Ranking of Kings

A mute, deaf prince and a shy shadow forge a bond that could rewrite a kingdom’s destiny.

Prince Bojji, the kingdom’s mute and deaf heir, is dismissed as a burden by his own subjects, who mock his perceived frailty and label him the "Useless Prince." Yet beneath his quiet exterior burns a fierce resolve to prove his worth. When a mysterious shadow creature named Kage appears, Bojji doesn’t recoil; instead, he reaches out, forging a tentative bond with the being that most would fear. Their secret meetings become a sanctuary where Bojji learns to trust his instincts and nurture a courage that no sword can forge. Guided by Kage’s cryptic counsel and bolstered by the unexpected loyalty of a handful of allies—including the fierce yet compassionate Kage’s counterpart, the fierce warrior Daida—Bojji embarks on a perilous quest to claim his rightful place on the throne. Along the way, he confronts treacherous conspiracies, monstrous foes, and the lingering prejudice of a world that equates silence with weakness. Each trial chips away at the kingdom’s doubts, revealing a leader whose strength lies not in might, but in empathy, perseverance, and an unyielding belief that even the most overlooked soul can inspire a nation.

A deaf, non-verbal prince befriends a shadow creature and strives to become a worthy king despite relentless ridicule and a cursed lineage. The series balances heartwarming friendship with dark fantasy elements including child abuse, body horror, and betrayal.