[{"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-56":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},1848420,2454,"Chapter 56","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 56: Different species (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coins…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu, who was looking at Yeongwoo with a surprised expression, quickly regained his composure as he grasped the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword in front of him was in a difficult situation due to a lack of cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Jongsu reflexively asked how much was needed but quickly changed his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you be surprised if you knew? I have quite a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jongsu placed the backpack he was carrying on his back on the ground, an unusual sound was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of coins clashing loudly inside the backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the one most surprised by this was none other than Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, 69,000 karma might be a small amount of money for him, but it could be a significant sum of money that could be a matter of life and death for most people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, carrying such an amount of money in cash without investing it in stats was an unusual thing to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…How much is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked curiously, Jongsu opened the backpack and showed him a handful of crimson coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s 114,000.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount far exceeded the ‘balance’ Yeongwoo needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow. Why do you carry so much cash?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because there’s no guarantee when you might encounter a monster. So, I’ve prepared enough in advance. If I think I might have to fight a strong opponent, I can immediately use it on my stats.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, do you lend it to others in case of emergencies? About 69,000?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s request, Jongsu chuckled with a slippery smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, it’s quite a large amount. Would it be helpful if I lend it to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can buy one more piece of equipment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s words, Jongsu shrugged his shoulders and took a few steps back from the backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant he could take as much as he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the golden goblin standing on Yeongwoo’s footplate saw the coins in the backpack and twitched its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Kiit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, the eyes kept going there because it was holding back without receiving the owner’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you choose the coins you want? If you can, bring only 69,000 karma.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Yeongwoo pointed to the backpack and ordered, and as soon as his words ended, the goblin jumped out, leaving behind a golden trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tatang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a movement at an incredible speed, as seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it grabbed the backpack, opened the spatial pocket, and poured in the crimson coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chwarruk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, it seemed like it was pouring the coins without counting, but as soon as it emptied 69,000, it returned the backpack to its original position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Kit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goblin’s gesture seemed to say, “Check your balance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Yeongwoo’s cash total was now 940,000 karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exact amount that would leave nothing after buying the helmet and shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you very much. Thanks to you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, Yeongwoo’s gaze turned to the product list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3 ― 「Vanguard」 – Relic Helmet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【This helmet does not get damaged.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ 310,000 Karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4 ― 「Illusion」 – Unique Shoes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【30% chance of detection evasion.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◇ 630,000 Karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, both pieces of equipment existed only in blue text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquired!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Yeongwoo confirmed the purchase, a change occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shwaaaah…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange sound began to come from somewhere in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a sound similar to when the early bird first fell, both Yeongwoo and Jongsu looked up at the sky, and soon they saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two very thin pillars of light were descending straight towards Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Yeongwoo crouched down, and as the pillars of light passed by him, an immense heat emanated from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hwarlut!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oof.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Jongsu, who was nearby, felt the heat to the point of taking a step back, Yeongwoo was unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only a slight discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment the pillars of light passed, Yeongwoo felt a slight pressure on his head and feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having purchased equipment several times already, he quickly understood what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Every merchant has a slightly different way of filling up equipment.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo touched his cheek, he felt the cold touch of metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his feet, he wore shoes made of a silvery metal, and contrary to appearances, they were so light that he could hardly feel the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If it’s a unique item… it shouldn’t tear even if I run, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the shoes, practical concerns crossed Yeongwoo’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Jongsu was observing the transformed appearance of Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword, now even more comical with the helmet and shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hyung-nim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you hide your equipment… like, some kind of ability?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? Does it look that strange?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, quite a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scanning Yeongwoo from top to bottom again, Jongsu shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable, as Yeongwoo was now wearing a black cloak over the training suit he had on at the factory dormitory, with a rugged bronze helmet on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even had a snake on one arm, a golden bracelet, and gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding an iron belt with two swords and silver shoes, it went beyond strange and looked downright bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I now understand why there were skins in the game. Still, Shin Youngju was tolerable, but Hyung-nim, you’re a bit eccentric.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t help it. I can’t just wear less equipment to look cool. But isn’t it better than being barefoot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an expression that clearly indicated he didn’t know, Jongsu moved towards the car he had brought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, you’re done here, right? I don’t want to keep staring at those guys all day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ‘guys’ Jongsu mentioned were the unknown alien merchant, who came from the Cheok and mediator Kubu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of their roles and origins, they both looked equally repulsive to Jongsu’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Let’s go now. We’ve delayed enough time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this to Jongsu, Yeongwoo bowed his head slightly towards the two aliens, bidding them farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Kubu and even the giant wheel responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– May you continue to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Zkrrrk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5:56 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While driving on the road for a while, the regional status window changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| The current area you are in is ‘Eumseong.