[{"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-177":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},1848359,2454,"Chapter 177","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-177",177,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 177: Master of Myths (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laser?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laser…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean, laser?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since communication with ‘friends’ through the television was being heard by everyone in the room, chaos erupted in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What nonsense, laser? Why would there be a laser here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Jeonggu’s words, Yeongwoo waved his hand in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, because it’s so noisy, could everyone please quiet down?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he asked Yeongtae on the television again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure? Laser bombardment…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon which, Yeongtae pushed the menu towards the transparent camera in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Look, it’s written here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the large menu shown by Yeongtae, there was clearly written “Laser Bombardment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s above laser bombardment? Is it blank?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked when he saw the empty space at the top of the menu, to which Yeongtae shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—There’s something more, but it’s covered for now. Seems like it’s locked or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongtae said with his nose wrinkled, just like a true sniffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―But there are many other things besides this. There’s also high-definition television, and something called a generator… huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While examining the prices of other products, Yeongtae suddenly widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To which Yeongwoo asked, tilting his head, and this time General Kim Younghyeom snatched the menu from Yeongtae’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What’s this? There’s no price for laser bombardment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it mean it’s free?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the name alone, it definitely didn’t seem like something that could be free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General, what are you talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was about to ask again about the price of the bombardment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Whoa! General!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Be careful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yeongtae and Taejoon’s frightened voices, General Kim Younghyeom selected ‘Laser Bombardment’ from the menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing there was no price tag, he immediately proceeded with the purchase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the returnee’s room on the television shone brightly white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gasp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something astonishing enough to even surprise the people in the bedroom piled up in the returnee’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Damn these lunatics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Components of a laser gun turret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presumably, when properly assembled, it would become a huge machine, consisting of thousands of parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Oh my.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, who examined the returnee’s room through the television, soon touched his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have a good idea of what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, is this why the returnee’s room seemed endlessly spacious?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The essence of the returnee’s room began to fit the assumption of it being a prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of selling laser guns, why give out countless parts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be a hint to assemble that thing while time passes, like inmates in a prison doing labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well… It’s more productive than just playing chess endlessly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In actual prisons, inmates are often assigned to produce products like soap and razors under the name of penal labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in a way, this is also a kind of penal labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it would be nearly impossible for the three, who were not even from the mechanical field, to correctly assemble those many parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as expected, this time, a system message appeared to both the ‘friends’ and Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Due to the purchase of the television, conditional two-way communication has been enabled.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「As a result, some equipment sponsored by the weapon company Toma has been added to the list of activatable products.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Weapons company Toma?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it wasn’t written in a transcendent language, its meaning couldn’t be clear, but to Yeongwoo’s thoughts, it seemed like one of those universal arms manufacturers, like ‘Dogo.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the returnee’s room flashed again, and a hefty holographic book appeared in front of the three prisoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the others were curious, Yeongwoo felt even more intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the three on the television hurriedly opened the problematic book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, General Kim Younghyeom began to stumble as he recited the first words of the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Thank you for purchasing Toma’s product. This product is a planetary-scale bombardment support equipment, and if you need bombardment at the galactic level, please contact headquarters…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crazy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in short, the holographic book the three received was some sort of product manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Younghyeom just read the preface, indicating that the laser turret activated this time supports planetary-scale bombardment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you want intergalactic long-range bombardment, you need to purchase additional products through Toma headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I thought it might be a ballistic missile because I saw something like a barrel, but it turned out to be completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Kim Younghyeom roughly scanned the book, Yeongwoo quickly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General, so what does that mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Orbital bombardment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―If we complete the launcher here and shoot the laser, somewhere up there, they will receive the laser and shoot it at the target for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Let’s see if those guys from Toma can do it. What… should we call it intermediary orbital bombardment? It’s a way I’ve never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A laser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you shoot energy, Toma receives that power and attacks on our behalf…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like a story that wasn’t entirely implausible at first glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what about the bombing target? If you’re just shooting lasers on your side, how do you know the bombing target?