[{"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-501":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},1848515,2454,"Chapter 501","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-501",501,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 501: The Chaotic Universe (8)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These bastards clearly aren’t here to give me a present.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo drew Bastard in response to their hostility, Earth hastily projected a blue halo above its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was trying to signal to those insane officials that it was a planet—so please don’t hit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What on earth is going on?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean ‘what’s going on’? It means they’re not going to back off after getting beaten this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere fact that the Bureau of Ship Administration had sent over a bunch of thugs made their stance abundantly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t want to lose the power struggle against a planet-class ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, from the government’s perspective, could they really choose to bow down to a mere shipowner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They’re trying to establish control before I get too big to handle.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, it was a wise move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was on the shipowner’s side, and the longer they waited, the harder it would be to enforce any control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So if they wanted his biometric data, today might be their only chance to obtain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell do they even need biometric data for to go this far?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo frowned deeply and muttered, when behind him, Kubu quietly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―If the Bureau of Ship Administration obtains your biometric data, they’ll be able to assess your martial prowess, bloodline connections, and authority level in real time, Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was, quite literally, private information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had probably already gathered quite a bit of data on Yeongwoo through other means, but now they wanted to directly extract his core data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Of course, this is all legal under the Bureau’s regulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owning a ship meant you had left your home planet and could now roam the universe freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the government wanted to track what level of existence had been released into space—that’s what Kubu explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one voluntarily discloses how strong they are or what new weapons they’ve recently acquired, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It’s the same logic as the Family Courts receiving regular reports about the scale and strength of each noble family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this is extremely private information. Even if it’s the government—this is over the line, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, officials could be bribed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if someone managed to bribe one of these ship administrators, they could get detailed information about anyone they wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, like I’m the only one bribing officials.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more you know, the more dangerous it gets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo immediately realized that if he handed over his biometric data today, he’d lose a critical card he could’ve used against the government later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guess today’s the first time I’ll be assaulting an official.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered coldly, Bastard’s red shadow stretching along the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the ‘one-eyed’ official pulled something from their lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a small, black metallic object—no bigger than a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A government-issued nameplate inscribed with transcendental characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ As of this moment, the Bureau of Ship Administration will execute a lawful extraction of your biometric data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the one-eyed man shot the nameplate toward Yeongwoo’s left eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came at such speed that even a top-tier swordsman wouldn’t have reacted in time—his eye would’ve been pierced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo casually raised his arm and caught the nameplate between his index finger and thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one-eyed man smirked as if impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ As expected—you’re good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Procedure. You have the right to know who we are, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced down at the front of the nameplate, where the shimmering transcendental letters rippled like oil and revealed their meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zelo06] – Rank 16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kuahtan04] – Rank 17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ridio11] – Rank 17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Bureau of Ship Administration 019I71\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Biometric Data Collection Team 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Valuable data, used for the public good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Verbal or physical abuse of government officials constitutes immediate arrest. Please refrain if possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Biometric Data Collection Team 2?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo tilted his head in confusion as he read the center of the nameplate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Planet-class ships are more dangerous to deal with than others, right? Then why send Team 2 instead of Team 1?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the ‘Black Orb’ tilted its massive body further and looked down at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Team 1 is currently unable to fulfill duties due to personal reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘Personal reasons’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That likely meant dead or injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably ran into trouble while trying to extract data from another high-level shipowner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the person who took Team 1 out of commission might’ve been another planet-class shipowner too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There were at least nine other planet-ships before Earth, after all… It’s entirely possible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And let’s not forget—spacefaring civilizations often have very different time scales from Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even if Team 1 was incapacitated thousands of years ago, it wouldn’t be unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Team 1 got wrecked during this same job, shouldn’t you reduce the workload instead of just handing it off to Team 2?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shook his head in disbelief, but the one-eyed man simply responded with a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Then, would you be willing to voluntarily hand over your biometric data—for the sake of reducing our workload?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hell no.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negotiations collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if expecting this, the one-eyed man leapt from the Black Orb’s hand to the floor of the assembly hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ …Initiating collection procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, the official in the black suit also launched himself toward the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Before commencing official duties, I shall identify myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ‘Black Orb’ straightened its body and introduced itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ I am Zelo, 16th-rank Senior Enforcer of the Bureau of Ship Administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, as expected. The highest rank has the best manners.