I remember stop reading this since the S2 manga thing. Thank you new uploader for uploading chapters with decent translation!
Not that I hate the changes in the manhwa but is kinda too much to be slight change...? And it kinda slightly lacklustre. Idk. I am very conflicted (Novel spoiler ahead)]
Because in the novel literally everyone died and Jinwoo solo-cleared the whole dungeon break on his own. Japanese S-rankers and other hunters aren't mentioned at all because they all dead during the first few days after Yuri failed. That's why Ah-Jin's hunting territory is Japan because there is no hunter left in Japan to deal with dungeon break after this incident. Plus, my imagination pictured the march of the shadow soldiers far more majestic in the novel. Like, they literally marched in BATTALLIONS with the generals in front. Igris little nod to Beru when their respective battalion reached Jinwoo. Y'all, the explicit novel description had me to imagine structured battalion of soldiers marching from each sides heading towards Jinwoo who was waiting for them and then I compare it with how they appear in the manhwa and it kinda feels lacklustre.
Probably hard to draw such majesticness ngl, plus they change the press conference, presumably leaving out Gun Hee's revelation of Japan's plan to lead all South Korean's S-rankers to death back at Jeju. In the novel, THAT revelation caused the world to refuse sending help to Japan, leaving Jinwoo alone as the sole hunter willing to help(cuz he is greedy bastard who thirst for power and more soldiers). However, since they probably omit that public revelation in the manhwa (the scene with Jinwoo and Gun Hee at the press conference made it seems that Gun Hee was agreeing to send Jinwoo to Japan despite his novel counterparts was strongly against it), which I think a necessary change that might have been a concious choice done to avoid irl tension with Japan since manhwa has wider audience scope than novel, it made sense that other countries are still willing to send a few hunters to help, subsequently giving chance for Japan S-rankers to live.
And I think we gonna miss Jinwoo's little comment to Beru, "Your boys really went ham on this, huh?" or something along that line because each battalion has their own signature mark and the ant battalion chowed down on the giants like a competitive eater chowing down on high-calorie fast food.
Still not sure if I like this chapter or nah. It's not bad but it feels very very lacklustre
Also also. Sung Jinwoo is bad at giving names.
it is kinda different. they also havent included how sung jin woo got the nagas in his shadow army battalion. well, i mean it was barely mentioned in the novel, but a little introductory would have been nice for manhwa readers.
I also imagined that each battalion to have been organized like soldiers marching into battle, straight lines and all with each commanding general front and center. When they just slowly popped at the side lines, it was kinda underwhelming but as you said, it must have been difficult to draw and make them all fit in manhwa panels.
Absolutely. I am also divided on this bc the scene in the novel made me scream! And then is this...
The fact that they cuted that scene where they desmask Japan made me kinda angry because it's an important part and then nothing here...
Ugh. I feel this all too much. I was looking to this scene so much. I like the manhwa version, but it feels lacking in a way, like you said. I also agree that it must be really hard to draw but yeah it feels like a bit of a let-down the way it's been handled here.
And like you said, the press conference in the manhwa totally made it look like Gun Hee was agreeing to Jin Woo going to Japan. Which makes no sense when we think about Jin Woo's actions thus far. He isn't the type to await approval prior to acting. He is cunning and greedy, he puts himself and the ones he loves first. But this really made him look a bit "doggy" like. Idk.
I still love the manhwa, but this felt a tad disappointing.
About that naga part, they did include it very briefly in the dungeon raid that Woo Jin Chul observed. But I hate they left out Jima slumping down in disappointment (because Jinwoo help him and he didn't take down the giant on his own like other summons) in last chapter. It gave him personality and his cute moment with Jinwoo too. Aaaa. I kinda hate that I expect something from the adaptation because past experience already taught me that the original source will always be superior to the adaptation.
Gilyoung can take down Thanos in one hit. We know that boi didn't hesitate to kill if it is to win. He won't hesitate to go for the head.
I kinda regret reading the novel now. The description of Igris shot is hella majestic in the novel. And I kinda miss how they change the soldier. Because the soldiers abandon the MVP old couple except for that one soldier who stay behind and stand alone against the giant until Jima and Jinwoo interfere. Little changes that kinda a teeny weeny bit disappointing.
But but I really really really really love the little addition in the manhwa. His moments with his sister. Igris' moment with that little girl. The addition triumph over my disappointment of some little ommittence so everything is good.
But good lord the shadows are drawn so majestically. I imagine Jima as smaller in the novel, close to his size when being summoned but that is simply *chef kiss* majestic.
And shout out to the MVP old couple who refused to leave their immobile patients instead of leaving for their own safety.
Where did you read the novel ? Link please ಥ⌣ಥ
https://gashacongamer.wordpress.com/i-alone-level-up/
If it doesn’t work, just google “solo leveling novel English pdf” (or ePub) and it will come up. this was a link from reddit
https://mega.nz/file/LlswhASK#2jykt1ceJwucJ25KgRDAeqliM4I2xIr2jYVvSxM2wM8
in my previous reply, you have to click the image to access the pdf. this is the website it takes you to
Thanks a lot
I just randomly reliased that Gilyoung is gonna have the second child syndrome once SYS appears. He's too cute and pure tho
That's true, I personally feel somewhat upset that SYS's affection score is higher than LGY's. And I still want to know Junghyuk's score.
We still can't deny that he's the first child
What is SYS and LGY? so confused hehehe
lee gilyoung(LGY)and Shin yoosung(SYS) kim dokja's adopted children
I really love the addition of the moment with the sister. Really add depth to his character since it wasn't in the novel. However, they cut a hell lot from the novel regarding this moment (at least for this chapter) so I wonder if non-novel readers think the press conference scene a bit empty. Cuz I remember when Go Gun Hee announced the real reason Korea will not help the Japanese but won't be stopping any individual hunters from going, it really a moment.
Also, the logo is hella cool.
hi! can i ask what the reason was? i started the novel but im only at the first parts (specifically after the double dungeon)
because Japan tried to kill all the s rankers from Korea so they could take over it. But they failed and jinwoo found the black boxs of the recording and gave it to Go Gun. And they forgot the part of the Japanese report POV. And how the American s rankers where making fun of jinwoo and made bets on him. And the only one whe knew he was gonna win was the national level ranker
where are you reading the light novel. I use to read it in wattpad but I can't fine it.
I read it on lightnovel.com
ohh thank you ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
Oh Chloe you poor innocent child. And poor Archduke. Homeboi is trying his best to seduce but Chloe straight up gayzoned him lol
LOL "gayzoned" ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