[{"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-387":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},1848401,2454,"Chapter 387","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-387",387,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 387: The Dignity of a Wedding (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The execution platform… it is now available for use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu then added, as if concerned,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—But welcoming guests is also an important part of the union ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, of course. Weddings on Earth follow a similar tradition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wedding on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the groom typically greets guests in the lobby of the wedding hall, while the bride does so in a separate waiting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in cosmic weddings, there was no separate waiting room for the bride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, the host, groom, and bride all stood together to welcome the guests—a rather unusual sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, today's guests are both wedding attendees and a bunch of troublemakers. They're going to cause a mess during the bridal treasure challenge, aren't they?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo frowned at this thought, Jiseon, who happened to be passing by, bumped his shoulder and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Fix your expression. These people came all this way for you, so greet them with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, of course, I'm grateful, but… if we lose the treasure challenge, it's over, isn't it? That means we'll end up bankrupt because of our guests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—How is that the guests' fault? Isn't it your own greed for making such an extravagant gamble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo couldn't find a rebuttal, so he closed his mouth. Seeing this, Jiseon delivered the next line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—But what if we win the treasure challenge? Then, we get to keep all the money they contributed as congratulatory gifts, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—In the end, this has turned into a high-stakes bet. But it was only possible because they put their money down first. So, who should be more grateful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You're saying it should be us, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Of course. And don't forget that this is, above all, a wedding. Smile and welcome the guests properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, Jiseon straightened her posture, standing tall with elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—And if, by some chance, we lose the treasure challenge, don’t act disgracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean no threats of self-destruction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What? You were planning to self-destruct?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did I say that? I said self-destruction threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…Just pay up cleanly if you lose. The fact that so many guests showed up already proves your connections. There will always be another opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sure speak lightly since it's not your problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You idiot, I’m the one who has to run 800 meters while carrying the bridal treasure chest. How is this not my problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Jiseon suddenly removed her mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a bright smile, she stepped out of the main wedding hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding it odd, Yeongwoo followed after her, only to see people emerging from the guest passageway, bowing their heads as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a specially constructed passage, 1.5 meters high, connecting to the Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The low height made it difficult to draw swords inside, forcing the guests to crawl or bend low as they exited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon, having noticed this earlier, had gone out to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ah, welcome! You've had a rough journey!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since Jiseon stood at a towering 3 meters even in her human form, her white hair flowing wildly as she approached, the newly arrived guests recoiled in fear, attempting to crawl back into the passageway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell, are you crazy?! Stop scaring people! Weren't you just telling me to greet them properly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What, you brat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't you see they're terrified? Step back. I'll handle the Earthlings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo reached into the passage and pulled out one of the hesitant guests—someone with a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Wu Qingjin, one of the Shandong Twin Evils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Grandmaster Jeong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jaham of the Shandong One Evil was standing with his head bowed in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, those who knew Yeongwoo’s strength best on Earth had arrived first—Shandong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, a long line of Shandong residents emerged, carrying a horizontal pole in groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pointed at the pole inside the passage, and Zhang Jaham awkwardly smiled before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We brought a banner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A banner…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Jaham nodded and gave a signal, the Shandong residents lifted the pole and carried it into the lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, a white cloth hung between the poles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a congratulatory banner from Shandong, meant to be displayed at the wedding venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〔Sincere Congratulations to Grandmaster Jeong Yeongwoo on the Wedding. Respectfully, the People of Shandong.〕\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Korean characters were a bit crooked, but their sincerity and courage were admirable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with an invitation, traveling to another country for a wedding was a dangerous feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh… Thank you. Please, step into the lobby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stepped aside, allowing the Shandong guests to fully exit the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he pointed to Jiseon and to Jeonggu, who had just walked out of the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my mother, Song Jiseon. And the man walking toward us is my father, Kim Jeonggu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jaham looked up at Song Jiseon, then quickly knelt and bowed his head to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Zhang Jaham, pay my respects to the honored mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Wu Qingjin and the Shandong residents followed suit, bowing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Jiseon tilted her head and glanced at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—These people… what’s their connection to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've been through a lot together. They're the most trustworthy allies I have in China.