[{"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-147":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},1848250,2454,"Chapter 147","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-147",147,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 147: Origin (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Kubu would know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s about the universe law ranking of Joseon’s Strongest Sword, Jeong Yeongwoo 07.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t it seem unreasonable not to know at what level the counterpart one is dealing with is?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And whatever the answer, Yeongwoo was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been shocked by the existing destiny record, that Jeong Yeongwoo was no longer there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It doesn’t seem like the ranking would be that high… It could even be the lowest ranking. As long as it’s not said that they don’t know.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question Yeongwoo threw was purely out of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing one by one the universal rankings of cosmic beings, why wouldn’t Yeongwoo be curious about his own ranking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam, are you curious too? From a cosmic perspective, what grade is the Strongest Sword of Earth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked Jongseon, she hesitated for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he kept calling her “Madam” from earlier, it was probably because their ages were quite similar for her to hear such a term from the other person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Jongseon reluctantly nodded her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, yes… I suppose I am curious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she glanced at Kubu as she added a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But wouldn’t it be a bit awkward from that person’s perspective…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before Jongseon could finish her sentence, Yeongwoo was already pressing the pitiful intermediary for answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Kubu knows, right? My ranking. If he says he doesn’t know, it’s obviously a lie.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–…Yes, that’s correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Kubu admits it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he knew what grade his trading partner existed at cosmically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what grade am I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked with a voice full of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Internally classified as a 4th class extra within Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being that didn’t even have an identification number like 07 until the reset happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, not only among numerous humans on Earth but also among individuals like ‘Jeong Yeongwoo’, he was not specifically identified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the probability of being below 11th class according to the cosmic standard, like the Dorgon of Pegua, which didn’t have a name due to its humble origin, was quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, it’s only natural.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo awaited Kubu’s response with humility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–The current universal grade of Jeong Yeongwoo07, the strongest in Gyeongbuk and Gangnam on Earth, and in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Kubu gave an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–Initial grade, 12th class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Kubu’s first words, Yeongwoo tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word ‘initial’ grade implies that it’s different now, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what about now? Did the grade change by any chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo prompted for the next line, Kubu blinked his large eyes once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–Yes. According to the universe law, the current grade of Jeong Yeongwoo07 is 7th class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“7th class?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Jongseon expressed her surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t she heard Kubu say 9th class?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even if he was called the Strongest Sword of Joseon, isn’t it strange that he’s only 7th class, essentially just an Earthling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t he even start from the 12th class?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure? We only met a few days ago at most, and during that time, did my status change from 12th to 7th?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo also questioned in a tone of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, if it’s a universe law grade, what kind of promotion system is this…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo was about to continue his words, something crossed his mind, and he shut his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if knowing exactly what he was thinking, Kubu provided additional explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–The current classification of Jeong Yeongwoo07 is an advertising agent, a skyrocketing stock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That makes sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s mouth gaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘My grade shot up while doing Dogo’s brand advertisement.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what would be a skyrocketing stock alongside the trait of ‘advertising agent’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was about to ask about the skyrocketing stock, but Kubu cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–As all transactions are completed, I will return!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly closed his eyelids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erasing even the horizontal dashed line that was dividing the air, he completely concealed his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nameless one, the Dorgon of Pegua, also quickly raised its head and disappeared beyond the sky along with the black light column.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoo-ahh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two beings from another realm, clearly fleeing as if hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to them disappearing, Yeongwoo and Jongseon, who were left in their place, could only look at each other with bewildered faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What’s all this about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to Jongseon’s question, Yeongwoo shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merchant… Thank you for letting us meet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… ”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongseon’s expression showed disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, on the other side, the Yangju citizens who had gathered to watch this bizarre event began to disperse one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that since the two Strongest swords weren’t going to fight each other, and all the merchants had left, they deemed the “show” to be over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the major event involving Yeongwoo…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah, finally.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was starting now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swa-aht!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the tattoos he purchased from the potter had finally arrived, as he could feel alternating warmth and coldness throughout his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, in front of Yeongwoo, tooltips appeared one by one along with the shape of each tattoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop, pop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Mark of Endurance」 – Artifact Tattoo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All resistances increase by 1%.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Protection of the Night」 – Moon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Acquire 15% damage reduction at night.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Whitespace」 – Epic Tattoo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Allocate advertising space to the body.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mark of Endurance was in the form of a circular pattern placed within a slightly smaller circle than the palm of a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was probably going to be tattooed on his body exactly as it appeared in size and shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh… Are they showing the design before tattooing it? It’s quite considerate, perhaps because I purchased it directly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only tattoo currently on Yeongwoo’s body was the “Covert Mark,” received as a reward for unlocking the Golden Ratio achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Covert Mark」- Artifact Tattoo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Can conceal titles.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tattoo, shaped like a spiral flame, was embedded on the left side of Yeongwoo’s chest and couldn’t be moved arbitrarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But what I bought seems a bit different.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shifted his gaze to the next tattoo, “Protection of the Night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one was slightly larger than the Mark of Endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sizeable cloud-like shape that could probably fill one side of his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Not easy. At this rate, I’ll end up looking like a walking canvas.