[{"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-393":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},1848407,2454,"Chapter 393","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-393",393,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 393: The Big Hand (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWOAAAAAH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Mara's Wreath fired a laser as if it had been waiting for the moment, every being in the venue’s lobby snapped their heads up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Huh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— W-What the hell?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who in their right mind would dare to interfere with the descent of a Level-3 being?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than just being blasphemous, this was an extremely rare spectacle—something one might not witness even twice in a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, when else would one get to see a Level-3 being ambushed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, everyone in the room, especially those from outer space, focused with all their might, eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— ...Ah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— My god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the laser reached Dogo’s warship, and in the next moment, a dazzling light erupted, overwhelming their vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests, who had been lying low with their heads raised, were forced to bury their faces back into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yeongwoo, who had been standing and looking up at the sky, wasn’t spared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ugh! I should’ve brought sunglasses.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to withstand the sheer intensity of the light, he clenched his eyes shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, being a Level-4 existence, Lemu seemed to be able to see through the radiance and spoke in a voice clear enough for Yeongwoo to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly was so impressive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo was about to ask, the overwhelming light that had filled the area suddenly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo quickly raised his head and saw Dogo’s warship descending in altitude, completely enveloped by a hexagonal barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the warship’s body was utterly unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ The chairman's specialty is placing stolen resources in their optimal locations. You should learn from him—there's not much else worth learning from him, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lemu suddenly started using honorifics when referring to Chairman Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was well aware that he had entered the chairman’s attack range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re saying that shield is made of stolen resources? Then whose technology was that originally?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering, Lemu simply rubbed his thumb and index finger together, making the rings on his fingers rotate once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yeongwoo nodded silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course. It must be from the Machine Tower.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not witnessed it before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairman had once beaten Lemu to death and confiscated both his warship and body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way that had been the only time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Lemu had been stripped of numerous assets and technologies by the chairman over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why does our chairman hate the president so much? Is it really just because he’s a machine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo couldn't quite understand and asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Lemu looked at him with an expression resembling that of a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Hate, you say…? How could I possibly evoke hatred from the chairman? I am an object of contempt.\"\\\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Contempt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ The chairman is a truly exceptional warrior. He reveres martial prowess to the point of foolishness, and as such, he sees death—the ultimate expression of battle—as something sacred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that a compliment or an insult?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, given what Yeongwoo had seen and heard so far, he could roughly grasp the meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah. But since the president is a machine and cannot truly experience death, the chairman doesn’t see him as a worthy opponent for battle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Indeed… You will surpass the chairman as a businessman one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had guessed correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as a reward, he caught a fleeting glimpse of Lemu smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ The chairman has arrived. Go and do what you must.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lemu pointed toward the open area ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the chairman’s warship had descended closer to the ground and was now dropping its anchor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CHAAAARRRK—THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive steel anchor slammed into the ground, sending a tremendous shockwave rippling through the venue’s lobby, making even Lemu’s cable mantle billow wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah, now that I think about it, the chairman’s warship never actually touches the ground.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having never seen so many alien warships at once, Yeongwoo only now realized this detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the guest ships, only the chairman’s remained hovering, never making direct contact with the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing that ever touched the planet was that signature steel anchor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That massive gravestone of a ship had never once actually landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the lower section of the warship opened, and from within emerged the Destroyer King, Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— YEONGWOO!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous voice called out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing it, Yeongwoo dashed away from Lemu toward the chairman’s ship, raising his ceremonial dagger high as he shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“CHAIRMANNN! It is my utmost honor to have you at this humble ceremony! 「DOGOOOOOOOO」!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Dogo emblem shone brightly on the upper right arm of Yeongwoo’s Vesedel Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frankly, it was hard to find anything Yeongwoo had achieved or possessed that wasn’t influenced by Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much Lemu tried to buy favor with an extravagant wedding gift, it could never compare to the blessings Yeongwoo had received from Chairman Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brimming with emotion, Yeongwoo ran toward the warship, stopping near its hovering base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo, descending through the air, lowered himself to about three meters above the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he turned his gaze toward Lemu’s parked warship, and beyond it, to Lemu himself, who was standing stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— So the wretched thing arrived in a hurry, I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, wasn’t it Dogo himself who had arrived much earlier than the scheduled ceremony time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiseon came running in a hurry from behind, prostrating herself at Dogo’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Chairman! It is an indescribable honor to meet you again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing the reactions of the other extraterrestrial guests, Jiseon quickly realized that Chairman Dogo’s status was far greater than she had initially imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, Jeonggu arrived, drenched in sweat, dropping to his knees beside his bride-to-be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“C-Chairman…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo nodded in acknowledgment before turning back to Lemu and muttering in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Under normal circumstances, that thing would have been removed from my sight. However, as today is your ceremony, I shall not draw my blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant that if Chairman Dogo were to contribute the highest wedding gift, Lemu would undoubtedly be exiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The president better put in some real effort. But with 1.6 billion, third place should be guaranteed at least.