[{"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-172":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},1848352,2454,"Chapter 172","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 172: Sharing the Bed with Enemies (7)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you deaf? I said, how about eight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo strode towards the center of the arena, Gameta looked at him with an expression as if he had never seen anything like this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―How audacious. How dare this guy…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you? No, I’m genuinely curious. We’re meeting for the first time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo swung a Bastard in preparation for battle, Gameta, who had been watching him, widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Yeongwoo uttered something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Bastard…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Yeongwoo was the one with a surprised expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought the guy would react somehow, but he never imagined he would guess the name of the sword he just swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you just say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo asked again for confirmation, Gameta raised his blunt index finger to precisely point at ‘Bastard’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Bastard』 – Myth-grade One-handed Sword\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Authority Obstruction】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Contempt for the weak】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Challenger】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Isn’t that the Challenger, ‘Bastard’? How is that sword in your hands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this sword that famous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the Bastard was a mythical-grade weapon that Yeongwoo would never have obtained in his lifetime if it weren’t for his connection with Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You have become the owner of the myth.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You can maintain dignity in front of transcendent beings.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「No longer will your existence be broken.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by looking at the permanent buffs gained upon acquiring a myth-grade equipment, one could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myth-grade equipment was universal gear for those who sought to stand on par with the beings called ‘transcendents’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, no matter what, it’s still enough to recognize the monster trapped in some dungeon?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yeongwoo couldn’t help but ask again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the second time I’m asking, who are you? And how did you recognize this sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Gameta finally spread his hand-like giant wings wide, casting a grotesque shadow over the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I am Gameta, the rebel of the Vesedel royal family, a titan of Kromonius!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Is being a rebel something to be proud of?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While thinking this internally, Yeongwoo decided to move on for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps even rebelling against a royal family in the universe could be considered an ‘achievement’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So are you trapped here as a consequence of your rebellion? You certainly don’t look like the owner of this dungeon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―How arrogant, owner of the myth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gameta scolded Yeongwoo and then looked at three lights that entered the ceiling of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he was concerned about the 3-step debuff applied to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Bastard. I saw it in the last battle in Vesedel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he made a gesture as if grasping something with his large hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―The day to see the myth again has come… Even eternity is now just a handful of sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the myth-grade equipment ‘Bastard’ unexpectedly brought new feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yeongwoo wasn’t interested in the monster’s nostalgia trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What nonsense. Then it’s not that big of a deal in reality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―This…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to Yeongwoo’s nonchalant reaction, Gameta folded his wings like fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I don’t know how a creature like you attained the status of a challenger, but the appearance of that sword here is for me…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems we’re entering the combat phase soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Yeongwoo was looking at the tooltip of ‘Bastard,’ which was glowing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Challenger】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Combat abilities greatly increase when fighting beings of higher grades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since I’m a grade 7 existence under universal law… That guy must be at least grade 6 or higher.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gameta himself mentioned, Bastard was a sword for challengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, in this situation, Yeongwoo, who came to challenge higher beings, was more suitable as the owner of Bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Finally, the shackles of the prey are capturing me! You, creature, hand over that sword. It will be the key to my remaining tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Gameta crouched like a predator about to hunt, staring at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The sensory value has temporarily increased from the existing 1,500 to 4,500.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden light brought the sensation up by 3,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that Gameta’s basic sensory value was as high as 6,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, wasn’t this the version that had been weakened by three stages due to the ignition of the furnace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If the furnace hadn’t been ignited, I wouldn’t have stood a chance against him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Gameta charging fiercely, Yeongwoo gripped Bastard with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Just one match. I want to fight properly, even just once.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can Yeongwoo still fight on equal footing with a higher being like Gameta in his current state?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo stood still, gripping the sword, Jeonggu, feeling that something was amiss, screamed almost like a shriek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what are you doing? Are you going to switch between using the sword and the bow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the experts from the remaining three countries also looked on in disbelief as the distance between Gameta and the Strongest Sword of Joseon, narrowed to a few meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This crazy guy…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the eyes of everyone, including Jeonggu, Jeong Yeongwoo and Gameta clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gameta’s right-hand swing seemed to tear through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yeongwoo’s Bastard seemed feeble, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two objects collided, a shockwave swept through the arena, making ears ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kruh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Gameta’s attack power was evident, Yeongwoo’s resilience against it was extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―This bastard…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his blow received