[{"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-321":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},1848285,2454,"Chapter 321","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-321",321,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 321: Special Planet (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congratulatory money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the humans in the room were left stunned, their mouths agape at the unexpected suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you seriously planning to collect ongratulatory money... in this situation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Has he completely lost his mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of all, Jeonggu and Jiseon, the bride and groom, were utterly taken aback, while Yeongwoo merely tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand their confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, are you going to let an opportunity like this pass?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What kind of opportunity, exactly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A chance to receive additional tribute. My parents are getting married... isn’t that a perfect justification?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeongwoo, you can’t just call a wedding gift a tribute, no matter what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu cautiously raised an objection, but Yeongwoo had already turned to Kubu for confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kubu, is it okay if I collect money from the guests? Is there a tradition like that in space?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu glanced back and forth at Jeonggu, still visibly uncomfortable, and Jiseon, now entirely blue with embarrassment, and then spoke with a somewhat resigned tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes, in some cases, guests bring a modest gift to celebrate, depending on the status of the couple or the host of the ceremony. However, it’s not legally obligatory…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s fine, then. If such a tradition exists, I’ll handle the collecting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he got the answer he wanted, and then Bantubangtong, who had been listening quietly, asked a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Wedding gift? Do guests pay money in Earth weddings?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course! Even siblings bring gifts when they attend each other’s weddings, don’t they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked back as if it were obvious, and Bantubangtong’s face grew complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—We also have marriage ceremonies, but there’s no exchange of money. Only sentiments are given and received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed a culture fitting of the fiercely loyal brethren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his heart warm unexpectedly, Yeongwoo approached Bantubangtong and, with a click-clack, placed his hand firmly on the orc lord’s shoulder, speaking sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why not take this chance to learn about a new culture?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go back to your country and bring the money. Since Chief Bang isn’t familiar with our culture, we’ll proceed with a fixed rate. Just bring an additional 20 million karma.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he was asking for a total of 120 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Tw... Twenty million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a bargain price. So go quickly, before I raise it any higher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pointed towards the high-speed transit path, urging him to depart, Chief Bang left with a bewildered expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all that was left was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Kang Yechan, self-proclaimed number one warrior in Gyeongbuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, having sent off Chief Bang, looked naturally in Yechan’s direction, and Yechan’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t mean I have to pay too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, it’s my parents’ wedding. Are you not going to come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo brought up his parents, Yechan couldn’t find a suitable excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reasoning seemed a bit shaky, but after all, it was true that his uncle’s parents were getting married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...How much do I have to pay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yechan asked about the going rate for wedding guests, and Yeongwoo, as before, placed a hand on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to pay anything. What’s a wedding gift between us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But in return, travel to as many cities as you can today to spread the word about the wedding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Are you saying I should tell people to pay the gift as well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by his actions, it seemed he was a tyrant through and through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you do that, you might end up getting stabbed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why I’m sending you. I trust you’ll return safely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Yeongwoo turned his gaze back to Kubu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kubu, when is the wedding ceremony? Can we decide the timing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu blinked his large eyes and looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—According to Earth’s standard, the ceremony takes place 24 hours after the decision-making.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that the wedding of Yeongwoo’s parents would be qtomorrow at around 3 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect timing. By then, we’ll have handled the issue with the mutants in each city….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if the distance to the Korean Peninsula were too great, it would be impossible to arrive on time, so lifting restrictions on the high-speed transit path on the day might also be necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I could make a real profit from this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo imagined the potential gains, Kubu hastily added further explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—However, each officiant requires a unique token that corresponds to the number of participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A unique token corresponding to the number of officiants? What do you mean—is it possible to have more than two participants?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes. It’s quite common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was shocked as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, it was rare in space to have just one spouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what Kubu had just said, it was also common for people to have multiple partners simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the tokens? What do they need to be made of?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The token must be a tangible object shared among the participants, serving as a sort of symbol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t much different from Earth’s wedding tokens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Once the ceremony concludes, the family court assigns a unique code to the token, making it a distinctive symbol, which thereafter signifies the participant’s marital commitment to their spouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Hmm. So, it doesn’t have to be equipment or anything like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Correct. Depending on the family tradition, some use swords or armor as their token, while others use a part of their body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...A part of their body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo wasn’t keen on subjecting his parents to that sort of wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the officiant, or host of the ceremony, he wanted the family’s identity to be proudly displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what Yeongwoo produced as the token was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would something like this work as a wedding token?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than a commemorative coin bearing Yeongwoo’s own face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A coin minted on Earth with the face of the person who would be both the officiant of this wedding and the future head of the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re planning to use that coin as the wedding token…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Seriously, is that a magic coin or something? This kid brings that out for everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the bride and groom showed reluctance, but Yeongwoo held all the authority to carry out this marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can either of you summon the witnesses and blessers? It’s all happening through my connections, isn’t it? I think there’s some confusion here—the officiant is me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo handed the commemorative coin to his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And your true wedding token isn’t this coin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What are you talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo raised the coin close to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The real wedding gift is me. Your beloved, powerful son. So, if you ever feel like ending this family, remember me first. Consider if you can handle your son’s wrath.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This lunatic… is he threatening his own parents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Yeongwoo raised his sword and swung it between his parents with a shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeeetch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quit whining, you idiots!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not my parents yet. If you want to say anything as my parents, first complete the ceremony. Then I’ll treat you with the respect you deserve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tired of the unproductive argument, Yeongwoo sheathed his sword, and Jiseon, who had been about to protest, fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Indeed, many things have become irreversible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those “many things” was the word “dear” that she had already let slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, what use was there in debating anything further?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grand journey was already underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do we make the guest—no, the blessing list?