[{"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-266":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},1848467,2454,"Chapter 266","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-266",266,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 266: Highway (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring more money...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no immediate reaction from the Dogo side to Yeongwoo’s audacious demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dogo] “Finally, Global Village”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission] Select Dogo as a cooperative partner in the Pangaea rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward] 5 million Karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quest Dogo gave was still visible in Yeongwoo’s view, and Negwig was continuously rushing south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Was I too arrogant? But trying to secure a sole-source contract for just 5 million is too much, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had grown wise enough to understand now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Strongest Sword on a single planet could earn tens of millions daily, then Dogo, operating on a universal scale, would make hundreds or even thousands of times more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, handing over a potential new income source for Dogo for a mere 5 million was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, that’s what Yeongwoo thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman, if this partnership selection has nothing to do with company profits, I apologize sincerely. But...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo raised his head toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this is profitable, you should be doing business with me too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negwig’s iron hoofbeats resonated powerfully after Yeongwoo’s declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud boom, the Dogo quest was updated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dogo] “Finally, Global Village”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission] Select Dogo as a cooperative partner in the Pangaea rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward] 50 million Karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quest reward had increased tenfold from 5 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These guys, seriously.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the completion of the Pangaea achievement was indeed related to the rights of the cooperative partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Were they trying to swindle me, or rather my planet?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling indignant, Yeongwoo raised his child to the sky and shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dogo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words and actions matched perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was also doing business with all his might at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now, if I just see the Australian continent move, I’ll easily earn 50 million!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo thought this and turned Negwig’s head further south, the tremors in the ground grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Australian continent... Meganesia was getting quite close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a little more! We’re almost there!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo encouraged Negwig, stroking its steel mane, and the creature emitted a black light from its eyes and let out a strange cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Squeal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it accelerated so fast that the surrounding scenery seemed to blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo leaned forward due to Negwig’s sudden acceleration, he saw a crowd of people through the black mane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intuitively knew,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s the coast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are so many people...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a war or something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residents of Haenam, each holding a weapon, were murmuring as they looked at something across the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yeongwoo and Negwig approaching from behind, they belatedly pointed their weapons at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scream!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a monster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A mutant...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone could see that Yeongwoo’s appearance was that of a mutant, so most of the crowd screamed and scattered in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was one person who remained calm and recognized Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that the Strongest Sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person was Kim Hyungbeom, the Strongest Sword of Haenam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that there was no being in this area that could harm him, he was not startled by the stranger's sudden appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wasn’t startled, but he was tense, seeing the publicly selected strongest person in Korea up close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively moved his right hand to the sword at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo stared at his right hand, Hyungbeom quickly withdrew it, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s late, what brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the strongest people from various regions didn’t welcome the visit of someone stronger than themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, to reassure him, Yeongwoo pointed towards the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t have any business in Haenam. I just came to see the land connect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Hyungbeom made a reluctant face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he scratched his neck and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve already been to China, so seeing Jeju Island approach wouldn’t be that impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s face momentarily flushed before returning to its original color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyungbeom’s recent remark implied that he, too, had watched the pros and cons vote conducted on Jeong Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was another problem with that remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jeju Island?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Weren’t you here to see Jeju Island?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Hyungbeom, the Strongest Sword of Haenam, raised his hand and pointed toward the coastline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From there, a massive landmass was approaching at considerable speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shore was crowded with people, making it easy to mistake the scene for an invasion on an island if seen from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his telescopic vision, Yeongwoo quickly realized that the people of Jeju were fleeing to the coast of the Korean Peninsula to escape something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, the Australian continent, closely pursuing Jeju Island, had scared them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, you thought I came to see Jeju Island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo muttered this while checking his equipment, Hyungbeom raised his eyebrows and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t? Then why are you here...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, voices of distress started to come from the direction of Jeju Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Help us...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds were now close enough to be heard clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save them...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyungbeom, not knowing what was happening, could only tilt his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Yeongwoo, sensing the timing was right, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring any other Strongest Swords nearby.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? I’m the only Strongest Sword around here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we’ll have to go greet them ourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are we going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Australia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two Strongest Swords were having this bewildering conversation, the distance between Jeju Island and Haenam rapidly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hold my hand. We’re going over there now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what do you mean by that...