TBATE: the shadow king's rebirth
38 parts Ongoing MatureIn the hidden Southeast Asian kingdom of Aurelia, a tragedy crowns a boy king. At just 14, Alaric Greyborne inherits the throne after his parents perish in a terrorist-hijacked plane crash. Stoic and composed like Yuno Grinberryall, Alaric rules with quiet strength, treating all his subjects-noble or commoner-with dignity and compassion. But beneath the regal exterior lies a secret known only to his beloved nanny, Estella: Alaric is a devoted weeb, obsessed with manga, manhwa, and superhero lore. His favorites? Solo Leveling and The Beginning After the End.
For decades, Alaric leads Aurelia into an age of peace and justice. Yet even the most beloved kings have enemies. At 65, betrayed by his closest advisor, Tiberius, Alaric sacrifices himself to save Estella during a violent coup. His story, however, does not end in death.
Alaric awakens in a new world-the magical realm of Dicathen, within the universe of The Beginning After the End. Reborn as Caelus Leywin, the older twin brother of Arthur Leywin, Caelus begins to unravel a deeper truth: his past life as Alaric was itself a reincarnation of Ashborn, the original Shadow Monarch from Solo Leveling. Now, with a system designed not to limit but to help him manage his overwhelming power, Caelus must navigate a world of magic, war, and destiny.
As ancient forces stir and multiversal conspiracies unfold, Caelus faces a choice: embrace his cosmic legacy and reshape reality, or protect the bonds of love, family, and humanity that defined his reign as king. Torn between shadow and light, past and present, Caelus must forge a path that honors both his mortal compassion and his immortal power.