Somebody Stop the Pope – 124



Episode 124

3.

The morning after the Northeast Asia Exchange Competition ended.

As soon as the embargo placed on media outlets by the government was lifted all media outlets in South Korea simultaneously began to churn out articles about the Northeast Asia Exchange Exhibition.

<Breaking News) South Korea Wins Northeast Asia Exchange Match!>

<China’s Irregular Wang Wei. Becomes a Cripple after an Unexpected Accident During a Match?>

<A Japanese Awakened Person Who Requested Anonymity: ‘I absolutely do not want to fight with Korea. Especially if I have to deal with the Awakened Persons of the Rimen Sect I will commit seppuku or drink poison. That is the only way to preserve human dignity.’>

<The flawless victory reorganizes the Northeast Asian landscape.>

<Foreign media outlets all point to the Limen Church as the ‘core of the storm’.>

The chaos was no ordinary chaos.

Reporters who received information from the government began writing articles without rest.

At the forefront of course was reporter Seo of Sejong Ilbo a speaker representing our church.

Reporter Seo’s article which was based on direct interviews with Leo and Luna quickly took over portal sites and all foreign media outlets referenced Reporter Seo’s article and spread the news around the world.

Although some parts were reinterpreted to suit the reporters’ personalities all the articles they wrote pointed to one fact.

-China lost to Korea!

The defeat of China which had been holding onto hegemony in Northeast Asia since the Dimension Opening.

The worst outcome is losing even the irregulars that you have been hiding.

Some international political scientists have speculated that war may break out but they were soon silenced by the official announcement from the Chinese government.

<Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: ‘I congratulate Korea on its remarkable development. We were completely defeated in this exchange. We will not easily lose the next exchange.’>

<Regarding the ‘unpleasant incident’ that occurred at the end of the exchange he was careful not to say anything… ‘It was just a personal deviation of members of the delegation and had nothing to do with the Chinese government.’>

<Will Korea Win the Nerve War Over the ‘Lost Land’?>

“What did they eat wrong? They admit defeat so easily. I thought they would hold on until the end.”

“You’re saying you’ll only admit defeat? That’s typical tail-cutting. You admit one thing but you can’t admit the other. That’s it.”

“Does this work?”

“Since it’s disadvantageous they’re going to resolve it through diplomacy. There were no casualties because of the black belt right? Fortunately there’s a video recording of the sparring so our government will respond as well. They won’t give in easily.”

I took a sip of coffee as I answered Luna’s question.

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The President I know would use this opportunity to completely rip off China.

That was also the reason why they did not take active action despite losing one irregular.

An irregular guy rushed in prepared to blow himself up.

Although the recording was not done cleanly due to the magic flowing out of the ebony I heard that enough evidence was secured to hold them accountable.

From there it is now the domain of politicians including the president.

Considering the capabilities that President Seo has shown so far I don’t think he will just sit by and let China’s mistakes slide.

He’d definitely eat all your underwear. He’s the kind of person who’d still have some leftover after that.

There was no room for holding on since the outstanding American irregular named Aiden Howard had even provided a guarantee.

“China even said they would send a foreign minister… so you could say it’s like a spark has fallen on the instep.”

“It’s complicated. It’s complicated. International politics. When those people come will they also take care of the delegation?”

“I guess so? The delegation including Wang Wei are still receiving treatment. But honestly I’m not sure if I should take them.”

As long as they don’t throw the new recruits somewhere in the West Sea they’ll be lucky.

The Chinese side has already decided on a route.

The stance is that the delegation’s impulsive actions were merely their personal deviations and had nothing to do with the party.

Actually it wasn’t that surprising because it was within the expected range.

I nodded slightly while talking to Luna. Then I spoke to Lin Tao a Chinese man who had been looking at me with a burdensome expression.

“Lin Tao. Stop looking at me it’s burdensome.”

Then Lin Tao answered while kneeling.

“I cannot take my eyes off you thinking that I will never see your majesty again when I return to China. I apologize Your Holiness!”

Lin Tao who spoke with tears in his eyes seemed to have a kind of madness to him.

The very definition of fanaticism.

Lin Tao who had been completely repented and reborn by Archbishop Laparte seemed ready to sacrifice himself for the future of our church at any time.

Archbishop Lapart who had been watching the scene with satisfaction from the side smiled faintly while drinking green tea.

“This is a truly satisfying scene for Limen. A friend who did not believe in Limen is now willing to die as a martyr for Limen. Isn’t this also Limen’s blessing?”

“Archbishop Laparte.”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

“On Earth people usually see that and call it brainwashing…”

“This is not brainwashing. This should be called welcoming.”

How on earth can someone with no faith at all become a fanatic?

I heard that it doesn’t cause any physical pain at all.

I looked at Archbishop Lapart with a disgusted expression.

“So are you really going to send this guy back to China?”

“That’s right. Lin Tao has already made up his mind. Like the priests who went to the northern part of Eden for missionary work Lin Tao will do his part.”

“As the Archbishop said I have already completed all preparations. I will work tirelessly until the hymns of Limen resound throughout the continent!”

If missionary work in China was not going well it might not be a bad idea to send Archbishop Laparte directly.

I took my eyes off Lin Tao and spoke to Li Jie who was sitting quietly next to him.

“Li Jie. What are you planning to do? Are you thinking of going back to China?”

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“…If I go back I will definitely be… purged. If possible I would like to stay here….”

“I’ve just finished talking to Aiden. If you want you can seek asylum in America.”

