I Became a National ‘Disaster’ Level Monster

Translator: Marctempest
Editor: The Reader

Chapter 43 Keep Still and You’ll Go at Least Halfway

“C-come out! Inari!”

Suddenly, a monster disturbance erupted.

Momentarily flustered, Princess Kurumi quickly composed herself, assuming a battle stance befitting the daughter of one of the world’s top 10 families.

In response to her words, a massive, jet-black fox emerged from the shadows.

The fox quickly split into dozens of smaller ones, charging towards the screaming people.

And then,

“Wha?!”

“The fox…”

“It’s fighting the monster…?”

The foxes began protecting the civilians who hadn’t even managed to evacuate yet.

“That person in the kimono seems to be controlling them…”

“Then, is she a Hunter?”

“…! Everyone, hurry and evacuate to the underground! I believe there’s always a monster shelter built in the basement of such large facilities! So, run there quickly!!”

“Yes!”

“E-everyone, run!”

Thanks to the princess’s prompt response, the incident, which could have turned into a major catastrophe, was quelled early on.

People’s perception of Kurumi, who had been sitting on a bench, sobbing in her exotic outfit, began to change.

However, this was counterproductive for Kurumi.

‘I can feel… people’s gazes… Ugh?!’

“Uweeeck-!”

“Mom… that girl suddenly started vomiting…!”

“L-let’s just run for now!”

The disgusting stares focused on her from all directions were unbearable for Princess Kurumi.

Unable to withstand it, she vomited and lost her concentration.

“D-danger…!”

In her attempt to protect the civilians who hadn’t evacuated, she failed to notice a three-meter-tall monster with only a face full of teeth approaching from behind.

“Kraaaa.”

“…Ah.”

And so, the clumsy princess was chewed to death, befitting her level of incompetence.

…Not.

Crash!

A figure tore through the ceiling of Lotte World, ripping off the heads of the monsters as they turned around and then tearing apart the toothy monster that had approached Princess Kurumi.

Feeling his presence, Princess Kurumi looked bewildered.

“You are…!”

“Dobroye utro! Good morning, Princess.”

“A Russian assassin…?!”

Lorensky, who knew she couldn’t see him, greeted her with a cheerful smile.

And on one of his shoulders,

“Ugh, ugh…”

“Hmm? Pink Lady. Are you telling me that, as a Hunter, you can’t even endure this much?”

“Shut up… Ugh… Running between buildings like that all of a sudden… Of course, I’m nauseous… Ugh…!”

Somehow, he had brought along Yoo Shi-hyun, who looked half-dead.

“How… did you resist my charm…?”

“Do I really need to discuss that painful topic?”

“Ugh…! You… crazy… Ugh!”

Thunk.

Feeling humiliated that her charm had no effect on him, Yoo Shi-hyun eventually vomited and passed out, her eyes turning into Xs.

“Sorry, Pink Lady. But you’re not quite my type because your butt is a bit small.”

Smack.

He lightly tapped her butt before laying her down on a bench.

Meanwhile, Princess Kurumi, who was wary of him, stood behind.

“Let’s form an alliance, Princess.”

“An alliance…?”

“Yes. I entered from outside the amusement park. This means I have a clear view of the situation outside.”

The gates had opened around the amusement park as if suggesting a siege in this amusement park.

“Exactly six gates have opened around the amusement park. And the monsters are all coming inside.”

“…! What on earth…”

“Save us!”

“A monster! A monster is coming!”

At that moment, the crowd that had been heading outside to go underground began to return, making Princess Kurumi’s face turn even paler.

“P-please help us! There’s a monster outside!”

“Monsters are appearing not only at the entrance but also on the stairs leading to the underground shelters!”

“Please help us!”

“…!”

The interior of Lotte World, which seemed likely to empty out, began to fill up again as if it were a weekend opening.

Feeling all those ominous presences focusing on her, Princess Kurumi began to feel extreme anxiety.

Clap!

But at that moment.

A loud clap echoed throughout the amusement park as if to get everyone’s attention.

“Everyone, focus-!!”

“…!”

Although he was a corrupt Hunter who even hunted people, Lorensky, a national power-level Hunter representing Russia, immediately gave appropriate instructions to the restless crowd.

