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 34 Russia’s National Power Kneels

Sophia, who was guarding the mansion’s front gate, was momentarily startled by the sudden rush of monsters.

But then…

Swish. Slice. Shluck.

“Wow…”

“Amazing…!”

Her ability to handle the situation was so impressive that even A-rank hunters in Korea, let alone those of lower or equal rank to her, were left speechless.

Holding a specially made scythe that she could summon at any time, she didn’t slow down for a moment as she swung her blade like a dance since her first encounter with the monsters.

Just like a heroine arriving at a ballroom.

Sophia was performing a beautiful waltz amidst the monsters, with blood splattering everywhere.

“There’s no opening…”

“Mm! And her movements are seamless, without any unnecessary motions.”

It was truly remarkable.

Simply remarkable.

The monsters appeared mainly around the gate directly connected to the mansion, as if they had intelligence.

Like a reaper bringing death, Sophia didn’t allow a single monster to get behind her, as if she specialized in one-against-many battles.

Indeed, she was a promising talent in Asia!

“Good, good! Let’s join in too!”

“Oooh!!”

Thanks to Sophia, the hunters could respond quickly despite the sudden attack.

All the hunters were professional C-rank or higher, and they skillfully hunted the waves of monsters one after another, shouting in unison.

Meanwhile…

‘…What was that just now?’

Sophia herself, the hero of this first week’s surprise attack that boosted the morale of the surrounding hunters, had been uneasy since the attack began.

Because she had seen something, even if only for a moment.

‘It felt like something passed over my head just before the monsters swarmed in…’

She felt a presence for a moment, but it disappeared quickly, leaving her uncertain.

So, she focused on the monsters in front of her for the time being.

“Hoo…”

“Is it over?”

Hunters were wiping off the sweat while looking down at the dozens of monster corpses.

Though the number was large, most of them were low-risk D-rank or lower, so the situation ended quickly. Thinking this, Sophia let out a sigh of relief.

At that moment…

“Could you all please clear the way?”

A voice, stimulating everyone’s nerves, came from behind the gate connected to the inside of the mansion, not from the front.

“Uh, uaaaah!!”

Sophia, having a vision of her neck being cut off, screamed pathetically and jumped forward, turning her body at the same time.

There, she saw…

“Oh! As expected of Korea. True to the reputation of a fast-paced nation, you clear the way quickly. I respect such a culture personally.”

A middle-aged man walked out, holding Princess Kurumi by the neck with one arm.

“P-Princess?”

“Princess Kurumi?!”

“Who the hell are you?! No, before that, take your hand off her immediately!”

The princess had been taken hostage.

Though they had dealt with all the monsters, the most important person, the princess, was now in danger.

Hunters immediately surrounded the man.

“…Could it be Barbachov Lorensky?”

They surrounded Lorensky.

“Hmm… Can’t you just let me go? I have no intention of fighting anymore.”

He looked around at the dozens of professional hunters and smiled leisurely.

“Damn…!”

“Senior, do you know who that man is?”

“Yeah. That guy is Barbachov Lorensky. He used to be a national power-level hunter in Russia.”

“W-What…”

“A national power-level?!”

One of the three A-rank hunters guarding Princess Kurumi’s mansion.

The highly skilled senior, belonging to the top 1% of hunters, broke into a cold sweat and showed signs of tension, causing the atmosphere to darken.

“A national power-level from Russia…”

“Can we really handle him on our own…?”

Outnumbering him only mattered if they were of similar rank.

Just as all the A-rank hunters in Korea couldn’t exterminate a national disaster-level monster, there was a literal difference in dimension.

Could a hundred ants kill an elephant by biting it?

“Yes, yes. Backing off now isn’t shameful at all. Rather, it takes ‘courage’ to retreat. You’ve made a wise decision. It’s much better to save your lives like this than to act rashly and die as an example.”

A pointless death.

Realizing this, the hunters slowly widened the encirclement, and instead of mocking them, Lorensky praised the Korean hunters.

He wore an expression as if regretting not being able to clap due to his hands being occupied.

He wore an expression as if regretting not being able to clap due to his hands being occupied.

Meanwhile, Princess Kurumi, despite her painful face from difficulty breathing, felt the presence approaching from the front and thought.

She was truly relieved.

‘Yes… It’s the right decision. This man isn’t someone who can be stopped with just this level of forces.’

She was glad no one appeared to die for her.

After all, she wasn’t someone worth dying for.

As the front, blocked by the hunters, opened completely like the miracle of Moses, Princess Kurumi simply smiled with relief.

Except for one person.

“…Hey.”

“Yes?”

“No, not you, the princess. The princess.”

Until she felt an irritated voice addressing her, not the man behind her.

“Hey, princess. Why did you come out alone?”

“…What? More importantly, it’s dangerous for you to stand in front…”

“Where’s Shin-woo?! Shin-woo!!”

“…?!”

How did this person know about Shin-woo?

At that moment, Princess Kurumi recalled something Shin-woo had told her during their conversations over the past week.

“Oh, come to think of it, my younger sister is also stationed outside the mansion as a guard for the princess.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. She’s right in front of the main gate, so we always go home together when we finish work.”

“…Could you tell me her name?”

