[{"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-456":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},1848020,2454,"Chapter 456","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-456",456,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 456: Lord Jeong Yeongwoo07 (9)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Wh-What… That bastard…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwavek turned around in shock upon seeing Yeongwoo standing atop the palanquin of a head of a house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the way had been opened at the order of the house leader, this was still a blatant failure in security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even the house lord of Satral, Bioto, was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You… Who the hell are you…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This line held two questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, who exactly was this man, whose identity had yet to be properly revealed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And second, how could he possibly be so lacking in manners?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the families of the universe, there were ceremonial customs that matched each planet’s culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some houses expressed gratitude to guests by offering large amounts of karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others displayed their treasured weapons, allowing the guest to choose one as a return gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were even eccentric houses that challenged guests to duels as a form of hospitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even such unusual customs were ultimately just excuses to show respect to guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even families that used duels as custom often made it a rule to intentionally lose the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this bastard, no matter how you looked at it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—There are five noble houses gathered here. What the hell do you think you’re doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bioto glared at the rookie house head who had climbed onto his palanquin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he pointed toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAARRRR…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because four massive ships were now appearing one after another in the skies over Gwangjin-gu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The houses of the universe maintained mutual respect, but also a fierce sense of rivalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That so-called “respect” ultimately stemmed from power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, every house strove to appear powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s also why House Satral had taken the liberty of launching an aggressive, public protest against Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They intended to show that a fledgling house could be scolded and pushed around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon actually meeting the new Renaissance House… Something felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What am I doing? You fucking moron, on Earth, it's polite to be quiet when someone's sleeping. You dare blast a loudspeaker while I’m asleep?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo bared his teeth in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that the message had been broadcast across the entire planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made it necessary for Yeongwoo to recover the honor he lost in his sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t kill you. Just one punch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo raised his right fist with a crude gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bioto, still seated calmly on his chair, replied leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Lowly actions from a lowly creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the opponent was too ignorant to know proper etiquette, then it had to be taught physically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, this universe placed great importance on order and had a system to handle such situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was called Honorary Deference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was a sufficient difference in prestige, the weaker party wouldn’t be able to exert their full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a universal law that the weak must bow before the strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I’ll hear your introduction from beneath my feet! Kneel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally deciding to act, Bioto’s helmet emitted a blazing blue glow as he released his concealed, immense aura into the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAHHHH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled by the universe’s force now surrounding him, Yeongwoo muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a brief groan, he immediately swung his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimed straight at Bioto’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The hell are you babbling about, asshole.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Bioto unleashing his aura, Yeongwoo’s punch landed cleanly on Bioto’s helmet without losing any of its power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAMMMM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Keurgh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bioto’s trusted \"Honorary Deference\" had failed to activate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expecting the enemy’s punch to slow down, Bioto had extended his hand—but too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only swept through empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most shocked of all was Kwavek, the captain of Satral’s knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Huh…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that House Lord Bioto couldn’t block the punch meant that their levels of prestige were nearly equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Captain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, a call for reinforcement echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came from none other than Bioto himself, who was now lying collapsed atop his palanquin after taking the punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Kill that bastard! Nowwww!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His helmet split in front, revealing his bruised face as he screamed furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his cry, dozens of Blue Knights surrounding the palanquin drew their swords, and even Kwavek raised his massive greatsword—an act of sacrilege, given that he was swinging a weapon atop his lord’s palanquin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Haaaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 6-meter-tall Kwavek raised his sword, as big as himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, standing proudly atop the palanquin, turned to him with glowing golden eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your lord is still beneath my fist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Kwavek froze, sword still raised threateningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was it true that his lord was under the madman’s fist, but he physically couldn’t move his body properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Wh-What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwavek’s voice trembled in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though House Satral hadn’t been in a full war for thousands of years, they’d still faced physical conflicts during cosmic operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And each time, it was Kwavek who stepped up to act on behalf of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he understood all too well—his frozen body was the result of the overwhelming gap in aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The law of Honorary Deference was in effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This universe really is a nice place to live—if you’re strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied to see Kwavek completely immobilized, Yeongwoo looked down at Bioto again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me properly introduce myself. I am the mayor of Metal Seoul, Special City of Dogo. Master of the Twenty Sword Mountains. And shipmaster of the Earth Fleet, Jeong Yeongwoo07.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—W-What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yeongwoo’s official introduction, Bioto looked blankly out from his cracked helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only part he could comprehend was “shipmaster of the Earth Fleet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had to clarify the crucial part again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—So, wait, what exactly is your relationship with Chairman Dogo? Did you say this was Dogo Special City…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m the mayor of the city Chairman-nim holds in special regard, you dumbass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And around that time, massive ships began landing one after another in the clearing over there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other four noble houses that had accompanied House Satral on their visit to Earth had finally arrived in Gwangjin-gu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—No way…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Bioto looked extremely troubled as he glanced between Jeong Yeongwoo and the four newly arrived ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this visit were to end in such a disgrace, House Satral’s standing would undoubtedly suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But going all-in and risking a fight to the death wasn’t exactly appealing either—the opponent didn’t look like someone to take lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t he just destroyed his protective armor with a single punch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that guy fought seriously...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bioto’s eyes scanned his opponent up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that fleeting moment, he reflected on the millennia of peace that House Satral had enjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision he made here today could very well bring an end to that peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, as head of the house, he made his final choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—O-one hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a very small voice, he made an offer to the so-called “Special Mayor of Dogo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What? What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo furrowed his brow and leaned in, Bioto propped up his battered body and spoke again, barely parting his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Just take one hit. I’m in trouble like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a lot left unsaid in that line, but Yeongwoo could read plenty from the look in the other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was a newly appointed head himself, Yeongwoo too was a representative bearing considerable weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he knew nothing about the structure of the universe or inter-house politics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did know this: when a representative of a group is humiliated in public, it’s not just about losing face—it’s about losing much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had to ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your pride’s worth. And my pain’s worth. Two price tags, so think carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You crazy bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, you think you’re the only house head? I’m standing here in front of an entire planetary population.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strictly speaking, Bioto had already lost far more in the public eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was nothing more than the representative of a newborn house just now stepping into the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, I’ve got nothing to lose even if we take this to the end. Actually, no—if I win…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to say “I’ll only gain from this,” Bioto grabbed him by the collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grab!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a face full of fury but a voice oddly careful, he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…How much? Your pain’s worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo grabbed Bioto’s wrist roughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three bills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it were a line he’d had prepared all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his hand gripping Bioto’s arm had only three fingers extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Three bills…? What’s that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfamiliar with Earth’s expressions, Bioto looked confused, and Yeongwoo closed his eyes briefly before clarifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three billion. Pay up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bioto flinched at the enormous figure, the ships in the distance began opening their external walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the heads and delegates of the other noble houses were beginning to disembark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re out of time. Decide quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo, still held by the collar, pressured him, Bioto began sweating and replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I’ll… I’ll hit your face just like this. Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nope. That only happens if our deal goes through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m asking you: what’s your pride worth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo calmly demanded an extra fee, and Bioto’s mouth hung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You want more than three billion? You little… That’s robbery…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bioto trailed off mid-rant, as if something had just dawned on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d finally remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the sole house on this planet had designated as its main trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without a word, Bioto slowly unfolded two of the fingers gripping Yeongwoo’s collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to Earth, House Head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1600,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.910Z",1,"novelbin.me","19dea506a10176c3fe7cb4ba6f40581dd3088685f3e655cc34d785ea4b995300","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-457","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-455",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]