[{"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-383":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},1848395,2454,"Chapter 383","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-383",383,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 383: A New Family (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stared at Aratubank with a startled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was shocking enough that his second uncle had been sealed inside the coffin in such a brutal manner, but to think that the uncle inside the coffin was still alive—he hadn’t anticipated that at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on top of that, the fact that the uncle sealed inside the coffin was loudly talking was beyond anything he could have expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can a sealed person still talk?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Yeongwoo began to understand the full effects of Aratubank’s sealing ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Will of the Living】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| The closer to the states of “Alive” and “Happy,” the more damage reduction is gained, ranging from 5% to 25%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Legacy of the Dead】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| In the “Dead” or “Decayed” state, gain a 20% increase in attack power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terms “survival\u002Fhappiness” and “death\u002Fdecay” written in the description didn’t only refer to the moment of sealing but also reflected the real-time condition of the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait a second, then this means…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Will of the Living】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| The closer to the states of “Alive” and “Happy,” the more damage reduction is gained, ranging from 5% to 25%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The maximum damage reduction rate can only be achieved if the sealed person is in a state of happiness… So, doesn’t that mean the uncle trapped in there has to be happy for the sealing effect to reach its maximum potential?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for further analysis; it was undoubtedly true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forcibly sealed person needed to feel happiness, by any means, in order to achieve the maximum damage reduction rate of 25%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, what kind of nonsense is this? This is ridiculous.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo glared at Aratubank with a face full of complaints, a similarly disgruntled voice echoed from inside the coffin-like mythical shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ What’s with that look? You annoyed about sticking with me for a long time? Well, I’m just as pissed off about it. So how about letting me out right now? I’ll forgive everything that’s happened so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho’s voice grew calmer as he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there’s a saying: “Even if you’re dragged off by a tiger, as long as you keep your wits about you, you’ll survive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho was pouring all his effort into escaping this ridiculous trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t possibly spend his entire life trapped in that coffin, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Nephew, no, Yeongwoo! You’re listening, right? Let’s reconcile! We’re family, aren’t we?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho spoke the word “family” with genuine sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment ago, this would’ve been unthinkable for him, but right now, if it meant escaping the coffin, he felt he could accept having a nephew like Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Hey, hey! Didn’t you say I’m your only remaining uncle? Is this how you’re supposed to treat such an important family member?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t wrong, but in this reset world where the Jinhyeon Clan had been reorganized, his plea fell on deaf ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, but someone has to be in this shield, and there’s no one else available. Like you said, you’re my only uncle left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo drove Aratubank into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ve sealed him, but… how on earth do I make Uncle happy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| State: Survival\u002FAnger\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, his uncle’s emotional state shifted again, from “Sorrow” to “Anger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo found himself facing an unprecedented challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving his uncle in an angry state would result in losing too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between a 5% and 25% damage reduction was immense—like heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for someone like Yeongwoo, who dreamed of venturing into space, this kind of versatile effect was something he had to secure at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I wish Uncle could just be happy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering to himself while staring at the sky, Yeongwoo eventually pointed his sword at Aratubank and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, what would make you happy? While you’re in there, I mean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ If you’re going to keep spouting nonsense, don’t even bother asking me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it’s possible to be happy, even while trapped. I’ve done it before, you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ What kind of lunatic are you? What the hell are you talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, however, was completely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were “friends” of his locked away in the Returnee’s Chamber out there, beyond the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were technically his captives, they seemed to live relatively decent lives—or at least, Yeongwoo thought so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course, they have televisions and chess there…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, they were occasionally allowed to venture outside into the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah…!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden idea struck Yeongwoo like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened, and his mouth fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, I’ll let you out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ What? Are you serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, but on one condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ …Condition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I’m asleep or in battle, you have to return to the coffin. Think of the time I let you out as a sort of vacation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho was left momentarily speechless at Yeongwoo’s absurd yet utterly serious proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ F-Fine. Let’s try it. It’s still better than being trapped in here forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, he readily agreed to Yeongwoo’s suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? No running away after I let you out, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ I swear. No running away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming his uncle’s promise repeatedly, Yeongwoo took a deep breath and opened Aratubank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson substance inside surged out, gradually releasing Song Jungho’s massive body back into the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the red waves, Song Jungho’s figure slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, he appeared as a majestic Thunder Dragon, with sparks of lightning dancing between his scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he retained all the powers of a Thunder Dragon as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ You fucking brat, die—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho lunged at Yeongwoo without hesitation, swinging his massive right claw at his unsuspecting nephew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His furious claws left behind trails of lightning, carving bright white paths through the air. Soon, those paths coalesced—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he had anticipated it, Yeongwoo intercepted the strike, already holding out his Illegitimate Shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, I'm disappointed in you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the shield casually in one hand, Yeongwoo spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Song Jungho replied with a trembling voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Hey, I didn’t run away as promised, did I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized instantly that this insane nephew wasn’t just morally dubious but also no slouch in martial prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, you’re not wrong about that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo nodded in agreement, as Song Jungho drew his front paw back and suddenly began radiating an intense white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh! What is it this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blinded by the sudden flash, Yeongwoo stumbled back, clutching his Aratubank shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed a massive presence close by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the hologram function of the regional swordsmanship system wasn’t activating, leading Yeongwoo to a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, Song Jungho! You broke your promise, didn’t you…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He guessed his uncle had chosen to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the white haze cleared, Yeongwoo’s restored vision caught sight of a thunder dragon desperately fleeing through the distant skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite its massive size, the creature’s speed was astonishing—it had already covered several kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo looked down at the Aratubank in his left hand with a calm yet sinister gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[RETRIEVE]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Retrieval Menu had appeared on the shield’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the system had been designed with this very scenario in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No matter how I see it, this clearly means to retrieve the escapee the clan set loose, right? It has to be.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yeongwoo found this function a bit too ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what choice did he have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the glory of the family, someone had to make sacrifices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle! Your field trip is over!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shouted, activating Retrieve, and the massive body of Song Jungho, still fleeing in the distance, suddenly glowed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his colossal form was sucked back into the inside of the Aratubank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yeongwoo, holding the shield, was stunned by the overwhelming retrieval force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Song Jungho himself, it was far worse—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Aaaaaargh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guttural scream erupted from him as he was dragged across kilometers in the blink of an eye, locked back inside the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|STATUS: ALIVE\u002FDESPONDENT\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho had turned transparently pale, almost ethereal in his despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo carefully examined his uncle’s status window before cautiously addressing the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, are you okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, Song Jungho managed to respond, albeit weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Damn it… Did I just become a genie in a lamp?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As expected, he’s a true member of the Jinhyeon Clan. His mental fortitude is solid.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Believing there was still room for negotiation, Yeongwoo offered a half-hearted but plausible olive branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve seen it too, haven’t you, Uncle? The special features of this shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I only care about the default effects. I don’t need to pander to you just to get some extra damage reduction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was practically a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But wouldn’t it be better for both of us if we tried to get along? I want you to be happy too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Then let me out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t do that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ What the hell, you insane brat! Then what do you expect me to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t it be better to make the best of this situation rather than being enemies? Choose the lesser evil. I’ll offer you two welfare options.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo held up two fingers as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As I said earlier, during my sleep and important battles, you’ll need to remain sealed. But outside of those times, I’ll let you out whenever you want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded one finger as he finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho asked, cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ And the other option?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The other option? The Right to Annihilation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ …What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you truly find life as a sealed entity unbearable, I’ll give you the opportunity to end it. You can do it yourself, or I can assist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ You… insane… bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simply being alive and conversing with me right now is already a privilege, Uncle. Every other mutant that landed in Seoul has either died or become my slave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo tapped the surface of the Aratubank meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t it better to live as a genie in a lamp than to die and disappear completely? You can safely observe from within.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Observe what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your sister’s wedding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ ……!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the rise and growth of the great interstellar clan, Renaissance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Jiseon, who had been silent until now, jumped in shock and rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What are you talking about? Why are you suddenly bringing up ‘Renaissance’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t we settle this last time? That’s what we decided to name our clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—When?! You lunatic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding her teeth in frustration, Jiseon unsheathed her greatsword, but Yeongwoo anticipated her move and blocked it with a well-placed kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned back to his second uncle, who remained in the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One more thing, Uncle. I promise you this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ …What’s that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day, I’ll grant you complete freedom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, a status type appeared on Song Jungho’s window that Yeongwoo had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|STATUS: ALIVE\u002FSUSPICIOUS\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Will of the Living” effect applied to Yeongwoo increased its damage reduction bonus from 5% to 10%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho’s tone became cautious as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Complete freedom? When would that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo paused, giving it some thought, before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the Aratubank is no longer needed. I promised to return it to my brothers. No matter how late it is, I’ll release you by then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho fell silent for a moment before asking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ No, I’m asking—when exactly will that be? At least give me a timeframe so I can have a shred of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A goal was necessary to cling to even the faintest glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After counting with his fingers, Yeongwoo finally folded all of them and told Song Jungho:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before a hundred days pass, I’ll set you free.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2006,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","9a4eee6033149d3b498120164245e328fba5d8f8e4fb64c7b18d1361b227cf5d","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-199","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-198",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]