Summary :
The remaining monarchs gathered to discuss the rise of Jin-Woo, the new shadow monarch. Everyone is wary of Jin-Woo’s growing power and fears that he may eventually become a threat to them.The Monarchs decide to send a delegation to Seoul to meet with Jin-Woo. They want to know more about his intentions and also want to see if they can reach a truce with him.In Chapter 97 of Solo Leveling, the remaining monarchs gathered to discuss the rise of Jin-Woo, the new Shadow Monarch. Everyone is wary of Jin-Woo’s growing power and fears that he may eventually become a threat to them.The Monarchs decide to send a delegation to Seoul to meet with Jin-Woo. The delegation is led by Ashborn, the Dragon Monarch.Ashborn and the other Monarchs arrive in Seoul and meet Jin-Woo. They ask him to join them in their alliance, but Jin-Woo refuses. He tells them that he is not interested in forming an alliance and that he is only interested in protecting the world from the other monarchs.Ashborn and the other monarchs are disappointed by Jin-Woo’s refusal, but do not attack him. They know that Jin-Woo is too powerful for them to defeat.The delegation leaves Seoul and the monarchs return to their territories. Everyone is still wary of Jin-Woo, but they also hope that he won’t attack them if they leave him alone.Chapter 97 of Solo Leveling is a good chapter. It’s a bit slower than the previous few chapters, but still a good read.The scenes between Jin-Woo and Ashborn are well written and interesting. They show the different ideologies of the two characters and also set up the conflict for the next story arc.Jin-Woo’s refusal to join the Monarch alliance is also a big moment. It shows how determined Jin-Woo is to protect the world from the other monarchs.Overall, Chapter 97 Solo Leveling is a good chapter. A must read for fans of the series.