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| There is no Strongest Sword present in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, what’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Yeongwoo and Jongsu were surprised simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like in Chungju, the Strongest Sword was absent in Eumseong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doesn’t that mean another Strongest Sword has visited here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu asked, and Yeongwoo nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. It means the title of Eumseong Strongest Sword has been absorbed into a different area.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, someone else was collecting titles while moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a nationwide context, this might not have been uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was natural for a Strongest Sword to completely organize their assigned area and search for other anomalies while encountering and inevitably clashing with other Strongest Swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before disputes over who would defeat the anomaly, there were cases where a fight was initiated because the opponent’s equipment looked tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Yeongwoo’s case, it was Chungju’s Strongest Sword Shin Youngju who had done such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is the next area also negative?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the regional status window remained fixed on Eumseong, Jongsu checked the sign ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. We’re on our way to Yeoju… It was just Eumseong in the middle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not long after, the displayed area changed to ‘Yeoju.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| The current area you are in is ‘Yeoju.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| There is no Strongest Sword present in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were astonished by the unexpected situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, what’s going on here? Who’s going around killing everyone…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter disappeared from Jongsu’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a premonition that from here on, it would be a series of unusual incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo also felt tension in the air, different from before, but he quickly regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eumseong is in Chungcheongbuk-do, and Yeoju is in Gyeonggi-do, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes…? Oh, right. That’s correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, it’s possible that different people have visited each area. There could be both the Chungbuk Strongest Sword and Gyeonggi Strongest Sword in different places.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t that be a more terrifying situation…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just looking at me being Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword… It’s likely to have happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With eyes full of caution, Yeongwoo looked out the car window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a 4th-grade human by birth and not particularly specialized in combat compared to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with a bit of luck and courage at crucial moments, he became the Gyeongbuk Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about others with different types of backgrounds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, unknown killers or powerful criminals not eliminated in the first screening phase, or 1st-grade humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Already, all the titles are taken from the outskirts, so there must be formidable individuals roaming inside.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of tension arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first day of the reset, when the surroundings were dangerous everywhere and there was no escape route, the image of the exchange station came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are we continuing? We’ll soon enter Yeoju. After that, it’s Icheon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu asked for confirmation, and Yeongwoo brushed his hand against the two swords at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have to keep going. That’s why I bought a lot of equipment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Then I trust you and will step on it, Hyung-nim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jongsu stepped on the accelerator, the scenery outside the window retreated even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vroooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highway to Yeoju had almost no blocked lanes, and thanks to that, they could soon see a sign indicating the beginning of Yeoju city jurisdiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, we’re in Yeoju now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the fact that they had arrived in the next area did not resonate yet, as the surroundings were just hills and mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only a small rest area that they had just passed by, the only building nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, it’s really desolate. Is it because everyone’s been killed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jongsu jokingly said this, a sudden noise erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrrrrr…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a completely different, aggressive engine sound coming from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound direction was towards the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, man, it’s a foreign car.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu, who quickly checked the rearview mirror, chuckled in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Yeongwoo also captured the ‘foreign car’ mentioned by Jongsu through the rear window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrrrrr…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Are they crazy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu wasn’t just making nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, two Audi convertibles were making a loud noise as they approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their colors were white and yellow, quite noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were they waiting in the rest area we just passed? What the hell is happening in this area?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu, with a quick glance at the rearview mirror, could see the foreign sports car that was rapidly closing in on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Yeongwoo felt a shiver down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was getting dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hyung-nim, we’re about to be overtaken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu chuckled nervously, realizing the impending situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sports car accelerated and approached them rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like they were about to overtake Jongsu’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. Get ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo took out the Epic-grade compass ‘Fearful Cat’ from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Fearful Cat」 – Epic Compass\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Indicates a threatening target.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【–Empty slot–】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he put the compass back into his pocket, signaling his partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop the car. Let’s fight now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1877,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","4d834eba923f7d9f2ae7357a3ae2741062e7811a3ffadbebb3af5899a9c6253a","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-57","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-55",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]