How I Became King by Eating Monsters

Prince Mars of the Farun Kingdom faces a grim reality at age twelve: every meal prepared for him is laced with poison intended to kill him. Desperate to survive political intrigue within his own family, he flees into the monster-infested forests surrounding the castle. There he discovers that while human food is toxic, consuming monsters grants him immense physical strength and magical abilities without any side effects. This biological twist turns his survival instinct into a path toward power, as he inadvertently builds a reputation as a legendary warrior while trying to stay alive.

The narrative blends dark comedy with high-stakes action as Mars navigates a kingdom where his survival tactics are misinterpreted as divine destiny or supreme tactical genius. Written by Daken with illustrations by Shiba, the series deconstructs the chosen one trope by showing how a desperate need to avoid assassination accidentally fulfills a prophecy. The story balances slapstick humor derived from Mars's internal monologue with serious sequences involving beast hunting and court maneuvering. [edit]