[{"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-439":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},1848137,2454,"Chapter 439","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-439",439,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 439: The Value of a Planetary Ship (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun, Moro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only star in the solar system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive celestial body with about 330,000 times the mass and roughly 1.3 million times the volume of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its overwhelming size gave it a \"Prestige Level\" of 66, a measure of cosmic presence more than anything else...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ugh, the light is blinding.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made the sun truly significant in this system was that it emitted its own light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as its presence was felt, the brightness in the room surged beyond tolerable levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flaaash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like he might actually go blind if he endured it any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yeongwoo glanced sidelong at Earth across the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Earth—already bowing deeply to the ground—entered his field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, I suppose they’ve been worshiping the Sun for eons.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other long-standing members of this planetary system—Pluto, Svera, and Jupiter, Voltu—were also groveling with their heads pressed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, the Sun was an absolute entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by its Presence Level, that wasn't far from the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I am Moro, the one who shines of my own accord.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, a voice descended from above everyone’s heads—clearly the Sun’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a line aimed directly at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『There is one among you who fails to show due respect.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One who fails to show due respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an odd remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the enormous gap in Prestige Level between Yeongwoo and the Sun, technically, he was already “showing respect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he tried to challenge the Sun, his combat power wouldn’t fully activate in such a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, separate from such mechanics, Yeongwoo's attitude was undeniably stiff, and the Sun had picked up on that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brightness inside the room surged again, becoming completely unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Tch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced to close his eyes tightly, Yeongwoo felt the immense presence settle closer to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light scraping sound, even though his eyes were shut, his yellow-tinged vision turned to white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The life and death of every being in this system depends on me. And yet you do not show proper respect—why is that?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun's voice now sounded much closer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, keeping his eyes closed, Yeongwoo turned his head toward the source of the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he said something dangerous—something that might well become his last words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because all that describes you is 'the one who shines of own accord.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, a wave of displeasure radiated from the Sun’s short response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other planets visibly flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Messing with the mood of a being with such absolute power could get not only this insane human but the entire solar system obliterated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo had just stepped on the gas pedal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Master of Hundred-Thousand Sword Mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『……!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is one of the titles of the Chairman I serve. Can you feel the difference?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo spoke, the Sun responded from beyond the blinding white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『How impudent.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impudent? I merely speak the truth. The great beings I’ve encountered all define themselves through feats they achieved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lemu, who the Chairman referred to as a lowly machine, was building a Tower of Machinery to study the Records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the truly significant beings of the universe each had something they had built with their own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what about you, Sun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo turned the question back at him, the Sun fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one who shines of own accord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t something the Sun had achieved—it was something it had been given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have already shown formal respect through the rules of order. You could kill me right now with a mere flick of your finger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added one more line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you will not receive the genuine respect that comes from my heart. Because I already serve one who has achieved greatness with his own hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…You really are a creature baked by Earth.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, the Sun responded with a flexible tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made sense—after all, Yeongwoo was invoking the name of none other than Chairman Dogo, a Third-rank entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And although Yeongwoo couldn’t see it with his eyes closed, on his right shoulder, Dogo’s sigil was glowing brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a tacit sign that the universal arms manufacturing giant Dogo was backing this little creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, the armor Yeongwoo wore bore the crest of the royal family of Vesedel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Vesedel Royal Family’s Protection】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|This armor serves as a symbol of the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Vesedel royal family was in decline, it wasn’t something an average star could ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You’re bold, but you reek of arrogance.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the Sun launched a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If it weren’t for that insignia you carry, you'd already be ashes. Do you think you're standing before me on your own power?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would you compare yourself to a mere creature like me? You were born with the ability to shine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he gave a sly smile and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And even now, all you know how to do is shine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You son of a b—』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something inside the Sun snapped—snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing this, Earth, Pluto, and Jupiter all screamed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Are you actually insane…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Stop! Do you want to get us all killed?!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『How dare you, you wretched creature!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo was already opening his mouth again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you angry at the words of this lowly being? Why? Is it not because, as you yourself said, the Sun is merely one who shines of its own accord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Sun was revered as an absolute being within its own solar system, in reality, it was nothing more than a common star in this galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the planets that looked up to it, it was merely a part of the backdrop, bound to move along a given orbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about Yeongwoo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may have been born a mere creature, but even so, I stand here facing one who shines of their own accord. Can you truly say I have achieved nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeong Yeongwoo07 and the Sun, Moro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an overwhelming difference in majesty between the two, so vast it was unthinkable to compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least in the official records, Yeongwoo’s achievements were likely documented far more extensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Yeongwoo had dared to say he would not show deference to the Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, wasn't stature measured by the significance of one’s achievements?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even by the standards of cosmic judgment, this mere being named Jeong Yeongwoo had proven far more than the Sun ever had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the reason Yeongwoo couldn't even open his eyes properly now was purely—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Birth. If we exclude the difference in birth, what truly remains between us? You are not yet ready to receive my respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo adopted a stance far beyond that of a mere being, it was the Sun who was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout its long existence, the Sun had only ever encountered beings within the solar system or from neighboring planetary systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, reverence and obedience followed—because within the solar system, the Sun was an irreplaceable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, this new arrival challenged the Sun on equal footing, arguing that if stripped of status, there would be little difference between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It left the Sun at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially considering the absurdity of the situation—a star versus a mere human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You... Do you mean to deny the order of the universe?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun’s voice asked with a hint of disbelief, despite knowing it could reduce Yeongwoo to ashes with just a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, the mere being, replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not. By the order of the universe, my life already belongs to you, O Sun. But...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blinding whiteness that filled the space, Yeongwoo raised a finger to point toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The order of the universe honors those who are great. But would killing this lowly creature truly be a great act?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『.......』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even to the Sun, this sounded like a cheap line to avoid death, but still—it hesitated once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Then tell me. What do you think is a truly great act?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because as absurd as it was, this mere being had summoned not only the planets of the solar system but even the Sun itself to this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was undeniably impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in this being’s world, the one named Jeong Yeongwoo07 truly was great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the Sun was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could this small but intriguing creature have risked its life to oppose it for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Speak. For these may be your last words.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An order, effectively, to leave a final will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, to the Sun’s surprise, Yeongwoo opened his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Kh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he still couldn’t see anything because of the overwhelming light, but he looked up at the sky, at least in form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Birth...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What did you say?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overcoming the limits of one’s birth—is that not the true mark of greatness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yeongwoo turned his gaze—toward the direction from which the Sun’s presence was felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a mere human, I have spent my whole life unable to look directly at the Sun. But now...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo forced open his eyes, even though he still couldn't see a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dare to face the Sun! Is that not proof that I’ve overcome the limits of my birth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it would soon leave him in ashes, it wasn’t an untrue claim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if the mighty Sun were to overcome its own limits...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What...?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Yeongwoo’s main point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped forward, blindly waving his hand to keep the conversation going, the Sun’s presence visibly wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think would happen, if even the Sun were to transcend its limits?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this question, echoing through the white void, the Sun instinctively shook its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I—I don’t know, you crazy bastard.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Sun’s voice, there was a faint trace of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a star, overcoming its limits meant breaking free from its orbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun knew this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sensing this shift, Earth lifted its head amid the overwhelming light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with words that even made Yeongwoo pause, it spoke its first sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What’s this, Lord Sun? Don’t tell me you’re scared? I’ve already installed cannons, you know. Don’t put me in a tough spot.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1736,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","bfc75a39672f6aba52008ad9557d40b347bf0639c43e2383eafe2c40a80cf179","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-235","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-234",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]