[{"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-2":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},1848174,2454,"Chapter 2","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Peptobismol]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 2: Chaebols Transform into Dragons (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo froze in place, witnessing Bonghee’s disappearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What just happened?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingertips trembled, but it wasn’t because of Bonghee’s death. It was the realization that something supernatural had exercised physical force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until later that the shock and discomfort of realizing the person he’d shared a room with for nearly a year was, in fact, a criminal came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality finally sunk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo swallowed hard and stared at where Bonghee had been. Then, a new notification appeared, as if urging him on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There is 1 minute remaining until Individual Filtration is completed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Currently, Yeongwoo Jeong has 3 karma points remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3 karma points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three chances to eliminate whoever he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Yeongwoo did not have the courage to use this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first reason was that he didn’t have anyone he wanted to eliminate, not even with such inexplicable powers, and the second reason…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It feels ominous. Whether it’s the vote for someone’s elimination or whatever, it seems like people will be held accountable for their actions, no matter what.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just looking at the deceased Bonghee made it apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t randomly targeted celebrities in stage one, he would’ve been able to prevent the Death that was sent toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had around 20 points when this all began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s not do anything reckless. Even if it means losing all remaining points, there’s no reason to purposefully use them.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resolved mind, Yeongwoo remained still, even as the countdown began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Individual Filtration closure is imminent.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…3 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…2 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…1 second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Filtration closure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A signal sounded sharply from somewhere beyond the ceiling, indicating that the filtration process had been completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stood in the center of the room, gazing at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the results of the first stage of filtration that were carried out previously have not yet been announced, the ‘reset’ itself may not have been completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Are they giving us a short break until the vote tallying is over?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cautiously opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creeeak–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he looked out into the dormitory hallway, others sensing his presence opened their doors one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is everyone okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by meeting their eyes, Yeongwoo could sense how each of them had experienced the reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those brimming with life likely had experienced being hit by Deaths. Without saying anything, they either slammed their doors shut or hurried outside the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there were some who looked like they found the situation amusing. Yeongwoo concluded that they were the hitters from stage one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Bonghee had the same expression as them before his demise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a few still seemed dazed, probably…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Those who didn’t get hit and haven’t witnessed others being hit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, those still unsure whether this was a dream or reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then what am I?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced again at his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite stage two filtration ending, the number ‘3’ was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be that karma points are used in the next stages as well?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an enigma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo contemplated, the problematic notification reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vote tallying has concluded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Elimination will be carried out publicly, and the subjects of elimination will be given the right to choose between elimination, mutation, or dismantle.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s here again. Elimination, mutation, or dismantle… What does that mean?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s confusion didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Chaebol Leader – Kang Hongtae] stands before the choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—He is furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Choose [Mutation].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The karma points he possessed are being reflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—A new monster type, ‘Dragon’, has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—[Chaebol Leader – Kang Hongtae] is now a threat to everyone as a ‘Fire Dragon’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yeongwoo, who had accepted the reset as reality, couldn’t help but be astonished at the message he had just seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A dragon? What are they talking about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, it seemed that Kang Hongtae’s turn had passed, and the next person stood before the choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, the choice of the next person was somewhat different from Kang Hongtae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―[President – Park Dohwan] stands before the choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―He is feeling perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Choose [Dismantle].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―The karma points he possessed are being reflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new component, [Quest], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Kang Hongtae becoming a Fire Dragon, there wasn’t any special follow-up message this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So… since he chose dismantle, was his disappearance the price for adding the quests?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo struggled to comprehend what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was about the world he would now have to live in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A world with dragons and quests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although commonly seen in games or novels, he had never considered what would happen if those things became a reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the real problem was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, only two people have chosen so far. Even if they couldn’t get everyone in stage one, thousands of people should have been affected…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts grew hazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right on cue, the next person faced the choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―[Actress – Park Soyoung] stands before the choices\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―She feels immense sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Choose [Elimination].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―[Actress – Park Soyoung] has disappeared from this world without any impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s pupils dilated in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t clear if Park Soyoung had received adequate information before choosing elimination. However, one thing was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If someone chooses elimination, they’ll leave this world without causing any impact.