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the last tattoo, “Whitespace,” but there was nothing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More accurately, he could feel that Whitespace had been allocated, but there was nothing visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as its name suggested, Whitespace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tattoo meant to be filled in through post-processing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The contents of the tattoo are probably determined by the advertiser. I expected this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intuitively, the size of the “Whitespace” tattoo seemed to be about the size of the front of his abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll have to decide on the location carefully.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo considered his options between the back, abdomen, or shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could choose the location himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yeongwoo confirmed the designs of the three tattoos, a new system message appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Please designate the location where the tattoo will be inked from now on.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning] After this procedure, the tattoo’s location cannot be arbitrarily moved. Please consider carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course. I’ll consider it carefully.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo read the system message twice, the next guidance appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Drag the displayed designs with your hand directly onto your body or place them on the human body model on the left.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wow, why is this so systematic?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo exclaimed in admiration as he saw a holographic model of himself with the same physique as him appear to the left of the tattoo designs he had been looking at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘With this level of detail, there must be a tattoo encyclopedia.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the guidance, Yeongwoo dragged the design of the “Mark of Endurance” onto the humanoid model, and the size of the design adjusted to match the proportions of the model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since it’s a functional tattoo.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As discreet as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo decided on the inner side of his thigh or perhaps inside his leg, in the groin area, for the Mark of Endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘After all, the groin is not easy to see even when wielding a weapon, but it’s not so for the abdomen.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in terms of difficulty of movement and maintaining dignity, the armpit side was much better than the groin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘In the future, I’ll place functional tattoos mainly on the lower body and advertising tattoos on the upper body.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yeongwoo established his own placement principle, he moved on to the second tattoo, “Protection of the Night,” and placed it opposite the Mark of Endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the area near his groin became somewhat noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now, all that’s left is…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important tattoo, Whitespace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Whitespace」 – Epic Tattoo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Allocate advertising space to the body.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one also allowed him to drag the intangible design with his hand anywhere on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since it’s ad space… It should be in a visible location.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t want it on the front of his abdomen or back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still too early to sell those spaces as advertising, as he didn’t know much about the cosmic advertising ecosystem yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this the only way to allocate ad space on the body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since he had just been referred to as a skyrocketing stock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m not exactly sure what it means, but one thing’s for sure.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the stock here was high, and there was potential for something to keep rising, be it body value or grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should leave the prime advertising space intact.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since this was his first “body advertisement,” it needed to be in a position with sufficient meaning and promotional effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after much deliberation, Yeongwoo chose the right upper arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, from the right shoulder to the elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since I’m right-handed and mainly use this arm, it also has a significant exposure effect.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, since the advertising space would wrap around the upper arm and shoulder, there was only a limited visible area, such as the back or abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But whether standing in front or behind, it will always be exposed, especially during combat, making it one of the most noticeable areas. It’s sufficiently marketable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For these reasons, Yeongwoo allocated the right upper arm as the first advertising space on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the tattoo interface finally asked whether the placement was confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The tattoo design placement has been completed. Do you want to proceed like this?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yes. It will be like this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he confirmed the placement, a sensation akin to burning spread over his groin and right upper arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsss…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ouch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the confirmation of the placement, the tattoos were inked onto his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you… okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Jongseon, who had been watching the orphan gesturing at thin air, asked with a mixture of concern and apprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Yeongwoo looked at her as if momentarily forgetting her presence, then threw the black cloth covering his shoulders onto the ground before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Madam, if it’s alright with you, could you take off your clothes for a moment…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’m fine. Are you out of your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joseon’s Strongest Sword Jeong Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Jongseon, who had explored this world to the fullest, the orphan seemed different somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s like their style doesn’t match this world.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, she was watching the orphan, while tightly hugging her baby, about to leave for Uijeongbu to find his father, while taking off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the 3.4 million karma he spent on the advertisement tattoo, he had to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Jongseon had seen this absurd tattoo during her dealings with merchants, she eventually accepted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason the orphan needed to check his body after taking off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, it’s not like it’s 3.4 million won.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn’t stand seeing him constantly stare at his groin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… Could you stop looking down there? You didn’t get a tattoo there, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, yes, but still, I apologize. It’s not easy to see, so I keep checking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I suppose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongseon sighed as she looked down at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t bad because I was able to have an innocent conversation for the first time in a while, but I was slowly starting to wish that orphan Strongest Sword would leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if she left that person alone, she felt like another incident would happen soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a gut feeling she had developed surviving in this harsh world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um, are you done now? Since the merchants have all left, can we stop…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally making up her mind, Jongseon lifted her head while holding the baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She noticed the half-naked Joseon’s Strongest Sword muttering something strange while looking up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looking for someone to advertise in the whitespace!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: MAD !!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2149,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","509f85c617bf6ec9944daba132fe6f62c8b8072c0125d9ee34c2a7053f786170","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-40","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-39",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]