Fans finally got a glimpse of Sung Jinwoo’s darkest nightmare when Solo Leveling dropped the Velvet chapter, revealing a villain whose cruelty eclipses even Rakan’s. The webtoon, released Oct. 22 as part of the Arise anniversary, positions Velvet as the new Monarch of Fangs, setting the stage for a fresh 27‑year war.
Velvet’s Tragic Rise and Ruthless Ambition
Born from a massacre that wiped out her entire school, Velvet survived an Orc onslaught led by Rakan. Rather than breaking, the horror hardened her, turning tragedy into a twisted source of power. She later honed her sadistic instincts as a con artist, only to find an unexpected ally in a wealthy target named Logan. When ordered to kill him, she defied her boss, prompting a hit on her own head. Logan’s sacrifice ignited a berserk fury that mirrored the very slaughter she once witnessed.
Why Velvet Threatens Jinwoo More Than Rakan Did
Rakan’s fear of death once left a loophole Jinwoo exploited; Velvet, however, feels no such dread. Her willingness to watch carnage without flinching suggests she could outmaneuver Jinwoo’s most guarded asset—his family. The similarity between Velvet’s Orc‑driven trauma and Jinwoo’s own rescue of Jinah hints at a personal vendetta waiting to unfold.
Legacy Links: From Gray to Velvet
Velvet isn’t the first Beast Monarch heir. Gray, the wolf‑pup from Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, forged a bond with Sung Suho, granting him the Beast Possession skill. While Gray’s story stalls on hiatus, Velvet’s arc moves forward, promising to intertwine with the looming Monarchs War in the upcoming game Monarch Successor narrative.
Netmarble’s upcoming Solo Leveling: Karma will likely spotlight Velvet’s clash with Jinwoo, delivering the long‑awaited showdown fans have been craving. Until then, readers can binge the free Hunter Origin webtoon on Netmarble’s official site and brace for the beastly chaos ahead.
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