Khun Ran is a Regular currently climbing the Tower. He was formerly Khun Aguero Agnis' teammate and was also formerly a member of the FUG team created for Jyu Viole Grace. After the events of the Workshop Battle, he formed into a new team with Khun's direction. He is also from the same branch family as Khun Maschenny Zahard.
He is currently at 39th Floor, resting at Name-Hunt Station due to his injuries sustained in his battle against Arie Inieta.
Background
Ran is a mysterious character and much of his personal history is unknown. He originates from the same branch of the Khun Family as Maschenny Zahard and is said to be the most talented Regular of this branch. At some point in his past, he battled Maschenny, with the Princess saying he would become a good warrior.[1]
Appearance and Personality
Ran is a short boy with light blue hair and blue eyes. He almost always wears a dark blue T-shirt over a black long sleeve shirt with black pants. His age is unknown; however, he does appear quite young.
He is notably very arrogant, mostly due to his immense power relative to other Regulars. This often makes him overconfident, as seen when he fought against Viole. Nevertheless, he is quite intelligent and can quickly notice and exploit his opponent's weaknesses.
He has a stoic personality yet is annoyed by almost everyone, especially others in his team. Ran divides those he meets into six different levels:
- Slightly bothersome.
- A little bothersome.
- Bothersome.
- Very bothersome.
- Too bothersome.
- Wants to kill.
Naturally, there is no-one who is in the "Not bothersome" level.[2]
Image Gallery
Add a photo to this galleryTower of God: Part 2 - The Return of the Prince
Connecting Fences
Bringing down the thunder.
Connection
During a test on the 29th Floor, Ran worked with Dan in order to find out the enemy's location. Initially, Ran was furious at Dan for relying on Emile and not finding the enemy, but before he could do any harm to Dan they encountered their opponents. Ran easily defeated the enemy fighter while Dan won the test.
Devil of the Right Arm
Once Apple discovered where the Devil of the Right Arm was, Ran, along with Khun and Novick, went to the Hand of Arlen.
Horyang, enraged at this, attacked the pair, resulting in a quick and brutal fight which was ended prematurely when Cassano hit Horyang from behind, rendering him unconscious. Viole and Xia Xia then arrived and, thinking that Ran was responsible for wounding Horyang, they engaged him and Novick in yet another fight. This time, however, the pair were overwhelmed by Viole's relative mastery of Shinsoo.
After being defeated, they reveal that they were not responsible for what happened to Horyang. After Khun arrived and Xia Xia revealed her plan, they attempted to steal her detonator but were stopped by Viole. However, both Novick and Ran were able to escape the subsequent explosion in Xia Xia's golem.
Bet
Ran and Novick were both angry at what happened and attacked Xia Xia and Cassano until Viole stepped in and stopped the fight. He explained that he had no desire to fight Khun's teammates, proposing an alliance instead. Ran agreed to Viole's suggestion when he was secretly given a message on his Pocket, telling him that Khun was still alive. They traveled with FUG to their new home and watched Viole's new team take the 29th Floor test. Ran remarked that while their new team certainly was annoying, it was flawless.
Tower of God: Part 2 - The Workshop Battle
Poker face showdown
One Shot, One Opportunity
Ran remained calm throughout the whole event. He met Anak when she smashed through a wall in front of him and their relationship continued in the same vein, with Ran provoking Anak to attack him. Surprised by Anak's power, Ran unleashed a large, viscous storm cloud that allowed him to conceal himself while sniping at his opponent. Anak eventually dissipated the cloud with Shinsoo but Ran used his buoyant reel to ambush her through a window. Anak jumped up over Ran and the two were about to shoot each other when Viole appeared and sent them both up.
Battle x Gamble
Finish Her!
As he and Novick were walking back up to the arena, Novick shared his suspicions regarding the Workshop Battle with Ran. Beta passed them as they walked by and Ran noted that his presence wasn't that of a human. Ran's battle was then assigned and he was pleased to find that he would be able to fight Anak once again.
