Sung Jin-Woo’s Epic Red Gate Survival: Shadow Army Unleashed!

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Summary

  • Sung Jin-Woo defeated the dungeon boss Igris, and added him to his shadow army.
  • Sung saved his group from ice bears, while Kim-Chul’s group met a tragic end.
  • Sung outsmarted and defeated Baruka, surviving the dangerous Red Gate dungeon.

Within the challenging labyrinth known as the Job Change Quest Dungeon, Sung Jin-Woo encountered merciless magicians, knights, assassins, and archers. This treacherous dungeon teemed with magical beasts that tested Jin-Woo’s endurance both physically and mentally. In due course, Jin-Woo conquered the dungeon’s formidable boss, Blood-Red Commander Igris, and incorporated him into his shadow troop after acquiring the revival ability called shadow extraction.

After acquiring his new abilities, Sung arrived home weary, overlooking the fact that he had an appointment with Jinah’s teacher the next day. Eventually, when he made it to the meeting, what was supposed to be a quick conversation developed into something much darker and ominous.

Han Song-Yi’s Dangerous Dream And Hwang Dong-soo’s Unexpected Arrival in South Korea

Sung Jin-Woo Set Out to Help Song-Yi Unbeknownst to the Dangers in His Path

  • Arc: Red Gate Arc
  • Webtoon: Chapter 46-55
  • Anime: Episode 13 and 14

Following an overdue wake-up call, Sung Jin-Woo hastily made his way to Jinah’s school for a scheduled gathering. Upon seeing him, his sister was taken aback by the remarkable change in his appearance, finding it hard to believe he was the same person. In the course of the meeting, the teacher acknowledged and applauded Jinah’s academic successes as well as her ambition to pursue a career in medicine. As the discussion shifted towards Sung’s sister, the educator appealed to him for assistance in persuading Han Song-Yi to complete her education at least.

It was discovered that Song-Yi had ceased attending school following a revelation, when she decided to pursue a career as a hunter. As Sung Jin-Woo was familiar with the risks associated with being a low-ranked hunter, he offered assistance, unaware later on that she was once an extra in Yoo Jin-Ho’s raid team. In the meantime, Hwang Dong-soo came to South Korea with the intention of avenging his brother’s death by eliminating both Sung Jin-Woo and Yoo Jin-Ho.

The Red Gate Disaster And Kim Chul’s Betrayal

White Tiger Guild’s Raid Team Leader Abandoned Weak Hunters In Red Gate Dungeon

Immediately following the meeting, Sung Jin-Woo found Song-Yi, whom he recognized at once. It became clear to her that his teacher might have spoken to him in an attempt to persuade her to return to school and graduate. When Han Song-Yi flatly declined before hearing Jin-Woo out, he fabricated a story, claiming he had no intentions of changing her mind but rather wanted to assist her in becoming an exceptional hunter. Taken aback, she consented to embark on a raid with him.

By leveraging his friendship with Ahn Sangmin, leader of White Tiger’s Guild, Sung Jin-Woo successfully secured a spot for both himself and Song-Yi in a C-rank gate expedition. His intention was that the harsh realities of being a hunter might soften Song-Yi’s attitude. The operation began under the command of A-rank hunter Kim-Chul, with a team consisting of 7 B-rank and 4 C-rank hunters including Sung Jin-Woo. However, he felt let down as he suspected that the mission would be excessively simple due to the team’s superiority in comparison to the gate they were about to enter.

I Am Saying You Should Get Ready To Become Hunted.

Shortly following the team’s entry through the gate, its size began to change mysteriously, causing confusion among the members. Before the raid team could respond, the C-rank gate transformed into a scarlet gate, catching Ahn Sangmin off guard. Intrigued by this unexpected event, he swiftly informed the White Tiger guild master and elite S-rank hunter Baek Yoon-ho about it. Given that red gates are infamous for their treacherous conditions and formidable bosses, lower-tiered hunters would likely perish unless continuously safeguarded by more experienced hunters.

In his role as a leader, Kim-chul ought to have mobilized the hunters he led to work cooperatively, but surprisingly, he chose a self-centered approach instead. Given the significant amount of time it would take them to pass through the gate, he left behind his fellow comrades who were ranked lower than C. However, since B-rank hunter Park Heejin recognized that Sung Jin-Woo was not an ordinary man, she decided on her own accord to join his team.

