I Became a National ‘Disaster’ Level Monster

Author Notes:

Hello, dear readers. This is the author of “I Became a National ‘Disaster’ Level Monster.”

First, I would like to apologize sincerely. I am truly sorry for any discomfort that my work may have caused.

I have reflected deeply after receiving harsh criticism from many readers about the recent “Big House” episode.

The unreasonable plot twists and nonsensical surprises were inexcusable. I am deeply sorry for disappointing the readers who were enjoying my work.

After much deliberation, I am embarrassed but I have decided to entirely remove the “Big House” episode.

Thankfully, this episode was designed as a sort of spin-off, so if you continue with the content added in episode 28, you should be able to follow along with the original storyline easily.

Once again, I deeply apologize. I have clearly understood what you, the readers, expect from my work, and I will do my best to meet those expectations and show you the dedication you deserve.

The only reason a third-rate author like me could rise to this position among the many masterpieces on NobelPia is because of your interest. From now on, I will focus and do my best with the series.

Thank you.

Chapter 35 Aimed For the Neck and the Head, but…

He took a heavy hit.

He had never expected to be attacked at such a vital spot.

“J-Jeet Kune Do…!”

If he hadn’t been a seasoned national-level power, he would have definitely been knocked out by now.

For men, that place was like having internal organs exposed outside the body, regardless of race or species.

“But it’s a shame. Little Monster Girl.”

“Tsk…!”

“Compared to all the trials I’ve faced, this is still bearable…!”

Even so, he was a national-level power from Russia.

Lorensky wasn’t someone who would fall from just a hit to the groin.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and then stood up abruptly, causing the surrounding hunters—especially the men—to lose their fighting spirit in disbelief.

“He, he stood up even after taking that hit…!”

“Monster! He’s a monster…!”

“It seems I underestimated you, Little Monster Girl. I won’t make this mistake again. So if you don’t want to die, back off for now.”

“S-sister…!”

Lorensky, who had wiped the smile off his face and was now giving a serious warning.

Ria swallowed dryly at the overwhelming pressure radiating from his body and called out to Sophia beyond him.

And Sophia, who met Lorensky’s gaze as he turned his head.

‘Honestly, I thought he’d at least pass out…’

Princess Kurumi, who had been freed by the distraction of the groin strike, ran among the hunters.

But if he walked towards her again, she would definitely be caught again.

Sophia instinctively realized that with their current forces, they couldn’t stop this man.

In other words, they had to beat an unbeatable opponent.

If there was a method, it would be…

“Everyone, run to the association branch with Princess Kurumi!”

“…!”

“Are you saying we should abandon the mansion?”

“It’s already breached! It’s better to abandon it!”

“A-alright! Understood!”

Anyway, our goal was not to defeat the man in front of us but to protect Princess Kurumi.

Even if all the hunters here were annihilated, as long as the princess reached the Hunter Association… or at least Branch Manager Jin-ah Lee, the mission would be accomplished.

In other words, simply put,

“Run!!”

Escape.

With Princess Kurumi.

Only the hunters of at least B-rank, including Sophia, remained while the others stuck close to Princess Kurumi to take her to the Korean Hunter Association branch.

They were about to do that when…

“What…”

“He flew?!”

Suddenly, Lorensky caused an explosion under his feet.

Using the recoil from the exploding concrete floor, he flew into the air.

Then, drawing a parabola, he landed behind the encircling hunters.

Blocking their escape route.

“Who said I would let you go?”

“…!!”

“Let’s stop here. I heard China and North Korea also sent their ‘solvers.’ It’s better for your health to come with me than to be caught by them.”

“Damn…!”

“W-woah!”

The reality of being completely overpowered by a single person ranked high in Korea.

A few hunters, unable to bear it, rushed at Lorensky.

However.

Thud. Crack.

“Ugh?!”

“Argh…”

They were notable B-rank hunters.

Yet, Lorensky easily subdued them with just his martial arts, without even using his abilities.

Then, turning to face them again with a serious expression, he said,

“Leave the princess. Then no one will die.”

