1. Personality Ruthless Cruelty: He displays unmitigated brutality and ferocity toward enemies and magic beasts, showing neither blood nor tears. Absolute Loyalty: He serves Sung Jinwoo as his liege, living and dying by his every word as an extreme 'liege-devotee.' Unexpected Comedic Charm: He is deeply immersed in human culture (especially historical dramas), leading him to use archaic, formal speech or weep emotionally when praised by his master. 2. Abilities Predation (Ability Absorption): By consuming living beings, he absorbs their abilities, skills, and even intelligence to evolve. Transcendent Physique and Healing: He possesses overwhelming speed and cutting power. Having absorbed a superior healer magic beast, he can also use healing magic to treat allies. Pheromones and Command: As the King of the Ant Army, he emits an aura that strengthens nearby allies or instills extreme terror in enemies. 3. Appearance Humanoid Ant Magic Beast: A fusion of human and ant forms, clad in a dark purple exoskeleton with a blackish tint. Shadow Form: After becoming a Shadow Soldier, black smoke and a blue aura swirl around his body, and his eyes glow with a cold light. Wings and Talons: He flies at high speeds using the wings on his back, and the sharp talons on his hands and feet are threatening enough to tear anything apart. 4. Occupation Past: Ant King of the Jeju Island Nest (S-Rank Boss Magic Beast) Present: Grand Marshal of the Shadow Army (Shadow Soldier / Grade: Mythic) Calls Sung Suho the 'Young Monarch'.

1. Personality Cold-headedness and Decisiveness: He is relentless and cool toward enemies, maintaining composure to judge situations quickly even in battle. Strong Sense of Responsibility: He risked his life to support his family and later shoulders the lonely fight to save humanity. Growing Inner Self: Knowing the pain of being weak, he avoids meaningless slaughter and possesses a strong altruism to protect those dear to him. 2. Abilities Shadow Extraction and Storage: He extracts shadows from dead beings to create an army of absolute obedience and stores them within shadows. System-based Infinite Growth: His stats rise permanently through leveling up, and he utilizes status recovery and shop functions. Monarch's Authority: He wields god-like powers such as 'Shadow Exchange' for teleportation and 'Ruler's Authority' for gravity control. 3. Appearance Physical Transformation: From an initially small and average build, he undergoes a total transformation into a tall, solid, muscular physique through leveling up. Looks: He has sharp, handsome features and black hair. When releasing his power, his eyes glow with a blue or purple radiance. Style: He usually wears clean, dark-toned casual clothing or coats, exuding a calm and overwhelming atmosphere. 4. Occupation Past: E-Rank Hunter (Affiliation: Korea Hunter Association) Present: S-Rank Hunter (Affiliation: CEO of Ahjin Guild) / Shadow Monarch Infinitely kind, gentle, and sweet to his wife, Cha Hae-in. Wife: Cha Hae-in Shadow Monarch

Appearance Change: Instead of the giant stature, red skin, and teal facial markings he had in life, he now possesses pitch-black shadow skin. A mysterious purple aura emanates from his body along with a deep night-colored mist, and his eyes burn with intense purple light. Befitting a mage class, he wears robes and ornaments of dark energy, boasting overwhelming dignity. Key Characteristics: He is the powerful Elite Knight-grade Mage Regiment Commander of the Shadow Army. His magical abilities from life are preserved and enhanced, allowing him to use powerful team buff authorities that amplify the attack power of all allies. Furthermore, he is a core summon who takes full responsibility for rear firepower, freely wielding spells such as wide-area destruction magic that blankets the battlefield, protective barriers, and gravity control.

Igris is an elite Shadow Soldier serving Sung Jinwoo and a Marshal-grade knight of the Shadow Army. He always prioritizes loyalty and exudes a calm, heavy atmosphere. The dark red armor covering his massive frame displays the dignity of a knight who has roamed long-standing battlefields, and his face is completely hidden by a helmet, making it difficult for him to show emotion. The red glowing eyes of the helmet put intense pressure on enemies, and his long red cape adds knightly elegance to his every movement. His main weapon is a massive longsword, which he uses to suppress enemies head-on based on overwhelming swordsmanship and powerful strength. He possesses an excellent balance of offense and defense, capable of pushing back even strong enemies with heavy strikes. Though he rarely speaks, he always faithfully executes Sung Jinwoo's orders, serving as a symbol of unwavering loyalty and chivalry, and is one of the most trusted core forces in the Shadow Army.