Ch.4646. Report

Koo Min-gu had always been ostracized.

He was born with relatively lower intelligence and moved sluggishly.

But a turning point occurred in his life. He developed the qualities needed to live as a Jaeger.

However, his life at the Jaeger Academy was far from smooth.

Geniuses like Lee Chae-rin, his peer, thrived while he, in the lower class, was rejected by others due to his unwanted physical and intellectual limitations.

Even after graduation, all that awaited those in the lower ranks were cleanup duties and ridicule on the internet.

Koo Min-gu despaired at the fact that even the one talent he thought he possessed faced countless competition.

It was then that the Kaiju Corps reached out to him.

[We’ll help you. Coexisting with kaiju can make you stronger.]

At the Kaiju Corps, he was taught kaiju transformation techniques.

He, whose limit had always been D-rank, gained power comparable to A-rank, and he could even use his summoning spirit’s techniques.

His once useless “curse” transformed—with the ogre’s regenerative abilities and the enhanced specs from kaiju transformation, he could quickly recover while his enemies suffered.

Additionally, the ogre and orc species’ advantage of scent tracking proved effective in tracking Do Jong-hyun.

When other Kaiju Corps members couldn’t reach him due to Eun Se-rin’s interference, only he succeeded in finding him.

‘I can do this. I…’

“I-I-I-I’ll g-g-get all the c-credit myself!”

He gained an advantage against his opponent during the confrontation.

But now, right before his eyes, the dinosaur was transforming. Machine-like parts were embedding themselves throughout its body, changing it completely.

Scales turning into metallic machinery—an impossible situation.

The dinosaur stared ferociously at the bewildered Koo Min-gu.

‘I’m not afraid. I’m not afraid.’

What could something like that possibly do?

‘A body can’t suddenly become mechanical.’

That’s right. It doesn’t make sense. It must be just camouflage or a form with enhanced defense.

“S-s-see, it c-c-can’t possibly w-work!”

Just as he charged with his ogre body, the dinosaur simply opened its mouth. The mouth that had only been growling until now opened wide.

[Gaia Flame]

At that moment, a laser-like beam shot out in a straight line right in front of him.

The laser, burning everything in its path, pierced straight through his body.

Koo Min-gu collapsed and rolled on the ground, screaming in excruciating pain.

“It hurts! H-h-hurts! Aaaaargh!”

But with this level of pain, his opponent must have suffered even greater damage.

Koo Min-gu tried to stand up believing this, but his body wouldn’t move.

He looked at himself closely.

His lower body was detached. His intestines and blood were splattered everywhere—an unimaginable sight.

“Argh! It hurts! It hurts!”

As he writhed desperately, he heard heavy footsteps approaching.

“I-i-impossible… H-h-how!”

The dinosaur kaiju, bleeding from its abdomen, approached him.

Its steel-like protective skin had been pierced, creating a hole, but it wasn’t fatal.

Koo Min-gu was shocked by how it had defended itself with its mechanical body.

“This can’t be…”

But consciousness was already fading. Koo Min-gu never opened his eyes again.

*

[Kaiju Eliminated!]

-Beast, Human DNA Acquired

-1,800 DNA Points Acquired

-Total DNA Points: 10,600 points

“That’s a relief. Hurts like hell.”

I defeated a tough opponent using 1,000 DNA points.

That’s profitable.

Even though I regret not achieving adult evolution, I stopped hunting here.

It’s true that he had been tracking me for some time. So is it better for me to stay here?

What are the chances of being ambushed during a fight?

Recalling what he said, he claimed to have come alone.

Does that mean the others don’t know?

And who was the “she” he mentioned? No, I know.

It must be Eun Se-rin. Since Eun Se-rin is connected to the Kaiju Corps.

Eun Se-rin stopped the Kaiju Corps? Why?

It’s confusing because things are different from the future I know, but my immediate question is:

If Eun Se-rin stopped them, what happens now?

I had no choice but to rush outside urgently.

I ran back the way I came, heading toward Eun Se-rin’s house.

