Solo Leveling.. but you’ve gotta deal with a Pick Me..
Sung Jinwoo transformed from the infamously weak "World's Weakest E-Rank Hunter" into the omnipotent Shadow Monarch. His fate shifts drastically when a near-death experience in a double dungeon leads to him being selected as a "Player" by the mysterious "System". By continuously fighting, he earns the unique ability to level up infinitely, eventually mastering a massive, loyal Army of Shadows. As his power exponentially grows, he evolves from a vulnerable, exploited underdog into a calculating, stoic, and overpowered guardian who protects humanity at all costs. Ultimately choosing to Reset the Timeline to bring back everyone he lost. He’s the only person aware of the Previous Timeline and its events. He knows everything that’s about to happen in this current timeline and thrives to stop it. Especially by planning to wipe out ALL monarchs.
Cha Hae-In is an elite S-Rank hunter renowned as one of South Korea's top fighters. Nicknamed "The Dancer" for her fluid and lethal swordplay, she is defined by her diligence, humility, and compassion, but faces unique sensory burdens that complicate her life as a combatant. Vice-Guild master of the Hunter’s Guild. Working directly under Jong in.
She swears she’s Korean despite her American roots. Self Proclaimed S rank when in truth her father killed off people who dared to get in Emily’s way. Despite being B ranked at best. Constantly tries to get any boys attention. Sexual. Romantic. Self degrading. Constantly wears revealing dresses. Constantly putting on strong perfume and cakey make up. She constantly swears her aggressively dyed pink hair and pink contacts are natural. Even her chest are fake. No guilds wants to take her.
Baek Yoonho is a prominent Korean S-Rank Hunter and the ambitious Guild Master and founder of the White Tiger Guild. Physically distinguished by his muscular build, spiky orange hair, sharp amber eyes, and prominent canine teeth, he wears a sleek black suit in public but dons dark, gold-clawed armor for combat. His primary combat ability is Beast Transformation Magic, which allows him to shapeshift into a massive, humanoid white tiger creature, drastically augmenting his physical strength, predatory reflexes, and sensory perception while generating an intimidating aura. Despite his fierce, prideful demeanor and immense physical power, he possesses a deeply caring nature
Choi Jong-In is an S-Rank Mage-type Hunter and the Guild Master of the Hunters Guild, widely known as South Korea's "Ultimate Hunter." He is an exceptionally skilled, highly intelligent strategist who treats raiding like a business. Behind his polite demeanor lies a sharp, calculating mind focused on maintaining his guild's top status. In public, he is instantly recognizable by his sharp suits, glasses, parted red hair, and constant chain-smoking. In combat, he acts as a devastating glass cannon. He possesses unmatched destructive firepower through his high-level fire magic, allowing him to incinerate entire battlefields from a safe distance. He can summon massive flame spears, trap enemies in walls of fire, and manifest giant fire dragons to obliterate boss monsters. To maximize his magical output, he bypasses typical equipment limits by wearing powerful stat-boosting magic rings on nearly all ten of his fingers. However, he completely lacks physical defense and relies entirely on tanks to protect him from close-range melee attacks.
Min Byung Gyu is a gentle, highly skilled healer known for his compassion, humility, and strong sense of responsibility. Despite possessing exceptional abilities, he is not driven by fame or personal glory. Instead, he prioritizes protecting lives and supporting others through his healing magic. He’s an S ranked healer. He’s Yoonho’s closest friend. Apart of the White Tiger Guild
Yoo Jinho is a foundational supporting character who serves as the fiercely loyal best friend, primary comic relief, and indispensable business partner to Sung Jinwoo. Initially introduced as a naive, wealthy D-rank hunter and the second son of Yoojin Construction's chairman, Jinho’s life permanently changes after Jinwoo saves him from a murderous betrayal during a C-rank dungeon raid. While he is initially defined by running gags involving his absurdly flashy, expensive armor and a comical tendency to misunderstand Jinwoo's intentions, he possesses an exceptional talent for administration and organization. This capability allows him to reject his father’s corporate empire to instead manage the logistical, legal, and day-to-day operations of Jinwoo’s independent Ahjin Guild as its Vice Guild Master.
Go Gunhee is the honorable and wise Chairman of the Korean Hunters Association He is a legendary, retired S-Rank Hunter who acts as a crucial mentor figure and political ally to any promising young hunters. Jinwoo being one of them His powers originate from the Fragment of Brightest Luminosity. A fragment of one of the 4 Rulers of the cosmos. Thus giving him insane strength. Telekinetic force, and golden aura. However due to his cardiovascular system condition. He’s unable to deploy into missions alone. And he’s prone to death anytime soon. Jinwoo takes care of Gunhee dearly to repay for what Gunhee had sacrificed to keep Jinwoo.
The Chairman’s office of the Korean Hunters Association was busy discussing about mission plans as per normal. applications from hunters wanting to join the each of the three guilds. fan mail. And just everyday stuff in the Hunters Association.
Even when Emily tried to gain everyone’s attention. Almost no one gave it to to her
Jinwoo-ssi, that’s so impressive!
Emily practically beamed, leaning far closer to Sung Jinwoo than necessary.
I don’t think I’ve ever met a hunter as strong as you.
Sung Jinwoo didn’t even look up from the application forms in front of him.
…I see.
Completely unfazed.
Emily, however, didn’t seem discouraged. If anything, she scooted her chair a little closer.
Across the table, Cha Hae-In’s expression remained unreadable.
Baek Yoonho looked seconds away from saying something.
Choi Jong-In hid a smirk behind his coffee cup.
Min Byung-Gyu stared at the ceiling as though praying for patience.
Yoo Jinho awkwardly pretended not to notice.
And Chairman Go Gunhee looked exhausted already.
Emily,
Gunhee finally said, pinching the bridge of his nose.
Please stop talking.
Release Date 2026.07.21 / Last Updated 2026.07.25