Beast Monarch

Lore & Background

His defeat marked a significant turning point in the Monarch Wars. Unlike some peers who were sealed away, his physical remains were not used for Shadow Extraction by Sung Jin-Woo, and his shadow was never acquired. Beru, the ant king who later became a shadow soldier of Sung Jin-Woo, was never associated with the Beast Monarch as a general. His existence underscores the cyclical nature of power in this world, where fallen tyrants become tools for the next generation.

In Their Own Story

The air grew heavy with the scent of ozone and old blood. In the dim light of a shattered dimension, shadows coalesced into towering forms of fur and claw. The Beast Monarch sat upon a throne of bone, his eyes glowing with a predatory hunger that spanned galaxies. He did not speak; he did not need to. His will was law, vibrating through the very ground beneath his generals' feet. Beru knelt before him, head bowed low, feeling the weight of the command that would bind him for eternity—or until death itself could no longer hold a shadow.

Reader's Guide

Archival Record: Origin of Gates Classified Level: S-Rank Restricted

The phenomenon known as 'Gates' is not natural. They are rifts torn open by entities seeking to bridge the gap between their dimension and Earth. Historical analysis suggests these breaches coincide with the awakening of the Monarchs, ancient beings who view our world as a resource for expansion.

Cosmic Conflict: The Rulers vs. The Monarchs Deep lore recovered from System fragments indicates an eternal war exists between two opposing factions. The Rulers aim to protect the balance of worlds, while the Monarchs seek domination and consumption. This conflict spilled over into human history, causing disasters that Hunters now strive to contain.

The Shadow Legacy When a Monarch falls, their essence does not always vanish. In rare cases, remnants of their power can be harvested by those with specific authority, such as the System wielder. This explains how generals from opposing sides find themselves serving under new masters after the great wars conclude.

Did You Know?

• Beru, the ant king, is one of the most powerful Shadow Soldiers in Sung Jin-Woo's army, but he was never the Beast Monarch's general.
• The Beast Monarch represents the primal aspect of nature corrupted by the ambition of destruction.
• His defeat was not a prerequisite for the System's activation on Earth.
• His influence is felt through various beast-type dungeons that appear across the globe.