[{"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-135":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},1848225,2454,"Chapter 135","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-135",135,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 135: Diary of a Wanderer (8)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The title of Pyongyang’s Strongest Sword, has been stolen!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems like chaos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to the notification that the title of Pyongyang’s Strongest Sword, the North Korean asset, had been stolen, a man in military attire spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man’s name was Kim Jeongtae02.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the Strongest Sword of Hamhung, one of North Korea’s major cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the North, reaching a height of about 2 meters, which was difficult to achieve naturally, was accomplished through karma, and this in itself was Kim Jeongtae’s signature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that he had eliminated a large number of mutants to the extent that he could invest karma in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These idiots keep messing things up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Strongest Sword of Hamnam, who was present with Kim Jeongtae, couldn’t fully muster his courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hamnam, or in other words, Hamgyeongnam Province, including Hamhung, was a large area in the North.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He seems to be more than just an ordinary guy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Gongsan’s Strongest Sword, Lee Chungwoo09, added a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongsan, which he occupied, was a lower region of Hwanghae Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the thieves from South Korea, visible in the distance, were also the Strongest Swords of Hwanghae Province, it seemed like they had come to provoke a big fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He may not be ordinary, but if several of us team up, they’ll have no choice but to die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Pyeongnam’s Strongest Sword, Go Jeonhoon 01, summarized the current situation with a fierce remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how skilled one was in martial arts, there were limits to becoming stronger in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy, Jeong Yeongwoo07, wouldn’t have gone around swallowing all the mutants of South Korea alone, would he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘In a one-on-one confrontation, I can win several times. Of course, it’s impressive to have defeated Hwanghae. I admit that he’s strong.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the difference in numbers is significant, the story changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Shinuiju not arrived yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Go Jeonhoon looked north and asked, the other Strongest Swords turned their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still no news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king of Pyeongannam Province, Go Jeonhoon, sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reputation of Shinuiju’s Strongest Sword, who guarded the border with China, was widespread even to Pyongyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, upon hearing the news that Shinuiju was joining this battle, there was a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would indeed be a great boost to their forces, but before that, they were curious about the swordsmanship of those who survived in the border areas with China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There are only two of the Strongest Swords from the large areas present here. It shouldn’t happen, but we must never lose.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If by some chance they were to lose this battle, it would be a terrible thing for the Strongest Sword of South Korea to become the Strongest Sword of Joseon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was wise to attack with maximum force at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the opponent was just Jeong Yeongwoo07, they would have started the attack immediately, but it seemed that South Korea had also gathered some people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While stroking his chin and looking down at the South Korean camp on the other side, Kim Jeongtae of Hamhung’s Strongest Sword drew his sword and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then how about I try to stall for some time? It’ll give us a chance to gauge their mood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Is that possible? In case any problems arise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Go Jeonhoon voiced his concerns, in reality, they had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nationally wanted thief, Jeong Yeongwoo 07, suddenly began shooting arrows, prompting the start of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Does this guy have no fear…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Namhee, the Strongest Sword of Seocho, watched Yeongwoo’s back with a bewildered expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a moment of hesitation, he pulled back the bowstring again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo released the bowstring, another arrow shot out just like before, and soon a purple explosion occurred in the northern camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, enraged northern Strongest Swords were seen jumping down from the hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war had truly begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you… sure it’s okay to start like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songpa’s Strongest Sword, Oh Yeonhee, asked, her mouth agape, looking at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had come all this way to help this lunatic, only for the fight to start before they could even assess the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yeongwoo glanced back briefly and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a very belated greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he answered Oh Yeonhee’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though they have allies here, there must be a reason they didn’t charge right away. Perhaps they’re waiting for reinforcements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ‘allies’ from the North that Yeongwoo mentioned referred to the still-breathing survivors, the Strongest Sword of Wonsan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can’t just sit here and have tea with them… It’s better to start the fight before they organize their ranks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, the reason things soured between us and them is actually…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Namhee was about to refute Yeongwoo’s words but closed her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, the spilled water couldn’t be recovered, and as Yeongwoo had said, further dialogue with North Korea seemed impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scatter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Pyeongnam’s Strongest Sword』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the instructions of the Strongest Sword of Pyeongnam, the North Korean side was narrowing the encirclement from all directions, prompting Kim Younghyeom to stroke his long beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Why are you just standing there? Aren’t you going to break through the center?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, from Gyeongbuk, Songpa, Seocho, to Goyang, the four Strongest Swords in the audience looked at him with puzzled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a momentary forgetfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had forgotten that the fourth day mutant from Paju was still alive and breathing in this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-wait, he’s not your ‘friend’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeonhee, realizing this important fact too late, almost screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, she had thought the white tiger in front of her as another ‘friend’ of Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Kim Younghyeom, without paying any attention to whether the Strongest Swords were pointing their swords at him or not, pointed his thick front paw towards the North’s large formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You guys have never banded together and fought, right? If we keep getting surrounded like this, our rear will be exposed and we’ll all die in the end.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Younghyeom was now talking about basic infantry tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Isn’t he the strongest one here anyway, just by looking at him?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing at Yeongwoo with his chin, Kim Younghyeom spoke, causing the rest of the audience to unknowingly nod their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Then you go into the center and deal with the one who came from Pyeongnam first.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, as the fiercely enraged North Korean Strongest Swords approached, a desperate Oh Yeonhee asked the white tiger, Kim Younghyeom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the rest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, the white tiger, Kim Younghyeom, stretched out his front paw and yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I’ll handle the west alone. You guys take care of the rest.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, sir! General!