[{"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-496":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},1848060,2454,"Chapter 496","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-496",496,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 496: The Chaotic Universe (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast wasteland located in the western United States, it had a relatively low population density due to its environmental conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was larger than the entire Korean Peninsula, its population was only about three million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the reason why the \"Western Union\" of North America settled in Nevada was probably...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Nevada… That’s where Las Vegas is, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Yeah. Seven out of ten of the West’s strongest are gathered in the city of gambling.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those lunatics. Don’t tell me they’re actually killing time gambling over there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It’s more like… Las Vegas is a symbolic city in the West.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petrification event caused by the Reset turned the entire world into ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at night, unnecessary buildings outside of residential areas were no longer lit, making it impossible to witness the once-flamboyant cityscapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『It’s probably a kind of rebellion. They want to relive even a small part of their glamorous past.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The world’s gone to hell. Who has the luxury to cling to some glamorous past?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Still, the people gathered in Las Vegas are the strongest in their respective regions. So relatively speaking, they do have that luxury.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more, Earth added, there had never been an appearance of an “irregular mutant” on the American continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The difficulty of a mutant is adjusted based on the strength of the strongest individual in that region. That’s why Kang Hongtae returned with such an absurd ability—technically, that’s your fault.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My fault?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The first mutant is usually designed to be defeatable by the combined effort of about four top swordsmen.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Flame Dragon Kang Hongtae wasn’t someone you could defeat even with all of Korea’s swordsmen combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the overall combat power of Korea had increased due to Yeongwoo, and the mutants had scaled accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what you’re saying is, the North American folks have been going through Reset on easy mode all this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If we’re talking about the strongest individuals, then yes. But for the average person…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast stretches of land compared to its population, and wastelands filled with uncontained monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, the mid-tier population across the Americas had practically collapsed, Earth explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『There are now many uninhabited areas across this continent. In many cases, monsters took over, and guardians came too late to reclaim them.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guardians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The basic unit of titles—equivalent to top swordsmen in Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, really? There are that many empty regions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo said this, a gleam flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth asked nervously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What are you thinking…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if we rent out those places?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are tons of refugees out in space. Some of them are probably loaded. So let’s rent the land to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are in the age of space migration, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So isn’t it fine to diversify Earth’s residents a little?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Can… you even do that?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not? The orc brothers are living on our planet right now. We’d just be making it a paid service.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had no intention of charging those like the orc brothers, who had paid their dues with loyalty and sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the remaining land…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, seriously—think about it. Are we just some regular planet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…We’re a planet-ship. A hard-to-track one.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. What better place than a planet with an unpredictable trajectory?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was practically the same as selling a long-term stay on a massive battleship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll have to speak with Doatel. See if there are any refugees interested in renting space on Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wealthy refugees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might sound like an oxymoron at first, but one couldn’t forget how ridiculously vast the universe was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, they had lost their home planets—but maybe some managed to bring along fortunes they had amassed over millions of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of those refugees might even be former aristocrats or great houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m telling you, there’s definitely a market for this. It’s not every day you get the chance to live on a planet-ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I mean, that’s true, but…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsure if this was really okay, Earth scratched its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You really will sell anything, won’t you?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re still a developing nation by galactic standards. We need capital, first and foremost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Yeongwoo added, raising his index finger:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, and I’ll accept legends as security deposits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You lunatic.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re basically already doing that, aren’t they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo muttered while glancing toward Aratubank, the ultra-high-speed transport corridor they were in began to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piiiiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, they had entered Nevada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Are we headed to Las Vegas?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that’s where the most people are, of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Right now, it’s the most populated place in the West. Also the most secure.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We would’ve had to come here anyway—gotta sell off some Western land, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely an hour had passed since their visit to Doatel, and already, Yeongwoo was back to spewing devilish ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Earth added with a heavy expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Since all planetary land rights belong to you, selling it is technically within your authority…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Feeling sad? Come on, this is a smart move. Are we just gonna leave all that land sitting there, unused?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pointed down at the vast land below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because of the Reset, the population must’ve dropped dramatically. It’s land humanity won’t even touch for the next few millennia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in those millennia, this Earth—no, this Earth-ship—could advance tremendously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With enough money and a strong leader, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we use that land to raise development funds and rescue refugees, earning merit in the process, it’s a win-win.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Maybe I’ve watched over humanity for too long… Even so, this still feels like we’re taking people’s homeland.