[{"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-16":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},1848206,2454,"Chapter 16","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Peptobismol]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 16: Golden Ratio (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There was definitely something there.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo gazed at the newly appeared trophy symbol in the corner of his field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the symbol flashed, filling his sight entirely with a golden hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Welcome, User ‘Jeong Yeongwoo07,’ to Achievements!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Become a great figure and change the world through completing achievements.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Change the world… what? Become a great figure?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo felt bemused at the grandiose welcome message, then examined the achievements window that appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike the earlier message, the nuance of the first line was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〔Your achievement tendency is “Stubborn.”〕\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>||Achievements Completed: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Caller of the Golden Rain [Legendary] – First\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked in disbelief. The word ‘Stubborn’ was prominently placed at the top of the solemn-looking achievement interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m called ‘Stubborn’? Who decided that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo fumed while examining the achievement window, a list of recommended achievements appeared below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presumably, these were the achievements the system recommended for a ‘Stubborn’ individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Recommended Achievements〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Golden Horde]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Summon the Golden Rain in two or more regions. (1\u002F2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Excellent Social Worker]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Send the mutants back alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jeweler’s Touch]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Wear two rings of Hero grade or higher on the index and ring finger each. (1\u002F4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Complete Orphan]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Find and eliminate parents. (1\u002F2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading through the recommended achievements, Yeongwoo was startled by the final option. Not only the directive but also the current status was significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘1\u002F2…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all likelihood, it meant that only one parent was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it implied finding and eliminating the last remaining root, whether it was the ‘father’ or ‘mother.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The more I find out, the more shitty this world becomes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that such a task was included in achievements was nonsensical in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a while ago, weren’t they talking about becoming a great figure through achieving these tasks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still, these are just recommended achievements. There’s no real need for me to complete them all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since only the recommended achievements were visible, the rest seemed to be in a hidden state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then, what’s next?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo wished to see if there was anything else, the list of achievements automatically scrolled up, revealing the next screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There are 2 unclaimed achievement rewards.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Golden Flash」- Legendary Glove\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Steal 50% of the enemy’s Senses during combat.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Accumulated Golden Ratio: 1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*’Caller of the Golden Rain’ special reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Covert Mark」- Artifact Tattoo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Can conceal titles.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Obtained through unlocking achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Legendary Glove…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Yeongwoo didn’t understand this world’s equipment grading system, it was undoubtedly an impressive piece of equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just stealing 50% of an opponent’s Senses was an unbelievable effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, if my opponent’s Senses is 1000, I’d take 500?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, ‘steal’ meant depriving, so if the tooltip was accurate, the opponent would have to fight with their Senses halved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, no matter who he faces in the future, he’d always have the upper hand in terms of Senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Next up…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s gaze naturally fell upon the second effect of ‘Golden Flash.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Accumulated Golden Ratio: 1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m not sure about this one. Maybe there’ll be an additional effect as the number of times the Golden Ratio is summoned increases.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this glove was a reward from the Golden Ratio achievement, it had a certain degree of validity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equipment was even named ‘Golden Flash.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, the tooltips that had filled his vision disappeared, and a message asking whether to receive the reward appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Would you like to receive all achievement rewards?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo nodded with a troubled expression, his hands were immediately enveloped in a golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Whoa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite mentally preparing himself, even Yeongwoo couldn’t help but shiver at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands were being encased in real-time in golden-hued metal gauntlets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each touch of the chilly metal pieces brushing against his palms and back of his hands, he felt a tingling sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank! Clink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about ten seconds, the light that had enveloped Yeongwoo’s hands vanished, leaving behind only the golden metal gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp twinge of pain was felt in Yeongwoo’s left chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, he pulled down his shirt to look down at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh, for real.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s brow furrowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, there was a tattoo etched on his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Covert Mark」- Artifact Tattoo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Can conceal titles.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resembling a spiral-shaped flame, the tattoo was fairly large and embedded in Yeongwoo’s left chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, who had never even dyed his hair, let alone had a tattoo, this change was unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the questioning gaze of Yechan approached upon seeing the sudden flash of the “Golden Flash,” curiosity was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an achievement reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Achievements?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s kind of a trade-off for giving up 3 million…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo briefly explained the achievement system to Yechan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Yechan looked up at the clear sky and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, do you have to keep spending money from now on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To keep receiving achievement rewards, I guess so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, to maintain the ‘Stubborn’ tendency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that recommended achievements varied according to the achievement tendency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But considering there are higher-tier achievements, focusing on one tendency all along might be wise.