[{"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-337":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},1848301,2454,"Chapter 337","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-337",337,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 337: Becoming Each Other's Shadow (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-this is impossible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is... a nightmare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many orcs are there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The endless line of orcs left even the Strongest Swords, standing bare and exposed, with their jaws agape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fuck, never thought I'd find myself face to face with orcs, especially naked ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jang Jeongho, Strongest Sword of Dongdaemun said, seeing over seventeen thousand naked orcs in one glance was a truly shocking sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, elsewhere:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo ran forward, calling out to Bantubangtong, who was supposed to be leading the brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tat-tat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, from within the ranks of red-skinned, similarly naked orcs, emerged Master Bang in his bare state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-A small foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Bang! Thank you for traveling such a long way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo greeted him cordially, but instead of acknowledging the greeting, Bantubangtong looked at the naked humans gathered behind the small foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Who are they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are the best swordsmen of Seoul. They have considerable martial skills and will help protect the brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo intended to position these swordsmen among the brothers to face the Japanese army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Yeongwoo's words, Bantubangtong nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, raising his head again, he searched for Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Where is Jeonggu? Is he dressed as promised?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bantubangtong wanted to verify whether the troublesome small foot had clothed Jeonggu as agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anticipating this, Yeongwoo gave a sly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I left my father safely in Seoul.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-...Are you sure? Is Jeonggu really in Seoul?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't believe me, you can visit Seoul after the war is over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bantubangtong still looked doubtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with the war about to begin, Yeongwoo couldn't afford any more delays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are far more brothers than expected. I think placing our people in units of around 2,000 brothers each would be best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo said this and was about to call the naked Strongest Swords gathered in the distance, a large timer appeared above the occupied territory far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:04:59]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five minutes...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war on Tsushima Island was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was another issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeeech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just the timer that appeared with five minutes left until the start of the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, what is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, look at the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Strongest Swords, already on edge due to their nakedness, were the first to notice the change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bluish barrier was forming in the sky above Tsushima Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, soon after:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop-pop-pop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiny metallic objects started forming a mesh-like structure over the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They look like metal balls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this, a concert stage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Strongest Swords's worried comments were pretty accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, those 'metal balls' started rolling around in place like eyeballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yeongwoo let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'These insane bastards are installing cameras out in the open?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that this war was being filmed as content by Lemu, Yeongwoo realized that those objects in the sky were thousands of miniature cameras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, a few moments later:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrrr!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the metal balls in the center of Tsushima Island's sky fused together, forming a much larger, round camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...The main camera.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo realized there was no longer any point in hiding the fact they were being filmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he closed his eyes in resignation, the Strongest Swords began screaming and pointing at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-that, isn't that a camera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck, it really is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this all being recorded?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Strongest Swords, realizing they were being filmed by an advanced alien camera, directed their gaze towards Jeong Yeongwoo, the person behind this unbelievable scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeongwoo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You madman, Jeong Yeongwoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is going on here? Explain yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo responded with a bitter smile, looking up at the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that's right. It's all being recorded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying that's really a camera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flustered Strongest Swords tried to cover themselves with their arms and weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, turning their backs to the main camera exposed them to the naked orc army, and turning around made them face the camera head-on, leaving them in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik, the Strongest Sword of Gwanak District, gave up even trying to cover himself and stepped forward to face Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeongwoo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given the situation, I won't complain pointlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what I expected from the Vice Minister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a holographic guide appeared in Yeongwoo's vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo's pupils dilated, former Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance Jo Sangik lunged at him, grabbing him by the throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, you crazy bastard! Have some damn sense...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Yeongwoo's devilish schemes had shattered even Jo Sangik's composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik, completely losing his temper, clung to Yeongwoo naked, screaming in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo allowed him to strike a bit before gripping Jo Sangik's arm tightly and throwing him effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, wham!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice Minister Jo, aren’t you part of the core of this country's administration? There’s a lot more ahead; if you lose your temper over this, how will you handle what’s coming next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik, sprawled on the ground, asked in a voice that sounded like he was about to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over this? What the hell is going on next? What is this all about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry. It’s true that this scene is being filmed, and yes, we’re getting paid for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh-who is filming...