When the battle started, he requested for the rules to be changed, allowing him and Anak to fight without distractions. Io allowed this and the two started to fight. Ran swallowed a "Redan", granting him a vast (although temporary) increase in power and proceeded to manipulate Anak's pride to his advantage, provoking her to attack even as she was being overpowered. Having both destroyed her metaphorical and physical armor (her pride and Shinsoo enhancement respectively), he finished the fight by piercing her with an Espada de la Luz. However, much to his surprise, Anak continued to fight but, before they could trade final blows, Parakewl interrupted from below knocking them both out.
The Truth
At the party, under a staircase, Ran met Anak, who was escaping from the reporters. After a brief conversation, he asked her if they were close with Viole, who seemed to know them well.
Closure
He was seen aboard the Wolhaiksong ship, sitting by Anak.
Epilogue
He was sitting with Novick when Khun asked the two of them to form a team made to eliminate Rachel and her allies.
Tower of God: Part 2 - The Hell Train
Prologue
He and Novick appeared and made an offer to Beta for him to join their team in order to find Beniamino Cassano. Beta agreed and later, their team was seen getting ready to leave.
Revolution Road
There's no kill like overkill
Ran's new team
When the tournament started with Viole's team playing, Ran and Novick met up with Hwa Ryun where they discussed their predicted outcome of the game. They soon left after Dan informed that he had found Aka Williams.
Kill the blue guy!
Ran later crashed onto the field of play of the tournament bleeding from his mouth after clearly being overwhelmed by Moontari. Just then he and everyone else present was informed that the tournament was a trap set up by Rachel and FUG. After a plan was set out he, Aka, Moontari, Boro, Viole, and Hwa Ryun travelled through the maze in order to catch up to Rachel's group.
After overcoming obstacles in their way, the group managed to catch up to Ha Yura at the gatekeeper's room but before they could reach her, she switched Mirotic back on causing it to powerfully attack them. As Mirotic attacked the group, Baam managed to get past the gatekeeper (using Hwa Ryun's power as a Guide) and Boro was thrown over the chasm by Aka, leaving only the three of them to fend of Mirotic's attacks. Ran then suggested counter-attacking Mirotic and Aka mused that if they attacked in between its attack phases a counter-attack could work. Aka activated his special technique and when Mirotic fired his first spear, Aka took it head-on with Moontari taking the second one. With the spears being held, Ran prepared a Lightning Spear technique and fired it at the exposed gatekeeper. However, the attack had seemingly no effect with the "real" Mirotic suddenly appearing and flattening Ran with a surprise strike. Beta then showed up and told the floored Ran that he would take care of Mirotic. After the gatekeeper had been sufficiently weakened, Ran suddenly reappeared, recovered, to deal the finishing blow with one of his Lightning Spears.
With the gatekeeper gone, they all rushed after the others until they caught up with Baam and Boro. After Daniel destroyed the stairs, preventing them from following, Ran flew with Beta up to the platform where he witnessed Baam going wild against Rachel and her allies. When Baam pushed away, Ran helped Aguero in launching the White Heavenly Mirror into the train. After the train departed from the station, Ran followed the others as they returned to the stadium and later on, he was present when Aka suggested than Aguero and his allies climbed the Tower and met them at the station on the 37th Floor.
Yuri Jahad
Ran was seen with the rest of his team at the 39th Floor Name Hunt station, having taken down some enemies.
The 'Name Hunt' Station
Getting irritated by the nature of the Name Hunt station, Ran said they should go back only to be reminded he had destroyed their only way back earlier on. With no choice but to move forwards, he and the rest of their team charged on. Later, he and the others encountered Hesse, one of the Ten Bosses, who told Ran to give him his name although he eventually killed Hesse after swallowing a Redan. Hesse's minion, Chigrinsky, revealed the sadistic nature of the Name Hunt station before their team made their way to the no-named residence. Chigrinsky then drugged their drinks and attempted to make them all into his slaves. However, Hatsu saved them from the guy and told them more about the Name Hunt station. After recovering, Khun made a plan to reach Kaiser before the festival started by splitting the teams and sending them after the Ten Bosses.
