[{"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-218":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},1848100,2454,"Chapter 218","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-218",218,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 218: Unexpectedness (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typesetting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that records everything happening in the universe in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s literally a gigantic typesetting plate or a completely different form, there was no way to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The important thing was,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There is equipment interfering with typesetting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a resident of a remote planet, didn’t he create equipment that could alter the course of destiny?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what about the valuable beings somewhere in this universe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could there be beings who directly weave their own destiny?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his dream, Yeongwoo had vague questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Pofu Tenta’s vigorous trumpet playing as a cue, he was pulled out of his dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo opened his eyes, a mark in the shape of a red eyeball appeared immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw his father, who was hesitating whether to throw a dagger in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m awake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the system message that had appeared while he was sleeping appeared again in his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「As of now, [Abnormal Weather] Metal Dust is generated.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current time, 11:01 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I woke up on time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo checked the clock, got out of bed, and put on his “Cosmic Etiquette”, receiving the “Bastard” from the goblin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the Golden Trail that had been standing quietly in the corner of the star room moved with a humming sound, following Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now everything was ready for deployment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you okay? You should have slept a little more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu, who followed Yeongwoo out to the living room, expressed his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he looked like a villain to anyone, in the face of chronic sleep deprivation, there was no room for business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can only hope the dungeon ends early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you were the Strongest Sword, who entered the night dungeon every day, you would inevitably suffer from chronic sleep deprivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last night’s dungeon was short, so today might not be that long.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo tried to predict today’s dungeon composition, but it wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was any commonality among them, it was that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘At least the last two were cooperative assignments.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Iria’s Pain” required one of the three to take on the role of an oarsman, while the other two acted as killers to complement each other for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the second dungeon, “Sanctuary of Valor,” divided up to six participants into teams of two to light the fires in the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what about the third one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo opened the door to the guest room with a subtly tense heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Jeonggu’s voice from behind was heard as he waved his hand to see Yeongwoo off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come back alive! I can’t afford to pay for your funeral!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>11:04 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, who descended to the hotel lobby by elevator, saw Negwig waiting in front of the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Squeak*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already transformed into the shape of a horse and waiting for his master, Negwig wagged his head as soon as he saw Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if urging him to hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Negwig」 – Unknown Grade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Adapts to any planet.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An alien iron horse that adapts to any planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also enduring the metal dust, today’s abnormal weather, quite well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Yeongwoo…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he exposed himself to the outside world, his lungs felt like they were burning, twisting his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, instead of ignoring the abnormal weather, he only activated the bleeding immunity equipment, so he received all the pain from the “metal dust”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, am I really crazy? Keuk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hastily, Yeongwoo climbed onto Negwig and headed to Gwangjin-gu, the place to summon the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry up. I might die from coughing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Yeongwoo but also the golden goblin and Pofu Tenta riding behind him were covering their mouths and noses with their small hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Squeak!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, following Yeongwoo’s command, Negwig began to run north at high speed, leaving behind the ash-covered landscape of Gangnam-gu due to the abnormal weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Negwig, who had passed through Samsung-dong, crossed Cheongdam Bridge and entered Gwangjin-gu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gooooo……!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the buildings in Gwangjin-gu were destroyed, making it a literal gray ruin, and there was even a huge whirlwind of metal dust swirling in the distance, as there were no tall buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is a truly destroyed world.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, after placing Negwig far enough from Cheongdam Bridge, stepped down onto the ground, coughing harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he instructed the goblin to put the sphere on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Kit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the goblin held its breath and reached into its pocket, the golden sphere, previously radiating with light, gradually turned black and was pulled out of the pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this, Yeongwoo wordlessly reached out his hand to the sphere and summoned the night dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry up! Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo lifted his hand off the sphere, a gray wave burst out, coloring the surroundings in ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pah-aah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the area had already been entirely ash-colored due to the dust, but there was definitely something different this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the horrible lung pain subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that Yeongwoo had crossed over to the space where the dungeon would be summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The dungeon does not allow mounts and slaves to accompany.