Level 4 Human in a Ruined World-Chapter 441
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Chapter 441: Beyond the Line of the Universe (2)
Not everyone can be a main character.
Especially not in a universe so vast and full of wonders.
And so, planets destined to orbit the universe for eons were forced to realize something early on—
That they were not the protagonists of the vast, cosmic narrative unfolding across the stars.
Most planets are bound to the gravity of the star at the center of their system and follow a predetermined orbit for their entire lives.
When that star grows old and can no longer function as the center, its planets are either consumed in its explosion or flung far into the endless reaches of space.
Until they meet another celestial body to pull them in.
In other words, the overwhelming majority of planets in the universe live passive lives from beginning to end.
So it was only natural that such planets weren’t too shocked at being assigned the role of “extras.” On the contrary…
『Ma… Main character?』
『Did you say… main character?』
At the sudden appearance of the word "main character," Pluto and Jupiter opened their eyes wide.
「This planetary system has secured a ‘main character.’」
「Accordingly, the Solar System’s role is changing from ‘extra’ to ‘main character.’」
Even rubbing their eyes and looking again didn’t change anything.
It was clearly written.
The Solar System’s role had been changed from “extra” to “main character.”
『We… we’re becoming main characters?』
Jupiter muttered in disbelief, and after a pause, the Sun asked an important question.
『When the system says “this planetary system,” it’s referring to us, right? Then who exactly is the “main character” we’ve secured?』
As expected of a star who governs its planets—starting with the cosmic principles.
Of course, even the Sun couldn’t say her heart didn’t flutter at the word “main character.”
She was, after all, hiding her trembling fingers inside the throne sculpted from her own hair.
And finally—
『O Sun, the main character we’ve discovered is…….』
Earth, now a planetary ship, awkwardly bent at the waist and glanced between the Sun and Yeongwoo.
Sensing something, the Sun looked at Yeongwoo in shock.
And at nearly the same time, Earth opened its hand and politely pointed at Yeongwoo.
『Th-this one… this one is the main character.』
Yeongwoo, who had been dazed, blinked.
“…What?”
He had just achieved the legendary feat: Ending Maker.
[Achievement Unlocked: Ending Maker]
| Achievement Grade: Legendary
| Completion Rank: First
「Main character discovered after reset.」
Yeongwoo had assumed the “main character” mentioned in the achievement was the Sun.
“What are you talking about? I’m the main character?”
Yeongwoo blinked rapidly and asked again, to which Earth responded with a troubled look.
『…It’s you. “Ending Maker” is an achievement for finding Earth’s main character after the reset. So…….』
Recalling the strange phenomenon around Yeongwoo’s head earlier, Earth continued.
『You’re the main character. No—you became the main character.』
“No way. I clearly…”
Yeongwoo, looking unconvinced, brought up his profile.
Fwoosh!
To his surprise, the role name beside his unique barcode had changed.
[Jeong Yeongwoo]
| 49523-IIIII_II
| Grade 4 – Main Character
“What the….”
Even the formatting had changed.
He had truly gone from being an extra to becoming a main character.
“I’m the main character? It doesn’t feel real at all.”
Yeongwoo looked down at his hands, still trying to comprehend.
And understandably so—despite being labeled a “main character,” he was still a normal human, his prestige level was unchanged, and no amazing reward items had appeared.
“Th-then my reward! What’s the reward for becoming the main character?!”
As Yeongwoo flailed his hands greedily at the air, the Sun murmured to Earth.
『This brat is our main character? He’s the reason we got promoted to main characters?』
It was a serious matter.
After all, a main character is supposed to be the central figure of a story.
So then, what kind of story could this be…?
『No… freaking… way…』
The Sun couldn’t finish the sentence and simply stared at the new “main character,” clearly a strange little creature.
She didn’t want to admit it, but when that creature had spoken so passionately earlier, something had stirred in her heart.
—Decide now! Will you live your whole life as something predictable, or…!
And coincidentally, at the moment her heart began to shift, the protagonist event had occurred.
When a mere creature inspired a star to defy its birth-given limits, the universe gave that creature the title of “main character.”
And with it, the planetary system to which he belonged had been promoted as well.
『…….』
All signs pointed to one clear conclusion.
『All planets, report to Earth’s command chamber.』
The Sun muttered into the void, and Jupiter’s eyes grew wide.