“Everyone, get on the rides that are far from the ground!”

“R-rides…?”

“Yes!(да)! Whether it’s the hot air balloons attached to the ceiling, the Ferris wheel, or the Gyro Drop, it doesn’t matter! First, get the children and the elderly onto those rides to keep them far from the monsters. Then, men and women with sound bodies should each grab something that can be used as a weapon and gather in the center of the amusement park!”

Despite the situation, Lorensky spoke confidently.

Perhaps influenced by his leadership,

“Move quickly!”

“Get the children and elderly first!”

“There are limited rides! Don’t force your way onto them, but instead, those who can fight, grab a weapon!”

Those who hadn’t evacuated began following his instructions, putting children and the elderly on rides high enough that the monsters couldn’t reach.

Watching these civilians, Lorensky looked at the woman who could be an ally in this amusement park.

“Princess. Can you fight?”

“…Of course.”

He asked, looking at Princess Kurumi, who had almost collapsed, but she stood up with difficulty and answered.

“I am… a ‘Hunter’ after all!”

Although she was an illegitimate child who brought shame to her Hunter family, saving people was the most basic duty of a Hunter.

So she stood up.

No, she had no choice but to stand up.

Because if she kneeled here,

“H-Hunters…”

“Please save us…”

She would never be able to close her eyes in peace, even if she died a year later.

So,

“Kraaaa!”

“Krrrk! Krrrk!”

Monsters started flooding in again through the entrance of the amusement park.

At least the good news was that Lotte World was a cylindrical amusement park with a closed ceiling, meaning they only had to deal with those on the ground.

In other words, if they managed the frontal assault well, they could win.

“Minori, come in. And come forth, gashadokuro.”

Instead of weak continuous attacks, she needed a definite single blow!

Thinking this, Princess Kurumi dismissed the dividing fox and summoned a string with bells.

Despite being a Beast Hunter, she took a ‘stance’ instead of providing rear support, causing Lorensky to momentarily freeze.

But only for a moment.

“Princess, dangerous…!”

“Be quiet…”

Princess Kurumi began walking slowly, almost as if she were taking a stroll, into the presence of the charging monsters.

Monsters seemed to fall and bones protruded from their bodies as soon as they neared her.

“Aikido…?”

“It’s a traditional Japanese martial art called Aikido.”

Seeing the princess kill the monsters who charged at her, as if water was flowing, Lorensky had to acknowledge it.

This young lady was not simply a ‘damsel in distress’.

“Well, it looks like she has her limits…”

“So, let’s help out!”

***

As expected, Princess Kurumi headed to Lotte World in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

And just as in the original story, the monster attack started on the third week, turning the dome into a war zone.

“If you go any further, it will be dangerous! Step back immediately!”

“I am a Hunter Meister! Is there any way I can enter?!”

“Hunter Meister…? Why would someone who only provides equipment support be here?! Go back to the association building immediately!”

As expected, a Hunter Meister was treated as a nobody in the field.

Various monsters were pouring out from the gates around the amusement park, and the Hunters were too busy blocking them to enter the amusement park.

‘Should I transform and go in?’

But there were too many people watching.

The distance to the rooftop of a high-rise building without CCTV was considerable.

The alley was obviously out of the question, and he was stuck.

But if he stayed like this and something happened to the princess,

“Shin-woo.”

It would be a trauma he could never overcome, so he was about to head to a secluded alley when,

“Shin-woo!”

Someone grabbed his hand as he was turning his back to the Hunters controlling the streets.

When he turned around,

“…Che-ran?”

Was she also chasing Princess Kurumi?

Surprised to see Che-ran, who was breathing heavily, it was only for a moment.

“Don’t transform.”

“…What?”

She suddenly advised him.

“Right now… almost all the forces of the Korean Hunter Association are gathering here.”

“…!”

“To rescue the princess! If you reveal yourself here, you will definitely clash with them.”

If he wasn’t careful, his identity might be exposed.

In front of everyone.

…Che-ran gave him sincere advice.

“So don’t transform.”

“Che-ran…”

“We will definitely rescue the princess!”

“So…”

So,

“Just stay still this time. Please…”