[{"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-402":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},1848066,2454,"Chapter 402","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-402",402,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 402: Gift Breakthrough (6)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is he… is he crazy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the world was spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after seeing the congratulatory donation list with his own eyes, Yeongwoo found it hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10 billion karma donation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was after already donating 5 billion karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now an additional 10 billion had been poured in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1st Place] Aldo,「15 billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2nd Place] Lemu,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3rd Place] Mara, Ominous Eyes,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4th Place] Dogo,「3 billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[5th Place] Hammer of Kwaya, Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current total donation for 1st place was 15 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above all, it confirmed that Prince Aldo’s talk of balance was sincere...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It also means that the Shelbir royal family’s credit is solid enough to approve a 10 billion loan on the spot.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldo hadn’t just casually brought 5 billion in cash for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt the Shelbir royal family’s financial strength was beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how wealthy they were, taking out a 10 billion loan just for wedding donations was excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I think Prince Aldo overdid it. He’ll probably be scolded a lot when he returns to Doatel.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo also had a keen sense of awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Prince Aldo made the 10 billion donation, he could feel the chairs of the assembly members trembling with agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for 3rd-level beings like Dogo and Mara, 10 billion karma was an enormous amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was obvious that for a royal family whose status seemed to be below the 3rd level, 10 billion was a significant sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn’t all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Aldo raised the stakes to 15 billion, anyone wanting to contend with the top two assembly members would now have to spend at least that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This crazy, oblivious caramel bastard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Aldo had completely overturned the assembly members’ banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No matter how proud they are, I don’t think they’d spend 15 billion on donations for a wedding in the boondocks. It doesn’t make financial sense.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lemu’s high-grade legendary spear had only been worth 1.6 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, 15 billion could buy nearly ten pieces of such equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But the problem is...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s gaze shifted back to the donation ranking board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all because of the 3rd place spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3rd Place] Mara, Ominous Eyes,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only position where even becoming the 1st place donor couldn’t lead to banishment—the 3rd place spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, that spot was in Mara’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mara, the biggest rival of the Chairman for this event, and the very cause of imbalance that Prince Aldo had desperately wanted to eliminate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This means I’m the only real winner of this wedding, doesn’t it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was another winner, it might be Lemu, who ended up just above Dogo, through sheer luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, I’ve raked in over 200 billion just from the donations. Sweet.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo tried to suppress the grin that threatened to spread across his face, a broadcast announcement echoed through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The wedding ceremony will begin in one minute.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Finally.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Guests who have not yet made their donation, please do so now. The wedding hall’s entrance will be sealed shortly.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included those who wished to make a second donation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if no one made a second donation within the next minute, the current donation rankings would be finalized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, everyone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo was about to ask the guests to take their seats—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud impact echoed from one side of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning toward the source of the sound, Yeongwoo saw a sight he couldn’t believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master of the Hundred Thousand Sword Mountain and the so-called King of Destruction, Dogo had stepped onto the floor of the wedding hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chairman had never once set foot on Earth before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This act alone spoke volumes about his resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Mara twisted his head slightly and laughed at the sight of Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—A low birth is hard to deny!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was clear—Dogo was the illegitimate child of a royal family, which was why he could set foot on such a lowly planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, then what’s Mara’s origin?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo tried to decipher Mara’s words, the Chairman’s booming voice resounded through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—My blessing for this ceremony has reached the heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Dogo drew a massive sword from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade glinted in the hall’s light, casting a long shadow across the second donation platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Chairman, no way—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that Dogo had failed to overcome his pride, Yeongwoo widened his eyes in desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Anyone who desires the throne, stand before me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader had declared with a sharp edge in his voice, swinging his sword straight down onto the second donation platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword struck with such force that the platform’s top was deeply split, emitting a brilliant glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo had officially made a second donation to claim the top spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was never one to sit idly by while Lemu and Mara outranked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to claim 1st place on the rankings now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Seriously, is he insane? No wonder people say he’s not a great businessman. Just how much did he donate?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stared at the Chairman’s sword, which had quite literally split the platform in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the platform began projecting the updated rankings onto the front wall of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 1] Dogo,「20 Billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 2] Aldo,「15 Billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 3] Lemu,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 4] Mara, Ominous Eye,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 5] Hammer of Kwaya, Private\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20 billion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo unknowingly muttered the amount aloud, Chairman Dogo glanced at him and then sheathed his greatsword at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The wedding hall is well-built, I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairman spoke in a stately tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he suddenly raised both arms to chest height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if waiting for this moment, armrests appeared beneath his elbows, lifting Dogo into the air again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne of the wedding’s top ranking had returned to its rightful owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the virgin road and the altar at the front of the wedding hall began to be adorned with Dogo’s insignia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop, pop, pop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time the entire wedding hall had been filled with the insignia of the number-one ranker, and the guests were all wide-eyed with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the reason was announced via the wedding hall system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The wedding ceremony will begin in 10 seconds.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only 10 seconds left before the final owner of the throne was decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why the wedding hall had already begun the ceremonial process for Dogo, the temporary “true number one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—2-20 billion...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—There’s only 10 seconds left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Is it over just like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes naturally turned to one place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target of their gaze was none other than Mara, King of Ten Thousand Demons, who ranked 4th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fiercely competed with Dogo in the first gift-giving round and was one of only two third-tier beings in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would someone like him be satisfied with the 4th rank?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially beneath a fourth-tier mechanical being like Lemu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Things just got interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all eyes on him, Mara’s face twisted into a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn’t immediately rush to the offering podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price required to save face had risen too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid the shame of being under Dogo and Lemu, he needed to aim for 1st place, meaning he’d have to spend at least 20 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Mara! What are you doing? Come to the field!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo pointed at the offering podium with his finger and called out to Mara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The wedding will begin in 5 seconds.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only 5 seconds remained before the end of the offering period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Executive Daouk was already standing near the podium, waiting for the next guest, and Yeongwoo swallowed nervously in anticipation of a surprise move from a wealthy guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Mara remained suspended in the air, merely staring at the offering podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Fools. How much are you planning to pour into this tiny planet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mara revealed his reluctance to deal with the high offering hurdle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldo, who ranked 2nd, looked up at Mara from the floor of the wedding hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You have plenty of bad karma... but not enough money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Aldo’s taunting remark, Mara split his jaw in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Dogo’s insignia appeared over the heads of everyone in the hall, except for Lemu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep-beep-beep-beep-beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, Mara, Aldo... everyone looked up in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wedding system then displayed an announcement to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The wedding ceremony is beginning.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The offering time had officially ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh no! If that’s the case...!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes darted to the latest ranking board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 1] Dogo,「20 Billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 2] Aldo,「15 Billion」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 3] Lemu,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 4] Mara, Ominous Eye,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank 5] Planetary Inspection Team 9:,「Private」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank 1: Dogo. Acquired expulsion rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank 3: Lemu. Acquired immunity rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Planetary Inspection Team 9? When did they...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes widened at the unexpected last guest on the list, and Chairman Dogo’s booming voice filled the entire hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—There is no place for cowards in this hall, Mara!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the wedding announcement displayed slightly late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「As the first part of the ceremony, the top-ranking guest will deliver their congratulatory address.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo drew his sword and struck it vertically into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Mara, expelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1568,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","7d07193c76f9bb4049019e665202cbb342a87b1ab2598fb6f3a48293d4974275","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-403","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-401",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]