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| “ | YOU DARE TO PLAY TRICKS ON THE MONARCH OF FANGS?!! | „ |
| ~ Rakan to Jinwoo. |
Rakan is a major antagonist of the dark fantasy Korean manhwa, light novel, anime series Solo Leveling. He is the King of Beasts, the Monarch of Fangs and one of the nine Monarchs.
He is voiced by Hiroshi Shirokuma in Japanese.
Personality[]
An egotistical and belligerent entity. Similar to the other of his kind, Rakan despised mankind, so much that he even happens to devour on alive after that victim simply touched him unintentionally. With a ferocious craving for the blood of those he deemed as adversaries when faced with more powerful opponents, his true self can be exposed revealing his cowardly side.
Such case can be seen when he reacted to the refusal of Tarnak and Yogumunt's refusal to assist in the Frost Monarch's battle against Sung Jinwoo, even though he was, by stating that they are cowards, despite the fact he is one on the inside. He can also be seen playing dirty as he stabs Jinwoo from behind as he took the opportunity while he was off guard.
Biography[]
Jeju Island Arc[]
Rakan detected hints of the Shadow Monarch's energy on the island and decided to investigate, subsequently after the S-Rank Gate located in Jeju Island had been successfully completed. On his path, he meets the Frost Monarch who also happens to be following Ashborn's energy and conclude that they will finally be able to put an end to their conflict against the Rulers once it for all.
Japan Crisis Arc[]
The American hunter, Christopher Reed notices that something is off in his home and is soon confronted by three Monarchs, Rakan alongside Querehsha, and Tarnak. After Christopher is killed off screen, with seemingly no efforts, despite having transformed into his Spiritual Body Manifestation form, his body was eventually discovered by some others who came to investigate.
Monarchs War Arc[]
The Frost Monarch gathers the rest of his comrades and requests them to aid him in killing Sung Jinwoo, the vessel of the Shadow Monarch. Rakan and Querehsha are the only two to accept with the rest of his fellow refusing, believing that Jinwoo has not reached a potential that can surpass them.
A couple of days passed, and people were being killed. The chaos led him to engage in a battle against another American hunter, Thomas Andre whom he easily overpowers afterwards upon transforming into his Spiritual Body form,
The Beast Monarch stabs Jinwoo upon appearing behind the Frost Monarch.
before being stopped by the German hunter, Lennart Niermann, by using his Charge skill. Jinwoo then joins the fight, by charging toward the Monarch with a kick. Jinwoo requests Lennart to gather Thomas to a safer spot as the Beast Monarch says that he is able to sense Ashborn within Jinwoo and questions how is he able to use so much power while possessing a human. The Frost and Plague assists the Beast Monarch. Following the death of Querehsha, Rakan seizes Berus by the neck, unconscious. Jinwoo tries to retract him but is unable to. Concerned, Jinwoo however managed to free his shadow by attacking the Monarch.
The Frost Monarch transforms into his Spiritual Body Manifestation form and engages in a battle that ends when Rakan stabs Jinwoo with his claws through his chest. A great amount of blood drips out of his body as he gets stabbed again by the dagger formed by the Frost Monarch.
Bowing down in fear in front of the vessel of the Shadow Monarch.
With everything seemingly a win for the Monarchs, his face and the rest of his body began to freeze. Seconds after, Jinwoo's presence has disappeared and discovers him flying at him from behind. Shocked to see him still alive, the two of them prepare to charge, but Rakan is recklessly sent flying with a kick in the face sent by Sung Il-Hwan, Jinwoo's father, who also hits the Frost Monarch. Now facing Sung, the human single-handles the two Monarch with accurate movement that shocks them. When the Frost Monarch attempts to use his blizzard breath, he receives a kick in the face just in time to be prevented, sending him flying to a nearby building. Rakan charges with his mouth but is stabbed in his upper jaw, which seriously harms him. Preparing to take revenge, he senses a disturbing presence behind him and sees Jinwoo awakened while imprisoned in the ice created by the Frost Monarch, leading him to dash away.
He questions if the Frost Monarch can also sense the mana of the Shadow Monarch who is arriving. Having lost hope, the Beast Monarch decides to leave the battlefield through a portal, abandoning the Frost Monarch. Rakan arrives in a jungle. Nevertheless, as he comes out of his portal, to his terror, he locates Jinwoo right next him. Now knowing that he stands no chance against the Ashborn's vessel, he bows down in front of the hunter, apologizing for fighting him, and that he will assist him in the upcoming event against the Dragon Monarch. Hearing Jinwoo accepting his apology, the beast grins. Jinwoo however challenges him that if he can survive five attack from him, he will be forgiven in exchange for the five scars he had received in earlier battles against him.
Reacting to this response, the monarch is enraged, causing him to grow his wolf form into a colossal size that can be seen from every distance in the forest. Jinwoo effortlessly dashes across the gigantic wolf, while also cleaving one of his legs, telling him now that he has four more attacks left to succumb. Not so long after, Jinwoo comes back to the city through the portal, shocking the Frost Monarch as he sees the hunter bringing back two teeth that belongs to the King of Beasts. Jinwoo announces the monarch's death, which surprises the Frost Monarch as the hunter is only gone for a few minutes.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Spiritual Body Manifestation: Rakan can regularly transform into his white wolf form, in which his physical ability are greatly increased. If angered or enraged, his size as a wolf will grow so big that it can be seen from several blocks away in a forest.
- Claw Manipulation: Sharp claws can be enlarged on his hand that can seemingly grow to over a meter, which was enough to pierce Jinwoo's chest through.
- Telekinesis: He is able to freely make object float and move them like he wishes without physical contact.
- High Regeneration: In only a few seconds, he was able to grow his hand back after getting it severed Jinwoo.
External Links[]
- Rakan on the Solo Leveling Wiki
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