After some distance, I saw Eun Se-rin confronting kaiju humans.

Should I transform and help her? No, it’s too dangerous.

The transformed enemies are one S-rank and one A-rank.

Eun Se-rin is surprisingly agile, summoning plants for both attack and defense.

But she’s gradually being pushed back.

I have only one option here. I could transform and help, but that would confirm her suspicions about me.

So this is a gamble.

In that moment, I shouted while running:

“Over here! There are kaiju here! Call the White Dragon Guild!”

I pretended to be on a phone call while running.

It’s a dangerous gamble. If it doesn’t work, I’ll have to transform and face them without any choice.

I’m not betting on recklessness but on the reputation of the White Dragon Guild.

And indeed, the two kaiju humans fled instantly.

Thank you, White Dragon Guild. Everyone runs at the mere mention of your merciless approach to kaiju.

I rushed to Eun Se-rin.

“Instructor, what happened?”

“So many strange kids…”

Eun Se-rin looked at me intently.

“At least you kept your word. You pass to some extent.”

“I always keep my promises.”

I supported Eun Se-rin and made a real phone call. Shortly after, the White Dragon Guild actually arrived.

Instead of Dok Go-jun, Lee Chae-rin came.

“What kind of kaiju was it? Did it escape?”

As I tried to explain the situation, I found it extremely difficult since the concept of kaiju humans wasn’t established yet.

“Well… I’m not sure. It seemed to have human-like intelligence.”

“Kaiju human.”

But at that moment, Eun Se-rin spoke up.

“I heard it. They called them kaiju humans. They’re different from regular kaiju—not kaiju transforming into humans, but humans transforming into kaiju.”

Eun Se-rin finally mentioned the concept of kaiju humans for the first time.

*

[Please respect the embargo.]

Lee Chae-rin earnestly requested that we keep the term “kaiju human” confidential as she took us to the hospital.

Since I was fine, I managed to return with the guild members’ guidance.

So currently, no one at the academy was questioning me.

I came home, rested, and organized the situation.

“I don’t know why Eun Se-rin and the kaiju humans are hostile to each other, but it benefits me.”

This must be another change in the altered future.

So I think I can smoothly make it to the vacation. But the Kaiju Corps seems to be targeting me—is it safe to stay like this?

Today, if it weren’t for Eun Se-rin, I would have been surrounded by multiple enemies.

“Damn, if only I had the strength to match an S-rank…”

It’s a problem if I’m attacked before transforming, but I do have some countermeasures.

I could hang out with friends or ask the guild for protection.

Well, what value would I have without a seemingly worthless summoning spirit? I need to secure some safety, even if I have to cling to others.

All that’s left is to go with the others for the report submission, then vacation.

That concludes the first semester.

[Adult Evolution Routes]

-Half-Dragon Half-Insect (13,000 DNA Points)

-Half-Dragon Half-Bird (14,000 DNA Points)

-Half-Dragon Half-Human (13,000 DNA Points)

-Half-Dragon Half-Fish (13,000 DNA Points)

-Dinosaur (12,000 DNA Points)

-Insect (11,000 DNA Points)

-Machine (12,000 Points)

-Fish (11,000 Points)

This is the list of adult evolutions I can transform into.

The most expensive is Half-Dragon Half-Bird. It’s within reach with my current points.

Just a little more and I can do it.

“If I scout around while writing the report, I can finally gain the power of an adult form.”

Honestly, I want to do them all, but points are hard to earn, so I have to focus on the superior ones.

If, hypothetically, I could freely enter S-rank gates or similar places, I could experiment with all kinds of transformations.

I could become a mechanical fish, a mechanical insect, or even a hybrid between insect and fish.

I could also become an insect-bird, a thunder bird, or a pterosaur. Imagine carrying and firing a cannon.

“That would be awesome!”

Just imagining it makes my body tremble with excitement, but I need resources to transform in various ways.

For now, let’s focus on transforming into one adult form.

The next day, I proudly received notification from the department head that I could continue attending.

