[{"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-403":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},1848067,2454,"Chapter 403","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-403",403,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 403: Gift Breakthrough (7)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first authority exercised by the number one in the celebration rankings: Mara’s expulsion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Dogo made this decision, all the guests turned their gazes to Mara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Dogo…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mara, who had just been ordered to leave, had dark energy enveloping both his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he was preparing to go on a rampage before being kicked out, likely to cause some damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chairman Dogo raised his gaze to the sky and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— What are you waiting for? Get that man out of here now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the chairman made a motion to rise from his throne, the entire venue began to glow silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a new symbol filled the previously empty space where Dogo’s wedge-shaped emblem had not been engraved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the blinding light piercing his vision, Yeongwoo managed to open his eyes and look at the symbol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a simple design—a large circle intersected by a single horizontal line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It’s the emblem of the Family Court, Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Family Court?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo turned around, squinting, he noticed Kobu standing nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes. Since the wedding system does not have the authority to expel Mara, in cases like this, the Family Court intervenes to ensure the integrity of the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a pillar of light pierced through the ceiling and enveloped Mara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— You insolent fools! How dare you…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mara tried to shout, but before he could even finish his tirade, the light pillar disappeared—taking Mara with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the spot where the king of the void had stood was wiped clean, Yeongwoo’s jaw dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of Mara’s epithets was “The One Who Walks in the Shadow of Universal Law.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he had just been forcibly expelled from the ceremony by the Family Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after contributing billions in celebration gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought Mara walked in the shadow of cosmic law? How couldn’t he stop his expulsion from a mere ceremony?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu gently stroked the helmet covering his face before cautiously speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This place… is not a shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It has always been within the Family Court’s domain. So Mara appearing here in physical form was, in itself, astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after hearing Kobu’s explanation did Yeongwoo finally understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Mara really did mean well… He just didn’t have enough money!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mara—the master of the void, the one who walks in the shadow of cosmic law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, he could roam the void, disregarding the laws of the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because today was a special occasion, he had shown up on a backwater planet governed by cosmic law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a crime lord leaving his lair to attend a friend’s wedding, despite the place being surrounded by police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in the end, he was crushed by an even greater force—money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So the chairman is also bound by cosmic law inside this venue, huh? Even though he’s known as the “Destroyer King,” he’s also a businessman.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering how diligently he paid taxes, it wasn’t unreasonable to think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident also made Yeongwoo more acutely aware of the power of cosmic law enforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But then again, the chairman has beaten up public officials before… The universe really is unpredictable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lunatic pioneer Aldo, the pride-obsessed Dogo, and Mara, who didn’t even consider lower beings as insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere in between, cosmic authority seeped in, barely visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, how was a backwater planet like Earth supposed to survive in such a world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Power… and obscene amounts of money.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Family Court’s emblems that filled the venue vanished, and the system text reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What an impressive speech. Truly well done.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Next up is the main event of this ceremony—the ‘Breakthrough Ceremony.’」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Finally!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To realize the celebration gifts recorded on the ranking board as actual profits, one had to clear this critical checkpoint—the Breakthrough Ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yeongwoo succeeded, he would receive billions in cash and monstrous gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this wedding would mark his transformation into a completely different being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I pour those billions into my abilities, I’ll become a monster. Even splitting the money to buy equipment would have the same result.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even fund planet development projects with that money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upgrade queue for Metal Seoul was already packed to the brim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Winning first place in the promotion tournament had unlocked dual infrastructure design for the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Please decide the order of breakthroughs for each ceremony participant.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, the Dogo emblems above Jiseon and Jeonggu’s heads began to glow blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to indicate that they were the ones who would undergo the Breakthrough Ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icons of one and two vertical bars also appeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What…? Can we just decide the order however we want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon tilted her head as she asked, while Jeonggu responded in a nervous voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I think so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to prior discussions, Jeonggu would enter with Yeongwoo, while Jiseon would enter alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this wasn’t a wedding between two families, Yeongwoo was the only one representing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The Breakthrough Ceremony will soon begin. Guests are encouraged to prepare for the breakthrough defense.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system began stirring up the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Breakthrough defense is a critical procedure to test the resolve of the participants. It will serve as a great trial to enhance the depth of this wedding.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Are you kidding me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glared into the air after reading the absurd system message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the next announcement threw the entire venue into an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「If the participant drops the ceremonial box due to lack of resolve, all guest contributions will be refunded.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Oh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Full refunds?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— So we just have to make them drop the box?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many guests were attending their first wedding of this kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「During the Breakthrough Defense, all forms of interference and contact are allowed, except for lethal acts. The defense ends when the participant reaches the ceremonial altar.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simpler terms, they could obstruct the couple’s path in any way until they reached the end of the aisle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they didn’t injure or kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So they could slam into them or launch a mental attack?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo felt darkness creeping into his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His could cover for his father, but his mother was entering alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, are you sure you’ll be okay on your own?