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked Kubu, and a large hologram box appeared in the space between Yeongwoo, Jiseon, and Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This is a list of potential blessing candidates, as currently tracked by the family court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A candidate list? But there’s nothing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo looked curiously at the empty box...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the hologram box flashed, and names began to fill in rapidly from the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Kubu the Mediator\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- The Representative of Chargho's Merchant Guild\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Mir Alliance\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Boltak's Wandering Merchant\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Cheok’s Weapon Merchant\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Shamil Guild\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Rohm’s Prisoners\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Pegua’s Blacksmith\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Guppy Express Corporation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The list continued, and as the unfamiliar combination of characters scrolled on, Jiseon took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—W-what is all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else could it be? It’s a list of all the aliens I’ve met so far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some names were unfamiliar even to Yeongwoo, but seeing many he recognized, he felt sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, wedding invitations could be sent to anyone with even a slight connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Dogo Corporation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Lemu Corporation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Toma Corporation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Destroyer King, Dogo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Mara, King of Ten Thousand Demons\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting with Dogo Corporation, names of prominent figures even within the universe confirmed his suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren't Lemu and Mara rivals competing for Earth's development rights?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it was indeed possible to send wedding invitations even to such entities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... isn't there a risk of the venue being destroyed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s voice, sounding unusually concerned, prompted Jiseon to ask quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Who exactly are these people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explaining everything would be way too complicated; let’s just say they’re cosmic arch-nemeses who will all be in the same place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then... can't you just not invite them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon made a fair point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kubu also supported her position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—A marriage pact is an official ritual guaranteed by the family court. Therefore, uninvited individuals cannot attend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo raised his eyebrows, looking slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, cautiously scratching his chin, he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But... aren't you at least a little curious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Curious about what? If they don’t come, there’s no problem. What’s the issue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better safe than sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon now felt compelled to protect her unavoidable wedding from potential disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crazy son had already drawn his sword and pointed it at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you even a bit curious? What kind of gifts those guys might bring?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What? Why would I care? It’s all just going into your pocket, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your pocket? It’s our pocket now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo proudly displayed the commemorative coin to be used as a wedding gift, the candidate list continued to grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep beep beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Five-Colored Credit\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- The Pilgrimage of the Forthcoming In-Laws\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- The Sacred Heart Envoy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- The Non-Believer, Named\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Temporary Office 060II42 Jiazol\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Planet Court Promotion Review Team 9\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This is insane! When does this list end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It just means your son has lived a busy life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, attendance wasn’t likely to be 100%, and some names on the list were potentially very dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo’s unique curiosity had already taken hold, leaving him nearly unable to resist the urge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth would happen if those guys gathered in one place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what gifts might they bring?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inviting them all wouldn’t be illegal, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked this, Kubu blinked and responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That’s correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the planet won’t get destroyed, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, however, Kubu couldn’t answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—...The list includes many entities classified as Rank 4 or higher under cosmic law. But since it’s an official ritual, the court will take special precautions, so I think it’s unlikely anything you’re worried about will happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, theoretically, the planet could be destroyed, but the probability is low. Is that what you’re saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With about two seconds of thought, Yeongwoo gave his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s invite them all. At least three of them want planetary development rights, so they’ll probably hold back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—...Understood. Now, moving on...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else is there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You need at least two guarantors for the pact. It’s essential to meet the requirements of an official ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu’s firm tone made Yeongwoo respond more mildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly does a guarantor do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—They hand out the gifts to the participants and oversee the entire ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? So, basically...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was essentially the role of an officiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Yeongwoo thought of his mentor and benefactor, Dogo, a successful businessman from outer space and a prince from the Vesedel royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a cosmic wedding required at least two guarantors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That left one more spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m having trouble deciding on the other.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo hesitated, Kubu offered a suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It’s customary to assign one guarantor to represent each participant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if Dogo were to represent Jeonggu, someone related to Jiseon would ideally fill the remaining spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What are you talking about? I don’t know any aliens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to her words, Jiseon had virtually no network in this reset world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true. And if I try to do it, I’m already the groom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, who could they possibly choose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s mind wandered across the cosmos and beyond, searching for a candidate, until suddenly, a thought sparked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Why? Is there someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiseon, his mother, asked, Yeongwoo’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s still one family member left, isn’t there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Who?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My second uncle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another relative of Yeongwoo and Jiseon who had yet to arrive in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhyeon’s second son, Song Jeongho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What are you talking about? He hasn’t even arrived here yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But there’s a good chance he’ll arrive tomorrow. Right here, in Seoul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Yeongwoo’s eyes sparkled with mania.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The wedding is at three, and Uncle arrives at one, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—So...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That gives us two hours, right? In that time, we’ll give him a good beating, and then make him serve as Mom’s guarantor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it was a plan to “civilize” their wild second uncle into an officiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—...Would that work? That guy’s no ordinary nutcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon looked at her son and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo replied in an ominous tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he resists, we’ll just shove him into a coffin. And in an emergency, we can pick anyone as the guarantor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—But what if it goes better than expected?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we can invite my second uncle to be the guarantor. And once the ceremony’s over, we’ll just shove him in a coffin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2323,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","d96bdece447b4d2b199c22201654b436e7aa3d4cf53b1b331682def0bce6f12e","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-322","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-320",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]