[{"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-448":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},1848154,2454,"Chapter 448","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-448",448,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 448: Lord Jeong Yeongwoo07 (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The whole Earth…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s mouth dropped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the whole of humanity really watching everything—from his private conversation with Earth to the scuffles with the other planets?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, you bastard. Are you seriously out of your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo habitually grabbed Earth by the collar, Earth—or rather, the Earthship—looked visibly disgusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『This is all being broadcast live right now. Can you believe this? The so-called human representative is physically assaulting his own planet?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s eyebrows twitched momentarily at Earth’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a furrowed brow, he lifted Earth entirely off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the human representative, I can beat a planet. Isn’t this the age of space colonization?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What kind of crazy logic is that?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was it your planet that opened the path for the solar system to venture into space? No—it was us humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was humanity that survived that damn reset, and humanity that created me, Jeong Yeongwoo07. So, you could say our contribution is the greatest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You… you bastard…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth, now realizing that Yeongwoo was keenly aware of the cameras, stomped his feet in the air in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Enough of this madness! Get out of my office! Don’t tell me you’re not paying taxes either?!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was actually quite serious for Earth too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the departure of the planetary fleet imminent, it would be a big problem if Jeong Yeongwoo, who played a key role in the formation of the fleet, were to suddenly die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I’ll pay taxes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, suddenly sobered at the mention of taxes, glanced around the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do I get out of here? Should I take that elevator from before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I’ll call the elevator for you. Just hurry up and get out.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Earth’s light gesture, an elevator emerged from the ash-covered ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo set Earth down and stepped in front of the elevator, but then turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do we contact each other now? Can I come here again even without an invitation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Why would you try to barge into my house uninvited…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, surely we’ll have things to discuss in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a reasonable point, Earth couldn’t dismiss Yeongwoo’s concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If you really need to talk to me, just call out in the air. As long as you're on Earth, I can always hear you.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Outside of Earth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If you're out there, calling me won't help—I can't do anything.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But with the planetary hunters coming after us, why can’t you help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wait… are you seriously suggesting I bombard other planets just because you ask me to?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that what a planetary ship is for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked seriously, making Earth look horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You maniac, that would be an actual crime! You can’t just attack planets without authorization!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you forget that our main job is robbery and assault? Anyway, you’re saying that even outside Earth, you can hear me if I call?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pressed the elevator button, and the firmly shut doors began to part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping inside, he looked back at Earth again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You coming to the engagement ceremony?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Preferably not. It’s your family’s business.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, Earth didn’t want to be in a place where two stars would be present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But isn’t this pact all about you? Besides, it’s a good chance for you to say hello to the Earthlings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This too was said with the ever-present camera in mind, still likely filming from somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If everything that had happened was broadcast across the globe, wouldn’t tomorrow’s assembly hall in Metal Seoul be swarmed with people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone would want to see the actual “Sun” with their own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I’ll… think about it.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth couldn’t bring himself to outright refuse in front of the Earthlings and deferred his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pointed at the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Now go already.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure. You’ve been through a lot too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving the mess of Earth’s office one last glance, Yeongwoo stepped into the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the doors shut and, just like when he had arrived, the interior walls turned into holograms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had entered the transfer zone to return to Earth’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Time to go back to reality.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing his face close to the wall, Yeongwoo could see countless other elevators ascending through the holographic display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recent physical confrontations with planets now felt like a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by tomorrow, the results of those battles would manifest right before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hmm… if we really complete the planetary ship and venture into space, what will happen then?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being just a “creature,” Yeongwoo had accomplished feats nearing greatness—but even he couldn’t clearly foresee the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the foretold future that Jopan had exposed was nearly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pressed his face closer to the wall, one elevator ahead disappeared into a beam of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon, so did Yeongwoo’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The time has come.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by light bright enough to rival the Sun, he had finally arrived at the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator walls reverted to solid metal, and the unique comfort of gravity—absent in the relay zone—wrapped around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud bang came from the elevator door as it split open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Air from Earth rushed into the cabin, and Yeongwoo looked up to see the now darkened sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun had clocked out—a black night sky stretched above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stood silently, staring at the strangely different sky, a voice called out to him from outside the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Welcome back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo turned his head to see his mother standing with a displeased expression at the elevator entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps having rushed over after watching the broadcast, even Seoul’s Strongest Swords had gathered around the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What is all this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked Ji-seon, visibly flustered, and she shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What do you mean? They came to see the first human who met the Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Yeongwoo