Shin-woo’s cheerful voice, talking about someone other than herself, especially a woman, felt annoyingly bright.

To end the conversation quickly, she had asked for the name, which was…

“…Sophia?”

“Yeah, I’m Sophia! Princess, what happened to my family who was supposed to be with you?!”

Even though she was the princess…

Sophia shouted loudly, not caring about the sweating hunters around her.

While Princess Kurumi bit her lip recalling the recent situation.

“Shin-woo? Oh, do you mean the boy who was beside the princess?”

Lorensky naturally answered, recalling the boy he had kicked unconscious.

“If you’re talking about him, I kicked him just hard enough to knock him out but not kill him, so there’s nothing to worry about.”

“W-What… Did you just… kick him?”

“Yes, that Shin-woo boy. I kicked him just hard enough to break a few ribs because I thought he might get involved and die. So, please retreat peacefully, Miss Lady.”

Since he had confirmed the boy’s condition, maybe they would withdraw peacefully now.

With that thought, Lorensky smiled brightly.

But that response only had the opposite effect.

“…Hey, bearded old man.”

“B-Bearded old man?!”

“You… No, ‘we’ will definitely kill you.”

“…?”

With those words, Sophia took a stance against the Russian national power-level hunter.

Voices of hunters telling her to stop echoed around, and even Princess Kurumi, who was being held, reacted similarly.

“…! Miss Sophia! Stop! You can’t beat this man!”

“Shut up! Princess, who flirts with my Shin-woo every day. I’ll save you anyway, so just watch!!”

“F-Flirts…?!”

But Sophia’s determination was firm.

As if she had no limits, she dismissed the scythe she had been holding and lowered her stance, extending her hands forward.

The posture was reminiscent of…

“Wow! I saw this in an animation in prison! Isn’t it the Full-Body Sway?”

…Not that, but she clapped her hands in front and, for the first time in her Beast Hunter life, summoned the monster she controlled.

“Come out, Ria!”

At that moment…

“…Ho.”

Typically, summoned monsters appeared around their master.

But Lorensky saw a humanoid young monster with ruby-colored eyes emerge from his own shadow, her entire body painted white.

Dressed in a gothic lolita maid outfit, Ria’s appearance secretly impressed him.

‘She’s still young, but to control a humanoid monster… This young woman has a bright future.’

Her name was definitely Sophia.

Though she seemed emotional due to her youth, if she grew without any major issues, she would surely become a historical figure.

As Lorensky evaluated Sophia and the young Ria highly, he smirked.

After all, they were still mere ‘rookies.’

What could these two… no, one person and one monster possibly do to him?

He wore a fatherly smile, thinking such thoughts.

“Hmm. Yes. I see. Because of me, Miss Sophia… Was it? I can see that Miss Sophia is quite angry.”

“……”

“But it’s just a young monster, even if it’s humanoid. Do you really think this child can deal damage to me?”

“It can. Damage.”

“?!”

At that moment.

Lorensky was startled to hear the reply coming from behind him rather than from in front.

“W-What did you just say…?”

“I said, it can. Damage.”

“…Did it… speak?”

As a national power-level hunter, he had dealt with countless monsters.

Among them, he had encountered many humanoid monsters, which were rare.

But a monster that spoke human language?

This was the first time in Lorensky’s life that he had seen such a humanoid monster.

Meanwhile, regardless of his surprise…

“You… hit my brother.”

“Huh?”

“So, I’ll hit you too.”

The young monster suddenly took a boxing stance, which didn’t match her attire.

Looking down at Ria, Lorensky was once again impressed that a monster was attempting to use human language and even human ‘techniques.’

But he smirked.

After all, it was still a young monster.

‘Hmm~. Well, as an adult, it wouldn’t be bad to let her hit me to show the difference in our abilities.’

He had already secured his target.

He needed to showcase his strength to completely break the encirclement.

So, with a determined mind, Lorensky turned his back and confidently stood in front of Ria.

Then, as if saying, “Youth is painful!” he provocatively spread his arms wide.

“Come on. Little monster girl! I’ll let you hit me specially.”

“?! You’re not lying, right?”

“Yes! I will stand still. Hit me as you please. I won’t resist.”

“Got it. Then keep your promise.”

With his body wide open, making it easy for her to aim, Lorensky watched Ria take a Kyokushin Karate stance and prepare her fist.

At that moment, only Princess Kurumi, who was caught off guard by the sudden situation, felt her heart pounding.

“Ria, aim where I told you.”

Sophia smirked.

Simultaneously.

“Kyokushin Karate…”

“Oh. Japanese martial art? But compared to our Russian Systema…”

“Right ‘groin’ punch.”

“…What?”

Thanks to her small stature, Ria’s groin punch aimed at men was much easier.

It was called the groin punch.

Thwack!

“Khuh?!”

Half of the hunters watching… only the men felt the intense pain in their hearts.

“Ugh…!”

Though a hundred ants couldn’t kill an elephant, even one ant crawling into its groin could make a male elephant convulse.

“Suka (Сука)…!!”

Releasing his grip on Princess Kurumi, Lorensky, a national power-level hunter, knelt on one knee to a monster for the first time.

Sweating in pain, he barely lifted his head.

“…Filthy.”

In front of him was a young monster with surprisingly developed arm muscles glaring down at him.