[{"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-525":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},1848539,2454,"Chapter 525","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-525",525,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 525: Headbutt (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthship’s all-out charge toward the star Golux.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of humanity, witnessing this moment together, was screaming in terror, but Earth did not bother to mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, knowing Yeongwoo, he’d brush it off with nothing more than a casual “hm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as he himself had said—if the stellar headbutt failed, there wouldn’t be any surviving humans left to lodge complaints anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this was an all-or-nothing strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Yiaaaaaahhh!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Earth let out a mighty battle cry, Golux’s terrified voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《W-wait! Just wait a moment! If we collide like this, you won’t come out unscathed either…!》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We came fully prepared for that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo replied, the fear in Golux’s voice deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《P-prepared…?》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stellar headbutt—no, a collision between stars—was something even a star might experience only once in its entire lifetime, if ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For two established stars to actually crash into each other, something on the scale of galaxies merging would have to occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, perhaps if a neighboring star exploded for some reason and drastically altered orbits, a stellar collision could take place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this—this was purely artificial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《H-how can this be happening…?》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be suddenly confronted with a collision threat in what should have been a natural environment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only natural for Golux to be bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, this went beyond bewilderment—this was pure terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never even experienced a stellar collision before, yet what was now charging toward him was not another star, but a planet-ship dragging along numerous celestial bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Y-you… you’re not even a real star, are you?》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Golux realized that Earth’s composition resembled that of a planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he sensed that the “star” Moro was actually orbiting around the Earthship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《What in the…?》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear of the unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a being born a star, Golux could not comprehend such a structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A star orbiting a planet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could that possibly make sense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both physically, and even within the celestial social order, such a thing was utterly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, at last—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Collision in one minute!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth announced to the bridge interior—and to all of humanity watching the broadcast—that impact was imminent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’d better hold on tight as well.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro spoke an ominous line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By “we,” she was referring to the entirety of the Solar System’s planets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaahhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth’s eyes shone with a blue glare as he shouted in an alien voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>《Collision with Lord Golux imminent! Everyone, hold your positions!》\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the middle of all this, you’re still using honorifics? Who exactly are you telling this to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『To all of our celestial bodies.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the view outside the bridge’s window blazed bright yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaaahhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthship had really drawn right up to Golux’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Everyone, hold tight!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth gave his final warning inside, then swung his arms wide, twisting the Earthship’s central axis sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whhheeaak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This maneuver was to graze Golux’s surface rather than hit head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal was to strike only Nevada’s central region, the area Yeongwoo had designated for creating the “collision scar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuuuuung…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Earthship twisted, massive pressure bore down inside the bridge, throwing everyone’s bodies to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaaaaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening crash resounded, and all that could be seen outside was golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were scraping past Golux’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“D-did it work? Nobody died, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the people of Nevada would one day be paying taxes in the form of commemorative coins minted from the golden nebula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, Yeongwoo was genuinely worried about their safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Well, Nevada is…』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth was about to answer Yeongwoo’s question when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsshhhaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke began rising from Earth’s chest, and he let out a groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Khh—! What is this?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly ripped off his shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there, on his solar plexus, was a palm-sized silver-white scar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Don’t tell me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Uh-oh.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unmistakably a stellar collision scar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a planet-born celestial could bear such a scar if it possessed power great enough to rival a star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why the solar plexus? You can’t punch anyone with your chest, you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo frowned in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted the scar looked pretty cool—but he didn’t like the placement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth, on the other hand, was simply relieved to have survived and gained a collision scar at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Now’s not the time to complain about placement! We should be glad the ship didn’t split apart!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True. Fair enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo accepted that quickly, then drew Bastard from his waist and rose to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhhhaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth looked startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Wh-what are you doing all of a sudden?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Making sure it’s a real collision scar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth’s eyes went wide as Yeongwoo shot forward at blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Bastard was thrust into Earth’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwuuaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Aaaagh!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth screamed in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro, Parina, Jiseon, and Jeonggu—all huddled behind the captain’s chair—gasped in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Wh-what are you doing?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiseon demanded with a deep scowl, and Yeongwoo replied, gripping the sword’s hilt more firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This was a necessary test. If it’s a true collision scar, Bastard can’t pierce it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the blade tip, which had failed to penetrate Earth’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I didn’t stab hard enough to run him through. Just a little jab.