[{"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-418":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},1848099,2454,"Chapter 418","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-418",418,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 418: Cosmic (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning high-income earners into beggars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, this was quite a humane measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If we’re not going to eliminate them from the pool of equity holders by making them beggars, the only other option is to actually kill them.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And surely, being a beggar was better than dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, monopolizing planetary equity was absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was negotiation authority with Earth essential for constructing a planetary ship, but if opposition arose during future global decision-making, it would be a major hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s build the grand assembly hall right now. We still have some time before the board meeting, don’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu blinked and reopened the construction menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grand Assembly Hall]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Gathers the planet’s key figures to hold meetings. Planetary equity holders and candidates can be forcibly summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Base construction cost: 3 billion Karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The construction cost of 3 billion Karma will be paid in the name of the Family Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a rectangular holographic window appeared in front of Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh… You want me to sign this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes, Family Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that because this was such a massive expenditure, the Family Head’s signature was required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I sign however I want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu blinked twice, as if waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yeongwoo looked at the sword in his hand—Bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung Bastard at an incredible speed, slashing diagonally through the holographic window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Szzzzt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—……!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Whoa. What just happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu, Jiseon, and Junggu all reacted in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them had been able to see Yeongwoo’s movement just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man himself didn’t care about their astonishment at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I… I did it!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all that mattered to him was that he had used his sword tip to sign—just like a true chairman would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Bastard radiated dark crimson energy, Yeongwoo’s ‘signature’ glowed a fiery red, as if burned into the air with molten metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is this good enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The novice Family Head, Yeongwoo07, stared at his signature, uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu retrieved the holographic window, rolling his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes, it has been approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just like before, the sky turned an eerie shade of blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Where would you like to construct the grand assembly hall?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A map of Seoul appeared, along with a highly detailed visual representation of the hall’s immense size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s way bigger than I expected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the map, the grand assembly hall was depicted as a massive domed structure, roughly the size of a World Cup stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That explained why there were no recommended construction sites—it was too large to fit just anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘In that case… wouldn’t it be best to overlay it onto an existing stadium site?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo considered this for a moment before changing his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kubu—no, Administrator. Can the grand assembly hall be used to invite other families as well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The default tooltip stated that only the planet’s key figures could be summoned, but he wondered if the facility could be upgraded for more functionality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, as expected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The grand assembly hall can indeed be enhanced through expansions. And among the available upgrades…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu’s eyes flicked upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—There is an option to summon or call members of other families within the Family’s sphere of influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Within the Family’s sphere of influence…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, that phrase was quite appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So in theory, I could one day seat all the other Family Heads in the grand assembly hall, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Theoretically, yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s build the grand assembly hall in Gwangjin District. There’s plenty of open space there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Jiseon spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What? Are you planning to make Gwangjin the center of Seoul?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was questioning why such a crucial diplomatic facility would be built in that area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo’s answer completely shattered her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nope. I’m putting all the undesirable facilities in Gwangjin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If violence is possible inside the grand assembly hall, that means others can fight back, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Well, yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then imagine a bunch of alien family leaders gathering there and beating each other up. How dangerous do you think that would be?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Diplomacy is all about demonstrating the power gap effectively to convince others, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon’s mouth hung open inside her helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Yeongwoo stomped his right foot, clad in his Vesedel Armor, against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And don’t forget that there’s a massive self-destruct bomb buried beneath this place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we build the grand assembly hall on top of the bomb, it’ll make it that much easier to threaten the Family Heads.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You lunatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just glad you’re finally realizing that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s words, he turned toward Kubu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the hint, Kubu began constructing the grand assembly hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes for a moment, and then, opposite the ceremonial hall, blazing blue beams of light rained down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to its sheer size, numerous beams pierced through the heavens as the grand assembly hall took shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching as the grand assembly hall—looking more like a colossal coliseum—rapidly formed, Yeongwoo turned his attention to the Three Hammers, who were still waiting nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kobu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes, sir?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This ceremonial hall—will it remain even after you three leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Since you’ve fully paid for it… yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then can I continue using it however I like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—In what way, exactly…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For example, renting it out to someone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing what he meant, Kobu turned toward the ceremonial hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, cautiously, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Some of the furnishings have been damaged, but for a small additional fee, they can be fully restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he could run the ceremonial hall as a business if he wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the catch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The Dogo Corporation’s emblem is permanently engraved throughout the ceremonial hall. That cannot be removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, is that all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo scratched his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t seem like much of a drawback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, as long as I inform the renters beforehand, it shouldn’t be a big issue. I can just lower the rental fee a little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Jeonggu looked surprised and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying you’re going to turn this wedding hall into a business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Can we really survive just by robbing people? We need some kind of side business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, they had just acquired a magnificent wedding hall, complete with an execution platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo figured that somewhere in this universe, there had to be couples who would want a wedding hall like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, if I want to commercialize the wedding hall, should I contact Kobu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes. If you need us, just press this to summon us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu handed over a small pentagonal metal piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Hammer Caller」 - General Tool\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Not a prison, but a tool for order.