Monkey

Biodata

Background / History

Monkey starts as a new recruit in the Death Squad Camp alongside Li Jinshui, sharing a similar background of poverty after famine killed his parents and he was caught by recruitment officers 4. He possesses above-average martial arts talent, though his family could never afford the apprenticeship fees 4. He fights side by side with Li Jinshui on the city walls, supporting him in combat and building a deep bond of survival 4 5. After surviving the grueling defense battles and reaching the fourth layer of Body Forging, Monkey is promoted to Corporal of the Death Battalion 5. He later joins Li Jinshui's squad in the regular army 21, fights through massive sieges 28, and flees alongside Li Jinshui and Er Gou after the fall of North-Rejecting City, remaining deeply loyal and reliant on Li Jinshui's strength 45.

Personality

Monkey is resilient, quick-witted, and pragmatic, enduring the brutal conditions of the military camp with a gritty determination to survive and grow stronger. Despite his fearsome appearance and the horrors of war, he maintains loyalty to his comrades, particularly Li Jinshui, whom he admires and supports unconditionally. He possesses a sense of humor and emotional expressiveness, frequently showing excitement over small milestones like entering the city or receiving promotions 5 21 26.

Relationships

• Li Jinshui — Close friend, battle comrade, and squad leader; Monkey fights back-to-back with him, relies heavily on his strength, and expresses deep gratitude and loyalty toward him 4 5 21 45.
• Er Gou — Fellow surviving squad member and companion during their escape from North-Rejecting City 45.