While travelling through the pipes, Ran encountered the strongest of the Ten Bosses, Arie Inieta. With the two beginning their battle, Ran surprised his opponent by enduring his sword attacks and striking with a powerful assault. However, Inieta soon took advantage and almost landed a decisive blow had it not been for the timely arrival of Xia Xia and Edin Dan. With his allies backing him, Ran went on to attain victory but not without nearly losing his own life in the process.
Later, after Viole had claimed victory over Kaiser and they were all ready to leave, a recovering Ran decided to stay behind with the rest of his team.
Powers and Abilities
Ran firing blue lightning
Highly Perceptive Combatant: Ran has an incredible ability to see through and plan what moves will work best in combat for him. Whether it be structuring which way to attack first and follow through, he always seems to plan his style of fighting.
Highly Sturdy Body: While fighting Arie Inieta he endures the Inieta's attacks with a sword with his body alone. This is due to the fact he is a direct descendant of Khun Eduan.
Forming electric storm clouds
- Electric Storm Clouds: Ran is capable of engulfing his surroundings with storm clouds that impair the opponent's vision. When used by an amateur this technique is only useful in enclosed spaces however for a skilled Ranker it is possible to create a natural disaster with this technique, although that requires a contract with a Guardian.
- Redan: It is a technique that can be used by Ran where he will eat and swallow a highly concentrated baang with electrical Shinsoo that causes his speed and strength to increase by "a couple of times". While being powered up by Redan, Ran is even more powerful than before and can even beat Anak Zahard in close quarters combat. Ran can still use his Maschenny Style techniques while using Redan. However, with that Ran can only use Redan for a fixed time, incapable of moving after its use. Five minutes was more than enough for Ran to completely overwhelm Anak which proves this technique has immense power.
Maschenny Style: Lightning Spear Technique: Ran is capable of utilizing the Lightning Spear technique in the form of many sub-techniques. His proficiency in their usage is very high, so much so that he is ranked higher as a Spear Bearer than as a Fisherman.[3]
- Deadly Lightning:[4] A lighting is fired from the user towards the target.
Redan-augmented lightning blast
- Eléctrica Perla:[5] He generates a large blast of electricity in the form of a spear that is powerful enough to easily scar the ground.
- Grand Eléctrica Perla: An improved version of the previous one made from several bangs combined as one.
- Espada de la Luz:[6] When Ran uses this technique, it is strong enough to pierce through both Cassano and Anak in one shot.[6][4] However a downside to this technique is that it takes a toll on his body with Ran claiming that he cannot use it more than once in a battle. He is skilled enough in the execution of this technique that he was able to aim slightly away from her heart so as not to kill her.[7]
- Grand Espada de la Luz: An enlarged version of the previous one built upon the Grand Eléctrica Perla.
- Lanza de Relámpago:[8] It is a technique similar to Espada de la Luz that takes less of a toll on Ran's body. It was used against Viole but was stopped by his Lighthouse-enhanced freezing technique.
- Espada Grande:[9] A technique that takes the form of a giant sword and looks similar to the Espada de la Luz. Its exact capabilities are unknown however it can be assumed that it is stronger than the Espada de la Luz.
Maschenny Style: Fighting Technique (마스체니식: 전투술, Mahseuchehni-sig: Jeontusul): Is a set of fighting techniques most likely created by Maschenny Zahard.
- Arch Lightning:[4] A technique that used electric Shinsoo enhanced strikes. Ran used it to land a heavy uppercut to Anak's jaw.
Relationships
Khun Aguero Agnis: These two are related, belonging to the same great family. They knew each other before they started to climb the Tower and are on friendly terms. Ran calls him A.A, which appears to be a childhood nickname. He knows Khun better than most and trusts him, which is likely the reason that he joined Khun's team. Although Khun is a little older than Ran, the difference in their age is not noticeably great either.
Novick: Ran categorizes Novick as too bothersome. Novick often competes with Ran and loses. Novick trusts Ran's judgment.
Jyu Viole Grace: Ran realizes that their common connection is Khun and seems to trust Viole, sensing that he is different from the other FUG members. Viole often looks out for Ran and Novick, making sure that they weren't being mistreated by his temmates in FUG.
Anak Zahard: After his fight with her, he made it his goal to defeat her and so he would never have to show his back to her again.
