[{"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-428":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},1848118,2454,"Chapter 428","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-428",428,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 428: Sole Candidate (10)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he had never once thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perspective of Earth itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would it feel like to exist as a planet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to a planet, what did its inhabitants truly mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Come to think of it, I don’t know a single thing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew what Earth did throughout the day, what its usual concerns were, or how it spent its time—not even Yeongwoo or any of the planet’s original residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, I might find out this time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the elevator was descending at an incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether it was truly a physical descent, he couldn’t be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as soon as the elevator dropped below ground, the surroundings had shifted into a holographic display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it was entirely possible that this was actually a separate space, connected like a wormhole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, just because I’m going to meet Earth, they’re mimicking an underground descent? How amusing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the rapidly falling elevator, even the entrance and exit buttons were nowhere to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, faintly engraved on the wall near the doors was a single code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[|l||I]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth’s unique identifier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as human elevators had serial numbers, Earth had attached its own nameplate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, wait, this might not be Earth’s doing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the code, Yeongwoo quickly reconsidered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Would Earth really refer to itself as |l||I? That’s clearly the code assigned by the intergalactic system to distinguish it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the message that had appeared when he was granted the meeting rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The council has granted Jeong Yeongwoo07 the right to meet with Earth. |l||I shall comply with the appropriate authority.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the interstellar delivery agent, there were many planets in the universe with the same name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth was no exception, hence the need for a unique code and coordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, this elevator might not even belong to Earth?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the entire space could be a massive relay zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like when passing through a void during a portal jump into a dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then, couldn’t there be elevators for other planets here as well?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, Yeongwoo pressed his face against the holographic wall, trying to peer outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the layers of holographic panels, he caught a faint glimpse of the area beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it seemed like nothing more than a sea of scattered, multicolored film fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he focused—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything in his field of vision was moving at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wha… what the hell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds, thousands—no, perhaps far more elevators were descending simultaneously within the holographic domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, each elevator looked less like an actual transport and more like rectangular pieces of colored paper cut out of reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, you! Look over here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo banged on the wall and shouted at a nearby elevator, but unsurprisingly, there was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The individuals in those elevators were likely heading for their first-ever meetings with their respective home planets after a long and arduous journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason for them to pay attention to someone beyond their own capsule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless they were a peculiar curiosity-seeker like Jeong Yeongwoo07, that is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These lunatics… Not a single one of them is looking outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo cursed under his breath and smacked the wall again, the elevator’s unique code suddenly began to flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[|l||I]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Is that the disembark signal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It likely indicated that they had reached their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough, an announcement sounded inside the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You will soon arrive at your destination. Farewell.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of acceleration grew stronger, confirming that they were indeed closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pressed his face to the wall once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that he noticed something—the number of elevators had visibly decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, there is a sense of direction in this place. The longer we move, the more we disperse.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon after—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area beyond the wall was suddenly flooded with blinding white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Yeongwoo’s elevator had simply entered the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Is this the destination?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator’s target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domain where |l||I—Earth—resided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What form it would take, Yeongwoo had no idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that he felt any fear—he was fully armed, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even if there’s no atmosphere, it won’t be a problem.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Yeongwoo was clad in armor that Earth could never produce—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Vesedel Full-body Plate Mail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Authenticity」 - Vesedel Royal Armor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Vesedel Royal Family’s Protection】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Resilient Defense】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Adapts to any planet.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Increases resistance to abnormal abilities by up to 5%.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【--Empty Slot–】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【--Empty Slot--】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【--Empty Slot--】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ Dogo: Advertisement Space\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among its absurdly overpowered features was this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Adapts to any planet.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, as long as the domain was planet-based, he could survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was a fiery hurricane or a vacuum devoid of air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiiiiaaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The holographic elevator gradually reverted to its original form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls returned to solid metal, and entry and exit buttons reappeared by the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Can’t see beyond the wall anymore, huh.