[{"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-363":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},1848338,2454,"Chapter 363","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-363",363,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 363: Between Good Karma and Bad Karma (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly does it mean to be a villain in this vast universe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Yeongwoo had never once considered himself a true villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he caused minor inconveniences from time to time, but in the grand scheme of the universe, his influence was barely a speck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, weren’t there countless individuals in this universe far stronger than Earth's so-called greatest swordsman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Lemu, who could even glimpse the future, or Chairman Dogo, who could beat Lemu to a pulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the things Yeongwoo had encountered so far were but a tiny fraction of the vast cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, a feeble existence like Jeong Yeongwoo07?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m just a guy trying to live my life as best I can. How could I be a villain?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeong Yeongwoo07, a cosmic being with millions of evil karma points to his name, lunged forward with a fierce expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body and gaze were aimed at the spot where three virtuous aliens from Team 023 had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s already too late! Everyone, get over here! If you get hit by that thing, there won’t even be remains to send back to your home planet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo shouted, the area around him was already stained crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was due to the bombardment from Team 002, which had opened the sky above the promotion field and cast a fiery red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever it was, the planetary weapon from the other side emitted a reddish hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ve never seen anything like that before. Can I block it with this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced at his only defensive mythical equipment, the Aratubank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Aratubank」 - Mythical Shield\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Immunity】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Coffin】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Shared Pain】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Immunity】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| This shield cannot be destroyed and can block most non-physical damage and mental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to its immunity effect, the shield could theoretically block that laser as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this depended on whether the bombardment fell under the \"most\" category of non-physical damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, Yeongwoo had no other options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the gaping sky above, a blazing red laser beam descended, and Yeongwoo immediately raised the Aratubank over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A semi-circular barrier unfolded around the Aratubank as it faced the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a diameter of about six meters, the barrier was clearly the manifestation of the \"Invulnerability\" effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Yeongwoo's command, the virtuous aliens leapt behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Gasp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-It’s dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Wait for us!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the guardians and representatives of their planets, they had an overwhelming desire to survive— even if it meant hiding under the shield of a villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tremendous pressure struck the Aratubank as the bombardment engulfed Team 023.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Aaaagh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Oh no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Help...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three virtuous aliens screamed under the overwhelming pressure they’d never experienced before, while Yeongwoo turned his gaze towards Team 002.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, it’s going to be melee combat now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy, seemingly shocked that their bombardment had been blocked, simply stood and watched from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the dark-clad members of Team 002, a single figure emanating a bright light raised an arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Szzap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the end of their arm, a lightning spear began to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously? Are those bastards targeting me while I’m maintaining the barrier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to form, the figure threw the lightning spear moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Szzzzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning spear tore through the air of the promotion field’s midwestern region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it hurtled toward him, Yeongwoo thought of twisting his body to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Taru, a golem from the Pigot planet, stepped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I’m immune to elemental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo widened his eyes in shock, the lightning spear collided with Taru’s abdomen and dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he claimed, Taru was indeed immune to elemental damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, this is why people in the universe prefer using ability attacks against beings like him!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo couldn’t help but marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Taru’s immunity to all elemental damage, he was practically invincible against elemental-type dragons and similar foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The universe truly is vast.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo was lost in thought, the laser beam that had stained the surroundings crimson finally ran out of energy and dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Aldo and Amana, who had been crouching under Yeongwoo’s shield, cautiously raised their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Team 002 started showing signs of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So it’s really time for melee combat now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two mythical pieces of equipment at his disposal, Yeongwoo felt supremely confident in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he lowered the Aratubank he had held aloft and stared at Team 002, the enemy suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Started running away at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing Team 023 block both their bombardment and sniping attempts, Team 002 decided to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Those guys... They’re real experts!