Beniamino Cassano: After his fight with him, he made it his goal to defeat him. Now his goal is to catch him so they can heal Horyang but he probably just wants to settle the score with him.
Notes and Trivia
- A Khun Family member who strongly resembles Ran is seen on Khun's team in the Tower of God x Maplestory Crossover Special.
- It is quite likely that he is Ran.
- He was one of the Top 5 of the E-ranked Regulars.
- Ran is a direct descendant from Khun Eduan.
- Ran considers Novick to be "too bothersome".[2] He says that he only keeps Novick alive because of his cooking.
- It is likely that Ran does most things because Novick tells him not to.[2]
- Ran is afraid of having his ears pierced, quite unlike his relative.[10]
- He quite resembles Killua, a character from the manga "Hunter x Hunter". Coincidentally, both of them have compatibility with electricity and a similar look.
- Ran is picky about his food. He prefers yogurt over food. He dislikes the ones with syrup.[11]
- He has decided that killing Maschenny Zahard would be his final goal after becoming a Ranker.[1]
- SIU has stated that Ran and Khun Maschenny Zahard are children of Khun Maschenny (one of Khun Eduan's many wives). Because of the same name, he think it is causing confusion to some.[12]
- He prefers a woman who is older than him.[13]
Quotes
- (In answer to Kang Horyang asking him why he was looking for Beniamino Cassano) "To fight him. Do I need another reason?"[5]
- (To Novick) "It's faster if I go alone."[14]
- (To Prince) "Did he know that there's another form of suicide."
- (To himself after noticing Red Hawk) "Everyone looks this way before leaving."[15]
- (To Anak Zahard) "Annoying... hitting people when they're eating... they're really annoying, you know, people like you."[16]
- (To an injured Anak Zahard) "That arrogance of yours was the cause of your loss, lizard. As long as you fail to escape from that arrogance, you will never be able to beat me in a match."[7]
- (To Anak Zahard at the dance) "Anyway, I'll properly end our fight next time. If it wasn't for the interference at the end, victory would've been mine."[17]
- (Talking to himself) "I have progressed so that I would never have to turn my back disgracefully ever again. That Lizard along with Beniamino Cassano, I will never let them slip by this time for sure!"[18]
- (To Aka Williams) "Is it really true that when a newcomer gets on the train, they must become one of that pig's minions or die? It seems well-known Hell Train ticketers are also crappy after all, huh?"[19]
- (To Hesse) "I mean I'm not exactly very attached to my name, but I just don't understand the reason for stealing other people's names. What's the cause behind all this? Do you not like your own name? Stealing other people's names to live their lives. What meaning could something like that possibly have? Why would you have to steal other people's names in order to feel satisfied? It's just so pathetic I can't stand it. I don't care how many names you have stolen, but I won't give you mine. No name will ever suit someone, who doesn't even value his own name."[20]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SIU Gossips
Translation by Random Webtoon Fan - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 SIU's Blog 2012-11-26
Translation by lovesiu on bato.to - ↑ Vol.2 Ch.47: 28F - Devil of the Right Arm (6); Blog Post
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Vol.2 Ch.75: 30F - Battle x Gamble (7)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Vol.2 Ch.45: 28F - Devil of the Right Arm (4)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Vol.2 Ch.47: 28F - Devil of the Right Arm (6)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Vol.2 Ch.76: 30F - Battle x Gamble (8)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.49: 28F - Devil of the Right Arm (8)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.62: 30F - One Shot, One Opportunity (5)
- ↑ SIU's Blog 2013-01-02
Translation by lovesiu - ↑ http://www.batoto.net/forums/topic/18311-hiatus-discussions/page-19#entry1260087
- ↑ Translated Tweets 2016
- ↑ Translated Tweets 2016
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.44: 28F - Devil of the Right Arm (3)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.72: 30F - Battle x Gamble (4)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.74: 30F - Battle x Gamble (6)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.78: 30F - The Truth (2)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.122: 30F - Hell Train: Revolution Road (10)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.130: 30F - Hell Train: Revolution Road (18)
- ↑ Vol.2 Ch.199: 39F - Hell Train: The 'Name Hunt' Station (2)
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