[{"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-409":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},1848077,2454,"Chapter 409","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-409",409,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 409: Collection (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Wh-what… inappropriate charges?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The enforcers are already here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the safety evacuation announcement played over the ceremony system, the guests began to murmur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was to be expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them were, if one were to be blunt, more villainous than virtuous, and thus had plenty of reasons to be uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a circular hole opened up in the right-side wall of the ceremony hall, and a hammer insignia appeared in its place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Upon exiting the ceremony hall, guests who contribute to breaking through the wedding gifts will receive an equal share of the reward money. Thank you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was referring to the 5 billion Karma that Jiseon had promised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Oh… they're giving out money when we leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Alright, let's go, everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Take care, don’t get caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests exchanged parting words with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon then stood near the evacuation route, bowing deeply at the waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Thank you so much for coming. I hope we meet again for good reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes, take care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Congratulations on your wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Thanks to you, I got to see some rare sights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests expressed their farewells in various ways in response to Jiseon’s gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some bowed in return, while others displayed the insignias of their respective families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They all seem so nice like this. Hm.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo watched the guests gradually disappear into the distance, Daouk, an executive of theOsaek Credit Union, cautiously approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yeongwoo-nim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Executive Daouk. Are you leaving now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes, I should hurry as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daouk then glanced up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was likely looking at the government enforcers positioned outside the planet’s orbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wouldn’t want to get caught either, would you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— That wouldn’t be ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Daouk pulled out a small piece of metal from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Hold onto this. It will serve as your share of today's earnings from the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daouk firmly placed the piece of metal in Yeongwoo’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying his respects to Chairman Dogo, he gave Yeongwoo a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— I hope we meet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d rather not deal with loan sharks, but it was a pleasure. I hope we cross paths again in business.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a good partnership, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo nodded while gripping the metal piece, Daouk headed toward the evacuation route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the ones who remained were—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What’s with these guys?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Aldo, three merit traders, a planetary inspector, Rohm’s prisoners, and the high-ranking figures associated with Chairman Dogo were all still gathered near the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should be leaving soon, shouldn’t you, Prince?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo turned to Aldo and asked, prompting Amana, standing beside him, to lift her chin proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— We do not take back routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It’s just a way to avoid inspections. How is that a back route?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo tilted his head in confusion, but before he could argue further, Jeonggu, who had been keeping his presence hidden, muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s exactly what a back route is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a large door appeared on the left side of the ceremony hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That must be…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, that’s the front route?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Yeongwoo pointed at the new exit, Amana turned to face it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— It is time for us to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Prince Aldo extended his hand toward Yeongwoo first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, he initiated a handshake, the Earth-style greeting he had learned from Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yeongwoo, may you always be in good health. The same to you both as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldo glanced at Yeongwoo, Jeonggu, and Jiseon in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo grasped Aldo’s hand and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll put the wedding gift to good use.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes. I hope you accumulate many merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the \"gift\" Aldo had given would be used for military expansion, such as building warships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Travel safely…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo waved as he bid farewell to the merit traders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the planetary inspectors, who had no reason to avoid the government enforcers, also began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanying them were Rohm’s prisoners, who were now restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ You actually carried out the ceremony to the end. Impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chief inspector, Gern, commented as he observed the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced up at the sky and muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Would you consider accepting another bribe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a request to let the prisoners go in exchange for some money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he couldn’t just let Rohm’s prisoners, who had attended the ceremony despite their wanted status, be taken away so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Your arrogance knows no bounds. This is the jurisdiction of the family court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gern let out a dry chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo wasn’t ready to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The bounty on the wedding gifts was 2 billion earlier, right? I’ll offer you 3 billion instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a calculated move, recalling how the inspectors had focused on chasing the prisoners instead of taking the wedding gifts during the earlier chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the response was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Money can solve many things. But sometimes, money alone is not enough, human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gern then pointed a finger towards the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ The court is watching all of this. We have no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a roundabout way of saying that, while they would like to take the bribe, they couldn’t go against the court’s direct oversight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Yeongwoo clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the prisoners of Rohm grinned wickedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— You have to get locked up before you can break out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— We’ll meet again someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Grow stronger, Yeongwoo! Great crimes require great power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ You speak so nonchalantly. There will be no second chance for your escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gern lightly kicked one of the prisoners on the thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he pulled on the chain connected to the restraints and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ In the end, all criminals face imprisonment. So be careful not to cross the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was saying this in the very presence of Chairman Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alone showed just how powerful the planetary court and the families backing the inspectors were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Let’s go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Gern led the two inspectors and three prisoners toward the “path ahead,” while Yeongwoo turned to the chairman and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman, is this the kind of problem that can’t be overcome with power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo, still seated on his throne, watched the prisoners’ retreating figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―They are your guests. If you interfere with their arrest, the responsibility will fall upon you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, while the chairman could rescue the prisoners, the consequences would be Yeongwoo’s to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―To stand against the court is to fight against order. I do not wish to advise you to do so at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time the chairman had ever said, “I do not wish to advise you,” instead of “Do what must be done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…So this is my ceiling.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cosmic ceiling of Jeong Yeongwoo 07.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how promising an aspiring villain he was, seizing fugitives from the court’s grasp was sheer folly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even so, am I really supposed to just stand by and watch as my guests are taken away?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A villain without power was a miserable existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo let out a deep sigh as he saw the inspectors already exiting the wedding hall with the prisoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, those who remained in the hall seemed unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―They are ones who breathe in imprisonment and escape as naturally as air. They have simply returned to where they were meant to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toma spoke in a detached manner before bidding farewell to the chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, Lemu added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ They are used to prison; they will not die so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… will they be able to escape again someday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lemu stroked his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ That is difficult to guarantee. Once escapees are recaptured, special measures are put in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he left behind a cryptic remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Wouldn’t it be faster to break them out instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes widened in shock, but by then, Lemu was already bowing to the chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ Today is a joyous day, so I trust the chairman will grant me mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he was asking not to be beaten before heading home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo pointed his sword at Lemu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Disappear before I change my mind, machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>□ As you command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having secured his expensive body for another day, Lemu confidently stepped onto the “path ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank, clank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last moment, he glanced back toward the inside of the hall before vanishing into a beam of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had laid down circuit tiles in advance, right in front of the wedding hall’s exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There truly is no one more thorough than him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only Chairman Dogo, Toma, and the hammer of Kwaya cleaning up the gift tables remained in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Chairman Dogo stood from his seat and began to rise into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saaat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he was leaving this insane wedding hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chairman…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I have delayed for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What should I do now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A significant portion of the wedding gifts had come from the chairman’s own pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo sought his advice, the response was unexpectedly indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Open your own path. Your abilities have been proven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, gathering the greatest figures of the universe and successfully completing the ceremony must have been proof enough of his competence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dogo then raised his sword high and stabbed at the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In nearly the same instant, his figure vanished from the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairman didn’t even need to step outside to fully exercise his powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I am the last one left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming the chairman’s departure, Toma slowly began moving toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, who had been bowing his head behind Toma, suddenly recalled something and called out urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―……?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Player’s Trophy! I’ve completed it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toma halted and turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, do you also know how to fuse the trophy with this planet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a detail included in the trophy’s tooltip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This Player’s Trophy is a special device capable of ‘ship transformation.’ It can be attached to certain objects or existing ships and, in rare cases, can even fuse with a planet.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the phrase “in rare cases” was included, it clearly stated that planetary fusion was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A planet? Are you saying you want to turn Earth into a ship?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―That is quite an ambitious dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toma chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo didn’t think turning Earth into a ship was just a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the prophecy, he was fated to marry the Princess of the Sun, and there seemed to be a deep connection between the Sun Princess and Earth’s transformation into a ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If turning Earth into a ship is such a grand ambition, does that mean the ship’s power would be just as incredible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Toma hesitated before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It is a difficult question. A planetary ship is massive, and its power is indeed immense. However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toma wiggled his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he made an unexpected remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―But does this planet agree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that meant to be a poetic expression?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he referring to the collective will of all Earth’s inhabitants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By ‘the planet’s will,’ do you mean… the will of Earth’s people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo tried to clarify, Toma sealed the matter with a final statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Lower-ranked planets like this one are usually quite timid. They would never willingly leave their original orbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyes grew even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, are you saying this planet has a will of its own? Are you seriously telling me I need to get Earth’s permission first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1945,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","c321bac1701a4f95fcd5d95a17ad58a8b164657fc4913a52d1bc79c0a2a46d97","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-205","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-204",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]