『A-are you serious?』
The Sun turned to Jupiter and asked,
『We are already main characters. Are you going back to being mere “background”?』
『……!』
『If we are truly main characters, we must act like it.』
As the Sun finished speaking, beams of light began to emerge behind her, each forming into distinct silhouettes.
Fwaaash!
At last, the eight planets and five dwarf planets of the Solar System had gathered.
And immediately, the newly arrived planets began to throw questions at once.
『We heard our roles were changed to main characters!』
『Main characters? What in the world is going on?』
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『What exactly does it mean to be a main character?』
They didn’t even bother to formally greet the Sun as they bombarded her with questions.
A serious breach of etiquette in the Solar System—and a clear sign of how agitated the planets were.
So just this once, the Sun did not take offense.
A much graver issue was bearing down upon the entire system.
『It seems you’ve all seen it. As declared by the system, our roles have been promoted to main characters.』
The Sun’s voice trembled ever so slightly.
Until now, the Sun had been just another background fixture of this planetary system.
Even when mighty Grade-3 Beings crossed the cosmos to visit Earth, or when the universe’s delivery drivers began barging into the system, the Sun merely observed.
To follow its prescribed orbit and maintain its place—that was a star’s role.
More precisely, an extra’s role.
But now…
『M-Main characters…』
『If we’re truly main characters now… what are we supposed to do?』
As a flood of questions came from the planets, the Sun quietly pressed a hand to its forehead.
『As main characters now…』
And before the planetary audience could react, it made its move.
『We shall leave our orbits.』
The planets’ mouths dropped open in unison.
『W-What?』
『Leave our orbits?』
『A-Are you saying we’ll defy the cosmic order?』
At that, the Sun looked up toward the heavens.
『What is that order for? Was it not created to keep us as nothing more than background in this universe?』
Yes.
The cosmic order that dictated every planet and star follow its given orbit had, in truth, been a system to ensure they remained set pieces.
But not anymore.
At least, the Solar System had a choice now.
To return to the assigned orbits—or to cast aside the role of an extra and carve a new path as a main character.
『Today, we have been given a new path. A new role—main characters.』
The Sun turned to Jeong Yeongwoo07, and all the planets followed its gaze.
Some showed clear signs of fear.
They understood the Sun had reached its decision.
『P-Planetary ship…』
Saturn—Meren—ringed in a massive disc, muttered a short but weighty word.
And then the Sun spoke to the planets.
『You ask what we must do as main characters? I do not know either. In this universe where so much is predictable, only the main characters are not.』
And then, for the first time, the Sun wore a gentle expression.
『You have lived your whole lives predictably. Fear is only natural. So I shall give you a choice.』 freёnovelkiss.com
『……!』
『A-A choice, you say?』
Terror deepened in the planets’ expressions.
They had never truly chosen anything.
Even whom to obey, or which paths to follow—order had decided all of it.
And now, the Sun offered them a real choice.
『If we leave our orbits, we will enter a realm of the unpredictable. So those who fear this adventure—stay. When we depart, we will release you.』
In truth, it was closer to casting out those who no longer wished to be part of the Solar System.
That way, they might drift until they found another system and a new orbit.
Even then, unpredictability loomed.
Few systems welcomed a new planet easily.
『Choose wisely. This is your only chance to become a main character—and your only chance to remain in your predictable life.』
Even the most daring of the planets now looked shaken.
And no wonder.
They had lived their entire existence as extras—just cosmic background props.
How could they suddenly act the part of protagonists?
Becoming the main character of your own story stirred the heart—but also stirred deep fear.
The new path might just as easily be a tragedy.
『Now, the time to choose has come. Those who wish to remain “planets”—step back.』
Finally, the moment had arrived.
The Sun looked over the planets with silver eyes, but none stepped forward or back.
They hesitated, paralyzed.
And then—
Wham.
A sudden surge of presence.
『……?』
It was none other than Earth’s lunatic representative—Jeong Yeongwoo07.
He stepped forward boldly.
And spoke.
“This is a pivotal moment, and you’re still acting like planets? ‘Those who wish to remain planets, step back’? That’s way too passive.”
Then he pointed a finger deep into the sky.
Whoosh!
“If we leave our orbits, what happens? We don’t know—and that’s why we’re afraid. But the universe doesn’t know either. If we leave our orbits, the universe can’t predict us either!”
『……!』
『W-What…』
An audacious statement, and the entire celestial gathering was left stunned.
“So those who no longer wish to be predictable—step forward! Those who leave their orbits… will become the fear of the universe!”
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