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Summary :
Chapter 12 Solo Leveling begins with Jinwoo waking up in the hospital after his intense battle with the Ant Queen. He finds himself surrounded by his worried sister Yoojin and his fellow hunters, including Woo Jincheol who saved him during the fight.
Jinwoo learns that he has been unconscious for several days and that his body was on the verge of death. However, due to his incredible regeneration ability as a result of being a “Player”, he managed to survive. Woo Jincheol explains that Jinwoo’s actions during the battle were nothing out of the ordinary and that he took down the ant queen himself.
As Jinwoo recovers, he is visited by Hwang Dongsoo, the vice chairman of the Korean Hunter Association. Dongsoo expresses his admiration for Jinwoo’s strength and offers him the position of an S-rank hunter, the highest rank a hunter can attain. Jinwoo is surprised but hesitates to accept it as he still remembers the pain and despair he felt during his first foray into the dungeon.
However, he ultimately decides to accept the offer, realizing that becoming stronger is the only way he can protect those he cares about. Jinwoo also learns that he has acquired a new skill called “Shadow Exchange”, which allows him to switch places with his shadow soldier during battles.
The chapter ends with Jinwoo meeting the guild master of the hunter guild, Min Byunggu, who informs him that the guild wants to recruit him. Jinwoo considers the offer but remains cautious, aware that not all guilds have good intentions.
Overall, Chapter 12 of Solo Leveling shows Jinwoo’s growth as a hunter and his determination to become stronger. It also presents him with new challenges and opportunities as he navigates the world of hunters and guilds.