“Since you passed Instructor Eun Se-rin’s test, I acknowledge it. But as you know, Instructor Eun Se-rin was injured by new species. Only you and some of us know about this. Make sure it doesn’t leak outside.”

“Yes.”

“Oh, and you’ll be under the protection of the White Dragon Guild for the time being. Wherever you go.”

“What?”

Wait, the White Dragon Guild will follow me around?

What am I supposed to do during vacation?

While I was dumbfounded, the explanation made sense.

There had already been attack incidents related to me, starting with Sung Min-woo.

They also perceived Eun Se-rin’s incident as ultimately targeting me.

In their eyes, I appear suspicious, and they’re convinced I need protection.

“Sigh… This is going to be troublesome.”

The good thing is that I can be guaranteed safety; the bad thing is that I won’t be able to naturally earn points during vacation.

Well, I should prioritize my life.

As I entered the classroom, Yu Deok-min approached me.

“I heard you’re going out with the upper-class students tomorrow?”

“Yeah. We’re submitting reports, so I get to ride the bus with them.”

“C-could I possibly join too?”

Yu Deok-min tentatively asked me.

“You too? It’s not my decision, so I’ll ask Koo Sang-heon.”

“O-okay. Please do.”

Yu Deok-min looked desperate. As a fellow lower-class student, how could I not understand?

But if Koo Sang-heon refuses, it’s all for nothing. When I asked, Koo Sang-heon hesitated a bit.

“But it’s for the report, and if he makes a mistake, it could be serious…”

“Please. He’s smart too. Second only to me in our class.”

“Really? Well, in that case…”

Fortunately, Koo Sang-heon gave permission, allowing Yu Deok-min to join.

As the members gathered in preparation for the next day, an unexpected person was included.

“Seol Yu-hwa?”

Surprisingly, Seol Yu-hwa had joined this group.

[Sorry, the guild sent me instead. Please keep this a secret.]

The White Dragon Guild had sent Seol Yu-hwa to protect me. For me, this was somewhat fortunate.

It would be awkward if I couldn’t transform because someone I couldn’t see was watching me.

However, Aerial reacted irritably.

“Why is someone who wasn’t part of the plan here? Why don’t you just go back to the White Dragon Guild?”

“Don’t be jealous. It’s unsightly.”

“What?”

Aerial remained uncomfortable with Seol Yu-hwa throughout. In the past, Seol Yu-hwa had been entangled with Keum Do-hyun, while Aerial maintained her haughty position looking down on everyone. How things have changed!

Amid the tense atmosphere, Koo Sang-heon stepped in.

“Excuse me, ladies? We’re not here to fight. We need to focus on submitting our reports, which is important for our academic records.”

“What? She just barged in.”

“Seol Yu-hwa is fine, Aerial. Or do you want to leave? If you really don’t want to participate, I won’t stop you.”

“I didn’t say I was leaving.”

Thankfully, Koo Sang-heon’s mediation helped move past the issue.

Han Min-woo, as always, remained quiet before finally speaking.

“So everything’s decided then?”

“Goodness, you startled me.”

Aerial looked at Han Min-woo in surprise.

Koo Sang-heon then introduced Yu Deok-min.

“This is Yu Deok-min from the lower class, recommended by Do Jong-hyun. Everyone, please welcome him.”

“Another person joining us?”

As Aerial reacted incredulously, Yu Deok-min greeted everyone with a trembling voice.

“N-nice to meet you all.”

“Could you speak properly? Why are you so scared?”

“Sorry.”

Aerial’s comment immediately deflated Yu Deok-min’s confidence.

Seol Yu-hwa, true to her character, spoke gently.

“If Do Jong-hyun recommended you, you must be good.”

“Y-yes! I have quite a bit of knowledge.”

Yu Deok-min nodded with a brightening face.

Anyway, the report submission members gathered and finally exchanged phone numbers.

I hope everything goes smoothly without any incidents.

No news is good news, and an uneventful trip is what everyone would want.

But life doesn’t unfold so easily.

Because an accident had already happened.