[{"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-294":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},1848508,2454,"Chapter 294","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 294: New Capital, Seoul (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words “Earth's upgrade evaluation” were mentioned, Jeonggu made a bewildered expression, and Yeongwoo, excited, continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See? I was right, wasn’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even Yeongwoo himself didn’t know that a planetary status existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up until now, the only statuses he’d encountered were the ranks assigned to different roles on the planet and the existence ranks according to universal law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, I wouldn’t have known about this since nothing has ever been done on a planetary scale before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things are different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of developing Metal Seoul, the special city established on the Korean Peninsula, is to elevate Earth’s status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that Earth has begun serious planetary development, everything seemed to align perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And since it will eventually become my planet, the higher its rank, the better.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now, when connections with the “universe” were increasing, it was clear that both the planet’s and its residents’ statuses must be as high as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glimpse he’d had of the universe so far revealed it to be a society of survival of the fittest, strictly governed by a rigid caste system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the universal law enforcers, who enforce the laws of the universe, couldn’t do anything about the tyranny of Chairman Dogo, who had a third-grade status under universal law. Lower-class beings aren’t even allowed to mention the names of those ranked second-class or higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what would happen if Earth, a lower-class planet where the basic resident rank is 12th class, were to connect with that universe officially?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Being invaded by other Earthlings is bad enough, but to be looked down upon by aliens...? That’s something I won’t allow to happen in my time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeong Yeongwoo07, a prodigy born out of a reset, uttered words filled with a surprising sense of humanism, prompting Jeonggu to look at his son with an unexpected expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh... I didn’t know you could think like that. That’s surprising. What rank did you say you were now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh class, according to universal law.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From twelfth to seventh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu nodded as if he finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured his son might have developed some sense of duty, perhaps as the first Earthling to achieve the seventh class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was a sense of duty to ensure that humanity would no longer suffer universal hardships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, children from poor families tend to mature faster. Considering that he’s risen quite high for someone from a lower-class planet, it’s possible his perspective has broadened...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But contrary to Jeonggu’s thoughts, Yeongwoo had a very different, more ambitious plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day, I want to beat up a government official.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Why would you beat up a government official? Those people work hard. You’ll seriously be punished if you do that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the government officials of the universe weren’t human to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be exact, I want to reach a position where I can do that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, Yeongwoo habitually looked up at the sky, and Jeonggu followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what it means to beat up a government official in the universe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It means you’ve become someone who, in most situations, won’t be in danger. At least, that’s what I’ve learned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beating a government official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that you had become someone who could challenge the laws of the universe and still survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, of course, not even someone like that would dare to skip paying taxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who on earth taught you this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Jeonggu asked this question, he had a pretty good idea of who the teacher was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That Dogo bastard has completely messed up my son.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in Yeongwoo’s timeline, Dogo existed before his father did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But to become such a powerful being, I still have a long way to go. First of all, I’ll need an enormous amount of money...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not sure. But I have a feeling that one’s origins are important too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This intuition stemmed from the life story of his actual role model, Chairman Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo’s origins lay in the royal family of Vesedel, where he was the first prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Yeongwoo himself was just an ordinary resident from the lower-class planet Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only similarity he shared with the chairman was that they were both illegitimate children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you’re saying that to fulfill your dream of beating up government officials, you want to raise Earth’s rank?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu couldn’t help but feel absurd as he said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t a single logical connection in that sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s about raising my origin and the status of my people for my future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a saying that all roads lead to Seoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the conclusion was optimistic, Jeonggu decided to drop the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Alright. But seriously, don’t actually beat up any government officials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two of them were having this cosmic conversation, the foundational work for Metal Seoul was finally completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ The foundational work for “Dogo Special City Metal Seoul” has been completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? They say the work is finished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, with a delighted expression, stood before the module as the next message appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ The current settings of this city are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dogo Special City Metal Seoul]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Level: 1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Location: |l||I-Earth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Mayor: Jeong Yeongwoo07\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Purpose: Status elevation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? You’re the mayor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Yeongwoo and Jeonggu stared at the city settings window with wide eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, if someone had to be listed as mayor, I guess it would be you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu scratched his cheek with a somewhat disapproving expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the city name is already confirmed as Dogo Special City Metal Seoul? These guys are hilarious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu let out a chuckle, as if he couldn't believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the city's module in Dogo displayed a new notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Due to the internal function of the city’s power source, the 'Steel Core,' the city can initiate 'Guardian Dragon' and 'Annihilation Mode' settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Due to the city’s development purpose of 'Social Ascension,' the highest priority construction is recommended. *Victory Monument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city's development plans were grimly serious, despite the comical name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They're recommending the first construction to be a Victory Monument.