[{"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-480":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},1848044,2454,"Chapter 480","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-480",480,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 480: Beyond the Orbit (6)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWA-AAANG…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, they were out of orbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earthship and the entire new planetary system entered the relay tunnel, the view outside the control room was completely overtaken by a multicolored holographic display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, for Earth, who was the main agent of this movement—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Orbit deviation has occurred.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Orbit deviation has occurred.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Orbit deviation has occurred.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warning messages flooded the view, repeating like a navigation system scolding a car for veering off course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red warning lights continuously flashed on the edges of their vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Earth showed not the slightest hint of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because breaking out of orbit wasn’t just about transcending physical limitations as a celestial body—it was also an act of defiance against the universe itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natural orbit is a duty and mission bestowed upon all celestial bodies by the cosmos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So seeing these warnings was something Earth had fully anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Hmm.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, both Moro the Sun and Princess Parina, who were surely seeing the same warnings, remained calm in their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All celestial bodies in this planetary system had made their own resolves long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KUGUGUGU!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came a jarring vibration, strong enough to make one feel as though space itself was shaking violently up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, uh… What about the others? Are they okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeonggu was the first among the group to voice concern for the civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Earth, who had been right next to the navigation device, turned its head toward Jeonggu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Most should be fine.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Most?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『There’s significant vibration, but not enough to cause physical changes to the planet’s surface.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Earth added that depending on the situation, some people might stumble or fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Jiseon raised her upper body from her seat and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Wait, Earth, does this mean we’ll feel these vibrations every time we fly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『For now… yes. If we reinforce the shield outside the atmosphere, the vibrations will lessen, but it’s very expensive.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it had already cost a fortune to upgrade the propulsion system and install the docking module.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reinforcing the shield that enveloped the entire planet-ship would surely be even more costly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’ll be arriving at Proxima of Centauri soon.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth spoke, the holograms that filled the window began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This signaled that they were reaching the end of the relay tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Centauri is probably the only safe zone. No other clans are there, and Proxima is your father-in-law.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So we do our final maintenance here and move out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『At the very least, we need to purchase the docking module and relay zone entry permits here.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about propulsion upgrades? Weren’t those essential too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Propulsion enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This referred to maintenance for rapid acceleration of the planet-ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like when under fire while docked or during an emergency that required a quick relocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It would be ideal to complete the propulsion upgrade here too, but once we begin, it’ll take quite a bit of time.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Well… At least two hours, I’d say.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Earth’s reply, Yeongwoo let out a relieved sigh, as it was shorter than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s get that done here and move right after.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『But this is your father-in-law’s territory.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If someone is chasing us, this will be one of the first places they check. So I don’t recommend staying here long.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think Shirach is already after us? Seems unlikely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a valid point, but the celestial bodies saw it differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’re not afraid of Shirach.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Then who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Our orbital deviation has caused a shift in the galaxy. So even at the galactic level, something will be dispatched to investigate.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think something will be dispatched? Sounds like speculation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I prefer to call it unpredictability.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, all the celestial bodies, including Earth, wore expressions of genuine fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Yeongwoo, who belonged to a clan-based society, they were part of the society of celestial bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which is why the higher-ranked cosmic entities were far more terrifying to them than Shirach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So basically, we can’t stay long in Centauri. The propulsion upgrade takes time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Exactly. And until the propulsion upgrade is complete, emergency movement won’t be possible. We’ll only be able to enter relay zones.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simpler terms, it was like in a game: you could move to another map, but couldn’t move around within that map until certain conditions were met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Geez… How do the other folks even operate their ships? This is such a hassle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo didn’t dwell on the thought for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had something he could rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s just start the propulsion upgrade right away, buy interstellar travel rights, and head to Doatel as fast as we can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Doatel? Even if it’s a space relief zone… it’s still clan territory. That’s dangerous.