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Still, isn’t that too much…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiseon, too, was deeply impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Bastard was a mythical weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now Earth had become impervious to it—at least, as long as he turned his chest forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant, as a ship, the same would apply: if under attack, they could present Nevada’s central region to block incoming fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in terms of Earth’s total surface, Nevada was a tiny area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo couldn’t help but say it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s too small.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That collision scar. It’s cool, but way too small.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Come on, isn’t it enough that we even made one? What more do you want?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What I wanted was for about a third of Earth’s surface to be covered in collision scars.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo was already revving up for some mad talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that when artillery shells come flying in, we can turn the collision scar to block them, and then charge forward to finish it off with a headbutt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth was left speechless, unable to come up with anything to say, and Yeongwoo turned to the camera and made a planetary announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All regional representatives around the world, bring me your land survey results right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What the hell are you planning to do?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To make collision scars on your fists and forehead, which region do we need to headbutt into?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You lunatic.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, otherwise how are we supposed to make use of collision scars properly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yeongwoo pointed at Earth’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else can you even do with that? Guard your solar plexus at best?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As insane as it sounded, there was some truth to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all the effort put into making a collision scar, the location was rather underwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we’ve already gone so far as to offend a star, shouldn’t we at least get a platinum fist out of it to break even?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Don’t tell me… you’re planning to headbutt again?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Earth’s face twisted with fear, and just then, something shot out from the yellow halo above the cockpit ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant, clad in golden armor, with a single massive eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than the star Golux.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Kuhuk!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Golux appeared inside the cockpit, he spat out sulfur-colored blood and collapsed onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had taken severe internal injuries from the recent “headbutt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a star collision was the sort of violent act that left permanent scars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earthship, having prepared for the headbutt from the start, took no damage, but Golux, who had been assaulted without warning, was in a very different state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『A-are you alright, Elder?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Parina, who was usually as rebellious as Yeongwoo, was flustered and rushed to Golux’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious that Golux was quite old—his long beard was now drenched in sulfur-colored blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Th-thank you… so there are those here who aren’t completely depraved.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supported by Parina, Golux rose and swept his gaze around the cockpit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was probably looking for the lunatics who had just spoken with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo stepped forward to meet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’s the injury? May I take a look myself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Uh…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking his concern was genuine, Golux extended his right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The permanent scar left on him was on his right forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shook his head with a regretful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… we should’ve gotten one like this too. A forearm scar could at least be used as a shield.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『……?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, sulfur-colored blood trickled down from the corner of Golux’s mouth, and he waved his arms in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Why… why are you doing this to me?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo clasped Golux’s scar and spoke in a grave tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, from now on, this arm of yours is blade-proof.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『What……?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But because we mis-aimed, our scar ended up on the chest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whip—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo pointed at Earth’s chest, and Golux’s face filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…And why are you telling me this?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Elder, just once. Let’s do it one more time. How about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s mention of a second headbutt, a shadow fell across Golux’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『I… I cannot. Do you not see the blood pouring from my mouth?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it enough to kill you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Why, you little—!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, Golux lost his composure and his single eye blazed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the sun Moro, who had been sitting silently on her throne, flared with pure white light and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『How dare you flaunt your might in my domain?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stellar society, hierarchy was determined by sheer scale, and Moro was the unquestioned superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhraaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she made a move to rise from her throne, Golux immediately dropped to his knees and pressed his forehead to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『F-forgive me!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『So, is it difficult?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『…What?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golux lifted his head, not even bothering to wipe the blood from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro jabbed her finger into her own right forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Another collision scar. Is it so hard to make one more?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『If I attempt it again, I truly believe I will die. I mean it.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Hmph.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him speak so earnestly, Moro couldn’t force another headbutt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As fellow stars, there was still a sense of kinship between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone present was a star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One particular lunatic crouched right by Golux’s side—Jung Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then point one out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『P-point what out…?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a nearby star of similar size to you? Point them out, and I’ll go headbutt them instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Th-that’s…….』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A torrent of emotions crossed Golux’s eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this basically asking him to pass the bomb—no, the headbutt—onto someone else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder. Marking another star isn’t cowardly or wrong. You’d just be giving them a chance to become stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo gently covered Golux’s scar with his palm, the old star finally squeezed his eye shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1842,"2026-06-09T07:04:10.527Z",1,"novelbin.me","72ca7335d7a369172ddef2af98a56f81a72103806391459a6544951a256a7409","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-526","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-524",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]