[{"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-224":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},1848113,2454,"Chapter 224","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 224: Match Fixing (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transcendental language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher beings of the universe use this language freely, but beings of humble origin, like Yeongwoo or Dragos, could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere planetary inhabitant who had just started learning the transcendental language could only manage a single word at best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the only information that word could contain was purely what the speaker knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the word “Mara” that Dragos had just pronounced was fragmented information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the description was unsettling, causing Yeongwoo to be extremely tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Master of the Void, one who walks in the shadow of universal laws, King of Ten Thousand Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait a minute. Walks in the shadow of universal laws?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo was deciphering the meanings contained in “Mara,” he paused at the part about walking in the shadow of universal laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just a metaphorical expression; it literally meant that many universal laws bypassed “Mara.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, according to the transcendental language spoken by Dragos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No way, does this guy Mara not pay taxes?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo muttered to himself in frustration and covered his mouth softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The titles were Master of the Void and King of Ten Thousand Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, considering Dragos was reciting a prayer towards the sky, the true identity of “Mara” was likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Could it be a god? But are there gods in the universe?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A god of the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo found it hard to imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since he had glimpsed some of the reality of the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If there really is a god in the universe, what level would their stature be?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must not forget what kind of beings filled the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chairman who traveled on a giant tombstone beating up officials was part of the universe, as were Toma who made planetary bombardment weapons, and Lemu, a producer of interstellar pornography.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Yeongwoo tried to imagine the Chairman bowing before a god, but it was difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, the Chairman would likely aim his sword at the god and demand they kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But if Mara really avoids taxes, he must be extraordinary. Even the Chairman wasn’t free from taxes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo knew well that the Chairman had paid the inheritance tax for his Bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, perhaps for the first time, he might see someone of higher rank than the Chairman today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh…! Then there’s a high probability Mara is at least a second-class being.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo instinctively tried to find a goblin to prepare the golden sphere, only to recall it hadn’t followed him into the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If that Mara guy is a second-class being, this is a golden opportunity to achieve my goal.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Golden Storm]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Summon the golden ratio in four ways. (2\u002F4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-When a second-class otherworldly being visits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, having confirmed Mara’s existence, he could meet him again even if not here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, after the dungeon ends and the land is restored, he could visit Romania where Dragos lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If Dragos dies today… no, if I inevitably have to kill him, Mara might come find me himself.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it might be an enraged Mara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, the important thing was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flaaash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright and massive beam of light struck down on Arena 2, visible even from Arena 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud roar, something appeared in Arena 2, where three mutants and seven humans had been mingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo widened his eyes as he watched the broadcast of Arena 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two knights in silver-white armor were standing on either side of Dragos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is that? Are those Mara’s guards?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo swallowed heavily, scrutinizing the two mysterious knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their features were obscured by radiant light within their armor, he could tell they were five meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each held a weapon so broad and massive it was hard to distinguish if it was a sword or a shield, and the sight of these weapons made the mutant replicas lose their will to fight and retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even beings created solely for the gambling match felt fear in the presence of these knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is this for real? Is Mara truly the King of Ten Thousand Demons?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If “Mara” meant demonic, then the den of vice, Dogo, couldn’t be overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the current situation, it seemed that even the Chairman of Dogo would have to bow his head to Mara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn… there was a better connection in Europe all along.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo clenched his fists in frustration, Mara’s knights began to move, leaving white traces behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements were like floating jellyfish in the sea, but the speed and power were unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each swing of their swords, the mutants fell apart like tofu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…My God.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Yeongwoo could even exhale in surprise, all the monsters in Arena 2 were eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, this drew everyone’s attention to the four betting participants from Group 3 who had entered the arena to kill Dragos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included the remaining participants in the waiting room and the knights sent by Mara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Those four are as good as dead. And the survival of the Weakest participant in the second round is confirmed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Yeongwoo, this wasn’t bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With fewer participants, there would be less competition in the betting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were still eight more participants from Group 3 who hadn’t entered the arena, but they weren’t likely to dive into this suicidal pit now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even if all 12 of them entered, they wouldn’t be able to defeat those two knights. I’m certain of it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, no more participants requested to move to Arena 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, only the brave four who had rushed in first ended up meeting a futile death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Choices have consequences.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo bid farewell to the four doomed souls on the broadcast screen, Mara’s knights moved simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sshhhaa…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their unique, jellyfish-like gliding movements began again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Here we go.