[{"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-69":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},1848439,2454,"Chapter 69","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 69: Life and Death in Front of the Motel (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Crazy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the gunshot, Yeongwoo felt chills running through his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullet that just fired was not an ordinary one; it was worth a whopping 200,000 karma per shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They only had two shots combined.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current time, 10:07 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the authorities start firing just 7 minutes after the release of the private room service?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on downstairs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked while putting on the last piece of equipment, the artifact helmet called ‘Vanguard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Jongsu replied with a gasping tone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, I don’t exactly know. Someone madly came looking for Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Yeongwoo was momentarily speechless at the unexpected culprit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected an attack from the Women Alliance to secure Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword for their territorial expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be strange for them to attack right after it entered their area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But seeking Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword so pinpoint?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, fully armed, rushed out of the room, suddenly recalling something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh, no way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized that there must be someone who could find Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword without any difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fuck… I haven’t even set foot in Seoul yet.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icheon’s Strongest Sword, Kim Byungcheol 139, clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These guys were fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just 5 minutes ago, he was sunbathing in front of the motel, waiting for Jeong Yeongwoo to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, he was the first to encounter the man who walked out from the other buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain, someone is coming this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until then, he hadn’t even thought that the man might have come here at 10 AM, the time for the end of the private room service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no titles above his head, and his footsteps seemed very leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the reason the two guards remained vigilant was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s that…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A sword… maybe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because the object in the man’s right hand looked suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weapon reminiscent of a giant thorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was difficult to see it as a typical ‘sword’ because the boundary between the blade and the handle was ambiguous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was more like a form close to a spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, it wasn’t standard-issue equipment, so the probability of the person being strong was quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in this world, strong individuals were the majority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Dangerous.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Byungcheol’s face hardened, Taeyoung, who was standing next to him, asked cautiously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we stop him? That person…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. There’s no need to cause a disturbance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Byungcheol’s head turned sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t because he didn’t want to provoke first while wearing a police uniform just because the opponent looked dangerous. It was an unpredictable situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our side is much stronger. If he attacks, he’ll be the one making a mistake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Byungcheol reminded himself that Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword and about 60 Women Alliance combatants were in the 6-story motel right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the person entering the danger zone was the man in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, there are police officers here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally approaching within about 10 meters, the man, who had come, seemed surprised when he saw Byungcheol and Taeyoung’s attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stared intently at the title ‘Icheon’s Strongest Sword’ above Byungcheol’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Byungcheol’s expression sank as he met the gaze, recognizing the ruthless look of a relentless plunderer—the same look he had seen when playing the role of Icheon’s guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even before this, Byungcheol finally realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could this guy be a Strongest Sword too?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Strongest Swords could conceal their titles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword, Jeong Yeongwoo, possess such an ability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Probably in his mid to late twenties… Ordinary build, featureless face. Can’t tell if he’s a Strongest Sword, though.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While thinking this, Byungcheol unconsciously moved his right hand closer to his gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Byungcheol asked with a stern look, the man, after briefly glancing at Taeyoung this time, let out a strange laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m looking for someone. Doesn’t seem like you guys are the ones I’m looking for, though.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s gaze shifted back to the motel Luso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he pointed at the motel entrance with his finger, abruptly asking Byungcheol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me, how many people are in there? I thought they would have all come out by now… The lodging service is over, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard by the irrelevant question, Byungcheol reflexively turned toward the motel, and at that moment, the man lunged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a too-obvious ambush, but it seemed sufficient for the man to exploit that momentary gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Icheon Swordsmanship!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Byungcheol, warned by Taeyoung, could return his head to its original position, the enormous thorn pierced his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shwit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short whimper escaped through Byungcheol’s clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While a shocked Taeyoung quickly pulled out his gun, the man’s voice stopped him from firing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you shoot, the captain dies too. Do you want to risk your life unnecessarily?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, not shooting meant he wouldn’t harm them either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing heavily with extreme tension, Taeyoung looked at the man with a complicated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In essence, he indirectly negotiated with this murderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re wise. Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the man pulled the long thorn from Icheon’s Strongest Sword’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Byungcheol, with blood oozing out, fell to the ground as if kneeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Kkurip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, he had been holding his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before Taeyoung could support him, he breathed his last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pahat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title ‘Icheon’s Strongest Sword’ that had been floating above his head disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evidence that the basic succession mechanism of the Strongest Sword title, ‘murder,’ had been activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even though Byungcheol had taken his last breath, no title appeared above the man’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the…? Seriously.