The System played a critical role in reshaping the fate of the strongest hunter, but what if its choice had landed on someone else? If another hunter had been selected instead of Sung Jin-Woo, the balance of power would have taken a different turn.
The individual chosen would have determined whether humanity gained a new protector or faced an even greater disaster. Some hunters might have lacked the drive, intelligence, or adaptability to make proper use of the System’s potential.
Others could have abused its power for personal gain, shifting the course of events in an unpredictable direction. The question is whether another hunter could have handled the trials that came with the System’s blessing.
Would another candidate have used the System for good or destruction (Photo: Solo Leveling/Lucasfilm Ltd)Would the world have been better or worse if the System had placed its trust in a different individual?
Potential Candidates and Their Strengths
If the System had selected a different hunter, the outcome would have depended on the qualities of that person. High-ranking hunters such as Thomas Andre, Go Gun-Hee, or Cha Hae-In possessed extraordinary strength, making them suitable choices.
Thomas Andre had raw power and resilience, but his reckless nature might have made the System’s progression unpredictable. Go Gun-Hee, despite his wisdom, was aging and might not have been able to withstand the physical strain of rapid growth.
Cha Hae-In had strong potential, but without the same level of strategic thinking and adaptability, she might have struggled to keep up with the System’s demands.
Someone like Hwang Dong-Su, who was ambitious yet cruel, could have turned the System into a tool of destruction rather than salvation. The System’s success was not just about physical strength but also about intelligence, discipline, and moral integrity.
The Impact on Humanity and the Monster Threat
A different hunter receiving the System’s power could have resulted in either salvation or disaster. If a strong and righteous individual had been chosen, they might have followed a similar path to Sung Jin-Woo, though possibly at a different pace.
However, if the power had landed in the wrong hands, humanity could have faced an even greater crisis. A hunter with selfish intentions could have ignored larger threats, prioritising personal gains over global safety.
The balance of power among guilds and nations would have been thrown into uncertainty, with leaders struggling to control a hunter who answered only to themselves.
The absence of Sung Jin-Woo’s strategic decisions and leadership could have left humanity vulnerable to greater threats. While the System granted immense power, the one wielding it determined whether it became a force for good or a weapon of destruction.