In a world where gates to dangerous dungeons threaten humanity, Juan Dela Cruz, a former decorated soldier, is left powerless and scarred after losing his arm during a dungeon break years ago. Forced into early retirement alongside his friend Marvin, both men carry the heavy weight of failure and the trauma of lost lives.
However, a mysterious miracle restores Juan's arm and grants him newfound abilities, pushing him into the perilous world of hunters-individuals who risk everything to battle monsters spilling into the real world.
As Juan and Marvin reconnect and face their fears, they witness old comrades rising to greatness on the battlefront. Memories of their platoon resurface, especially of Carlos, a former soldier turned elite hunter, whose transformation from an underdog to a formidable warrior sparks both awe and envy.
Haunted by the trauma of their past but driven by an unyielding sense of duty, Juan and Marvin must confront a life-altering decision: will they continue to live in the shadows of fear and regret, or will they find the courage to step into the light, reclaim their purpose, and face the dangers ahead?
This is the untold story of the hunters who fight not from the peak, but from the ground-those who aren't born strong, but strive to endure in the shadows of giants.
A sidestory to Solo Leveling, this narrative occurs in a different country, and the original storyline will remain unchanged.