[{"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-567":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},1848581,2454,"Chapter 567","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-567",567,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 567: Mountain of Swords (6)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– G-Garn, what the hell is going on here? Don’t tell me you’ve made an alliance with that guy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-eyed man looked at Venura with a confused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dueling house Garn—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its members were known for their ferocity and for never fighting in groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They preferred solo duels and were famous for refusing to join forces even with their own clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man from Garn appearing to cooperate with some thug?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– So the glory of Garn is a thing of the past, then. You’re nothing but a robber now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that taunt, Venura, still lying on the ground, turned his head and spoke dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Alliance? I’m a prisoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– You think you’re any different?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venura scowled as he snapped back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and then Whack! Yeongwoo’s elbow smashed into the three-eyed man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– …Ghk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough talk—strip first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venura hurried to add,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Told you, didn’t I? Best take that cloak off while you can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– You maniacs…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still unbroken, the three-eyed man’s eyes darted around searching for a chance to counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yeongwoo was already blocking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said it before—move again, and I’ll take your money and your limbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– What? You said earlier—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was earlier. Now is different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While saying so, Yeongwoo was already tearing the cloak off him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell is this crazy thing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrrrk—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the cloak in Yeongwoo’s hands was revealed to be Legendary gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Delusion」 – Legendary Cloak\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Homogenization】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| The cloak’s surface projects the surrounding environment. However, it can be seen through by extremely powerful detection abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ooh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One line of an interesting effect—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but as they’d just seen, it was incredibly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practically an invisibility cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Can be seen through by very strong detection abilities… ?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So against someone like the Chairman, it wouldn’t work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Haha. Well, we’ll see about that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he snatched the cloak than Yeongwoo threw it over himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, most of his body turned transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– …My word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Kanaph let out a pure cry of shock, while Venura, seeing further, let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That lunatic had now acquired a stealth shroud for ambush operations—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how much more harm would he cause the universe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is nuts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his own invisible body, Yeongwoo pulled up the hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s even sized bigger so you can wrap the whole body.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the cloak 「Delusion」 was large enough that pulling the fluttering edges forward covered him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even without that, once the hood was up, his back side became completely invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this, I won’t get ambushed from behind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With entry into the Black Zone approaching, nothing could be more welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even hide at the trade spot and strike first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, Yeongwoo registered 「Delusion」 in his Armor Catalog—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as his Armor Collection hit 30, a system message flared up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The Armor Catalog’s third Collection Effect has been unlocked.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the new effect was a bit peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Collection Effect : 30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| 50% of Mental Resistance is also applied to Physical Damage Reduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What? Mental Resistance?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo’s current Mental Resistance was 30%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| Mental Resistance : 30%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had first gained it through the third effect of the Accessory Catalog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning this Armor effect was useless without that support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So for now that’s an extra 15% physical reduction.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it would increase as his Mental Resistance rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So the higher you climb, the more important mental resistance becomes, huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, no one knew how Transcendents fought, and even the Chairman could crush foes with mere presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, “Mental Resistance” had never appeared on any ordinary gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite all his collecting, he’d only ever seen it through Collection effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, if I stack mental resistance high enough, I’ll smash those above and below alike.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleased, Yeongwoo picked up his next loot, a bizarre weapon between twin blades and a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, it was Epic-grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Dual Disruption」 – Epic Bow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Projectile Speed +15%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Weapon Swap】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Weapon Swap】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| This weapon can switch between a bow and dual blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey… even if this is our first meeting, trying to kill me with an Epic weapon is a bit much, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo spoke irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-eyed man frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Who the hell are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Me? Oh, I’m…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped, staring into those three eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Alden or Venura, there was no strange light in the pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after fighting a planet-class ship owner, his Prestige Level hadn’t risen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What, don’t tell me he’s met another Clan Head before?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this clash must not count as a “duel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Guess you have to exchange proper blows for it to register. Tough luck, Three-Eyes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After piecing it together, Yeongwoo pointed his bastard sword at the man’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember my name. I’m Jeong Yeongwoo, Clan Head of Renaissance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Clan Head…? You’re the head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too used to that reaction to bother responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he turned to Venura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You seemed to recognize him. Who is he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venura tested his half-healed leg and answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Kupol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Kupol? Another noble house?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Not a house. More like a famous bandit group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bandits, that actually gave them common ground with Renaissance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But seriously, how do they make a living with skills like that …?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked in genuine pity, the three-eyed man snarled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– If I hadn’t met you two at once …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is rich. That guy did nothing but throw himself on the floor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo jerked his chin toward Venura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he kicked the bandit’s thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get up. You’re my prisoner now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Prisoner…? For what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else? A prisoner I’m taking out of this dungeon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– ……?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The logic didn’t follow, and the three-eyed man tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venura, already limping upright, waved a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Don’t try to understand. Just do what he says if you want to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– You’ve no shame saying that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Says the one who came to rob and ended up naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– You bastard …!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly not of noble blood—and definitely hot-headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even that brief exchange was enough to make him lose his temper and charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tatat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo didn’t stop him—he figured he’d see what hidden weapons the guy had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraaaash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the enraged man produced was not a new weapon, but his own claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten fingers extended long, razor-sharp talons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Die…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Hey! Aren’t you going to stop him!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he lunged, Venura, still limping, took a guard stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fighting in front of me? Even dying without my permission is illegal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, Yeongwoo lashed out and kicked him hard in the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Khak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The would-be attacker, just about to slash Venura, slammed head-and-chest first into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guess that bandit really has nothing left worth taking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he’d pretty much looted everything from the dungeon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>except for the mystery bonus reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Yeongwoo remember Madam Kanaph and Aratubank, who’d been blown away by the arrow earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ma’am? You’re still alive, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning toward the direction she’d fallen, he saw her lying still in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“L-Lady?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face went pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bandits and noble brats were fine, they could handle rough treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lady Kanaph Izori was a civilian in all but name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, if she’s dead at the end, that ruins everything.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panicked, Yeongwoo sprinted toward where she’d fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ma’am! If you’re alive, answer me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not since his Reset had he been this alarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Lightning Step, he raced over, and thankfully felt a faint life force beneath Aratubank’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ma’am?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casting a shadow over the fallen creature, he saw a small, trembling, moist amphibian-like body beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What the hell …”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he reached to lift Aratubank,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small hand shot out and gripped the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– D-Don’t … don’t move it …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled terribly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d been crying ever since she crashed down with the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether from pain or despair, Yeongwoo couldn’t tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh … thanks to you, we caught that three-eyed bastard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said awkwardly, then glanced up at the sky timer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re almost done here. Departing in ten minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Aratubank as is, he turned back toward the two men,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>who were, of course, back to brawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. Everything’s going just fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1416,"2026-06-09T07:04:15.797Z",1,"novelbin.me","eb5ea72ddfef41eb7f40ee1761d01f32cf268c1857cf856fa90fd53b69b3960a","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-568","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-566",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]