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo saw this as an opportunity to observe the skills of these minions sent by a being of Mara’s level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to his expectations, it was difficult to gather any meaningful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the four initial participants considered themselves top fighters from around the world, none of them lasted even a single round against the knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang, clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distinct sounds of the knights’ weapons reached Yeongwoo in Arena 1, and those struck were silently split in half on the broadcast screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t even a fair fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…What is this? This is too overpowered.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having quickly massacred the four intruders, Mara’s knights planted their massive weapons into the ground and stood still, as if their task was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stage 2, Survival of the Strongest. Survival of the Weakest.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stage 2 complete.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The completion message for the second match appeared, followed by the betting results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Eight participants have each earned 1 betting point.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Yeongwoo’s personal scorecard appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jeong Yeongwoo07]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Betting Points: 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Current Rank: Tied for 6th (6 people)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Rewards are given starting from 5th place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If there are many participants with the same score, the rank will not increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Tied for 6th? This isn’t easy. But I did reduce the number quite a bit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that there were 8 successful bettors in the second stage and his current rank was 6th meant two participants had only one point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, two out of the three who took risks in the first stage but failed had bet on the survival of the Strongest and Weakest in the second stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Good. With four fewer competitors, I might aim for first place…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While envisioning a rosy future and fidgeting with his hands, Yeongwoo glanced at the screen of Arena 2 again and widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Why aren’t they leaving?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two knights Mara had sent to rescue Dragos were still in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! This isn’t fair, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shouted into the air of the arena, but the only response was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stage 3 will begin shortly.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the usual notification for the next match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, if this goes on…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the knights were still present, everyone would continue betting on the survival of the Weakest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would mean ending the game tied for 6th place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s unacceptable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo vowed as he looked at Mara’s knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given their martial prowess, it seemed impossible to kill Dragos through ordinary means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even began to doubt if an artillery strike could kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Those knights might even block an artillery strike.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how could he create a variable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo pondered deeply, the content for the third stage was finally revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「In Stage 3, each representative must face ten mutants.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ten? It doesn’t double each time?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surprises continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of doubling like 2, 4, 8, it was 2, 4, 10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then how many will come in Stage 4?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, trying to predict the difficulty of each stage seemed meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There appeared to be no pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only certainty was… in Stage 3, they would face ten mutants, and Dragos would survive again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This damn dungeon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All participants, please complete your bets within 5 minutes.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1] Strongest survives, Weakest survives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2] Strongest dies, Weakest survives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3] Strongest survives, Weakest dies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4] Strongest dies, Weakest dies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the betting time returned, all eyes in the waiting room were now on Arena 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The variable in this gamble was no longer on the side of the Weakest but rather the Strongest, represented by the East Asian Participant 07.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How far could this formidable warrior, who had demonstrated inhuman prowess, go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘From the looks of it, everyone seems to think I can handle at least ten of them somehow.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his own doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t he shown overwhelming power in the previous two matches?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All bets for Stage 3 have been placed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the betting for Stage 3 concluded early, and the results were soon announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Option 1 – 16 votes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, everyone had unanimously bet on Option 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that even if he survived this round, his rank would remain tied for 6th place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「With all bets placed, Stage 3 will now begin.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the doors around the arena opened noisily, and a heavy presence began to pour out from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten mutants were rushing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yeongwoo planted his feet firmly on the ground, muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s just survive. Just enough not to die… just enough not to die…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the items that would pull him back from the brink of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loss of Limbs, Revival, Slime Core, Unfair Trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Power increases up to 80% based on the extent of limb loss.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All stats increase by 25% when near death.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Regeneration ability dramatically increases.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Healing rate increases when injuring an enemy.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo thought of each item in turn, as he would now have to perform a desperate act as the weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Kyaaaak!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Haaah!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mutants poured in from all four directions of the arena, and as they closed in, Yeongwoo drew and swung his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here I go…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright red arc from his mythical sword cut through the air in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three mutants charging at him disappeared in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump! Thump! Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining seven mutants surged forward like a wave, engulfing Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1888,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","ea9934264f2985db3694ec55fcd52bfbf0d609046ec572e9f72851e9c3d5e868","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-426","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-425",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]