[{"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-31":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},1848234,2454,"Chapter 31","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 31: Villain’s Battle (Part 5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two first swords fighting in the motel hallway were fully aware of the fact that mutants and monsters would soon arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the sound of the emergence of the light pillar was quite loud, what was more striking was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the two, a timer appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the time inside seemed a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:09]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:08]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the moment of confusion, the remaining time until the appearance of the monsters decreased to 8 seconds, while the two top swordsmen paused their swordplay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yeongwoo quickly checked his wristwatch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…1:00 PM exactly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps from now on, monsters and mutants would appear every day at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:05]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining time had decreased to 5 seconds, and ultimately, the anxious Sangju’s Strongest Sword, suggested a ceasefire first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“H-Hey… How about putting out the urgent fire first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, dealing with the monsters quickly was far more important than dueling challengers who were of no help in household affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruling over a ghost city where everyone was dead had no meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about it? We’re running out of time, decide quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dokgo Sehwan 01, Sangju’s Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man in his early 40s was in a state where he hadn’t even put on underwear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he had was an early bird he hastily grabbed from the room earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, he looked ridiculous on the outside, but to Yeongwoo, who had mixed swords with him, he felt like an enormous monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Yeongwoo couldn’t outright reject the ceasefire proposal was because of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can’t guarantee victory like this. The sword is too fast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, is there a solution?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Golden Punishment」 – Legendary Bracelet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Inflicts pain on the enemy.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Accumulated Golden Ratio: 2】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo looked at the golden bracelet wrapped around his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only equipment he hadn’t confirmed the effect of yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It seems useless to confront with weapons. Maybe there needs to be direct stabbing or physical contact….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the opponent was so agile that even simple contact was not easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sharp strategy at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Should I call Youngtae now? No, I should call him when I’m sure, and I only have one chance left today’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a brief moment, Yeongwoo, who had many thoughts, made a decision before it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, pull Sangju Strongest Sword and go towards the mutants, then take their senses and fight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay. Let’s deal with the mutants first. If we leave them alone, even the strong ones might die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Dokgo Sehwan chuckled and stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not a completely ignorant guy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he kept an eye on Yeongwoo and began putting on clothes scattered around the motel room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have time to put on clothes now? Weren’t you usually naked more often?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the half-worn panties on Dokgo Sehwan’s buttocks, Yeongwoo said, and the guy growled, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be careful with your words, you little brat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, golden waves emitted from his body, but it didn’t have much effect on Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes were also burning with a golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dokgo Sehwan stared at Yeongwoo like that, then finished putting on the clothes he was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Yeongwoo left Sangju’s Strongest Sword in the room and walked out of the motel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timer that had long expired had disappeared from view for a while, and instead, numerous blue pillars were tearing through the air in Sangju City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Where are the mutants?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what he had heard earlier, there was a group in Sangju City that monopolized monster hunting, practically serving as the subordinates of Sangju’s Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the monsters scattered around now were likely being swiftly dealt with by Sangju’s subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yeongwoo just needed to find the mutant first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were not at the level of Sangju’s Strongest Sword, it would be impossible for them to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Yeongwoo’s gaze stopped somewhere in the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the distance was considerable, a distinctly red-colored light pillar was descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Sangju’s Strongest Sword would inevitably follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pressed the ground firmly and turned his body north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if a bullet were being fired, he advanced forward, beating the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, who would be the mutant on the second day in Sangju City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the flow so far, it was clear that an individual stronger than yesterday would appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the mutants encountered so far, they are some kind of ‘miscellaneous mob’ based on goblins, gnolls, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, as confirmed with his own eyes yesterday morning, someone had mutated into a high-level monster like a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timing of their appearance was the issue; they would inevitably show up sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo was thinking this, a strange scene passed by as he continued north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There are more people than I thought.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Yeongwoo saw were people moving vigorously as if they had heard an air raid alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who were outside had all moved into nearby buildings, and conversely, people were rushing out of buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, those coming out were armed and had an unusual momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Those are monster hunters.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo sensed that they were the privileged class in Sangju City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the ‘monster hunters’ who had come out with their equipment, seeing Yeongwoo, who was moving rapidly, realized that something was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s not Strongest Sword…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they realized that the barefoot superman walking through the city did not look like the familiar face, everyone flinched and took out their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yeongwoo didn’t have the luxury to pay attention to the henchmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind, Sangju’s Strongest Sword, Dokgo Sehwan, was emitting a formidable presence as he followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was fully armed, even holding a shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strongest Sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they hadn’t declared their names to each other, Dokgo Sehwan simply called Yeongwoo Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget! We deal with the mutants first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reconfirming the agreement with Yeongwoo, Sehwan quickly closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agility was enough to give you chills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Sehwan, too, had nothing on his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s deal with the mutants first. You won’t give up the reward, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo alternated his gaze between Sehwan, who was surpassing him, and the red light pillar that was getting closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, he would encounter the mutants within a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the elimination reward? Does the person who delivers the final blow get it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo asked Sehwan on his back, suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwae-aek!