Episode 4 of Season 2 of Solo Leveling kicks off with Jinwoo contemplating his predicament, determined that he must ascend in rank to partake in higher-tier raids. He decides it's time to have his hunter rank reassessed. Arriving at the reassessment area of the hunter association, Hyun is on the lookout for fellow hunters. Spotting Jinwoo, Hyun informs Baek of his presence. A woman then guides Jinwoo to a waiting area, where two hunters nearby engage in a whispered conversation about the reassessment process.
As Jinwoo steps into the reassessment zone, a female association worker encounters an unexpected issue with his reassessment. Another worker enters the room to investigate and informs the female worker that Jinwoo is beyond their reach. The worker declares that Jinwoo's magic power surpasses the machine's capacity to measure, branding him as an S-Rank hunter—only the 10th person in the country to attain such a status.
Elsewhere, Choi and Woo are discussing the Red Gate incident, with Choi expressing curiosity about the outsider, Jinwoo, who participated in the raid. Woo admits he doesn't have all the details surrounding the event. Suddenly, they hear commotion in the lobby and proceed to investigate. In the lobby, whispers and gossip about Jinwoo fill the air, while a worker approaches Jinwoo to relay that the reassessment machine is malfunctioning, requesting he return in three days for another attempt.Woo and Choi stride into the lobby, where Choi promptly greets Jinwoo with the intention of delving into the intricacies of guilds. However, Jinwoo, preoccupied, curtly excuses himself and makes his exit. Soon after, Baek enters the scene, catching Choi's attention as Hyun recounts the earlier events to Jinwoo. Realizing that Baek seeks Jinwoo's audience, Choi's mind races with the suspicion that Jinwoo might be the enigmatic outsider who conquered the Red Gate.
Elsewhere, Jinwoo visits his ailing mother in the hospital. Upon leaving her room, his eyes catch sight of Woo lurking nearby. Woo seizes the moment to introduce Jinwoo to Go, who extends his congratulations on Jinwoo's attainment of S-Rank status. Go insists that no machine is needed to ascertain Jinwoo's worthiness, his achievement evident to all. He then extends an invitation for Jinwoo to join his association, offering him a position, arguing that Jinwoo's alliance with any of the five dominant guilds could upset the existing balance. Jinwoo, however, respectfully declines, voicing his desire to continue his battles against magic beasts within the depths of dungeons. Go, acknowledging Jinwoo's choice, allows him to depart.
Concurrently, a deputy chief pays Dongsoo a visit in the hospital, seeking clarification on whether II-hwan is indeed a magic beast. Dongsoo stands firm in his conviction, affirming II-hwan's status as one. The chief, informed of the ongoing search for II-hwan, expresses doubts about their chances of capturing him. With his business concluded, the chief takes his leave. Left alone, Dongsoo reflects solemnly on his fierce encounter with II-hwan.
II-hwan sternly warned Dongsoo to steer clear of his family, yet Dongsoo harbored ambitions to procure artifacts, dreaming of using one against II-hwan in battle. Meanwhile, Jinwoo was engrossed in his computer, delving into artifact research. Determined to equip himself impeccably before facing the Demon's Castle once more, Jinwoo stumbled upon a job posting, sparking his desire to assemble a team for an A-Rank gate expedition.
Elsewhere, Go and Woo were engrossed in uncovering Jinwoo's hunter background, dissecting his endeavors with intrigue. Their investigation unveiled that Jinwoo had undertaken a mining assignment. Jinwoo, conversing with the manager, emphasized the necessity of specialization for high-level dungeons. He delved into the topics of strikes, mining, and the specific roles of collection teams within dungeon missions.
As Choi, Hae-In, and their companions emerged victorious from the A-Rank dungeon, vanquishing its magical beast inhabitants, Jinwoo commented on Choi and Hae-In's impressive credentials. Subsequently, Jinwoo and his colleagues ventured into the dungeon themselves. Jinwoo, sensing the presence of the A-Rank dungeon boss, yearned to engage it in combat.
While his coworkers diligently performed their tasks, someone informed Jinwoo it was time for a break. Undeterred, Jinwoo insisted on completing his assignment before taking a respite. After his colleagues left, Jinwoo made a beeline for the boss's lair. Upon reaching the chamber, Jinwoo acknowledged the wisdom of not slaying the boss but couldn't quell his urge to challenge it. Just as Jinwoo prepared to confront the beast, Hae-In intervened.
The episode concludes with Hae-In inquiring into Jinwoo's intentions, leaving the scene tense and充满期待.