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, look at you—surprisingly traditional. Why so conservative for a non-planet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『And you—aren’t you just too progressive for a human?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why we each hold one-third of the planet-ship’s shares. A golden balance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo said this, they passed Nevada’s third station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had finally arrived at the infamous Las Vegas terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Now what?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s broadcast to the entire planet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell everyone the planetary owner is doing a regional inspection in Las Vegas today. Anyone who wants to meet me should gather up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wait… You’re not thinking of beating them all to death, are you?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just curious about what kind of guys are out west. And also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo raised a finger with a wicked grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a planet-wide broadcast, right? If there's someone out there with an absurdly fast ride, this will draw them out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Ah.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth gaped at Yeongwoo’s cunning plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was he using this as an opportunity to assert dominance over the western region, but also to check for any unexpected variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if tenants were going to be brought into the vacant lands of the Americas in the future, not a single person could be allowed to oppose Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you waiting for? Start the broadcast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo stepped onto the upper deck of the Las Vegas terminal, Earth reluctantly began the transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Greetings, dear residents. This is Earth.》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《From this moment, our planet’s sole shareholder will be conducting a public meeting in Las Vegas, located in the western United States.》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Earth glanced at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Uh... Residents are encouraged to bring up any grievances. Representatives from each region are asked to attend, if possible.》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grievances from the residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this reset world, that essentially meant a stab with a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone had complaints against the man monopolizing planetary shares, this was their chance to step forward and challenge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Is that good enough?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth asked as the broadcast ended, and Yeongwoo scanned the far-reaching ground below with his clairvoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like it’s already working.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black dots were starting to gather beneath the terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most likely the “petitioners.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I guess they figured I'd appear through the transit gate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『From their perspective, it's a mysterious alien structure that suddenly appeared overnight. It makes sense they'd come here first.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, looks like we can get this over with quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo finished speaking, he placed his hand on the central device atop the terminal, and a blinding light wrapped around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiiiaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Yeongwoo and Earth were transported to the lower level—down to the ground, where a sea of people had already gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pshuaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the outer wall of the terminal's lower level opened, the crowd at the entrance gasped and stumbled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re already here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the… it's actually a person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, those in the front were more like civilians than warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lacked the imposing aura of the strong, and seeing Yeongwoo and Earth emerge from beyond the wall scared them stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yeongwoo boldly stepped forward and shouted with gusto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nice to meet you all! I am the representative of this planet, the Strongest Sword of Korea, Jeong Yeongwoo07!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right then, Earth manifested a glowing blue halo behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the… What are you doing all of a sudden?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If I don’t want to get stabbed right away… I need to make it obvious I’m the planet.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo looked dumbfounded, but Earth’s judgment was spot-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no sooner had Yeongwoo finished his greeting than a sharp voice, like a blade, shot out from beyond the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who gave you the right to call yourself the representative of this planet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare moment—an actual threat from a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Already our first grievance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo subtly rested his hand on the hilt at his waist, and the crowd, sensing what was about to happen, instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, a wide clearing formed between the petitioner and the planet’s representative, giving Yeongwoo a clear view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Fury of Utah.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged white man with an impressive title stood glaring at him, wielding a sword in each hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Utah’s right next door, if I remember right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, Las Vegas being the central hub of the western alliance wasn’t just talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the strongest of Utah had just shown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was Nevada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s the head of Nevada? If we’re doing this, I’d rather handle all the complaints at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo casually glanced around, the representative from Utah scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You're awfully arrogant. How can you claim to represent this planet when you've never even met us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why I came here now. The representative was chosen by strength. If you’ve got a problem, talk to me with force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the provocations Yeongwoo used to make, this was rather mild—but for Utah, it was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhhkk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately crossed his dual swords with a rough clang, his eyes glowing a bright yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was beginning to exude an aura of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Uh-oh.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Earth quickly stepped between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I think there’s been a misunderstanding. The planetary representative has already been decided. Fighting won’t change that.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utah looked at Earth with his glowing eyes and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the representative position becomes vacant, then a new one must be chosen. Wouldn't you agree?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in this situation, he still showed respect to the planet itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…That’s true, but in my opinion, no matter how you look at it...』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth was about to say he didn’t think the seat would become vacant anytime soon—but Utah cut the conversation short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then for now, please step back. In battles like this, just being nearby can get you hurt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1902,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.910Z",1,"novelbin.me","12f7eee83d40c8e120cf709a7190519f029d563afb6ee88cbc97a9f1d15c0542","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-497","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-495",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]