[{"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-494":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},1848058,2454,"Chapter 494","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-494",494,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 494: The Chaotic Universe (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo returned to the control room of the Earthship with Ichae, everyone in the room rushed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What the—? You came back in one piece? What happened?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one most interested, unsurprisingly, was none other than Sun Moro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Yeongwoo’s future was now directly tied to her own—and to the future of the entire solar system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo toyed with a milky-white coin in his hand as he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The negotiations went well. Doatel has agreed to provide massive support…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But more important than anything else, at least in Yeongwoo’s eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve gained access to support from all the benevolent agents across the galaxy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What? All the galaxy’s benevolent agents?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro’s eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Is that even possible?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like it is. I guess that’s just how benevolent agents are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t all good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is one downside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What is it?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The donation laundering rate is only 30%.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『30%? So the other 70% goes to them?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro turned a strand of her hair into a blade and pointed it out the window, toward Doatel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. But to be fair, they’re the kind of people who’ll even throw in their own money to do good, let alone seek personal profit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, for Yeongwoo—someone evil down to the bone—the idea of living off a mere 30% commission for life was unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll have to figure something out. Maybe take on a side hustle, or scoop up a bunch of loot outside of the donations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Then why didn’t you just negotiate a better rate while you were in there?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That wasn’t possible. It’s a long story, but just take my word for it—it wasn’t an option.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo said this and slowly walked toward the outer edge of the control room, Moro gave Jiseon a bewildered look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Is that for real? That guy—the one who used to beat up entire planets—came back from a negotiation losing money to mere planetary citizens?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—If we had insisted on a higher cut, the whole negotiation would’ve fallen apart. I believe it was the only viable outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiseon, uncharacteristically, took Yeongwoo’s side, Moro calmed her twitching brow and slumped back onto her throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Well… Doing good is good, obviously. But the cost of reinforcing the Earthship alone won’t be cheap.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—He’ll find a way to make it work. And now that they can run a legitimate business under the name of a donation drive, the revenue won’t exactly be small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, pretending to be a philanthropist—rather than engaging in blatant robbery that’s illegal and evil—is clearly the smarter play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, soliciting donations is legal enough to even approach public servants, so there are essentially no restrictions on the targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, most income would be tax-exempt, and even expenses like purchasing artillery could be filed as business costs for the charity, allowing for outrageous tax evasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the bigger the fake charity gets, the more efficient it becomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Their first target for business is apparently a large arms dealer, so they’ll likely secure a good chunk of cash soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having soothed Moro, Jiseon walked over to Yeongwoo, who was still gazing into space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Hey, your mother-in-law’s greedier than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. The stronger the Earthship gets, the brighter her own future looks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering Moro was a literal star by birth, her vision was obviously far broader than that of mere mortals like Yeongwoo and Jiseon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scope probably wasn’t limited to just a single galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with the galactic core—described by Moro as a land of apex predators—looming on the horizon, it was only natural to seek greater strength to survive what was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing happened while I was gone, right? No pursuit from the galactic core or anything?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo looked around the Earthship and asked, the ship nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Nothing so far. Except Doatel opened up a transfer channel just a while ago.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A transfer channel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We can now wire funds to and from Doatel remotely. Though, of course, we need to own a planetary ship to do it.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, Doatel could transfer funds to them as well, Earth added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant they could now launder money quickly from almost anywhere in the galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So now we just need to start earning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo finally tore his gaze from the window and looked at the “Token of Relief” still glowing faintly in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Token of Salvation」 – Mythic Currency\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cloak of Light】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Chorus of Virtue】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Protection of the Shelbir Royal Family】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Token of Salvation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mythical currency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If it’s myth-tier… can I register it in the Catalog?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t a catalog for currencies, but he did have a Myth Catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Myth Catalog]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〔2〕\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently registered: Bastard and Aratubank. Total: 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinarily, equipment codices grant set bonuses for every 10 items collected, but for the Body Catalog, every 5 entries counts as a set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Body Catalog]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〔6〕\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Set Bonus: 5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>→ Increases physical optimization cap by 10%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So for mythical items—which were much rarer than body parts—getting a bonus every 3 wouldn’t be strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Actually, that would make more sense. Asking for 10 mythics to get a set bonus is insane.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason to hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo immediately registered the Token of Relief into the Myth Catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Register to catalog.