[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world":3,"chapter-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-107":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Level 4 Human in a Ruined World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1848172,2454,"Chapter 107","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-107",107,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 107: On a Pitch-Black Night (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A memorable place where Yechan and Yeongwoo had their first battle against monsters, as well as where they received the ‘existing fate record’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yechan didn’t revisit this place out of nostalgia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came here purely for one reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Two of them. It’s a windfall.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, he judged that there would be a pile of mutants or descendants of monsters in the Gyeongsangbuk-do area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, there were two mutant markers in Gumi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘On the 2nd and 3rd day, those guys are probably together, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case, caution was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because by the 3rd day of the reset, the gap in combat power between mutants had become significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just today, he managed to catch about four mutants of the 3rd day, but one of them was unusually strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There isn’t a single monster.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yechan quickly crossed Gumi City and confirmed that there were no blue pillars of light visible around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hmm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are mainly two reasons why there are no monsters in a neglected city like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, it could be because monster hunters who roam neglected cities like this have swept through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since hunters who search on a city-wide scale generally have a large number of members, it was almost impossible not to encounter mutants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And secondly, it could be because the mutants themselves drove out the monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Probably this one.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Yechan was quite the expert in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parting ways with Yeongwoo, Gumi’s Strongest Sword, he explored numerous cities and towns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the 2nd day of the reset, Yechan, who had parted ways with Yeongwoo, headed not to Seoul but rather to Jeonbuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a clear plan; it was the result of vaguely stepping on the pedal with the thought of standing alone from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, due to the fact that people are more frightening than monsters, there was also the instinctual desire to head to areas where human presence seemed scarce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before long, he realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongbuk…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The regions corresponding to the central layer of this country’s terrain became ruins one by one starting from the 2nd day of the reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There could be various reasons, but it was mostly because the Strongest Swords of those regions moved elsewhere or died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, most Strongest Swords started to move to metropolitan areas like Seoul or Busan after experiencing the first day of the reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was true not only for the Strongest Swords but also for the residents of those regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it a human instinct?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting to stay in places with many people if possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Yechan, who had the opposite tendency, it was hard to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, because the majority left for big cities, the areas Yechan visited were all filled with monsters and mutants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, sometimes he witnessed the astonishing sight of mutants and monsters waging war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, on the other hand, there were also cases where monsters negotiated with mutants to obtain territorial rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s definitely an area to avoid stepping foot in.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yechan targeted areas where only monsters remained because mutants had left for other regions first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By catching just a few monsters separated from the group, he could significantly increase his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he grew to the point where it was difficult to die against monster opponents, he challenged mutants for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A snake-shaped mutant perched on the roof of the Muju County Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Muju County Governor – Song Iktae]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his terrifying appearance, his actual power wasn’t that impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, Yechan, who had caught about a hundred monsters for this challenge, was in an overpowered state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Easily dispatching the first mutant than expected, Yechan chose 3 million karma without hesitation, and from then on, it was smooth sailing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything encountered in the ruined city was all about money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20,000 karma for each monster, 3 million for a mutant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the 3rd day onward, he began meeting traders who had come from various places, buying equipment and martial arts skills, and as a result, he reached his current state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nameless powerhouse roaming around Gyeongsangbuk-do and Jeollabuk-do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even have a single title of a Strongest Sword, but his total stats were unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he rarely encountered anyone, so he didn’t attract external attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Yechan’s sight as he crossed Gumi City, a red pillar of light finally approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s a mutant. They’re here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he went a bit further, he saw a huge beast perched on the rooftop of a 4-story building on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Comedian – Kim Jonggu]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Jonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a famous entertainer who appeared in various entertainment shows but was expelled from the broadcasting industry due to repeated drunk driving incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his actions, he had become a hellhound, emitting sparks near his nose every time he exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What’s this smell?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Jonggu, who had been staring at the ground blankly, suddenly raised his head and immediately looked towards where Yechan was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because he caught the scent of mutant equipment emanating from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What, you’re a kid.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exuded an unusual aura for an ordinary ‘kid,’ but since Kim Jonggu hadn’t properly competed with a skilled opponent since returning to this world, he didn’t pay much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Kid, I want to take it easy today, so go back.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yechan hesitated at the unexpected kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in the process of shifting his foot to the side, he stepped on something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were not just one or two, but hundreds scattered around the 4-story building Kim Jonggu had chosen as his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, these were remnants of monsters that should have filled the entire area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably, this was where Kim Jonggu had engaged in a large-scale battle with monsters while taking control of this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Unbelievable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yechan was amazed at the coins scattered around, Kim Jonggu gently opened one of his eyes, which had been closed, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Take it if you need it. But don’t come back again. And don’t go to Seoul either. This uncle is giving you a pass.