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lemu. It’s a galactic adult film production company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying we are currently appearing in some kind of... galactic adult film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, probably. Although I’m not sure exactly how it will be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik closed his eyes as if resigned to his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Strongest Swords, who had been listening closely, did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, the people on Earth won't be able to see this footage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the words 'most likely' were left unsaid, the Strongest Swords knew what it implied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If aliens could see it, then one day, the people of Earth would too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Jeong Yeongwoo's vision was to make Earth part of the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve sold our dignity. To the galaxy, no less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik muttered in agony, eyes still closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pulled him up forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be ridiculous, Vice Minister. Whose dignity did I sell? I sold your naked bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, pointing south of Tsushima Island, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a bit of nudity can make your dignity vanish, then you might as well go die out there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the direction he pointed, there was the sound of a roaring crowd:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waaaahhh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There it is! I see the occupation flag!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy in this Tsushima War, the Japanese army, was charging forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were completely naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly as Yeongwoo had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What... what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re naked over there too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Strongest Swords, seeing the naked Japanese soldiers, were confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one thing for them to be naked, but having everyone on this battlefield unclothed was an entirely different matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Yeongwoo quickly took control of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Japanese army! The Japanese army is attacking!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The term \"Japanese army\" wasn’t technically incorrect, but it was a deliberate choice meant to stir emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they heard that the Japanese army was attacking, the fighting spirit of every Strongest Sword surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was a deep-seated national resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, it wasn't just the Red-foot Orcs who embodied history in living vessels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we lose the occupation flag to the Japanese army, not only will we be defeated, but we won't get paid either! Stop them now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shouted roughly while brandishing his sword, and the Strongest Swords, who had been busy covering themselves up until now, hesitated before picking up their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much their naked selves were exposed in the universe, losing to the Japanese army right in front of them was something they couldn't bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, this really is a Korean-Japanese War.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why the hell are those guys naked too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s win this war first, then we can talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally motivated to fight, the Strongest Swords sprang up from their positions, while Bantubangtong, standing in front of the Red-foot Orcs' formation, looked at the timer in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:23]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were 23 seconds left until the protective shield around the occupation flag disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bantubangtong turned back to his brothers and gave an order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- It’s time to make our fallen brothers shine even brighter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, waving his hand forward, he shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Spearmen, to your positions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventeen thousand Red-foot Orcs immediately shifted their stances, and the spearmen, who had been preparing their spears among the infantry, stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:06]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with only 6 seconds left...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Ready!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lord Bang's command, the spear-wielding brothers took their throwing stances, and as the timer hit 2 seconds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:02]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a shout!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brother holding a large brazier ran forward from a designated section of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:00:00]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the timer expired, he hurled the large brazier towards the direction of the occupation flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames and torches inside the brazier scattered, creating a kind of flare effect, and the advancing Japanese soldiers were suddenly illuminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Orcs...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Orcs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current time was exactly 7 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was growing dark, so the Red-foot Orc army was also revealed by the brazier's light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that an Orc unit had been lying in wait across the Tsushima region, the naked Japanese warriors momentarily froze, and in that instant, the Red-foot Orcs launched their spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Spear throw, commence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lord Bang’s command, thousands of large spears soared into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they were under a massive storm cloud, with the sky filled with piercing sounds, and in an instant, spear tips rained down over the Japanese soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even more surprising was the skill of the Japanese soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naked, without a single piece of armor, the Japanese soldiers displayed incredibly precise movements, deflecting all the spear tips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is that? I’ve never seen this kind of weapon before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyebrow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that every Japanese soldier held something like a glowing sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a faint, slightly blurred light, as if light was refracted underwater, and every Japanese soldier had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be the special blessing granted by Lemu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell... Why are they fighting so well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Japanese soldiers deflecting thousands of spears, the Strongest Swords from Seoul suddenly became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Japanese side easily cut down the last spear and let out a triumphant cheer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waaaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Tsushima War will be our victory!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Charge forward, everyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having successfully defended against the first attack, the Japanese army's morale soared, and as they rushed toward the occupation flag, the Seoul Strongest Swords realized the identity of their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those are... Sword Masters, Sword Emperors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swordmasters? Aren’t those regional titles?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the 200 naked warriors Yuto had prepared were top-tier Japanese fighters with regional titles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go secure the flag!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the Japanese army was almost at the white occupation flag, and the naked Strongest Swords, growing anxious, turned to look at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it time to move in? We’ll lose if they take the flag, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeongwoo, are you going to fight or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at that! They’re about to capture the flag!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Strongest Swords hastily got into their fighting stances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Japanese force included hundreds of elite fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaging without Yeongwoo would be a suicidal move, so everyone awaited his battle command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finally, Yeongwoo looked around with a satisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems everyone is ready now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ready for war, that is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he suddenly looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General! It’s been a while since we requested artillery support. The target coordinates are...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>",1978,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","612c9ddfd3b1010d4784f4f43a745d714cd744472c8162caccc7ec726db3f78e","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-338","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-336",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]