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyang’s Strongest Sword hurriedly prepared his weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Oh Yeonhee and Choi Namhee looked at Yeongwoo with expressions of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were really questioning whether this was okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was Yeongwoo who had made the most radical moves in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooperating with mutants wasn’t even that surprising to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nice to meet you, even though it’s our first time. I’ll be counting on you, General…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yeongwoo’s words, the temporary alliance against North Korea was decided, and having witnessed all this, the Strongest Swords of Anak and Wonsan, also made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they were starting to run towards the main North Korean forces, who had come closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them moved like the strongest in their respective regions, but luck wasn’t on Anak’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closest one to him happened to be none other than Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the opponent trying to escape, Yeongwoo immediately drew his black sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the elongated blade, now six meters long, sliced through the air, a massive jagged pattern unfolded, and Anak’s head fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Our country’s title of Anak’s Strongest Sword, has been stolen!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a scene of North Korea’s asset being drained right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastar*”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That bast*rd!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of the already angry North Korean Strongest Swords twisted into a grim expression, and by this time, the distance between the two sides had narrowed to about ten meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were now approaching the point where a clash would occur as soon as they reached out with their swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Doggo] “Headhunter”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission] Cut the necks of 4\u002F7 Strongest Swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward] 7 million karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special] You must notify Doggo’s support in this mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Three more to go.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming the progress of the greatly advanced ‘Headhunter,’ Yeongwoo shifted his gaze towards the center of the encirclement, as ordered by General Kim Younghyeom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he noticed a figure called ‘Strongest Sword of Pyeongnam’ who had been giving orders to the main North Korean forces all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Pyeongnam’s Strongest Sword』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strongest Sword of Pyeongnam, Go Jeonhoon01.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As indicated by the identification number 01, his robust character was evident even on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s no ordinary guy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo admired his opponent, while Go Jeonhoon snarled back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Fuck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he got closer, he realized that his opponent was too tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go Jeonhoon’s height was 171 centimeters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While this was quite tall for a man in North Korea, where the average height was in the 160s, it was definitely not the case here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the woman standing tall with a crescent blade on the other side was much taller than them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Go Jeonhoon began to lose some of the confidence he had when he first stood on the hill, Yeongwoo spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s North Korea, the Pyongyang Strongest Sword should be the strongest, right? But I don’t see him today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was purely out of curiosity, to Go Jeonhoon, it sounded like a provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pyongyang is preparing for a bigger problem. You’re enough for us to handle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, is it because of Kim Jong-un?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up and fight, you bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Go Jeonhoon, the Strongest Sword of Pyeongnam, rushed forward emitting a fierce aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The sensory value has temporarily increased from the original 1,400 to 2,516.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensory value of Go Jeonhoon, the Strongest Sword of Pyeongnam, was roughly around 2,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Closer to the strength side.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo was thinking this, Go Jeonhoon pulled out a pair of short swords from his waist in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon he pulled out had a strangely short length, giving the impression of a pair of short swords from the similar appearance of the two handles, indicating that they were originally made as a pair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Although the reach is a bit short, it seems like it’s used as a main weapon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being in the midst of a solo battle with Yeongwoo, it wasn’t wise to take risks with other allies present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation called for a swift and decisive victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yeongwoo…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he leaped backward shortly, pulling back the bowstring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This crazy bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing that his opponent would use a bow at such close range, something Go Jeonhoon couldn’t have imagined, he widened his eyes, almost at the same moment as…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s hidden arrow struck Go Jeonhoon’s front, exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, contrary to Yeongwoo’s expectations, the opponent didn’t recoil or have his weapon shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that brief moment, Go Jeonhoon’s crossed pair of short swords created a shield, protecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, was it also a shield?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the weapon operate in a way he had never seen before, Yeongwoo’s eyes widened in surprise. Meanwhile, Go Jeonhoon, whose momentum had risen again, unleashed a series of rapid thrusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an incredibly fast thrust that resembled the needle of a sewing machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wasn’t Yeongwoo equipped with the ‘Item Luck,’ which made him nearly invincible in close combat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Golden Oath」 – Legendary Breastplate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reduces enemy attack power by 50%.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Self-Generation」 – Mutant Camouflage\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Can survive without eating.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Energy is self-generated.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reduces all physical damage】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a fleeting moment, Yeongwoo drew out only half of the ‘Dragon’s Legacy’ with his right hand and blocked Go Jeonhoon’s thrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the broad nature of the Dragon’s Legacy, which was suitable for use as a shield, but also due to the considerable height difference between them, the target of Go Jeonhoon’s thrust was Yeongwoo’s abdomen, which played a significant role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the recent attack was purely blocked due to Go Jeonhoon’s smaller stature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This fuc*ing b*stard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veteran swordsman Go Jeonhoon, who knew better than to give up, narrowed the distance and pressed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sturdy presence loomed over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Vanguard」 – Relic Helmet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【This helmet does not take damage.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo struck with the ‘Vanguard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that there were no swordsmen in North Korea who fought like this, Go Jeonhoon was greatly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I fall, it’s over!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a general representing his country on an expedition, he showed a fighting spirit that was almost miraculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as his forehead was halfway shattered and he began to feel the effects of ‘Inflict Pain,’ he managed to lift one eyelid with great difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, this time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpected flames filled his field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Self-Destruct」 – Mutation Bracelet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Causes a strong explosion.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Durability increased by 300.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, General Kim Younghyeom, who was single-handedly in charge of the western front, couldn’t help but turn towards Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「That guy… Is he a wizard?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2243,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","4d906411ce632e350e26f4a0f16fb6cfebfc6412e00eca218649c6e46b3cd120","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-27","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-26",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]