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Dogo lifted his helmeted head and gazed at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo looking up at the sky…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was such a rare sight that Yeongwoo’s eyes widened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Chairman Dogo uttered a most ominous statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—How many human guests are there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sure exactly... but it seems to be dozens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo then turned his gaze toward the wedding hall and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Order the Hammers to prepare human-only seating and reinforce their stability. If Mara brings even a fraction of its true form, all the humans will perish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human-only seating and stability reinforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were unfamiliar terms, but Yeongwoo could somewhat infer their meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that humans would perish the moment Mara’s true form appeared here, \"stability\" likely referred to the ability to withstand its overwhelming presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't it the same when Yeongwoo first met Dogo's shareholders?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the nearby security personnel had struggled to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So basically… he’s telling us to quickly arrange human guest seating with reinforced stability, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one knew when or how Mara might appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there were already quite a number of human guests present here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, guests from Earth were emerging from the distant passageway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman, is Mara’s presence truly that overwhelming? In the end, isn't it of the same universal rank as you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked, unable to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, it was also a question meant to gauge whether the chairman or Mara was the \"stronger Level 3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his opponent was, after all, the chairman of an intergalactic corporation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Mara is arrogant and does not conceal its presence. It’s no different from me not wearing my helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo subtly hinted that if he, too, discarded his helmet, mere humans would die simply from his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, what? The chairman’s helmet is some kind of seal? Does it shoot lasers from his eyes or something?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, one thing was clear: unlike the chairman, who restrained himself, Mara would cause a catastrophe if it arrived at the venue as it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced toward the ceremonial reception area and saw Kobu still lying flat on the ground. Then he spoke to the chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's head to the wedding hall first. We've prepared a ceremonial table for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I already know. Your intentions are obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Dogo curled his right hand into a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the long stretch of Lemu’s circuit tiles leading to the wedding hall shattered in sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after that did Dogo begin to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leisurely flew over the shattered Lemu tiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ ……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the Level 4 machine Lemu, who had dared to oppose a Level 3 being, remained utterly unfazed as it watched Chairman Dogo approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Chairman Dogo entered the lobby, Lemu slowly stepped back for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Chairman, we meet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—We’ve been seeing each other quite often lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if invisible blades were clashing between the two beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, everyone else in the room remained utterly silent, pressing their heads against the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one presumptuous enough to still stand on two feet was Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait? When did…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he realize that Jiseon and Jeonggu, who had followed him to the lobby, were also bowing with their heads pressed to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Dogo, having reached the ceremonial table, called Yeongwoo’s name, Kobu scurried behind the table, seemingly ready to receive the chairman’s gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Chairman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—How much do you want? Name your desired gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There he goes, showing off again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, considering the occasion, the chairman must have come with a thick wallet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo knew very well that Dogo’s cash flow couldn't compare to Lemu’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, once they passed through here and entered the main venue, the second ceremonial table would be waiting with even bigger spenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And after this, he still has to face Mara… Is he really confident?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Yeongwoo cautiously spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To me, the strongest in the universe is none other than you, Chairman… so if you could be the best guest at this wedding as well, I would have no greater wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo bowed his head and gestured toward the ceremonial table with both hands, Kobu, right on cue, straightened up from behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It is an honor to meet you, Chairman! I am a nameless servant who serves the Abyssal Lord, Kwaya!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Kobu refrained from using the name Yeongwoo had given him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Yeongwoo’s surprise, the chairman acknowledged Kobu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I have heard of the Hammers' reputation. Wasn’t Buata’s Grand Citadel your work?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Y-Yes, that is correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu shrank back excessively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason soon became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Impressive craftsmanship. This is what I received while escaping from Buata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairman tapped his left shoulder armor with a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep gouge, as if from an axe blade, marred the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I-I apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Yeongwoo didn’t know exactly what Buata’s Grand Citadel was, it had managed to leave a scar on Chairman Dogo’s armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It was a fascinating experience. You are worthy of receiving my signature. Present it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sssshhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo drew his longsword from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu trembled violently but raised a steel signing plate with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Chairman! I am ready!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu shouted with a courage that seemed more suited to facing execution than receiving a signature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Dogo briefly turned his head to glance at the ceremonial gift ranking projected onto the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a moment's hesitation, he swung his sword, leaving a massive slash mark across the signing plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the chairman’s blade cut through steel, pure white flames scattered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, a never-before-seen inscription appeared on the ranking board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>has claimed the top spot on the ceremonial gift ranking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, the rankings updated without listing any smaller amounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1st] Dogo – 「3 billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2nd] Lemu, Lightning Rod – 「1.6 billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3rd] Kwaya’s Hammer – Undisclosed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4th] Cheok – 90 million\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[5th] Osaek Credit – 50 million\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2063,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","f9251776dcc548310a65513b8d654592cff6caeabcfbd1d859b705542b8bcd81","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-394","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-392",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]