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked Jiseon, but her sharp response came immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What if I’m not? If you don’t have a solution, stop with the useless talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear his mother was also nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no wonder—the guests’ excitement had grown palpable after the refund policy was announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Please decide the breakthrough order for the participants.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system urged the couple again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo cautiously looked at Chairman Dogo, the number one in the celebration rankings and his official sponsor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently asked if the chairman could help with the breakthrough defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Dogo was technically a guest, he could step in if he wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo, catching Yeongwoo’s gaze, sheathed the sword he had drawn earlier and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— There is no place for cowards in this venue, Yeongwoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, from the chairman’s perspective, helping them break through the ceremonial procession might have seemed disgraceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, by choosing not to help either side, one could at least hope for a refund of the congratulatory money due to implied negligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it. Looks like we really have to handle this on our own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes, as the chairman said, there is no room for cowards. Not even in this universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, it seemed Jiseon had made up her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was fiddling with the large sword at her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what, you can’t cut down the guests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— There’s no rule against the attackers using lethal force, only the defenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he thought about it, that was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least according to the rules heard at the venue, there was no rule prohibiting them from beating or killing the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, regardless, this place is under the jurisdiction of the family court. If we kill a guest, we’ll be thrown straight into prison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, in this universe, even being charged carries an 84% mortality rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Still, going to prison might be better than going bankrupt and losing everything. And don’t they make billions in annual salaries?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Damn. Your mindset is completely different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, his jaw hanging open, suddenly had a realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He desperately called out the name of the Crimson Foot Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Bang! Lord Bang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from afar, Bantubangtong came running with the Aratubank shield in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— What’s going on, Little Foot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The shield. You should return it now. You have no use for it anymore since there’s no more Mara, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— …Well, that’s…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Bang’s face twisted in reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been happy for a brief time, being able to keep the family relic close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, that time was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Can’t I hold onto it until the ceremony ends?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. We’re on the verge of complete ruin, and now is not the time to be picky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, Yeongwoo grabbed the Aratubank shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Bang released it with a defeated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary shield finally returned to its rightful owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it was handed over to Jiseon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go with Uncle during the ceremonial procession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, two “Jinhyeons” simultaneously cried out in protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhyeon’s chairman, Song Jiseon, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Song Jungho, sealed inside the Aratubank shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we don’t establish the family properly, we’ll all go down together like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— ……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Damn it. But isn’t this technically not even your family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho asked sarcastically from within the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not my family? Our Renaissance family is the legitimate successor of the Jinhyeon clan in the era of space expansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, for a “legitimate” family, their family names were all over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Uncle is also part of our family. And to reiterate, if I go down, you won’t have any future either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ You crazy bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho was furious, but Yeongwoo wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, all Song Jungho had left was family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the long term, the family his sister and nephew were trying to establish had to stand firm for Song Jungho to secure any semblance of stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All ceremony participants, please determine your procession order. If not decided within 10 seconds, the order will be assigned randomly.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceremony system imposed a time limit, refusing to wait any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo handed the Aratubank shield to his mother and grabbed Jeonggu’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clench!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My father and I will break through first to see how it goes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re going first. Pick the order.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you serious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry up. There are only 6 seconds left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo urged him, checking the timer floating in midair, Jeonggu quickly touched the order icon in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「First ceremonial procession: Kim Jeonggu11 will proceed first.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Yeongwoo and Jeonggu were teleported near the entrance of the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a ceremonial box the size of a small watermelon appeared on Jeonggu’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Catch it! Quick!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shouted in surprise, and Jeonggu barely managed to hug the ceremonial box with both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, that was almost a disaster right from the start.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu was already drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the virgin road beneath their feet lit up, and the symbol of Dogo extended along the path through the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssssh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It revealed the route the two had to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s so long…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The virgin road stretched for about 800 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu was already trembling with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the system’s text appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Now, the groom Kim Jeonggu11’s will shall be tested. Rank 1, please raise the ceremonial signal when ready.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue torch appeared to the right of the throne holding up the Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the chairman raised it, Yeongwoo and Jeonggu’s ceremonial procession would begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairman grabbed the torch’s handle and looked at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— ……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scars of countless battles were evident beneath the helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something odd about the chairman’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing a foreboding feeling, Yeongwoo suddenly felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— To add depth to this ceremony, I will pay 2 billion karma to anyone who makes them drop the ceremonial box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Begin the procession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairman raised the torch high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2097,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","3d4790cb6f3bde82ba48746e67f0b96fbbd7a1aa08e45e0aafe1361f5e9ec17f","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-404","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-402",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]