Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of Solo Leveling, started as “Humanity’s Weakest Hunter.” However, as the story progresses, fans learn that he goes from being a weak young man to becoming the world’s greatest Hunter. In his journey to become the strongest, Jinwoo stumbled upon many enemies.
Whether it be orcs, ants, and assassins, Jinwoo considers the Monarchs his most formidable adversaries. The Monarchs are extremely powerful beings with terrifying powers who wish to destroy the world. Among them is Baran, the Monarch of White Flames, who was able to give Jinwoo a toe-to-toe competition.
Why is Baran the Monarch of White Flames?
The central concept of Monarchs and Rulers is related to the Absolute Being. They are created in order to continue a never-ending cycle of hatred for the Absolute Being’s entertainment. Rulers and Monarchs are among the strongest characters in Solo Leveling, but what sets the two apart is that the Monarchs are absolute evil entities who seek nothing but destruction upon humanity.
Baran is the Monarch of White Flames and the King of Demons. He is clever and boasts an intimidating personality. Known for his ruthless nature, Baran can be pretty cruel. Moreover, he has never left a war once it started. He has faced even the most intense conflicts with a bashful and confident demeanor. Notably, he betrayed Ashborn and attempted to overthrow and banish him. As such, Baran is one of the few Monarchs in the series who can actually contend for the title of the most powerful Monarch.
Being extremely powerful, the King of Demons displays a wide range of abilities, including Hell’s Army, Spiritual Body Manifestation, and Lightning Breath. He is almost on the same level as the Monarch of Shadow, Ashborn. Besides, his appearance can be defined as the most hellish creature in the Solo Leveling series. So, to be considered among Sung Jinwoo’s top enemies, he definitely makes the cut for being a formidable being.