realize why the swordsmen were giving him such strange looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, Jeong Yeongwoo07 was no longer just a fellow human—he had become something completely alien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up until now, he’d been a demon who hunted monsters within planets—but now, he had become a cosmic gangster who punched planets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in truth, Yeongwoo had faced beings even larger than planets—but to the humans, especially the Strongest Swords, the image of planets and stars held far more weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… you’ve worked hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik, the Strongest Sword of Gwanak, stepped forward to shake Yeongwoo’s hand on behalf of Seoul’s best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo looked at him as if it were odd, but eventually grasped his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, well… it wasn’t easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo forced himself to reply like this, Kim Doha, Yongsan’s Strongest Sword, who had been fidgeting at the back, quickly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, is it true that our Earth is turning into a spaceship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen the broadcast screen with the other Strongest Swords, but it was still hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh… it's already transformed into a spaceship, and now we're preparing for it to start moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo was about to leave and head back to his quarters after answering, this time Lee Yoobin, Seongbuk’s Strongest Sword, raised her hand high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stared at her for a moment and then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then… what happens to us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, we’re Strongest Swords, right? Because of the Reset. But if Earth leaves its place and goes to another region of space…….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was quite a sharp question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was essentially asking whether the reset, which had elevated their statuses, would still apply after Earth’s departure from its current orbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn’t even the only issue she raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Reset is obviously a major catastrophe that should end soon, but right now, it's also the foundation of our livelihoods, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Seongbuk Strongest Sword pointed out, in the world after the Reset, dealing with mutants and daily quests that offered 30,000 karma had become the primary source of income.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if one day the appearance of mutants and monsters suddenly stopped, everyone's survival would be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an ironic situation, but also the truth—so Yeongwoo had no choice but to stop walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right. I’ll have a separate conversation with Earth about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s response, the Strongest Swords' eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-then could you possibly relay other suggestions too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that Seoul is the planetary capital, are there any special privileges?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could we ever meet Earth in person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something they had never even imagined in their lifetimes—direct contact with Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right before their eyes stood someone who had already done so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being Strongest Swords, they were also just human beings, and everyone tried to express their excitement and relay their requests to Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And upon hearing them, Yeongwoo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shreeaaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—drew Bastard and swung it through the crowd of Strongest Swords as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson arc tore through the crowd skillfully, and the once chattering Strongest Swords finally went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were quickly reminded that the sword he wielded could even slice through planets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone shut your mouths, go home, and pay your taxes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo swept his sharp gaze across the room, everyone silently lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current time: 9:54 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In about six minutes, the time to pay taxes would come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A time even their overwhelmingly powerful chairman could not avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah… I wish I could evade taxes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending the Strongest Swords away, Yeongwoo looked at the people still standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu, Jiseon, Assistant Manager Lim Suna from Taewon Group, and potential retainer candidate Kang Yechan stood before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Suna… what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked, she glanced over the landscape of Gwangjin District and replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe the Sun… and her daughter will be visiting here tomorrow at 2 PM.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suna still hadn’t managed to compose her expression, as it all felt unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yeongwoo glanced briefly at the dark sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Being stars, they’ll probably be punctual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right. Since it’s such a major planetary event… we’re concerned that a huge crowd may gather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is likely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If people from all over the world flock here, I don’t think we’ll be able to manage with just our current personnel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you're suggesting we reapply travel restrictions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo said this, Suna nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it would be impossible to block people from nearby countries coming via land routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Looks like it’ll be an extremely hectic day.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting the stars in a grand conference hall surrounded by a sea of people… it would be a lie to say he wasn’t worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since they had no information whatsoever about his father-in-law, the youngest of the Centauri brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Kubu, are you there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo was about to call out, thinking Kubu might know something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrrrk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even finished his sentence, space split open and Kubu opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Master, many messages arrived while you were at Earth's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Messages?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Neighboring families wish to meet you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had finally come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wrath of noble families who were now stuck with a rogue faction as their neighbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they challenging us? If we fight on Earth, it’ll only hurt us. Can’t they wait until tomorrow evening? We’ll go to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked this, Kubu blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Though many letters were aggressive, there were some entirely different in tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean… different?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—They want to invest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Invest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s mouth fell open in a different kind of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he asked again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly, a lotus blooms even in the mud. Who are they? Prepare a response immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1964,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.907Z",1,"novelbin.me","d14a1d9468019334f5666fd88343d171f1b2a1b55b97aebfb241f3964aa3895d","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-243","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-242",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]