King Bosse's Death
The death of a legendary king that set a deaf prince on his journey.
The death of King Bosse, a legendary giant warrior who in his prime was widely renowned as the strongest man in the world, is the inciting incident of the series' first arc. His passing sets the stage for the political struggle over succession, as his final affirmation of Bojji's right to the throne is immediately challenged by those who believe the prince's physical shortcomings make him unfit to rule. This event transforms Bojji from a protected prince into a young boy forced to prove himself on a journey, and it allows a sinister plot to consolidate power to begin under the influence of an enigmatic figure.
Quick Facts
- Character
- King Bosse
Lore & Background
King Bosse was a giant warrior who, in his prime, was widely renowned as the strongest man in the world. He was the father of Bojji and Daida, and the husband of Queen Hiling and his first wife, Shiina. On his deathbed, Bosse affirmed Bojji's right to succession. However, there were those among the royal court who believed that Bojji's physical shortcomings made him unfit to rule and that his arrogant but physically capable younger half-brother, Prince Daida, was more suited for ascension. Chief among these dissenters was Bosse's widow and Daida's mother, Queen Hiling, who called for a vote to circumvent Bosse's will and forgo Bojji's right to succession. The vote was passed and Daida was placed upon the throne. Having been denied his birthright, Bojji requested he be allowed to undertake a journey so that he may gain experience and grow stronger. Unbeknownst to both of them, Daida, under the influence of an enigmatic figure, had set in motion a sinister plot to consolidate his power and achieve the position of number one in the Ranking of Kings.
Reader's Guide
The death of King Bosse serves as the catalyst for the entire narrative. Prior to this event, the kingdom was ruled by a legendary giant warrior. His deathbed affirmation of Bojji's right to succession was immediately overturned by a vote called by Queen Hiling, who believed Daida was more suited for ascension. This political coup denied Bojji his birthright, leading him to request a journey to gain experience and grow stronger. Unbeknownst to Bojji and Hiling, Daida was already being manipulated by an enigmatic figure (the Magic Mirror) into a sinister plot to consolidate power. The timeline of the Ranking of Kings effectively begins here, as every subsequent event—Bojji's journey, Daida's manipulation, and the struggle for the throne—is a direct consequence of Bosse's death and the power vacuum it created.
More in The Ranking War & Timeline
Elsewhere in Ranking of Kings
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced