[{"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-427":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},1848116,2454,"Chapter 427","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-427",427,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 427: Sole Candidate (9)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What the fuck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Earth’s first words, Jiseon’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Wait… Can Earth even talk like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight before her was nothing like what she had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since learning that this planet had a consciousness, she had conjured countless scenarios in her mind. But this? This was nowhere in the realm of her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well… there’s no rule saying it can’t, I suppose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo was just as surprised by Earth’s demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing he knew about Earth was that it was a low-tier planet on the outskirts of the universe, and low-tier planets typically didn’t try to break free from their orbits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, Yeongwoo and the rest of the Renaissance family had assumed Earth would be timid by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never in their wildest dreams had they expected it to be so brash—a being that would immediately start cursing the moment communication was established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happens now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What do you mean? We have to meet with it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where should he look?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see Earth, should he gaze into the void above or glance down at the ground below?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo’s gaze drifted ambiguously, he suddenly realized that the number of board members had noticeably dwindled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish… swish…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The board members who had filled the venue were now tilting their heads toward the void, transforming into streaks of light and vanishing one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Hey, wait! The board members are clocking out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho shouted in alarm, his voice urgent. Yeongwoo, caught off guard by the unexpected “early departure,” quickly protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait! Board members? You’re just leaving like this? No tips or advice before you go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, one of the seven board members who had accompanied the chairman—a figure presumed to be Korean—turned to look at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled by the sudden eye contact, Yeongwoo hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The board member smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Who… who is this elder?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A distant ancestor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps one of the great historical figures?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever they were, they clearly weren’t an ordinary human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo slightly bowed his head out of reflex, and in that instant, the board member’s body was engulfed in white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the board member’s presence disappeared, Yeongwoo quickly lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the old man was already gone—vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…He left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon muttered while staring blankly at the spot where the old man had stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, the remaining board members rapidly followed suit, making their way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had effectively granted Yeongwoo the right to meet with Earth and then made a swift exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of board members transformed into beams of light, streaking across the venue and disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall flashed with chaotic brilliance for several minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, about two minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last of the board members departed, leaving the venue completely empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, those ghostly bastards. They really just up and left, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt surreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the board members hadn’t left without leaving something behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Huh? What’s that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jungho spotted something where the spectral figures had once stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo followed his uncle’s gaze and spotted a single document envelope lying on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way such an ordinary envelope would have been present at this grand cosmic ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this was a parting gift from the board members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What is that? Hurry up and pick it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon urged Yeongwoo to retrieve the document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he strode forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really is just an envelope. Made of paper, too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a world where the petrification phenomenon had swept over everything, seeing a non-essential item like this in pristine condition was a rare sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo picked up the envelope, even Jeonggu began inching closer out of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a pretty big envelope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jeonggu pointed out, the envelope was significantly larger than a standard contract-sized one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s definitely something the board members left behind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo observed the envelope closely and noticed a seal affixed to the flap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he touched the seal with his finger, it sparkled momentarily before vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flap of the envelope slowly unfolded on its own, and a single sheet of pure white paper slipped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Paper? Is it some kind of manual?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu asked, eyes wide with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon, on the other hand, offered a different opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—If it were just an instruction manual, they would’ve transmitted it through the system. There’d be no need to wrap it like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, neither of them was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Yeongwoo picked up the sheet, large system text appeared in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Planetary Shares Are Being Distributed!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the day when the planetary shareholders would receive their allocated shares based on their tax contributions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day was today—this very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The board members gave us a massive gift.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo’s eyes widened in astonishment, the system displayed another message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「A 'paper' has been delivered to all shareholders.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Future planetary shareholders, please check your number.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Number?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What number are they talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon asked, her voice brimming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system promptly provided the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The number on your paper represents your planetary share percentage.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Wait, so what’s our number?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jungho asked the decisive question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was already in Yeongwoo’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the strategy of driving out the other shareholder candidates left them with a monopoly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo fully pulled the paper from the envelope, revealing a large, bold number written at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gah…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…One hundred?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>∴ Wait, does that mean we own 100% of the shares?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu, Jiseon, and Jungho’s jaws dropped simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo simply looked around at his family, as if this outcome was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, this planet is ours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he declared this, the white paper in his hand began to glow and dissolved into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhhhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, an unexpected message appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Prestige Threshold Increased.