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yechan’s expression, which was about to eagerly pick up the coins, suddenly turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why not Seoul?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Kim Jong-gu, slightly surprised by the sudden change in the ‘kid’s’ attitude, said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Why… because it’s dangerous.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is Seoul dangerous? There are lots of people, and surely there are Strongest Swords…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yechan was talking up to this point, he suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what are you guys waiting for here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of ‘you guys’ by Yechan, Kim Jonggu’s eyes widened, and right on cue, a large shadow emerged from the right side of the building where Yechan was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gumi City Councilor – Im Taehong]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another mutant who was staying in Gumi, Im Taehong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also known as ‘Shadow,’ he manifested as a shadow human with a towering height of up to 4 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, due to Yechan’s actions, a 4-meter shadow was looming over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The stench is too much, and there’s too much talk. Let’s just kill him.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a sharp voice flowed from the shadow on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Jonggu wrinkled his nose in disgust, but rather, Yechan was the first to prepare for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he swung the long red spear he held in his right hand onto the ground, the twisted blade of the spear glowed crimson in a strange shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re planning to attack Seoul, think again. You guys won’t even be able to handle me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yechan thought they were waiting for the 4th-day mutant to arrive to attack Seoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the circumstances, there was no reason for two mutants to remain in this wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed, that seemed to be the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Who do you think you are, trying to stop us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Im Taehong’s voice was much more ruthless than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the surroundings were already filled with pitch-blackness beyond Yechan’s feet, probably a preparation unique to shadow humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yechan shouted as he struck the darkened ground with the spear he had laid out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll call myself Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Spear…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gangnam-gu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large autonomous district encompassing affluent neighborhoods such as Yeoksam, Cheongdam, and Nonhyeon, collectively known as ‘Gangnam.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the reset, its population was 530,000, making it the third most populous among Seoul’s 25 districts, a ranking that probably hadn’t changed much even now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Gangnam was the neighborhood where all the people of Seoul who were still alive wanted to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was only true during the tenure of former Strongest Sword Jeong Hyunsik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, rumors about Jeong Hyunsik’s downfall had spread far and wide throughout Gangnam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yeongwoo could clearly feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that the Gangnam’s Strongest Sword…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he’s from Gyeongbuk, is he someone who rose from the provinces?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s riding on monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo followed the guide from the Taewon Group’s Intelligence Team from Cheongdam Bridge to COEX in Samseong-dong, residents who came out to wait on the streets didn’t stop murmuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I had known it would be like this, I would have just said I would take a car.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo squinted his eyes as he saw even more people gathering on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was about to exit Cheongdam Bridge, the Taewon Group staff clearly suggested taking the car they had brought along since there would be a lot of people on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at that time, he refused because he felt it would be more uncomfortable to leave Negwig behind and follow alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But it was a big mistake.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo looked back, he could see that the residents who had been following him closely on the road were taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, they were curious about the person who would follow in Jeong Hyunsik’s footsteps to protect this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the mobile police officers on bikes who were following near Yeongwoo formed a kind of barrier, separating the residents from Yeongwoo, allowing him some distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the meantime, COEX in Samseong-dong, which was used as the headquarters of the Taewon Group, came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a strategically important area with the Han River to the north and Tancheon to the east, with an overwhelming land area and buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was especially a masterpiece of artificial construction where you could secure even the most valuable resource in this world, ‘residence,’ as it was adjacent to the InterContinental Hotel and the Parnas Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, Taewon is Gangnam.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo widened his eyes as he saw another long procession of Taewon’s intelligence in front of COEX.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, not all of these people were actual Taewon employees…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most likely, after the reset, Taewon absorbed numerous personnel in the process of taking control of Gangnam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Yeongwoo passed through the bureaucratic hospitality procession and reached the entrance of COEX.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, a middle-aged man with security guards stood waiting and slowly approached Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh… Mr. Jeong Yeongwoo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This well-built man in his 50s was named Baek Dohwan, 47 years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a former Taewon Life CEO and the current CEO of the Taewon Group, making him a significant figure in Gangnam’s administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard a lot about you. You must have been through a lot. I’m Baek Dohwan from Taewon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Dohwan glanced at Yeongwoo, slightly bowing his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was assessing what kind of person he was dealing with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo didn’t care about such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, as the Serpent of Greed raised its head, he looked beyond COEX.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Hiss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled by the sound, Baek Dohwan took a step back, and then Yeongwoo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s up there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pointed vaguely with his hand, but Baek Dohwan immediately understood what he was looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Most likely… You’re referring to the former Strongest Sword’s office.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because, coincidentally, there was the office of Jeong Hyunsik where Yeongwoo pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2009,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","2aacb9cd75d6eaa54effcdabc28e4ccef3cd812b7ed055d40b0651dc26440f61","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-108","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-1",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]