[{"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-431":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},1848122,2454,"Chapter 431","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-431",431,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 431: Fate (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Moro is the Sun’s true name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does that mean all humans on Earth have been calling that massive star by a secondary name all this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, wait.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t the most important part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then just how much did Lemu foresee? Since when…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lemu, the Architect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never before had his title felt so fitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the coordinates in question truly pointed to the Sun, that meant Lemu had anticipated this situation long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before Yeongwoo’s parents had gotten married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Moro is the Sun’s true name, then these coordinates must really be pointing at the Sun, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…You could say that.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth nodded weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yeongwoo’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where exactly is it pointing on the Sun? You would know, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Earth shrank back and shook its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Ah… I don’t want to know. It’s not like we’re about to fire at it right now, are we…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a mere planet of the solar system, peering into the Sun’s coordinates felt like an act of blasphemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Yeongwoo, who had long since crossed many lines, Earth was still just a ‘planet.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, people don’t change overnight, so planets probably take even longer.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo scratched his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if something occurred to him, he asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what should we do now? Should we start with the ship transformation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figurehead was already prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pointed vaguely toward the sky—more precisely, toward the Returnee’s Room—and Earth’s face instantly filled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, Earth had gotten swept up in Yeongwoo’s madness and momentarily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the thought of truly transforming into a planetary ship filled it with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Once we decide, there’s no turning back. We need to be careful. It’s already late today, so let’s discuss it again tomorrow—』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo immediately grabbed Earth by the collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clench!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell? Tomorrow? Do you have any idea what kind of crazy shit could happen by then, and you want to delay this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Earth was hoisted helplessly into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike before, this time, Earth’s expression held defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You idiot, turning into a planetary ship is the ‘crazy shit’ I’m talking about.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Earth’s perspective, it wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a planetary ship without the Sun’s approval was an act that stood out even on a universal scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『And how do you even plan to put the Sun into our orbit? Earth and the Sun were never meant to be equals.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a matter of mass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun’s mass was hundreds of thousands of times greater than Earth’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they somehow switched orbits, the Sun’s immense gravitational pull would inevitably distort everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, all planets in the solar system—including Earth—would still revolve around the Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The universe maintains balance because everything stays where it belongs.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bullshit. Then why do planetary ships exist? Stop worrying and just start the transformation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignorance breeds confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo believed that once they initiated the transformation, solutions would present themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What’s the point of transforming into a ship if it can’t move? That would be absurd.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo understood that turning a planet into a ship was a massive provocation on a cosmic scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But provocations existed for a reason, didn’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the transformation began, new possibilities would emerge—because that’s how the universe had always worked for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even Lemu, the master of the Machine Tower, bet on our success. Are you seriously going to doubt the foresight of a Rank 4 being?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo brandished the Sun’s coordinates as if to prove his point, and Earth’s expression darkened further as it lowered its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『H-However…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just once. Just cross the line once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crossing the line. Just once. That’s all it takes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『……!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only a planet that crosses the line can become a planetary ship and carve its own path. You need to overcome the fear inside you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, utterly obsessed with planetary ships, was spouting whatever came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, he was completely sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Earth! Are you going to stay a low-ranking planet forever, just blindly following fate? Walk this new path with me—beyond the stars!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo raised Bastard toward the sky, and Earth stared at him, almost mesmerized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky, illuminated by indirect lighting instead of the Sun, looked peaceful and serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yeongwoo07’s words were to be believed, then staying on the predetermined path would mean enjoying that peaceful sky forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A life spent under an unwavering, tranquil sky, unable to let go of the Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst all this, Yeongwoo’s fierce voice rained down once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do we start the planetary ship transformation? Should we summon the figurehead first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice stood in stark contrast to the serene sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth could already sense the hardships that lay ahead if it followed Yeongwoo’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in return—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The Sun…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Can I… really place the Sun in my sky?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question wasn’t truly directed at Yeongwoo, who didn’t even understand the mechanics of this room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a question Earth was asking itself—because it still wasn’t certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ironically, Yeongwoo answered in its place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With absolute, baseless confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. I guarantee it. You will have the Sun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『……!