[{"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-405":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},1848069,2454,"Chapter 405","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-405",405,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 405: Gift Breakthrough (9)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell? These guys are more useless than I thought.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After knocking down all of Voltak’s wandering merchants and dashing along the virgin road, Yeongwoo’s sight caught the sight of Shelbir’s knights struggling against some boulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing still stuck here? Where’s my father?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked the knights, and someone pinned to the ground barely managed to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—H-He went ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight, still grappling with the boulder, was merely holding it in place rather than overpowering or subduing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…This is why virtuous people are useless.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Yeongwoo kicked one of the boulders hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knight who had been trapped beneath it twisted his head around and looked up at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Agh… treating wedding guests like this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These guys aren’t my guests during the wedding gift breakthrough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Yeongwoo kicked another boulder out of the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you all doing? Get up already! Are you not going to support the breakthrough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pointed forward along the virgin road, he saw his father surrounded by red silhouettes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, he hadn’t dropped the wedding gift box, but he also hadn’t gotten very far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is driving me crazy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making sure the knights were hesitantly getting to their feet, Yeongwoo sprang forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the wedding guests were focused on Jeonggu, who was carrying the gift box, so Yeongwoo’s arrival went unnoticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, if they had wanted to reclaim their congratulatory money, the better strategy would have been to stall Yeongwoo while only a few targeted the wedding gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘In a way, the bounty on the wedding gift box is working in my favor.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo quickly closed in on his father, he saw his brothers clashing with the Cerium devotees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among them, he spotted a reddish-brown robe cautiously approaching from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Daouk, the senior executive of Osaek Credit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, are you insane, Senior Executive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s loud call from behind, Daouk flinched and stepped back in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—N-No… I was just checking if the wedding gift box was still safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then spread his arms wide in a gesture of surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, 2 billion won is a lot of money even for Osaek Credit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least one obstacle was removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu, noticing his son’s arrival, beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeongwoo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo immediately grabbed his father’s arm and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tat-tat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no time to stay here. I didn’t kill the guests, so they’ll be coming after us soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, allies like Prince Aldo, the knights, and Master Bang would continue to hold back the guests, ensuring a stalemate for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t just those left behind who were a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, before long, a long shadow stretched across their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, they just keep coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, their opponent was none other than the Hammers of Kwaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in their way were Kobu, Tobu, and Chobu—the very ones who had built this wedding venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the three hammers standing side by side, a mix of emotions crossed Yeongwoo’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Kobu stepped forward and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Apologies, but this is part of the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not just after the 2 billion bounty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…I won’t deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Tobu and Chobu moved to the sides, subtly forming an encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So while Kobu keeps me occupied, the other two will go after the gift box.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, when else would he get a chance to throw punches with the designers of the universe’s prisons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then, excuse me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that ominous remark, Kobu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Tobu and Chobu dashed forward at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shwaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as predicted, they were targeting Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These bastards, their martial skills are no joke.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the sudden flash of a holographic warning before his eyes, Yeongwoo quickly kicked his father backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he lunged into the space where Jeonggu had been, throwing a punch at Tobu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tobu, sensing the attack, twisted his upper body to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chobu, approaching from behind, spread his arms wide and grabbed Yeongwoo in a tight embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clench!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bastards!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo furrowed his brow, struggling to shake Chobu off, but his strength was formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he used his gear, it would be over in an instant, but using lethal force against someone he couldn’t harm was excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no intention of yielding. If you push me, I’ll have no choice but to cross the line!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Yeongwoo’s final warning, Kobu was already charging at Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left with no other option, Yeongwoo shut his eyes and prepared to draw his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shwaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a swift presence surged from above, followed by a heavy impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo opened his eyes, he saw Taru, the elemental-immune golem, crushing Kobu beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbfounded, Yeongwoo gaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from the sky, Amana descended, wrapped in fierce winds, and pointed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—We’ll hold them off here! Hurry on ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Squad 023 from the Promotion Exams had joined in to support the wedding gift breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This is the reward for your virtuous deeds, Yeongwoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Taru’s declaration, the two virtuous warriors and the three hammers became entangled in a fierce brawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was clear the virtuous warriors were at a disadvantage, they had bought enough time for Yeongwoo and Jeonggu to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry! They won’t hold out for long!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s shout, Jeonggu, still in shock, stumbled forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… what the hell is all this? Why is getting married this hard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dashing along the virgin road, the bewildered groom muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo grabbed his father’s arm and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, the cash alone is at least 35 billion won.