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling slightly disappointed by the now-sealed view, Yeongwoo turned toward the doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaaaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors slid open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beyond them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh? That’s unexpected.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of birds could be heard from somewhere—it was a real forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo stepped out of the elevator, his foot sank into damp earth and trampled over tiny weeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing for a moment, he returned Bastard to his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he removed the metal boots covering his feet and pressed his bare soles against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious sense of calm and serenity washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Shit, whatever this is, it feels pretty damn good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep-beep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right on cue, a bird chirped in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead of him stretched a straight path cutting through the forest—a visitor’s trail, without a doubt—so Yeongwoo set his feet in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait a minute, why the hell isn’t that bastard here to greet me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had expected to meet Earth the moment he stepped off the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, he exhaled sharply through his nose and trudged along the unfamiliar forest path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch, crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for about ten minutes, just as he was contemplating drawing his sword again, the forest path opened into a vast field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoooosh…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wind swept through, the golden reeds filling the field bowed in unison, creating a rustling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there, in the middle of the field, stood the one he sought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man was painting at an easel, facing the direction Yeongwoo was approaching from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you Earth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them was well over 100 meters, but Yeongwoo spoke aloud, confident that the man would hear him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough, the man gestured for him to come closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, since this was Earth’s domain, even the faintest sound carried effortlessly to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo instinctively glanced up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above him was a quintessentially earthly sky—crystal clear, with white, lofty clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the sun’s exact location was obscured, soft rays of light shone down from somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the midst of it all, a meteor streaked across one side of the blue sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A meteor in broad daylight… How poetic.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo chuckled wryly and started walking toward the man—toward Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he did, he noticed the man at the easel waving more fervently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, is he painting me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning slightly, Yeongwoo quickened his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the man—Earth—peeked out from behind the easel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was younger than Yeongwoo had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strikingly handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his slightly wavy black hair cascading down to his chest, it didn’t look the least bit out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Earth parted his painted lips and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You impatient bastard.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Slow the hell down. I haven’t even finished painting half of you yet.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoooosh…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the wind swept across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like before, the reeds bent in a synchronized wave, and Earth’s long hair fluttered in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so did Yeongwoo’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shraaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew Bastard in a flash, casting a long shadow over the reeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve gotta be out of your goddamn mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As golden light gleamed from Yeongwoo’s eyes, he ground his teeth together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Earth didn’t even glance away from his painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely opened his mouth and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If you’re so hell-bent on killing me, go ahead. It’s only gonna screw you over.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo halted in his tracks for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that brief exchange, he learned two things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, that he could indeed kill Earth right then and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re saying it’d be my loss if you die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked this, Earth once again peeked out from behind his canvas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Of course. Do you have a spaceship? Do you have anything at all? If I die, you’ll have nowhere to go. You won’t even be able to leave.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo couldn’t find a single flaw in Earth’s logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planets might not need their inhabitants, but inhabitants sure as hell needed their planets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Honestly, don’t you think this is a bit unfair?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Our fate. I’ve waited an eternity, only to end up with you of all people…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what’s wrong with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo scowled and snapped back, Earth finally pulled his hand away from the easel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I didn’t expect my representative to be a saint or anything. But I was hoping for someone a bit more decent. Instead, they gave me some goddamn bandit. Isn’t that just cruel?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like the lament of a parent disappointed by their child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, asshole. You might wanna be careful with your words. Bastard here might take offense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo leveled the sword’s razor-sharp tip at Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what about you? You think you’re so special? While I was busting my ass through the planet assessment trials, what the hell did you do for me? You’re just some outdated, bottom-tier planet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Earth’s face twisted with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…Stop calling me bottom-tier. If you keep that up, you’ll be living on bottom-tier Earth forever.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a loaded statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s instincts immediately sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell does that mean? You saying if I keep calling you bottom-tier, something else might happen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s tone flipped in an instant, now keenly interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth squeezed his eyes shut and pressed his fingers against his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Ah… Seriously, this bastard is all I’ve got?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1728,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","9853ca26e86834841a25a924cb17688d0371e481c4b4653ce0e72d845d49a142","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-429","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-226",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]