Hyderabad: In Solo Leveling, Sung Jinwoo saved the planet and ended the protracted conflict with the Monarchs. While his journey felt complete to many readers, the story did not end with that final battle. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok addresses the crucial question of what happens next.
The sequel takes place several years after the events of the original series. Dungeon breaks are no longer a daily dread, and the world appears to be at peace. After sacrificing so much, Sung Jinwoo has chosen to live a tranquil life, withdrawing from the spotlight. However, this quiet era is short-lived as new threats gradually surface.
At the heart of the narrative is Sung Suho, the son of Jinwoo and Cha Hae-in. Suho grows up like any other child, unaware of the full scope of his family history or the immense skills he possesses. When mysterious gates begin to open once more and the planet’s protective equilibrium wanes, Suho is compelled to embrace a life he never requested.
A new menace emerges in the form of the Itarim, godlike entities from other worlds considered the originators of existence. With the Monarchs gone, the Itarim view Earth as an easy target. Their appearance shifts the narrative from minor skirmishes into a major war that extends beyond Earth and into other universes.
Suho begins his journey through a mission titled “Courage of the Weak,” a poignant callback to how Jinwoo first started his own path. Though Suho initially struggles with a lack of confidence, he gradually unlocks his latent power. While he inherits some of the Shadow Monarch’s abilities, Suho discovers that he must develop his own strength rather than simply living in his father’s shadow.
While Jinwoo battles foes far from Earth, Suho becomes humanity’s last hope. He assembles allies—including surviving monarchs—and prepares for the escalating threat. Eventually, Suho ascends to the position of Monarch of Transcendence and takes on the role of Guardian of the World Tree, helping to preserve global harmony.
The story concludes with Suho defeating the Itarim and restoring stability to the planet. An emotional reunion between Suho and his parents marks the end of this chapter, proving that even after a legend’s tale concludes, a new legacy can always begin.