(I left the king as Beru because I thought some people were used to calling him that. Why, Jinwoo also named him Beru later after extracting the shadow.)

((The Korean Hunters Association launched the fourth raid on Jeju Island, aiming to exterminate the ant colony completely. The team consisted of the strongest hunters: Baek Yoonho (S-rank, beast transformation into a tiger), Choi Jong-In (S-rank, fire mage, leader of the Hunter Guild), Min Byung-Gu (S-rank, Korea’s strongest healer), Ma Dong-Wook (S-rank, tanker, leader of the Fame Guild), Lim Tae-Gyu (S-rank, expert archer), Cha Hae-In (S-rank, elite swordswoman, Vice-Guild Master of the Hunter Guild), along with supporting A-rank hunters.))

They swiftly advanced into the ant nest, effortlessly eliminating regular ants. Choi Jong-In incinerated waves of enemies with fire, Baek Yoonho and Ma Dong-Wook spearheaded the assault, Lim Tae-Gyu sniped threats from a distance, and Cha Hae-In cut through foes with deadly precision. As they neared the Ant Queen’s chamber, an eerie atmosphere filled the air. Beru, the Ant King, emerged with terrifying speed.

Baek Yoonho charged first but was instantly kicked away. Ma Dong-Wook launched an attack but was struck down. Choi Jong-In unleashed a sea of flames, but Beru emerged unscathed. Lim Tae-Gyu fired arrows, all easily dodged. Cha Hae-In kept up with Beru’s speed, landing a strike, but it instantly healed. The creature counterattacked, slamming her into the nest wall, leaving her severely injured.

Sensing the dire situation, Min Byung-Gu activated invisibility, stealthily healing Baek Yoonho, Ma Dong-Wook, and Cha Hae-In. However, Beru suddenly detected his presence. It lunged and pierced Min Byung-Gu’s body. Blood gushed out. The hunters were horrified, but none could intervene in time. Beru lifted him effortlessly, tightened its grip, and cruelly bit off his head. The team was consumed by despair.

— Baek Yoonho: Damn it!