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth voiced opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth fundamentally didn’t trust clan-based groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made sense—after all, the clans they’d encountered so far were the Renaissance and those that had come to suppress it from the lower parts of the galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yeongwoo disregarded Earth’s opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the shipowner and captain, this is my decision. Doatel is safe, at least. They’re so stupidly loyal that they’d protect us even if their planet were collapsing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His overwhelming trust in Prince Aldo was, ironically, something only possible because Yeongwoo himself was a karmic offender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew better than anyone that you couldn’t live as a virtuous person in such a brutal world without an enormously large vessel—metaphorically speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHIIIIING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just then, the holograms outside the window suddenly vanished, revealing the dark void of space once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Are we here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But contrary to expectations, no bright celestial body appeared in view, and Yeongwoo felt a twinge of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This was my chance to see my father-in-law in person.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Earth let go of the navigation device it was holding with both arms and looked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Don’t forget—we’re sailing with an entire planetary system in tow. We’re in the outskirts of Proxima.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so if we get too close to another planet or star, it could be a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’re a full-fledged “planet-ship” now, so we have a certain level of correction, but there’s still a very small chance part of our celestial body might collide with another. So yes, we do need to be careful.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it’s a bit disappointing that I can’t meet my father-in-law in person. Isn’t that kind of rude?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo cracked a joke, his field of vision suddenly filled with golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flinched enough to lift his body from the command seat, but quickly regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh, this is…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a familiar color and a familiar sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This phenomenon was none other than a new achievement notification from the achievement system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beeeep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement Unlocked: Major Incident]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Achievement Grade: Cosmic\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Achievement Rank: #14\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Took a planetary system out of its natural orbit.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What… Major incident?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew who named these achievements, but one thing was certain—this reflected the universe’s official position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the system called something a \"misdeed,\" then by cosmic standards, it was a misdeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it called someone a “lunatic,” then that person was a lunatic by universal definition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if the system labeled a celestial body leaving its natural orbit as a “major incident,” then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It really is a major incident. I mean, the rank is 14.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering that the “Star Desecrator” achievement was ranked #92, a rank of 14 was truly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that, in all of cosmic history, only 14 such events—including this one—had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh? Then again, that also seems like… kind of a lot?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other achievements, the reward for this one was granted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「As a reward for the ‘Major Incident’ achievement, you have received a Galaxy Exit Permit.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo made a startled noise, prompting Earth to approach him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What? What’s wrong?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s something called a ‘Galaxy Exit Permit’? Were we originally not allowed to leave the galaxy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I-I don’t know? No one’s ever left the galaxy before.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I guess… we’re going to be the first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would the universe reward someone who caused a major incident with permission to leave the galaxy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo couldn’t even begin to guess the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this reward was only the beginning of what the universe would bestow upon the one who created the controversial entity known as a planet-ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beeeep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That familiar notification sound rang out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What now…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement Unlocked: Moving Celestial Body]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Achievement Grade: Cosmic\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Achievement Rank: #10\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Possession of a planet-ship.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Planet-ship…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo couldn’t even finish saying the word “possession”—his mouth just hung open as he stared at the rank of the new achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant there were nine other planet-ships besides Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the record spanned all of cosmic history, this was terrifying information to Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait… That means there are nine others out there who can dodge our cannons?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the universe was vast and treacherous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear how many of those nine planet-ships were still in existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, the important thing was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never thought we were the first… but still, there are ten of us including me? That’s unexpected.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere out there in the universe, other planet-ships existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『……?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there no way for planet-ships to communicate with each other? Or like… some kind of gathering? You know how celestial bodies occasionally hold summits?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth tilted its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Planet-ships are built to avoid universal tracking. Why would they have something like that?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it hesitantly added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Even if they did… I wouldn’t know. I’ve only just become a planet-ship, after all.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you can’t say for sure they don’t exist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『True enough. But come on—just attempting to make a planet-ship is the kind of thing only maniacs would do… it’s hard to make definitive statements about anything involving them.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the behavior of planet-ship captains was completely unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Jung Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it wouldn’t be surprising if one of them had taken the absurd risk of establishing a communication channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If any of those captains are still alive… they must be unimaginably powerful, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yeongwoo said that, as if to answer him, a new system message appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Due to a cosmic feat, the barriers of status collapse.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Brace yourself for an existential shock.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1747,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.910Z",1,"novelbin.me","9bd6bb8310c349134569297f5cf37f999fe0275d72c42a5d664cd68b5ef0b7e0","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-481","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-479",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]