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fact that the young officer realized belatedly, just as his superior had long ago—this man was also a Strongest Sword who concealed his title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, as Taeyoung was about to call another Strongest Sword in the vicinity, Jeong Yeongwoo,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwajak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people walked out of the motel Luso entrance, stepping on glass shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were none other than Jongsu and around ten members of the Women Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the lodging service fully expired, everyone had started coming out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This bastard…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jongsu was the first to draw his sword, having discovered Byungcheol’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female combatants, making loud noises, unsheathed their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the guest’s death, the fact that someone with murderous intent had entered their territory was a significant problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the people with weapons as sharp as the ones in their hands, the man expressed admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost all women. How is the world turning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he added a meaningful remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword be a woman too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this comment, Jongsu felt the hairs on his body stand up, while the Women Alliance members, who still didn’t know Yeongwoo’s true identity, growled and surrounded the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell is this lunatic saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He found the wrong place on his own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the tense atmosphere, the reason for not immediately engaging in a fight was clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icheon’s Strongest Sword was lying dead on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this unwelcome guest was powerful enough to single-handedly kill Icheon’s Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Where’s the leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the women surrounding the man whispered to her nearby colleague, asking about the leader of this area, Seong Yerin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this, Jongsu sensed that the gathered individuals’ combat power wasn’t very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘We’re in trouble. Hyung needs to come.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was well past 10 o’clock…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he still be lying on the bed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jongsu, with a face indicating internal turmoil, glanced at the motel, the man, noticing it, menacingly held a needle and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seemingly relaxed expression of the man turned icy cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple – he wanted to clean up the situation before more enemies arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the danger, Jongsu jumped into the motel first, shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh-ho.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if understanding the situation, the man turned his body toward the motel entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just as he had done to Icheon’s Strongest Sword, the Women Alliance members surrounded him with their weapons raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Motel lobby, Icheon district police officer Kwon Taeyoung finally fired his gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ta-ang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with this signal, all the combatants in the audience rushed at the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo arrived on the first floor of the motel, the lobby was already chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the motel, Women Alliance members who heard gunshots were trying to rush outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, those who were initially fighting outside were attempting to flee into the motel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, make way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just go outside if you’re not going to fight! What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones outside wanted to enter the motel because there were more allies here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better to run into the motel, filled with dozens of comrades, than risk being stabbed in the back in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening right now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Seong Yerin came down to the lobby and furrowed her brows upon seeing the crowd at the narrow entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But was that the only problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the crowded lobby entrance, a man’s voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With terrifying sounds piercing flesh, people attempting to escape into the motel began falling rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man began clearing the way himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, several people fell forward with holes all over their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yeongwoo, who threw the early bird to stop him, pulled out his sword to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was at a remarkably fast speed, he threw it expecting the opponent to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was truly the Strongest Sword, he wouldn’t fall for such an obvious surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, inevitably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man casually deflected the early bird and looked at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with an excited expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you looking for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo took a few steps forward and asked, the man wiped the blood on the needle onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shwick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not Yeongwoo but the Women Alliance and Seong Yerin who were surprised at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had only thought of Icheon’s Strongest Sword as a guest so far; they didn’t know there was another Strongest Sword among the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait. If it’s Gyeongbuk’s Strongest Sword….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yerin tried to grasp the meaning of the word ‘Gyeongbuk,’ Yeongwoo took another step towards the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the distance between them was about six meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted, he could start a full-fledged fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yeongwoo checked the quest message attached to his left field of view in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dogo] “Strong Tiger’s Early Appearance”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engage in 0\u002F2 duels with targets with a total ability score of 3,000 or higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5 million karma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must disclose the fact of Dogo’s support in this duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engage in two duels with targets with a combined power level of over 3,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he might be able to complete one of those two duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yeongwoo, drawing the Black Sword from his waist, cautiously opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… the battle will be conducted with the universal weapon brand, Dogo’s support.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am a human from Earth, the strongest in Gyeongbuk, Jeong Yeongwoo 07.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… What the fuck is he saying? Is this guy crazy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1916,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","b74f3ce3582bdd3e140f76de0e684782ecde8f381795822787ddcbe837412660","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-257","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-68",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]