[{"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-397":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},1848411,2454,"Chapter 397","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 397: Gift Breakthrough (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aldo…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes widened even more than when he had seen Mara, the King of Ten Thousand Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that man—Aldo—was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Why, why? Who is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon, who had stepped outside the wedding hall, was startled by Yeongwoo’s reaction and asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, wearing a dazed expression, opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…It’s Prince Aldo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Prince Aldo? Are you saying there’s another prince you know besides the chairman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Jiseon had no idea about what had happened at the Promotion Halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yeongwoo had no choice but to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That a crazy saint from the stars had come to his wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shelbir Royal Family of Planet Doatel… They’ve done so much good that they’re called the Intergalactic Relief Center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…What? Then why are they here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, the question was how Yeongwoo had become involved with such noble people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon was well aware of the kinds of things her son, Jeong Yeongwoo, had been doing both on and off Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…We were comrades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Comrades?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promotion training peers. Strictly speaking, they received a lot of help from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, it was true that Yeongwoo had also received some help from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, in terms of overall influence, Yeongwoo’s presence had been overwhelmingly dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then… isn’t this a good thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… He’s crazy in a different way, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldo, the second prince of the Shelbir Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had indeed handed him a wedding invitation at the Promotion Halls, but he hadn’t seriously considered the possibility of his visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And understandably so—just look at the lineup of guests who had arrived before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue was packed with people radiating an overwhelming aura of villainy, so much so that someone as gentle as Aldo had long since slipped from Yeongwoo’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aldo, having received the invitation, had crossed the vast expanse of space to keep his promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at last, he had arrived on Earth, the home planet of Jeong Yeongwoo07, the Number One Sword of the Promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAAAAAANG…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, resonant sound echoed again—a combination of grandeur and solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, through the golden waves unfurled by the Shelbir Royal Family, several small ships descended in an orderly line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Yeongwoo realize—some guests had been unable to enter because Mara’s void energy had blocked their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, they were slipping through the passage Aldo’s fleet had opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, so guests were still stuck outside? No wonder it felt like a few were missing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that Mara had been an enormous nuisance, Yeongwoo shot a glare toward the main wedding venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his arms wide and ran toward Prince Aldo’s descending ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAAAAAAAH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shelbir Royal Family’s ship, now hovering just 100 meters above the ground, was truly a sight to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was it three times the size of an average battleship, but its docking position was also unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Wait, is that okay?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had chosen to dock right next to Chairman Dogo’s tomb-ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike every other guest who had steered clear of Dogo’s vessel, Aldo’s ship was parked boldly beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, Your Highness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To dare to share a docking site with a Tier 3 entity… And given that the two ships were similar in size, it almost looked like two equal-tier beings had stationed their ships side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHAAAAAAA!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, from the bottom of the Shelbir ship, an arched bridge extended gracefully to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP! THUMP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sort of landing support system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the bridge’s smooth, porcelain-like material, Yeongwoo slowly lifted his gaze to look at the lower section of the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a rectangular opening appeared, revealing a pristine white staircase descending all the way to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, imposing figures stepped onto the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Prince Aldo….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo recognized a familiar silhouette and was about to wave, a booming voice rang out from within the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-The host must show proper respect before the prince!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, for crying out loud, who the hell is saying that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, Yeongwoo snapped his head up—just in time to see \"someone\" stepping down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANK, CLANK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps were heavy, armored, and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure was a towering knight clad in full white armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about 8 meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Aldo, he was a member of the caramel race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proof?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow caramel protruding from the top of his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike Aldo’s typically gooey appearance, this knight’s caramel had hardened into a rigid, rectangular shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…A royal knight?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the toughest, most unyielding caramel in the entire Shelbir Royal Family—maybe even all of Planet Doatel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Are you the host, Jeong Yeongwoo07?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caramel knight, now halfway down the stairs, looked down at Yeongwoo and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no eyes, nose, or mouth—no facial expressions at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, Yeongwoo could tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was looking at him with sheer arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I’m Jeong Yeongwoo07, the Strongest Sword of the Korean Peninsula and the mayor of Metal Seoul in Dogo Special City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this rather grandiose introduction, the knight’s smooth, featureless head subtly twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he twirled the long flagpole in his right hand and declared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-I am Domtao, a special knight of the Shelbir Royal Family. Host, why do you not pay your respects beneath the royal flag?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The royal flag?