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he did, the token vanished from his palm—and the Catalog updated its count to 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Myth Catalog]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〔3〕\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Token of Relief had really been registered into the catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a bolt of crimson lightning flashed before Yeongwoo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWAJIIIK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Yeongwoo stumbled backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, everyone in the control room flinched in their own way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—W-What was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Did you all see that? What was that just now?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Looked like some kind of lightning…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon, Moro, Parina, and even Earth and Jeonggu all saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That red lightning bolt that had struck diagonally from the sky right down to Yeongwoo’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh? Wait, did you all see that? Just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing that the lightning wasn't a typical collection effect, Yeongwoo quickly turned his gaze forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he saw it — a faint crack lingering in the space where the lightning had struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell is this…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo reached out toward the crack, a wave of scorching heat burst out from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Urgh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat from the crack instantly engulfed Yeongwoo’s entire body, and soon after, it dug beneath his skin, pouring in an overwhelming intensity of heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell? Why is this happening to me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collapsing from the heat tearing through his body, Yeongwoo finally saw a system message appear in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The first collection effect of the Myth Catalog has been unlocked!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the actual collection effect of the Myth Catalog appeared before Yeongwoo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Collection Effect: 3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Obtained: 20% Prestige Mitigation Rate\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell… mitigation?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 20% Prestige Mitigation Rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s mouth hung open in stunned silence at the unreal figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely managed to gain 10% by repeatedly smacking stars in the face, yet now he was getting 20% just from the first reward of the Myth Catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that collecting myths was not only a high-value task — it was symbolic of myth’s very purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why does collecting myths give me Prestige Mitigation?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this basically saying that myths were weapons designed to defy higher powers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he thought about it, the Bastard was also a weapon built to challenge high-rankers, and Aratubank was gear meant to counter opponents’ asymmetric powers like mental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, collecting myths meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m preparing to challenge higher beings.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, that’s how the universe seemed to interpret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, my mitigation rate is 30% now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still a far cry from the dreamlike 100% that would let anyone beat anyone, but it was a promising start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was miles better than having 0% mitigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And considering that factors like equipment and codices affected more than just raw power, the rank difference didn’t always directly determine combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if he kept stacking mitigation rates like this, there would come a time when even those benefiting from Prestige could be brought to their knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still… I didn’t expect the Myth Catalog’s reward to be Prestige Mitigation. That’s a surprise.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It implied that those who collect myths prioritize mitigation above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even on a galactic level, myth collectors clearly weren’t ordinary individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What was that just now? You looked like you almost died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo’s complexion returned to normal, Jiseon cautiously approached and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo scratched his cheek, now realizing the heat had completely faded away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was the Myth Catalog.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Myth Catalog?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. I collected three, and it unlocked a collection effect. Now I’m one step closer to overthrowing the hierarchy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—So is the next milestone six?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows. Could be five for all I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Myth Catalog, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo wouldn’t dare try to predict it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the universe felt the same way whenever it looked at unpredictable entities like Planet Ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well then, the next step is… making the Golden Ratio declaration before Chancellor Herisa contacts me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That thing in North America?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yep. Figured it’s also a good chance to check in on what’s happening over there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was now the sole stakeholder of Earth, Yeongwoo had never actually set foot on the American continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, it was like he had conquered America without spilling a drop of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the flip side, from the American perspective, they’d lost Earth to some crazy guy they’d only ever seen on planetary broadcasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, want to come see the States with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Nah, I’m good. That absurd planet we visited last time already counts as international travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon waved her hand dismissively, rejecting the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Earth raised its hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Are you going to make contact with people there? If so, take me with you.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why? You can see everything on Earth from your office anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Exactly. That’s why I need to go. If I’m not by your side, all the strongest Americans will come at you.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Why would they come at me? Even if they do, I’m not the one who’ll die — they will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Earth let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『They still think they’re the central power of Earth. So if you show up in person…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ll rush in to take the throne?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Obviously. That’s why I’m going with you — to prevent a massacre of Earthlings.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1785,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.910Z",1,"novelbin.me","0bb22b2691b9924c65bd38345df8752386eec5d154f05f2fae5a60a6a696bc40","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-495","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-493",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]