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clicking his tongue at their cold judgment, Yeongwoo quickly prepared to give chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can’t let them get away! If we do, they’ll become top-ranking teams. We have to catch and kill them now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo declared menacingly, clutching his weapon tightly, speaking of \"death\" yet again in front of the virtuous aliens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, such words would have drawn resistance from his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, fresh off the terrifying laser bombardment, their reactions were markedly different from earlier in the trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Stand beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Amana hefted the hammer she was holding onto her shoulder, spread her feathered arms, and looked toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unsure of what was happening, Yeongwoo obediently stood beside her as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Aldo and Tarudo silently followed Yeongwoo and stood nearby in alignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, the bodies of the four aliens were connected by a ring of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, everyone in the area was propelled dozens of meters into the air—at a tremendous speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo widened his eyes in astonishment at the incredible momentum, Amana spoke in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Today, I shall commit a duty I do not welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then turned her gaze toward Unit 002, which had already moved far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their mobility was extraordinary, and they seemed poised to disappear from view in a moment, but Yeongwoo instinctively understood:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The specialty of the Owlbear from the Sacred Planet Patrol was flight and acceleration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catching up to such an escape would be simple for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Doing good deeds does not mean being weak. It simply means not being evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amana, gazing at the sole villain of Unit 023, spoke as if offering a reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, flailing his legs in the air, shouted back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think committing evil deeds makes one just evil? It doesn’t make you weak either! In this universe, if you’re weak, you can’t even commit evil deeds!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pointed toward Unit 002, now just a tiny dot in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go! I’ll take care of all the evil deeds myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Amana’s eyes glinted fiercely, and her feathers bristled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flap, flap, flap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a powerful shout, she shot forward diagonally, carrying the three unit members bound by the ring of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a kind of gliding, but the speed was comparable to ultra-fast movement lanes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them and Unit 002, which had vanished from sight moments ago, closed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, for Unit 002, who was fleeing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-W-what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Above us! What is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t help but be startled as they saw Unit 023 flying overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Go, guardian of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Amana spoke, she released Yeongwoo from the ring of wind that bound him and sent him plummeting to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right into the midst of Unit 002.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seriously, just dropping me here like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his complaint, Yeongwoo began disrupting Unit 002’s formation the moment he landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his landing, he split a black-armored knight in half, making it clear to everyone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t deal with this lone intruder immediately, everyone here would die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Gunaki!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the black knight fell, a frightened alien standing behind him shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alien was a steel humanoid, with heavy chains draped over his back like a cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dark gray skin, entirely made of steel, gave him an appearance of strength, but his face was full of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that their opponent had instantly killed another crew member made it clear he could do the same to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Kill him! This one’s dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the steel humanoid shouted and drew blades from his fingertips, Yeongwoo’s Aratubank struck his jaw first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastards, don’t even think about running anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing a sharp presence behind him, Yeongwoo turned and raised Bastard to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond Bastard’s blade, a golden sword glimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-You bastard...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked in surprise as he saw his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A navy-blue gorilla was locking swords with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gorilla’s strength was immense, enough to push Yeongwoo back bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, to the side, another enemy who had thrown a lightning spear earlier was preparing an ambush, as the hologram had already warned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The level here really is something else.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he couldn’t clean up the area at once in his current state, Yeongwoo rolled backward to escape from the gorilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Bastard, he severed his own left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, including the gorilla, froze momentarily, stunned by the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-He... cut off his own arm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Who does that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their planet, meeting someone who would willingly sever their own arm was a rare occurrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the true nature of Yeongwoo, who had lost his arm, was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshhh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Corrosive Blood】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Blood becomes corrupted, gaining corrosiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood pouring from Yeongwoo’s wound melted the ground beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being whose entire body was essentially a weapon—this was Jeong Yeongwoo07.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Did you see that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gorilla holding the golden sword took a step back, asking his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before anyone could answer, Yeongwoo moved first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his severed arm, spraying blood across a 180-degree arc, and charged toward Unit 002.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gorilla, who was the first to be doused in Yeongwoo’s blood, screamed and collapsed, and at that moment, a system message appeared in the sky above the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「10 minutes have passed since the trial began.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The power and score rankings will be revealed shortly.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All teams are advised to finish their battles promptly and check the rankings.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>w\u003C\u002Fp>",1722,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","bf2619ddc91ab802bf0ab834cbc5f692d81a69721ae7e360c112a5f6e5c0116b","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-162","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-161",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]