“……”

“I’m holding back for the sake of Russia-Korea relations. But if you insist on resisting, I’ll have to kill you all.”

There was no lie in his words.

This was the last warning.

If they attacked again, he wouldn’t hesitate to turn this place into a bloodbath.

Everyone, including Sophia, fell silent, and Princess Kurumi, seeing no other way, started to walk out herself.

Except for one person.

No, one beast.

“Die!”

“R-Ria?!”

Ignoring her master’s command, Ria lunged at Lorensky, only to have her head caught.

“Grr…!”

“Little Monster Girl… You may look human, but you’re still a beast, aren’t you? You made a foolish choice. Why attack me when you know you can’t win?”

“Hey!! If you do anything to Ria, I’ll tear you to pieces!”

Sophia, following Ria, summoned her scythe and prepared to charge.

But the surrounding hunters held her back, and Lorensky, meeting Ria’s confident gaze, spoke with empathy.

“That’s because you attacked my precious person!”

“…!”

A simple, clear answer.

But he hadn’t expected to hear such words from a beast.

He thought such recklessness was unique to humans.

‘Risking one’s life for a precious person is quite romantic, don’t you think?’

“……”

Clench.

“Ugh! Agh…!”

“Ria!!”

Lorensky ‘understood’ Ria’s words.

And because he understood, he decided to teach her how useless such recklessness was.

“After smashing your head a few times, you’ll stop such foolishness.”

“…! Ugh…”

At the moment of death, her ruby eyes trembled in fear.

If he kept killing her, she’d eventually come to her senses.

As he ignited a flame in his palm, ready to kill her,

“S-save me…”

“…?”

“Oppa.”

“…Oppa?”

“Uwaaaaaaaaaa!!”

Suddenly, a roar that seemed to tear the sky erupted from all sides.

At the same time, when Lorensky realized it, ‘he’ had already landed behind him.

‘I was caught off guard?’

How long had it been since he experienced this?

“Th-that…”

“The monster of Jamsil!”

“In this situation, even a national disaster-level monster appeared?!”

“Han Shin-woo…”

Lorensky turned around.

And met the gaze of a humanoid monster, covered in jet-black flames, releasing Ria from his grip.

Because he felt he needed both hands from now on.

‘What the hell is this…?!’

Ria, freed from Lorensky, ran to Sophia.

Relieved that Ria was safe, Sophia said,

“Let’s take Princess Kurumi to the association branch now!”

“B-but we’re blocked by those two…”

“Then we’ll destroy the mansion and go back!”

To create a stage just for the two of them, Sophia intended to lead the hunters away.

Just before fleeing,

“…Good luck.”

Leaving a brief encouragement behind.

***

The state before Russia’s formation.

Founded by a communist regime that pursued only the best, once a superpower that stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States.

Barbachov Lorensky was a hunter who rose to the sole national-level power position in the Soviet Union during the ‘Soviet Union’ era.

The Cold War era.

A time when it was possible to confront the world’s strongest power, the United States.

Lorensky traveled the world to hunt monsters of ill repute for the glory of his country.

The Soviet Union had many fields, but especially in ‘space’ and ‘hunters,’ they wanted to surpass the Hunter Headquarters in the United States.

Thanks to the support of the Soviet Union’s expectations, he became a monster himself.

The Immortal (бессмертный) Lorensky.

But now, that immortal was meeting a real monster only after his original country had vanished.

‘This one is… strong. Probably among the strongest monsters I’ve ever encountered.’

Korean hunters definitely called it Jamsil…? The monster of Jamsil.

Come to think of it, he’d heard that name during his pre-research on Korea.

It was a national disaster-level monster that hadn’t been exterminated despite its appearances.

“Hmm…”

“……”

How long had it been since he felt this tension and sweat?

Lorensky was extremely tense.

But he didn’t think he would lose.

“I heard you understand human language to some extent…”

“……?”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Jamsil Monster. I’m Barbachov Lorensky. Since we’ve met, how about a ‘handshake’?”