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Peptobismol]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo recalled one of the recommended achievements he had seen earlier, the ‘Golden Horde.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Golden Horde]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Summon the Golden Rain in two or more regions. (1\u002F2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was undoubtedly a higher-level version of ‘Caller of the Golden Rain.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, there was a high chance that…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I complete that achievement, there might be another reward. Something better than this one.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo knew well what he might face if he continued down that path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘To go to multiple regions and summon the Golden Rain, I’d have to sacrifice a significant amount of Karma each time, and on top of that…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d have to compete for the mutants. With the person who originally defeated the mutants in that area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the Strongest Sword in that region… The person who most likely chose the 3 million Karma after defeating the mutant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he contemplated this, the effect of the Golden Flash seemed a bit different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Golden Flash」- Legendary Glove\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Steal 50% of the enemy’s Senses during combat.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Accumulated Golden Ratio: 1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s a tool to target the Strongest Sword in other regions.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Covert Mark that allows hiding titles might have been given in a similar context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because having the title of the Strongest Sword in another area would undoubtedly draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But is it possible to defeat the Strongest Sword of another region with just a little more Senses value? I don’t think it will be easy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced around to see if there were any other mutants in Gumi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he couldn’t spot any other red-glowing pillars. Instead, people were rushing towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh-What’s happening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you need anything?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Yeongwoo didn’t know it, they had been watching his every move since a while ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understandably so, considering Yeongwoo was the Strongest Sword and a great figure who had bestowed grace upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that if he wished, he could easily confiscate the ‘commemorative coins’ given to them, they were cautiously watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I guess I do need something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was about to shrug and say this when suddenly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud growling noise erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he knew it, dusk was setting in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What time is it now? The sun is about to set.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reset had occurred around 10 in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, despite the sun starting to set now, it was strange that Yeongwoo hadn’t eaten anything and had been engaged in battles continuously. He hadn’t felt hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the sound of trouble emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was due to the relief of tension, but suddenly, an immense hunger began to surge through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know if everyone else ate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo muttered some words randomly while rummaging through his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chocolate bar turned into stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo grabbed the gray chocolate bar, the people around and even Yechan focused their attention back on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘For the sake of my quality of life, I need to get rid of these people quickly. I can’t even enjoy a chocolate bar in peace.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo retrieved a 1000 Karma coin from his backpack and placed it on the surface of the chocolate bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Chocolate Bar: 500]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of the chocolate bar appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s 500 for a chocolate bar… It’s more expensive than I thought. The bicycle was 3000.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the prices were set high for items directly related to survival?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo confirmed the purchase by placing the coin again, smoke emanated from the chocolate bar, and the petrification began to fade away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oho?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa, I’ve never seen anything like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fascinating sight of petrification wearing off drew the onlookers a few steps closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Yeongwoo instinctively felt threatened and clenched the chocolate bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odd as it may seem, practically, the chocolate bar was an irreplaceable resource in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, simultaneously…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the air, a tiny coin dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bluish-green small coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the currency equivalent to 500 Karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was the moment of discovery of a new unit of currency, no one was paying attention to this small find right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What mattered immediately was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was focused on unwrapping the chocolate bar in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, as Yeongwoo tore open the packaging, a chunk of dark chocolate popped out, capturing the attention of the kids who had been observing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yeongwoo, avoiding their curious gaze subtly, took the first sweet bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Munch…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chocolate bar was not melted at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layer of chocolate on the surface was quite firm, almost like it would crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So the state just before petrification is preserved throughout.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the caramel spread beneath the chocolate layer in his mouth, Yeongwoo took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hmm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A completely new kind of enjoyment and satisfaction overwhelmed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the joy one found in the midst of a city where two-meter goblins might rush in, reverting a petrified chocolate bar back to its original state for consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Munch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he had eaten half of the chocolate bar, Yeongwoo finally began to notice the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not knowing when he might have to engage in battle again, he couldn’t casually give away these precious calories, even if the opponent was a hungry child who hadn’t eaten since morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stared at the tiny open mouth of a child, but soon shifted his gaze away and finished the remaining chocolate bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still hungry, but his mental satisfaction was tremendous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Peptobismol]\u003C\u002Fp>",1784,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","41dcf8f2a6d666491ac774c9087a2f9a61df31efa4674387d6956bfe231f7c14","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-17","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-126",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]