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a restriction notification appeared, and a large tombstone rose up about twenty meters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quad-deuk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shape reminiscent of Chairman’s flagship made Yeongwoo involuntarily flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could that be the entrance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, there were no giant pyramids or tall towers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After touching the sphere, only the large tombstone appeared on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yeongwoo started walking towards the tombstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clunk, clunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clanking sound from the soles of his feet was the only sound in the air, enveloped by Illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an interface appeared in front of Yeongwoo as he approached the tombstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the information window of this dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Batum’s Casino]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Dungeon Grade: Rare\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Difficulty: C\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Recommended Participants: 20\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Batum’s… Casino?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: Feels like the universe is mocking me atp for gambling.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, the name of the dungeon had a significant correlation with the actual gameplay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the fact that this dungeon was named ‘Casino’ meant that the task would involve some form of gambling element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A tombstone and a casino… What are they planning to make us do?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the recommended number of participants was a whopping twenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like it would be the largest dungeon since the reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, since I’ve already used the sphere, I can’t just back out. But where’s the entrance?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo fiddled with the dungeon information window, a whirlpool appeared in front of the tombstone, and a portal opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[17\u002F20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of participants displayed inside the portal was a whopping 17 out of 20.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already, 17 people had entered the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[18\u002F20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of participants inside the dungeon changed to 18.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I hesitate any longer, the slots might all be filled, and I won’t be able to enter.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo promptly stepped into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the surrounding air changed, and a spacious lobby with marble flooring spread out before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo was surprised by the much cleaner interior than expected, a number plate was attached above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《19》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number 19.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were assigning numbers according to the order of entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as Yeongwoo stepped into the lobby, 18 experts from various parts of the world who had arrived earlier turned their attention to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You seem experienced?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s with that cloak?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An Asian with quite a presence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was busy scrutinizing the appearance of the new participant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this, Yeongwoo wrinkled his brow for a moment and then realized what was going on when he saw the guidance message floating in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「When the number of participants reaches 20 or time limit expires, the voting will begin.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「One person expected to be the strongest among the participants, and one expected to be the weakest, will be selected.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This will directly affect future ‘bets’, so please choose carefully.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They’re up to their despicable tricks again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of such rules, everyone had been busy trying to gauge who was the strongest and weakest among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo himself had to participate in the vote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, I need to keep an eye out in advance. Who seems the strongest and weakest.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clunk, clunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo made his way slowly to the center of the lobby, the other participants around him looked at him carefully and cautiously cleared the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his equipment looked so bizarre, he didn’t give off a particularly friendly vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that didn’t mean they looked very powerful either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s with not wearing armor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe they couldn’t put it on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And not even wearing a helmet…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was the fifth day since the reset, most of the people here were in an excellent state of equipment farming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, their courage far exceeded the average, making them true strong individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was only natural that there was a bewildered reaction to Yeongwoo’s less-equipped appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo himself realized,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah, I forgot to wear my helmet.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While deliberately taking off the top was intentional, not wearing the helmet was purely a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because wearing it was too obstructive for sleeping, and it didn’t help with visibility either, so he had left it in the catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…..”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stood in the center of the lobby, slowly surveying his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 30% of the participants were Caucasian, while another 30% were Black or Hispanic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining 40% consisted of Asians and Middle Easterners. If it wasn’t an illusion, even the space in the lobby seemed to be subtly divided by race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I have no idea how this is going to play out.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo shook his head with a smirk and glanced back, a portal opened from the other side, and the next participant entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《20》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last participant, holding the number 20, was a middle-aged European man with half his head shaved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance reminded Yeongwoo of Ottavio from Sicily whom he met in the first dungeon, so he unconsciously smiled at the familiar face before widening his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh, huh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the 20th participant emerged from the portal, he stumbled forward, apparently surprised by the sudden change of space beyond the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t fall over dramatically, the 19 other experts in the room realized in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That person is a beginner in dungeons.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The number of participants has reached 20.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Now, we will select the two people who will be the targets of your bets.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the dungeon system officially announced the start of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1803,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","aaac944ae610c76749354de5cf538025280c0ce53ba93a64dd1022071359f9b1","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-219","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-418",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]