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—But you always take their money without giving anything back. What kind of supporter would they be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a global corporation's CEO, Jiseon had sharp insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, contrary to her concerns, the Shandong Twin Evils and their people were deeply loyal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, martial artists often had a pure and straightforward side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having witnessed Yeongwoo survive with a sword through his heart, they were awed by his strength and mysterious abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a reset world, they had personally seen what a mere human could achieve when reaching the pinnacle of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A wedding in a world like this… Amazing. As expected of Grandmaster Jeong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jaham once again clasped his hands in salute and glanced around the lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his eyes widened upon spotting something in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-That… What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The execution platform.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"E-Execution platform…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brought the congratulatory gift money, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you won't have anything to worry about over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s words, Zhang Jaham swallowed heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant that someone who didn’t bring the congratulatory gift money might end up hanging there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can submit your gift money and sign the guestbook over there. After that, please wait in front of the main building for a while. It's still under construction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pointed to both the gift submission area and the main building, Zhang Jaham nodded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, along with the people carrying large sacks, he headed toward the gift submission area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they had brought the money in cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, of course. Among Earthlings, no one has the ability to convert cash into another form, so it's only natural.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, cosmic beings were more likely to make remote payments or use cards for their gift money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Hey, by the way...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon cautiously brought up a question while watching Shandong Twin Evils head toward the gift area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Is there a minimum amount for the gift money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I mean, is there a lower limit for cosmic gift money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I’m not sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, that was a question Yeongwoo had never considered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could there be a minimum requirement for congratulatory money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—No, but think about it. Someone could just bring a single coin. Technically, that still counts as a gift, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that's true, but... Weren't you the one saying earlier that people should have a grateful heart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You idiot, that's completely different! If I have to run 800 meters later, it better be worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I suppose... but I've never heard of a minimum gift requirement before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was something they could establish from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could simply make a rule that anyone who doesn’t bring a certain amount would be executed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But shouting that out loud would look ridiculous... I still have a long way to go. I should’ve thought of this in advance.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo was berating himself for his oversight, Shandong Twin Evils seemed to have completed their gift submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the gift area flashed brightly, sending a beam of light toward the front of the main building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What the hell is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beam from the gift area projected a message onto the flat surface of the main building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the words that appeared were—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shandong Twin Evils, Zhang Jaham \u002F Wu Qingjin]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Congratulatory Gift Submitted!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gift ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s jaw dropped at the absurdity of it all. Then, the amount of the submitted gift was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「To celebrate the wedding of Strongest Sword Jeong Yeongwoo’s parents, Kim Jeonggu and Song Jiseon, we have received 30 million Karma.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These crazy bastards.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu, Tobu, Chobu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo shook his head, searching for the lunatics who designed this insane system, another message appeared on the main building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Since the first gift submission was 30 million Karma, the minimum gift amount is now set at 15 million Karma!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loophole in this wedding’s planning that Yeongwoo hadn’t noticed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minimum gift amount—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had already been taken care of by Kwaya’s Hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These guys...!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A delayed wave of emotion hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, from the passageway connected to the tower, another familiar figure emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Gwanak’s First Sword, Jo Sangik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had essentially been Yeongwoo’s guardian when he first came to Seoul, and even now, he was a reliable administrative supporter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the second guest to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope I’m not late?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jo Sangik stepped out of the passageway, bowing slightly, Yeongwoo greeted him warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vice Minister! Late? No, I’m just grateful you came at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo faithfully followed the etiquette his mother had taught him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that politeness didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because at that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another message appeared on the front of the main building, announcing the next procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Guests who have brought less than 15 million Karma in gift money, please proceed to the execution platform.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik’s expression stiffened as he read the announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, just as shocked, turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vice Minister?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1747,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","cbc4ddcd54ba85b7f46974418b3cead236bf91b9a931b271ec76c47cb78614d0","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-388","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-386",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]