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Yeongwoo look up at the beige flag atop the pole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, emblazoned on it, was an emblem resembling the Shelbir ship—a round, jar-like symbol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so that’s the Shelbir flag. How exactly am I supposed to show respect to it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To answer, Special Knight Domtao demonstrated the proper gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped to one knee, lifted his upper body, and fixed his gaze on the royal emblem atop the flagpole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, stretching out his left arm, he solemnly proclaimed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Glory to the Shelbir Royal Family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah. That's enough. Let’s keep it brief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Domtao’s display, Yeongwoo grimaced and simply nodded toward the Shelbir emblem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glory to the Shelbir Royal Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he stepped onto the white stairs, probably to call Aldo, who was inside the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Domtao, standing at a towering 8 meters, moved with a massive presence, blocking Yeongwoo’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Hey, Earthling. Move your foot. This is Shelbir territory. Wait outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message was clear—he was not to set foot on the royal family's ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo chuckled dryly at the unexpected toughness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, peering past Domtao’s arm and waist to glance up the stairs, he muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, not all caramel people are soft. Was it just our prince who was an exception?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Domtao snapped back with an indignant tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-You insolent wretch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But though he twisted his body menacingly, he did not actually strike or push Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, this royal special knight was still from the peaceful planet Doatel—violence and cruelty were far from his nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, but if even the royal knights are like this, how do they expect to protect this planet?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clicking his tongue inwardly, Yeongwoo stepped off the ship’s stairs, complying with Domtao’s demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these were honored guests who had traveled across the vastness of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they weren’t of royal blood, as the host, he had to show them respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAAAAANG...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the distinctive horn of the ship sounded again, and Domtao turned toward the rear, raising his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Prince! Everything is ready!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he knelt on one knee toward the top of the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the silhouettes at the end of the stairs began to move slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures gradually emerged into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, at the forefront stood Prince Aldo, a giant at 5 meters tall with broad shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flanking him were knights clad in white armor, each about 6 meters tall, wielding massive one-handed war hammers, standing in formation as his honor guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Royal families have significant prestige no matter the planet's rank, huh? Pretty impressive for a caramel royal family.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo observed the imposing sight of Aldo’s escort, Domtao quietly made a request—more of a plea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Jeong Yeongwoo 07, I have heard much of your infamous reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-But I implore you, please do nothing to disgrace His Highness’s honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I mean—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was about to retort that coming to this planet in the first place had already been a huge mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t get the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, Aldo raised his arm in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Oh, Sir Yeongwoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Aldo lifted his enormous arm, another familiar face appeared under his armpit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, that’s—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Amana, the guardian of the Sacred Planet Sutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just her—beside her stood Taru, an elemental-immune golem from Pigot Planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Aldo had brought both of them along on his ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the... How did all three of you end up together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo expressed his surprise, Aldo responded with a bright smile, shaping his head into a round circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Is this not a grand occasion for you, Sir Yeongwoo? Celebrations hold more meaning when shared. We gathered here to offer our heartfelt congratulations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike the cheerful Aldo, Amana and Taru seemed to sense something deeply unsettling about this planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ugh, where is that rotten stench coming from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amana covered her beak’s nostrils with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taru wrapped his arms around himself, shivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I... I feel uneasy. There’s no natural energy in the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this was Earth—the planet that had birthed Supreme Evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the two veteran warriors, Earth was nothing more than a horrifying den of wickedness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Domtao, the royal knight, seemed to sense something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Jeong Yeongwoo 07, if there is anything we should be cautious of, speak now. Everything—leave nothing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo subtly glanced at the grand hall, where a thick, acrid energy was emanating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, be sure to show proper respect. Many kings are gathered inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-...Kings?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And most importantly... try not to offer any congratulatory gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Aldo’s face suddenly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Oh! A congratulatory gift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I almost forgot. We brought a wedding gift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a regal voice, Aldo called toward the interior of the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Bring forth the wedding gift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of heavy clanking sounds echoed, followed by synchronized, rhythmic footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank! Clank! Clank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a military parade—knights in white armor marching in perfect formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each group of four carried an enormous palanquin filled to the brim with blue coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait… blue coins?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue coins were rare, only awarded for extraordinary achievements, each worth 50,000 Karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, here were caramel knights, carrying palanquins overflowing with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank! Clank! Clank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More knights emerged from the ship—endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No way… This bastard—no, His Highness…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this overwhelming tide of wealth, Yeongwoo, who had remained unfazed even against Mara’s malevolent energy, found his knees buckling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Yeongwoo knelt before the flag of the Shelbir Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, raising his left arm, he declared with heartfelt fervor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the Shelbir Royal Family...! Welcome to Earth, everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1860,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","dd9427f55a5f7ea6ba60048cb518ab9f8e3b66959d4ece3e882604b4a74f7807","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-398","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-396",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]