[{"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-97":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},1848485,2454,"Chapter 97","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 97: Long Live the King (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Gangnam’s Strongest Sword has fallen!』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an unbelievable event, everyone in Yongsan Park fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in their minds, more tumultuous thoughts were brewing than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Is it really true that Jeong Hyunsik is dead now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Then, does that mean the next Gangnam’s Strongest Sword will be that outsider?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– No, before that, can we even consider what just happened as an official duel? It wasn’t sanctioned by the League members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– What if it wasn’t an official duel? What happens next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– If we were to attack that outsider right here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Then, what about all those treasures…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone fiercely calculated in their minds, Songpa’s Strongest Sword, Oh Yeonhee, still nursed her sore wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the head of Gangnam’s Strongest Sword gone, she was now the most influential swordsman in this assembly hall and temporarily the strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, her own thoughts were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What was that…? That attack just now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just seconds ago, as she blocked the path in front of the carriage, she reflexively deflected a sword thrown by the outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the sword in question had almost twice the power she had anticipated, and as a result…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suffered a wrist injury so severe that it was difficult to properly swing a sword for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t even a direct hit with a blade, just blocking a roughly thrown sword from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible unless the opponent possessed strength far beyond ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the strange thing was not just that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘From the start, the direction of the sword wasn’t aimed at the carriage.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone with such strength would undoubtedly have staggering other abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was unlikely that they accidentally missed the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, the outsider used a fake to induce a specific action from the deceased Jeong Hyunsik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Yeongwoo felt the gradual pain of his broken wrist subsiding as he sat beside Jeong Hyunsik’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The title of Gangnam’s Strongest Sword was acquired and merged!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Achieved one title in the Seoul region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title acquisition message was frantically flashing in front of him, but Yeongwoo’s attention was focused beyond the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he could feel the gathering tension among the assembly of Strongest Swords without a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah, it’s better to fight quickly if we’re going to fight. Since the potion effects are still lingering.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was currently alone, his strength stat was still at 4,550.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he couldn’t take on all the Strongest Swords here, but he could certainly make some of them his comrades in the journey to the afterlife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo, despite wincing once again at the throbbing pain in his wrist, mentally prepared himself to summon his weapons at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, one of the Strongest Swords in the assembly hall stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Jang Jeongho Dongdaemun’s Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this really happening? Our leader has passed away…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he subtly revealed his intention and began to move towards the scene, the remaining Strongest Swords all looked towards Songpa’s Strongest Sword, Oh Yeonhee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were gauging Yeonhee’s intentions, as she was now closest to being the “head” after Jeong Hyunsik, both physically and metaphorically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… As everyone saw, our leader has passed away. Defeated in the duel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolute refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeonhee, shifting her katana to her left hand, took a step back, clearly indicating her unwillingness to escalate the situation further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want to escalate things here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Jeong Jeongho, now left to confront alone, glared at Yeongwoo as if to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How can you let that asshole debut like this……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even Jeong Jeongho, speaking like this, dared not attack Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yeonhee didn’t move, other Strongest Swords would also remain bystanders, and then wouldn’t he be the only one to face death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And along with that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t the duel over? Why isn’t it being settled?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure emerged from the edge of Yongsan Park, throwing a wrench into the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack, clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man dressed in a navy suit with black leather shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deputy… Deputy Minister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeong Jeongho, who had been so lively just a moment ago, now looked unbelievably submissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because Jo Sangik, former Deputy Minister of Planning and Finance and current Gwanak’s Strongest Sword, had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if Jeong Hyunsik were alive, Sangik might have been immediately targeted as an accomplice of the outsider and executed upon his arrival at the assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sangik looked on, it was clear that Jeong Hyunsik’s head was no longer attached to his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant that there was no one in this place who could wield authority over Sangik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even Songpa’s Strongest Sword, Oh Yeonhee, could defeat Sangik in terms of influence within the assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve arrived, Deputy Minister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeonhee looked at Sangik, and behind him, the people from Seoul National University, with a strange glint in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a clear violation of the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Strongest Sword could bring soldiers into Yongsan Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few attendants for minimal security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If someone unfamiliar sees this, they might think a coup is being staged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeonhee remarked, causing Sangik to smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems like there was quite a commotion earlier. Just in case, I brought some personnel to help settle the disturbance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sangik continued after this point, pausing briefly and scanning his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the carriage containing the headless body of Jeong Hyunsik, likely with his son, and the staff from Taewon Corporation who had gathered more than allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a less bitter tone than before, he chuckled softly and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it seems like it was a false alarm. There was no need to employ anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said, as Sangik took a big step forward, Jang Jeong-ho flinched and stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an intuitive reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jo Sangik had already made a deal with the outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Jeong Yeongwoo, are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sangik inquired about the outsider’s well-being and openly expressed his support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just revealed that the outsider’s name was ‘Jeong Yeongwoo.