without flinching, Gameta expressed surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Gameta thought this was solely due to the power of Bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Indeed, Bastard! A mark of the Challenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this, Yeongwoo pushed away Gameta’s hand, which was in contact with Bastard, and lightly grazed just above his left knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This induced bleeding, boosting his strength by 25%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh. Seems like you have some tricks up your sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the self-harm by his opponent, Gameta quickly deduced the reason and immediately began pressing with his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another heavy blow that tore through space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Yeongwoo also swung his sword towards Gameta’s left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already their second clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment, Yeongwoo felt immense exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This world has truly become anything is possible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have known that a mere human could engage in such a power struggle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Weeiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was watching as the automatic combat greatsword, Golden Trail, aimed behind Gameta and flew towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that attack landed, it would be the first time causing harm to a higher being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo launched an attack to grab Gameta’s attention, he revealed his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I admit, you’re quite something, creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he reached out behind him and grabbed the Golden Trail that was just about to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Yeongwoo but also the other ‘creatures’ witnessing this duel could only be astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Weeiiing…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Golden Trail, caught in a split second, desperately increased its output, it couldn’t escape from Gameta’s grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Now disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, holding the Golden Trail, Gameta rushed towards Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwakwakkung!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly intended to end this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene of the 8-meter giant swinging both arms was terrifying in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He seems really angry this time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of counterattacking, Yeongwoo leaped backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pwaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ‘Climber,’ which amplified the leap distance by three times, explosively propelled him backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah, I thought it was just for climbing, but it’s actually a weapon from the Giant Temple.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwaaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Gameta flail through the air by a hair’s breadth, Yeongwoo belatedly realized the true value of the ‘Climber.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after swiftly checking Bastard, he drew the bow ‘White Fire’ that he had been carrying over his torso and prepared to draw an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tudududuk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A bow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gameta, whose body was made of rocks, couldn’t be frightened by such arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fyuwooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow shot from this bow was made by Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Dogo: Stealth Arrow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Dogo: Elemental Damage\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gameta, whose grade was higher than Yeongwoo’s, found it difficult to react to the stealth arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only after the arrow almost touched his forearm that he realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pueeeong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a purple explosion, a faint crack appeared on Gameta’s right forearm where the arrow struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, as Gameta was placed as the dungeon boss, he was not an entity that ‘creatures’ could never kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re finished now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo uttered another audacious remark upon confirming the purple crack, Gameta, seething with anger, spread his wings wide and slightly levitated into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next time Yeongwoo tries to jump again, he will snatch him up from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unfortunately for him, Yeongwoo’s next move was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a whistle performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piiiiiiiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sound of the whistle resonated in the indoor arena with a diameter of 500 meters, a clear echo reverberated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon after…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suaaaaa…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings dimmed as a sinister aura invaded the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what’s happening? All of a sudden?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomiko, Miyagi’s Sword Master, looked around with a fearful expression, questioning Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you summon…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Jang Jaham, who sensed that this was ‘summoning,’ looked up at the ceiling with widened eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being seasoned warriors from various countries who had experienced all sorts of events, none of them could have anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the Strongest Sword of Joseon had a summoning squad of mutants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, space near the ceiling of the arena tore apart, and from within, screams and shouts began to echo one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Aaahhh!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Uuuhh!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「No, dammit…!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s three friends. Yeongtae, Taejoon, and Younghyeom were returning to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 3-meter tall hyena humanoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, a 3-meter tall granite golem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Younghyeom – Friend of Jeong Yeongwoo07]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 6-meter long, 2.5-meter tall white tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the returnees seen on television, the three had regained their transformed bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaack, Kwaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they arrived at the arena of the other world one after another, they each guarded their surroundings, revealing their readiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have practiced their landing positions in preparation for being summoned like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the beings they had to face…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-What are these damn mutts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An 8-meter tall rock giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this, Yeongtae boldly provoked Gameta, opening his elongated jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This time, we’re sure! It’s definitely you!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1715,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","1da3ea893a35c968564cb6260866bf5ba4723168f2ec7dd99a4f1afff53ebb15","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-173","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-171",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]