[{"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-352":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},1848316,2454,"Chapter 352","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-352",352,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 352: Supreme Armament (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Culture… business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomiko, still lacking cosmic experience, could only take the words of this eccentric at face value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at least outwardly, it seemed believable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrrr…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The descending ship indeed looked like it belonged to those involved in cultural endeavors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its pristine white, cubic surface gleamed like fine porcelain, descending silently without engine noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could almost say it exuded a certain elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It does seem to have a noble aura, doesn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomiko’s observation made Yeongwoo smile brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he added a cryptic remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve always been curious about who they truly are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean? Haven’t you met them before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have, but I’ve never seen their true form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Yeongwoo had interacted with the Lemu, their signature cubic entities had represented them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they made advertising proposals, they sent intermediaries instead of showing themselves directly to sign the contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooooooosh…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship descending from the sky was unmistakably a Lemu vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that the true form of the Lemu had to be inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lemuuuuu…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo spread his arms wide, welcoming the enduringly intertwined alien force, and the Lemu seemed to respond in kind by sending a signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baaaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like many ships, it emitted a sound similar to a foghorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the ship’s once-pristine white faces shifted to a pearly hue, radiating a gentle, glowing light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current time: 8:49 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was already pitch black, and with no grand events in progress, the Lemu ship was the only source of such dazzling light over Tokyo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those unfamiliar with the Lemu, their appearance was captivating beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psssssh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Lemu’s ship reached a height of 50 meters above the ground, it released a mist-like substance from its base before coming to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared they had no intention of descending further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These guys are being extremely cautious. Well, considering this city is now practically under Dogo’s jurisdiction, it makes sense.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps their earlier encounter with the chairman’s wrath on Earth made them wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Though if the chairman decided to intervene, their precautions would be meaningless anyway. What’s the point of this hesitation?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While musing over this, Yeongwoo tucked the sword he was holding back into his belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the base of the Lemu ship began to split into a square opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected them to send a hologram or something similar for their contact, not to physically open the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a locking sound, thin white pillars extended from the four corners of the ship’s underside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hsssssss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard by this unexpected development, both Jiseon and Yeongwoo flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four pillars plunged deeply into the Tokyo ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essentially, the massive cube ship had deployed legs to support itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t it be fine just floating? Why bother installing those?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo murmured to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a thin membrane appeared between the four pillars extending from the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely transparent, the barrier allowed the ship’s underside to be fully visible, but the occasional shimmer of its surface confirmed that something was blocking the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this was likely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A protective shield?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo speculated internally, the ship’s underside began lowering a gray, square metal plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing something significant, Tomiko let out a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, anticipating that the Lemu would be present on the plate, moved closer to the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrrr…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the square plate descended to roughly 20 meters above the ground, a massive silhouette came into view atop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, it’s huge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomiko, her pupils dilated, spoke to Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The descending plate was a perfect square, each side spanning tens of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the entity standing atop it was so enormous that its silhouette was already visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is this okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a rising sense of danger, Tomiko asked Yeongwoo, but his expression betrayed no tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lemu used to sponsor Japan. They wouldn’t harm you without reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Yeongwoo began removing his Vesedel armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank, clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metallic armor encasing his body hit the ground with a loud clatter, causing Tomiko to scream and step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing now?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Lemu promised support to Yuto, they requested the Naked War.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-so what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It makes sense to receive the rewards of the war in the same manner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This implied that the Lemu would expect it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomiko was already exasperated by the reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You… You’re insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re not going to undress, step back. Don’t get caught on camera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being clothed here would be disgraceful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reward ceremony for the Naked War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was undoubtedly being filmed, just like the war itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it was better for only the unclothed to appear on screen for the sake of marketability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, the Lemu would gladly pay a hefty sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind to go all the way, Yeongwoo gestured for Tomiko to move aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re not going to undress, hurry and leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Jiseon turned to her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What about me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, since you’re already undressed, come closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo proudly invited his mother to the prestigious scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the dragon-shaped Jiseon approached with heavy footsteps toward the direction of Lemu's ship, the gray metal plate finally descended in the heart of Tokyo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thooooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, these guys… they’re robots?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo gaped, his mouth wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray metal plate, spanning hundreds of square meters, was intricately etched with what appeared to be countless circuit patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at its center—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ ……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There sat a figure, unmistakably the master of “Lemu,” perched upon a throne forged of mechanical components.