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth’s eyes widened at the answer, and Yeongwoo stood firmly before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in this space, where artificial lights had replaced the Sun, there were almost no shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just say the word. How do we start the ship transformation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo asked again, Earth raised its index finger and pointed to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…Summon the figurehead here. Then we can begin the ship transformation process.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was Earth's first time performing a ship transformation, so it only knew how to start it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And after that? You don’t know, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s question, Earth silently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A completely unknown territory… This is kind of thrilling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What do you think I feel?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The era of planetary ships, opened by the fusion of a crazy native and a crazy planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth wiggled its fingers, still maintaining some sense of sanity for now, Yeongwoo looked up into the air and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General! Is the figurehead ready? Do you have a function to send it down here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would his voice even be transmitted inside this space?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer came in the form of a deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the clear sky split open, and from within, a massive statue was launched down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『D-Dodge!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue was far larger than expected, causing not only Yeongwoo but even Earth to flinch and leap out of the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuuuuuuung!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figurehead landed right in the middle of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth was so startled that an unprecedentedly strong gust of wind swept across the plains, howling fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell? I almost died before even seeing the planetary ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely dodging in time, Yeongwoo looked up at the massive figurehead that had devoured the center of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironically, the statue's exterior was an exact replica of Yeongwoo’s current form—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in full Vesedel armor, with its bastard sword thrust skyward in a dramatic pose—an exact likeness of Jeong Yeongwoo-07.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『That… is your figurehead?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Earth, who had been unable to see inside the Returnee’s Chamber, made a disgusted face at the sight of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo let out an awkward laugh and followed the direction in which the statue’s sword was pointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My figurehead? You’re mistaken. That is our figurehead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…Fuck.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, what happens now? The figurehead has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Earth gave him an uneasy look and gazed into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Now… we can switch to planetary mode.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What mode exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…Rebel Mode, I suppose.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after glancing at Yeongwoo once, its eyes began to glow blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the small body of Earth, which Yeongwoo had been casually holding, released an enormous surge of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaaaaa…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth gazed up at the sky, creating a towering pillar of blue light, a system message appeared in Yeongwoo’s vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「|l||I- Earth is initiating ship transformation.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, it had made its decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky darkened ominously, and a colossal holographic Earth materialized in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It seems… we must designate the planetary capital first.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth, realizing it had committed to something enormous without a plan, looked up at the holographic planet with a pale expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Planetary capital? Isn’t there only one possible choice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pointed out, establishing a planetary capital required unanimous approval from all planetary shareholders and the planet’s consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Yeongwoo was the sole shareholder of this planet, the capital was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Metropolitan Seoul in Dogo Special City. That will be our capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pointed at the hologram and declared it, Earth slowly closed its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『And the figurehead’s installation site?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, as if he had planned it all along, Yeongwoo answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Are you sure? There’s a bomb buried underground there.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If rebels ever try to demolish the figurehead, we can blow them up all at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reasoning with this lunatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth stopped asking questions and designated the planetary capital as per the will of the planet’s sole shareholder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Metropolitan Seoul has been designated as the planetary capital of |l||I- Earth!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright light illuminated a specific point on the holographic Earth—likely the location of Metropolitan Seoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Now it’s time for the figurehead. Who knows what will happen next?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if leaving behind a final testament, Earth muttered under its breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo impatiently waved his bastard sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up. Let’s get this over with before the Sun notices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It already knows.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, Earth approved the installation of the figurehead in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the massive figurehead standing in the middle of the field vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What just happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What do you think? It’s been moved to Gwangjin-gu. Curious? I can show you the area.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Earth was about to snap its fingers to bring up a display of Gwangjin-gu, a sudden change occurred in the holographic Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piiiiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo's eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue wave spread out from what appeared to be Gwangjin-gu on the holographic Earth, quickly enveloping the entire planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Planetary diagnosis has begun.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Planetary diagnosis?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the holographic Earth shrank down, and surrounding it, the Sun and the planets of the solar system appeared one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pap! Pap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What… What is it trying to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo asked, his eyes wide, Earth’s expression was just as dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I-It’s running a simulation.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『A simulation of what happens if Earth starts roaming the cosmos… with the Sun chained to it.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1798,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","4a97eff3123645ca33f50a0abbc744172edd7cb39fb8e3da7d02c4a185a68034","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-228","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-430",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]