The Contrasting Fates of Sung Jin-Woo and Kim Chul’s Groups

A-Rank Raid Team Leader Struggled to Survive, While Sung Jin-Woo Kept His Group Safe

Following the assembly of a formidable hunting party, Kim-Chul decided to depart from Sung Jin-Woo’s group. A short while later, they encountered ice bears in an unforgiving environment. Their predicament worsened as they lacked adequate preparation for such extreme conditions. The swift demise of Kim-Chul’s team ensued, with the remaining members ultimately meeting their end at the hands of ice elves under the command of dungeon overlord, Baruka. With no alternative but to escape, Kim-Chul hastily fled the scene, oblivious to the fact that he was being pursued.

During this time, Sung Jin-Woo supplied his companions with warm clothing and essential survival items from his stockpile. He ensured their safety and peace of mind by assuring them that no more magical beasts would approach the region, which was already infested with ice bears. As his group took a break, Sung Jin-Woo deployed his shadow troops to eliminate the ice bears residing in a nearby cave, capturing their shadows in the process.

Sung Jin-Woo Faces the Boss of Red Gate Dungeon

Baruka and Kim-Chul Died Fighting the Shadow Monarch

Eventually, Kim-Chul tracked down Sung Jin-Woo and his companions, who were sharing a meal by the fire. This enraged him because he had lost his assault team due to hunger and questionable decisions, so he swiftly shifted the blame onto Jin-Woo. However, Jin-Woo was quick to defend himself against the high-ranking hunter, sensing a threat. Furthermore, Kim-Chul had unwittingly brought Baruka and his demons along. Although the dungeon boss proposed discussing things with Jin-Woo, he declined, instead summoning his phalanx of shadows instantly.

It appears quite evident that you’re not human. What brings you to interact with humans? You seem unaware of your identity. We frequently hear a voice, which instructs to harm humans. This raises concerns about your intentions.

During a fierce fight, Sung Jin-Woo and his companions found safety in the woods. Baruka, who proved to be significantly stronger than Sung, left Jin-Woo doubting his ability to defeat him even with Igris by his side. When Kim-Chul made another attack, Igris took him out, thereby joining Sung’s shadow army as Iron. Despite this, Baruka continued to dominate Jin-Woo’s team, leading many to believe he was invincible. Unbeknownst to the leader of the red gate dungeon, however, his forces were gradually being eliminated by Sung’s shadow army, leaving him alone and vulnerable.

Initially taken aback upon discovering that every ice elf lay lifeless, Baruka remained self-assured and confronted Iron, Igris, and Jin-Woo without a second thought. In due course, Sung contrived to outmaneuver the dungeon’s formidable boss, creating an opportunity for Iron’s hammer to strike unexpectedly, ultimately obliterating him. Jin-Woo, aware of Baruka’s immense power and yearning to claim his shadow, was disheartened to discover that he couldn’t extract it from a demon.

Red Gate Survival Raises Suspicion And Han Song-Yi Learns Her Lesson

Han Song-Yi Returned to School After Being Horrified by the Tragedies in the Red Gate Dungeon

After Sung Jin-Woo and the remaining participants from the raid exited through the gate, Hwang Dong-soo had already departed for America, assuming his adversary had perished at the red gate. Master of the White Tiger guild and S-rank hunter Baek Yoon-ho was baffled to discover that only lesser-skilled hunters had made it through. He attempted to query Jin-Woo about the situation, but received no response. However, upon learning that Sung had vanquished the dungeon boss from Park Heejin, Baek requested Ahn to escort him to the guild.

I Feel Like Something Within Me Is Lost Every Time I Get Stronger.

Following a wearying day, Sung Jin-Woo saw Song-Yi off at her residence. It seemed his strategy to dissuade her from her impractical aspirations by exposing her to the harsh world was effective. After experiencing the brutality in the red gate dungeon, Song-Yi eventually resolved to return to school. Simultaneously, Jin-Woo found himself grappling with the moral implications of taking another person’s life.

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2025-02-06 23:06