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cape woven from silver-white cables and armor with delicate circuits sprinkled across its surface adorned them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanical body beneath, however, was composed of gray metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hands, also gray, bore rings that looked as if bolts had been partially melted and refashioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing roughly five meters tall, their presence was commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…They look ridiculously powerful.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the throne stood two giant war machines, each at least ten meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, they didn’t feel like bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure’s aura was far too overwhelming for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No wonder they dared to challenge our chairman.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, who had envisioned some rich space tycoon, was stunned by the sheer majesty of Lemu, a presence far beyond his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, isn’t wealth equivalent to power in space?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo, still stark naked, stared at his opponent beyond the transparent protective barrier, the figure on the throne lifted their right hand from the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Jeong Yeongwoo07. Your reputation has reached the very summit of the Machine Tower. It is a pleasure to meet you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ I am the Seeker, the Master of the Machine Tower, and the Architect, Lemu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Not the Lustful King Lemu, but Architect Lemu?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, most prominent figures across the universe loved to use the title of “king.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Dogo, the King of Destruction, did so, and Mara referred to himself as the King of Ten Thousand Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lemu’s title wasn’t “king”—it was “Architect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly did they design, then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had introduced themselves, Yeongwoo also bent at the waist in a polite bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Jeong Yeongwoo07, a human from Earth and the Mayor of Metal Seoul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he would have added “Dogo Special City,” but considering his audience, he tactfully left it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is an honor to meet you in this manner. May I address you as Chairman Lemu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo cautiously inquired, Lemu moved their mechanical facial muscles to form a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Titles are merely formalities. Call me whatever you find comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yeongwoo placed a hand on the hilt of his dagger and said abruptly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Lemu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ ……!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’d be shocked if I called you that, wouldn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo caught a fleeting moment where Lemu’s expression stiffened, his eyes glinting mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case, I’ll call you President Lemu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo suddenly shifted from “Chairman” to “President,” it was Lemu who posed a question in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ May I ask why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For me, there’s only one Chairman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s all right with you, I’ll reserve the title Chairman for him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Chairman Dogo may not be a great businessman, but he is an exceptional warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this a mechanical diss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo mulled over the curious remark as he glanced up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Chairman wasn’t planning to make an appearance today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, he was probably busy working himself to the bone to prepare tomorrow’s wedding gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what Yeongwoo knew, Dogo had so many business ventures that his company rarely had much liquid cash on hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, from their first meeting, Lemu had tried to win through sheer wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Maybe the President is right. The Chairman might be an exceptional warrior but not necessarily a great businessman.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was relative, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least compared to Dogo, Lemu was clearly the better businessman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, Lemu’s attitude showed as much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren’t they addressing someone of significantly lesser stature with the utmost courtesy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That aside, President, what brings you to this humble place today…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo began to broach the subject of the promised payment, Lemu waved their right hand knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ There is no need to embellish your words with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the circuits embedded in the floor lit up in a radiant blue, and just behind the protective barrier, a white mechanical device emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ohhh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the metal plate beneath Lemu’s feet wasn’t ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within its domain, Lemu was practically omnipotent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So that’s why the protective barrier is here? In case the Chairman shows up to start a fight?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reasonable suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But business came first. Yeongwoo turned his gaze to the device rising from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lemu, gesturing as if to say “go ahead,” tilted their palm upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Within it are the promised support items and the special privileges of the Machine Tower originally meant for Mr. Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The special privileges of the Machine Tower?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genuinely curious, Yeongwoo asked, and Lemu leaned forward from the throne to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ All resources of the Machine Tower are devoted to studying the Akashic Records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… what did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Akashic Records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kind of record-book revered as godlike among the denizens of the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what Yeongwoo had heard, the Akashic Records contained everything that happened in the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you saying the Machine Tower’s special privilege has to do with the Akashic Records?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ While no one can access the Akashic Records directly, with sufficient resources, it can be observed. Therefore…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>President Lemu made the most significant movement they had since arriving on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their palms struck together, creating a resounding clap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top of the device that had risen before Yeongwoo opened, revealing two massive icons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The left icon resembled a Karma Coin, likely representing the promised funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The right icon was shaped like an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, don’t tell me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ The Akashic Records holds all of time: the past, the present, and the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Yuto sought to glimpse the future. Jeong Yeongwoo07, do you wish for it as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the… is this guy some kind of universal fortune-teller?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard by the unexpected privilege, Yeongwoo gaped, though his tongue was already forming words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The… the future. If I really can see it, I must.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his response, the eye icon disappeared, replaced by three words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ As a gift for this meeting, I will grant you a glimpse of the future. Choose one of these three fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Family]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Infamy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spouse]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>",1962,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","24952ae75e702084744c427613d3d3916fcfb15cec389e23973eb12e0a9e8f69","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-353","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-351",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]