Overview
- S-rank Gates are home to formidable monsters like the Ant King, who possesses the power to annihilate entire raiding parties effortlessly.
- The Ant King wields the unique ability known as Gluttony, which allows for rapid evolution and exceptional agility in combat scenarios.
- With immense superhuman strength, the Ant King can easily overpower even the most elite hunters, resulting in devastating losses for raid teams.
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Dungeons classified under various ranks present a spectrum of challenges to the brave hunters who enter. While lower-ranked Gates tend to have manageable threats, S-rank Gates harbor terrifyingly powerful monsters. The Ant King, the infamous boss of the Jeju Island S-rank Gate, exemplifies this danger by single-handedly decimating a combined Korean-Japanese raid party with minimal effort. To understand his lethal impact, one must delve into the unique abilities and powers that define him.
Ant King’s Otherworldly Powers and Abilities
- Anime Debut: Episode 22
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 94
- Type: Insect
- Rank: S-rank
The Ant King emerged as a ruthless creature, considering all other beings as beneath him. His ascent, coupled with a desire for power, enabled him to engage in indiscriminate slaughter. Born just prior to the raid party’s mission, his commanding presence was felt across the island, carrying an aura that demanded attention.
Ant Queen perceived the depletion of resources on Jeju Island and realized the need for a strong leader. Ant King embodied the ideal traits she sought: uniqueness and power within a realm filled with formidable magic beasts.
Gluttony: Catalyst for Ant King’s Evolution
Ant King’s rapid maturation resulted from an extraordinary ability called Gluttony, enabling him to consume any creature and assimilate their knowledge and powers. His first wave of destruction targeted Japanese hunters, and upon returning to find his mother slain, his rage transformed into a merciless assault on the Koreans.
In one of the most shocking instances, he consumed the healer Min Byung-Gyu, gaining not only his regenerative abilities but also human speech. This pivotal moment drastically enhanced Ant King’s evolution, allowing him to speak and strategize like a human, posing an even greater threats to his foes.
Frightening Agility: Ant King’s Blazing Speed
Prior to his confrontation with Korean hunters, Ant King displayed his terrifying speed while ambushing Japanese groups. He could decimate S-rank hunters before they even realized he was upon them, rendering them powerless. The dramatic disparity in speed between Ant King and even the finest S-rank hunters illustrated just how formidable he was.
Within a few moments, seven elite hunters from the Draw Sword Guild—led by Goto Ryuji—were slain, showcasing a level of destruction rarely witnessed in the history of S-rank Gates.
Superhuman Strength: The Ant King’s Devastating Might
Besides his overwhelming speed, Ant King’s raw power was equally impressive. He delivered a punch to Cha Hae-In—a top-tier female hunter—that sent her crashing into the dungeon wall, significantly injuring her. This singular act of brute force emphasizes Ant King’s terrifying strength.
As Ant King continued his assault, he dismantled protective shields and inflicted life-threatening damage on other skilled hunters, proving again and again that in face of his superhuman strength, they stood little chance.
Despite his impressive abilities as the secret boss of an S-rank dungeon, Ant King’s encounter with Sung Jinwoo marked a pivotal moment in his life, one that prevented him from realizing his full potential.