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This revelation prompted another Strongest Sword, who had been watching the situation blankly, to stand up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was none other than Kim Doha from Yongsan Strongest Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing somewhat awkwardly before Yeongwoo and Sangik, he hesitated for a moment before bowing his head and saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations on becoming Gangnam’s Strongest Sword! Mr. Jeong Yeongwoo…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that the momentum had completely shifted towards the outsider, he quickly chose his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing this silently, Oh Yeonhee interjected with a very dry tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should handle the logistics with Taewon Group well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, she acknowledged the outsider’s entry into Gangnam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the situation unfolding this way, the other Strongest Swords had no choice but to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect to see a new Gangnam’s Strongest Sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Strongest Swords exchanged greetings with mixed feelings, Sangik turned to Yeongwoo again and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long do you think it will take for your wounds to heal completely?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh? Do you have another opponent to fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo innocently replied, eliciting a wry smile from Sangik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It may not necessarily be the case… But you should participate in the assembly. Not all the Strongest Swords have arrived yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after hearing this did Yeongwoo remember one fact he had forgotten all this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duel with Gangnam’s Strongest Sword was merely an opening event for this assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo glanced at his watch belatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current time was 2:54 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were about six minutes left until the start of the assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With it almost being 3 o’clock, and everyone is not here yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo asked, prompting Sangik to chuckle awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are some unruly folks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sangik replied, indicating that although Jang Jeongho Dongdaemun’s Strongest Sword arrived on time, there were still more troublesome individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that there could be another dispute later today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Oh Yeonhee acknowledged this, and more importantly, with Sangik’s support, there wouldn’t be any hasty decisions like during Jeong Hyunsik’s time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What should I do first?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo pondered, he snapped out of his thoughts when he saw the Negwig and Golden Goblin standing on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah, the loot.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had forgotten the most important thing because of his lack of experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Do I have to search Jeong Hyunsik’s corpse in front of all the Strongest Swords?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But realistically, there was no other way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging the corpse to some secluded place to search would seem even more suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon, those who hadn’t seen the decision battle of Gangnam’s Strongest Sword would attend the assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he waited until then to collect the loot, it would cause even more chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now was the best time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deputy Minister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We haven’t collected the loot yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sangik, who had been tilting his head in confusion for a moment, suddenly widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized what the other was talking about a moment late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Sangik’s gaze fell on Jeong Hyunsik’s head on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, let’s quickly take out the equipment and move the body somewhere. If other Strongest Swords are expected to come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yeongwoo’s words, Sangik nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that’s true. We can’t proceed with the assembly like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Yeongwoo reached for the Silver-White Straight Sword, which had given him the most trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo touched it, instead of glowing red as it used to, a tooltip appeared, indicating that he was currently without an owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Dragon’s Legacy」 – Epic One-Handed Sword\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rank exclusive】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Increases power against targets of Rank 2 or lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Special reward for ‘Blood of the Royal Family.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weapon meant to subdue lesser beings, ironically ended up in the hands of a lesser being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Blood of the Royal Family…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo shifted his gaze to the bottom of the tooltip, additional information appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blood of the Royal Family]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Achievement Grade: Legend\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Obtain the title of Strongest Sword while two or more of your relatives have become mutant.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh my god.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This achievement was something that could hardly be discovered by anyone other than someone on the level of Jeong Hyunsik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It must be fate. To have such an achievement prepared…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was a tragic fate in a sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering this kind of fate, it seemed that even the existing fate had been erased along with the reset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yeongwoo finally wielded the ‘Dragon’s Legacy,’ the Strongest Swords at the assembly, who had just noticed it, began to buzz with excitement once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, is that…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, contrary to Yeongwoo and Sangik’s expectations, the interest shown by these Strongest Swords in handling Yeongwoo’s loot was not due to some romantic concern for the deceased’s dignity being offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their curiosity was purely about…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that the sword…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about that bracelet? Can I have a look at it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the equipment list of Jeong Hyunsik, which no one had dared to uncover until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the unboxing of Gangnam’s Strongest Sword had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",1872,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2891994e1d0eddb960d3a647a4e6000204934f217064d22499d6f2597cb60bc","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-275","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-274",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]