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo took the summoner, Kobu extended his right hand for a handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— We’ll be taking our leave now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've worked hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo shook hands with Kobu, a bright light flickered from the direction of the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Level 4 Major Facility: Grand Assembly Hall has been completed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time to undertake a national... no, planetary-scale project.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— May the blessings of the Order be upon you and this planet, Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobu stepped away from Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he looked toward the ship docked in the open field, pressed the small device in his hand, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the silhouettes of Kobu, Tobu, and Chobu became transparent and teleported right in front of the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The guests are truly all gone now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon muttered as she watched the hammers dash into the ship like they were running for their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo simply shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"New guests will be arriving soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Assembly Hall, Metal Seoul, Dogo Special City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the facility description, the Grand Assembly Hall had the power to forcibly summon planetary stakeholders and candidates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forced summoning, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was curious about how exactly it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall wasn’t too far from the wedding venue, so Yeongwoo and the Renaissance crew were already standing in front of its grand entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Only the Lord can open the Grand Assembly Hall's door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But other people can enter if I open it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo turned to look at the two attendants behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes. If you open the door, your companions may enter as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Kubu turned his gaze toward the towering entrance, at least 50 meters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The entrance of a Level 4 Grand Assembly Hall is nearly indestructible. According to the manual, it can also serve as an emergency shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been studying a lot, I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo hadn’t forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This administrator was being paid a weekly salary of 150 million Karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, I can open it with mythic-class gear, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— As of now... yes. But once the city's level rises, that will no longer be possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Not even mythic-class weapons will work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he flipped this logic around, it meant that on certain high-tier planets, entire cities might be filled with buildings immune to even mythic-class destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how do you destroy those buildings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— …By repeatedly bombarding them with the main cannons of large warships…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so that’s why ships are necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu, however, hadn’t exactly agreed with that statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, how do I open the door? Do I just say ‘Open’ like some kind of magic spell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo half-joked as he spoke, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive metal doors began to slide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’ve got to be kidding me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The Lord holds absolute authority within the family. Thus, all facilities owned by the family obey the Lord’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s amazing. But this planet isn’t my property yet, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo stepped past the threshold of the Grand Assembly Hall, Kubu, Jiseon, and Jeonggu followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…My god.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu gaped in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceiling had to be at least a few hundred meters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Even if I turned into a dragon, my head wouldn’t hit the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Jiseon let out a whistle at the overwhelming scale of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Damn, money really does wonders. They hold meetings in a place like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Assembly Hall’s structure was also quite unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was designed like a colosseum, with countless spectator seats encircling the outer perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the center of the hall was an enormous open space—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost as if it were built to host battles between gigantic beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like meetings happen over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pointed to a massive round stone table at the very center of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table was roughly 10 meters in diameter and stood alone in the vast open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes, that is where planetary stakeholders can be summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Kubu’s words, Yeongwoo wasted no time and headed straight for the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank. Clank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he looked closely, the floor and walls of the Grand Assembly Hall were made of dark gray stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere felt rather desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the ceiling was covered with a semi-transparent material of unknown composition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that? Glass?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo furrowed his brows as he stared up at the cloudy, blurred sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the ceiling became perfectly clear, as if it had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— It is a retractable ceiling. It’s not actually open right now—there’s just a very thin protective barrier in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can it be fully opened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— If the Lord wishes, yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Kubu added that doing so would expose the hall’s interior to the outside climate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That 3 billion was well spent. In certain situations, we could even dock a warship up there, couldn’t we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— That is correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. But for now, keep it closed. We’ll be welcoming guests soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s command, the Grand Assembly Hall’s ceiling was instantly replaced with gray stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it feels like we’re in a dungeon…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu, an actual dungeon explorer, shivered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want our guests to feel exactly that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he placed his hand on the massive round table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s summon this planet’s key figures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The summoning can be initiated immediately. However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the issue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Since it is a forced summoning, the moment you issue the command, the targets will be pulled in instantly. Some may not be prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, someone might be in the middle of eating, or worse—using the bathroom—when they were dragged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that’s life. Disasters always strike when you least expect them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Yeongwoo tapped the table with his index finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summon them. Even if they’re in the bathroom—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— As you command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu blinked deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zap! Zap! Zap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three flashes of light appeared over the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key figures had been summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What the hell is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon rubbed her eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the summoned individuals was completely naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2153,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","9788c677693848a50c50eb1db30f854146d386b87fbecc2b2e6d83dd8ac2bb63","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-218","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-217",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]