Li Jie’s case was different from Lin Tao’s.

Lin Tao was in such a low position that he wasn’t even given ebony but Li Jie was given ebony.

That means he was a responsible person.

She will probably just disappear into thin air as soon as she returns to China.

Even though he was Chinese he was cooperative with us so I thought it would be better to give him a way to survive.

Because it was also a choice that was beneficial to our church.

As soon as Lee Ji-eun heard what I said her eyes turned red and she asked.

“Is that really true?”

“Why would I lie about something like that? The US government suggested it first.”

It seemed that the United States was thinking of using this opportunity to obtain information about the Chinese superhumans.

Even though Luna was the one who got hit hard Lee Ji’s fighting skills are pretty good when you think about it. And above all those who have lost their place tend to become desperate to survive.

Of course there were a few things the Limen Sect had been promised in exchange for handing over Li Jie’s new recruits to the US but they didn’t tell Li Jie about them.

Isn’t the saying that ignorance is bliss used in this situation?

“It would be much safer to seek asylum in the United States than to remain in South Korea. What do you want to think about?”

“No! No. I want to seek asylum in America… I really want to do it. Thank you thank you.”

“That’s too bad Ji-ya. We used to get along well didn’t we? Did you want to break up with me like that?”

“sorry….”

“Haha just kidding. It’s really fun to tease. Isn’t that right Your Majesty?”

“I wish you wouldn’t force your perverted tastes on me.”

I took Luna’s attack leisurely then looked out the window of my office and sighed.

“Now all that’s left are the Purifiers.”

What I’m saying is that this isn’t a problem that can be solved overnight.

It was certainly an issue that needed to be discussed seriously with President Seo.

Where should I start?

4.

china.

The top floor of a building in Shanghai.

In that place where the Oriental Pearl Tower was in full view a handsome young man with outstanding white hair was quietly looking out the window.

Knock knock-.

“Come in.”

A middle-aged man cautiously entered the room at the sound of the young man’s soft voice.

The man who entered the room knelt down and bowed as soon as he saw the young man.

“I meet a great man.”

“The weather is really nice. On days like this just looking out the window is enjoyable.”

“The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be visiting Korea in person in three hours. Do you have any specific instructions?”

“What belongs to Caesar belongs to Caesar. Let the rulers take care of their own business. We will just stand by and watch as we have done so far.”

The white-haired young man spoke in a soft voice.

And after hearing the young man’s answer the man bowed again.

“The incarnation of the Demon King was discovered in Chengdu Sichuan Province and was immediately secured. According to reports it is a female body with a strong demonic energy of lust.”

“What’s the status?”

“It seems that although he is half-mad due to magic he has not completely collapsed.”

“Our lord of vulgar lust will be pleased. Send it straight to the laboratory.”

“Yes I understand.”

The man who had briefly reported the situation slowly got up from his seat.

And then he asked the young man in a still polite voice.

“Great One do you intend to leave the Limen Cult alone? They have ruined most of our plans in Korea. If we leave them alone they will become our greatest enemy in the future.”

The Limen Church.

A new religious group that emerged from an insignificant Korea and has recently been shaking up the landscape of Northeast Asia.

They appeared centering around the irregular Kim Si-woo and changed Korea from its roots which had been nothing but an empty shell.

At the same time they were beings who used ‘divine power’ which was the exact opposite of the ‘magic’ used by the members of the Purifier.

The more you leave them alone the more they become a source of trouble.

“Isn’t it time for me to speak out against the rudeness of this worthless idiot?”

“I know very well what Elder Il is worried about. Kim Si-woo. He is a monster that makes your whole body tingle just by meeting him for a moment. I can’t believe that he single-handedly defeated the Seven Demon Kings of Eden.”

The young man thought of Kim Si-woo whom he had met through Wang Wei’s body.

A person who was so confident that there was no trace of fear.

Confidence without a foundation is nothing but arrogance but Kim Si-woo’s confidence had a clear basis.

Overwhelming divine power and the vigorous activity that willingly moves the body based on it.

He even has powerful assistants there to help him carry out his will.

“He is a man who knows how to gather people. It is true that it is best to eliminate such enemies when possible. But Elder One. What is the point of eliminating them?”

The man called Elder Il simply nodded his head at the young man’s words.

“I who am infinitely inferior to the Great One dare not fathom your will. Please teach me.”

“There is no such thing as teaching Elder Il. I respect Elder Il’s desire. Desire is what makes humans most truthful. It is the only value that can purify a world full of hypocrisy.”

The young man slowly got up from the chair.

The long white robe he was wearing swept the floor.

“So I hope Elder Il will respect my desire. Unripe fruit is not tasty. You have to wait long enough to get sweet fruit.”

The young man took a bite of the red apple that was on the desk.

“I want that sweet fruit. So what if that fruit contains poison that will kill us? Wouldn’t it be happiness to die with a mouth full of sweetness?”

Elder Il saw a smile on the lips of the person he was serving.

The pure smile of a child.

Faced with that smile he couldn’t even utter a single word.

“But our elders are worried so we can’t just let it go right?”

The young man walked briskly toward the map hanging on the wide wall. He pointed to a certain spot with his finger and spoke.

“Shall we move on to the next step? Elder Il. Send some of the things below here. It’s time to poke the beehive to your heart’s content.”

“That place is…..”

Elder Il trailed off and the young man smiled even more deeply as he looked at him.

“I think this will be enough of a gift for them. Don’t you think so?”

Our Pope please stop this