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a solid sound, a hologram of the Gumi Sword Technique appeared in front of Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared flat on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant an attack that couldn’t be blocked even with a shield was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Yeongwoo halted all his thoughts, lowered his body, and slid forward as if slipping down to the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicking up dust, Sehwan, who had been running ahead, also attempted to slide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, too, had received guidance in Sangju Sword Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two top swordsmen moved like each other’s shadows, a message appeared only in front of Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The sensory value has temporarily increased from the original 100 to 480.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Crazy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value was significantly different from when Yeongwoo first clashed with Sehwan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant… he had stolen the senses of another entity, not Sehwan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kraaaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the second mutant in Sangju City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sound as if space were tearing apart, a blade passed over Sehwan and Yeongwoo’s heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo felt all the hair on his body stand on end and quickly raised himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, about 10 meters in front, a vague silhouette of something stood erect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it seemed to be about 5 meters tall, it wasn’t a single entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was a knight riding on a large black horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight, as dark-skinned as the horse, was covered in a shabby cloak and armor all over, holding a sword with a blade length easily reaching 3 meters in its right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the fuck is that?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutant they encountered yesterday didn’t have such a presence, and Dokgo Sehwan’s face froze upon seeing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, seeing this, informed him of what today’s mutant was in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dullahan. A headless knight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering, Yeongwoo pointed a finger at the knight’s left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, it was holding the severed head of the knight itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ugh fuck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sehwan finally noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the head was not attached to the knight’s torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy was holding his own severed head tightly with his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the problem was that the severed head, with both eyes wide open, was trembling with lips chattering as if sharpening its teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, instead of asking Sehwan quickly, Yeongwoo couldn’t help but speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did that person become a mutant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person, Dullahan, had a name tag attached to his torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sangju City Mayor – Kim Hyunho]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was the mayor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a mutant meant he had faced public judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did Sangju City Mayor Kim Hyunho end up on the shortlist for the filtration vote?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, the mayor’s back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sehwan, who belatedly checked the name tag, made a puzzled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he continued his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There were allegations of sexual misconduct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sexual misconduct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo made a frozen expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, it was very similar to the current theme of Sangju City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not certain, and the reset started before the investigation could progress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, there were only allegations of sexual misconduct, and public judgment took place before the truth could be revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…So, in reality, he could be an innocent person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s possible. Or maybe not. Of course, if he was really innocent….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sehwan’s follow-up words, suggesting he might be very angry now if he were innocent, were not continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sangju City Mayor Kim Hyunho swung his sword again, the horse hitting the ground with his hoof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like before, a creepy sound of a breaking wave echoed, and the two top swordsmen saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black sword that the guy was holding was increasing in an unbelievable length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzeaaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This damn fucker…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The length of the black sword seemed to be over 10 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He brought something tremendous. Did he bring that to sweep away all of Sangju City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo spoke, dodging the faint trajectory while Dokgo Sehwan spat on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop the bullshit and figure out how to kill that monster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sehwan’s hands and feet were trembling thinly as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the superhuman who had monopolized 3 million Karma was inevitably afraid of a struggle with a monster that he hadn’t even dreamed of seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Yeongwoo was slightly better off than Sehwan in the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he knew that a monster named Dullahan existed in games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s something I’ve seen in games… but facing it in reality is really overwhelming.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What criteria determine the selection of mutants or creatures?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it based on games, novels, or the entire human imagination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking this far, Yeongwoo stepped backward, taking a combat stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dullahan…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, Sangju City Mayor Kim Hyunho was tapping the ground with his hooves again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since he’s not saying anything, he’s just thinking of killing all of us. It won’t be easy to befriend him this time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo watched the mayor’s movements, and when he saw him moving, he secretly narrowed the distance with Dokgo Sehwan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the mutant’s next attack, the plan was to deal with Sehwan first with his newfound senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now, my senses are more than double of his. If I combine forces with Youngtae, we should have a good chance.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, with the unique sound of a breaking wave, the strange blade swept through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again? Doesn’t that crazy guy get tired?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Dokgo Sehwan was panicking and moving backward, Yeongwoo also jumped backward, grabbing the pumpkin-colored wind chime hanging around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piriririririk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blew into the wind chime, producing a loud noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mayor and even the Strongest Sword of Sangju City were staring at Yeongwoo, the unexpected happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right after the mayor finished his sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yaaaaaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive gnoll came tearing through the sky, leaping down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2069,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","8d25bf4ac956a463aca7e166b0a58c9466582cd1c89e5d59dc4ecc9ec1d80d7f","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-140","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-139",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]