[{"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-606":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},1848625,2454,"Chapter 606","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-606",606,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 606: A New Path (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling through space aboard a planetary ship for half a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or riding a black hole and arriving right in front of one’s home in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, the latter seemed far more appealing—but the problem was that a black hole itself was the unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You’re crazy. Risking your life just to save half a day is far too big a gamble…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a second. I think you’re forgetting one thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…What are you talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Salzeo ship we’re using right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s still a tracking signal being emitted from it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, not only Amana but most of those present were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, they had only escaped from the Salzeo fleet—they had never actually removed the tracking signal the enemy had detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t have a technician who can dismantle and examine the Salzeo ship right now, right? That means the signal is still being transmitted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant that if they attempted to cross space like this, Salzeo’s pursuit force would inevitably follow—this was Yeongwoo’s argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Even so, jumping into a black hole…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, you don’t need to be that afraid. This map guarantees the use of black holes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo moved his arm while holding the Great Exploration, countless myths projected into the air, drawing brilliant arcs of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at what was essentially the boundary between life and death, Amana clenched her beak tightly and fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yeongwoo placed a hand on her shoulder and spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll say it again—if we leisurely spend half a day traveling through space, the Salzeo fleet will catch up to us again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at present, Earth Ship had no secondary cannons whatsoever, meaning it lacked the ability to sustain combat against a fleet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We sniped their vanguard commander. Next time, they’ll come properly prepared. We’ll die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then… if we use the black hole and reach Sutral, will we leave the planet immediately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Even I know it’d be rude to loiter in someone else’s home while carrying a Salzeo ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yeongwoo added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And even aside from that, we need to install secondary cannons as soon as possible, so there’s no reason to stay on Sutral.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…Fine. Let’s take the gamble. May the Blessing of the Scales be with us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Amana closed her eyes and tilted her head toward the void, Yeongwoo issued instructions to Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the planet where we’ll drop off our guests? Are we heading there now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Yes. We’ll arrive soon.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Yeongwoo nodded and shifted his gaze to Acting Captain Mantero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. In the meantime, Acting Captain, find the black hole closest to Sutral.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…Understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the mythical map from Yeongwoo, Mantero wore a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, the actual owner of the ship, spoke as if this were no big deal—but for navigators, entering a black hole was a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, where do we buy secondary cannons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo asked, Mantero—who was focused on the map—turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Given your capital and available slots, you have many options, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a catch, isn’t there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You’re already using Toma Company’s main cannons. That may make it difficult to purchase cannons from companies that are in conflict with Toma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah. That kind of thing exists too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Toma was on friendly terms with Chairman Dogo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Birds of a feather flock together—Toma was surely a fairly aggressive company as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t tell me arms manufacturers have good and evil factions too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Not exactly, but there are clear factions and historically complicated conflicts between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a universe ruled by strength, why live so complicatedly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—With sufficient capital, you could use companies opposed to Toma, but once companies reach a certain level, the difference in quality is negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re saying it’s easier to just buy secondary cannons from Toma or one of its affiliated companies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That’s correct. It would be best to look for the Toma branch closest to Sutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using a black hole to instantly reach Sutral, then buying secondary cannons nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least on paper, it sounded like a perfect plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Let’s do that. Once we install secondary cannons, it won’t matter whether the Salzeo fleet shows up or angry officials come knocking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if remembering something he had forgotten, Yeongwoo asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, what about Selulite? We’ll need it to reinforce the ship. You said it’s not something just anyone handles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantero paused to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—If it’s a workshop where Toma headquarters’ engineers are stationed, they should be able to handle Selulite. The same applies to other major companies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the branch they visited would need to have core technicians present in order to use Selulite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, even ship reinforcement depends on luck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Another option is to make a reservation at Toma headquarters and visit. However…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mantero explained that during the reservation process, Earth Ship’s arrival time and route would be recorded, increasing the risk of an unexpected ambush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right. A company as big as Toma is bound to have spies. Someone could leak information.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo himself had bribed tax officials, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Still, unless we dock like this, there’s no real way to capture a planetary ship.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, leaving no trace meant there was no way to be caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s put a headquarters visit on the back burner. We’ll trust our luck first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Understood. I’ll search for the Toma branch closest to Sutral, as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally, we’ll get some secondary cannons on this tin can of a ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the brink of a great undertaking, Yeongwoo wore a deeply satisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the secondary cannons were installed, wouldn’t it finally become a ‘Wonder of the Universe’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, encountering a fleet wouldn’t mean thinking only of escape—fighting back would become an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Once fleets are fair game… who in the universe could possibly stop me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo indulged in his imagination, Earth approached his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『We’ve arrived.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『The planet where you’ll drop off your guests.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming back to his senses, Yeongwoo turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the portal ahead stood the Advanced Orcs, the Black Goblin group, and Kejen, each gathering their belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the others, he had grown rather close to the great thief Kejen—and yet, they were already parting ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo stepped forward to see Kejen off, Kejen glanced around and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—There’s still space left for me to rent here, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was referring to Yeongwoo’s promise to let him settle aboard Earth Ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. It’s going to become the greatest hideout in the universe someday. You’re buying low.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—If you make it through the black hole safely… I’ll come back someday to build a hideout here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really don’t do anything that might cost you, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I worked too hard surviving to want to die in a black hole out of the blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, roaming space seems more dangerous than entering a black hole… but I suppose you’ll take care of yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo tilted his head as if to say they could go, the Advanced Orcs and Goblins lined up tightly in front of the portal leading to the drop pods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Th-Thank you for everything, Shipmaster…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—May we never meet again…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having grown respectful toward Yeongwoo, they bowed deeply in their own way before leaping into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Well then, let’s meet again alive next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cheerful expression, Kejen looked around once more, then stepped into the portal without a moment’s hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shwaaa—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all the guests except Amana had disembarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… all that’s left is entering the black hole that leads to Sutral.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo murmured while looking at the now-empty bridge, Mantero—who had been studying the mythical map—raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The fastest route to Sutral requires two stellar-system jumps from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not as far as I expected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That too could be called luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he returned to the captain’s seat and took the helm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since lingering here would only invite Salzeo’s pursuit, they immediately initiated the stellar jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KWA—AAA—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the multicolored lights of the transit tunnel filled the view beyond the bridge windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around then, the Sun Moro—seated upon his throne—spoke in a worried tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Using a black hole as a passage… is that truly possible?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother-in-law, what are you saying now? You should’ve raised that concern earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You did not ask, so I had no reason to answer.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you’re bringing it up now. You’re worried too, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Entering a black hole is indeed cause for serious concern.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Moro—an existence among the highest of stars—was negative about entering a black hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, according to common knowledge, once something is pulled into a black hole, it can never come back out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only is there no escape, but no one even knows what happens inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Moro’s perspective as a primordial celestial body was somewhat different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『You seem to be thinking too simply, in your ignorance. If you truly intend to use a black hole as a passage, there are two beings you must face.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『According to that map, the black hole you will encounter has both an entrance and an exit, does it not?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Yeongwoo finally realize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right. We’ll be passing through two black holes. But why does that matter? Whether it’s one or two, the result is the same—death or survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moro let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『How do you intend to persuade not one, but two black holes?』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Persuade…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yeongwoo’s blank expression, Moro raised a finger and swept it across the gathered celestial bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Have you forgotten? Black holes, too, are celestial bodies.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Then… are you saying black holes are alive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1654,"2026-06-09T07:04:16.329Z",1,"novelbin.me","b8ca4955905dcb9c6e08d03a3b21128ad4ae5dffbd9820ddade04d53288fbd07","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-656","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-655",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]