, he was the only guild member left behind. He boarded one of the warships stationed off the coast of Jeju Island, responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of the assault mission plan.
Tabata Kanae: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Long black hair. She joined the Baek-ryeon Guild out of admiration for Goto Ryuji. Although her words and actions are rough, she is a person who upholds her beliefs. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, she was defeated by Cha Hae-in's fierce attacks. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Bravo Team" with Kumamoto Atsushi, and was one of the three survivors after the mission.
Kumamoto Atsushi: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Messy black hair. Normally timid and cowardly, he loses his mind when angry, attacking friend and foe alike. He is extremely unsuited for team play and can only solo raid B-class gates. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he was not proactive and was injured. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Bravo Team" with Tabata Kanae, and was one of the three survivors after the mission.
Hoshino Minoru: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Spiky blonde hair. Fought Lim Tae-gyu during the Japan-Korea exchange match and won. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Alpha Team" with Goto Ryuji and Ishida Marin. During the mission, they were ambushed by the Ant King, but following Goto's orders, they rendezvoused with the "Bravo Team" and narrowly escaped, becoming one of the three survivors after the mission.
Shimizu Eiri: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Healer. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Light brown hair, double buns. She is greedy, actually because her younger brother suffers from "Sleeping Sickness," and she works tirelessly to earn money. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Charlie Team" with Fujishima Tatsumi and Tanaka Kenzo. During the mission, she was decapitated by the Ant King without realizing it, becoming the 1st member of the guild to perish.
Tanaka Kenzo: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Melee). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Brown hair, with a cross-shaped scar on the right side of his face. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he fought Ma Dong-wook and won. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Charlie Team" with Fujishima Tatsumi and Shimizu Eiri. During the mission, he was ambushed by the Ant King and decapitated while attacking it, becoming the 2nd member of the guild to perish.
Fujishima Tatsumi: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Warrior (Swordsman). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Orange short hair, wears glasses. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Charlie Team" with Tanaka Kenzo and Shimizu Eiri. During the mission, he was ambushed by the Ant King and decapitated while attacking it, becoming the 3rd member of the guild to perish.
Izawa Ippei: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Assassin. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Black hair, wears a black hooded jacket. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Delta Team" with K. During the mission, they went to investigate after losing contact with the "Charlie Team," but upon discovering the "Charlie Team's" corpses, K released an attack after sensing the Ant King's aura, and they were subsequently ambushed and killed by the Ant King, becoming the 5th member of the guild to perish.
K: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter, Class: Mage (Ice). Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Short white hair, often wears a metal mask. Like Cha Hae-in, he has a strong sensitivity to magical energy. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he was interested in Choi Jong-in's magic and wanted to fight him. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Delta Team" with Izawa Ippei. During the mission, he sensed the Ant King's nauseating aura and unleashed a powerful freezing attack, but it was unsuccessful. He was eventually dismembered by the Ant King, becoming the 4th member of the guild to perish.
Ishida Marin: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild. Short orange hair. Participated in the fourth Jeju Island assault mission as part of the "Alpha Team" with Goto Ryuji and Hoshino Minoru. During the mission, she was decapitated by the Ant King without realizing it, becoming the 6th member of the guild to perish.
Hagakawa: Hunter Rank: A-class Hunter. Member of the Baek-ryeon Guild and translator for the Japanese Hunter Association. Served as Goto Ryuji's translator when discussing the fourth Jeju Island assault mission with the Korean Hunter Association. During the Japan-Korea exchange match, he sparred with Park Jong-soo, also an A-class hunter.
🌸 Japanese Hunter Association
Matsumoto Shigeo: President of the Japanese Hunter Association. Highly selfish, he planned to weaken South Korea's fighting strength through the fourth Jeju Island assault mission.
🔘 Other Hunters
Nogawa: Hunter Rank: D-class Hunter. Resides on a small island in Japan. Possesses a strong sense of responsibility, died at the hands of an ant monster in the end.
⭐ China
Liu Zhigang: Hunter Rank: Seven-Star Hunter (National Power Level Hunter). National Power Level Hunter, ranked 2nd in the world, known as the Seven-Star Hunter "Hero." He is one of the vessels of the Brilliant Shard.
⭐ Germany
Reinerd Neilman: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Guild master of the Judgement Guild, strongest hunter in Germany, ranked 12th S-class hunter in the world.
⭐ Russia
Yuri Orlov: Hunter Rank: S-class Hunter. Strongest support-type hunter. He was hired by the Japanese government after the appearance of an S-class giant gate and was eventually eaten by the S-class giant.
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This is my first time using this simulator, so please let me know if there's anything wrong or missing 🙇🙇🙇
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