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo didn’t bother explaining further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could handle a local Strongest Sword like a mouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo grabbed Hyungbeom’s shoulder and commanded Negwig to leap towards Jeju Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negwig’s black eyes gleamed as they jumped over the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Squeal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arghhh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyungbeom’s scream echoed over the South Sea as they crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the iron beast flying towards them, the people on Jeju Island’s shore also panicked and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strongest Sword! Why are you doing this to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the situation, Hyungbeom was relatively brave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He managed to stay composed even while Yeongwoo held his shoulder and crossed the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once Jeju and Australia connect, Australia’s problems will become Haenam’s problems, too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what do you mean by connect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We also need to find the Strongest Sword of Jeju. That person is in real trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, witnessing the movement of the Australian continent was Yeongwoo’s top priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing on the beach of Jeju Island, Yeongwoo immediately placed Hyungbeom in Negwig's back seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Argh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thrown onto Negwig like luggage, Hyungbeom soon noticed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone’s already riding this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s two slaves, the golden goblin and Pofu Tenta were glaring at Hyungbeom, clearly displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no choice. Bear with it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he forced himself onto the back seat, Hyungbeom would have to run alongside, and Yeongwoo had never seen a human who could run as fast as Negwig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to travel to the far end of Jeju Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Squeal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Negwig released its distinctive cry and started running again, prompting another scream from Hyungbeom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arghhhh...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much one might dominate a region, they were essentially just humans, as Yeongwoo realized once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, slow down a bit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the constant shrill screams of the Strongest Sword of Haenam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Hyungbeom’s perspective, there was no need to display the dignity of a strong person in front of the elected Strongest Sword of the Korean Peninsula, nor could he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, his true nature was unintentionally revealed under the title of the Strongest Sword of Haenam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was under the title of the Strongest Sword in Haenam that the true nature was inadvertently revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re almost there. Just a little more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo touched his gradually aching ears and looked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the coastline they had seen earlier, people lined up along the coastline ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These are real combat forces.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike before, these were not people fleeing the Australian continent but those who had come to guard the borders in preparation for possible combat situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, ah…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the people looking out to sea with their backs to the interior of Jeju Island, Yeongwoo spread his arms in emotional gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! You are the true national protectors!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, the protectors of Jeju Island quickly turned around, and at the same time, Yeongwoo’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire horizon was covered by the Australian continent, Meganesia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what the hell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kim Hyungbeom, the Strongest Sword in Haenam, opened his eyes wide upon seeing the massive continent chasing Jeju Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is that even possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an event that defied Hyungbeom’s common sense, but Yeongwoo dismissed his question with a single remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What good is it to ask how it’s possible when it’s already happened? We need to think about how to respond.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But, but……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this the judgment of an elected official of the Korean Peninsula?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Hyungbeom, Jeong Yeongwoo seemed to not even cringe at the sight before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s not shaken at all by seeing that? How is that possible?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Hyungbeom wiped the cold sweat from his temples, a nimble presence approached from the far end of the coastline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh dear……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the Strongest Sword of Jeju, Choi Moonsoon02.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sturdy woman in her late forties, with a presence so solid that her short stature was hardly noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying a massive greatsword on her shoulder despite her gentle appearance, she approached, making Yeongwoo flinch momentarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here to help, right? But how did you know about this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the continent split the water approaching, Moonsoon didn’t seem surprised to see Yeongwoo and his party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Haenam……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she approached the still-pale Strongest Sword in Haenam, grabbed his hand, and forced a handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, everyone. We’re not completely uncouth, you know. You see that over there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonsoon pointed with a blunt finger to the closer Meganesia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Implying that they couldn’t properly host guests due to the approaching Australian continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo nodded to indicate it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They haven’t attacked or anything, have they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could they attack from so far away? They must be in a frenzy over there, too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Moonsoon’s words were generally true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless Australia had something like laser cannons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But we still need to be cautious. From their perspective, they’ve been geographically isolated and are now connected to Eurasia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning they might be tense and could act aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonsoon then scanned Yeongwoo’s appearance and murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s war, huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her friendly demeanor, she was still the Strongest Sword of Jeju Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She subtly assessed Yeongwoo’s capabilities compared to hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yeongwoo was preoccupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement Unlocked: Pangaea]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Achievement Rank: Epic\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Achievement Rank: #3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was distracted by the newly achieved Pangaea achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What, the rank is 3?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that two others had already completed the Pangaea achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon, a universal weapon brand began the selection process for collaborative partners, offering a whopping 50 million Karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Basic terrain modification of Planet II42-Earth has been implemented.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You can now select collaborative partners for planetary development.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Planetary, development……?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo’s eyebrows twitched at the ominous words, the system continued its guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This planet has a total of 3 collaborative partner slots, and 2 slots have already been filled.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning Yeongwoo had just managed to catch the last slot after completing the Pangaea achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the same applied to Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Conflicts between collaborative partners are frequent during planetary development, so please check the list of selected partners and reference charts.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Reference chart?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious about what to reference, Yeongwoo looked at the bottom of the interface and immediately understood the content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Selected Partner List]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1- Lemu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2- Mara\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn, those guys.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two names Yeongwoo knew well were on the list of collaborative partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar names were also listed below the chart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dangerous Partner List]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*These are companies deemed unsuitable for planetary development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1- Dogo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2- Hammer of Kwaya\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3- Toma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4- Hexagon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5- Cerium\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1998,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","d8d73bd409ba6ca10f39efb3b82bc4cbb6a2274f1229d948458bd71a501b4327","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-88","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-87",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]