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is completely insane. Where exactly is that supposed to be built?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Jeonggu's question, Yeongwoo tapped on the notification recommending the Victory Monument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large holographic box appeared on the module, and the construction interface spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Victory Monument]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Register the legendary enemies who met their end before the city's name and gain Glory Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Once the city's Glory reaches a certain level, bonus points will be awarded during planetary status reviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Within 48 hours of constructing the monument, enemies not defeated in the city's name can also be registered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the description of the Victory Monument, Yeongwoo was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly the construction he had wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was built, wouldn’t it give more justification for his use of violence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is an essential building for the violence business. I have to build this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo finished reading the description and looked down, the construction module displayed the recommended locations for the Victory Monument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Two suitable sites for constructing the Victory Monument have been found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jongmyo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| 20% additional Glory Points if the registered enemies are affiliated with Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sajikdan]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| 10% additional Glory Points if the registered enemies are not affiliated with Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo hesitated for a moment as he looked at the construction site options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were cultural heritage sites of Korea, and the special effects were conflicting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I forgo the special effects, I could build it anywhere, not necessarily on heritage sites, but the effects are too good to pass up.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining issue was whether to build the monument at Jongmyo or Sajikdan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think, Father?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You're going to choose whatever you want anyway, so why bother asking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I need to hear someone else's opinion first so I can confirm that I'm right. It's like a verification process.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You crazy kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Jeonggu shuddered, he pointed to ‘Jongmyo’ with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn't Jongmyo better? The additional score difference is double, and most of the enemies you can register now will likely be affiliated with Earth, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That's true. Kim Jong-un can definitely be registered, and probably Im Dupyeong too…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. You already have two. Legendary enemies aren't that common anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo nodded at Jeonggu's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right. I’d get 40% more points as soon as it’s built.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. And you'll probably have to fight a civil war for a while, so there will be more enemies to put into the monument.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I could get around 60% to 100% additional points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-yeah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu sensed something was wrong when his son readily agreed with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if I build the monument at Sajikdan, I could probably get several hundred percent more points, don’t you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there are so many legendary enemies on Earth, imagine how many there must be in the universe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo looked up at the sky again, an angry Jeonggu exploded in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You idiot! If you're going to do that, just do whatever you want and stop asking me! And stop looking up at the sky all the time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Strongest Swords, who had been watching from afar, started to approach, curious about what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, Yeongwoo had already confirmed Sajikdan as the construction site for the monument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going with Sajikdan. We have to think about the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo touched the holographic text on the module, a city-wide announcement was immediately issued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The Mayor of Dogo Metropolitan City, Jeong Yeongwoo07, has approved the construction of [Victory Monument] at the key location 'Sajikdan.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh? Build what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s already the mayor…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residents of Metal Seoul and even the Strongest Swords were surprised by the first construction permit issued by the mayor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened next was even more shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fiiiaaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp sound echoed from the far-off sky, and then metal chunks began to rain down from the northern sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the heck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight reminded people of the first day of the Reset, when the 'Mountain of Swords' appeared, and they were filled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wow, they're building it insanely fast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively knew that this was the construction scene for the Victory Monument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike normal construction on Earth, construction in a B-grade development zone happened in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a system message appeared in Yeongwoo's view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Victory Monument construction is complete.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「There are 3 execution records available for registration on the Victory Monument.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1794,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","d166a077aadc76712e73c922c77b009717ee7a3ca7311d66f2a96387fe95baa4","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-295","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-293",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]