This article contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow, titled “I Need To Stop Faking.”You can watch the episode on Crunchyroll.
Episode Overview
- Jinwoo’s S-Rank status disrupts the equilibrium among Korean Hunter Guilds.
- Despite attractive offers from various guilds, Jinwoo remains uninterested in joining them.
- Jinwoo encounters hurdles in leveraging his newfound status due to his lack of prior achievements and issues with gear acquisition.
Table of Contents
- Enough is Enough
- Go Gunhee Meets the New S-Rank
- A Beaten Dog
- The Path to Power Continues
- Meeting Cha Hae In
Enough is Enough
Jinwoo Takes a Stand
As Jinwoo prepares for a mission at the Demon Castle, he comes to an important realization about his identity and status. He decides it is crucial to re-evaluate his Rank, setting off a chain reaction that would profoundly impact the balance of power among Korea’s five major Hunter Guilds, as well as the global Hunter community. Utilizing a Mana measuring device results in an unprecedented error, indicating that Jinwoo possesses an immeasurable amount of Mana, which leads to his designation as Korea’s 10th S-Rank Hunter.
Go Gunhee Meets the New S-Rank
Jinwoo Attracts Attention
The news of Jinwoo’s new Rank spreads rapidly, prompting immediate interest from the leaders of major guilds, including the White Tiger Guild’s Baek Yoonho. Even Hunter Association President Go Gunhee personally seeks to meet Jinwoo, revealing the seriousness of the situation. During a hospital visit, Ginwoo learns from Woo Jinchul that the Chairman wishes to discuss a potential alliance. Go Gunhee emphasizes the precarious balance among the top five guilds, expressing his desire for Jinwoo to join the Association while being taken aback by Jinwoo’s insistence on remaining independent.
A Beaten Dog
Confronting Defeat
After a crushing defeat at the hands of Sung Il Hwan, Hwang Dongsoo contemplates his next course of action. Beset by injuries, he insists that Il Hwan’s power defies human limits and plots to reclaim his honor through acquiring a new powerful artifact to gain the upper hand in their inevitable rematch.
The Path to Power Continues
Strategizing for Success
As he gears up for his assignment to the Demon Castle, Jinwoo seeks to enhance his gear and sell residual loot from previous encounters. However, establishing credibility as an E-Rank Hunter while possessing high-level equipment inhibits his progress, limiting his options for advanced gear and sales. Fortunately, an opportunity arises when he is recruited for the mining team during an A-Rank Raid led by the Hunters’ Guild.
In discussions among the leadership, they reflect on Jinwoo’s past perseverance, unaware of the crucial part he will play in the Raid. As the team battles through the Gate, Jinwoo’s mining team gains access to unprecedented resources, proving to be a significant moment in his growing power narrative.
Meeting Cha Hae In
Unintentional Spotlight
During a lunch break, the workers vacate the Gate, giving Jinwoo a rare chance to explore the Boss Room. Despite knowing that engaging the Boss could draw unwanted attention, his curiosity gets the best of him. Just then, he encounters Cha Hae In, who almost detects his formidable presence, underscoring her skills as a powerful Hunter.
Catch the latest episodes of Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow over on Crunchyroll.
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