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ I’m Kuahtan, 17th-rank Enforcer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one-eyed man’s name was Kuahtan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant the remaining guy in the suit was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ My name is Ridio. 17th-rank Enforcer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Ridio pulled a small pistol from inside his jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't be serious—guns? Isn’t that cheating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ This execution is legal. However, since it’s a forced enforcement through physical means, self-defense will be recognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant the warning printed on their business cards no longer applied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Verbal or physical abuse of government officials constitutes immediate arrest. Please refrain if possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh yeah? You bastards are about to learn that you can’t just win ownership of a planet-class ship by playing a damn game of slap match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having accepted that a fight was now unavoidable, Yeongwoo took a combat stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when the “Black Orb,” Zelo, announced in a calm voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ This duel is to collect biometric data from you, Jeong Yeongwoo_07. As the first negotiation failed to reach a proper conclusion, we have moved to forced enforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stretched his long, thin arms straight out to the sides and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Although this is a forced enforcement through physical means, this duel is also a government-sanctioned operation under the supervision of the Ship Management Bureau. Therefore, 'killing' is strictly prohibited under the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, either side—Yeongwoo or the public officials—could beat the other to the brink of death, but not beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone did get killed, that would be an immediate arrest for murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Now then, we will begin the forced enforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Zelo clapped his elongated arms together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMAAACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave exploded from the point of contact between his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You sons of bitches...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was already an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave not only lifted Yeongwoo’s feet off the ground, but also momentarily impaired his hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziiiiing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint ringing in his ears was proof of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that very same instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suited man, Ridio, swiftly raised his pistol and aimed it at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Let’s see if you can block bullets too, tough guy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo steadied his shaken balance and looked up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridio’s gun fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You insane...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo had never imagined he’d one day face a gun-wielding civil servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his divine relic—imbued with the spirits of Lord Bang and the brothers—acted to protect him from such unpredictability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo reflexively raised Aratubank, which easily blocked the bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ Ugh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridio let out a flustered grunt, but the public officials’ assault wasn’t over yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because up above, Kuahtan was already stabbing down with a thorn-blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ That’s far enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A combo of rapid gunfire followed by a thorn-blade thrust—it was quite the threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo didn’t even have time to catch his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung Bastard to knock away the incoming blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHAAANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what actually happened was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thorn-blade suddenly split itself into four parts, bypassing Bastard and crashing down onto Yeongwoo’s upper body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo instantly sensed that something had gone very wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he frantically tried to pull back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thorn-blade fragments all exploded simultaneously, spewing out thick black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell are these guys...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surprise ranged combo to start the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A self-shattering, booby-trapped thorn-blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo realized: these guys had fought myths before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normal equipment couldn’t withstand mythical attacks. That’s why they fought like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「You are now within the range of the weakening effect: “Toxic Miasma.” Please vacate the area.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hologram guide then advised him to relocate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘“Toxic miasma”? So that’s why my eyes are stinging…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo quickly jumped back, he suddenly felt a huge presence stirring right in front of his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ This is usually where a clean hit lands. Looks like I’ll get to go home on time today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Yeongwoo escaped the smoke and opened his eyes, Zelo’s fist was already slamming into his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a brutal impact, a shockwave pierced through his Vesedel armor and crushed his sternum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ghhk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to his Berserker Talisman, the pain disappeared immediately—but he could tell his insides were a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood burst from his throat like a fountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“GRAAAAGHH!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo let out a feral scream, spewing blood, Zelo’s fist began to sizzle as it pulled out of his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SSSSHHHH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ …?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Corrosive Blood】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Blood becomes corrupted, gaining corrosiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zelo had been drenched in Yeongwoo’s blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, his hand and forearm began corroding rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panicking, Zelo tried to pull his arm back, but Yeongwoo grabbed him instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grab!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong? Never met a shipowner with toxic blood before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■ ...This is why we need biological data. Unpredictable variables are dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo then twisted Zelo’s wrist and bared his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’d better hope Collection Team 3 is on standby. You’re about to have personal reasons to need them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1768,"2026-06-09T07:04:10.527Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c1737571deb023fc40e5836febc99074385c4812afa913b26f88e6adff72ee1","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-502","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-300",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]