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then General Kim Younghyeom, who had been diligently searching through the holographic book, suddenly looked up at the camera with a puzzled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Are you really going to use this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps feeling something ominous, General Kim Younghyeom immediately used a distant form of address towards Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else would we do? As long as we can assemble it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It may take some time, but we can assemble it. Everything after this is just assembly instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, finally, Younghyeom found the coordinate request part in the manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first words were a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―To properly carry out laser bombardment, at least two things are needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are they? Please tell me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo urged, and General Kim Younghyeom raised his fingers one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―First, a generator for constant operation of the television and launcher. Ah, it seems like you can’t keep the television on indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the product mentioned by Yeongtae earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the items with price tags, there was a generator in addition to the high-definition television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Second, a coordinate locator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A coordinate locator…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―This is something you need to acquire. When you call out the coordinates from your end, we enter them into the launcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see… That makes sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo now understood this whole process to some extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three prisoners detained in the returnee’s room would assemble the laser turret until the next call, and in the meantime, Yeongwoo on Earth thought,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can search for the coordinate locator from traders… I can issue a warrant to the Seoul Strongest Swords tomorrow afternoon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not know, but that coordinate locator is likely a product from a company called ‘Toma.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were the CEO of Toma, he would have set up a bait like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Wow, this is amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Yeongtae, who had already started touching the launcher components, showed on the other side how two pieces of metal stuck together like magnets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―They stick together like magnets. See?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Yeongwoo showed a response that was not particularly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s probably designed to be assembled by hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They support even intergalactic-scale bombardment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, implementing that level of convenience is a piece of cake for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stared at the numerous components in horror, then turned to General Kim Younghyeom again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, you’ll have plenty to do for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He omitted the unnecessary words about not feeling bored, but General Kim’s dissatisfaction emerged immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―No, but why do we have to go through this trouble? Isn’t it enough to fight willingly every time you call us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant that he was trapped here for a showdown with Kim Jong-un, the Secretary-General of the Joseon Workers’ Party, not for endless labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Yeongwoo looked genuinely puzzled and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you serious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laser turret ready for launch! Target: Kim Jong-un, Secretary-General…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo suddenly made a crazy remark, but at least General Kim Younghyeom showed a more enthusiastic demeanor than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only realized it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could complete that weapon in time, they might be able to use the laser turret in the showdown with Kim Jong-un.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Launch command? No. You can press the launch button directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s words, General Kim Younghyeom, who was barely calming down his excitement, coughed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hmm, that’s not such a bad suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And anyway, you guys are the ones doing the laser bombardment, right? So you can also accumulate merit points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah, that’s really true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongtae and Taejoon also nodded with bright expressions at the mention of merit points. This meant that they could acquire points even when not on call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still many leisure items on the menu that they hadn’t purchased yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―By the way, besides the laser bombardment, there were quite a few items locked above… What could they be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Kim Taejoon muttered as he checked the menu again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Right. The first item we make was the laser turret. So the second one must be even more extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Kim Younghyeom also agreed with Taejoon’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There must be something unreasonable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was curious about the other products, but there was no immediate way to find out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the chairman would know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a military contractor like Toma, he must be well-informed about this side of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Maybe they’re in competition with each other.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a problem that can’t be solved without more consideration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo decided to wrap up the laser situation at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, please put in a lot of effort. The sooner you assemble it, the sooner you can use it in real combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps later this afternoon, or tomorrow… Kim Jong-un would eventually appear in the northern part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they needed to prepare as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes, sir! We’ll hurry up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―We don’t have anything to do here anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It’s better to do that than just stare at the hourglass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this agreement with the three detainees, Yeongwoo suddenly felt all the tension dissipating, and fatigue came over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these things about lasers had given him a subtle psychological shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This crazy world… How far does it go?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, it seemed like he needed to get some sleep, so he unconsciously made his way to the sofa in the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sssshh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space in the living room he was heading towards split open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo reflexively prepared for battle, a familiar tone came from the split space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Earthling, the strongest man in Gyeongbuk and Gangnam, and the guardian of the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, it is an honor to meet you, Lord Jeong Yeongwoo 07!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ah. Mr. Kubu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I, who have been promoted to level 8 under the laws of the universe! Kubu, the guardian of the Tenta and the master of the Darro!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu’s universal law rank promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that his existence had been elevated as he was entrusted with Yeongwoo’s tax affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, congratulations. Did you come under Chairman Dogo’s orders?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo approached with a bright smile, Kubu lifted the space and opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes! Thanks to you mentioning my name, Lord Yeongwoo! For me, who has lived half my life as level 9, this is too much…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kubu sincerely moved, Yeongwoo scratched his chin cautiously and offered a luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, do you have something prepared?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Thank you so much… Uh, what…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be an unexpected story, as Kubu forgot to even blink and stared at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Um, what are you talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On Earth, there is a long-standing tradition of bribes. If you’re not familiar, I’ll explain it to you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: Is bro really asking for a bribe rn ☠️]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1993,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","3db92ddbc2edd78c6e13ff0d9115667ef262526aa979f22c80c64982b722748c","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-369","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-176",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]