Why Solo Leveling Episode 12 ended as it did

In Episode 12 of Solo Leveling, Sung Jinwoo ascends to Shadow Monarch, commanding an undead army, including Igris, after completing a job change quest. Initially aimed to be a Necromancer, he rapidly gains experience, allowing only three resurrections per body, eventually adding Igris to his legion. Meanwhile, S-rank hunters head to Jeju Island, teasing future plots with Season 2 confirmed.