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, it meant opting for death while leaving the public who targeted them completely unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, through the choices of the first three individuals, everyone learned something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The specific meanings behind each choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Peptobismol]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether to become a monster for revenge with [Mutation], change the very structure of the world with [Dismantle], or simply cease to be involved in this world with [Elimination].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But who would willingly choose to die? Especially those who were unfairly led to their deaths.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo believed that most individuals would ponder only between mutation and dismantle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disappearing from this world without a trace, even if they didn’t seek revenge, felt hollow and unjust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed, from the fourth person onwards, no one chose [Elimination].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new monster type, [Ogre], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new monster type, [Goblin], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new component, [Armor], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new monster type, [Owlbear], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new component, [Currency], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New elements constantly appeared, be it monsters or components that could potentially replace the existing world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yeongwoo hastily began to pack his belongings into his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a feeling he wouldn’t be able to stay here forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new component, [Food], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When ‘Food’ was added by someone, Yeongwoo was so shocked that he dropped his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shh…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke started rising from the chocolate bar he had just put into his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What was that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cautiously peering into the backpack, he saw that the chocolate bar, still wrapped in its packaging, had turned into stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Unbelievable…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a face expressing disbelief, Yeongwoo picked up the chocolate bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It weighed the same as before turning into stone, but it was no longer food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This means that not just food, but anything from the existing world could turn into stone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, since ‘Currency’ was added a while ago, the cash, coins, and cards they used until now might have turned into stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the real problem wasn’t that those things had turned into stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, what is the new currency, and where and how do I get it? If I can’t eat the food from before, what will I eat from now on?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if in response to Yeongwoo’s questions, new messages appeared at the top of his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[“The quest system has been activated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, a yellow message appeared to the left of his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the ‘Main Quest.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Main Quest] “New Life”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission] Find a nearby currency exchange following the arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward] Basic living funds\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special] Additional reward for early completion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the peculiar contents, the words ‘currency exchange’ particularly caught Yeongwoo’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might have something to do with the number ‘3’ still engraved on his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the previous world gradually disappeared, it seemed that the only means to obtain the new currency was in exchange for karma points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly lifting the backpack from the floor, Yeongwoo opened the door and sprinted through the dorm hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, previously staring blankly at the messages, started following Yeongwoo one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also saw the Main Quest and the large arrow that suddenly appeared at their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, let’s go together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the corner of his vision, the selection results of those subject to eliminations were constantly being displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new monster type, [Golem], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new monster type, [Man Eater], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A new component, [World Map], has been added to this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While running near the parking lot, Yeongwoo witnessed all the vehicles turning to stone as soon as ‘World Map’ was added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shh…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, the use of vehicles was restricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo was no longer surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A world map? Does it affect the mode of travel? Who was dismantled to have this added?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he could have pulled up the result list to check, he had more urgent matters at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being the first to dash out of the dormitory, he was now being overtaken by latecomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even considering his age of thirty-four, Yeongwoo was never quick on his feet. His untrained body moved sluggishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it…!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two, three… five… within seconds, seven dashed past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finally…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow pointing northeast began to tilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant the destination was nearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an immense roaring sound echoed from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resembling the roar of a jet, the sound reverberated across the entire sky, and as Yeongwoo lifted his head, his mouth fell open in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of black pillar-like objects were descending from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten meters high, these black rectangular objects at first seemed to be coming down randomly, but they appeared to have predetermined landing points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sssshhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thu-thu-thu-thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight of these rectangular objects landed within Yeongwoo’s line of sight, maintaining a consistent interval between each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among them, the closest one vibrated slightly and emitted a faint light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Brrrr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Brrrr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yeongwoo finally realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the currency exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, the vibrating object calling him was the currency exchange assigned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Peptobismol]\u003C\u002Fp>",1777,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a298e597de189dcd8a5e42691d0423f06c9aa33dbce0487d94a13027493c5ca","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-109","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-108",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]