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The total amount of congratulatory money at stake in this ceremony. So it’s not that getting married is hard…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pointed toward the wedding altar that had come into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It’s that making 35 billion is hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re almost there. Just a little more…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo, brimming with determination, was about to continue speaking, he suddenly fell silent, his expression darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his son’s gaze, Jeonggu turned his head—only to be met with a shocking sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three colossal beings, each the size of a building, descended from the sky, blocking the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cosmic entities towering about 20 meters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Jeonggu but even Yeongwoo felt a chill run down his spine at the sight of these figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were none other than Planetary Review Team 9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ This planet remains unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team 9’s leader, Gern, looked past Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the guests that Yeongwoo and Jeonggu had left behind were tangled in a chaotic fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo took a quick glance back before turning to the three reviewers and greeting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while, hasn't it? Seeing you at the ceremony brings back memories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he confirmed that the wedding gift box was still safe in Jeonggu’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However… I am quite curious as to why such esteemed figures have stationed themselves here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as Yeongwoo knew, planetary reviewers held a government rank of Grade 11, and their existence level under cosmic law was a staggering Grade 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, they were on the same level as Lemu, the Architect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even within Grade 4, there seemed to be differences in strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless, anyone at that level shouldn't be directly involving themselves in such a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo discreetly checked on Lemu, who was still seated in third-class, watching the steadily worsening wedding chaos with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the examiners’ perspectives seemed different from Lemu's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Haha, do you think we often get to witness such an extraordinary event?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ A reviewer’s life is nothing but boredom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ But today… might be a little different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the three examiners voiced their opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, they wanted to stretch their muscles after a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, I may be the Strongest Sword on the Korean Peninsula, but I know I’m nowhere near strong enough to take on Grade 4 beings.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So then, what could he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ 2 billion isn’t exactly pocket change either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Hand over the wedding gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the skinny figure standing to Gern’s right curled his long fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Jeonggu’s body was lifted into the air and shot forward toward the reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Object Manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin man had pulled the wedding gift box toward himself, and since Jeonggu was holding it, he got dragged along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, Yeongwoo managed to grab Jeonggu’s leg just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon enough, Yeongwoo’s own feet began to lift off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Making money is seriously tough.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then that Yeongwoo realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the guests actively tried to block his escape, there was no way a low-ranking being like himself could do anything about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, if only I were Grade 4, this would be a piece of cake.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo was lamenting this fact and raising his head toward the sky—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the pitch-black ceiling of the wedding hall, an unfamiliar presence made itself known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo's pupils dilated in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Team 9’s leader, Gern, tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ I've been feeling… uneasy for a while now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive water-like entity standing to Gern’s left blinked its large eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Yes… Unpleasant. What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the ceiling, the source of that unease came pouring down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three figures, made of pitch-black amorphous matter, descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prisoners from Rohm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The escapees leaped directly toward the heads of the reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Kekek!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hihik…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Bureaucrats!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ P-Prisoners…?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Gern sounded flustered as he pulled out a large hidden hand from beneath his cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his fingers, a glowing, cuff-like energy construct formed between his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had prepared restraints to capture the unexpected intruders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Kiyaaaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Die…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prisoners from Rohm struck first, attacking before Gern could activate the restraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their dark, writhing bodies engulfed the three reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—wait, hold on, sirs! No need to kill them…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo began to shout, but quickly shut his mouth when he saw Gern grab a prisoner by the neck and snap it in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the time to be worrying about the reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go! Those guys won’t last long either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shouted as he pulled his father along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu, however, hit him with the realest comment of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, why are all of your reinforcements one-time-use only?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no rebuttal for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was a reason for it, perhaps it was the karma of inviting reckless people as guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… As long as we succeed, that’s what matters, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the prisoners from Rohm would pay a hefty price by being recaptured, from a cosmic perspective, that was just their karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if they weren’t wanted criminals, they wouldn’t have ended up in this situation in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then again, if they weren’t criminals, I wouldn’t have met them either.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prisoners were already pinned to the ground, thoroughly subdued by the reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, iron restraints were locked onto their arms and necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even hardened convicts who had trained in combat from the depths of a prison had no chance against Grade 4 beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Thank you, Masters. This might just be your first good deed in the universe.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo silently expressed his gratitude before resolutely turning forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At long last—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The altar, at the end of the Virgin Road, was finally within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1966,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","00a3c1a8862141b0b38990da39dc9f081f92a3c2cb05f2083d8aa60f067ed4af","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-406","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-404",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]