Taeshik springs his trap, slaughtering the other hunters and striking at Joohee, but Jinwoo blocks him in time, and a dying Kim finally voices the apology he could never bring himself to give.
Summary
Moving through the dim tunnel, Jinwoo recalls that Taeshik was among the Hunter's Association investigators who came to see him in the hospital. A piercing scream cuts the thought short, and the group rushes toward it. Taeshik lunges at Joohee from the dark, but Jinwoo catches his arm in mid-strike. Coldly, Taeshik lays out his scheme to pin the killings on the prisoners. The group then takes in the carnage: the rest of the hunters lie cut to pieces, Kim and Kang among them.
Key Events
Kim clings to life as Joohee pours her healing into him, buying only enough time for a few last words. Distraught, Jinwoo shouts that Kim has to live so he can keep holding the Double Dungeon betrayal against him. Struggling for breath, Kim manages an apology, lamenting that he cannot give a proper one, then dies. Recognizing the threat, Song tells Jinwoo to fall back, takes up Kim's sword, and steels himself to defend his friends.
Notes
This chapter is part of the Dungeon and Prisoners Arc and was adapted in Episode 9. Taeshik's ambush turns the raid into a fight for survival and sets up his duel with Song.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Solo Leveling Chapter 30?
In Chapter 30, Kang Taeshik springs his trap, slaughtering the other hunters and lunging at Joohee, but Jinwoo catches his arm in mid-strike. Taeshik then reveals his scheme to pin the killings on the prisoners.
Does Kim Sangshik apologize to Jinwoo in Chapter 30?
Yes, in Chapter 30 a dying Kim Sangshik finally voices the apology he could never bring himself to give, lamenting that he cannot offer a proper one before he dies. Jinwoo desperately shouts that Kim has to live so he can keep holding the Double Dungeon betrayal against him.
What is Kang Taeshik's plan in Chapter 30?
In Chapter 30, Kang Taeshik coldly explains his scheme to murder the hunters and pin the killings on the convict prisoners. He kills Kim, Kang, and the rest before Jinwoo stops him from killing Joohee.
Which arc and episode does Chapter 30 belong to?
Chapter 30 is part of the Dungeon and Prisoners Arc of Solo Leveling and was adapted in Episode 9 of the anime. It is collected in Volume 3.
How does Chapter 30 set up the next fight?
At the end of Chapter 30, Song recognizes the threat from Taeshik, tells Jinwoo to fall back, and takes up Kim's sword to defend his friends. This sets up Song's duel with the assassin.
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