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, no way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「+0.3 for Planetary Share Monopoly」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, his current Prestige Level’s achievement threshold had just increased by 30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in reality, Yeongwoo’s Prestige status had indeed changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Prestige Level: 38]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|50\u002F100\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Required karma per achievement point: 250 million\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell? It’s already halfway there?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his current level, it would take a whopping 750 million karma to gain 30 Prestige points through karma alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, by monopolizing the planetary equity, he had essentially earned 750 million karma without lifting a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was practically saving millions just by breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is insane. So this is how growth works in space.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also a testament to how difficult it was to monopolize planetary equity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Shouldn’t Earth be rushing out barefoot to welcome me at this point?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo mused to himself and gazed down at the ground, the space behind him suddenly split open, and Kubu opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, is there some kind of change again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo squared his shoulders and looked at Kubu, somewhat expecting the answer that came next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Since you have monopolized the planetary equity, Renaissance has gained several decision-making authorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Authority acquisition through planetary equity monopoly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clearly no trivial matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Decision-making authority? What kind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— First, you can designate the planetary capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, the planetary capital. Right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the capital had already been predetermined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if they gave other cities the opportunity, who in their right mind would want their city to be the capital of a planet of marauders?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the planet’s infamy, the more likely the capital would become a target of attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s why I’ve been shaping Metal Seoul into such a militarized city.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo took a deep breath and turned back to Kubu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— You now have the authority for Blank Commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blank Command?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The term was unfamiliar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes. It is the authority to use physical force against residents in specific areas if the region is needed for planetary development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean? Explain it more simply.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kubu rolled his eyes once before clarifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— You can now place a timer over any area, and when the time runs out, the region will be obliterated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it was forced eviction rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, I said I’d be a marauder, not a mass murderer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had acquired full planetary equity, Yeongwoo had no reason to torment the native inhabitants further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real pressing issues were the possible visits from neighboring planetary families and the militarization of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— And the final authority you currently hold…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— You have gained Earth Negotiation Rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t the directors already grant me that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s words, Kubu blinked twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Since we now hold 100% of the planetary equity, you are the sole eligible negotiator. Therefore, Earth can no longer refuse negotiation requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard about this in passing before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, to negotiate with Earth, one needed Earth’s consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he held 100% equity, the entire framework had shifted — Earth could now only negotiate with Jeong Yeongwoo07.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even more significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They can’t refuse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo muttered in disbelief, and Kubu blinked once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Correct. Your negotiation requests must be accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So when they said Earth’s golden days were over, this is what they meant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally grasping the full picture, Yeongwoo nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, can I request a negotiation right now? A negotiation they can’t refuse, I mean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, dusk had already fallen, and the area outside the ceremonial hall was growing dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If possible, I’d like to negotiate with Earth before I pay the taxes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barring any sudden interruptions, another dungeon was likely to open tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yeongwoo wanted to wrap up all his business before nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Negotiation commencement is possible immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Since the planet holds no veto power, the passage will open as soon as you request it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, so the negotiation doesn’t take place somewhere I designate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what could he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, let’s go see Earth’s face. Start the negotiation. Right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s command, Jiseon, who had been listening, was startled and opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— What? You’re going right now? Are you even prepared for this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shouldn’t Earth be the one preparing, not me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smirk, Yeongwoo placed his hand on Bastard, the sword at his waist, prompting Kubu to roll his eyes once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— It is customary not to carry weapons when meeting with a planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then from now on, it isn’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— ……?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On a planet where robbery and assault are the main industries, does it make sense to leave my weapons behind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Yeongwoo fully armed himself before stepping into the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh, it even has buttons.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the elevator were only two buttons: Enter and Exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pressed the Enter button, and just as Kubu had mentioned, a prompt appeared asking him to disarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「For a smooth negotiation, please refrain from bringing weapons. Thank you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yeongwoo ignored the message and pressed the Enter button again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator seemed ready to operate, but the same message popped up once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「For a smooth negotiation, please refrain from bringing weapons. Thank you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resigned sigh, Yeongwoo reluctantly pulled Bastard from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chwaaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, using the tip of Bastard, he pressed the Enter button once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator shuddered once before it began descending below the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1948,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad59634ea88fcadf2828905a3ed2075dd39448189d31bd0f4dad3761878eb446","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-226","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-225",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]