[{"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-479":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},1848043,2454,"Chapter 479","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-479",479,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 479: Beyond the Orbit (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The control room of the Earth ship, installed several hundred meters above the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This space was far larger than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the… does it really need to be this big?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked to be at least several hundred pyeong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most of this wide space was empty, suggesting it would take a lot of money to finish outfitting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『That’s the captain’s seat.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth, who had stepped into the control room before Yeongwoo, pointed toward a metallic seat located in the western area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seat was placed on a large circular platform and was clearly designed to rotate 360 degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not exactly fancy for a Captain’s seat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『From what I know, the higher the class of the planetary ship, the more enhanced the captain’s seat becomes.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, does the seat even matter? As long as everything works, that’s what counts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s gaze then shifted to the massive device placed in the center of the control room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled a round table, and faint holograms hovered above it—it looked like a place to set the ship’s destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s where you choose where to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Right. It visualizes accessible space.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it’s where the map of space is generated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait—then who’s actually piloting this thing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Piloting? I move my own body. As long as I know the destination, I can move there myself.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so it works like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Yeongwoo and Earth were a bit unfamiliar with planetary ships—it was their first time, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what about Doatel’s coordinates? Is that a planet you already know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Earth shook its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『No way. I don’t know that planet. It’s never even passed through my previous orbit.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh? Then how do you set Doatel as your destination?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Well…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that it was faster to show than to explain, Earth waved its hand in the air to activate the navigation device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrrrr…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mechanical hum, the central table began to rotate, and soon a holographic image of space appeared above it, which also started spinning rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s that doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It’s searching for Doatel.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, so even if you don’t have the coordinates, you can still find a planet just by its name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Pretty much. As long as we have the name, we can search for it. But to get the actual coordinates, that planet’s data has to be public.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth explained that most minor celestial bodies are forced to make their coordinates public—just like Earth had been when it was still a planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s what the Chairman meant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can only roam the universe to the extent of what you know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were true, quite literally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, then there are planets with private coordinates?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Of course. If a planet has reached a certain status and gained independence, or if it was artificially created, its coordinates can absolutely be private.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Artificially created planets?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Like the Mechanized Planet of the Architect, for instance. It was directly made by the Architect, and its coordinates are private.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Architect—Remu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Machine Tower, where he studied the Typesetter, was also built on an artificial planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So planets can be manufactured, huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the status of a Level 4 entity under interstellar law seem all the more impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Remu wasn’t exactly an ordinary Level 4 being—he had once stood blade-to-blade with the Chairman even while being suppressed by ‘Prestige.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So the only way to learn hidden coordinates is from the planet itself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to Yeongwoo’s question, Earth crossed its arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I don’t know everything in the universe—I'm just a minor celestial body—but I do know this: there’s no such thing as a perfect secret.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What does that mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If only the owner knows the coordinates, then you're right. But…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth went on to explain that if those coordinates had ever been exposed—whether via an invited guest, or during an official investigation—they could be uncovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were plenty of variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, it means we still need to find someone who knows the coordinates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Exactly. That’s why it’s really hard to obtain hidden coordinates. Which is why planetary ships are so special.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because their coordinates constantly change?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Right. Whether they’re being tracked or hunted by a government, the most anyone can know is a momentary location. All they can do is follow our trail.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if the pursuers had overwhelming power—enough to mobilize the entire galaxy against the planetary ship—the story would change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But was there anyone like that in this universe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what’s with the ship registration? Last time, the administration sent over some lizard-looking guys. Is that also related to coordinates?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I’m not really sure about that part. But at the government level, they probably try to keep track of ship coordinates periodically. It makes management easier.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, I guess we’ll have to talk to those officials to be sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo and Earth wrapped up their conversation, Moro and Parina entered the control room through the door on the far side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Bigger than I expected.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro had the same reaction as Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the mostly empty control room and asked Earth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What’s with all the empty seats?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Uh… I’m not fully activated yet, so I’m not sure. But I think more seats can be added.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo chimed in,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe they’re for the sub-cannons. Right now, we only have one main gun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You really do think like a bandit. Still, it makes sense.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth spoke, a set of coordinates appeared on the navigation device, and it turned to Moro and announced,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’ve found the destination coordinates. Departing now.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it pointed to several seats behind the Captain’s seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The control room can shake significantly, so I recommend you all take a seat.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Parina pointed toward the most ornate-looking seat—the Captain’s seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What about that one? Mother holds the highest Prestige here. Shouldn’t she be in the top seat?