[{"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-613":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},1848643,2454,"Chapter 613","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-613",613,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 613: An Unusual Customer (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Th-That… what exactly are you saying? A 30% discount on the total transaction, valuing Katandal ingots at 1.5 billion karma each, and lending you the remaining money as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you put it all together like that, it sounds excessive. Let’s break it down one by one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo scratched his cheek with an awkward smile, Branch Manager Unsaek put on a firm expression for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That’s not possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Adjusting the exchange rate of the ingots is something I can manage at my discretion, but lending out liquid funds is beyond my authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this was a large-scale deal that required approval from headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t as if Yeongwoo hadn’t considered that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I think you still have a bit more to learn about sales, Branch Manager.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said I wanted to borrow money, but do you really need to lend it to me in cash?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then what exactly do you mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the loan is ultimately for purchasing cannons, why go the long way around? You could just sell me the cannons on credit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsaek’s mouth fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selling products on credit was, in fact, within a branch manager’s authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if the payment wasn’t recovered, the responsibility would also fall squarely on the branch manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The money you’d lend me? You don’t actually have it right now, right? Not until headquarters approves it. I understand that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo shrugged and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But the products—the cannons—are already in your possession, aren’t they? You’d just need to take them out of storage and load them onto my ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You make it sound simple, as one would expect from a Wonder of the Universe, but that is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it’s risky. Cannons aren’t cheap. But am I an ordinary shipmaster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that question, Unsaek was truly left with nothing to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might be shockingly frivolous, but the man standing before him was undeniably the owner of a planetary ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objectively speaking, a planetary shipmaster’s credit was in a completely different league from that of ordinary customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And from Toma’s perspective, even if I didn’t pay back the credit, wouldn’t it still be a win?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What do you mean by that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Having Toma-made cannons mounted on a Wonder of the Universe is massive advertising in itself, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And it’s not like I actually plan on not paying. Whether you look at it from your position or headquarters’, it’s not a losing deal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo spoke shamelessly, Unsaek stared blankly out at space beyond the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever something overwhelming happened, people in this universe seemed to share the habit of looking out into space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—So then… how much—no, how many cannons do you want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The more, the better. How many can you manage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo immediately tossed the question back, Unsaek’s deliberation deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I trust you, Shipmaster, but I can’t provide unlimited products on credit without any basis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pressed his thick fingers against the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I’ll extend credit equal to the budget you currently possess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“29.7 billion, you mean…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the total value after converting Katandal ingots at 1.5 billion each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another long silence, Unsaek nodded with visible effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant Yeongwoo could now shop up to 59.4 billion karma in value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not exactly overflowing, but it’s not lacking either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—When will you repay the debt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they were at the core of the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just need to repay 29.7 billion, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two months. I’ll pay it back within two months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Unsaek who looked startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Two months…? Are you sure that’s feasible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For beings of the universe, two months was an extremely short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when it came to gathering nearly 30 billion karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Yeongwoo—who grew by one hundred million years every day—it was practically generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two months is more than enough. And the shorter the repayment period, the easier it’ll be for you to explain to headquarters, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That’s true, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, there’s no interest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of interest, the Wonder of the Universe would be firing Toma-made cannons all over space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then let us proceed with the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsaek swept his hand through the air, materializing a contract that stated 29.7 billion would be repaid in two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo skimmed it quickly, then swung Bastard to sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Etching the emblem of Renaissance cannons into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The credit agreement is now finalized. You may select products up to a total value of 59.4 billion. Any difference between the final purchase amount and that total will be transferred to you separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant that in two months, he simply needed to bring back 29.7 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect. Then shall we move on to the next products?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s urging, Unsaek nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then… allow me to show you a cannon that is essentially an upper-tier equivalent of the Keisac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Unsaek presented was nothing less than a Legendary Cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Nemua」 – Legendary Cannon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Output : 160】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Maximum Magazine : 42】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Firing Interval : 0.3 seconds】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Required Energy : 50】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Special : Penetration Rounds】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Manufacturer : Toma】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Price : 1.1 billion karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“1.1 billion…? That’s almost double the Keisac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—In exchange, it has a larger magazine, a much faster firing interval, and most importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsaek snapped his fingers, and the Nemua mounted on the holographic ship began firing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the cannon’s upper casing, a long beam split into three streams, piercing straight through space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Nemua’s default firing mode is triple-shot. Each projectile penetrates targets until its energy naturally dissipates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Penetration?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Even if there are multiple obstacles along the firing path, the projectile will pierce through as long as its energy allows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To help Yeongwoo visualize it, nine fighters were shown approaching in single file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nemua fired three shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, all nine fighters vanished from space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Oh. So one shot can handle about three targets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—That’s under ideal conditions, of course. To truly maximize the penetration effect, it’s best to deploy multiple Nemua cannons and build a firing net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsaek snapped his fingers again, and a ship equipped with four Nemuas appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the four cannons fired, a grid-shaped firing network formed, annihilating every approaching fighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So basically, you’re telling me to buy as many as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—In practice, Nemua becomes stronger the more units you have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense—secondary cannons existed to intercept fighters and small vessels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quantity mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most ships even carried up to 32 cannons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At 1.1 billion per unit… 12 cannons would be 13.2 billion. With the 30% discount…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“9.24 billion. That’s reasonable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo nodded, the weapons dealer Koatu offered advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You could push harder. Think about the size of the Earth Ship. And consider situations where it joins a fleet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Then what if I go with 32 Nemuas?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the 30% discount applied, it came out to 24.64 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly half the total budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But that also means half is still left. Thirty-two Nemuas is already solid preparation.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A planetary ship firing penetration rounds from 32 legendary secondary cannons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That should handle most incoming fighters.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant the remaining budget should go toward cannons meant to knock down ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-output cannons—usually used as main guns—needed to fill the gaps between Nemuas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already have the Planet Hunter, but since I’m expecting fleet engagements, I need something with a faster firing rate that can be deployed in larger numbers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s request, Unsaek immediately displayed candidates, true to his role as branch manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I’ve dealt with many preparing for fleet combat. I know exactly what you’re looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t forget to add—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—However, with roughly 35 billion remaining, you’ll have to choose one of two options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One of two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Either a large number of Epic cannons, or a small number of Legendary cannons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Yeongwoo recall that the Planet Hunter—his current main weapon—cost 6.3 billion karma per unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Planet Hunter is clearly an oversized weapon. Smaller ones should be cheaper, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Planet Hunter is expensive among cannons, but Legendary cannons are fundamentally high-priced. You should expect at least 5 billion karma per unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So even after pulling this much money together, it’s still tight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koatu scratched his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—If this were just a regular ship, you’d already have more than enough. The problem is that you’re a planetary shipmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—And your goal is to fight fleets with a single ship, right? The fact that this can even be solved with money is a miracle in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That miracle was only possible because the “single ship” in question was a planetary vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A planetary-class ship with absurd durability and weapon slots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—We’ll arrive at the branch shortly. Would you like to see Legendary cannons or Epic cannons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Unsaek rubbed his hands together, awaiting the answer, Yeongwoo replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Legendary. If we run short, we still have the option of ramming them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1511,"2026-06-09T07:04:16.329Z",1,"novelbin.me","394f28878ec0d33c311f5257e91c703bb7dd1ad1aff277e36af8b1b2095c4bcf","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-667","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-666",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]