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Earth immediately shook its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Only the captain is allowed to sit in the Captain’s seat. Not by policy—it’s just how the system works.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Earth didn’t particularly want it that way—but the functionality demanded that only the registered captain could sit there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Captain’s seat came with critical functions: emergency braking and emergency acceleration commands for the planetary ship, both of which were only activated when the Owner was seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『That bastard is the rightful Owner of Earth Ship, so I’m not upset. Besides, I already have my own throne.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because it was right before Earth Ship’s maiden launch, Moro surprisingly let the issue go rather simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Anyway, let’s get going. The entire galaxy has already sensed our presence.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Yes, understood. I’ll initiate interplanetary transfer first.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interplanetary transfer—the most basic form of interstellar travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It referred to moving to the nearest planetary system in terms of spatial distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like stepping across stepping-stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the farther the destination from the point of departure, the more planetary systems one had to pass through—and accordingly, the higher the chance the planetary ship would be spotted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Our planet will now depart from its natural orbit. All residents are advised to prepare for irregular shaking, impact, and any other unpredictable events.》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Earth issued one final, rather intimidating public broadcast, and then turned toward Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…Captain.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Please give the launch command.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, Earth pointed toward the Captain’s seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what are you doing all of a sudden? Captain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a confused Yeongwoo walked toward the Captain’s seat, Administrator Kubu appeared behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shfft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—All ships have captains. But since Earth Ship currently has none, the highest-ranking person aboard—the Owner—must temporarily serve as acting Captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So basically, the Owner is the Captain too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The Owner is the ship’s master. The Captain is its commander. They are distinctly different roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I’m acting as Captain from now on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Until a new Captain is recruited, yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A new Captain…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They probably meant someone experienced in ship combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it did make sense that someone with more experience navigating space should command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t know there was such a thing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Yeongwoo stood there dumbfounded, Jiseon—who had been quietly standing in a corner—spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Finding a skilled captain won’t be easy. Especially since this isn’t a regular ship, but a planetary ship, and a pirate ship at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had no rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Earth nudged him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Captain, please issue the launch command.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, why are you suddenly using honorifics? Just talk like normal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Protocol dictates we use honorifics when making requests to the Captain, you crazy Owner.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally seated in the Owner’s Chair, Yeongwoo took a sweeping look around the massive control room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The control room was entirely encased in a transparent membrane from floor to ceiling and wall to wall—everything except the floor was see-through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So all he could see now was blue sky and white clouds, making it hard to truly feel that he was sitting in the control room of a planetary ship about to sail through space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… how do I give the launch command?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a glowing blue orb rose near the right armrest of his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This must be the launch button.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without an explanation, he could sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his palm on the orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TAP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the transparent walls that had been showing the outside view turned pitch black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wha?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Yeongwoo’s eyes widened as Earth—now looking quite solemn—pointed toward the complete darkness ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『This is launch mode. What you’re seeing now is the space directly ahead of us.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Space? But shouldn’t we at least see some stars?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked rapidly at the darkened view beyond the control room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth raised a finger and pointed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The stars are hidden by the light source.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense sunlight was blocking out the other light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『That’s why there’s a visual correction mode.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of Earth’s finger, the view shimmered—and finally, the universe that Yeongwoo had been hoping to see came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A star-filled cosmos, glittering with endless lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『There’s also a battle mode, but we probably won’t need it now. Our first jump is to a friendly location, after all.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A friendly location?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’ll be heading to Proxima’s planetary system. Once there, we’ll plot our next jump.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so that’s why you told me to buy the star system travel module.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now somewhat understanding how the planetary ship worked, Yeongwoo twisted his palm slightly atop the glowing orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the previously corrected view reverted to pitch-black space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then, let’s try this ‘space jump’ thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Just press the power output button, Captain.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth said this, Yeongwoo raised his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he slammed the blue orb down hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer view of the control room suddenly burst into iridescent light, and just as Earth had warned, the entire planet was gripped by intense shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RUMMMMBLE…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! Isn’t the whole planet going to blow up at this rate?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It’ll get worse once we enter the relay zone. From now on, humanity will experience holographic skies and spacequakes as if breathing air. Our other planets too, of course.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo shouted in disbelief, a tunnel suddenly appeared in front of the control room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A path through space—one that would carry this absurd celestial body all the way to Proxima Centauri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Hold the armrests tight. It’s going to feel like skydiving.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth said this, it had already gripped both armrests of the navigation unit tightly, and a tremendous sense of speed began to engulf everyone inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1937,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.910Z",1,"novelbin.me","914b10fa8c6f6bc5f6278ab22df6451d41e97671a825e0147ce554aab035256e","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-480","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-478",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]